(OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla.) Oklahoma tribes and those who support them recognized and celebrated Indigenous Peoples’ Day on Monday. Last week, President Joe Biden issued the first-ever presidential proclamation of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, encouraging the entire nation to recognize and celebrate the country’s Indigenous communities and cultures. “Our country was
(OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla.) State Superintendent Joy Hofmeister is running for governor of Oklahoma. She announced on Thursday that she will also be running as a Democrat. Here’s her full statement: “Today, I am announcing two momentous events in my life. First, I am officially leaving the Republican Party and
(MUSCOGEE NATION) It’s natural to imagine what you would do if someone attacked you or a loved one, but would those thoughts translate to life-saving actions during an emergency? Phillip Agee owns KO Fitness and Firearms in Henryetta. “I've got a family,” Agee said. “A six-year-old and
(TULSA, Okla.) April Wilkens has been serving a life sentence at Mabel Bassett Correctional Center in McCloud, Oklahoma, for the last 23 years. Her crime? Killing her rapist and abuser, Terry Carlton. Rape and abuse he has acknowledged committing- on tape. For full video, including phone recordings between Wilkens and
(CHICKASAW NATION) The 2021 Southeastern Art Show and Market (SEASAM) and SEASAM Youth will go virtual for the second year, beginning Friday, October 1. The marketplace of First American art from Southeastern and Woodland tribes has provided opportunities for artists to showcase their work (and visitors to buy it) as
(BROKEN ARROW, Okla.) For more than two years, flames of female entrepreneurship have been building in Tulsa’s biggest suburb. The match? Coworking Bravely, right off Main Street. Owner and founder Sarah Aschkenas says when she landed a job at a non-profit in California, she found herself working a remote
(NATIONAL) "Instagram Kids" is on pause- for now- Head of Instagram Adam Mosseri announced via their blog on Monday. "While we stand by the need to develop this experience, we’ve decided to pause this project," Mosseri said. "This will give us time to work
(OKLAHOMA) These stories are part of the Oklahoma Media Center’s Promised Land collaborative effort, which shows how the landmark McGirt v. Oklahoma decision will affect both tribal and non-Indigenous residents in the state. Here is a look at some of the stories that have been published thus far in
(MCCLAIN COUNTY, Okla.) UPDATE: Authorities say the child in Wednesday morning's Amber Alert has been found safe. The stolen vehicle was also recovered. ORIGINAL STORY: An Amber Alert has been issued for a 10-year-old boy who authorities say was taken from the Newcastle Casino early Wednesday morning. Oklahoma
(MUSCOGEE NATION) A Native American tribe now has the strongest constitutionally guaranteed tribal press freedom in history. Muscogee Nation citizens voted in favor of the constitutional amendment on Saturday, September 18. The unofficial election results showed 1,914 (76.25 percent) voting “yes” for the amendment and 596 (23.75
(TULSA, Okla.) FASHION. It has always been about making a statement. And while that can be said about what drives Tiara Crawford, her visionary House of Selah has a higher calling. “It started out, kind of in my home. In my living room, just kind of helping out with the
(OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla.) Jamie Spann has evolved around medical care her whole life. Her father is a private practice maxillofacial surgeon, which led her to work in the medical sales industry for more than 15 years. Spann’s entrepreneurial career began after a few years working for a medical supply