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Gov. Kevin Stitt’s signature on House Bill 4156 means Oklahoma joins the handful of other states trying to change the status quo of U.S. immigration enforcement.
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This episode of Focus: Black Oklahoma features stories on the transition from SoonerCare to SoonerSelect, the first African American educator to claim the title of Oklahoma Teacher of the Year, honoring Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy, and more.
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Sarah Liese is Diné and an enrolled member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians. She is passionate about heart-centered storytelling for Native American communities. Sarah joins the team in its continued effort to expand Indigenous affairs reporting in Oklahoma.
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The Cherokee Nation and Gov. Kevin Stitt continue to disagree on the terms of a tribal tag compact.
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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The Council on American-Islamic Relations has released its annual Civil Right Report. It details record-high instances of anti-Muslim hate in the wake of the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel.
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The two fastest-growing groups of eligible U.S. voters — Latinos and Asian Americans — also have the lowest voter registration rates. Advocates are trying to boost sign-ups for a healthier democracy.
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Gossett won the award for An Officer And A Gentleman, and also got an Emmy for Roots. More recent prominent roles for the Broadway star and civil rights activist were in The Color Purple and Watchmen.
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Biden officials approved proposals for the U.S. census and federal surveys to change how Latinos are asked about their race and ethnicity and to add a checkbox for "Middle Eastern or North African."
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This episode of Focus: Black Oklahoma features stories on a controversial bill in the state legislature, a heated city council race in Enid, wildfires in Western Oklahoma, and more.
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6 white ex-lawmen sentenced to a total of 132 years in federal prison for the 2023 racially-motivated torture of Michael Corey Jenkins and Eddie Parker during a no-warrant house raid.
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"Nothing in this act," the legislation states, ".... May be construed to inhibit or violate the First Amendment rights of any student or employee." But its opponents say it does just that.
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Hunter Elward was sentenced to about 20 years in prison, while Jeffrey Middleton was given a 17.5-year prison sentence. Four other ex-law enforcement officers will be sentenced later this week.
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The multiple Grammy award-winning singer-songwriter discusses Cowboy Carter and the moment that inspired her to delve into country music. Beyoncé's eighth studio album was released Friday.
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Oklahoma lawmakers are considering ways to make the state less attractive to immigrants who don’t have legal permission to be in the country.