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Tulsa Church, Nonprofit To Continue Food Giveaways As Pandemic Restrictions Lift

Artist Presents First Installation In Greenwood Art Project: 'Education Is Everything'

Artist Presents First Installation In Greenwood Art Project: ‘Education Is Everything’ The Greenwood Art Project is presenting its first art piece to address and raise awareness of the Tulsa Race Massacre. The piece named Greenwood..A Trilogy in Reflection, depicts the three phases of Greenwood s history. Katherine Mitchell, the creator of the piece, said having her artwork displayed in the Vernon AME church warms her heart. I always wanted it to be here because of the history of this magnificent church. To be able to donate it and have it be installed here permanently, it s just everything, Mitchell said.  She said each plate represents a moment in time in Greenwood. The first plate represents the thriving community that was once prosperous.

New Program Works To Revitalize Tulsa Neighborhoods In Need

The City of Tulsa is trying a new idea to revitalize neighborhoods that need some help. Community leaders said your neighborhood environment can significantly impact your overall quality of life. The city’s new Vibrant Neighborhoods Partnership Program aims to use federal and other public investment funds to help neighborhoods in need prosper. Emily Scott with the Tulsa Planning Office said they ve selected areas across the city that are eligible to apply for the program. This program looks to really holistically improve the physical, economic, social, and service environment of a neighborhood,” said Scott, neighborhood revitalization planner. The city uses different housing market indicators to find places that are ripe for improvement. Scott told News On 6 they also look at social concepts like crime and safety, education and employment levels, and health and wellness.