Podcasts about north tulsa

From St. Augustine, Florida, aboard the S/V Seeker, Mr. Doug Jackson joins me on the show to discuss the adventures that shaped his life from childhood through today. He chronicles his early travels across the southern border of the United States, to Columbia and West Africa, and all across the southwest region of his home country. He eventually landed in North Tulsa, Oklahoma well into an IT career when he had an idea to build a boat. For about 13 years in his front yard in Tulsa, a triple-masted 74' Chinese junk rigged sailboat, the S/V Seeker, "the boat the internet built," slowly came together. We touch a fair amount on his journey downriver and the ongoing project that has become a lifestyle. If you haven't already, check him out... - www.youtube.com/@UCj_XaV1ss-qdD-lPUtTEcXw - svseeker.com - facebook.com/groups/svseeker - etsy.com/shop/svseeker

Mr. Doug Jackson joins me on the show this week to discuss the ongoing project that took over his life many years ago. He is the owner and builder of the SV Seeker, a triple-masted Chinese junk rig sailboat, that came together over many years in his front yard in North Tulsa. In this short introduction to him and his project, among other things, he discusses the building process, the boat's specifications, and the help he's had along the way, including, not least of them, Captain Brandon Phillips who has appeared on the show a few times now and introduced us to make this happen. Check out his website and socials to follow the ongoing journey: - svseeker.com - facebook.com/groups/svseeker - etsy.com/shop/svseeker

Tulsa Mayor GT Bynum joins the KRMG Morning News with Dan Potter to discuss the Beyond Apology Commission. The purpose of the Commission is to reconcile, restore, and unite Tulsa in a goal of shared prosperity for all Tulsans by advancing and restoring economic mobility, prosperity, and intergenerational wealth for the 1921 Race Massacre survivors, their descendants, and residents of North Tulsa, particularly those in the historic Greenwood District and surrounding neighborhoods.

Unofficial Mayor of North Tulsa and Owner of the Outsiders House Museum, Danny Boy O'Connor, and Tulsa Day Center's Monica Martin join the KRMG Morning News with Dan Potter to talk about the second BIG SHOW OFF to benefit the Day Center.

 How can we inspire today's youth to believe in their potential? In this inspiring episode, James McLamb sits down with the passionate and vibrant Caroline INSPIRES Bennett, a dynamic speaker, artist, poet, consultant, educator, and founder of Caroline Inspires LLC, who shares her journey of becoming a beacon of hope for young people, especially Black youth.

Kenya Carter, the visionary founder of Shapes Clothing, explores her inspiring journey from North Tulsa to the heights of fashion design. Kenya shares how a childhood love for art and fashion evolved into a dynamic career through unexpected twists and bold decisions. From running a salon with her sister to discovering fashion through a serendipitous show in Las Vegas, Kenya's story is a testament to the power of taking risks and embracing new opportunities. We delve into Kenya's unique path, including her experience juggling family responsibilities while attending fashion school and how she leveraged her background in advertising and human relations to excel as an image consultant. Kenya's journey highlights the importance of using one's talents to uplift others and how diverse experiences can culminate in a fulfilling career. Kenya's reflects on the pivotal moments that shaped her career and the lessons she's learned along the way. Visit https://www.buildintulsa.com/programs/w-e-build and stay tuned for part 2! Follow @KenyaCarter or visit https://shapesclothing.com/ Tune in to learn more from Kenya and Kendra!

