Route 66 promised access to long-distance travel — and an escape from peril for many Black Americans. But historians say Black motorists needed the help of The Green Book to stay safe.
Tag: North Tulsa
Posted inArts
14 stops, 68 artists: Hidden Creatives studio tour peels back curtain on Tulsa’s cultural scene
The two-day event was the first of its kind in Tulsa — and the brainchild of Shayna Brewer, who wants to host the showcase annually.
Posted inNorth Tulsa
How Dreamland Tulsa Foundation founder Steph Simon gives back to the community that raised him
When Steph Simon posted a callout to play kickball in 2017, he was simply feeling nostalgic. A decade later, the game is a community gathering that defies north Tulsa narratives.
Posted inNorth Tulsa
Tulsa civil rights activist Bobby Eaton Sr. dies at 90
Bobby Eaton Sr. was known for advocating for north Tulsa and was arrested in the 1960s protesting a whites-only cafe.
Posted inGovernment
Oversight of $5M investment in north Tulsa could switch hands after council vote
If Mayor Monroe Nichols approves, control over funding for the Kirkpatrick Heights/Greenwood master plan will move to another agency.
Posted inNorth Tulsa
Tulsa taps non-law enforcement leaders to address root causes of violence in north side
As violent crime trends down, city officials are focusing on hotspots in north Tulsa. Their plan? Increasing mentorship and mental health services.
Posted inNorth Tulsa
Angel Spears lost her son to gun violence at Tulsa Juneteenth festival. She wants the city to do more in 2026.
Tulsa’s 2025 Juneteenth festival may be most remembered for its tragic ending. A year after Isaiah Knight was shot and killed, his mother and event organizers are still grappling with the aftermath.
Posted inNorth Tulsa
$27M in basketball courts, renovations and pavilions coming to north Tulsa parks
The upgrades at Chamberlain and Berry include basketball courts, pavilions and a renovated community center named after longtime Tulsa advocate Jane Malone.
Posted inNews
Don Ross, Tulsa lawmaker and civil rights champion, dies at 85
Ross served in the Oklahoma House of Representatives for two decades, helping to secure funding for the Greenwood Cultural Center and Gilcrease Expressway.
Posted inYour Money
Shrinkflation? Your favorite grocery brands have different price tags around Tulsa.
As shoppers pay more for less, Tulsans are searching for the best deal. We went to six stores to find out who is charging what.
Posted inNews
Tulsa leaders turn to churches to help solve housing crisis
Tulsa churches are expanding beyond their congregations, answering a call to develop their unused land for community spaces, youth sports and housing.
Posted inGovernment
Evans-Fintube warehouse once held new hope for Greenwood. The Tulsa landmark still sits vacant.
The 22-acre site was once at the center of a $68 million redevelopment plan. Years after it fell apart, residents want the mayor to make Evans-Fintube a priority.