Back to school season can be a financially challenging time for many North Tulsa Families. Buying new clothes, books, and school supplies can be extremely expensive, especially for families with more than one child. This year, several Tulsa community leaders have come together to organize a program that provided a free, brand new backpack filled with school supplies to every single student at Jackson Elementary School in North Tulsa.
“GREATER” movie has ties to Tulsa Football
By Don Tomkalski, Tulsa University
The college football-themed film “GREATER”, which debuts in movie theatres on Friday, August 26, has eight former Tulsa Golden Hurricane football student-athletes making appearances.
The former TU players recruited to play “real players” in the film included: H-back Michael Britton, quarterback Malachi Blankenship, defensive end Cory Dorris, defensive tackles Daeshon Bufford and Derrick Jackson, offensive linemen Brian DeShane and Trent Dupy and linebacker DeAundre Brown. The right leg of former Tulsa kicker Cory Jefferis also makes an appearance in the film. Continue reading
Senate Dist. 39 perspectives
By David Arnett, Publisher
Analysis: Chatting before a recent Republican Women’s Club (RWC) of Tulsa County meeting, the lady sitting next to me said she could not vote for former-TU Coach Dave Rader because he canvased her house, but would not spend time talking with her about the issues.
I answered that Rader’s remaining opponent in the run-off Tuesday August 23, the strident rightwing activist Amanda Teegarden had acted much worse. I had asked Teegarden to talk months earlier at a RWC meeting noting that I am a precinct Chairman with other family voters also living in Oklahoma Senate Dist. 39. Teegarden immediately asserted that I was mistaken and walked away.
The president we need
By Staff Report
Ted Nugent
If you’re on the fence about voting for Donald Trump OR supporting his campaign, then you need to read conservative rock star Ted Nugent’s 12 Reasons to Vote for Trump.
Ted in his typical bold direct style may have developed the top dozen reasons to vote in this election. Individualistic perspectives to be sure, but not without appreciable humor.
The most influential Black Corporate Directors
By Staff Report
J.C. Watts
Savoy Magazine announced the release of its Power 300: 2016 Most Influential Black Corporate Directors listing today, which includes Feed the Children President and CEO J.C. Watts, Jr.
Savoy’s summer issue features a directory of 300 African-American executives, influencers and achievers contributing leadership to corporate boards.
“It is an absolute honor to be chosen alongside my fellow African-American influencers and achievers,” said J.C. Watts, Jr. “Serving on corporate boards is an opportunity to create economic value for those we act as a fiduciary for.”