In this episode we talk to Shalynne Jackson, Oklahoma City's Chief Equity Officer, and Mikeale Campbell, Diversity & Inclusion Program Manager at Williams on the topic of Future of Work as it relates to inclusion. We talk about SHRM's decision to remove the word “equity” from DEI due to the anti-DEI movement. If and how companies should evolve DEI efforts. How executives can address the wrongful implication that DEI efforts mean giving preference to unqualified candidates and more.This episode is brought to you by VEST Her Ventures, a peer network and investment fund for women building the infrastructure needed to unlock women's labor participation, career potential, and lifetime earnings. Learn more at www.VESTHer.co.If you enjoy the episode please share it with a friend and don't forget to leave us a review.Guest BiosShalynne Jackson serves as the City of Oklahoma City's first Chief Equity Officer. Prior to joining the City of OKC, Shalynne supported strategic Inclusion and Diversity initiatives for multiple Fortune 500 companies. She has served on various boards and is currently the Membership Chair for the Oklahoma Human Resources State Council (OKHR); serves on Schnake Turnbo Franks' I&D Advisory Committee; and is on the board of ReMerge - a comprehensive diversion program. Shalynne is recognized as a 2024 Oklahoma Magazine 40 Under 40 honoree, and in 2023, Shalynne was recognized by 405 Business Magazine as a Notable DEI Leader and one of the Metro's most influential leaders. A graduate of The University of Oklahoma, Shalynne holds a Master of Human Relations degree. Additionally, she is a qualified administrator for the Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI), a cross-cultural assessment of intercultural competence. Most importantly, she is the proud mother of daughter Hollis, 6, and son Liam, 3.Mikeale Campbell is a proud product of North Tulsa. After graduating from Booker T Washington, he attended the University of Tulsa, majoring in Business and Chinese. Upon graduation, Mikeale moved to Dallas, Texas, to participate in a program called, Teach For America (TFA). Teach For America is a program that takes aspiring leaders and supports them as classroom teachers for a minimum of 2 years. After five years in Texas's classroom and campus support roles, he moved back to the Tulsa area to create and lead TFA Greater Tulsa's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs. During his 4 years with the organization Mikeale impacted the knowledge, skills, and mindsets of over 400 educators in the Tulsa area. Mikeale transitioned to the Williams Companies in November of 2020. Since then, he has immediately jumped in to support Williams in becoming a leader in the D&I space within our community. He is heavily involved in the Tulsa community, serving on several boards, including Tulsa Legacy Charter Schools, Pathways Adult Center, and Tulsa Regional Chamber's 2023 Inclusion Chair. Mikeale prides himself on being an active volunteer in the community, supporting many womxn lead organizations, STEM programs and all things Greenwood. Mikeale says he's lived a life rooted in a quote he lives by is, "Change If you enjoyed the episode share it with a friend and don't forget to leave us a review. If you are ready to take your career to the next level, apply to join our community of professional women, all eager to help you get there and stay there. Check out our VEST Membership and apply today! www.VESTHer.co

Hannibal Johnson, an author, attorney, law professor, curator of the history center Greenwood Rising and chairman of the Education Committee for the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre Centennial Commission, visits the HR Break Room® podcast to discuss how open conversation and diverse perspectives in the workplace can become vital parts of your culture. In his role on the Education Committee, Johnson supports its mission to educate Oklahomans and Americans about the Race Massacre and its impact on the state and nation, remember victims and survivors, and foster sustainable entrepreneurship and tourism within the Greenwood District and North Tulsa.

In our final episode in the juvenile delinquency series, we come back to North Tulsa's Greenwood and Black Wall Street district to learn about their secret sauce for preventing delinquency and how to properly raise children.Learn more about math educator and curriculum writer Pocahontas Greadington*Reference: "THEY CAME SEARCHING: How Blacks Sought the Promised Land in Tulsa" by Eddie Faye Gates (1997)*Photo by Ron Jones

Hosts Arielle Davis and Kolby Webster introduce this episode of Focus: Black Oklahoma, our second broadcast. This originally aired on KWGS in March of 2020. In our first story, we learn what Hunger Free Oklahoma is doing to keep children across the state fed amongst the many disruptions of the COVID 19 crisis. Executive Director Chris Bernard takes us through the connections from food insecurity to the school to prison pipeline, health outcomes, college and career readiness, and disease prevention. Find out more at mealsforkidsok.org & hungerfreeok.org.With the Tulsa Race Massacre Centennial Anniversary on the horizon, and Mayor G. T. Bynum's commitment to uncover the mass graves that resulted from the massacre. Many Tulsans are experiencing polarized responses for how the city can move forward in a way that honors descendants and Black Tulsans who live with the aftermath of a destroyed community. Crystal Patrick speaks with Rev. Robert Turner (who was at historic Vernon AME Church at the time the story aired) about the complexities. Allison Ikley-Freeman is running for re-election in Oklahoma State Senate District 37. District 37 includes parts of Jenks, Sand Springs, and Tulsa. Ikley-Freeman was first elected in 2017 during a special election. With deep roots in Tulsa, Ikley-Freeman's parents are McLain grads who still live in Sperry, Ikley-Freeman spent formative years in Turley. [As of the publication of this remastered podcast, Ikley-Freeman now goes by Taten Freeman]Richard Baxter, also known as Negro Spiritual 121, is a formerly justice involved paralegal and activist. who has recently embarked on a unique campaign to help North Tulsa residents. Continuing our international coverage of intimate partner violence, we explore simple solutions to combat the issue. Here is Kristi Eaton reporting from a Somalian region in Ethiopia. Could discussion over tea help prevent intimate partner violence in refugee settings? That's what two researchers, Dr. Vandana Sharma and Dr. Jennifer Scott, from Harvard University schools are trying to find out.Musically, there are two worlds in Tulsa. The Tulsa sound, Leon Russell, J. J. Cale, and Paul Benjamin. Then there's the soul, composed of rhythm and blues, a southern touch of spirit, of call and response, and harmonious ballads. Talent, like the Gap Band, Full Flava Kings, and Fay and Bobby Moffett all of whom represent some of the artists not given the same invitation to the Tulsa Sound table. Written Quincy considers this in the second installment of his series on performing artists in Tulsa, discrimination, and what he calls the Brown Code.Just Mercy, directed by Destin Daniel Creighton, is a film and number one bestselling true story of a man, Walter McMillan, portrayed by Jamie Foxx, who was wrongly convicted and incarcerated in 1980s Alabama. Through this story we find out about the Equal Justice Initiative, founded by the book's author Bryan Stevenson, played by Michael B Jordan. Other stand out performances include Herbert Richardson, portrayed in the film by Rob Morgan, and Oklahoma's own Tim Blake Nelson's performance of Ralph Myers. Focus Black Oklahoma film reviewer, Devin Williams, has our review. Focus: Black Oklahoma is produced in partnership by Public Radio Tulsa, the Tulsa Artist Fellowship, and Tri-City Collective and is broadcast from the studios of Public Radio Tulsa on the campus of the University of Tulsa. Our theme music is by Moffat Music. Our contributing music artist on this broadcast is Malachi Burgess (Mali Music, Mali Motives).Additional music is contributed by Two Piece. The executive producers of Focus: Black Oklahoma are Quraysh Ali Lansana and Scott Gregory. The Associate Producers are Bracken Klar and Ali Shaw. Focus: Black Oklahoma is produced in partnership with KOSU Radio, Tulsa Artist Fellowship, and Tri-City Collective. Additional support is provided by the...

