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Beyond Apology Commission adopts bylaws; Deep Greenwood Foundation seeks descendant certification and preservation steps ahead of June 1 events
Summary
On April 17 the Beyond Apology Commission voted to adopt bylaws and heard public comments from the Deep Greenwood Foundation about certifying descendants of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, preserving historic Greenwood buildings and documenting trees with National Geographic.
The Beyond Apology Commission voted to adopt its bylaws and heard multiple public comments about preserving Greenwood history and certifying descendants of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre at its April 17 meeting in Tulsa.
The commission moved to approve previously circulated bylaws after members said the document could be amended later to align with the mayor’s forthcoming announcement. A motion to adopt the bylaws was made, seconded and carried by voice vote. Earlier in the meeting the commission also approved the March 21 meeting minutes by voice vote.
Public comment and preservation proposals
Representatives of the Deep Greenwood Foundation described their work to identify and certify descendants and to preserve buildings tied to Greenwood’s history. Janetta Smith Williams, who identified…
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