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Author Archives: Ismael Lele
Ismael Lele is the business reporter at The Oklahoma Eagle. He is a Report for America corps member. Ismael has been reporting since he was in high school, where he channeled his interest for writing into the school newspaper. While at the University of Oklahoma, he wrote for the OU Daily as a sports and city reporter and, finally, as a news editor. Ismael found his passion for community journalism while attending city council meetings in Norman. He went on to spend a summer in Phoenix, Arizona as a Carnegie Knight News 21 fellow and researched the state of American democracy. Before joining The Oklahoma Eagle, he interned at The Tulsa World. Now, his reporting highlights Tulsa’s Black community and the north Tulsa area.
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Tulsa City Council rejects conflict of interest claims, authorizes sale of former Rudisill Library
The economic arm of the Black Wall Street Chamber of Commerce intends to use the building as an entrepreneurial hub.
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After months of preparation, Black Wall Street Chamber unveils new strategic plan
As part of its relaunch, the Black Wall Street Chamber of Commerce plans to focus on historical preservation, community wellbeing and economic development.
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‘If they could see me now:’ Almead Hill Stutts celebrates 33 years of north Tulsa barbecue
From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m all dinners and pounds chicken, baby back ribs, bologna, links and slabs will be $15 tax included, except for its beef brisket.
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50 more Tulsans moved into housing as mayor cheers progress on $10M homelessness plan
Since launching in November, Safe Move Tulsa has rehoused 118 people. The goal? Reaching a total of 300 in the next four months.
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Tulsa councilor Vanessa Hall-Harper to recuse herself from Rudisill library sale
Hall-Harper is the registered agent for the economic arm of the Black Wall Street Chamber, which wants to purchase the former library for $1.4 million.
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A decade in, Kitchen 66 serves as catalyst for transforming Tulsa’s food scene
Created by the Lobeck Taylor Family Foundation in 2016, the program has helped aspiring food entrepreneurs turn their ideas into fully fleshed-out businesses.
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Oklahoma City Thunder foundation brings new technology to Tulsa Dream Center
The new “Wonder Room” gives north Tulsa students access to 3D printing and space to study, read and play.
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Stitt says he has no interest in running for Senate, touting accomplishments as governor
Gov. Kevin Stitt made a tour stop in Tulsa as he prepares to leave office next year. He’s worried his successor will “blow through” the savings he’s amassed.
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Tulsa unveils plans to open $16M low-barrier homeless shelter in December
Tulsa County’s former juvenile detention center will be renovated into The Harbor, a shelter that can sleep 180 people.
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Tulsa Golden Hurricane shine in first NIT appearance in a decade
The University of Tulsa is making a deep run into the tournament, advancing to the quarterfinals against Wichita State Tuesday.
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‘Just pray about it’: Black Tulsans move to break social stigma surrounding mental health
Black Americans have often turned to churches and faith leaders for mental health support. These Tulsans are encouraging their peers to consider other treatment options, too.