Tulsa Mayor GT Bynum took a break from the show for the month of October but returns to the KRMG Morning News with Dan Potter to discuss his State of the City speech, the homeless issue, the age gap in North Tulsa, meeting with mayoral candidates, and mixed reaction to Monopoly: Tulsa Edition.

This is a podcast special episode that combines all three segments of our Blacks & Cannabis series. In the first episode of the series (originally aired on episode six in June 2021) Juddie Williams explores the inequities of Oklahoma's growing cannabis industry. In the second segment (originally aired on episode seven in July 2021) we hear the experiences of a North Tulsa based dispensary owner who opened his doors during the pandemic and the community activist who never wanted those doors opened. Juddie Williams fills us in. In the third and final segment (originally aired on episode nine in September 2021) Juddie Williams helps clear the air about working in the cannabis industries.Focus: Black Oklahoma is produced in partnership with KOSU Radio, Tulsa Artist Fellowship, and Tri-City Collective. Additional support is provided by the George Kaiser Family Foundation and the Commemoration Fund.Our theme music is by Moffett Music.Focus: Black Oklahoma's executive producers are Quraysh Ali Lansana and Bracken Klar. Our associate producers are Smriti Iyengar and Jesse Ulrich.

Samsung held its Galaxy Unpacked event last week and officially announced the Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Z Fold 5, the Galaxy Watch 6 and Watch 6 Classic, and the Galaxy Tab 9 series of Tablets.TikTok is getting into the music streaming service game it isn't necessarily coming for Apple Music, Spotify, or YouTube Music.Will the Hollywood actors' and writers' strikes supercharge the Creator Economy?And Black Tech Street and Microsoft are aiming to add 1000+ Cyber Professionals to the Greenwood, a.k.a. Black Wall Street, area of North Tulsa by 2030.Link to Show Notes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aaron Johnson, founder and owner of Oasis Fresh Market in North Tulsa, Oklahoma, tells his journey of opening a grocery store to provide a refuge, safe place, and shelter to a community that had been a food desert for fourteen years. On the second half of the episode, Stacy Mitchell explains the policy decisions that have led to an increasingly consolidated grocery sector and the steps to take to support locally-owned, community-centric grocery models. … Read More

This episode of Grow With Us features Ray'Chel Wilson, Founder/CEO of Raise the Bar Investments and Director of Development at KIPP Tulsa Public Charter School. Ray'Chel is an opportunity seeker looking for ways to grow communities and provide access to financial literacy to BIPOC/underrepresented folx in the city of Tulsa and beyond. In this episode, we discuss the founding of Raise the Bar Investments, working with students in North Tulsa at Kipp Tulsa Public Charter, and her experience in the NU program. If you are interested in looking at our open career opportunities, don't forget to check out our career website: https://talent.intulsa.com/Additionally, join our Talent Network for featured opportunities and tailored outreach from our Talent Partners at: https://jobs.intulsa.com/talent-network

Allow us to introduce you to Aaron "AJ" Johnson, a Mover and Shaker in Tulsa, OK. AJ is the Founder of Oasis Fresh Markets, the first full-service grocery store in North Tulsa's historically black-neighborhood in 14 years. Join us as we discuss the challenges faced in food deserts and hear AJ share his journey as a business leader and entrepreneur.

This podcast profiles a North Tulsa doctor who claimed to have developed a cure for AIDS in the 1990s.

This North Tulsa Peoria Connection Initiative was proposed and championed by NTEDi, as a way to help revitalization efforts along North Peoria Avenue from 56th Street North to Mohawk Blvd. This corridor connects other City investments, which includes the Peoria-Mohawk Business Park; 36th North Corridor Area Plan, and Envision Comanche project.

