A story about hope and resilience in new docuseries โRebuilding Black Wall Streetโ
Tulsa's Greenwood District suffered great racial tension that destroyed buildings and lives about a century ago. But today, a design team led by native Houstonian and friend of Houston Life Jon Pierre Tjon-Joe-Pin is revitalizing the community in his new uplifting docuseries 'Rebuilding Black Wall Street.'
Supreme Court won't block a ruling favoring a Native American man cited for speeding in Tulsa
The Supreme Court has left in place a lower court ruling that invalidated a speeding ticket against a Native American man in Tulsa, Oklahoma, because the city is located within the boundaries of an Indian reservation.
Tulsa Race Massacre, 100 years later: Why it happened and why itโs still relevant today
Just decades after slavery in the United States left Black Americans in an economic and societal deficit, one bright spot stood out in Tulsa, Oklahoma โ its Greenwood District, known as the โBlack Wall Street,โ where Black business leaders, homeowners, and civic leaders thrived.
Mike Pence, potential 2024 presidential candidates coming to Texas for GOP fundraising blitz, donor appreciation event
Shockers solidifying shaky spot in NCAA Tournament field
It was their eighth victory this season by five points or fewer, and their highest-ranked victim at home since beating No. Suddenly, a program that began the season in turmoil is on the right side of the NCAA Tournament bubble. At one point the Ducks had six of seven games postponed by COVID-19, and that streak ended with an ugly loss to Washington State. But they followed with five straight wins, including one over fellow bubble-dweller Colorado, heading into an important game against No. That makes their game against Oregon on Thursday night crucial for helping out a shaky resume.
NCAA probe is 'speed bump' to Vols' new coach Josh Heupel
New Tennessee NCAA college football head coach Josh Heupel, left, shakes hands with University of Tennessee athletics director Danny White after being presented a jersey speaks during an introductory press conference at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. (Caitie McLekin/Knoxville News Sentinel via AP, Pool)Josh Heupel believes he can win quickly at Tennessee and position the football program for long-term success. Heupel was introduced Wednesday as the program's 27th head coach and fifth, not counting interim or acting coaches, since the end of the 2008 season. New athletic director Danny White said Tennessee ran an โexhaustive nationwide searchโ led by the same search firm that helped land White. White was hired last week to replace the retiring Phillip Fulmer and hiring a new coach was his first task.
WATCH: Massive brawl erupts at bowl game played in Texas
Members of Tulsa and Mississippi State fight after time runs out in Armed Forces Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Jim Cowsert)There was a massive brawl Thursday at the Armed Forces Bowl in Fort Worth, Texas. Check out these tweets from accounts reacting to the Armed Forces Bowl brawl:A massive brawl broke out at the end of the Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl between Tulsa and Mississippi State. pic.twitter.com/zfaq912SWU โ ESPN (@espn) December 31, 2020The Armed Forces Bowl between Mississippi State and Tulsa ended in a sidelines-clearing brawl, because of course it did. Just end already, 2020. pic.twitter.com/L61BOllkgu โ Tyler Horka (@tbhorka) December 31, 2020
Brawl mars Mississippi State's Armed Forces win over Tulsa
(AP Photo/Jim Cowsert)FORT WORTH, Texas โ A bowl victory that increased Mississippi Stateโs win total this season to four and No. Tulsa outgained Mississippi State in total offense 484 yards to 271, but the Bulldogs got 138 valuable kickoff return yards from Lideatrick โTuluโ Griffin. Mississippi State answered with Rogersโ 13-yard throw to Griffin to go ahead 28-19. Mississippi State: The Bulldogs played in their school-record 11th consecutive bowl thanks to pandemic qualification exemptions. Mississippi State: For all of Leachโs Air Raid offenses at various stops, Rogers was his first true freshman quarterback.
