The restaurant has been an anchor of north Tulsa for decades. A promise of fresh seafood and nostalgia draws crowds of diners back each week.
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From the streets to seminary, Morning Star Baptist Church pastor traded happiness for joy
North Tulsa pastor Rodney Goss’ journey took him from a stint in prison to the pulpit. He found contentment through a life of service.
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Tulsa theater company wants Black women to feel seen in ‘for colored girls’
It’s been 50 years since Ntozake Shange wrote the poetry collection focused on sisterhood, pain and joy. Tulsa’s World Stage Theatre says it’s just as relevant today.
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Talk of Greenwood: Circle Cinema, Green Book experience and more
As February reaches its halfway point, a number of organizations around Tulsa are keeping the Black History Month celebrations coming.
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Shocked by attention, Islamic Society of Tulsa prepares for hundreds at open house
About a month after the Broken Arrow City Council rejected IST’s proposal for a mosque, they’re welcoming residents into their midtown mosque Feb. 15.
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Former NFL, Tulsa football player Tracy Scroggins dies at 56
A native of Checotah, Tracy Scroggins spent a decade playing for the Detroit Lions.
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Bumping bass, bucking bulls: A night at Tulsa’s Black rodeo
Present-day culture and history combined over the weekend as hundreds of Tulsans were treated to a Black rodeo performance.
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Commission chair criticized Tulsa’s handling of controversial art projects. Now she’s out of the job.
Mayor Monroe Nichols did not reappoint the Tulsa Arts Commission chair amid criticism of the city’s handling of downtown boulders and the Cry Baby Cry statue.
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Oklahoma’s Black rodeo culture takes center stage with February exhibit, live event
Circle Cinema is hosting an exhibition and film screening Thursday, two days before the Oklahoma Invitational Black Rodeo comes to town.
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Black Wall Street Heritage & History Festival returns for 13th year with celebration of Tulsa authors
The richness of words, heritage, history and personal stories frame Billie Parker’s annual event, set for Feb. 7.
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Tulsans explore, share Asian culture at Asia Fest
“It hasn’t always been the coolest thing to be Asian American. But I think that script has been flipped.”
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Here are 14 ways to celebrate Black History Month in Tulsa
Whether you’re looking for music and movies or a chance to test your knowledge, we’ve rounded up plenty of ways for you to celebrate Black History Month.