The Greenwood Chamber of Commerce, Inc.

Greenwood Legacy Corporation Board applications are now open.

GLC is expanding its Board of Directors by adding six new members: one representative from the Elders’ Council, one representative from the forthcoming Resident Council, and four additional community members.

We are seeking Tulsans committed to Greenwood’s legacy and the full implementation of the Kirkpatrick Heights Greenwood Master Plan. Ideal applicants bring integrity, collaboration, and experience as North Tulsa residents, business owners, or leaders in community development, nonprofit governance, finance, or law.

Applications are open through Sunday, July 5.
Apply here: https://www.greenwoodlegacy.org/about -board-expansion

Building a better way: A new facility planned for the John Hope Franklin Center for Reconciliation will tell untold stories and encourage community conversation Since its formation in 2007, the John Hope Franklin Center for Reconciliation has been working to build trust, cooperation and relationships among people divided by decades of racial strife, conflict

Juneteenth in OKC and Tulsa will include Lupe Fiasco, Lakeside, Transformation Church and more. Here's what to know about the date and events. See link below ⬇️

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FYI

A few days ahead of the candidate filing deadline, three challengers have emerged for Vanessa Hall-Harper's seat on Tulsa's City Council.

We reached out Corinice Wilson, Reggie Williams and Mareo Johnson to hear more about their plans and priorities for District 1, which covers a large swatch of north Tulsa.

Check out our story to learn more: https://theokeagle.org/2026/06/04/government/post/challengers-city-council-district-1/

Tulsa Marks 105 Years Since the Race Massacre that Destroyed Black Wall Street Tulsa is marking 105 years since one of the worst acts of racial violence in American history destroyed the Greenwood District,

Peabo Bryson, Soul Singer Known as the Voice of Love, Dies at 75 He was admired for impassioned duets with singers like Roberta Flack and Celine Dion and for the Disney hits “Beauty and the Beast” and “A Whole New World.”

More high school graduates are taking a closer look at careers in the skilled trades instead of the traditional four-year college route.

Industry leaders say demand remains strong for HVAC, plumbing and electrical workers, especially as many experienced tradespeople near retirement.

Eden Jones News On 6 has more on what it could mean for the future workforce ⬇️ in the comments.