In this installment, Lydia Jeong met with leaders who are closing gaps in anti-racist education by encouraging Oklahomans to talk about issues relating to race and discrimination. Her story has more about Aware Tulsa and University of Oklahoma's Anti-Racist Rhetoric and Pedagogies seminar. Next up Anthony Cherry examines how most Oklahomans are unaware of the state's early migrants from the Asian American and Pacific Islander community. This often underrepresented community has long been a part of Oklahoma history. Here, he shares their story. In our third installment of Jamie Glisson's series exploring candidates running for political office across the state, she speaks with Congressional District 4 candidates incumbent Congressman Tom Cole and his opponent Mary Brannon. Tulsa arts organization, A Pocket Full of Hope makes big moves into a historic building so that youth can share the stage once graced by greats like Count Basie and Ray Charles. Jasmine Bivar-Tobie has details on how this organization continues to improve the lives of students in North Tulsa. Finally we have a story about father and son dynamics. They can be challenging, but when one adds girls and snakes those dynamics can be humbling- especially for fathers. G.K. Palmer tells us his story about a kung-fu snake. Focus: Black Oklahoma is produced in partnership with KOSU Radio, Tulsa Artist Fellowship, and Tri-City Collective. Additional support is provided by the George Kaiser Family Foundation and the Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Philanthropies. Our theme music is by Moffett Music. Focus: Black Oklahoma's executive producers are Quraysh Ali Lansana and Bracken Klar. Our producers are Nick Alexandrov and Vanessa Gaona. Our production interns Perla Mauricio, Torren Doss, and Smriti Iyengar.

Learning about a podcast that profiles a North Tulsa doctor who claimed to have developed a cure for AIDS in the 1990s.

Northern California Born and Bred comes our pal Nathan North. Singer/songwriter, World traveler, Scientist and horticulturist! This time we talked a little about his travels, his college experiences, the roots of his songwriting style and had a damn good time! Also, featuring his song Tulsa at the end. Don't MISS IT!

We start this episode with taxes! Tax code is complicated and the fiscal impact of the McGirt decision on the State tax collection is also complicated. Dawn Carter has the story on how tribal tax exemptions are impacting state funded programs. We continue discussing Native American Nations in our next story. Allison Herrera tells us about the traumatic experiences of Indian Boarding schools, painfully brought to light in a one of a kind event in Anadarko. The testimonies are putting former boarders firmly on the road to healing. Next we revisit local nurses and new data on the long-term effects of COVID, specifically on the health of Black people-- which is significant. A lack of mental health services and patient advocates are just some of the real concerns across North Tulsa and similar communities. Nick Alexandrov has the story. Juddie Williams has our next story: Freedom of speech is a constitutional right that still requires protection so that people can express their political views as fully as possible. Williams brings us a story about two organizations whose sole purpose is to protect our civil liberties. Listen in as queer farmers find community through an event called Queer Farmer Convergence. Catherine Wheeler shares just how important it is to be seen, heard, and challenged by your peers. It's hard not to recognize that Black people and their contributions have touched every part of Oklahoma and Claremore is no exception. From Olympians to sucessful business men, Claremore has a long history of Black excellence that is now being showcased in the Black History exhibit at the Claremore Museum of History. Carlos Moreno brings us the details. We end with an audio diary from musicians who recently performed at the Woody Guthrie Center. Crys Matthews and her wife Heather Mae graced the stage, singing songs from each of their prestigious careers, love songs they wrote for each other, and each debuting a new song for what the couple called a small but mighty audience. As the crew broke down the stage, Matthews took some time to speak about being on the road again playing music. She is a rising star in the folk music world, winning the Lincoln Center New Music competition in 2017, and recent awards at the Northeast Regional Folk Alliance, and the International Folk Music Awards. A preacher's kid from small town North Carolina, Matthews talked about the themes in her music of love, faith, civil rights, and social justice. Focus: Black Oklahoma is produced in partnership with KOSU Radio, Tulsa Artist Fellowship, and Tri-City Collective. Additional support is provided by the George Kaiser Family Foundation and the Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Philanthropies. Our theme music is by Moffett Music. Focus: Black Oklahoma's executive producers are Quraysh Ali Lansana and Bracken Klar. Our producers are Nick Alexandrov and Vanessa Gaona. Our production interns Perla Mauricio, Torren Doss, and Smriti Iyengar.

The program, aimed at assisting Type 2 diabetics and now beginning its second year, is set to expand both the number of people it serves and the number of clinics where it's available.

William Gomez talks to Aaron Johnson an entrepreneur, philanthropist and public speaker located in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He is the owner and operator of Oasis Fresh Markets, the first black-owned grocery store in North Tulsa in 14 years. He also founded The Oasis Projects non profit that works to empower local underserved communities. Together, William and AJ discuss navigating friendships, the importance of consistency and dealing with disappointment.

