{"id":68,"date":"2026-04-15T19:39:18","date_gmt":"2026-04-15T19:39:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globaloutsourcecenters.com\/black-towns-project\/about\/"},"modified":"2026-06-19T06:54:40","modified_gmt":"2026-06-19T06:54:40","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/globaloutsourcecenters.com\/black-towns-project\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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About Us \u2013 Oklahoma's Historic Black Towns<\/h1>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n
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Oklahoma is home to one of the most remarkable chapters in American history. Following the Civil War and during the late 1800s and early 1900s, African American settlers established more than 50 all-Black towns throughout what would become the State of Oklahoma. These communities were founded on the principles of self-determination, entrepreneurship, education, faith, and civic leadership.<\/p>

Today, only 13 historically Black towns remain incorporated<\/strong>, serving as living reminders of the vision, perseverance, and achievements of their founders. These communities continue to preserve a unique cultural heritage while working toward a strong and sustainable future.<\/p>

The Historic Black Towns of Oklahoma are:<\/p>

  • Boley<\/li>
  • Brooksville<\/li>
  • Clearview<\/li>
  • Grayson<\/li>
  • Langston<\/li>
  • Lima<\/li>
  • Redbird<\/li>
  • Rentiesville<\/li>
  • Summit<\/li>
  • Taft<\/li>
  • Tatums<\/li>
  • Tullahassee<\/li>
  • Vernon<\/li><\/ul>

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    Black Towns Of Oklahoma <\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    Preserving a Legacy. Celebrating a Future.<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    This website was created to support, promote, and connect these historic communities. Our mission is to provide a central resource where residents, visitors, researchers, educators, students, community leaders, and elected officials can learn about the rich history and ongoing contributions of Oklahoma’s Black Towns.<\/p>

    These towns were founded by pioneers who sought opportunities for land ownership, economic independence, political participation, and community self-governance. Their legacy helped shape Oklahoma’s identity and remains an important part of both state and national history.<\/p>

    Through this platform, we aim to:<\/p>

    • Preserve and share historical information<\/li>
    • Highlight local events, festivals, and community activities<\/li>
    • Support tourism and heritage travel<\/li>
    • Promote economic development opportunities<\/li>
    • Showcase local businesses and organizations<\/li>
    • Connect town leadership and residents<\/li>
    • Inspire future generations through education and storytelling<\/li><\/ul>

      The Historic Black Towns of Oklahoma represent resilience, determination, and hope. Their stories are not only part of Oklahoma’s past\u2014they are an important part of its future.<\/p>

      As we work together to preserve these communities, we invite visitors from across Oklahoma, the United States, and around the world to explore their history, experience their culture, and support their continued growth.<\/p>

      Honoring the Past. Empowering the Present. Building the Future.<\/strong><\/p>

      Our Vision<\/h3>

      To ensure that Oklahoma’s Historic Black Towns remain vibrant, connected, and recognized for their cultural, historical, educational, and economic contributions for generations to come.<\/p>

      Our Mission<\/h3>

      To preserve history, strengthen communities, support local leadership, promote tourism and economic development, and serve as a unified voice for Oklahoma’s remaining incorporated Historic Black Towns.<\/p>

      Together, these 13 communities continue a legacy that is uniquely Oklahoma and profoundly American.<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

      About Us \u2013 Oklahoma’s Historic Black Towns Oklahoma is home to one of the most remarkable chapters in American history. Following the Civil War and during the late 1800s and early 1900s, African American settlers established more than 50 all-Black towns throughout what would become the State of Oklahoma. These communities were founded on the […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":182,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"elementor_theme","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-68","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/globaloutsourcecenters.com\/black-towns-project\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/68","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/globaloutsourcecenters.com\/black-towns-project\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/globaloutsourcecenters.com\/black-towns-project\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/globaloutsourcecenters.com\/black-towns-project\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/globaloutsourcecenters.com\/black-towns-project\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=68"}],"version-history":[{"count":32,"href":"https:\/\/globaloutsourcecenters.com\/black-towns-project\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/68\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1188,"href":"https:\/\/globaloutsourcecenters.com\/black-towns-project\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/68\/revisions\/1188"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/globaloutsourcecenters.com\/black-towns-project\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/182"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/globaloutsourcecenters.com\/black-towns-project\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=68"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}