The Oklahoma Historical Society (OHS) has released a new landing page on its website that offers numerous opportunities to learn more about the Black experience in Oklahoma. Visit www.okhistory.org/blackhistory to start exploring. “Drawing attention to the legacy of racism is not enough to make permanent change,” said Dr. Bob Blackburn, executive director of the OHS. […]
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Night of movement
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 […]
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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 […]
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Northeast housing
The third phase of development in the Page Woodson area is set to begin soon. Local developer Ron Bradshaw already created more than 200 affordable and market-rate apartment units through new construction and redevelopment at the former Page Woodson school building, 600 N. High Ave. The newest phase of development will usher in more rental […]
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Original print
Did you know that an Okie from Muskogee currently reigns as America’s premiere sly and comedic history writer? Or that a seminal novelist in neo-crime noir was born and bred in Anadarko up until his father fled his post as sheriff amid embezzlement charges? Such is the far-flung and colorful nature of an array of […]
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Ralph Ellison Foundation continues to promote literacy and important conversations
The foundation is entering its fourth year of existence.
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Jeanetta Calhoun Mish brings an appreciation of Oklahoma’s land and culture to her role as 2017-18 state poet laureate
Jeanetta Calhoun Mish brings an appreciation of Oklahoma’s land and culture to her role as 2017-18 state poet laureate.
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Local impact: Proposed federal budget cuts threaten to reduce or eliminate social services and humanities agencies
Oklahoma Humanities, AmeriCorps and Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma will most likely be affected if federal program budgets are cut.
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Deep Deuce continues building an identity while keeping an eye on its historic past
Special Legends Night events have helped restore some of the area’s live jazz history.
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“The challenge for us is how do we modernize that and make it relevant to the particular programming that we’re doing,” Owens said.
“The challenge for us is how do we modernize that and make it relevant to the particular programming that we’re doing,” Owens said.