“I came from a generation when we put on shows in basements and didn’t think about paying the bands, but we always did if we had the money,” he said.
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Black Chamber of Commerce fosters long-term community and business growth
Black Chamber of Commerce Metro Oklahoma City helps local black entrepreneurs accomplish their goals.
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Minority artists discuss the importance of art and education
Miillie Mesh, Deanne Brodie-Mends, Jabee, Ebony Iman Dallas, Don Eisenberg and W. Jerome Stevenson discuss the culture of the metro’s arts scene.
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Metropolitan Library System branches are high-tech community learning hubs
“We talk about reading being at the heart of what we do, but learning is really at the heart of what we do,” Rogers said.
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Current Studio’s Utopia exhibit explores the concept of a perfect society
“Can utopia ultimately be achieved, or is utopia found in small moments within our everyday lives? Can utopia exist without dystopia?” she asked.
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UCO’s Interfaith Fair exposes students to new ideas
UCO’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion aims to introduce students to other religions and connect them to their peers with its Interfaith Fair.
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In Jackson Heights provides inside look at diverse community
Filmmaker Frederick Wiseman crafts a diverse portrait of cultural vibrance in a Queens neighborhood.
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Commentary: Teaching all students
Nationwide, minority enrollment (Latino, African-American and Asian combined) in public schools is expected to surpass white student enrollment, according to an Aug. 19 report from Education Week and data from the National Center for Education Statistics. This is largely due to Hispanic community growth and is a reality that mirrors what Oklahoma City Public Schools […]
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The Windsor District is on the rise
The Windsor District is experiencing a resurgence that heavily relies on diversity.
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Chicken-Fried News: Meh OKC
Oklahoma was ranked No. 9 for industry diversity, but we didn’t do so well in other categories.