City councilors say the youth curfew has been effective. Some in downtown want policies that go beyond keeping teens at home.
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 cadets must journey through Greenwood’s history before policing its present
Each incoming class of Tulsa Police Department officers is required to tour Greenwood Rising. Here’s what they learn.
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2025 Tulsa State Fair attendance drops by 100,000 compared to last year
Amid price increases and weaker foot traffic, vendors say they felt the burn of lagging fair attendance as it dropped by 100,000.
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After Isla’s and Fulton Street’s closing, Greenwood business owners wonder what’s next
With both closures coming within a month of each other, there’s an uncertain future for business in the Historic Greenwood District.
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NYU-Tulsa hosts 11th annual Black Portraitures international conference
This year’s conference focused on Tulsa’s history, art and contemporary culture.
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Losing a place for community: Fulton Street Books & Coffee to close on Oct. 18
Tulsa’s only Black-owned bookstore plans to close in mid-October after five years in business.
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Mack’s Wings opens new location in south Tulsa
Mack’s Wings, a neighborhood staple in north Tulsa, opened its second location in south Tulsa this week.
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Tulsa Tech week launches with about 100 events to educate Tulsans
Tulsa Tech Week, the city’s inaugural tech showcase, kicks off Monday with nearly 100 events hosted by 90 different organizations.
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Tulsa mental health providers brace for budget cuts from state department of health
Several Tulsa mental health programs are preparing to lose thousands of dollars beginning Oct. 1 due to budget cuts.
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Downtown Tulsa Partnership launches coalition to improve community safety
Downtown Tulsa Partnership (DTP) is creating a community safety coalition aimed at enhancing safety and security in the downtown area.
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Tulsa foundation pauses new grant applications in response to Trump anti-DEI policies
The Tulsa-based Zarrow Family Foundation has paused accepting new grant applications in response to federal restrictions targeting diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
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Black Tech Street announces partnership with global AI company Nvidia
Black Tech Street announced a partnership with Nvidia to provide hardware for AI training, expand community access, and accelerate economic growth in Greenwood and beyond.