Category: Community

Second Annual Service Excellence Award nominations open 

Tulsa Community College is receiving award nominations for its employees who have demonstrated leadership in his/her service and excellence in contributions to the college. It recognizes the excellent and distinguished work of TCC faculty and staff each year. The award, funded by the TCC Foundation, offers $1,000 each to 15 full-time employees in the following […]

Fulton Street opens for readers and coffee lovers in Greenwood district

Fulton Street Books and Coffee, 21 N. Greenwood Ave., has opened its newest location in the historic Greenwood district. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Dec. 1. Owner Onikah Asamoa-Caesar recognized a number of supporters who helped her to achieve this milestone. It was an emotional occasion and opportunity for her. She teared up from the […]

Review: Gypsy’s Coffee House sponsors a short films night 

Gypsy’s Coffee House sponsored a short film night featuring local filmmakers. Area cinematographers made the films. The movies titles ranged from comedy, horror, and drama to much more.    Local film producer Lisandro Boccacci hosted a weekly event during December at the Gypsy Coffee House, 303 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. On every Monday during the month […]

Review: ‘Shared Legacies’ Recognizes Black-Jewish Unity for Civil Rights 

With the week leading into Martin Luther King Jr. Day, many events were planned and scheduled to commemorate the local observance of the 45th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Parade.   On Jan. 11, I was able to attend one of these events by watching the documentary “Shared Legacies: The African American-Jewish Civil Rights […]

‘Shared Legacies’ film explores Black and Jewish storied relationship 

Documentary examines the natural and notable alliance  History is a record of triumphs and tragedies. History is a documentary of victors and victims. And history is a collection of the people of the past and present and their relationships.    “Shared Legacies: The African American-Jewish Civil Rights Alliance” is a film that captures the history and […]

TCC faculty and staff present at statewide conference 

Tulsa Community College faculty and staff presented research at a statewide higher education conference in November. The topic was “Living Proof: African American Women and Leadership Lessons in the Academy.”  Ramona Curtis, director for Workforce Programs; Kayla Harding, Ed.D., faculty department chair and associate professor for English; and Corinice Wilson, Ph.D., assistant professor of sociology, […]

Review: 918 Food Festival 2023: ‘918 Brought Their Appetite’

On Sept. 2, Tulsa residents brought their appetites to the 918 Food Festival at 18th and Boston near downtown Tulsa. The second annual program features local businesses joining forces to share their food, drinks, and sweet delights with the community. The festival is ideal for family fun and anyone looking for self-dates or simply to […]

Review: Students Celebrating the Final Bedlam: A Football Rivalry

On the eve of the last Bedlam game between the Oklahoma State University Cowboys and the University of Oklahoma Sooners, Student Life provided tables full of football goodies for students at each TCC campus. Among the items given away were cups, candy, and footballs. The gifts were offered at the low price of turning in […]

Tulsa Public Schools Celebrates Second Annual Hispanic Heritage Festival

Tulsa Public Schools recently hosted its second annual Hispanic Heritage Festival at the Gathering Place on Sept. 23. The festival was a free one-day event. Music and entertaining performances, local vendors, food, and much more were available to the public. It was a family friendly event. Anyone could go and have fun watching the performances […]

Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church celebrates its 63rd anniversary by sharing its culture with its annual festival

The Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 1222 S. Guthrie Ave., sponsored its annual festival with fun activities for the entire family. The three-day festival, recognizing its 63rd anniversary, offered food and entertainment celebrating the culture. The event was held Sept. 21-23. According to an organizer of the event, she estimated that about 4,000-5,000 people have […]

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