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‘Laborfest’ to promote Oklahoma labor history through music, film, and art

admin — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 21:16:07 +0000

Oklahoma’s largest coalition of labor Unions and labor activists, the Central Oklahoma Labor Federation (COLF), today announced its plans for the first ever “Oklahoma Laborfest.” "The purpose of this festival is to create greater awareness of Oklahoma’s working class culture and to build pride in the state’s rich labor history through music, the arts, and community,” said COLF President Tim O’Connor. "Our youth should know about Oklahoma labor heroes like Kate Barnard and Pete Hanraty. They should know our state motto ‘Labor Omnia Vincit’ which means ‘Labor Conquers All.’ We should appreciate Oklahoma’s history of fighting for workers’ rights since the beginning of statehood.”

VOK Update #18

admin — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 13:28:39 +0000

Send Us Your Vote for Call Letters; VOK joins Nat'l Federation of Community Broadcasters; Prometheus offers to help Get On Air; Capital Campaign begins; Net Neutrality is important to our success - you can help

Nothin’ But Non-Profit: Central Oklahoma Community Action Agency has something for everyone

admin — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 16:39:05 +0000

by Courtney Gilman. I first found about Central Oklahoma Community Action Agency (COCAA) in September 2009, after deciding to take the plunge and try my hand at home ownership. The City of Norman offers a grant for first time home buyers for those who qualify, with certain contingencies. One of those was a first-time homebuyer’s class, which happened to be partnered with COCAA.

CART public meeting to discuss service reductions

admin — Wed, 19 May 2010 16:14:39 +0000

As Norman city sales tax revenue declines, Cleveland Area Rapid Transit will be focusing on proposed changes to four bus routes and its disability service at an upcoming public meeting on Thursday.

Norman becomes Oklahoma’s first Fair Trade Town

admin — Fri, 14 May 2010 17:40:44 +0000

by Gene Perry A resolution passed by the Norman City Council on Tuesday has completed the final step to make Norman the first official Fair Trade Town in Oklahoma and the 17th in the United States.

Nothin’ But Non-Profit: EARC thrift stores providing community and independence for almost half a century

admin — Mon, 10 May 2010 14:06:50 +0000

by Courtney Gilman. I first learned about Employment and Residential Centers (EARC), an Edmond-based non-profit that works with people with developmental disabilities, from a good friend and former employee. EARC combines two of my greatest interests: helping people in need and second-hand consumption. The idea has been working for them for more than 40 years. I spoke with Kim Pittman, who manages the organization's two Edmond thrift stores.

VOK Update #17

admin — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 17:17:30 +0000

The FCC has ruled on our 2007 Dibble application. We won! FCC Ruling — Call Letters — Prometheus Radio Project — Cordell & Wynnewood — Web Magazine — Founders & Founders Party

The other side of history: Some Oklahomans criticize 89er Day celebrations

admin — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 13:29:33 +0000

by Casey Holcomb Last weekend Oklahoma celebrated 89er Day with parades, cook-outs, and festivals held all over the state. But for some Oklahomans, the Land Runs these festivals commemorate are not cause for celebration. Existing alongside the popular history of the Oklahoma Land Runs is a story of painful relocations, extermination, and loss.

Oklahoma school children, faith groups to present pennies for peace to Greg Mortenson

admin — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 14:17:18 +0000

by Brenda Wheelock More than 30 schools, faith groups and other organizations from across the state will participate in a “Pennies for Peace-Oklahoma” presentation to renowned author and humanitarian Greg Mortenson when he visits the University of Oklahoma on Wednesday, April 21.

Nothin’ But Non-Profit: Touchstone Youth Project helps lift disadvantaged youth off the ground

admin — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 15:32:56 +0000

by Courtney Gilman Touchstone Youth Project, a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization, was founded in 2002 to serve disadvantaged Oklahoma youth through adventure-based education, mentoring, and life-skills cultivation. Courtney Gilman, Touchstone Program Manager, interviewed the organization’s co-founder, Nicole Hunzicker.