Oklahoma Magazine

Whether it’s a decades-old fireworks show or a reimagined community gathering, Oklahoma’s Independence Day events are right around the corner.  LibertyFest, Edmond LibertyFest has been a volunteer-led event since its founding in 1972. Eriech Tapia, president of the event, says that’s part of what makes it so special.  “The aspect of having volunteers makes it, […]

In the Potawatomi communities in the United States and Canada, “fewer than a handful” of elders remain who speak Potawatomi as their first language, says Robert Collins, Interdepartmental Potawatomi Language Lead for the Citizen Potawatomi Nation’s (CPN) Cultural Heritage Center. All 39 tribes based in Oklahoma are losing cherished first-language speakers, and the COVID-19 pande...

As sports tourism continues to grow across Oklahoma, athletic trainers remain a critical part of keeping athletes healthy, safe and performing at their peak. From college football Saturdays to youth tournaments that draw thousands of visitors into local communities, certified athletic trainers are often the first medical professionals on the scene when injuries occur.  According...

This summer, you can enjoy time off with the kiddos and keep them entertained – without dropping a dime. After all, there are plenty of free, high-energy and low-cost summer adventures waiting just around the corner. Gathering Place This award-winning 70-acre Tulsa park along the Arkansas River offers free admission, parking and 100-plus activities. Explore […]

This year marks the 105th anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre which took place between May 1 and June 1, 1921, in Tulsa’s Greenwood District. As a way to look towards the future while commemorating the past, Tulsa Mayor Monroe Nichols IV announced the formation of The Greenwood Trust in June 2025, as part of […]