Talk of Greenwood is a weekly window into what’s happening around the north Tulsa neighborhood.
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Posted inCulture
Tulsa’s MLK Jr. Day parade to host 125+ participants as Freedmen descendants join the flock
Tulsa’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day parade is the third-largest in the nation. They expect this year to deliver on a “New Day, Same Dream” motto.
Posted inGovernment
Tulsa hopes sending mental health pros to 911 calls will save lives. We rode along.
Specialized teams trained by therapists help Tulsans in crisis access resources. Here’s an up-close look at how it works on the ground.
Posted inCulture
Through new children’s book, father-son duo work to bridge gap between deaf and hearing kids
University of Tulsa basketball player KJ Martin Jr. became fluent in sign language at an early age. By publishing “Kasey’s Outdoor Adventure,” he hopes others will do the same.
Posted inGovernment
As need grows, Tulsa Animal Services pins hopes on new clinic set to open in 2026
Staff are stretched thin at Tulsa’s city shelter. Leaders hope a new facility will help — but they will still need more resources to help rising numbers of strays.
Posted inHealth
Flu cases in Tulsa are rising and show little signs of slowing down
Health officials say it’s still a good idea to get the flu vaccine, even as the new subvariant may make it less effective.
Posted inHealth
As Oklahoma’s uninsured population drops, care still costs Tulsa-area hospitals millions
Oklahoma ranks third nationwide in uninsured residents. Nonprofits try to prevent emergency room visits, but the cost remains high for hospitals.
Posted inEntertainment
Where you can celebrate Kwanzaa and other winter holidays in Tulsa
Whether you’re a night owl or looking for family-friendly events around the city, we’ve got you covered.
Posted inNorth Tulsa
Greenwood park sets sights on new $10M facility exploring Black and Indigenous history
John Hope Franklin Center kicked off its campaign to raise $10 million for a new facility highlighting the relationship between Black and Indigenous cultures.
Posted inThe Oklahoma Eagle
Healthy meals, healthy families: Beyond Bars offers both to girls with incarcerated parents
Through Girl Scouts’ Beyond Bars program, Oklahoma families get the support they need — logistically and emotionally.
Posted inNews
Black Wall Street license plates supporting Juneteenth festival now available for motorcyclists
More than 60% of the proceeds go to helping fund Tulsa’s annual Juneteenth Festival.
Posted inSchools & Families
How five years and $250M of drone investments are preparing Tulsa students for takeoff
More young Tulsans are taking advantage of the city’s autonomous vehicle training. Tech leaders hope jobs will follow.