(TULSA, Okla.) A new study shows a long road to equity for Oklahoma women. Equality sounds a lot like equity, but there is a definite distinction. Equality means people are given equal resources or opportunities. Equity means people are given resources and opportunities based on their circumstances to reach an
(KENT COUNTY, Mich.) Owning a pet is something many people hope to do at some point in their lives. However, for some hopeful pet owners, it's not as easy when the adoption forms are only written in English. The West Michigan Humane Society is hoping to change that
(GLENPOOL) The Glenpool Convention Center was sold out Thursday evening for She Brews Coffee House and His House Outreach Ministry first fundraiser. The turnout so great, extra tables had to be brought in for everyone in attendance. “A Celebration of Hope” featured guest speakers Dustie Fields and Oklahoma First Lady
(GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.) The Grand Rapids Police Department has named the officer who shot and killed 26-year-old Patrick Lyoya on April 4. In a statement released Monday afternoon, GRPD Chief Eric Winstrom said, "In the interest of transparency, to reduce on-going speculation, and to avoid any
(OKLAHOMA) These stories are part of the Oklahoma Media Center’s Promised Land collaborative effort, which shows how the landmark McGirt v. Oklahoma decision affects both tribal and non-Indigenous residents in the state. Here is a look at some of the stories that have been published through the collaborative
(FORT COFFEE, Okla.) Tens of thousands of Native Americans were forcibly removed from their ancestral homelands during the 1830s and 1840s. But lesser in known history are the stories of who they took with them. Angela Walton-Raji is a family historian and author. She tells us interest in her
(MUSKOGEE, Okla.) Whether Bass Reeves really inspired “The Lone Ranger” television series or not, he’s still one of the biggest heroes of the South. After escaping from slavery during the Civil War, Reeves found a safe haven in Indian Country for a decade. Researchers believe Reeves even fought in
(GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.) It's been less than 24 hours since officials released video footage of the moments leading up to the death of Patrick Lyoya, and the images have produced more questions than answers. Grand Rapids Police Chief Eric Winstrom released multiple sources of video from the incident
(GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.) A community forum was held Sunday afternoon at the Renaissance Church of God in Christ to discuss the death of 26-year-old Patrick Lyoya and next steps. Ben Crump, the attorney who represented the family of George Floyd, met with the Lyoya family and spoke at
(GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.) Hundreds of protesters marched in Southeast Grand Rapids on Saturday afternoon following the death of 26-year old Patrick Lyoya on Monday. Lyoya was shot and killed by a Grand Rapids Police Officer the morning of April 4. During the march protesters chanted: "No justice, no
Photo Credit: Governor Gretchen Whitmer Facebook page (LANSING, Mich.) Governor Gretchen Whitmer has used her executive authority to file a lawsuit asking Michigan's State Supreme Court to determine whether Michigan's constitution protects abortion rights. “In the coming weeks, we will learn if the U.S. Supreme
(GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.) It's been three days since 26-year-old Patrick Lyoya was killed by a Grand Rapids Police officer. Police say the shooting happened after the officer initiated a traffic stop. The officer involved is currently on leave. Michigan State Police are conducting the investigation. Earlier