The WSII Impact Portfolio: 2026 Program Guide

Economic Empowerment: Restoring the "Black Wall Street" Legacy

Our economic empowerment programs are designed to eliminate the wealth gap in North Tulsa by providing residents with the sophisticated financial tools once synonymous with the Greenwood District.

• Greenwood 2.0 Business Incubator: This program serves as a launchpad for North Tulsa startups, offering a 12-week intensive curriculum that covers entity formation, market analysis, and scalable business modeling.

• Strategic Wealth Mentorship Network: We connect emerging entrepreneurs with seasoned industry executives to facilitate high-level networking, access to venture capital, and sustainable business growth strategies.

• The Entrepreneurial Roadmap Series: A recurring workshop initiative focused on navigating the 21st-century global economy, emphasizing e-commerce, international trade, and digital service exports.

• Capital Access Advocacy: We work with financial institutions to bridge the gap between local small businesses and the funding required to revitalize the North Tulsa commercial corridor.

Educational Outreach: Financial Literacy & Technical Mastery

Education is the primary engine of community transformation. Our curriculum focuses on "Future-Proofing" the workforce of Tulsa North through specialized training modules.

• Financial Literacy & Asset Management: A comprehensive certification course teaching the fundamentals of credit restoration, debt-to-income management, and ethical investment in diversified asset classes.

• The Digital Empowerment Lab: Recognizing the "Digital Divide," this program provides hands-on training in high-demand technical skills, including data analytics, digital marketing, and remote-collaboration software.

• North Tulsa Leadership Academy: A premier leadership pipeline for young professionals, focusing on civic engagement, corporate governance, and community advocacy to prepare the next generation of Tulsa’s decision-makers.

• STEM for Greenwood: A youth-focused initiative introducing science, technology, engineering, and mathematics through the lens of community problem-solving and urban development.

Community Development: Heritage Preservation & Urban Resilience

We believe that physical and social revitalization must go hand-in-hand. Our development programs focus on creating a resilient environment where families and businesses can flourish.

• The Trail of Tears 2 (trailoftears2.com): This flagship historical project is a multimedia digital archive that documents the intersection of displacement, resilience, and the modern economic struggle for equity.

• Greenwood Legacy Preservation Initiative: We advocate for the protection and revitalization of historical landmarks in North Tulsa, ensuring that the story of "Black Wall Street" is integrated into the city’s future urban planning.

• Community Resilience Forums: Monthly town-hall-style sessions that address local infrastructure needs, community health resources, and safety initiatives to strengthen the social fabric of the neighborhood.

• Urban Economic Revitalization: A collaborative effort with local government and stakeholders to attract mission-aligned businesses to North Tulsa, creating local jobs and keeping wealth within the community.