Civic Engagement

Feb. 25, 2026

Longtime Civil Rights Leader Rev. Jesse Jackson Dies

Former presidential candidate and King collaborator passes away after long health battle.

Feb. 24, 2026

Oklahoma Sit-In Participants Inspire OCU Students

Firsthand accounts of the civil rights movement shared with college students

Feb. 23, 2026

Emmett Till's Cousin to Speak in Bartlesville

Joshua Harris-Till, former National Young Democrats president, to share civil rights legacy

Feb. 20, 2026

Art Exhibit at Oklahoma Capitol Honors Gun Violence Victims

Tulsa hospital shooting victim's family displays 1,000+ Soul Boxes to urge lawmakers to act

Feb. 19, 2026

Rev. Jesse Jackson, Civil Rights Icon, Dies at 84

Cherokee Nation leader calls him a lifelong champion for equality

Feb. 17, 2026

Unsung Heroes of Oklahoma Civil Rights Sit-Ins: Minute Men Commandos

The Minute Men Commandos protected participants in Oklahoma City sit-ins during the Civil Rights Movement.

Feb. 17, 2026

Muslim Leaders Seek Dialogue After Mosque Denial in Broken Arrow

Islamic Society of Tulsa opens doors to public amid potential legal battle over rejected mosque proposal

Feb. 16, 2026

Cherokee Nation Boosts Grassroots Support Across Communities

New initiatives empower local organizations and leaders to shape the future of tribal communities.

Feb. 13, 2026

Student Walkouts Spark Partisan Clash at Oklahoma Capitol

Republicans and Democrats clash over student rights and consequences

Feb. 12, 2026

Oklahoma Lawmakers Demand Crackdown on Student Protests

Legislators call for disciplinary action against students and teachers involved in walkouts against ICE

Feb. 12, 2026

Oklahoma Republican Lawmakers Demand Probe of Student Walkouts

Lawmakers call for investigation into student protests against ICE tactics during school hours

Feb. 12, 2026

Students Stage Walkout at Union High School

Protest against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) draws large student participation

Feb. 11, 2026

Oklahoma Youth Governors Take Office

Kid Governor and 4-H Junior Governor programs swear in new leaders

Feb. 11, 2026

Oklahoma School Walkouts Spark Free Speech Debate

Student protests over immigration enforcement raise questions about consequences for activism.

Feb. 11, 2026

Oklahoma Youth Governors Take Office

Kid Governor and 4-H Junior Governor programs hold inauguration ceremonies at the State Capitol

Feb. 7, 2026

Tulsa World: The Responsibilities of Citizenship

Democracy requires active civic participation, not just rights.