Local hip-hop musician Jabee says he was booted from a local TV show on Monday after he was told “I could be in trouble if I have someone like you on the show.”
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Thunder players remain focused on Memphis as league reviews racist remarks
“We haven’t discussed it as a team, but everybody is pretty knowledgeable of the situation,” Russell Westbrook said following a Monday practice. Sterling, owner of the Clippers since 1981, was caught making racist remarks in an audio recording posted by TMZ and Deadspin. Sterling appears to disparage a female friend for posting photos of herself […]
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Mandating the Pledge of Allegiance
After posting this on my social media, it became painfully apparent that fellow Oklahomans had strong opinions regarding this topic. I realize that the Pledge of Allegiance is a true symbol of patriotism, and for good reason. Have we, however, considered the origins of our pledge and why it was originally introduced into our schooling […]
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LETTERS
Thank you, Rev. Meyers Thanks for your commentaries, Rev. Robin Meyers. I always read your views. — Mel Wright Oklahoma City Let’s be pioneers To the state of Oklahoma, the first Oklahomans were called pioneers. We pride ourselves as pioneers and leaders of industry in many areas and fields, mainly our natural resources. Right here, […]
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Brady bigot
Credit: Brad Gregg Wyatt Tate Brady was one of Tulsa’s major developers in the early 20th century. Citizens recognized his prominence, primarily because his name was (and still is … we’re getting there) on everything. Brady Heights neighborhood, Brady Street, Brady Theater and the entire Brady District bear his name as a symbol of prosperity, […]
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Kern: ‘I am not a racist’
Kern has come under fire in the past after making controversial comments about the gay community, and the latest comments came this week during legislative debate about a bill that will send a constitutional amendment eliminating state affirmative action programs to voters. She claimed much of what she said had been misconstrued and her words […]