In the early 1900's, African Americans fleeing racial oppression in the Deep South and those wanting to live in a city with more resources migrated to Tulsa’s Greenwood district. Education also drew Black families to Greenwood. In 1913, Booker T. Washington High School opened, hiring Ellis Walker Woods as its principal, a beloved educator who would serve in that role for 35 years. Black Wall Street was the epitome of a self-sustaining community and strength. Black people supported each other, which allowed for easier access to resources, 

savings, housing, jobs, education,

and health. 

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After all that we have been through,

we need each other more than ever.

Healthy Pockets provides resources

and education for professional and

economical development. As we grow

ourselves individually, we influence the

entire community. The time is now.

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