As discussed in class, racial bigotry and institutionalized racial bias that provided an avenue for horrific violence against Blacks to go unpunished facilitated the “exodus” of many from their homes. Many of these people migrated west to build a new life with other like-minded individuals. Black Wall Street was such a place.

View the accompanying videos and take a few moments to consider if such a western migration was worth the travel. Please comment on topics such as: What were the pitfalls of such a movement? What were the successes of the creation of all-Black towns? Do you consider “Black Wall Street” a success? What does its destruction mean?