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BLACK-OWNED BUSINESSES IN TULSA, A THREAD:
Silhouette Sneakers & Art
10 N. Greenwood Ave
Venita Cooper curates a thoughtful selection of sneakers, streetwear, and art that’s bold but balanced, catering to Tulsa’s sneakerhead subculture.
https://silhouettetulsa.com/
10 N. Greenwood Ave
Venita Cooper curates a thoughtful selection of sneakers, streetwear, and art that’s bold but balanced, catering to Tulsa’s sneakerhead subculture.
https://silhouettetulsa.com/
Evelyn's Soul Food
3014 N. 74th E. Ave
Wanda J, owner of Evelyn’s, got the name and inspiration from her mother Evelyn, who taught her how to cook from the soul. She also owns Wanda J’s Next Generation Restaurant in the Greenwood District.
http://www.evelynsoulfood.com/
3014 N. 74th E. Ave
Wanda J, owner of Evelyn’s, got the name and inspiration from her mother Evelyn, who taught her how to cook from the soul. She also owns Wanda J’s Next Generation Restaurant in the Greenwood District.
http://www.evelynsoulfood.com/
Wanda J's Next Generation
111 N. Greenwood Ave
A small space belies a big history in Wanda J’s, a ten-table restaurant located on Black Wall Street. Known for its soul food, it’s existed in some form or another since 1974 in various locations.
https://www.facebook.com/wandajsnextgenerationrestaurant/
111 N. Greenwood Ave
A small space belies a big history in Wanda J’s, a ten-table restaurant located on Black Wall Street. Known for its soul food, it’s existed in some form or another since 1974 in various locations.
https://www.facebook.com/wandajsnextgenerationrestaurant/
Black Wall Street Gallery
10 N. Greenwood Ave.
Black Wall Street Gallery opened in September 2018 in downtown Tulsa. The Gallery puts on art exhibitions, theatre pieces, and educational events aimed at creating dialogue between diverse Tulsans.
https://bwsgallery.com/
10 N. Greenwood Ave.
Black Wall Street Gallery opened in September 2018 in downtown Tulsa. The Gallery puts on art exhibitions, theatre pieces, and educational events aimed at creating dialogue between diverse Tulsans.
https://bwsgallery.com/
Fulton Street Books & Coffee
210 W. Latimer St
This bookstore and coffee shop focuses on the stories, narratives and experiences of people of color and marginalized communities.
https://www.fultonstreet918.com/
210 W. Latimer St
This bookstore and coffee shop focuses on the stories, narratives and experiences of people of color and marginalized communities.
https://www.fultonstreet918.com/
Waffle That
2115 Martin Luther King Blvd
A food-truck-to-brick-and-mortar success story, Waffle That's Roy Tillis saw a chicken and waffle-shaped void in the local market and filled it with a modern, more savory take on the classic dish.
https://www.facebook.com/wafflethat/
2115 Martin Luther King Blvd
A food-truck-to-brick-and-mortar success story, Waffle That's Roy Tillis saw a chicken and waffle-shaped void in the local market and filled it with a modern, more savory take on the classic dish.
https://www.facebook.com/wafflethat/
Juicemaker Lounge
3508 S. Sheridan Rd.
Purple bamboo surrounds the bar at Juicemaker Lounge, one of Tulsa's most consistent nightly purveyors of local music. Purple overhead lighting and crushed velvet curtains set the ambiance so you can get funky.
https://www.facebook.com/JUICEMAKERMUSIC
3508 S. Sheridan Rd.
Purple bamboo surrounds the bar at Juicemaker Lounge, one of Tulsa's most consistent nightly purveyors of local music. Purple overhead lighting and crushed velvet curtains set the ambiance so you can get funky.
https://www.facebook.com/JUICEMAKERMUSIC
Sweet Lisa's Cafe
782 E. Pine St
Sweet Lisa’s Cafe is a soul food restaurant serving tilapia, catfish, wings, chicken breast, and pork chops. Bring your sweet tooth, too: Sweet Lisa’s started out as a bakery and still offers a variety of sweet treats.
https://www.facebook.com/Sweet-Lisas-Cafe-714043995377313/
782 E. Pine St
Sweet Lisa’s Cafe is a soul food restaurant serving tilapia, catfish, wings, chicken breast, and pork chops. Bring your sweet tooth, too: Sweet Lisa’s started out as a bakery and still offers a variety of sweet treats.
https://www.facebook.com/Sweet-Lisas-Cafe-714043995377313/
Black Wall Street Liquid Lounge
10 N Greenwood Ave
BWSLL serves up all of the smooth vibes that the name entails. The menu includes tea, espresso, pour overs, and frappes. Find a seat and sip, or sit at the bar overlooking Greenwood Ave.
