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Buck Colbert Franklin (right side) was a lawyer, who had an office inside a building owned by O.W. Gurley, one of Greenwood’s founders. After the massacre, he was notably known for defending the survivors of the Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921 by providing legal services from a tent.

Hi I'm Blair! I was born and raised in Los Angeles, and I'm a wife and mother of two. Over the past several years, I've come across so many creators that bring such unique color, creativity and innovation to our communities. We talk constantly about the importance of supporting our small businesses, and I wanted to play an active role in that mission.