Rachal's late free throws lift Tulane past No. 5 Houston
(AP Photo/Dave Crenshaw)TULSA, Okla. โ Brandon Rachal hit two free throws with a tenth of a second remaining and finished with 22 points as Tulsa topped unbeaten No. Rey Idowu made one of two free throws to give Tulsa a 63-62 lead before Mills put the Cougars ahead. Houston shot just 38% in the first half, but had nine offensive rebounds and scored nine second-chance points. The Cougars lead the American Conference in rebounding margin, turnover margin and steals. Houston shot just 35% from the field, including 19% on 3-pointers (4 of 21) and were unable to overwhelm Tulsa with their physicality, as they have most opponents.
Tide, Irish, Tigers, Buckeyes hold steady atop CFP rankings
Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) blows kisses to the stands after a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against LSU in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)For the third straight week, Alabama, Notre Dame, Clemson and Ohio State held on to the top four spots in the College Football Playoff rankings. Iowa State moved up a couple of spots to seventh after earning a spot in the Big 12 title game. Those two schools are scheduled to meet Dec. 19 in the American Athletic Conference title game. ___Follow Ralph D. Russo at https://twitter.com/ralphDrussoAP and listen at https://westwoodonepodcasts.com/pods/ap-top-25-college-football-podcast/___More AP college football: https://apnews.com/Collegefootball and https://twitter.com/AP_Top25
AP Top 25: Tulsa in at 25; Indiana set for top-10 matchup
Tulsa celebrates after linebacker Zaven Collins (23) made a winning interception against SMU during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Tulsa, Okla., Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020. 25 Tulsa is ranked in The Associated Press college football poll for the first time in 10 years and No. 9 Indiana is set to play the first regular-season, top-10 matchup in program history. Indiana played in its only top-10 matchup in school history after that 1967 season, facing No. ___Follow Ralph D. Russo at https://twitter.com/ralphDrussoAP and listen at https://westwoodonepodcasts.com/pods/ap-top-25-college-football-podcast/___More AP college football: https://apnews.com/Collegefootball and https://twitter.com/AP_Top25
Cal-Washington game canceled after player's positive test
California doesnโt have the minimum number of scholarship players available for the game as a result of the positive test and the need for other players to isolate under contact tracing protocols, the Pac-12 said in a statement Thursday. Wilcox had said Wednesday night that the game was in jeopardy because of the large number of players needing contact tracing. The school said the player with a positive test is asymptomatic. This marked the first positive test on Calโs football team since practices began last month. This is the fourth time a Tulsa game has been postponed or canceled because of COVID cases.
The Latest: Lions put Jalen Elliott on reserve/COVID-19 list
(Jose Sena Goulao, Pool via AP)The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:___The Detroit Lions have put safety Jalen Elliott on the reserve/COVID-19 list. The list is for players who either test positive or have been in close contact with an infected person. ___UConn has suspended all men's basketball activities after a player tested positive for the coronavirus. The confirmation of a positive COVID-19 case occurs when a player receives two consecutive positive test results. He was placed on it because he had been in close contact with someone who had tested positive.
Remains found in search for 1921 Tulsa race massacre victims
(AP) โ At least 10 bodies were found Wednesday in an unmarked mass grave at a Tulsa cemetery where investigators are searching for the remains of victims of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, Oklahomaโs state archaeologist said. This constitutes a mass grave,โ state archaeologist Kary Stackelbeck said. Stackelbeck said it was too early to say definitely that the remains are victims of the massacre, even though they were found near an area known as the โOriginal 18,โ where funeral home records indicate massacre victims were buried. There are two headstones in the Original 18 marking the graves of two massacre victims, but the area where the remains were found Wednesday is unmarked. โWe have not yet made our assessment to say that these do actually represent the massacre victims,โ Stackelbeck said.
