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The Clearview Brown Suggas Club of OHCE promotes health and exercise through their wellness program of the OHCE initiative. In March, the club is participating in Yoga classes and daily 30-minute walks at 1:00 p.m. at the Thlopthlocco Tribal Town gym. They have previously taken self-defense classes and plan to join future offerings. Those participating are left to right: Marilyn Jackson, Ethelene Scott, Elayne Evans, Shirley Nero, Edith Harjo, and Helen Bush.
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Equal Rights Amendment promotional buttons (John Dunning Political Collection, OHS).
Read moreWe regretfully announce the passing of Alfred Charles Burks of Tulsa. Our heartfelt condolences go out to the Burks family. Please keep in your thoughts and prayers all our loved ones who are currently ill or shut-in, including Lloyd David and Lovie Samilton, Bobby West (lung cancer), Terry Normore (daughter of Clifford Normore), Jerry French (cancer), Irene Carson, Taft Forshee, Tiger French, Wilbert Zackery, Brady Drake (cancer), Keia Wauleah Teaseinuslowly Parker, and Earnest Hamilton.
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On Friday, March 14, 2025, Dr. Donnie and Shirley Nero and Dr. Claud and Elayne Evans traveled to Langston University at Langston, Oklahoma to witness the Investiture Ceremony of Dr. Ruth Ray Jackson, 17th President of Langton University. During her acceptance speech, Dr. Jackson expressed gratitude to her supporters and outlined her vision for the future of the university. Congratulations to Dr. Jackson, who is the second woman to assume this prestigious position.
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In 1874, Lena Lowery was born in Richmond, Indiana. Little is known about her early life, educational background, and awards. In 1902 she became principal of Douglas School in Chandler, Oklahoma. The following year she married George W.F Sawner, a wealthy local businessman. From 1902 to 1934, Mrs. Sawner served as Principal of Douglas School in Chandler. She distinguished herself as a master educator, Black activist, humanitarian, and elegant role model. She demanded that the quality of education received at Douglas be equal to or better than that provided in the segregated white school system.
Read moreThe Oklahoma State Department of Education has released their Oklahoma School Report Cards for the 2023-24 school year. The information comes from testing done in the spring of 2024. According to www.schoolreportcards.ok.gov, report card measures serve as indicators of how public schools are serving students in a variety of areas. Measured at different points, indicators work together to provide a snapshot of school performance.
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While colleges are typically perceived as dominated by leftwing faculty, a common stereotype holds that Democrats are particularly common in the humanities fields while more ideological diversity is present in the hard sciences.
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