A ‘Lessons in Leadership’ panel discussion will be held in the Great Hall on Feb 20 from 1-2 p.m. to celebrate Black History and Heritage Month. ‘Lessons in Leadership’ will feature the Clara Luper Legacy Committee, a group whose mission is to educate on the civil rights movement and keep the story and legacy of…
“Educational, Informative, and Simply Fun”: Black History Month 2023
The end of February consequently results in the end of Black History Month, a nationally recognized celebration that pays tribute to the contributions of generations of African Americans and black individuals despite the adversity they faced in American society. First celebrated as only a week-long endeavor in 1926, Black History Month reached its current duration…
Editorial: Editors admonish creation of anti-trans state senate bill
The editors urge students to oppose anti-trans legislation in Oklahoma.
Students participate in national BLM protests
Students have attended protests to demand justice for victims of police brutality.
New Police Chief Hosts Community Forum
OCU Police Chief Dexter Nelson hosted a virtual forum Sept. 9 to answer questions from the campus community and discuss police presence both on and off campus.
University officials respond to discrimination allegations
University officials are responding to allegations of discrimination and retaliation.
Editorial: Students, faculty encouraged to attend Summit, support LGBTQ+
The editors encourage students attend the upcoming Freedom Oklahoma College Summit, an opportunity to lear about LGBTQ+ advocacy.
OCU chosen to host Oklahoma LGBTQ+ Summit
Oklahoma City University is set to host the eighth annual Freedom Oklahoma College Summit for the first time on Feb. 21.
Students to paint mural honoring Clara Luper
Two students are planning to paint a mural on campus in honor of Clara Luper.
Daughter of Clara Luper to visit campus for civil rights dialogue
The daughter of Clara Luper, Oklahoma City civil rights activist, will visit campus to honor the 60th anniversary of the sit-ins led by her mother.
School of Law hosts “Know Your Rights” forum
The OCU School of Law will host an interactive forum discussing citizen’s rights while interacting with police officers, titled “Know Your Rights 101.”
Emmy-award winning filmmaker visits OCU
By Lauren Matheny, Web Editor Paul Saltzman, a documentary filmmaker and founder of Moving Beyond Prejudice, will lead a one-day workshop at OCU on Oct. 4. The even will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Tom and Brenda McDaniel University Center. Registration is $25 and will include lunch. Students interested in…
Title IX suit filed against Yale University for “hostile sexual environment”
The Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights announced it will open an investigation to review Yale’s policies for dealing with sexual harassment and sexual assault, according to the Yale Herald.
