Tulsa Global District welcomed 1,900 local leaders from across the U.S. to learn how the city is building up the eastside. Here’s what they found.
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St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Tulsa’s first Hispanic parish, celebrates a century
St. Francis Xavier has moved locations and absorbed congregations since its founding in 1926. Its place at the heart of Tulsa’s Hispanic community remains the same.
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These 4 women are shaping the future of east Tulsa. Here’s how.
As Women’s History Month wraps up, we highlight four women who are connecting communities through their work with students and neighbors.
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East Tulsa arts group will pause operations this summer after funding struggles
Art House Tulsa, which featured an array of artists in its eastside studio, will host a final show in May.
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Data center debate reaches east Tulsa, where residents question what’s coming
Project Anthem will transform part of far east Tulsa. As developers seek to expand their plans, residents see problems on the horizon.
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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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East Tulsa data center rezoning for Project Anthem delayed
Planning staff recommend denial as residents raise environmental and property value concerns.
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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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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.