JJ Conway brings Juneteenth wealth summit back to Tulsa

Lt. Col. (Ret.) JJ Conway will host the 8th Annual Juneteenth Legacy Economic Summit June 17-19 in Tulsa’s Greenwood District, with a focus on Black business growth, financial literacy and generational wealth. The event ties Juneteenth observance to economic action and offers in-person and virtual access for attendees worldwide. Why it matters: - The summit is aimed at turning Juneteenth from a day of remembrance into a push for ownership, entrepreneurship and long-term financial security. - Hosting the event in Tulsa’s Greenwood District links today’s wealth-building efforts to the legacy of Black Wall Street. - The event is designed to reach entrepreneurs, families, students, investors and community leaders who want practical tools for economic advancement. What happened: - Lt. Col. (Ret.) JJ Conway is returning to Tulsa for the 8th Annual Juneteenth Legacy Economic Summit, set for June 17-19. - The summit will take place in Tulsa’s historic Greenwood District. - Conway leads the Juneteenth Legacy movement and founded the summit. - Registration remains open for in-person and virtual attendees. - More information is available at JuneteenthLegacy.com . The details: - The summit will feature national speakers and thought leaders in business, leadership and wealth-building. - Sessions will include entrepreneurship and business growth workshops. - The agenda includes financial literacy and investment education. - Organizers plan economic development and community empowerment discussions. - The event will offer networking opportunities with entrepreneurs, executives and changemakers. - Leadership development sessions are part of the program. - The summit will include strategies for generational wealth and financial independence. - Hybrid attendance options will allow participants worldwide to join virtually. - The summit welcomes entrepreneurs, professionals, educators, students, investors, nonprofit leaders and others interested in stronger financial futures. Between the lines: - Conway’s message frames economic empowerment as the next step after civil freedom. - Conway’s personal story is central to the summit’s pitch: she became one of the first Black physicists in the U.S. Air Force, faced discrimination, rose to senior roles and later rebuilt her finances after divorce, losing her home and taking on more than $845,000 in debt. - The Greenwood District choice is symbolic and strategic, using the history of Black Wall Street to reinforce the summit’s focus on practical wealth creation. - Conway’s view is that awareness alone is not enough; the event is built around action, strategy and implementation. What’s next: - Organizers will stream sessions for participants who cannot travel to Tulsa. - The summit will continue through June 19, with programming focused on wealth-building and community empowerment. - Conway will continue using the summit and her broader platform to promote financial literacy and legacy building. The bottom line: - The Juneteenth Legacy Economic Summit is positioning Juneteenth as both a commemoration and a call to build Black wealth, business ownership and intergenerational opportunity.