Tulsa digs again for victims of 1921 race massacre
(AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki File)OKLAHOMA CITY โ A second excavation begins Monday at a cemetery in an effort to find and identify victims of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre and shed light on violence that left hundreds dead and decimated an area that was once a cultural and economic mecca for African Americans. The two locations to be searched are in Oaklawn Cemetery in north Tulsa, where a search for remains of victims ended without success in July, and near the Greenwood District where the massacre took place. Bynum, who first proposed looking for victims of the violence in 2018 and later budgeted $100,000 to fund it after previous searches failed to find victims. โPeople didnโt start talking about this event in Tulsa until about 20 years ago.โBodies, if discovered, will not be disturbed, Bynum said. One site to be searched, known as the Original 18, is where old funeral home records indicate up to 18 Black people who were massacre victims were buried.
Cincinnati-Tulsa postponed due to Bearcats' COVID-19 issues
8 Cincinnati's game at Tulsa on Saturday has been postponed because of positive COVID-19 tests among Bearcats players. The American Athletic Conference announced Thursday, Oct. 15, the game is being rescheduled for Dec. 5. 8 Cincinnatiโs game at Tulsa on Saturday has been postponed because of positive COVID-19 tests among Bearcats players. Tulsa has had three games postponed, including its opener against Oklahoma State, which it was able to make up. โIโm disappointed, first, for our football student-athletes and coaches, and obviously for our staff who has prepared so diligently, our campus and the city of Tulsa," Tulsa athletic director Rick Dickson said.
Tulsa snaps No. 11 UCF's 21-game home winning streak, 34-26
Tulsa players pose on the middle of the field after a win over Central Florida during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, in Orlando, Fla. Tulsa's win snapped UCF's 21-game home winning streak. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Tulsa snaps No. 11 UCF's 21-game home winning streak, 34-26
Tulsa players pose on the middle of the field after a win over Central Florida during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, in Orlando, Fla. Tulsa's win snapped UCF's 21-game home winning streak. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)ORLANDO, Fla. โ There is something about UCF that brings that best out of Tulsa. Zach Smith threw three touchdown passes and Tulsa erased an 18-point first-half deficit to beat No. 11 UCF 34-26, snapping the Knights' 21-game home winning streak Saturday night. โTurnovers were huge in the football game,โ UCF coach Josh Heupel said.
Oklahoma's epidemiologist warned of Trump rally deaths
OKLAHOMA CITY โ Oklahoma's former state epidemiologist warned that President Donald Trump's rally in Tulsa in June could lead to as many as nine deaths and 228 new cases of COVID-19, according to documents released Wednesday. Wendelboeโs contract expired this summer and he no longer works for the state health department. The Tulsa Health Department does not publicly identify where potential virus transmissions occurred, so it's not clear how many people contracted COVID-19 at Trumpโs rally. A spokesman for the Republican governor, who also attended Trump's rally without wearing a mask, acknowledged that members of Stitt's cabinet were briefed on Wendelboe's projections ahead of the rally. Stitt was the first U.S. governor to publicly acknowledge testing positive for COVID-19, although he has said he did not contract it at the Trump rally.
In defiance of Nevada governor, Trump holds indoor rally
Eager to project a sense of normalcy in imagery, Trump soaked up the raucous cheers inside a warehouse Sunday night. Not since a rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma, that was blamed for a surge of coronavirus infections has he gathered supporters indoors. A shutdown would destroy the lives and dreams of millions Americans,โ said Trump, before using his inflammatory moniker for the coronavirus. The Trump campaign pushed back against the restrictions with the president saying he would support those in attendance โif the governor came after you." The rally came the night before Trump was to travel to California to receive a briefing on the devastating wildfires racing through the region.
Clock is ticking on Trump comeback as early voting nears
FILE - In this June 20, 2020, file photo President Donald Trump arrives on stage to speak at a campaign rally at the BOK Center in Tulsa, Okla. Trump is privately reassuring Republicans anxious about his deficits to Democrat Joe Biden, noting there are three months until Election Day and reminding them of the late-breaking events that propelled his 2016 comeback. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)
Tesla picks Texas site for second US vehicle assembly plant
Electric car maker Tesla Inc. has picked the Austin, Texas, area as the site for its largest auto assembly plant employing at least 5,000 workers. Tesla doesnt have a lot of time to get the factory running if it wants to meet target production dates. Tesla CEO Elon Musk has reportedly been happy with Texas, where his SpaceX rocket company has operations in Brownsville and in McGregor north of Austin. But at present, Tesla cant legally sell its vehicles in Texas. Musk even visited the Tulsa site earlier this month.