In this episode Doc and Ali sit down with the legendary Oilhouse hip-hop collective (1st Verse, Surron the 7th, Pade, Doc Free) about their song which is our newest single ‘North Tulsa Got Something To Say' Subscribe and leave us a review on Apple to support the podcast! To learn more about Fire In Little Africa: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | Spotify FireInLittleAfrica.com

This episode is a sit-down with my nephew/brother Orrick “Rico” Watkins about mentoring young men. The discussion follows his journey to coaching at Carver Middle School. Orrick shares his journey and why it is so special to him to be coaching and collaborating with young men in North Tulsa community where he grew up.

Tyrance Billingsley II grew up in Tulsa. He will admit, he was an average student, but had big dreams. His love of the Tulsa community kept him close to home; attending Tulsa Community College followed by Oklahoma State University in Tulsa. During that time, he continually thought about his core dream of helping the Black community in North Tulsa. It took years of him working on his idea, but his hard work paid-off when he launched “Black Tech Street," a name honoring Black Wall Street in Tulsa. This podcast visits with Tyrance about growing his idea into a full-scale business, why he chose to focus on the tech industry and another creative venture he is a part of. He is making a difference in our community and beyond! 

This episode is a sit-down with my sister about one of the two non-profits that Railyn asked her guests to donate to instead of giving her a gift. Sharmien Watkins, her mom and my sister, sits down with us and discuss why this nonprofit is so special to her and their family. “Aim High Academy combines Fitness and Faith to help build bright Futures in urban children and youth from the North Tulsa community.

Focus: Black Oklahoma has been selected to participate in the Advancing Democracy cohort with the Solutions Journalism Network, or SJN. Our series, In A Confused State, will follow Oklahoma advocacy groups navigating new restrictions on freedoms in four areas: reproductive rights, voting laws, teaching history and direct action/activism. Continuing this series, we begin with Jamie Glisson exploring the impacts of the recent redistricting laws that continue to disenfranchise Black and Brown citizens. Next, contributor Devin Williams brings us more history and numbers on those still affected by the Oklahoma Death Penalty and what advocates hope to see after the high profile commutation of Julius Jones. Carlos Moreno then shows us how the Buck Colbert Franklin Legal Clinic is keeping the spirit of the local trailblazer alive as North Tulsa welcomes the opening of the Clinic which is already connecting with the community in big ways. The First Americans Museum celebrated its grand opening in September. Juddie Williams took a walk through to learn what the museum hopes to accomplish in representing Indigenous communities and sharing their values. Sondra Slade talks about the holidays and how food, especially this time of year, brings us together. Finally we say goodbye and thanks to Bell Hooks, Eddie Faye Gates, and Greg Tate. Focus: Black Oklahoma is produced in partnership with KOSU Radio, Tulsa Artist Fellowship, and Tri-City Collective. Additional support is provided by the George Kaiser Family Foundation and the Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Philanthropies. Our theme music is by Moffett Music. Focus: Black Oklahoma's executive producers are Quraysh Ali Lansana and Bracken Klar. Our associate producers are Nick Alexandrov and Vanessa Gaona. Our production intern is Smriti Iyengar.

Pastor Tim talks about the amazing work they do at the Tulsa Dream Center. Tulsa looks good on you, and Tulsa also looks so good on Pastor Tim. I am so excited to speak with him today. He just gave us an amazing tour of his facility and talked about all of the great stuff he does for our community, so I wanted him to share with everyone who he is and what he does here: “It's so great to be here and be a part of this. I'm Pastor Tim, and I'm the executive director of the Tulsa Dream Center. The Tulsa Dream Center is really simple; we're about giving hope and changing lives. We do it through five things: food, clothing, medical, education and recreation, and character development. We're right out here on 46th and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, and our goal is to be able to serve our community all over the city, not just North Tulsa but all of Tulsa. I'd love to invite you to come out and be a part of it. We have Super Saturday every second and fourth Saturday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. We rally at 9:15 a.m. Come out and serve our community! Whether we're going out and doing adopt-a-block where we clean up in the neighborhood, making food boxes in the back, folding clothes, or whatever task we may have at the Tulsa Dream Center, we need your help.” It's been so fun getting to know Pastor Tim and this amazing organization. We talk to a lot of local nonprofits. I love our community that loves to give back. Pastor Tim helps not just our youth but also all the people in the community. He mentioned that they serve meals, and there's basketball, other sports, and so much engagement in classrooms. I feel his energy and love; what is the stuff that fires him up and gets him pumped every day? “Our goal is to be able to serve our community all over the city, not just North Tulsa but all of Tulsa.” “The people are what gets me going, but honestly, it's what we're able to do with our young people. With our after-school programs, we serve over 400 boys and girls every single day in three locations, whether it's here at the Dream Center or in our remote locations. We're also doing something new; when I was a kid, my baseball coach was an LAPD police officer, and he made a great impact on my life. We've started this new program called Badges where we bring our boys and girls and the police force together in a mentorship relationship. Kind of like Big Brother Big Sister but police edition—police Dream Center edition. So it's exciting to be able to facilitate the coming together of those two communities, especially when as those kids get older, historically there has been a wedge drawn between them and the police. So if we can bring them together by creating great relationships now, when they get older, that won't be able to be severed.” “We'd love for you to come on over to 200 West 46th Street N. You can also reach out to us on our website, TulsaDreamCenter.org. We're also on social media; follow us on Instagram. We always post videos on Instagram and Facebook, and you can see all of the different things going on at the Tulsa Dream Center.” We appreciate all they're doing for our community. Let me know if you have questions about the Tulsa Dream Center or anything else related to real estate. I'd love to hear from you.

