Tokyo, OK, is returning to Tulsa for its 17th year. More than 2,000 participants are expected to attend this year’s event. Over the past decade, the growth of anime and manga has been evident. Especially during and after COVID-19, the rising popularity of Japanese animation has grown immensely. According to an article by…
Global Oklahoma serves as a vital connector in expanding Oklahoma’s international reach, uniting leaders from business, education, and diplomacy to promote global understanding. On February 2025 on International Recognition Day, a group of international students visited the state’s capitol to build relationships with and interact in a question-and-answer dialogue with legislators. Through strategic partnerships and…
Tulsa International Mayfest began in 1973 as Jubilee ’73, organized by the Tulsa Junior League to mark its 50th anniversary. From 1974 to 1977, it was known as Festival ’74 through Festival ’77, under the leadership of the Tulsa Arts and Humanities Council and Downtown Tulsa Unlimited. In 1978, it became Tulsa International Mayfest…
Tulsa Community College fosters a close-knit community of aspiring leaders and innovators, providing various programs to support student development. One such program is the New Student Orientation (NSO) Leader Program, a summer opportunity that has inspired and shaped many students. Among them is Ethan Clegg, a Tulsa Community College Foundation Scholarship recipient and NSO leader,…
Nestled near Miami’s Main Street, Otter Cove, 232 S. Main St., is a restaurant that carries layers of history. The building was originally a Texaco Gas Service Station. It was operated by the late Earl Sandmire, who began operating the Texas Oil Co. station in 1928. Sandmire ran the station for 40 years. About two…
With the growth of makeup and the skincare industry, it has become increasingly difficult for women to find the right product that not only matches their skin tone—whether they have dry skin, oily skin, or a combination—but also offers an inclusive range of shades. This is especially true for women of color. The steps toward…
The Tulsa Irish Fest is a vibrant celebration of Irish culture and heritage that has been delighting the community since 2018. This year’s event will be held March 7-9 at Dreamkeepers Park at 18th and Boulder. Donald Burdick founded the festival, and it has quickly become a beloved annual tradition. It draws visitors from across…
The Tulsa Community College Foundation consistently seeks ways to provide opportunities beyond financial incentives, offering educational and leadership training to help students grow both academically and personally. Two such initiatives are the TrueBlue Lead (TBL) and Peer Health Education (PHE) scholarship programs, which provide engagement opportunities for current and prospective students. These scholarships award up…
As more small businesses strive to survive in today’s market, it is vital that we support local ventures and the towns they call home. One such story was that of The Porter House in Porter, Okla. Opened in the summer of 2024, the dream of Brandy and Casey Bratt, two native Oklahomans with a passion…
In a world where misinformation spreads faster than the truth, a documentary, “Trust Me – How Do You Know What To Believe,” asks a tough question: Who can we really trust online? The feature-length feature dives into the problems of media consumption, credibility, and how easily the public is polarized by what it sees and…
