Only three of the nine students who desegregated Charles Page High School in 1964 are alive today. All were inducted into the Sandite Hall of Fame in April.
Author Archives: Gary Lee
Gary Lee is the executive editor for the Tulsa Flyer and The Oklahoma Eagle. Gary’s distinct career in journalism has made an impact globally. Prior to returning to Tulsa to help establish the partnership between the Tulsa Flyer and Oklahoma’s historic Black-owned newspaper, Gary worked at Time Magazine as a foreign correspondent based in Germany, reporting on central Europe. He served as the chief of The Washington Post’s Moscow bureau covering the Soviet Union, and later reported on national security, social issues and the environment in Washington, D.C. Now, Gary leads Tulsa’s first nonprofit, community-driven newsroom while helping sustain the legacy of The Oklahoma Eagle.
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On whirlwind Tulsa trip, Buttigieg draws hundreds to boost Democrat causes
The former transportation secretary and national Democratic Party leader earned enthusiasm from Tulsans as he visited Will Rogers High and Greenwood.
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Letter from the editor: Low voter turnout plagues north Tulsa
Only 3 out of 10 eligible voters in north Tulsa went to the polls in the last general election. Now, the city is gearing up for its April 7 election.
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Letter from the editor: Why we decided to explore Oklahoma’s mental health crisis
The latest issue of Snapshot digs into how funding cuts, immigration headlines, substance abuse and other issues are shaping the mental health of Tulsans and Oklahomans.
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Remembering Jesse Jackson, an ambassador of hope to Tulsa and beyond
Following the Feb. 17 death of the civil rights icon, many Tulsans remembered him as an inspiration from his numerous visits over the years.
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Letter from the executive editor: Tulsa at its best when it cares for neighbors in need
Freezing temperatures cause Tulsans to go into fortress mode. But extreme weather — and its impact on the vulnerable — also brings out the humanitarian spirit of the city.
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A letter from the executive editor: On MLK and Gen Z
There are few courses in Oklahoma that teach about Dr. King’s politics and the movement he led. It’s up to families now.
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‘She was our queen’: Tulsa community celebrates life and legacy of Mother Fletcher
Mother Viola Fletcher, who championed reparations for 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre survivors and their descendants, received a royal farewell.