LOCAL COLUMN: Progressives left their mark on early-day Oklahoma
President Theodore Roosevelt signed the official proclamation declaring Oklahoma the 46th state in the Union one hundred and sixteen years ago this past week.
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President Theodore Roosevelt signed the official proclamation declaring Oklahoma the 46th state in the Union one hundred and sixteen years ago this past week.
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 ...