Trump replaces campaign manager amid sinking poll numbers
(AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)WASHINGTON President Donald Trump shook up his campaign staff amid sinking poll numbers less than four months before the election, replacing campaign manager Brad Parscale with veteran GOP operative Bill Stepien. I am pleased to announce that Bill Stepien has been promoted to the role of Trump Campaign Manager, Trump said Wednesday on Facebook. Chris Christie and serving as Trumps national field director in 2016. Parscales digital advertising firm was among the campaigns most significant vendors, and some in Trumps orbit have alleged that the former campaign manager was profiting off the presidents reelection. Schultz is now at the Democratic National Committee, helping lead the joint battleground strategy among the national party, the Biden campaign and state parties.
Justices rule swath of Oklahoma remains tribal reservation
WASHINGTON The Supreme Court ruled Thursday that a large chunk of eastern Oklahoma remains an American Indian reservation, a decision that state and federal officials have warned could throw Oklahoma into chaos. Forced to leave their ancestral lands in Georgia and Alabama, the Creek Nation received assurances that their new lands in the West would be secure forever. ... Today we are asked whether the land these treaties promised remains an Indian reservation for purposes of federal criminal law. The Creek Nation will also have greater jurisdiction over child welfare cases involving tribal members." Oklahoma state courts rejected his argument that his case does not belong in Oklahoma state courts and that federal prosecutors should instead handle his case.
1 of 2 Oklahoma officers shot during traffic stop dies
Officers investigate the scene of a shooting where two Tulsa Police Officers were shot Monday, June 29, 2020, in in Tulsa, Okla. (Mike Simons/Tulsa World via AP)TULSA, Okla. One of the two Tulsa, Oklahoma, police officers who were shot during a traffic stop has died, authorities said Tuesday. He said Johnson was shot multiple times during the Monday attack, including one shot that was critical.Franklin described Johnson's death as a tremendous loss to the police department. Johnson and rookie officer Aurash Zarkeshan were shot at about 3:30 a.m. Monday during a traffic stop. The officers were trying to get Ware out of the vehicle, and one officer had already deployed a Taser and pepper spray in an attempt to remove him. Ware faces murder and weapons charges, and Hall a faces count of being an accessory murder and a related charge.
Trump rally flop in Tulsa, but a hit on television
President Donald Trump speaks during his campaign rally at BOK Center in Tulsa, Okla., Saturday, June 20, 2020. Collectively, the three networks had nearly 12 million viewers for its Trump coverage, Nielsen said. NBC had 3.1 million, ABC had 2.7 million, Univision had 1.38 million, Fox had 1.35 million, ION Television had 1.2 million and Telemundo had 760,000. Tucker Carlson Tonight (Monday), 4.21 million. Tucker Carlson Tonight (Wednesday), Fox News, 4.051 million.
Trump rally highlights vulnerabilities heading into election
The lower-than-expected turnout at the comeback rally, in particular, left Trump fuming. The vast majority of the attendees, including Trump, did not wear face masks as recommended by the Trump administration's health experts. Before Oklahoma, the campaign had planned to finalize and announce its next rally this week. At least one swing state governor, meanwhile, says Trump would not be welcome to host a rally in her state amid the pandemic. Gretchen Whitmer, a Democrat, said she would think very seriously about" trying to block Trump from hosting a rally there if he wanted to.
Report: Teens on social media sabotage Trump rally by reserving tickets online without plans to attend
Teens on social media are celebrating the success of an online prank to sabotage President Donald Trumpโs rally, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where officials anticipated massive crowds, the New York Times reports. Celebrating a not-so-full arena, teens on social media revealed how they pulled off the stunt. According to the report, the trend quickly spread on TikTok, where multiple videos of users encouraging each other to register for the rally and intentionally not show up reached millions of views. โThese kids are smart, and they thought of everything.โAccording to the Times, TikTok users and fans of Korean pop music groups claimed to have registered potentially hundreds of thousands of tickets for Trumpโs rally. According to the Times, Twitter users were quick to declare their victory after seeing the crowd size.
