Question 1

What is the Black Wall Street Tournament and Holiday Toy Drive?

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This inaugural community event, hosted by Play Black Wall Street and community partners, combines a board game tournament that teaches the history of Tulsa’s Black Wall Street with a holiday toy drive to support families in South Los Angeles.

Question 2

When and where will the event take place?

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Saturday, December 6th, 2025, from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm at The SoLa Tech Center at The Beehive, 961 E 61st Street, Los Angeles, CA 90001.

Question 3

How is the tournament structured?

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The tournament has three 30-minute rounds:
Round 1 (2:00 pm): Standard Play
Round 2 (3:00 pm): Cooperative Play
Round 3 (4:00 pm): Bonus Venture Play
Players will accumulate points after each round, and champions will be crowned for both individuals and teams.

Question 4

What are the registration types and costs?

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Individual Registration: $20 or bring an unwrapped toy
Team Registration: $70 or bring an unwrapped toy per person (up to 5 people per team)

Question 5

What happens to the registration fees?

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All registration fees will cover event costs and purchase toys or books for donation. These donations will go to the SoLa Foundation to support the South LA Community Toy Drive.

Question 6

What prizes will be awarded?

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There will be a sponsored scholarship for the team competitors and gift card prizes for individual competitors.

Question 7

How does the toy drive work?

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Each participant must bring a new, unwrapped toy or pay the registration fee. All collected toys will be donated to The Beehive for distribution to South LA families during the 2025 holiday season.

Question 8

Will there be other activities besides the tournament?

Accepted Answer

Yes! The Black Out Games Corner, sponsored by Black Out Games, will feature Black-owned games like Hip Hop Charades, Brilliant or BS, Lyrically Correct, and Trap Wars. There will also be a Kids Corner with activities and games for youth under 13.

Question 9

Can I attend without playing in the Black Wall Street tournament?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Guests can support by donating toys, enjoying the Black Out Games Corner, and being part of the community celebration even if they don’t join the Black Wall Street tournament.

Question 10

Who is hosting this event?

Accepted Answer

This event is supported by Play Black Wall Street, The SoLa Foundation, Umoja Now, Black Out Games, BLK Future Fest, and the Institute of Melanated Innovation. More sponsors and partners are welcome to join.

Question 11

Where can I get Black Wall Street the Board Game to practice and prepare?

Accepted Answer

You can order a Black Wall Street game directly from Play Black Wall Street's website. You can also purchase a game on the day of the event. - https://www.playblackwallstreet.com/

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Holiday Toy Drive and Black Wall Street Tournament

Come join us at The Beehive for a fun-filled day of giving back and friendly competition! Our Holiday Toy Drive aims to spread joy to children in need during the holiday season. Bring a new, unwrapped toy to donate and make a child's day brighter.

Get ready to showcase your skills in the Black Wall Street Tournament. Compete against friends and fellow community members in a friendly tournament that celebrates talent and sportsmanship.

We encourage Divine 9 Organizations, Black Student Unions, Alumni Associations, Umoja Programs, Jack and Jill Chapters, and other groups to register as a team for a chance to win scholarship funds for their organization.

Gamers and Board Game Geeks are encouraged to join as individuals or band together as a team to compete.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to make a difference and catch a vibe at the same time.

See you there!

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