Manna Air Delivery’s drones took to the Tulsa skies in August. Cherry Street businesses are still awaiting consistent orders as east Tulsans see potential.
Author Archives: Angelica Perez
Angelica Perez is the Eastside and La Semana reporter, where she focuses on Tulsa’s Latino communities in partnership with the bilingual newspaper La Semana del Sur. Angelica is featured weekly on Que Buena Tulsa, a local Spanish-language radio station. Angelica’s journalism career began when she joined the yearbook staff at her high school. Since then, Angelica has served as the editor-in-chief of the University of Texas at Arlington’s collegiate newspaper, The Shorthorn, and interned at The Dallas Morning News and NPR affiliate KERA. Before moving to Tulsa, she reported for the Houston Landing, spearheading the newspaper’s Spanish language taskforce.
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How have Spanish-speaking families learned about Tulsa Public Schools’ closure plan? Parents weigh in.
Twelve of the 17 campuses on the closure list are majority-Hispanic. TPS has offered interpretation at its community sessions, along with translations of printed resources.
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Loss of in-state tuition has undocumented Oklahoma students rethinking their American dreams
About 400 Oklahoma college students without legal status in the U.S. faced a decision to pay higher tuition costs or drop out. The impact has gone beyond the classroom.
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5 things to do in October for Tulsa’s Latino and Hispanic community
Plan your October with these free and low-cost activities, from a children’s book club and Halloween bash to celebrating Día de los Muertos.
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Community, culture and combat are at the forefront of a new gym in east Tulsa
Jose Loera is bringing his Combat Warriors gym to east Tulsa with the goal of creating a different kind of environment than he experienced on his road to becoming a pro fighter.
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Tulsa Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce CEO takes on biggest event yet
Since taking the reins in March, Maritza Leon Cartagena has seen membership surge. She’s also overhauled Festival Americas, which arrives in downtown Saturday.
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Tulsa’s new Latter-day Saints temple will bring ‘piece of heaven’ closer to 27K local church members
Southeast Tulsa will soon be home to Oklahoma’s second temple for members of the Mormon church. Church leaders want the sacred space to help build stronger families.
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Where can you celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in Tulsa? We’ve got some ideas.
With Hispanic Heritage Month kicking off Sept. 15, the Flyer has your guide on everything from festivals to dance performances and workshops.
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Traffic control, but make it art. Tulsa Global District amplifies local creatives and beautifies street corners.
The Beat Boxes Project brought Tulsa artists and musicians together to transform six traffic control boxes near 21st and Garnett. See where to find them.
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Therapy changed him. Now this east Tulsan helps his community confront and manage their mental health.
By day, Carlos Canizales works for the nonprofit El Centro helping migrants with administrative work. But on the side, his passion is helping people on their mental health journeys.
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Here are 4 things for Tulsa’s Latino and Hispanic community to check out in September
From a Hispanic Heritage Month celebration to free admission at the Tulsa Botanic Garden, here’s what you can find to do in September.
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Tulsa immigrants are looking for legal help. Police say scammers are taking advantage.
Tulsa police and officials share advice for immigrants: Watch out for notaries claiming they are lawyers or people saying they are acting on behalf of an attorney.