Trump rally highlights vulnerabilities heading into election
The lower-than-expected turnout at the comeback rally, in particular, left Trump fuming. The vast majority of the attendees, including Trump, did not wear face masks as recommended by the Trump administration's health experts. Before Oklahoma, the campaign had planned to finalize and announce its next rally this week. At least one swing state governor, meanwhile, says Trump would not be welcome to host a rally in her state amid the pandemic. Gretchen Whitmer, a Democrat, said she would think very seriously about" trying to block Trump from hosting a rally there if he wanted to.
Did TikTok teens, K-Pop fans punk Trump's comeback rally?
President Donald Trump, center, walk toward the stage while supporters cheer during his campaign rally at BOK Center in Tulsa, Okla., Saturday, June 20, 2020. (Ian Maule/Tulsa World via AP)OAKLAND, Calif. Did teens, TikTok users and Korean pop music fans troll the president of the United States? Reached by telephone Sunday, Schmidt called the rally an unmitigated disaster days after Trump campaign chairman Brad Parscale tweeted that more than a million people requested tickets for the rally through Trumps campaign website. Reporters who wrote gleefully about TikTok and K-Pop fans without contacting the campaign for comment behaved unprofessionally and were willing dupes to the charade." No matter who signs up or if they go to a rally, Trump gets data to train retargeting on Facebook.
Tom Pettys family issues a cease and desist order to Trump campaign
(CNN) The family of the late Tom Petty has filed a cease and desist notice to the Trump campaign after one of the musician's songs was played at the President's campaign rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma. "Both the late Tom Petty and his family firmly stand against racism and discrimination of any kind. Tom Petty would never want a song of his used for a campaign of hate. While the family said they stand for America and democracy, they believe President Donald Trump does not represent "noble ideals of either." CNN has reached out to the Trump campaign for comment.
Trump's intended show of political force falls short of mark
When you do testing to that extent, youre going to find more cases, Trump said. Before the rally, Trump's campaign disclosed that that six staff members who were helping set up for the event had tested positive for the coronavirus. The Tulsa event was scheduled over the protests of local health officials as COVID-19 cases spiked in many states. Trump's campaign declared that it had received over 1 million ticket requests. Trump campaign spokesman Tim Murtaugh, dismissing the potential impact, said "leftists always fool themselves into thinking theyre being clever'' and he noted that rallies are general admission, with first-come-first served.
Trump looks to reset campaign amid pandemic with Tulsa rally
Its been more than three months since the nation last saw a Trump rally. He dismissed complaints that bringing together throngs for an indoor rally risked spreading the coronavirus as nothing more than politics. Republican strategist Alex Conant said the rally gives the president a chance to reset his campaign after a couple of tough months. The Tulsa rally is trying to ignite some momentum in a campaign thats been going nowhere, Conant said. Campaign officials said that Trump would focus on what they call the great American comeback. White House officials continue to project strong growth numbers for the U.S. economy in the third and fourth quarters.
Thousands headed to indoor Trump rally, raising virus fears
I think there's no question that indoor events are more risky than outdoor events. Lessler said large events like the rally or the protests have the potential to be super spreader events, but their potential to drive the pandemic is short-lived. Attendees will also undergo a temperature check, but there will be no required social distancing at the indoor event expected to be at capacity. Trump also plans an outdoor event, and officials are expecting about 100,000 people to converge on the city. California health officials have reported so far only a few people attending the demonstrations have tested positive for COVID-19, but contact tracing anyone they have infected is proving to be futile.
