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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 of the century, the number and sizes of these towns shrank drastically. Only 13 of the original 50 exist today. Seeking to shed light on […]

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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 Alexandre Hogue Gallery located in Phillips Hall. Hogue 125 Inspired: Oklahoma Landscapes opens Jan. 19 and demonstrates the artist’s legacy and continued impact on the […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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: […]

History Department Graduation & Awards Reception

McFarlin Library 2933 East 6th Street, Tulsa, OK, United States

The TU community is invited to join TU's History Department in celebrating 2023 history graduates during the department's annual graduation and awards reception.

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First Friday at 101 E. Archer

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

Join us for First Friday at 101 E. Archer and explore our newest exhibition, "We Are Cherokee: Cherokee Freedman and the Right to Citizenship," organized in partnership with the Cherokee […]

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We Are Cherokee: Cherokee Freedmen and the Right to Citizenship

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

We Are Cherokee: Cherokee Freedmen and the Right to Citizenship tells the story of the Cherokee Freedmen community, from chattel slavery’s beginnings in Cherokee Nation through emancipation, and their fight […]

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First Friday at 101 E. Archer

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

Join us for First Friday at 101 E. Archer and explore our newest exhibition, The Tolerance Project, a collection of posters created by prominent artists from around the world. We […]

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