The Phi Beta Zeta chapter of the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority is inviting the community to its annual awards luncheon at the 36th Street North Event Center on March 7 at 11 a.m.
The lunch will recognize community leaders who “have demonstrated the power of S.H.E. (Social, Health, and Economic Justice).”
Honorees are Anita Williams, owner of A&M Healthcare Clinic LLC; Wendy Williams, executive director of the Health and Safety Education Training Center and president of the Eastern Oklahoma Black Nurses Association; and Mayor Monroe Nichols.
Anita Williams, a graduate of McLain High School, received a bachelor’s degree in nursing from Langston University and has a master’s degree in science from the University of Oklahoma.
As the founder and CEO of A&M Healthcare Clinic, she is committed to providing high-quality, affordable healthcare and has worked in the north Tulsa community for more than a decade.
Wendy Williams, a distinguished health care professional and educator, hails from Chicago. She holds two master’s degrees from the University of Oklahoma in public health and nursing education.
Throughout her career, she has held diverse roles across prominent institutions, including the Tulsa Health Department, Tulsa Public Schools and the Tulsa Technology Center, where she was honored as teacher of the year in 2009.
Her Health and Safety Education Training Center, oversees health care training programs for certified nurse and medication aides, practical nursing and other health-related courses, supporting students throughout Tulsa and neighboring communities.
She also serves as executive director of the Miss Weary Foundation, a non-profit she started in 2017.
Nichols, the 41st mayor of Tulsa, is the first Black person to serve in the position. His tenure reflects a continued commitment to public service, community advancement, and equitable growth for all city residents.
He earned a bachelor’s degree from The University of Tulsa and a master’s degree from the University of Oklahoma.
His priorities as mayor have included ending homelessness, improving education, and enhancing public safety.
A special presentation will be made by Sen. Regina Goodwin with a musical performance by Ckai Dawson.
NABJ-Tulsa hosts ‘Off the Record’ panel
The National Association of Black Journalists – Tulsa chapter is hosting “Off the Record – Black Women in Media Tea Party” on March 8 at 473 Bar and Backyard from 2 – 5 p.m.
Local media personalities will discuss leading topics in communications and take questions from the audience.
Participants include KTUL reporter Jaiya Brown; Mia Fleming, founder of Mia Fleming Media and Creative; Vanisha Franklin, a content creator and digital storyteller; Belle Laskey, radio producer, social media manager, and voiceover artist with 105.3FM KJAMZ; and Brooke Luelf, a radio personality.
Paris Rain, a fill-in anchor with FOX23, will serve as moderator.
100 Black Men of Tulsa Announces Scholarships
The 100 Black Men of Tulsa has announced its scholarship applications are now open. The “Pursue Your Dream Scholarship” is a $5,000 award for high school graduating students and 10 will be awarded.
For applications, contact abrinkely1@att.net. It’s open to all graduating seniors and the deadline is March 20. It’ll require a 500 word or fewer essay and AI-generated submission will not be accepted.
Applicants must also submit a non-relative character reference and a transcript. Finalists may be required to schedule a formal interview with the 100 BMOT scholarship committee.
The award recipients will be introduced at the 32nd Annual Awards and Scholarship Gala at the Osage Nation Casino Hotel on April 17.
The guest speaker will be Emmit McHenry, the founder/CEO of Netcom Solutions International and the co-founder/CEO of Archura LLC. The mistress of ceremonies will be Lori Fulbright, news anchor on KOTV News on 6.
Editor’s note: Jerry Goodwin is the son of Eagle board member Jim Goodwin, owner of The Eagle.