6 campaign staffers working on Tulsa rally test positive for coronavirus
(CNN) -- The Trump campaign confirmed six staffers working on the Tulsa rally tested positive for coronavirus. "Per safety protocols, campaign staff are tested for COVID-19 before events. Six members of the advance team tested positive out of hundreds of tests performed, and quarantine procedures were immediately implemented. No COVID-positive staffers or anyone in immediate contact will be at today's rally or near attendees and elected officials. The Trump campaign has said that it takes "safety seriously," and noted hand sanitizer, temperature checks and masks will be provided to attendees, though actually wearing a mask won't be required.
How black history is taught in schools faces new scrutiny
The states new standards are going out to schools as a national conversation on racial injustice brings new scrutiny to how African American history is taught nationwide. There is no national curriculum or set of standards for teaching black history in America. A University of Texas professor involved in developing the curriculum, Kevin Cokley, said his college students say they are taught a sanitized version of black history in high school. King provided training last year for 300 educators around the country who are interested in teaching black history. The push for diversity in education so far has led to mostly cosmetic changes, he said, without enough emphasis on the entry points and perspective of black history.
Many fear Trump's visit to Tulsa could spark violence
Tulsa Police Chief Wendell Franklin speaks during a news conference at Tulsa police headquarters in Tulsa, Okla., Wednesday, June 17, 2020. Tens of thousands of Trump supporters are expected in Tulsa Saturday for the first of a series of rallies across the country to rev up his reelection campaign. Tulsa experienced several days of large protests after the death of black Minneapolis resident George Floyd May 25, but violence and damage were limited. Trump supporters started arriving from around the country as early as Monday, some camping outside the BOK Center in the 90-degree-plus heat. The eyes of the world are on Tulsa, Oklahoma, during this event and we are ready for it," he said.
Don't ask Tulsa's mayor about Trump rally plans
Bynum, the first-term mayor of Tulsa, isn't celebrating Trumps planned rally Saturday at the citys 19,000-seat downtown BOK Center arena. Trump announced the rally in Tulsa as the kick-off a tour to rev up his political base and show the nation's economy reopening after the long quarantine. Meanwhile, many leaders in the city's black community have lashed out at Trump's visit as provocative after the death of black Minneapolis resident George Floyd and mass protests around the world. And thats never going to be satisfying for the people at the ideological extremes, and they tend to be noisy, said David Holt, the mayor of Oklahoma City and a friend of Bynum's. And the head of the Oklahoma Republican Party, David McLain, insisted the rally can be safe.
Oklahoma governor seeks larger event for Trump's Tulsa rally
OKLAHOMA CITY So many people have expressed an interest in attending President Donald Trumps rally Saturday in Tulsa, Oklahoma, that the governor said hes asked the campaign to consider a larger, outdoor venue to accommodate them. Kevin Stitt said Monday after talking with Trump and Vice President Mike Pence that nearly one million people have requested tickets to the event. Some Trump supporters have already started waiting in line outside the 19,000-seat BOK Center in downtown Tulsa. The Trump campaign didnt immediately respond to a request for comment on whether theyre considering moving the event to a larger venue or accepting Stitts invitation to tour the Greenwood District. Oklahoma County Republican Party Chairman David McLain said Monday that the Trump campaign intends to fill every one of the venues seats.
Trump moved Tulsa rally date after learning about Juneteenth
Trump had scheduled the rally for June 19, known as Juneteenth because it marks the end of slavery in the United States. He didn't see it as disrespectful to be able to do it on Juneteenth, Lankford said. Other people interpreted it differently and so he moved the rally date.Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., said he was thankful that Trump rescheduled the rally. But Trump's campaign was aware, according to two campaign officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity to disclose internal discussions. Although selecting June 19 was not meant to be incendiary, some pushback was expected, the Trump campaign officials said.
