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Support for Designating Black Wall Street Day

This resolution expresses support for designating June 1st as Black Wall Street Day. It commemorates the prosperous Black community in Tulsa and the tragic 1921 massacre that destroyed homes and businesses, highlighting the lasting consequences for residents.
Key points
Supports designating June 1st as Black Wall Street Day.
Commemorates the prosperous Black community in Tulsa known as Black Wall Street.
Acknowledges the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre and its devastating impact.
Highlights the destruction of homes, businesses, and loss of wealth for residents.
Notes that community redevelopment efforts were hindered.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HRES_454
Sponsor: Rep. Torres, Ritchie [D-NY-15]
Process start date: 2021-06-01
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Expressing support for the designation of the 1st day in June as "Black Wall Street Day".

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HRES_454.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-06-01.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Supports designating June 1st as Black Wall Street Day.
  • Commemorates the prosperous Black community in Tulsa known as Black Wall Street.
  • Acknowledges the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre and its devastating impact.
  • Highlights the destruction of homes, businesses, and loss of wealth for residents.
  • Notes that community redevelopment efforts were hindered.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Torres, Ritchie [D-NY-15].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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