A new TU project asks Native and white Tulsans to share their family’s connections to the massacre — especially those “omitted” across generations.
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Step Up to The Grill delivers fierce barbecue competition on Black Wall Street
The competition started with nine participants. At the 2026 edition on Labor Day Weekend, 21 grill masters will compete to take home the title of best barbecue.
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Greenwood Film Festival wants Black creators to see future for themselves in Oklahoma film industry
Films on fatherhood, faith and justice from independent filmmakers will take center stage at the Tulsa festival, which runs from Sept. 6-10.
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New photo exhibit is a ‘love letter’ to LGBTQ+ Tulsans who keep the city running
Liz Cousins has watched friends leave the city due to safety fears. In “Queer Tulsa,” she tells the stories of 20 who remain and continue to build the LGBTQ+ scene.
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Take 2 Café celebrates 10 years with new location and bigger space in downtown Tulsa
The café, which will soon open inside the Palace Building, employs formerly incarcerated women and offers housing, addiction treatment and therapy.
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After a year-long learning curve, Greenwood seeks to improve free Tulsa concert series in 2027
Historic Greenwood was one of 66 organizations nationwide awarded a three-year grant to put on free outdoor concerts. Officials say they’re still making progress.
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Staffing issues and instability lead Prism Cafe to take hiatus three years after opening
Prism Cafe has served customers from its location in The Heights since 2023. But owner Aimee Hunter says a shifting industry means it’s time to walk away — for now.
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AI is changing how Tulsa businesses advertise. Local designers aren’t giving up.
Tulsa businesses are increasingly turning to AI to create social media ads and more. Customers are noticing, as are the designers who are losing out on paid work.
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Seniors connect with friends new and old at Tulsa’s Cherokee Nation community center
Cherokee Nation opened its north Tulsa community center in February. Its elder nutrition program is feeding tribal citizens over the age of 50 and their spouses for free.
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Tulsa Public Schools cafeteria staff are training with master chefs as the district starts to move school meals back in house
Dozens of cafeteria managers learned fundamentals of flavor and cooking methods this week as TPS expects to move child nutrition back in house at the end of the year.
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There’s a new spot to get a steak and cocktail in midtown Tulsa. Palace Rooms is open.
Palace Rooms is the sister restaurant to Lollipops Woodfire & Grocery, which opened in May. The slightly more upscale space offers a wide alcohol selection, along with a menu of apps and entrees.
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No more mountainous nachos in the Arts District as Misfit Kitchen closes
After two years on North Main, the downtown restaurant will host its final service Aug. 2.