Category Archives: Arts & Entertainment

Quraysh Ali Lansana, Enid native, receives NAACP Image Award

Quraysh Ali Lansana, born Ray Myles, in Enid, was awarded an NAACP Image Award for his work in literature and education in a ceremony in Los Angeles on Feb. 17. From The Oklahoman: Lansana — who attended the University of Oklahoma before he crossed over from broadcast news to poetry — and co-author Georgia A.

Occupy OKC statement addresses recent issues and updates event schedule

Occupy OKC released a statement on Tuesday, Nov. 2: Memorial Service For “The Poet” Occupy OKC will host a public memorial service for “The Poet” this Saturday evening, November 5th, at Kerr Park in downtown Oklahoma City at 6:00 p.m. The service will celebrate the life of this homeless youth who changed the life of

OccupyOKC Plans Protest at State Capital, Other Major Events This Weekend

OKLAHOMA CITY – On Saturday, October 29th, Occupy OKC will be joining with other Occupy groups in Oklahoma in a protest march to the State Capitol. The protest march will leave Kerr Park at 11:30am. The event will feature several distinguished guest speakers and a series of short speeches by participants of Occupy OKC and

Oklahoma’s 25th Fall Peace Festival

Saturday, Nov. 12th, 10 am to 4 pm Civic Center Music Hall – “Hall of Mirrors” Admission Free The 25th annual Peace Festival will be a holiday shopping bazaar, featuring tables of more than 50 social justice groups and local crafts vendors. It will take place on Saturday, Nov. 12th, from 10 am to 4

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