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On this episode I chatted with Stephen and Whitney about their involvement in Greenwood Rising. Greenwood Rising is the legacy project of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre Centennial Commission. We talk about all the details in the building and how it remembers the victors and survivors.  “Greenwood Rising will educate Oklahomans and Americans about the Race Massacre and its impact on the state and Nation; remember its victims and survivors, and create an environment conducive to fostering sustainable entrepreneurship and heritage tourism within the Greenwood District specifically, and North Tulsa generally.”” — Senator Matthews Whitney Stauffer, partner, Selser Schaefer Architects Stephen Dinnen AIA, LEED AP, designer, Selser Schaefer Architects (lead designer for Greenwood Rising)  Selser Schaefer Architects: www.selserschaefer.com Selser Schaefer Architects is a leading firm founded in Tulsa, OK in 1993 with a philosophy of “people-first design.” Its 32+ employees focus on creating a thoughtful and immersive array of spaces, visual elements and project types specifically for the people and communities who experience them, interact with them, and connect with each other because of them. Clients include national brands like H-E-B Grocery Company and Chick-fil-A as well as local changemakers, including: Philbrook Museum, Oklahoma State University, Meals on Wheels Tulsa, The University of Tulsa, Tulsa Zoo Management, Inc., McNellie's Restaurant Group, George Kaiser Family Foundation, Chandler Hospitality Group and the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre Centennial Commission, among others. For more information, visit www.selserschaefer.com.   Huge shout out to our sponsors for their contained support.  The Oklahoma Hall of Fame. Telling Oklahoma's story through its people since 1927. For more information go to www.oklahomahof.com and www.instagram.com/oklahomahof   RCB Bank. Get rates as low as 1.79% APR on new, used and refinanced cars, boats, campers and ATVs. Visit www.RCBbank.com or come into any of our 40 locations across Oklahoma to learn more. Until August 31st. Rate and financing with approved credit. Restrictions Apply.   #thisisoklahoma  

On this episode, we take a deep dive into House Bill 1775, its authors, its opponents and its repercussions in classrooms across the state. We also speak with two Oklahoma City activists who met with a state legislator following the lawmaker's controversial remarks about the Black Lives Matter movement, and we visit Turley to better understand why it's a town, but it's also not. We examine homelessness and food insecurity in Lawton, and we celebrate a poet and professor who is now also a NAACP Image Award winner. In the second installment of our series "Blacks and Cannabis," we hear the experiences of a North Tulsa based dispensary owner who opened his doors during the pandemic and the community activist who never wanted those doors opened. All of this and more on Focus: Black Oklahoma.

Despite the 2001 Commission's recommendation for reparations in the form of direct payments, the City of Tulsa continues forward with several plans to revitalize the Greenwood and North Tulsa area instead. While the city plans for its 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre Centennial commemoration, controversy swirls around the current Centennial Commission — a commission member and U.S. Representative challenged the legitimacy of President Joseph Biden's 2020 victory, Oklahoma's governor was ousted from the commission after signing a bill limiting race education, and a lawsuit for reparations against the city forges ahead.

In the last 30 years, Tulsa has been forced to reckon with its racist past. Historians began studying the 1921 Race Massacre after decades of silence from both perpetrators and survivors. The Tulsa Race Riot Commission gave its final report in 2001, detailing the potential for mass graves, the city's role in the massacre and recommendations for restitution, including scholarships and reparations in the form of direct cash payments to survivors and descendants. Tulsa Mayor G.T. Bynum describes how his administration is tackling the stark inequality Black residents in North Tulsa face, but some community activists say it's not enough.

"Lost Childhood: The Visible and Invisible Weight of COVID on North Tulsa Youth" is the first in our three part series "Black Plague: COVID in North Tulsa." This episode focuses on how the pandemic has altered the lives of young people in north Tulsa. We look at food access, mental health, and free time, among other topics, and how young folks' experiences with these things have changed since COVID. The series was made in partnership with Solutions Journalism Network, Tulsa Artist Fellowship, and Tri-City Collective.

