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Trump expects to be arrested Tuesday over hush money payments
Written By: Deon Osborne (NATIONAL) As investigations into the twice-impeached former President pile up, Donald Trump took to social media on Saturday morning to confirm that he expects...
Oklahoma supports restoring financial aid to incarcerated students
Written By: Deon Osborne (OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla.) In a rare move strengthening education, the Oklahoma state Senate overwhelmingly supported a bill to restore access to financial aid to...
$1.6 million to study removal of I-244 over Black Wall Street
Written By: Deon Osborne Photo Courtesy: Chris Creese (TULSA, Okla.) On Friday, Oklahoma State Rep. Regina Goodwin announced North Peoria Church of Christ has been awarded a $1.6...
Republicans rebuke “disparaging” comments by Ryan Walters
Written By: Nate Morris (OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla.) Oklahoma House Republicans issued a statement rebuking what they call “disparaging” comments from Ryan Walters. Read this story on The...
U.S. Secretary of Labor Walsh visits Black Wall Street
Written By: Erika DuBose  (GREENWOOD DISTRICT, Okla.) United States Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh visited Greenwood on Thursday February 9. The visit came two days after President...
Black Creeks move closer to April trial to regain citizenship in Tribe
Written By: Deon Osborne Photo Courtesy: Chris Creese (OKMULGEE, Okla.) As attorneys for disenfranchised Black Creeks prepare for a trial to regain citizenship, a Muscogee (Creek)...
Renewed calls for policing reform in Tulsa after Tyre Nichols’ killing
Written By: Nate Morris (TULSA, Okla.) After Tyre Nichols’ brutal death at the hands of Memphis police, Tulsans are renewing calls for reform here. Read this story on The Black Wall...
Urban Coders Guild, Holberton School unite for student hackathon
Written By: Deon Osborne (TULSA, Okla.) Two organizations dedicated to expanding tech opportunities are teaming up to offer a “uniquely Tulsa” event during Black History Month. Holberton...
Black History Saturdays bring power back to the community
Written By: Deon Osborne (TULSA, Okla.) A descendant of 1921 massacre survivors and the owner of a private education facility have teamed up to educate the community on Oklahoma’s Black...
Forever chemicals threaten Black communities near Okla. military bases
Written By: Jonathan Sharp (OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla.) For over a century, the US army’s negligent use and disposal of toxic chemicals on and around its bases have incurred a significant...