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Children’s Book Exposes FBI Tactics Used During Civil Rights Era
Nationwide – Teenagers Autumn Kendall, 14, and Aurora Morgan, 15, are excited to announce the release of their children’s book, The Three Heroes, and their first book signing event in East Harlem, NY on June 4, 2024, at 6pm. The Three Heroes, developed under the 3E Program for Social Justice and Change, is a compelling tale featuring characters inspired by civil rights leaders Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X, and Chairman Fred Hampton. The story introduces a villain resembling J. Edgar Hoover, who led the FBI’s COINTELPRO operations aimed at undermining these activists. Though the characters are fictional, the book sheds light on historical events and the impact of COINTELPRO.
VIDEO: Check out “Twisters” at the Tee Pee Drive-In! 🌪️
The time has finally arrived: Twisters is officially out in movie theaters and we teamed up with Sapulpa’s Tee Pee Drive-In to do an early premier on Thursday night (7/18) which was SOLD OUT:. How fitting that our premiere was in Sapulpa when Kate Cooper, the lead female played...
Tulsa Artist Creates Paper Collage Landscapes
There's something special about an artist working on a sidewalk who can draw strangers in for a closer look. A Tulsa artist working along Route 66 has been doing just that for decades, capturing the attention of folks passing by while he works under the summer sun. Retired TU professor...
American Red Cross Using New Movie "Twisters" To Educate Movie-Goers On Disaster Relief Resources
An organization that helped people with disasters got some help from Hollywood, thanks to the new movie, "Twisters." Cinemark Broken Arrow was one of four stops around the state for the Red Cross as it used the movie to teach people what it does when disaster strikes. Several first responder...
Tulsa Zoo's Mission Impopsicle Day combines enrichment with treats on July 27
TULSA, OKLA (KTUL) — The Tulsa Zoo is hosting the Mission Impopsicle Ice Enrichment Day on July 27. Zoo care teams will be freezing healthy snacks in all shapes and sizes to provide enrichment activities for the animals. Humans can enjoy frozen treats too with Frio’s Gourmet Pops in...
Tulsa Animal Welfare in crisis as shelter capacity reaches critical levels
Tulsa, Okla. (KTUL) — An urgent message to Tulsa county animal lovers. Animal shelters across the country are overcrowded and many believe it’s a situation that cannot be overlooked. On Monday, Tulsa Animal Welfare took to social media saying that last week, 181 animals entered their shelter, and...
'Talker' is Wilderado's brave new record. Hear the Tulsa band live in Columbia
All throughout his band's forthcoming record, Wilderado singer Max Rainer expresses the need to unburden. He wants to move weight from his chest, push it anywhere else, see if he might even leave it suspended in mid-air. Before the weight can shift, Rainer sets the tone — and listener expectations...
Tickets on sale now for Cherokee musical featuring Academy Award-recipient Wes Studi
TULSA – “Nanyehi – The Story of Nancy Ward,” featuring Academy Award-recipient Wes Studi, makes its return Oct. 11-12 at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa. Studi is set to play the principal role of Attakullakulla, Nanyehi’s uncle. As a direct descendant of Nanyehi, Studi has been very vocal about his participation in the production.
This Week in Sapulpa History: Building and Expanding in the New Decade
Rachel Whitney, Curator, Sapulpa Historical Museum. A well-known fact about Sapulpa buildings is that either the buildings had been consumed by fire and destroyed or the buildings were demolished due to expansion or for the building being hazardous. On a rare occasion were the buildings destroyed by a tornado. In...
Everything You Need to Know About Our 2024 Hackamore Classic Coverage
Horse&Rider is proud to be covering NRCHA’s 2024 Mars Hackamore Classic, bringing you results, updates, links, and footage from the event. Here’s everything you need to know to follow along with our event coverage, and stay up-to-date for every action-packed day of this NRCHA event. Our Mars Hackamore...
Positively Oklahoma Update: Call for Child Filmmakers
TULSA, Okla. — A local author and filmmaker who has been featured in Positively Oklahoma throughout the years is using her talents to inspire the next generation. Dr. Tamecca Rogers, who recently released her award-winning film, Ameka and her Magical Crown, is teaming up with Emmy-nominated producer Charla Fonseca to offer "Keepin' it REEL: Script to Screen" summer camp for kids.
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