By Mary L. Williams Color Me True Destiny Programs For more information contact: Mary L. Williams, Founder and Director mlhwilliams 12@gmail.com A Color Me True Workshops Production “Heroic Hearts Create Courageous Communities.” & “Communication is not just a technique, it is an attitude.” Read the full story at YouTube
This Parade Honored Black History in Greenwood
By Mary L. Williams Artist Mary L. Williams organized the Black Wall Street Heritage Parade in Tulsa, Oklahoma through the Greenwood Art Project, part of our Public Art Challenge. Commemorating the centennial of the 1921 Race Massacre, the parade brought together 25 organizations to honor iconic Greenwood figures while celebrating the community’s resilience and a more equitable future. Read the full story at Bloomberg Philanthropies
Checotah School’s Stolen Band Trailer Recovered; Equipment Found Destroyed
By MaKayla Glenn A Checotah school’s band trailer had been missing for about three weeks, after being stolen from the school property. It was a tough loss because they needed all of that equipment for both competition and marching season. A Checotah school’s band trailer had been missing for about three weeks, after being stolen from the school property. The trailer was used to haul instruments and equipment. It was a tough loss because they needed all of that equipment for both competition and marching season. When the band got word the trailer had been found, they were excited. Alex Warrior is a band director at Checotah and said they didn’t know what to expect, but was happy that people were still looking for it. Read the full story at NewOn6
Owners Of Coney Island In Tulsa Worried About Keeping Restaurant’s Doors Open
By MaKayla Glenn Coney Island is a go-to lunch spot for many people who work and live in downtown Tulsa. But as the restaurant celebrates 97 years of business, the owner is worried they’re in danger of closing. As a downtown Tulsa restaurant celebrates 97 years of business, the owner is worried they’re in danger of closing. Coney Island is a go-to lunch spot for many people who work and live downtown. Steve Gregory has been eating here since the 90s, stopping by at least once a week for a fix. “When I first came, they were over by Orpha’s lounge is where I first started seeing them,” Gregory said. Read the full story at NewOn6