On this episode of AI: Decodes the System, Politician Kojo Asamoa-Caesar and Amber Ivey (AI) decode how Kojo ran for office during a pandemic in Oklahoma's 1st Congressional District and accomplished multiple firsts:First Black candidateFirst first-generation American candidateYoungest Congressional candidateFirst Ghanaian-American candidate in the countryMost votes of any Democratic candidate in the history of the districtThey also talk about how Kojo, a newer resident to Tulsa, Oklahoma, accomplished these firsts during a global pandemic by running a grassroots campaign that was not sanctioned by his party in a city with a deep racial history. The conversation also highlights Black Wall Street and the Tulsa race massacre that rocked the community almost 100 years ago and how Kojo used technology to bring attention to racial profiling and bridge the divide between communities. More about Kojo Kojo Asamoa-Caesar is the former Democratic Nominee for Congress in Oklahoma's 1st District. Kojo is a first-generation American, the son of a certified nursing assistant and a taxi driver who was drawn to the United States from Ghana by the call of the American Dream. In 2020, he became the first 1) black person, 2) first-generation American, and 3) person from North Tulsa. He is also the youngest Congressional nominee in Oklahoma's 1st District and the first Ghanaian-American in the country to be a candidate for Congress. As a politician, Kojo went against the establishment and ran his race through grassroots organizing. He also faced opposition that helped him create a space for tough conversations on race with some of Tulsa's most influential communities. He lives in Tulsa, Oklahoma, with his wife, Onikah, newborn baby girl Hadassah, and their two rescue dogs, Simba and Zazu.More of Kojo Asamoa-Caesar's bio is https://kojoforcongress.com/meet-kojo/.To learn more about the Tulsa race massacre visit https://www.tulsahistory.org/exhibit/1921-tulsa-race-massacre/.Social MediaKojo Asamoa-Caesar:  InstagramAI: Decodes the System: Website, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and TikTokHelp me become the #1 (number one) podcast and podcaster for technology, public policy, data, law, and culture. Subscribe, download, and share.If you want to support bridging the digital divide click here.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/aidecodes)

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Langston Hughes Academy for Arts and Technology is the only Community Charter School in North Tulsa. At LHA, classroom instruction is brought to life through our open classroom concept. Learning is reinforced as a result of teachers providing students with the opportunity to explore environments that will enhance their content-knowledge. We believe in challenging our Scholars at the highest level. Dial 646 716-5525. www.blogtalkradio.com/wfunk

Black Wall Street Chamber of Commerce Mission To create and build the quality of life and business opportunities for the African American and North Tulsa community through business education, African American cultural values, legislative advocacy, and economic development. Dial 646 716-5525 and press the 1 button to talk to BWCC. www.blogtalkradio.com/wfunk 

Langston Hughes Academy for Arts and Technology was founded in 2015 as the first charter high school in North Tulsa. We were founded to give parents in our community a choice and students the tools they need to successfully move to the next level. In 2015 we started with 9th grade students and each year we have added an additional grade. In 2019 we will proudly graduate our first Senior class! We are proud to be authorized and sponsored by Langston University. Dial 646 716-5525 and press the 1 button www.blogtalkradio.com/wfunk 

