What does ESTABLISHMENT OF HISTORIC GREENWOOD DISTRICT--BLACK WALL STREET of Historic Greenwood District—Black Wall Street National Monument Establishment Act do?

This section establishes the Historic Greenwood District--Black Wall Street National Monument in Oklahoma as a unit of the National Park System. The monument's purpose is to preserve, protect, and interpret resources associated with the Historic Greenwood District, Black Wall Street, and the Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921. The monument will be officially established when the Secretary determines sufficient land or interests in land have been acquired. The Secretary will publish a notice in the Federal Register within 30 days of the establishment determination. The boundary of the monument is depicted on a Map available for public inspection. The Secretary can acquire land through donation, purchase from willing sellers, or exchange. The Secretary may enter into agreements with public or private entities to provide interpretive, educational, administrative, and technical services. The Secretary may enter into agreements to mark or interpret significant historic or cultural resources. The Act states that nothing within it affects the rights of private property owners.

What does ESTABLISHMENT OF HISTORIC GREENWOOD DISTRICT--BLACK WALL STREET of Historic Greenwood District—Black Wall Street National Monument Establishment Act do?

This bill establishes the Historic Greenwood District--Black Wall Street National Monument Advisory Commission. The Commission's duty is to advise the Secretary on the development and management of the National Monument, including visitor facilities. The Commission will consist of 11 members appointed by the Secretary. Seven members must be descendants of individuals who lived or worked in the Greenwood District in 1921. Three members should have experience in historic preservation. One member will be appointed based on recommendations from the Mayor of Tulsa. Members are appointed for 5-year terms. Commission members serve without compensation but are eligible for travel expenses. The Commission will terminate 10 years after the National Monument is established.

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Historic Greenwood District—Black Wall Street National Monument Establishment Act

Q: What does SHORT TITLE. of Historic Greenwood District—Black Wall Street National Monument Establishment Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Historic Greenwood District—Black Wall Street National Monument Establishment Act.

Q: What does DEFINITIONS. of Historic Greenwood District—Black Wall Street National Monument Establishment Act do?

This section defines key terms used within the Act. The 'Commission' refers to the Historic Greenwood District--Black Wall Street National Monument Advisory Commission established in section 5(a). The 'Map' is specifically identified as 'Greenwood Historic District--Black Wall Street National Monument, Proposed Boundary,' numbered 196/188,275, and dated August 2024. The 'National Monument' is defined as the Historic Greenwood District--Black Wall Street National Monument established in section 3(a). The 'Secretary' refers to the Secretary of the Interior.

Q: What does ADMINISTRATION. of Historic Greenwood District—Black Wall Street National Monument Establishment Act do?

The Secretary is responsible for administering the National Monument. Administration will follow this Act and general laws applicable to National Park System units. The Secretary must prepare a management plan for the National Monument within three years of receiving funds. The Secretary must consult with the Commission during the preparation of the management plan.

Last updated: 5/26/2025 · Introduced: 3/13/2025

Author: James Lankford (R-OK)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill establishes the Historic Greenwood District—Black Wall Street National Monument in Oklahoma as a unit of the National Park System, dedicated to preserving and interpreting the history of the area, including the Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921.
The bill creates a 11-member Advisory Commission to advise the Secretary of the Interior on the monument’s development and management, prioritizing descendants of Greenwood District residents and historic preservation experts.
The Secretary of the Interior is responsible for administering the monument, developing a management plan within three years, and may collaborate with other entities to provide services and interpret historic resources.

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