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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 […]

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And justice for all

Russ Florence Credit: Mark Hancock “What OCCJ looks like in Oklahoma City might be different than what it looks like in Tulsa, or it might look similar. The central component is the mission, and that’s what we focus on,” said Russ Florence, OCCJ’s chairman-elect. The group has been operating independently in Tulsa since 2005. Prior […]

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Thankful for change

The things I give thanks for have not changed much over the past couple of decades, but I have added something very important this year: Last week’s City Council vote to include “sexual orientation” in Oklahoma City’s nondiscrimination policy. I am not now — and probably never will be — employed by Oklahoma City. So […]

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Thankful for change

The things I give thanks for have not changed much over the past couple of decades, but I have added something very important this year: Last week’s City Council vote to include “sexual orientation” in Oklahoma City’s nondiscrimination policy. I am not now — and probably never will be — employed by Oklahoma City. So […]

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Thankful for change

The things I give thanks for have not changed much over the past couple of decades, but I have added something very important this year: Last week’s City Council vote to include “sexual orientation” in Oklahoma City’s nondiscrimination policy. I am not now — and probably never will be — employed by Oklahoma City. So […]

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