You can give today at http://www.1256movement.org, become a recurring donor, or introduce our work to someone who shares our vision. A popular way to give is with donor advised funds sent directly to 1256 Movement by check or into our Ameriprise account. Email info@1256movement.org for details.
Category Archives: Housing
A Message to 1256 Applicants in 2025
It keeps me awake some nights. Your house problems keep me awake. As founder of an organization with a purpose to improve home ownership for Black Tulsans, one of my biggest frustrations is not being able to say yes to every request for home restoration today. We have your applications and we haven’t forgotten you,Continue reading “A Message to 1256 Applicants in 2025”
10 WAYS YOUR SUPPORT IS HEALING TULSA IN 2022
In this article you will find ten ways your support of 1256 Movement is doing reparative justice in Tulsa, Oklahoma in 2022. Please share with your friends using social media links and donate today!
A “FREEWILL REPARATION” FOR DESCENDANTS OF 1921 TULSA MASSACRE
When LeRon West asked me for a few moments of my time, I never imagined he would be taking me on a personal tour of Greenwood history.
10 WAYS YOUR SUPPORT IS DOING REPARATIONS BY BUILDING HOMES IN 2021
1256 MOVEMENT cares about developing businesses, specifically Black owned businesses in Tulsa. This page is for the purpose of informing donors of 1256 Movement about ongoing business development and contractor education programming of 1256 Movement.
10 STEPS TO BECOMING A RESIDENTIAL CONTRACTOR IN TULSA, OKLAHOMA
1256 MOVEMENT cares about developing businesses, specifically Black owned businesses in Tulsa. This page is part of the ongoing business development and contractor education programming of 1256 Movement.
Build My Blessing!
In this 1256 Movement video you can hear homeowner Kamaria Clardy share her heart about how it feels to see her 70-year-old home restored to new life for her family. She says, “Thank you 1256 for helping me re-build my blessing. It’s what my family has known, my children have known, what I have known. I am so grateful to keep my blessing!”
How can a re-telling of the 1921 Race Massacre change how we act today?
White people like me have not told the story I’m about to tell. Instead, white people have largely buried Tulsa’s racial history, specifically of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. Enraged by rumors that a Black man raped a White woman in an elevator in downtown Tulsa, a White mob gathered at the Tulsa County Courthouse.Continue reading “How can a re-telling of the 1921 Race Massacre change how we act today?”
How can a black family be offered a reparation payment if buying an existing house or spec house from a builder?
The cost of the land or a cash payment of $10,000 can be credited back to the buyer at closing.
What are the funding sources for 1256 Movement to help a black individual or family acquire land and build a home?
Land Sourcing and Funding1256 is actively working with the city and private sources to acquire land by proxy for 1,256 black individuals or families seeking to build homes in Tulsa area. Funding for this land acquired from Tulsa Development Authority (TDA) or other public or private sources, such as bank loans and private donations. WeContinue reading “What are the funding sources for 1256 Movement to help a black individual or family acquire land and build a home?”
How does a black individual or family acquire land and build a home with 1256 Movement?
A person wishing to acquire land and build a home can make their wishes known to the leadership of 1256 in any form, from verbal to handwritten note, to our online application. 1256 will engage builders, realtors, developers, any city officials able to help fulfill the need of the individual or family seeking land andContinue reading “How does a black individual or family acquire land and build a home with 1256 Movement?”
Is there enough quality, affordable housing in Tulsa?
No, there is not enough quality, affordable housing in North Tulsa. The history of this problem is rooted in the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. “Tulsa needs 3,000 to 4,000 more affordable housing units, and that gap has a big impact.” Housing Policy Director Becky Gligo “One-third of Tulsans are actually paying more than one-third ofContinue reading “Is there enough quality, affordable housing in Tulsa?”
What is the rupture that led to the launch of 1256 Movement?
According to the Community Service Council Tulsa Equality Indicators, home ownership for Black Tulsans (32%) is roughly half of home ownership for white Tulsans (57.9%). This disproportionately low level of ownership by black individuals and family is due to historic, city-wide racism in housing. Learning the roots of this historic racism and inequity in NorthContinue reading “What is the rupture that led to the launch of 1256 Movement?”