In the tapestry of womanhood, the thread of black womanhood weaves a complex and often misunderstood narrative. As a black woman myself, I’ve faced these challenges firsthand. From the echoing footsteps of history to the everyday struggles we face, being a black woman is a deeply personal journey that many people don’t understand. One of…
Constitution Day roundtable addresses policing
This year’s event was entitled Perspectives on Race and Policing and was sponsored by the Departments of Criminal Justice and Political Science.
Editorial: Administrators urged to reflect on discrimination
The editors encourage administrative officials to examine allegations of discrimination.
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 to welcome freedmen guest speakers
Guest speakers will be on campus in the upcoming weeks to discuss their legal struggles for tribal membership.
OCU names first police chief of color
After months of a national search authorized by President Martha Burger, Major Dexter Nelson has been named to the position.
First theater mainstage to explore race, civil rights
The School of Theatre and the Oklahoma Children’s Theatre are putting on a coproduction of To Kill a Mockingbird.
Title IX begins search for new investigator
OCU’s Title IX Department is searching to hire a new Civil Rights Investigator.
Short film round-up
In Ngendo Mukii’s six-minute short Yellow Fever, the filmmaker uses real-life interviews, animation, and striking images of the human body to explore issues of race, identity, and self-image. Her main topic is the use of skin-lightening creams by African women. The short deals with the issue of feeling uncomfortable in one’s own skin – literally – and…
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.”
OCU professor completes 24 hour race
Dr. Erik Heine, professor of music theory, completed a 24 hour run this October. The 24 the Hard Way race raised money for the Special Friends Foundation, an organization dedicated to providing information and resources for families with children suffering from Rubinstein-Taybi Syndrome.
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…
Music professor trains for philanthropic race
One professor on campus is taking “run for your life” to a whole new level.
Dr. Erik Heine, professor of music theory, will run a 24-hour race in October to raise money for the Special Friends Foundation.
Local transgender candidate heads for historic House race
Julia Sophia, one of two Democratic candidates running for a House seat in District 88, could make history as the first transgender legislator to take office in the US. District 88 lies near the heart of Oklahoma City, including the Paseo and Plaza districts. Julia Sophia is running against Jason Dunnington, an Oklahoma City University visiting…
Cross country team takes national title
The men’s cross country team has claimed their first NAIA title.
Tenth annual 5K run hosted in honor of university volunteer
The 10th Annual Marianne Vanatta Race with the Stars 5k and 1 Mile Fun Walk is scheduled for 8 a.m. Nov. 2 on campus.
