The four-day State of Black Food Festival kicked off in Tulsa with a chef showcase featuring dishes like shrimp and grits, highlighting culinary innovation, storytelling and cultural reclamation.
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Tulsa’s Sustainability Task Force launching five-meeting series across city
The Aug. 28 meeting kicks off the process that will run through the end of September. Residents can also take an online survey.
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The Oklahoma Eagle, Tulsa Local News Initiative celebrate community partners ahead of fall launch
The Tulsa Local News Initiative and The Oklahoma Eagle hosted an event Aug. 26 to celebrate community partners ahead of the fall launch of their new Tulsa newsroom.
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Mayor Nichols pushes back as governor seeks to thwart agreement with Muscogee (Creek) Nation
Gov. Kevin Stitt wants to toss Tulsa’s agreement giving the nation jurisdiction over misdemeanors involving tribal citizens.
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Will restricting use of Tulsa medians improve safety? City council debates proposal
City councilors agreed on safety issues, but some worry citations would target panhandlers and vulnerable people.
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Tulsa launches Office of Health and Wellbeing, names Jabraan Pasha leader
The new leader will coordinate with health care providers and community organizations.
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Tulsa Public Schools policy proposal could ban ‘discriminatory’ school mascots
Votes on a revised cell phone policy and tardiness definition are also on the board’s Monday meeting agenda.
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Tulsa native Caleb Gayle brings story of ‘Black Moses’ home to Oklahoma
The author says Edward McCabe’s pursuit of a Black state in Oklahoma mirrors “collisions” in Tulsa today.
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Tulsa to put $6 million toward homelessness as resident frustrations mount
Partners will identify 300 housing units plus individualized support services for up to one year.
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The daddy of them all: Roy LeBlanc Invitational rodeo is back for its 70th year
Thousands of cowboys and cowgirls and fans alike will witness the Roy LeBlanc Invitational Rodeo this weekend in Okmulgee.
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Muscogee (Creek) Nation Citizenship Board files petition to rehear freedmen case
The nation’s Supreme Court ruled in July that freedmen should be granted citizenship. Attorneys for MCN want the case reconsidered.
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Chef Chad Cherry is at war with the system. Tulsa is his basecamp.
The State of Black Food founder wants Black chefs to become leaders in the national food scene.