Lessie Randle Turns 112, Last Known Massacre Survivor
Lessie Benningfield Randle, the last known survivor of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, celebrated her 112th birthday with dozens of friends and family.
Tulsa Culture News
In Tulsa, culture news means the social forces shaping identity, community heritage celebrations and the cultural shifts that define the area. This page covers the institutions that hold these experiences together and the moments that resonate across the city.
Native American
Live Poll
Do you believe community-organized cultural events effectively strengthen ties in your local area?
Wakaya Youth Hosts Native Fright Fest in Tulsa
The community event featured Indigenous storytelling and spooky activities for local families.
Awards
Live Poll
Do you support your local government renaming public streets to honor individual private citizens?
Tulsa Honors Music Manager Jim Halsey With Street Name
The city renamed a portion of Easton Street near the OKPOP Museum to celebrate the long-time music industry executive.
African-American
Tulsa to Host Third Black Educator Excellence Awards
The Greater Tulsa Area African American Affairs Commission will honor five local educators at an awards ceremony this Tuesday.
Hispanic
Oklahoma Hispanic Hall of Fame Inducted Seven
The 2026 induction ceremony in Tulsa honored seven individuals for their contributions to the Hispanic community.
Youth
Live Poll
Should your local government maintain permanent nighttime curfews for teenagers in downtown areas?
Tulsa City Council to Vote on Permanent Teen Curfew
The council will vote on a proposal to extend the current downtown curfew for youth on October 21, 2026.
Reporting here centers on heritage events, the evolution of community traditions, the impact of local cultural institutions and shifts in the values that connect residents. Coverage reaches across the city and the communities around it to identify the forces that define social identity. The history of the area and its diverse origins act as a constant foundation for how these stories develop. Changing demographics and the rise of new social movements frequently drive which issues appear on the local stage.