Vanessa Hall-Harper has represented north Tulsa on city council for the past decade. She says she’s running again because there’s still more work to be done.
Author Archives: Shaunicy Muhammad
Shaunicy Muhammad is the northside reporter at The Oklahoma Eagle. She focuses on stories about the people, places and events that make north Tulsa an integral part of the community.
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Inside north Tulsa’s C’est Bon Kitchen, chef David Franklin honors his Louisiana roots
David Franklin spotted an opportunity to bring Creole and Cajun flavors to a part of Tulsa lacking sit-down restaurants. Nearly a year later, customers are flocking.
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Meet the challengers — so far — seeking to represent north Tulsa on City Council
Three candidates have announced their plans to challenge Vanessa Hall-Harper for her District 1 council seat. We asked them about their priorities for the district.
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‘We will carry your light’: Massacre victims, survivors remembered at soil collection ceremony
The ceremony, which concluded Black Wall Street Legacy Festival, gave Tulsans a chance to honor the people lost during the race massacre — and the efforts to rebuild.
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Why don’t Oklahomans vote? Advocates say there’s no single answer.
Oklahoma’s voter turnout is among the lowest in the country. The people trying to change that say apathy, policy obstacles and distrust are part of the problem.
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Amid Route 66 anniversary, historians say Black travelers found safety in Greenwood
Route 66 promised access to long-distance travel — and an escape from peril for many Black Americans. But historians say Black motorists needed the help of The Green Book to stay safe.
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How Dreamland Tulsa Foundation founder Steph Simon gives back to the community that raised him
When Steph Simon posted a callout to play kickball in 2017, he was simply feeling nostalgic. A decade later, the game is a community gathering that defies north Tulsa narratives.
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Tulsa civil rights activist Bobby Eaton Sr. dies at 90
Bobby Eaton Sr. was known for advocating for north Tulsa and was arrested in the 1960s protesting a whites-only cafe.
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Tulsa taps non-law enforcement leaders to address root causes of violence in north side
As violent crime trends down, city officials are focusing on hotspots in north Tulsa. Their plan? Increasing mentorship and mental health services.
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How Ariel Faulk turned motherhood into a support group for Black moms in Tulsa
Ariel Faulk created Black Moms of Tulsa as a safe space for new and experienced moms to build community and share resources.
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Here are 12 ways to spend your Mother’s Day weekend in Tulsa
Whether your mom is creative or loves to shop, we’ve rounded up 12 ways for you to celebrate her in and around Tulsa.
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$27M in basketball courts, renovations and pavilions coming to north Tulsa parks
The upgrades at Chamberlain and Berry include basketball courts, pavilions and a renovated community center named after longtime Tulsa advocate Jane Malone.