A Night with Ralph Ellison 6-9 p.m. Feb. 29 Oklahoma Historical Society 800 Nazih Zuhdi Drive ralphellisonfoundation.org $85-$10,000 Michael Owens created Ralph Ellison Foundation in 2014 after finding out there was no organization dedicated to Oklahoma Native Ellison’s legacy. Now, the foundation is preparing for its seventh annual gala celebration and fundraiser. A Night with […]
Michael Owens
Posted inNews
Tribute hotel
The Ellison Hotel, set to open in 2021, will stand in The Triangle at Classen Curve and work in partnership with Ralph Ellison Foundation. It will mark Marriott International’s first foray into Oklahoma under its Tribute Portfolio brand, which focuses on independent boutique hotels “rooted in their local community.” The 75,000 square-foot hotel will house […]
Posted inArts & Culture
Ralph Ellison Foundation continues to promote literacy and important conversations
The foundation is entering its fourth year of existence.
Posted inArts & Culture
A conversation invites the community to explore the powerful message behind Kehinde Wiley: A New Republic.
A conversation invites the community to explore the powerful message behind Kehinde Wiley: A New Republic.
Posted inNews
OU’s College of Architecture, the OU Humanities Forum, the African and African American Studies program and the Women’s and Gender Studies program supported the project.
OU’s College of Architecture, the OU Humanities Forum, the African and African American Studies program and the Women’s and Gender Studies program supported the project.
Posted inArts & Culture
Annual fundraiser event honors Ralph Ellison’s many talents
A Night with Ralph Ellison is 6-9 p.m. Feb. 25 at Oklahoma History Center, 800 Nazih Zuhdi Drive.
Posted inNews
Commentary: What rivalry?
Without uniting these cities on important issues, we might lose our ability to put our state on the map in a positive light.
Posted inNews
Commentary: Eliminating racism in Oklahoma
Two recent out-of-state visitors remarked to me that Oklahoma is a friendly state. They were incredulous that they heard no horns blaring in downtown traffic and motorists respected their turn signals and allowed them to easily change lanes. Oklahomans do pride themselves on hospitality, but the news about the University of Oklahoma fraternity’s racist song […]