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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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Tulsa’s growing Latino community finds voice — and representation — on city commission
The 15-member commission helps connect city officials to Latino Tulsans and honors Latino heroes in education. Here’s how it works.
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Eyes on east Tulsa: Here’s what’s on the horizon for this booming region in 2026
We spoke to Tulsa councilors Christian Bengel and Karen Gilbert, who represent the majority of the east side and have stepped into leadership roles, about their priorities.
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Renee Good killing drove these Tulsans to protest against ICE. They told us why.
Protesters filled Fred Johnson Park Saturday to declare opposition to Trump administration immigration policies. We asked them why.
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Many Latin families will celebrate Three Kings Day Jan. 6. Here’s what it means.
Many Latin communities across the United States and Latin America will gather and eat Rosca de Reyes — a traditional, crown-shaped sweet bread — to celebrate.
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Latino businesses have boomed in Tulsa. Now, many are breaking into new markets.
Entrepreneurs at 918 Maples, Que Gusto and Dulce Vida Cafe say they use their businesses to educate customers about their cultures.
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Holiday Replay: Meet these neighborhood heroes in the ‘Heart of East Tulsa’
Meet three Tulsans transforming the community by turning their personal passions into power.
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Holiday Replay: New shrine dedicated to Our Lady of San Juan de los Lagos opens at St. Thomas More
A statue donated to east Tulsa’s St. Thomas More Catholic Church during the pandemic has turned into a beacon of hope and faith for dozens of devotees.
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How to stay safe and prevent theft during holidays, according to Tulsa law enforcement
From preventing Christmas tree fires to making a plan before drinking, Tulsa law enforcement share their best tips for staying safe during the holidays.
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In Latin cultures, most families celebrate ‘Noche Buena’ on Christmas Eve. Here’s why.
Christmas Eve, known as Noche Buena, is often the night Latinos gather to celebrate. It’s a long evening that often runs until the early morning of the 25th.
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It’s tamale time in Tulsa, and Latino business owners are preparing for holiday rush
Tamale orders are flowing in by the hundreds. We talked to Tulsa restaurant owners and home cooks behind the Latino Christmas tradition.
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This program helps Spanish-speaking Tulsans get their food businesses off the ground
El Programa de Lanzamiento helps Latino food entrepreneurs take their food businesses to the next level. Four graduates share what comes next.