https://bwsll.com/
10 N Greenwood Ave
BWSLL serves up all of the smooth vibes that the name entails. The menu includes tea, espresso, pour overs, and frappes. Find a seat and sip, or sit at the bar overlooking Greenwood Ave.
https://bwsll.com/
Rubicon Restaurant
2248 N. Harvard Ave
Bring an empty stomach for this literal meat-and-potatoes eatery. Rubicon Restaurant specializes in potatoes, skinless and smoked. The brisket potato, Rubicon’s crown jewel, is the most popular item by far.
https://www.facebook.com/RubiconRestaurantLLC/
2248 N. Harvard Ave
Bring an empty stomach for this literal meat-and-potatoes eatery. Rubicon Restaurant specializes in potatoes, skinless and smoked. The brisket potato, Rubicon’s crown jewel, is the most popular item by far.
https://www.facebook.com/RubiconRestaurantLLC/
Elmer's BBQ
4130 S. Peoria Ave
Elmer's "Badwich" is as much a sampler platter as it is a sandwich: smoked rib, chopped beef, bologna, and hot links or smoked sausage, along with Texas Toast. The blues history on the walls makes it even more flavorful.
https://www.facebook.com/ElmersBBQTulsa/
4130 S. Peoria Ave
Elmer's "Badwich" is as much a sampler platter as it is a sandwich: smoked rib, chopped beef, bologna, and hot links or smoked sausage, along with Texas Toast. The blues history on the walls makes it even more flavorful.
https://www.facebook.com/ElmersBBQTulsa/
Greenwood Cultural Center
322 N. Greenwood Ave
@GCCenterTulsa is a landmark of black culture in Tulsa. The Center preserves African-American heritage and promotes positive images of the community by providing educational and cultural experiences.
https://greenwoodculturalcenter.com/
322 N. Greenwood Ave
@GCCenterTulsa is a landmark of black culture in Tulsa. The Center preserves African-American heritage and promotes positive images of the community by providing educational and cultural experiences.
https://greenwoodculturalcenter.com/
Oklahoma Style Bar-B-Q
2235 N. Harvard Ave
This no-nonsense barbeque joint won't leave you hungry. Chicken, ribs, brisket, loaded potatoes, and hot links are just some of the options. If you're feeling extra hungry, they sell meat by the pound as well.
https://www.facebook.com/OklahomaStyleBBQ
2235 N. Harvard Ave
This no-nonsense barbeque joint won't leave you hungry. Chicken, ribs, brisket, loaded potatoes, and hot links are just some of the options. If you're feeling extra hungry, they sell meat by the pound as well.
https://www.facebook.com/OklahomaStyleBBQ
Umberto's Pizzeria
3147 S. Harvard Ave
Umbertos makes dough fresh daily, and their hand-tossed, thin crust is crisp and savory. Their classic recipe evokes the perfect slice of pizza you would find in New York city. https://www.umbertostulsa.com/
3147 S. Harvard Ave
Umbertos makes dough fresh daily, and their hand-tossed, thin crust is crisp and savory. Their classic recipe evokes the perfect slice of pizza you would find in New York city. https://www.umbertostulsa.com/
Leon's Smoke Shack BBQ
601 S. Sheridan Rd
Owner Leon Thompson opened this hole-in-the-wall barbecue spot in east Tulsa after retiring from a long career with the Tulsa Court. You can't go wrong with any of their meats, but be sure to order Them Beans.
http://leonssmokeshack.com/
601 S. Sheridan Rd
Owner Leon Thompson opened this hole-in-the-wall barbecue spot in east Tulsa after retiring from a long career with the Tulsa Court. You can't go wrong with any of their meats, but be sure to order Them Beans.
http://leonssmokeshack.com/
Retro Bar & Grill
800 N. Peoria Ave
The Retro is a nightclub that hosts live music and comedy, and also serves lunch. You'll find plenty of fried-up soul food and daily specials: wings, fried vegetables and chicken sandwiches.
https://www.facebook.com/RETROGB30/
800 N. Peoria Ave
The Retro is a nightclub that hosts live music and comedy, and also serves lunch. You'll find plenty of fried-up soul food and daily specials: wings, fried vegetables and chicken sandwiches.
https://www.facebook.com/RETROGB30/
The Oklahoma Eagle
Through a print and digital reach, @oklahoma_eagle services 36 U.S. states and territories and abroad. They are the 10th oldest Black-owned publication in the United States still in circulation.
http://theoklahomaeagle.net
Through a print and digital reach, @oklahoma_eagle services 36 U.S. states and territories and abroad. They are the 10th oldest Black-owned publication in the United States still in circulation.
http://theoklahomaeagle.net
Who'd we miss? What are your favorite black-owned businesses in Tulsa?
