Nomination Instructions
Community members are invited to nominate elders who have demonstrated wisdom, integrity, service, cultural grounding, and a deep commitment to the well-being of Black Tulsans.
To submit a nomination, please email a nomination letter of no more than two pages. Your letter should include the nominee’s name, contact information if available, and a brief explanation of why you are nominating them.
Pre-Qualifying Questions*
Please answer the following questions in your nomination letter:
Does the person you are nominating live in Tulsa?
Is the person you are nominating a descendant of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre?
Is the person a resident of North Tulsa?
Is the person you are nominating at least 65 years old?
*The ideal candidate will have a positive response for all pre-qualifying questions. However, anyone who can respond positively to a limited number of the pre-qualifying questions is still encouraged to apply.
Core Characteristics of Elderhood
Please provide examples of how the nominee lives out the following characteristics:
Character and integrity: Demonstrated truthfulness, consistency, and community-centered conduct, not self-promotion.
Connection to Greenwood: Commitment to the Kirkpatrick Heights / Greenwood Master Plan, Black intergenerational thriving and sustainability, and the legacy of Black Wall Street.
Spiritual or cultural grounding: Rooted in values of the Black community, including spirituality, honoring elders, respect for community heritage, love and commitment to family, and community well-being.
Gentleness and non-violence: A gentle and non-violent approach to others.
Ability to teach: Ability to teach others and lead by example.
Respectable reputation: A good reputation and a spirit of hospitality.
Wisdom and knowledge: Someone others seek out for wisdom and advice.