ATHENS, Ohio—Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost advised state colleges to cease granting race-based scholarships. Ohio University, one of the state’s largest higher education institutions, has heeded the advice. With nearly 25,000 students, only 7% are Black.  This decision comes after the Supreme Court struck down affirmative action last year. The ruling declared that affirmative action […]

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A letter addressed to legislative leadership in Oklahoma names 350 local and national groups calling for an investigation of the state Department of Education. They are also calling for the immediate removal of State Superintendent Ryan Walters.  This push is a direct response to the near-constant rhetoric that comes from Walters. While this is nothing […]

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For the past year, I've had the profound honor of serving as the Executive Director of the Greenwood Rising museum, a role that has filled me with deep gratitude and an overwhelming sense of purpose.  During this period, I've encountered remarkable individuals whose powerful experiences while exploring the rich history of the Greenwood District have […]

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Edmond, OK—Oklahoma State Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters took to his car this week to film a new video accusing Edmond Public Schools of allegedly allowing pornographic material in their libraries and classrooms.  The material he’s referring to are two books, The Glass Castle and The Kite Runner. The former is a memoir from […]

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Tulsa Community College hosted a grand opening Thursday to celebrate the completion of its TCC Cybersecurity Lab. The new facility at the Southeast Campus location features two computer lab classrooms and a fully functional data center to ensure students have access to cutting-edge, secure network technology. Once students become familiar with the lab, they will […]

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