The life of O.W. Gurley, a trailblazing Black entrepreneur, and his unwavering spirit that built Greenwood District into | dG1fNlliS3d5a25PZm8
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00:00That night we watched our dreams go up in flames.
00:05They burned our homes, our businesses, and our hopes.
00:09But they couldn't destroy our spirit.
00:12Mr. and Mrs. Gurley, the law is clear.
00:17Your store must comply with the new segregation law.
00:23Get out of our town, Gurley.
00:25This place isn't for your kind.
00:28Take your business and leave.
00:30You have 30 days to close or relocate to the designated area.
00:39Imagine a community built for us, by us.
00:43A place where our hard work benefits us and our families.
00:48Greenwood is not just a place.
00:50It's a symbol of our determination and our spirit.
00:54We are Black Wall Street.