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Kristi Williams, also known as Orisabiyi, is a community activist, historian, and advocate for racial justice and cultural preservation. A descendant of survivors of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre and Creek Freedmen, Kristi draws on her rich ancestral heritage to champion equity and historical accountability. She is the executive assistant to Pastor Keith R. Mayes Sr. of Historic Vernon AME Church and the founder of Black History Saturdays, a community-based program that combats the erasure of Black history in schools and empowers educators and learners. A National Geographic Explorer and recipient of the 2024 Wayfinder Award, Kristi’s leadership extends to her roles on the 1921 Tulsa Mass Graves Oversight Committee and the Black Wall Street Chamber of Commerce. Through storytelling, organizing, and education, Kristi aims to inspire healing, advocate for reparations, and leave a lasting legacy for future generations.