Karmen Glunt says her autistic brother was having a mental health crisis when he was killed by Tulsa police. Now she wants to see the encounter for herself.
Author Archives: Ross Terrell
Ross Terrell is the managing editor for The Oklahoma Eagle. Prior to joining The Eagle, he worked as a reporter for NPR affiliates in Milwaukee, Atlanta and Salt Lake City and later Axios.
Posted inNorth Tulsa
Cherokee Nation invests $2M into new north Tulsa community center offering food, classes and more
The 4,000-square-foot building will offer free lunch to elderly Cherokee citizens, along with language classes, meeting space and other cultural services.
Posted inCulture
Tulsa theater company wants Black women to feel seen in ‘for colored girls’
It’s been 50 years since Ntozake Shange wrote the poetry collection focused on sisterhood, pain and joy. Tulsa’s World Stage Theatre says it’s just as relevant today.
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Safe Move Tulsa moves 13 more people into housing while closing 2 more homeless encampments
City officials say 68 people have now been housed as part of the Safe Move initiative.
Posted inCulture
Here are 14 ways to celebrate Black History Month in Tulsa
Whether you’re looking for music and movies or a chance to test your knowledge, we’ve rounded up plenty of ways for you to celebrate Black History Month.
Posted inSchools & Families
To win title No. 18, Tulsa’s Booker T. Washington will have to keep overcoming the odds
The Hornets — and their proud alumni — expect to win state championships. Will 2026 bring another? Coach Eli K. Brown III says yes.
Posted inEntertainment
Tulsa pastor Michael Todd takes ‘Relationship Goals’ from the pages to the screen
“Relationship Goals,” which premieres Feb. 4 on Amazon Prime, stars Kelly Rowland and Clifford “Method Man” Smith.
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From getting an ID to enrolling in school, new resource offers help to Oklahoma’s homeless youth
The handbook, part of a nationwide effort, is digital and completely free. Organizers say they are working to print physical copies in early 2026.
Posted inThe Oklahoma Eagle
The Oklahoma Eagle earns best practices recognition from NABJ Tulsa
The Eagle and members of the Goodwin family were recipients of awards at the organization’s 30th anniversary gala.
Posted inHealth
The Grinch of holiday illnesses is making a return. Here’s how to avoid norovirus.
Cases of the norovirus are spiking as holiday gatherings pick up. But you can avoid it by practicing health hygiene.
Posted inThe Oklahoma Eagle
Mother Viola Fletcher, one of the oldest Tulsa Race Massacre survivors, dies at 111
Viola Ford Fletcher passed away at the age of 111. She was one of the oldest survivors of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre.
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Meet Mareo Johnson, the new president of Tulsa’s NAACP branch
Mareo Johnson says he wants to bring the NAACP out of dormancy and help it regain relevance here in Tulsa.