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Revival to examine the past and reimagine the future of Oklahoma's Black towns
The Oklahoman via Yahoo News· 7 months agoAn event focusing on Oklahoma's historic Black towns is set for Friday through Monday in and around...
Tullahassee celebrates past with parade, party
Muskogee Phoenix, Okla. via Yahoo News· 2 years agoJul. 22—Tullahassee is bringing back its town celebration and alumni reunion with a look toward the future, promoters say. "Tullahassee is worth celebrating because of its rich history," Mayor ...
What Happened To The All-Black Towns In Oklahoma?
Travel Noire via Yahoo News· 4 months agoAs the wind whispers through the vast prairies of Oklahoma, it carries with it the echoes of a remarkable chapter in American history. Within this...
OKIE FROM MUSKOGEE: Harrison is a family tree climber
Muskogee Phoenix, Okla. via Yahoo News· 3 months agoFeb. 24—Climbing the family tree has helped Rikisha Harrison find herself. "It makes me understand what I have and where I got my entrepreneur spirit," Harrison said, adding that she feels empowered ...
Senator seeks funding for recently-passed Oklahoma Civil Rights Trail
KFOR articles via Yahoo News· 5 months agoOKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – An Oklahoma Senator says he’s taking the next steps toward the creation of...
Before the Bicentennial: Muscogees from Tallahassee area forced into the 'unknown land'
Tallahassee Democrat via Yahoo News· 3 months agoWhen the Muscogees were forced to leave Florida’s Panhandle and walk to new lands in Indian...
Floating restaurant at Sequoyah Bay State Park destroyed by fire
Muskogee Phoenix, Okla. via Yahoo News· 10 months agoAug. 1—SEQUOYAH BAY STATE PARK — Volunteers spent Monday morning clearing loose tin, burned furniture and other debris from Cypress Cove Marina and Giggle Fish Grill, which was destroyed in ...
Rescheduled parade, worship service honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Muskogee Phoenix, Okla. via Yahoo News· 3 months agoFeb. 19—Youngsters had several reasons to come to the delayed Martin Luther King birthday parade Monday. Cherokee Elementary student Da'Vrion Jackson said he liked the "old school" cars, especially ...
Porter to induct first Athletics Hall of Fame class
Muskogee Phoenix, Okla. via Yahoo News· 1 year agoJan. 31—Porter High School will induct its first Athletics Hall of Fame class at halftime of its girls basketball game Friday against Liberty. Tipoff for the girls is 6:30 p.m., followed by ...
Organizations, cities, towns await ARPA fund decisions from Legislature
Muskogee Phoenix, Okla. via Yahoo News· 2 years agoSep. 30—Dozens of proposed area projects await their status as the Oklahoma Legislature deliberates how to spend ARPA money this week. Lawmakers are meeting in special session to decide how ...
