He chairs the education committee for the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre Centennial Commission and serves as local curator of its new history center, Greenwood Rising, which will be dedicated on June 2 as part of the centennial commemoration. He recently published his 10th book, Black Wall Street 100: An American City Grapples With Its Historical Racial Trauma.
In addition, the Tulsa author, attorney and independent consultant was named Thursday to the 2021 class of the Oklahoma Hall of Fame. I am humbled and honored to join the Oklahoma Hall of Fame. Much of my work centers on building community through education and shared experiences. That work is its own reward. This added, high-level recognition is like icing on the cake, Johnson said in an email to The Oklahoman.
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
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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 Mayor Breea Clarkâs proclamation. February is Black History Month in Norman.
There is no shortage of such history here or in the entire state. Itâs often overlooked or downplayed in light of other issues.