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An OKC golf course will soon see a piece of public art dedicated to James E. Stewart, a former leader of the Oklahoma City chapter of the NAACP.
Who was James. E Stewart? Stewart was elected to the national board of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People in 1953, according to obituaries in The Oklahoman in 1997, when he died at the age of 84. He was president of the Oklahoma City branch of the NAACP for 17 years. His career included a stint as banquet services captain at the Biltmore Hotel, duty with the Marine Corps in World War II, and more than 20 years with Oklahoma Natural Gas, where he retired in 1977 as an assistant to a vice president. His weekly news column "Jimmy Says" appeared in the Black Dis...
BRYAN COUNTY HISTORY: Oberlin, an all-black town Bryan County Genealogy Library Most All-Black towns were created in Oklahoma when former slaves of the five civilized tribes were granted allotments of forty acres. Most chose to live near other African Americans for security and fellowship. They formed communities with churches, schools, businesses, and newspapers. As they grew larger and more established, they advertised in the “states” for other freed slaves to join them. Many of those migrating to the Territory participated in the land run of 1889. From 1865 to 1920 African Americans cr...
O’Connor: EastPoint continues to build people and community Cathy O’Connor It’s Friday evening at Kindred Spirits and the patio is filling with conversation and the sounds of the band warming up. On lead guitar is Dr. Lunn, the family physician from Centennial Clinic next door, having finished with his day seeing patients since 8 a.m. Northeast Oklahoma City is an area rich with Oklahoma history and culture. It’s full of people who have pride in their community, common connections with just about anyone who grew up in Oklahoma City and a story only they could tell. There is a renaissa...
By Andy Rieger | For The Transcript Feb 14, 2021 Feb 14, 2021 Black social critic-comedian Dick Gregory receives a standing ovation for his speech at the Oklahoma Memorial Union Ballroom in February 1971 as part of OU Black Heritage week. He was introduced to the OU crowd by Dr. George Henderson. Photo Provided âA community that is divided will never thrive.â â Dr. Belinda Higgs Hyppolite The reminder from OUâs Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion was delivered at Tuesdayâs Norman City Council meeting as she accepted ...