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All-Black Towns of Oklahoma: An Exhibit at the Zarrow Center

Zarrow Center for Art & Education 124 E. Reconciliation Way, Tulsa, OK, United States

In the early 1900s, there were as many as 50 all-black towns in Oklahoma. Black Oklahomans created spaces to offer safety, opportunity and freedom to their communities. Over the course […]

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Hogue 125 Inspired: Oklahoma Landscapes

Alexandre Hogue Gallery 2930 East 5th Street, Tulsa, OK, United States

The University of Tulsa is excited to celebrate what would have been the 125th birthday of artist Alexandre Hogue, former head of TU’s Department of Art and namesake of the […]

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Postponed: Academics and Ales

Heirloom Rustic Ales 2113 E Admiral Blvd, Tulsa, OK

Due to inclement weather, this event has been postponed until March 7. A night of informal research presentations at Heirloom Rustic Ales. Grab a drink and hear the following Kendall College of Arts & Sciences faculty present on history, music and more: Thomas Buoye (history), Machele Dill (School of Music), Matt Lemmond (School of Art, […]

Early Oklahoma: Black Hope/Black Dreams exhibition

Allen Chapman Student Union 440 S Gary Ave, Tulsa, OK, United States

Early Oklahoma: Black Hope/Black Dreams features the accomplishments of three individuals who had a vision for greater opportunity and equality for themselves and others. Edward (Edwin) Preston McCabe arrived in Oklahoma Territory in 1889. He was experienced in finance, law, land development and politics. McCabe sought a place where African Americans could establish their own […]

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Postponed: Documentary Screening: Harriet Tubman, Visions of Freedom

Tyrrell Hall 2930 East 6th Street, Tulsa, OK, United States

Note: Due to inclement weather, this event has been postponed until Feb. 21. Kick off Black History Month with a new documentary about the legendary life of Harriet Tubman, who repeatedly risked her life to help other African Americans out of slavery. TU professor Kristen Oertel will host a discussion afterward over peach cobbler from […]

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Cultures of the Americas Seminar

Zarrow Center for Art & Education 124 E. Reconciliation Way, Tulsa, OK, United States

The Helmerich Center for American Research at Gilcrease Museum and the Oklahoma Center for the Humanities invite you to attend a public seminar and discussion featuring Alaina E. Roberts and her new book I’ve Been Here All the While: Black Freedom on Native Land (University of Pennsylvania Press, 2021). Roberts will be joined by two […]

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Shakespeare’s Catholic Dimension

Tyrrell Hall 2930 East 6th Street, Tulsa, OK, United States

Paul Voss (Georgia State University) will discuss the Catholic aspects of William Shakespeare's work.

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In the Kingdom of Shadows book launch

Zarrow Center for Art & Education 124 E. Reconciliation Way, Tulsa, OK, United States

Secrecy can call to mind mystery, darkness, wickedness and the unknown. Meanwhile, the cultural origins of government transparency are equally murky. By looking at the interplay of politics and culture in the French Revolution, we can gain insights into our attitudes towards secrecy today. Join us at the Zarrow Center to celebrate Nicole Bauer's new […]

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All-Black Towns of Oklahoma Symposium

101 E. Archer 101 E. Archer St., Tulsa, OK, United States

In the early 1900s, there were as many as 50 all-black towns in Oklahoma. Over the course of the century, the number and sizes of these towns shrank drastically. Only 13 of the original 50 exist today. Now, the Oklahoma Center for the Humanities is bringing together state and town leaders to discuss possible futures […]

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Documentary Screening: Harriet Tubman, Visions of Freedom

Tyrrell Hall 2930 East 6th Street, Tulsa, OK, United States

Kick off Black History Month with a new documentary about the legendary life of Harriet Tubman, who repeatedly risked her life to help other African Americans out of slavery. TU professor Kristen Oertel will host a discussion afterward over peach cobbler from Wanda J’s.

Free

Cancelled: Judas and the Black Messiah viewing and discussion

DEI Office 3126 E. 5th Pl., Tulsa, OK

CANCELLED Join TU's Office for Diversity, Equity and inclusion and former Black Panther Party member Elmer Dixon to watch the blockbuster film Judas and the Black Messiah either from your own device on Amazon Prime Watch Party or in the DEI Office. The film explores the history and current relevance of the Black Panther Party, […]

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Work of Sovereignty Exhibition

101 E. Archer 101 E. Archer St., Tulsa, OK, United States

Explore the history and future of tribal nationhood before and after the supreme court ruling on tribal jurisdiction (McGirt v. Oklahoma, 2020). Work of Sovereignty features historical photographs and art […]

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Pizza and Oklahoma Politics

Chapman Hall 2830 East 5th Street, Tulsa, OK, United States

Join TU Communications Hall of Fame inductee Jenkin Jones, Jr. for a lecture on the history of Oklahoma politics. This event is free to attend and lunch will be provided. […]

Reproductive Rights Symposium

101 E. Archer 101 E. Archer St., Tulsa, OK, United States

“Reproductive Rights and Freedom” will foster public conversation on urgent questions concerning individual rights and bodily autonomy with broad implications for gender equality, community well being, privacy, healthcare, tribal sovereignty […]

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Academics and Ales

Heirloom Rustic Ales 2113 E Admiral Blvd, Tulsa, OK

A night of informal research presentations at Heirloom Rustic Ales. Grab a drink and hear the following Kendall College of Arts & Sciences faculty present on history, music and more: […]