A new release from Page Publishing examines Tulsa’s Greenwood District as a blueprint for wealth-building, resilience, and cooperative infrastructure—with lessons leaders can apply today.
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February 4, 2026
LaRachelle Samuel-Smith, PhD and William H. Turner, PhD have co-authored their new book, “Black to the Future: Lessons From Black Wall Street for Community and Economic Prosperity”: a thought-provoking look at how Black Wall Street rose to prosperity in post-Civil War era America, and the unique lessons from Tulsa’s Greenwood District that built wealth, resilience, and cooperative infrastructure—and how their blueprint can guide us now.
Author Dr. Smith, cofounder of Table SALT Group—a think tank and strategy firm focused on leadership, legacy, and impact for small businesses and communities—is an educator dedicated to researching entrepreneurship in underserved communities and the progress of historically Black universities in the Southern land-grant educational system.
Co-author Dr. Turner, author of the critically acclaimed memoir “Harlan Renaissance: Stories of Black Life in Appalachian Coal,” retired as distinguished professor of Appalachian studies and regional ambassador from Berea College. Dr. Turner is a prolific author and historian known for decades of scholarship on African American culture and resilience.
Together, they bring historical insight and modern strategy to leaders and entrepreneurs who want to turn equity into action.
“Black to the Future” is more than history. It’s a roadmap for educators, entrepreneurs, and small business advocates. By weaving together stories of Black Wall Street’s entrepreneurs with modern strategies, the book connects the past to urgent questions of the present:
- How can small businesses prepare for growth and investment?
- What does true economic independence look like?
- How do we preserve legacy while innovating for the future?
“This work reminds us that legacy is not something we inherit by chance—it’s something we build by choice,” says Dr. Smith. “Black Wall Street’s story is not just one of tragedy, but of vision, innovation, and community strength that still speaks powerfully to us today.”
Dr. Turner adds: “These lessons are not just historical—they’re actionable. They provide a guide for community leaders, entrepreneurs, and families who want to transform vision into sustainable impact.”
Published by Page Publishing, “Black to the Future” will resonate with readers from all backgrounds as they discover a part of Black American history often overlooked, yet vital to understanding the factors that can help today’s entrepreneurs and business owners.
AVAILABILITY / WHERE TO BUY
Readers can purchase “Black to the Future: Lessons From Black Wall Street for Community and Economic Prosperity” at bookstores everywhere, or online at the Apple iTunes Store, Amazon, Google Play, or Barnes & Noble.
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