‘We deserve it, too, to be here’: Meet students, educators making a difference in Tulsa’s Hispanic community

Tomás Rivera award recipients stand for photos on May 14, 2026, at the Central Library. The award recognizes high school seniors and community heroes who make a positive impact on the Hispanic/Latinx community.

At the Tomás Rivera Recognition of Excellence in Education Awards, students and educators reflected on how their identities have shaped them — and their futures.

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