“We agree that something must be done about homelessness in Tulsa and OKC. But this is not the answer,” BeHeard posted Friday.
Category: The Oklahoma Eagle
Posted inCulture
How Tony Williams became Mr. Greenwood and his hopes for 918 Day
Carrying the title of Mr. Greenwood has been a source of pride and added responsibility for Tony Williams.
Posted inThe Oklahoma Eagle
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.
Posted inThe Oklahoma Eagle
Opportunity to thrive: North Tulsa’s Phoenix at 36N opens to first residents
The $210 million Envision Comanche community is the largest investment in public housing in Tulsa’s history.
Posted inFood
Four-day State of Black Food festival kicks off in Tulsa with chef showcase
The four-day State of Black Food Festival kicked off in Tulsa with a chef showcase featuring dishes like shrimp and grits, highlighting culinary innovation, storytelling and cultural reclamation.
Posted inGovernment
Tulsa’s Sustainability Task Force launching five-meeting series across city
The Aug. 28 meeting kicks off the process that will run through the end of September. Residents can also take an online survey.
Posted inThe Oklahoma Eagle
The Oklahoma Eagle, Tulsa Local News Initiative celebrate community partners ahead of fall launch
The Tulsa Local News Initiative and The Oklahoma Eagle hosted an event Aug. 26 to celebrate community partners ahead of the fall launch of their new Tulsa newsroom.
Posted inGovernment
Mayor Nichols pushes back as governor seeks to thwart agreement with Muscogee (Creek) Nation
Gov. Kevin Stitt wants to toss Tulsa’s agreement giving the nation jurisdiction over misdemeanors involving tribal citizens.
Posted inGovernment
Will restricting use of Tulsa medians improve safety? City council debates proposal
City councilors agreed on safety issues, but some worry citations would target panhandlers and vulnerable people.
Posted inHealth
Tulsa launches Office of Health and Wellbeing, names Jabraan Pasha leader
The new leader will coordinate with health care providers and community organizations.
Posted inSchools & Families
Tulsa Public Schools policy proposal could ban ‘discriminatory’ school mascots
Votes on a revised cell phone policy and tardiness definition are also on the board’s Monday meeting agenda.
Posted inArts
Tulsa native Caleb Gayle brings story of ‘Black Moses’ home to Oklahoma
The author says Edward McCabe’s pursuit of a Black state in Oklahoma mirrors “collisions” in Tulsa today.