Brittany Harlow
journalist
Tulsa, Oklahoma
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Wall-breaking announced for new Native-owned coworking space in Broken Arrow
Oklahoma
(BROKEN ARROW, Okla.) Though officially platted as a townsite in 1902, like many other cities and towns in Northeast Oklahoma, Broken Arrow’s first permanent residents were Indigenous...
Local parents say Owasso student death is tragic but not unexpected
Oklahoma
Pictured is Owasso mother Natasha Rogers and teen daughter
(OWASSO, Okla.) A community is in mourning following the death of 16-year-old Nex Benedict, an Owasso High School student who...
16-year-old Owasso student dead following possible hate crime
Oklahoma
Note: An earlier version of this story identified the deceased as a Cherokee citizen following citizenship reports from their obituary, local community members and organizations. VNN has...
Same-sex marriage amendment fails to pass MCN subcommittee 1-3
Muscogee Nation
(MUSCOGEE NATION) Update: Legislation to codify same-sex marriage in Muscogee Creek Nation failed to pass the Business, Finance, & Justice Committee Thursday night, with one in favor of...
VNN Oklahoma announces ambitious goals to advance Allotment Era research and reporting
Muscogee Nation
(MUSCOGEE NATION) It was a probate scandal that sent shockwaves across the nation. Evidence of assault, suspected murder, and a complete disregard for the humanity and rights of American...
Bill filed to help criminalized survivors of domestic violence in Oklahoma
Oklahoma
Trigger Warning: This story discusses domestic violence and other related abuse, which may be distressing and triggering for some individuals. Please proceed with caution and prioritize...
Overcomer comes full circle with launch of new micro café in Tulsa
Oklahoma
(TULSA, Okla.) Living in Oklahoma, a state that frequently tops the list in female incarceration, Maria Morris knows first-hand how easy it is to suddenly be facing decades in...
Oklahoma lawmaker files bill to mandate journalism licenses and other requirements
Oklahoma
(OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla.) An Oklahoma lawmaker filed legislation to create the "Common Sense Freedom of Press Control Act" Wednesday, aimed at mandating journalism licensing, propaganda-free...
Indigenous Allyship dinner establishes appetite for positive dialogue
Oklahoma
(TULSA, Okla.) When VNN and Osage News teamed up with several other organizations to hold an “Exploring Indigenous Allyship” community dinner and discussion at Philbrook last fall, the...
Lily Gladstone makes history during 2024 Golden Globes
National
(OSAGE NATION) Actress Lily Gladstone (Blackfeet/Nez Perce) made history Sunday night, becoming the first Indigenous actress to win a Golden Globe. Gladstone won Best Performance by a...