Oklahoma-Made Hardware Guides Artemis II Astronauts Home
WASHINGTON – As the Artemis II mission moves toward a scheduled splashdown Friday night, the eyes of the world will be fixed on the four astronauts returning from their historic loop around the moon. The ‘Orion’ capsule carries many distinct “Made in Oklahoma” materials that represent a decade of Oklahoman engineering and manufacturing. From Stillwater…
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The Quiet Erosion of the Vote and the Urgent Work to Rebuild It
As Congress once again debates federal legislation that could reshape how Americans register to vote, the future of access to the ballot is no longer theoretical—it is being decided in real time. And yet, like so many turning points in American democracy, this one is not arriving with spectacle but a quiet erosion. Hence, there…
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Tulsa School Board Election Results: Voters Reject MAGA Candidates, Approve $609M Bond
TULSA, Okla. — Voters delivered a decisive message Tuesday night in the Tulsa School Board Election: reject division and invest in public education. In two commanding school board races, Connie Dodson unseated incumbent E’Lena Ashley in District 4, while incumbent Susan Lamkin decisively held her seat in District 7. At the same time, voters approved…
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SCOTUS declines review of Stroble case, upholding Oklahoma state tax authority
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear the appeal of a Native American woman, leaving in place an Oklahoma Supreme Court ruling that narrows how the court’s landmark decision in McGirt v. Oklahoma applies in civil matters, particularly state taxation of tribal citizens. The denial confirms the state court’s conclusion that Oklahoma may…
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‘No End In Sight’: How the Iran Conflict Is Reshaping Black American Politics and the Economy
WASHINGTON — For Black Americans, the escalating Iran conflict is not a distant foreign policy debate—it is an economic and political burden being felt at home, as rising costs, stalled civil rights legislation, and increased military spending reshape daily life. Despite rising gas prices and the recent “No Kings March” protests, President Donald Trump escalated…
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Pinky Cole Hayes Brings CEO Energy as the New Cast Member of RHOA
Entrepreneur, wife, mother, and cultural force, Pinky Cole Hayes is stepping into a new chapter as one of the newest cast members of Bravo’s Real Housewives of Atlanta. Known for building a brand that extends far beyond food, Pinky has always centered authenticity, and according to her, reality TV is simply an extension of that truth. “My…
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Policing Black Excellence: Geno Auriemma, Dawn Staley, and the Double Standard
In Friday night’s remarkable Final Four game between Geno Auriemma’s undefeated UConn squad and the South Carolina Gamecocks, Auriemma faced a familiar foe: Dawn Staley. Over 18 years, Staley, the head coach at South Carolina, has faced Auriemma dozens of times. But their experience together precedes Staley’s South Carolina tenure. In 2000, Staley was a member of…
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E’Lena Ashley Should Not Be Reelected to Tulsa Public Schools Board
E’Lena Ashley, the Tulsa Public Schools (TPS) Board of Education member for District 4, should not be reelected next Tuesday, because her record shows a pattern of putting her personal agenda, religious and political views over students. Under her watch, TPS has been forced to spend more than $550,000 in legal fees defending itself against…
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Trump Dismantles Education Department as U.S. Literacy Crisis Deepens
WASHINGTON – As the Trump administration quietly strips down operations at the U.S. Department of Education headquarters, advocates say the move comes as classrooms face a deepening literacy crisis, with reading outcomes falling and calls for reform growing louder. At a recent Capitol Hill briefing convened by the National Parents Union and the George W.…
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Spring Refresh: Black- and Brown-Owned Beauty Brands To Elevate Your Routine
Spring is the perfect time to rethink and refresh your beauty routine. Whether you’re seeking products made with cleaner ingredients, prioritizing ethical manufacturing, or looking to support brands owned by women or Black and brown founders, trying something new is a great way to reset for the months to come. As you explore new options,…
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