Focus: Black Oklahoma
Every Third Sunday at 3 p.m. and following Friday at 1 p.m.
Focus: Black Oklahoma is a news and public affairs program covering topics relevant to the African American and BIPOC communities statewide. The show seeks to inform the public through stories and interviews, engage the community through lively discussion, and spotlight local artists and creators.
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This episode of Focus: Black Oklahoma features stories on the need for reparative justice following the 'Beyond Apology' report, significant changes to the federal student aid program, FAFSA, and more.
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This episode of Focus: Black Oklahoma features stories on Gov. Kevin Stitt's executive order aiming to cut finding for DEI initiatives, Tulsa's hip-hop legacy, and two Black women with gaps in their teeth share their experiences of self-acceptance.
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This episode of Focus: Black Oklahoma features stories on the Oklahoma Ethics Commission, seeking freedom and safety as an immigrant, and rebuilding Tulsa's tree canopy after severe weather.
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This episode of Focus: Black Oklahoma features stories on Oklahomans Against Occupation rallying for the ceasefire in Gaza, a court victory for Muscogee Freedmen and the legacy of The Gap Band.
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KOSU and Focus: Black Oklahoma (FBO) are the recipients of a grant from the American Press Institute’s Civic Discourse and Community Voices Fund.
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This episode of Focus: Black Oklahoma features stories on how libraries are coping with book bans, the Free Mom Hugs movement and the debate over the prairie chicken.
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KOSU, StateImpact Oklahoma and Focus: Black Oklahoma won 25 awards from the Oklahoma Society of Professional Journalists, Professional Chapter for stories that aired during 2021.
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This episode of Focus: Black Oklahoma features a look at police reform recommendations, the push by State Superintendent Ryan Walters to bring PragerU Kids curriculum into K-12 classrooms and an effort to propel Black professionals in Tulsa to the top of the cybersecurity field.
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This episode of Focus: Black Oklahoma features the controversial decision to drop criminal charges against seven police officers in Oklahoma County, Black women overcoming obstacles to achieve their dreams in higher education and how Clara Luper's life and teachings are providing relevance today.
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This episode of Focus: Black Oklahoma features a conversation on revitalization plans for the Greenwood District, a report on the development of the HBCU Chess Classic and the story of makeup artist Dillon Peña.