By Fred Jones
Staff Writer
As I sat there 24 hours from a man of color becoming the President of the United States of America, I must say that this has been the most rewarding event I have ever participated in. I look back over my life and all the great things I’ve been blessed to be [...]
One Church One Child of Oklahoma (OCOC) is a special nationally recognized recruitment program designed to find parents for children, in particular African-American children. OCOC provides an organized method of reaching out to the local community through the churches to explain the adoption and foster care needs of children. The Oklahoma program, in its 20th [...]
By Kevin Matthews
Guest Contributor
Imagine this: Young people in north Tulsa being employed by their neighbors to clean up their own neighborhoods and helping the Senior Citizens with chores they aren’t physically able to do. Imagine north Tulsa having a private security force assisting the Tulsa Police Department patrolling neighborhoods to reduce burglaries and crime. Imagine [...]
EDITOR’S NOTE: Speech given at the Greenwood Cultural Center, Tulsa, Oklahoma, September 19, 2008 by James R. Ellis, Jr., Ph.D. Laboratory of Bioengineering and Physical Science, National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD 20892
This is a response to the statement on the occasion of our 50th anniversary that we, [...]
In the largest voter turnout for a presidential election in US history and the most watched and celebrated around the world, Sen.Barack Obama’s triumph over Republican rival Sen. John McCain on Tuesday is a milestone that will help the United States bury its long and often brutal history of racism.
Obama won at least 349 Electoral [...]
By Dan Hardman
Guest Columnist
Say it with me, “President-elect Barack Obama!” It’s ok to shout it. This is the equivalent of waiting to exhale for an entire race.
One can ask what can be said and simultaneously state there is so much to say. I start by saying thank you Jesus.
The symbolism of this day is unmistakable.
The [...]
Dear Editor:
The best American medical care is indeed extremely good, but much of our system falls short — especially when you consider how costly it is, how heavy a burden it places on employers and families, and how many it excludes.
Getting the government more involved in health care would actually reduce costs, improve quality and [...]
Seniors and caregivers will receive valuable tips to fight fraud
Insurance Commissioner Kim Holland will speak to seniors and caregivers about fraud prevention at 9:30 a.m., Saturday, November 8, at the 2008 Upside of Aging Expo at the Tulsa Fairgrounds.
The 4th annual Upside of Aging Expo, an Oklahoma Seniors Against Fraud event will be held Saturday, [...]
Classmates the next meeting will be November 8, at Rudsill Library 1520 N Hartford at 12 noon.
Don’t forget about the scholarship donations call Dee Ward: 918-587-3507 with your contributions. God’s peace be with all the bereaved families. Until….
Saundra McClelland,
President: 918-663-1342
Louise Sanders,
Reporter: 918-585-8355.
Join BTW Classes ‘79 and ’84 on the Carnival Fantasy “Reunion at Sea” Thursday, August 27, through Monday, August 31, 2009.
For more information, please contact: Monica Chaney, Class of ‘84 at Monilyn_7@sbcglobal.net.
Phone: 918-260-0152 or Aundrea Walton, Class of ‘79 at: Mrslocke_1@yahoo.com. Phone: 502-249-1585.