National Convention for Black Power
Tulsa Oklahoma
May 28th- May 30th 2021
You’re Invited.
Black organizations from all across the country are invited to attend and take part in this historic event taking place May 28th - May 30th. Numerous gun clubs, self defense units, reparation collectives, and political organizations will be in attendance. This joint action will highlight the centennial of the Black Wall Street Massacre of 1921.
3 Day Convention.
This is a three day convention taking place in the historic Greenwood District of Tulsa, OK that will include a panel discussion and 2nd Amendment Remembrance March on May 29th to pay honor to those who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of Black Wall Street. Book your room and coordinate your travel plans, this is going to be historic! See you all there!
Constitutional Carry.
Oklahoma is a “constitutional carry” state which allows you to LAWFULLY carry a firearm openly without a permit and you must be 21 years of age or older to do so.
Tulsa Hotel and Lodging Options
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Itinerary
Continue to monitor this page for more information as it will be updated regularly as information is subject to change.
All information will come from the Elmer Geronimo Pratt Gun Club, the Huey P. Newton Gun Club, RBG for Politicization and Self Defense, and the New Black Panther Party. These are the ONLY official outlets for this convention.
May 28th: Day 1
Location: Vernon A.M.E. Church
311 N Greenwood Ave Tulsa, OK 74120 United States
This location of the convention is the historic Vernon A.M.E. Church in Tulsa (Greenwood District) headed by the Honorable Rev. Robert Turner. Vernon AME is the last surviving Church remaining from the Black Wall Street Massacre.
Community -Led Events of Interest for the Public to Attend:
The official ribbon-cutting ceremony for the “Pathway to Hope” walking path in historic Greenwood.
Friday, May 28th, 2021
9:00 AM
Historic Greenwood, Tulsa, OK 74120
The official recognition of historically significant locations in historic Greenwood.
Friday, May 28th, 2021
9:20 AM
10 N Greenwood Ave, Tulsa, OK 74120
May 29th: Day 2
Location: Hyatt Regency Tulsa Downtown
2nd Floor 100 E Second St Tulsa, OK 74103
This is the location for Day 2 with powerful speakers discussing reparations, self defense, and how we move forward as a Black Nation to empower our people. Please make sure to RSVP so we can accommodate everyone with seating. Please be advised this location is Concealed Carry ONLY per the hotel policy.
May 30th: Day 3
Location: Standpipe Hill
N Detroit Ave & John Hope Franklin Blvd, Tulsa, OK 74106
Black Unity Black Power mass outdoor rally at Standpipe Hill will take place 2pm to 10 pm before officially closing out the Convention.
Community-Lead Events of Interest for the Public to Attend:
Nationally televised event to commemorate the centennial with key speakers, musicians, and special guests.
Monday, May 31st, 2021
6:00 PM
ONEOK Field 201 N Elgin Ave, Tulsa, OK 74120
A solemn ceremony commemorating the start of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre.
Monday, May 31st, 2021
10:30 PM
“A Century Walk” 1921- 2021: 100 Years Walk the Osage Trail rail line where members of the Greenwood community fled to safety from the race massacre 100 years ago.
Tuesday June 1st, 2021
10 AM- 9 PM
appx location of 620 E Archer St, Tulsa OK, 74120
Day 1: Vernon A.M.E. Church
*Doors open at 5:30 PM and Event starts at 6:00 PM*
6:00 PM:
Opening Remarks and Welcome Address
Joe Deere- Cherokee Nation
Tribal Councilor of District 13 - Greater Tulsa Area Indian Affairs Commission
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
6:10 PM:
L. Joi McCondichie
Co-Founder of Keep Hope Alive
/Co-Organizer of “A Century Walk” 100 Years Project in Tulsa
As a descendant of one of the survivors of the Greenwood District Massacre, Miss Joi will share with us her family’s history of what happened in Tulsa, as experienced by her grandmother, Eldoris and the impact that this injustice has had on their family 100 years later.
6:30 PM: Terry Baccus
Tulsa Native/Resident, Local Historian
O.B. Mann, Peg Leg Taylor, and the Defenders of Greenwood. How armed, black men saved thousands of Black lives.
7:00 PM: Michael Brown
Houston Activist/Organizer- TCSRC
As one of the driving forces behind the #FixHR40 Campaign, Micheal with the Texas Chattel Slavery Reparations Commission will be discussing House Resolution Bill 40- current reparations legislation working its way through Congress, why it is flawed and his organizations’ roles in shaping #HR40 into the piece of legislation that will truly serve the best interest of Black Americans.
Day 2: Hyatt Regency Tulsa Downtown
*Doors open at 9:30 AM and Event starts at 10:00 AM*
Concealed Carry ONLY at this Location
Lady of Ceremonies
Nikki Givens
Associate Professor of Political Science
Tulsa Community College
As an American Political Science & Public Administration Major from Howard University with experience working on Capitol Hill, Nikki will be leading us through this event with keen political insight and a warm, infectious enthusiasm as she introduces the events’ keynote speakers.
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
10:00 AM: Marlon J. Watson
Freedmen Descendants of Chicago (FDOC)- President
Reparations for Black Americans in the 21st Century: A focus on how to repair the Black American community in 2021 and beyond.
10:30 AM: Hawk Newsome
Chairman of Black Lives Matter - Greater New York
Hawk will be discussing his groups’ efforts to reverse the effects of discriminatory policies that have long targeted and disproportionately affected Black people in his community and across the nation.
11:00 AM:
Dr. Malik Zulu Shabazz, Esq.
Attorney General, NBPP-BLFJ
The 2nd Amendment and the Future of the Black Liberation Movement
Book Signing Opportunity
Dr. Shabazz will be on-hand throughout the event for a book signing for his new book on extraordinary and revolutionary New Black Panther Party Leader Dr. Khallid Abdul Muhammad.
11:30 AM- 1:00 PM: INTERMISSION
Please feel free to browse the section below and show support for Black-owned businesses in the Tulsa area by patronizing these restaurants during the intermission period.
Black Owned Restaurants to Patronize in Tulsa:
Wanda J's Next Generation 111 N. Greenwood Ave
918-861 4142
Mack's Wings 728 E. Pine
918-551-7626
Oklahoma Style BBQ 2235 N. Harvard Avenue
918-835-7077
Rubicon (loaded baked potatoes) 2248 N. Harvard Avenue
918-398-0306
Sisserou's 107 N. Boulder Avenue
918-576-6800
Cajunboil Catering (Food Truck) 205 E Pine St
918-230-2541
Sweet Lisa's Cafe 1717 N. Peoria Avenue 918-561-6099
Black Wall Street Liquid Lounge 10N Greenwood Ave Suite 101 https://www.bswll.com
The Burger 405 46th St N
918-428-2008
The Seafood Queen 14 N Utica Ave
918-863-8033
TnT Wangs (Food Truck) Often parked at 409 N. Main St
918-955-1739
*Doors Reopen at 12:30 PM and event continues at 1:00 PM*
1:00 PM:
Babu Omowale
National Chairman, Huey P. Newton Gun Club
Defense of the Black Nation and Self Defense Units
1:30 PM:
Dewayne Haggard
Chairman of the National Mahili Party
Mr. Haggard will be discussing the concept of Safe Cities with a focus on the Future Policing of Our People.
2:00 PM:
Open Panel Discussion
2:45 PM:
Closing Remarks
3:00 PM
Formation
3:30 PM
Weapons Check
3:45 PM
Safety Briefing
4:00 PM
2nd Amendment Tulsa Remembrance Walk
Downtown historic Greenwood Avenue and through the neighborhood known as Black Wall Street.