Wednesday, May 7, 2014

Reconciliation Park

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The John Hope Franklin Reconciliation Park memorializes the 1921 Race Riot. It's a beautiful park that pays homage to the African American and Native American heritage that helped build Oklahoma. The Reconciliation Tower, located in the center of the park, tells the story of blacks in Oklahoma starting before statehood, and ending with Greenwood and the Race Riot. The tower recognizes prominent black men from Greenwood's past, and important black historical figures in Oklahoma's history.
I walked around the tower about six or seven times following the stories depicted all the way to the top. I also enjoyed walking the Healing Walkway. As I strolled along the maze like path I reflected on the city's history, and how we are thriving today.
Reconciliation Tower (center)  in The John Hope Franklin Reconciliation Park
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