PORTLAND, Ore. – As a small but mighty population, Black people in Portland archive and hold on to memories, places, and spaces. A Black Studies curriculum at Portland State University connects incarcerated students to unapologetic education. Surprisingly, Oregon became the only “free state” admitted into the Union with exclusionary laws against Black Free People of […]

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LAWTON, Okla. — As concerns grow over the environmental and health risks posed by nickel refineries, Westwin Resistance is organizing teach-ins this year to educate and mobilize the community against toxic industrial development on Tribal lands.  Titled “Warning Signs: The Dangers of Building a Toxic Refinery,” the event will take place on Thursday, February 13, […]

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NORMAN, Okla.--Despite icy roads across town on Thursday morning, Norman residents gathered outside Representative Tom Cole’s office to protest what they say is the growing influence of billionaire Elon Musk in government decisions—with former President Donald Trump allowing it. “As your constituents, we wish to present our serious concerns with President Trump and his administration’s […]

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OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty (OK-CADP) will hold its 33rd Annual Awards Dinner and Meeting on Saturday, May 17, featuring keynote speaker Cece Jones-Davis, an award-winning faith leader, impact strategist, and social justice advocate. Jones-Davis, recognized for her pivotal role in the #JusticeforJulius campaign, led efforts that spared Julius […]

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Oklahomans of all backgrounds came together for the #50501 capitol protests to defend democracy and peacefully resist fascism. These demonstrations took place at every capitol in the United States on Wednesday, February 5th, 2025.  The afternoon air was filled with cold mist, but that didn’t stop hundreds of people from roaring “Hey hey, ho ho […]

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