Boley, Oklahoma, founded in 1905, is one of the most historically significant Black towns in the United States and one of only thirteen still standing today. Established as a center of Black self-governance and commerce, Boley’s legacy continues through cultural traditions such as the Annual Boley Rodeo & Bar-B-Que Festival, the oldest continuously running Black rodeo in the country, even as the town faces challenges related to population decline and limited economic infrastructure. This session explores how architecture can serve as a tool for storytelling, economic support, and community continuity through the design of a mixed-use development in Boley. The project includes a hotel, restaurant, convenience store, gas station, and green civic space, conceived to meet contemporary needs while remaining grounded in local history, materiality, and vernacular expression. Using this work as a case study, the panel examines how culturally responsive design and placemaking strategies can reinforce identity, support tourism, and contribute to sustainable revitalization in historically Black towns. The discussion positions architecture not as an object, but as a framework for honoring legacy while designing responsibly for the future.