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Inspiring Futures Through Pop Culture and Storytelling
As a recording artist, poet, historian, and public speaker, I use pop culture and captivating narratives to make history more engaging and informative. By delving into the rich legacy of the Historic Greenwood District, also known as "Black Wallstreet," I empower audiences to learn from the past and build better futures.
kode ransom's Story
The Journey of Kode Ransom: Greenwood’s Griot
Kode Ransom’s Approach: Rebuilding Through Resilience
Kode Ransom’s Approach: Rebuilding Through Resilience
Born and raised in North Tulsa, Kode Ransom was always a creative thinker. From a young age, he expressed his genius through music, poetry, basketball, and public speaking. Growing up in a single-parent home after the tragic loss of his unarmed father, who was killed by a police officer, Kode turned his grief and anger into a relentless q
Born and raised in North Tulsa, Kode Ransom was always a creative thinker. From a young age, he expressed his genius through music, poetry, basketball, and public speaking. Growing up in a single-parent home after the tragic loss of his unarmed father, who was killed by a police officer, Kode turned his grief and anger into a relentless quest for understanding the "why" of the world around him.
This insatiable curiosity, coupled with his deep connection to his community, led Kode to become Greenwood’s Griot—a modern-day storyteller and historian preserving and sharing the rich legacy of Black Wallstreet. Through his work, Kode empowers others by blending history, creativity, and activism, inspiring change and pushing for a brighter, more prosperous future.
Kode Ransom’s Approach: Rebuilding Through Resilience
Kode Ransom’s Approach: Rebuilding Through Resilience
Kode Ransom’s Approach: Rebuilding Through Resilience
Kode Ransom approaches Black history through the lens of resilience, focusing on how communities that have suffered tragedies can rebuild their heart and strength. His speeches, lectures, and tours are delivered with the warmth of family speaking to family, fostering connection and understanding. Central to Kode’s message are three key pr
Kode Ransom approaches Black history through the lens of resilience, focusing on how communities that have suffered tragedies can rebuild their heart and strength. His speeches, lectures, and tours are delivered with the warmth of family speaking to family, fostering connection and understanding. Central to Kode’s message are three key principles: "Build With," "Build For," and "Learn From," which guide the topics he covers, emphasizing collective growth and the power of community.
Services Offered by Kode Ransom
Kode Ransom’s Approach: Rebuilding Through Resilience
Services Offered by Kode Ransom
Services Offered by Kode Ransom
- Greenwood District Walking Tours
Step into history with Kode Ransom as he guides you through the historic Greenwood District, sharing powerful stories of Black Wallstreet’s rise, resilience, and legacy. - Black History Lectures & Speeches
Kode delivers impactful talks that dive deep into Black history, focusing
Services Offered by Kode Ransom
- Greenwood District Walking Tours
Step into history with Kode Ransom as he guides you through the historic Greenwood District, sharing powerful stories of Black Wallstreet’s rise, resilience, and legacy. - Black History Lectures & Speeches
Kode delivers impactful talks that dive deep into Black history, focusing on the triumphs and tragedies of communities. His approach, grounded in family and resilience, makes these speeches both educational and empowering. - Social Experiments & Team-Building Games
Through creative social experiments and interactive games, Kode fosters teamwork and facilitates mindset shifts, designed to strengthen bonds and inspire change within groups and organizations. - Artistic Presentations: Music, Poetry, and Acting
Kode combines his passion for the arts with storytelling, offering powerful presentations that blend music, poetry, and acting to convey history, emotion, and inspiration in a truly unique way.
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