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African American History & Culture in Oklahoma

Delve into Oklahoma’s African American history from pre-statehood to the Civil Rights movement while exploring the landmarks, historic towns and museums that provide endless opportunities for discovery. Oklahoma’s African American journey is tightly woven into the historical fabric of Oklahoma. Here, learn about the profound impact African Americans have had on the state’s military, frontier, Western and modern history. African Americans first crossed into Indian Territory during the Trail of Tears, when thousands of Native Americans were forcibly removed from their ancestral lands between 1830 and 1842. Many African Americans that made the journey were enslaved by Native Americans, but a group of 500 agreed to move to Indian Territory in exchange for their freedom. This group of 500, which started out as The Gullah, a west African enclave that lived side-by-side with refugee Seminoles in Florida, made the trip as free men. The African Americans that survived the trip either remained enslaved until treaties between the U.S. and American Indian tribes were ratified or lived among the tribes as Black Seminoles.

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MAKAI LEE BLADES

MAKAI LEE BLADES, son of Marvin and Tanya Blades and first grandchild of Donnie and Shirley Nero, will leave his home in Glenpool on Saturday to enter Pitt State University in Pittsburgh, Kansas on a track scholarship. Of course, the entire family and grandparents will travel with him to assist with his transition to college. Makai is also the recipient of the “Knowledge is Golden” scholarship offered each year by the Golden Family Reunion of Clearview, Oklahoma. Makai has two sister, Jordan Marie (Glenpool High Sophomore) and Jada Ann (Glenpool 5 grader). Congratulations Makai Lee.

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Clearview News

Clearview News: Please continue to remember our elderly community, friends, and family during this time. Alpheus Grundy continues to see the doctors at Veterans Hospital everyday about an infection in his eye. Otis Davis is in the hospital. He was taken by ambulance to Henryetta. Helen Bush fell in her yard on Monday and broke her wrist in two places. Daryl “Bug” French is not feeling well. Kevin Sinnett continues to see doctors for his Melanoma on his arm. Tab and Joyce Barrett’s daughter, Tina, is suffering from Corona. Asking for prayers for these on the list and those who may need our prayers. Please stay safe and protect yourselves from this dangerous virus.

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Marguerite French Celebrates Her 104th In Style

Marguerite “Mac” French celebrated her 104 on August 18 in style. Her children Veola West, Marian, Jean Marie, Margaret, Daryl, Earl, Jerry, Mechelle, and Sherry and son-in-law Lloyd David, spouses, a few other relatives, and friends. Birthday cake and many balloons made her smile, but the highlight of the day was the Clearview birthday parade. Fifteen local decorated cars drove through yard as Marguerite sat in her chair and waved at the cars go by. She said it was “Great.”

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Young at Heart enjoy outings

On June 27 , the “young at heart” group traveled to the “Lake Café.” Five miles east of Eufaula, OK for our quarterly luncheon.

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Around Town......by John Bill Martin

There was no gathering of the legends of Holdenville High School this summer. The COVID-19 took care of that. I have been right in the middle of it all for several decades but I am still in semi-quarantine (age!!!) as are most of the rest of the people I would see, so they called it off.

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