Footage: Greenwood, 1924-28
Guiding Since 1966
ExploreBlack Wall Street history with a First-Generation Descendant
Go deeper into the history of Black Wall Street.
Whether you're looking for something meaningful to do in Tulsa or you've studied Greenwood for years, our descendant-led tours bring you closer to the people, businesses, families, and ideas that shaped Greenwood and North Tulsa.
Through family stories, rare photographs, oral histories, historic film, and firsthand knowledge, you'll learn how people built, rebuilt, created opportunities, and cared for their community across generations.
About Us
For 60 years, Princetta Rudd Newman has been sharing the history of Greenwood with visitors from around the world.
Black Wall Street Tours, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit guiding visitors through Tulsa's Greenwood District since 1966. Our tours are led by historian Princetta Rudd Newman, a first-generation descendant of Tulsa Race Massacre survivors.
Each presentation and guided tour brings together stories passed down to Princetta, rare photographs, oral histories, and her firsthand knowledge of Greenwood and North Tulsa.
Read our full storyWhat We Offer
Tours
Descendant-led tours and presentations sharing the history of Greenwood and North Tulsa.
Group Visits
Custom visits for schools, reunions, churches, conferences, and organizations.
Speaking & Presentations
Talks, panels, conversations, and educational programs with Princetta and the Black Wall Street Tours team.
Story Production
Historical research, archival materials, oral histories, and story guidance for films, books, exhibits, podcasts, and media projects.
Guest Reflections
“One of the best experiences that I've had, to learn about the history of the Greenwood District. The tour was great but also got a chance to speak with some of the locals in the community and gained even more knowledge.”
“An excellent guide. Very knowledgeable, astute and well versed. Highly recommend.”
“The sense of pride that exudes from the guides and business owners is overwhelming. To know the loss that was suffered here and to see that it was resurrected from ashes is amazing.”
“Simply amazing tour. Very informative and moving. I wanted to know more and she delivered more than I expected.”