Since 2011, the number of chain dollar stores has grown from 20,000 to a staggering 30,000 locations nationwide, as these stores profit off of continued economic distress and insecurity across the country. In this same period, the number of full-service grocery stores supplying communities with healthier food options has been in decline. The city of Tulsa, Okla., is no stranger to this phenomenon. There are 50 dollar stores within the city limits, many concentrated on the city's north side, where residents are left with few if any other options to buy their groceries. Tulsa City Councilor Vanessa Hall-Harper In this episode, co-hosts Stacy Mitchell and Marie Donahue speak with Tulsa City Councilor Vanessa Hall-Harper. Earlier this year, Vanessa led a successful effort to convince the City Council to pass an ordinance restricting dollar stores from building new locations in the community of North Tulsa, a historically and predominantly African-American area of the city. The ordinance was part of community members' and Vanessa's efforts to address the lack of healthy food options in their neighborhood. Drawing some inspiration from ILSR's policy tools, Vanessa was able to amend the city's zoning code to stop the proliferation of chain dollar stores that have crowded out full-service grocery stores in North Tulsa. She overcame opposition from developers, chambers of commerce, and even some city agencies that were hesitant to exercise Tulsa's local authority in this unique way. Stacy, Marie, and Vanessa discuss the two-year journey to pass the ordinance. They cover both the challenges and successes Vanessa had along the way, concluding with a discussion of Vanessa's more recent efforts to bring a full-service grocery store to North Tulsa. Tune in to learn more about Tulsa's innovative example of building local power! If we continue to just accept Family Dollars and Dollar Generals, that's all we receive, then we're not going to get anything better. We have to make our voices heard, and we have to demand better. That was a lot, to a large degree, a part of this process in saying, no to this, and this is what we want. Interested in learning more about the rapid proliferation and impacts of dollar stores? Our team has released an in-depth feature “Dollar Stores Are Targeting Struggling Urban Neighborhoods and Small Towns. One Community Is Showing How to Fight Back.” We have also compiled a shorter 2-page fact sheet The Impact of Dollar Stores and How Communities Can Fight Back, with facts and strategies to take action. Sign up for our Hometown Advantage Bulletin newsletter to get updates and related resources straight to your inbox.   Related Resources Dollar Stores Are Targeting Struggling Urban Neighborhoods and Small Towns. One Community Is Showing How to Fight Back. — Featured Story on How Dollar Stores Impact Local Economies The Impact of Dollar Stores and How Communities Can Fight Back (2-Page Fact Sheet) Dollar Store Dispersal Restrictions ‘They was killing black people': In-Depth Feature of the Tulsa Race Massacre via The Washington Post 1921 Tulsa Race Riot History, Tulsa Historical Society & Museum Guide to Policy Tools that Expand Opportunity for Independent Businesses Formula Business Restrictions Want to Strengthen Independent Businesses? Use These Policies (Building Local Power Episode 51) Transcript   Stacy Mitchell: Hello, and welcome to Building Local Power. I'm Stacy Mitchell, of the Institute for Local Self-Reliance. Today, I'm joined at hosting this episode by my colleague, Marie Donahue. Hey, Marie. Marie Donahue: Hi, Stacy. Happy to be here. Stacy Mitchell: In the years since The Great Recession, many retail chains have been closing their stores, but one striking exception to this trend, are dollar stores. Since 2011, the number of dollar stores has grown from 20,000, to nearly 30,000. If you map the location of these stores, it quickly becomes clear that these chains have figured out how to prof...

Dr Marshall made several contributions to Booker T Washington Senior High School and The North Tulsa community. Dr Marshall founded and coordinated the historical Black College (HBCU) Tour;The Men of Power mentor program. He also worked with BTW cheerleaders and majorettes. Dial 646 716-5525 and press the 1 button to talk to Dr. Marshall.

R.I.S.E. empowers, educates, and unifies urban professionals as transformative change agents through community, business and leadership development. R.I.S.E. serves as the Professional Network and Economic Development facilitator of Coalescent Community Development Corporation, a non-profit organization established to improve the quality of life and remove systemic inequality for the residents of low- to moderate-income neighborhoods, specifically North Tulsa. "The Bobby Eaton Show" Dial 646 716-5525 and press the 1 button to talk to Brandon Oldham and R.I.S.E. www.blogtalkradio.com/wfunk

Unity and consisitency is one of the keys to most sucessful businesses. Were coming together to introduce various media groups. 20 Podcast on da Town,Blackwall St Times,Rollerson Broadcast Services,Oklahoma Eagle,Nick Thompson Graphics,The Juice Radio Show,Eaton Media Services,The Bobby Eaton Show with SyCeerae. Tune in and support these media outlets as they unite to better serve the North Tulsa community. Dial 646 716-5525 and press the 1 button. www.blogtalkradio.com/wfunk

Grandfather Leon Barre and family will be sharing their side of this senseless lost of Joshua Barre life. Was there something else the police could have done to prevent from shooting this mental health patient. Dial 646 716-5525 and press the 1 button to talk on the air. www.blogtalkradio.com/wfunk

Tulsa Living arts director Steve Liggett discuss the topic og examining change here in north Tulsa. Are thing better or worse. Don't miss this platform for us to talk about. Dial 646 716-5525 and press the 1 button.

Tulsa community leaders come together on the Bobby Eaton show to talk about the needs and concerns of North Tulsa. Join us as we discuss these issues. Just dial 646 716-5525 and press the 1 button to talk on the air. Set a reminder and share this post.

About Margaret Bendet What I most enjoy is telling my stories and helping other people tell theirs. One of my pivotal moments came at fourteen, sitting on a drainage pipe with my friend Terry Shurig beside the I-40 access road that runs through North Tulsa. It was Saturday afternoon, we were bored, and our solution was to ride our bikes to this spot so we could chain smoke. While creating the habit it would later take me years to drop, I glared at the flat, dusty, unrelieved Oklahoma landscape and made myself a promise: I don't care what else my life is, it's got to be interesting. And it has been. Over the years I've been a newspaper features editor, a Hindu nun, a suburban housewife, a Congressional press aide; I've hiked in the Himalayas and brought earthquake relief to villagers on the Deccan plateau; I've interviewed American rock stars, Indian holy men, Hawaiian kapunas, and I once committed myself to a state mental facility so I could write about what it was like to be a patient. Read more...