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Rather than depending on the government, some grassroots organizations and organizers have taken lead in rebuilding Tulsa and revitalizing the spirit of Black Wall Street. The revitalization of Greenwood is inevitable and happening now.
But since 2012, an ambitious young principal has helped the school achieve a remarkable shift in academic performance—without changing the kinds of students the school serves.
Tyra Banks and other black models proved that they're more than just fabulous figures and flawless faces -- they are chief executives of successful businesses. Before Banks were the originators, the breakthrough black models of the 1970s. These women sashayed right through the color barrier, and when the flashbulbs faded, they used their connections and experience to make the successful transition to business ownership.
Check out the full transcript of President Obama's Howard Commencement remarks at the University's 2016 Ceremony.
THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. What an extraordinary night, capping off an extraordinary week, capping off an extraordinary 100 years at the NAACP. (Applause.) So Chairman Bond, Brother ...
