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Black Leadership is Now: House Democrat Members to Host Black History Day at the Capitol

Monday, February 24 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – February 25, members of the House Democratic Caucus will host the Annual Black History Day at the Oklahoma State Capitol. "We are excited to be bringing back the Black History Day at the Capitol program for the 3rd year in a row,” said Rep. Jason Lowe, D-Oklahoma City. “We're honored to have... Read More.

NOC Enid Hosts Black History Month program Feb. 20

Thursday, February 20 by Ponca City Now

City of Enid Ward 2 Commissioner Derwin Norwood will speak at Black History Month on Thursday, Feb. 20 at NOC Enid.The program will begin at 11:30 a.m. in Montgomery Hall in the Gantz Center.Norwood will speak on “African Americans and Labor.” All NOC students, faculty, staff, and the public are invited.A free lunch serving... Read More.

Atwoods Black Friday Sale is Happening Now, Incredible Deals at Your Local Ponca City Atwoods

Friday, November 29 by Ponca City Now

It’s time to shop. The Atwoods Black Friday Sale is happening now! Shop incredible deals at your local Ponca City Atwoods, 401 East Prospect, from November 29th thru December 1st. This is the link for the Black Friday only deals: http://www.atwoods.com/circular?flyer_run_id=1051180&flyer_type_name=atwoodsranchhomem1000&locale=en And this is the link for the 3-day sale deals, which will run Nov. 29 – Dec.... Read More.

Shelby Black Added to Lady Mavs’ Basketball Staff

Tuesday, August 8 by Lyman James

NOC Tonkawa named Shelby Black as the assistant women's basketball coach this week. Black is a recent Oklahoma State University Graduate where she earned a degree in University Studies and Secondary Education. She played at NOC Enid and Grayson County (TX). Black, a native of Red Rock, Oklahoma, attended Frontier High School. She has... Read More.

Former Kay County Corrections officer convicted of facilitating white supremacist assault on Black inmates

Friday, April 15 by Lyman James

A former Kay County Corrections Officer is convicted of facilitating white supremacist assault on Black inmates. The following is from the United States Dept. Of Justice: “The evidence and testimony revealed that, on May 18, 2017, while Ware served as the Lieutenant of the KCDC, he ordered lower-ranking corrections officers to move two Black pretrial... Read More.

Jonathan Waddell gives Black History Month speech

Tuesday, March 2 by Lyman James

In celebration of Black History Month, Northern Oklahoma College hosted Jonathan Waddell in Enid Thursday. Waddell spoke on the Black Family: Representation, Identity and Diversity; Exploring the African Diaspora and the Spread of Black Families Across the United States. Waddell spoke of his own family and how they influenced his life. “My mother was... Read More.

Black Lives Matter protest in Ponca City went as planned

Tuesday, June 9 by Lyman James

Hundreds of protestors took part in the Black Lives Matter protest yesterday in Ponca City.The protest started at 5th and Overbrook and marched down to city hall on Grand Ave. between 5th and 6th streets. Ambulance was called on scene for two people with heat-related issues. The protest remained peaceful.According to Ponca Cityt Police... Read More.

Black Lives Matter Protest scheduled for Monday in Ponca City

Friday, June 5 by Lyman James

A Black Lives Matter protest is scheduled for this upcoming Monday, June 8, beginning at noon in Ponca City.Protestors will gather near the area of 5th and Overbrook, and will march to City Hall, where they will hold a rally. For a time period as needed, 5th street will be blocked to maintain safety from traffic... Read More.