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A Youth Curfew Won’t Stop the Bullets: We Need Smart Gun Policy
Why a 9 p.m. curfew won’t prevent the next mass shooting.
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A New PBS Documentary Lets Thurgood Marshall Speak—For Himself
“Thurgood Marshall: The First Justice” reconstructs the man behind the robes—his sharp legal mind, his unshakable faith in justice, and fierce…
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Tulsa’s Youngest Filmmakers Just Made a Documentary—And a Statement
Through interviews, creative direction, and original footage, the film explores identity, history, resilience, and what it means to grow up in the…
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A Gift for Tamir: Kyrie Irving Donates $50,000 to Support the Legacy of a Life Cut Short
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Arrest Made in Greenwood Juneteenth Mass Shooting — Justice Moves Forward
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A New PBS Documentary Lets Thurgood Marshall Speak—For Himself
“Thurgood Marshall: The First Justice” reconstructs the man behind the robes—his sharp legal mind, his unshakable faith in justice, and fierce…
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A Gift for Tamir: Kyrie Irving Donates $50,000 to Support the Legacy of a Life Cut Short
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She Never Gave Consent. And Now Her Son Is Fighting for His Life.
Baby Chance fights in a NICU—clinging to life by inches. Adriana’s family remains in limbo. Across the country, this case is shaping how we understand…
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NAACP Breaks a 116-Year Tradition — And It Speaks Volumes
From Truman to Obama, presidents have stood at that podium—arguing Black interests mattered across party lines. Not this time, not this president.
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HR 40 Is Back. And This Time, We’re Ready.
This week, Rep. Ayanna Pressley picked up the torch and reintroduced HR 40 with more than 75 co-sponsors and a clear message: it’s no longer a question…
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A Firsthand Look at the Fight Against Trump’s Budget Bill
An inside look for our paid subscribers into Trump’s devastating budget bill advancing, we brought a message to Congress: fight harder, or working…
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A Youth Curfew Won’t Stop the Bullets: We Need Smart Gun Policy
Why a 9 p.m. curfew won’t prevent the next mass shooting.
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Loud City roars as OKC Thunder close in on NBA Finals return
Shai dropped 40 last game. The Thunder lead the series 3-1. And the city—this state—is one win away from witnessing something we haven’t seen in over a…
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Thunder Artist Group Is Changing the Game for Local Creatives
As the OKC Thunder battle in the Western Conference Finals, another powerful movement is unfolding off the court—one that uplifts artists across…
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City Year Tulsa’s MLK Day of Service: Building the Beloved Community
For City Year Tulsa, honoring Dr. King isn’t about slogans. It’s about rolling up sleeves and meeting the moment.
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Dr. Mautra Jones Is Making Oklahoma History — Again
As President of Oklahoma City Community College, Dr. Jones has led with vision, excellence, and a deep commitment to making education more accessible.
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Ryan Walters Just Came for Ibram X. Kendi — But the History Doesn’t Back Him Up
Kendi’s work is about antiracism, history, and the roots of racist ideas.But when you need a boogeyman, facts don’t matter much.
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A New PBS Documentary Lets Thurgood Marshall Speak—For Himself
“Thurgood Marshall: The First Justice” reconstructs the man behind the robes—his sharp legal mind, his unshakable faith in justice, and fierce…
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A Gift for Tamir: Kyrie Irving Donates $50,000 to Support the Legacy of a Life Cut Short
In a time when justice often feels performative, this is personal. It’s rooted, and it matters.
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Tulsa Uncovers More 1921 Massacre Victims — One Finally Has a Face to a Name
City confirms six more victims at Oaklawn Cemetery as Tulsa pushes forward in its historic effort to identify the dead of the 1921 Race Massacre.
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NAACP Breaks a 116-Year Tradition — And It Speaks Volumes
From Truman to Obama, presidents have stood at that podium—arguing Black interests mattered across party lines. Not this time, not this president.
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Your Weekly News Check-In | June 16, 2025
From healthcare battles to Juneteenth joy, here’s everything you need to know from a week that tested our systems and lifted our spirits.
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Tulsa Uncovers More 1921 Massacre Victims — One Finally Has a Face to a Name
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HR 40 Is Back. And This Time, We’re Ready.
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