Regina King Addresses Tulsa's Forgotten History While Accepting Peabody Award for 'Watchmen'
Watchmen, which depicted the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre in its remixed universe that blended real-life events with alternative versions of history, was one of 10 scripted TV series to earn a Peabody Award for Entertainment in 2019. Creator of the HBO adaptation Damon Lindelof and star Regina King put together a joint acceptance video, addressing Americas forgotten history, after the ceremony was canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic. This show not only evoked thought and conversation but exposed history that had been forgotten, all while we were able to entertain, King says in a video that, according to Vulture, was recorded before the killing of George Floyd and subsequent protests against police brutality and systemic racism. So they stepped forward and told it themselves, with candor, authenticity, and grace. RELATED CONTENT:How Hollywood Is Finally Shining a Light on the Tulsa Race Massacre'Watchmen': All the References to Historical Events, Political Figures and Pop Culture Highlights'Watchmen': How the HBO Series Hid the Graphic Novel's Original Characters in Plain Sight
Black Tulsans call Trump rally plan 'a slap in the face'
Tulsans marked the 99th anniversary of what was one of modern America's bloodiest rampages targeting black communities a week ago. To choose the date, to come to Tulsa, is totally disrespectful and a slap in the face to even happen, Gamble Smith said. Long dismissed by generations of white Tulsans as a race riot," the May 31-June 1 events were marked this year by community memorials. Some black Tulsans said they planned to turn out for public protests of Trump on that day. There's definitely going to be demonstrating, Gamble Smith said.
Trump picks Tulsa for return of signature campaign rallies
WASHINGTON President Donald Trump is planning to hold his first rally of the coronavirus era on June 19 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Trump made the announcement as he met with a handful of African American supporters Wednesday afternoon for a roundtable discussion. He has focused most of his rallies this year on battleground states, although Oklahoma is reliably Republican. State health officials say 47 new COVID-19 cases were reported in Tulsa County on Tuesday, the most recent county data available. Campaign officials did not respond to questions about why Tulsa was chosen and what safety precautions would be taken for those who attend.
99 years ago today, America was shaken by one of its deadliest acts of racial violence
Here's how the massacre, also known as the Tulsa Race Riot, unfolded. Page worked as an elevator operator and Rowland would use the elevator almost every day. While Page never pressed charges, authorities did, and by the end of the day the rumor was that Page had been raped. In fact, newspapers didn't even print any information about the Tulsa Race Riot," US Senator James Lankford of Oklahoma told CNN affiliate KFOR in 2018. Oklahoma leaders announced in February that the state would move forward with embedding the story of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre into the curriculum of all Oklahoma schools.
Craigslist ad goes viral, sparks search for โGrandmaโ in need of family for Christmas
TULSA, Okla. โ A post on Craigslist is pulling at heartstrings, titled, โAnybody need a grandma for Christmas?" However, that hate is fueling a love-filled search to find the woman and make her Christmas one to remember. A unique Craigslist ad, โGrandma for Christmas,โ seemed like the perfect opportunity to honor Carsonโs late mother and spread a little holiday cheer. Carson made his own Craigslist ad, asking the "grandma needing a family,โ to reach out so he could help her have a wonderful Christmas. โIf you find yourself wanting to be a part of a family on Christmas, just reach out."
Keys to UH Coogs Game 1 against Georgia State
3-seeded University of Houston Cougars take on Georgia State Friday night in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Here are the keys to the game for a Coogs' win:Get off to a strong startGeorgia State University is 22-0 when leading at the half this season. Jeff Thomas, Devin Mitchell and Malik Benlevi all rank among Georgia State Top 10 all-time in career 3-point field goals made. The Cougars have to play their brand of basketball and out-hustle the Panthers if they want to avoid an upset. But his production on offense is a game changer and something that could prove to be vital to avoid a first-round loss.
Tourists flock to Galveston for Memorial Day weekend
GALVESTON โ Houstonians may be making their way to Galveston to enjoy some beach time this weekend, but the tourists have already beaten them to it. โWe drive down here from Tulsa every Memorial Day weekend,โ Robert Jones said. โFirst time I came to Galveston was in โ65,โ Vic Massey said. Vic Massey and his wife came in from Tyler, Texas, last week to enjoy the island life. โMy name is Eli,โ Eli Jones said.