Kendall-Whittier Neighborhood

Voters in Festus, Missouri, delivered a political earthquake after city leaders approved a proposed $6 billion AI data center project without what many residents considered proper transparency.

Critics accused officials of discussing major details behind closed doors and releasing documents too late for meaningful public review before the council vote.

Then voters responded decisively.

Turnout reportedly surged by 129 percent, and every council member supporting the project lost reelection during election week.

Residents are now pushing a recall petition against the mayor while a lawsuit against the city moves forward.

The message from Festus was clear: governments answer voters.

The Unity Gathering – June 12–13, 2026

Weekend Celebration • Oklahoma City, Ok.

FREE EVENT — Open to All

Register and share the event: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfPbwgLa81wgiNPzOI3b0DJa0MpdsP-AQzwa-3xaXDsj4LnQQ/viewform

The weekend of June 12–13 is fast approaching, and this year’s Unity Gathering is shaping up to be something truly special. If you have not yet registered, please do so soon so we can prepare accurately. You do not want to miss this powerful two‑day celebration of history, culture, and community.

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Friday, June 12, 2026 – Meet & Greet
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Oklahoma Indian Territory Museum of Black Creek Freedmen History
8625 S. Walker Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73139

Join us for an informal gathering at the museum to meet fellow attendees, community members, and special guests. Enjoy meaningful conversation and a first look at the stories that will anchor Saturday’s full celebration. Come out and listen to the smooth sound of Maurice Johnson, an American jazz artist whose signature style sets the perfect tone for the evening.

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Saturday, June 13, 2026 – Full Community Celebration
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Southlake Event Center
4302 SW 119th St, Oklahoma City, OK 73173

Saturday features a full day of presentations, performances, history, culture, and community fellowship.

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Event Presenter (Saturday): Ms. Brittany Postoak

Ms. Brittany Postoak is a Mvskoke artist, researcher, and scholar whose work explores Mvskoke history, family memory, land, and the continuation of stories across generations. She is an enrolled citizen of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation.

Bio:
Brittany Postoak is a Mvskoke artist, researcher, and student at Fort Lewis College, where she is pursuing a degree in Native American and Indigenous Studies. Her work centers on Mvskoke history, family memory, land, and the ways stories continue across generations. She is a descendant of Taylor Postoak (Nokose Yahola), who served as Second Chief of the Muscogee Nation after Removal and played a key role in rebuilding and reunifying the Nation following his service alongside Opothleyahola for the Union during the Civil War. Through both research and art, Brittany works to preserve family and community histories that are often fragmented or missing from the historical record.

For this discussion, Brittany will speak about her family connections and how her research into figures such as Taylor Postoak has shaped her understanding of citizenship, belonging, and historical memory within the Muscogee Nation. She will also share her perspective on the current state of Creek Freedmen citizenship, including how archival gaps, documentation systems, and historical policies continue to influence identity, community, and recognition today.

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Council approves reorganizing Improve Our Tulsa funds in North Tulsa Tulsa City Council voted May 13 to flip the management and implementation of the funds from PartnerTulsa to Tulsa Economic Development Capital.

This Sunday (May 17) at 3 p.m., you're invited to join me at Tulsa City Hall for an open and honest conversation about homelessness in Tulsa, the work currently underway, and recent events for individuals experiencing homeless.

Over the last couple of weeks, I’ve heard a lot from Tulsans about recent responses to homelessness services. I know people care deeply about this issue - and so do I. I also know there are questions, frustrations, and different perspectives about how we move forward. That’s why I want to create space to hear directly from you, answer questions, and talk honestly about the work happening across our city.

It's no secret that since taking office, our administration has made homelessness one of our top priorities. We’ve expanded shelter access, launched Safe Move Tulsa, housed nearly 120 people from encampments (with many more to come), opened a winter weather shelter, working to get a low barrier shelter open, and are continuing to build a more coordinated and compassionate response alongside community partners across Tulsa.

There’s still more work ahead, but I believe the only way we move forward is together. Sunday's meeting will be in the Council Chambers on the main floor of City Hall. Hope to see you then.