As deputy mayor, Krystal Reyes has become a driving force for Latino representation in the city. Residents hope her role will open the door to more Latino leaders in Tulsa.
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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Rising ICE enforcement prompts some Tulsa businesses to offer resources, support resistance
Immigration enforcement has looked different in Tulsa. But that doesn’t mean business owners haven’t noticed — and some want to signal their opposition to ICE.
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Her dad was deported when she was a toddler. Today’s ICE enforcement brings back the trauma.
This Latino Tulsan says the Trump administration’s immigration campaign has taken a mental toll. She’s now being evaluated for post-traumatic stress disorder.
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Tulsa pastor’s deportation leaves a family broken, church community empty
After living more than half his life in the U.S., Wulfrano Portillo reported to an immigration check-in appointment in Oklahoma City. He didn’t return home.
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As Oklahoma lawmakers narrow down priorities, these immigration bills are still on the table
Six bills are still making their way through the Oklahoma Capitol. More than 20 affecting immigration are no longer moving forward.
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With more data centers on the horizon, organizers don’t want east Tulsans left out of the loop
Environmental justice groups brought information about Project Anthem, a proposed 340-acre data center campus, and its potential impact on resources to east Tulsa.
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Ever wondered the differences between Latino, Hispanic, Chicano? We got you covered.
There are many terms used for identifying people of Latin and Hispanic origin. We break down the meanings — and why we use certain words in our coverage.
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Tulsa pastors join statewide campaign calling for ‘compassion’ toward immigrants
More than 30 pastors and church representatives in Oklahoma signed a letter in February calling for compassion toward the immigrant community.
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Conchas and cookies: What it takes to keep baking traditions alive at Tulsa’s Pancho Anaya
For more than a quarter-century, the bakery has served up pan dulce and Mexican traditional baking techniques to Tulsans. Now it’s training the next generation.
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Tulsa law firm foundation offers new scholarships focused on Latino students
The Rivas Family Foundation Scholarship Program will provide renewable scholarships for a total of $32,000 over four years to four students.
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Musicians can help transform east Tulsa traffic control boxes through beat box project
Tulsa artists can submit their original songs — and get paid $500 for their participation — to be included in the Global District’s art installation.
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Spraying the path: 20-year-old Tulsan pursues his love of art through airbrushing
Through his murals and a clothing company, Irvin Sigala is putting himself at the center of an airbrushing comeback. The young artist wants others to join.