(NATIONAL) According to data from the United Census Bureau, the poverty rates for Blacks and Hispanics hit the lowest point on record last year. Bureau estimates for Black poverty rates date back to 1959. Hispanic poverty rates date back to 1972. In 2019, the poverty rate for Blacks was 18.
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(TULSA, Okla.) Thursday is supposed to be the first day of school for students in Broken Arrow Public Schools, but some parents are still wondering when they will receive their school schedules. Recent posts on the district’s Facebook page received frustrated comments Wednesday night, such as: “It would be
(TULSA, Okla.) As the 100th anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre grows closer, a group is calling for the City of Tulsa and several others to repair the damage caused by that historic event. Court records show Tulsa attorney Damario Solomon Simmons represents the following plaintiffs: Lessie Benningfield “Mother” Randle,
(TULSA, Okla.) School is back in session for many schools in Green Country, or about to begin soon. At VNN, transparency is one of our most valued ideals. That’s why we are reaching out to local school districts to track how transparent they are being in regards to how
(TULSA, Okla.) G.T. Bynum won another four years as mayor following Tuesday’s election. Bynum thanked his family and team on social media after the votes were tallied, of which he received 51.89 percent. He said, most importantly, he wanted to thank his fellow Tulsans. “The greatest honor
(TULSA, Okla.) A White House Coronavirus Task Force document classifying Oklahoma a COVID-19 “Red Zone” is now public after being leaked and published by the Center for Public Integrity. The organization said it is choosing to make these weekly documents, which they said are issued to state governors about
(TULSA, Okla.) With educators working around the clock to continue to provide learning to students during the COVID-19 pandemic, special education is proving to require new levels of creativity. Individualized education programs, or IEPs, have been required for special education students since 1975. This personalized, documented plan is required
(OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla.) Oklahoma women stood united on Tuesday to honor the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, which allowed women the right to vote. Females on both sides of the aisle took time to honor the day’s significance. “This is a special day,” House Minority Leader Emily Virgin,
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(PONTOTOC COUNTY, Okla.) A man arrested for the murder of Garvin County teen Faith Lindsey is asking for his case to be dismissed citing the recent McGirt v. Oklahoma ruling. The landmark United States Supreme Court case ruled that much of the eastern portion of the state of Oklahoma is
(ADA, Okla.) A march to support law enforcement will take place on Main Street in Ada Saturday beginning at 10 a.m. At least 300 people are expected to gather to thank Ada Police, Lighthorse Police, the Pontotoc County Sheriff’s Office, East Central Police, CLEET Officers, and law enforcement,
Photo Courtesy: The Library of Congress (TULSA, Okla.) Want to learn more about the Tulsa Race Massacre first? Click here for America’s Secret Massacre: A History (PART ONE). OKLAHOMA AND NATIONAL MEDIA The year is 1921. With industry in widespread support of segregation across the United States, it’s