GREENWOOD Dist. – In a major nod to Tulsa’s burgeoning tech scene, the White House Office of the National Cyber Director (ONCD) will visit the city as part of a nationwide tour focusing on enhancing the U.S. cyber workforce.
This tour is a key component of the government’s Cyber Workforce and Development Strategy. Tulsa’s own Black Tech Street, an organization dedicated to rebirthing historic Black Wall Street as a world-class innovation hub, will host the event.
The ONCD’s visit on Thursday, June 20th, highlights Tulsa’s efforts in developing a robust ecosystem for cyber technology. ONCD Director Harry Coker, Jr., along with Black Tech Street founder and Executive Director Tyrance Billingsley II and Tulsa Mayor GT Bynum, will deliver remarks during a public event scheduled from 10:45 AM to 11:30 AM at the auditorium of Oklahoma State University-Tulsa in the Historic Greenwood.
Black Tech Street Founder Welcomes National Cyber Director to Greenwood
“We are thrilled to welcome the White House Office of the National Cyber Director to the historic Greenwood District, home to the original Black Wall Street. This visit is not just a momentous occasion for us but a profound recognition of Greenwood’s legacy and its ongoing resurgence as a hub of innovation and technology,” Black Tech Street founder and Executive Director Tyrance Billingsley II said.
“Hosting such a prestigious entity aligns with our mission to transform Greenwood into a modern tech powerhouse while honoring its profound historical significance. It underscores the importance of inclusivity in tech and cybersecurity, ensuring that the advancements in these fields benefit all communities. This collaboration with the National Cyber Director’s office and Director Coker is a step forward in bringing more opportunities and resources to Tulsa and the community. Hence, it’s a proud moment for us,” Billingsley II added.
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Under the direction of Coker, the ONCD has been touring the U.S. to bolster the cyber workforce by visiting cities that have taken significant steps towards building capacities in cyber skills and technologies. Tulsa’s selection as a stop on this tour underscores the city’s strategic initiatives in cyber and AI sectors, particularly through the work of Black Tech Street in revitalizing Greenwood as an innovative economic area.
This collaboration between a federal office and a Tulsa-based tech initiative reflects an ongoing commitment to not only enhance national security through a stronger workforce but also to invest in the technological revival of historical communities.