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Project 2020 and the Town of Boley announce SELF MADE: Boley, Oklahoma Boley, Okla. -- In a collaborative effort with GRANDchild Productions and C.J. Kirkland, a freelance writer with a focus on conveying stories that exemplify the human spirit, Project 2020, and the Town of Boley are pleased to announce an evening celebrating Black Excellence. The celebration will take place on February 4, 2023 @ 6 pm at the Boley Community Center featuring LIVE performances from local artist, “Colored Memories”, and the book launch of SELF MADE: Boley, Oklahoma SELF MADE is a creative non-fiction work written by author C.J. Kirkland: a collection of personal narratives accompanied by stunning images culminating in an understanding of the soul and spirit of Boley residents: those who built this town and those who remain a part of its tapestry and truth. “Colored Memories” is comprised of twenty-five digitally colorized photographs from Boley, the “crown jewel” of All-Black Towns. The exhibit is made possible by The Coltrane Group, an Oklahoma-based organization focused on the revitalization of the All-Black Towns of Oklahoma. Attendees will gain a broader understanding of Black History in Oklahoma and the significant role Boley played in our state and in America. Project 2020’s main purpose, in partnership with the Town of Boley, is to assist and aid in the growth and revitalization of our historic downtown district and its businesses. Through façade grants, donations, and hosting events, we strive to preserve and restore our historic architecture, land, and rodeo while maintaining its unique charm and beauty. This is a free ticketed event open to the public. For detailed information about this event, please contact Karen Ekuban at karenekuban@yahoo. com or 303-476-3779. For tickets visit Eventbrite.
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The descents of the late Roy and Mary Ann Ballard of Clearview met at the Clearview Main Street Community Building for a pre-Christmas celebration. Roy and Mary Ann had three girls named Shirley, Marilyn, and Lavada Marie (deceased). Those three girls had eight children. Those children now have fifteen children together, the oldest an OSU graduate, one a junior at Pitt State, one is a first-year student at OSU, one is a first-year student at University of Arkansas, the others are in high school and elementary school. One senior has signed to play softball at Tulsa University. Shirley and husband Donnie Nero and Marilyn and husband Ted live in Clearview. On Christmas day, Shirley hosted the family at her home. Roy and Mary Ann would be immensely proud of their grandchildren and great grandchildren.
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Felix Linden and wife Megan are educators in the Oklahoma City public schools. They both were named teacher of the year at their perspective schools and will compete for teach of the year for Oklahoma City School District. When Felix heard the announcement, he could imagine his daddy, who is from Louisiana, smiling and saying “Ain’t dat sumpting?”
Read moreSouthern superstition holds that people who eat black-eyed peas on New Year’s Day will be blessed with a year›s worth of good luck. But why, exactly, are black-eyed peas lucky — and what›s the story behind the tasty tradition? Here›s what you need to know: Black-eyed peas’ history can be traced back to Africa, but trade routes made them common throughout Europe and India. The medium-sized bean (yes, black-eyed peas are technically beans) made its way to North America via slave ships by the 1700s, according to “Soul Food: The Surprising Story of an American Cuisine One Plate at a Time” by Adrian Miller. The crop became so popular in the Southern U.S., particularly among Native Americans, that many people believed it was native to the Americas.
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Lamar community celebrates with Family Christmas
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I gave Santa chocolate chip cookies. Ona Harjo 7th When I got my phone and when all my family was together. Nessa Barrett 7th My favorite Christmas memory was in 2016 and it was at my aunt’s and all my family was together. We all made gingerbread men and we took Christmas pictures and watched Christmas movies and drank hot cocoa. Jayla Ashely 7th When my dog wasn’t dead. Keylee Palmer 7th When I got to see my uncle that I don’t get to see often. Riley Higgins 7th One of my favorite Christmas memory was when my mom got me and my sister dogs named Loki off of Thor and Zachary Binks of of Hocus Pocus. Serenity Henry 7th When my uncle was here. He was here for 4 days. He brought us things. He is very nice. Tehani Aguilar 7th My favorite Christmas would probably be the year of 2018 because I still had my grandma and we just laughed about everything that day baking cookies, because there was a big mess. Alisha Vannasdall 8th When I still lived in South Africa and I still believed in Santa. I had a big family that loved me and my father was still alive. We also celebrated Christmas in a mansion there. Ruchen van Wyk 8th When 2 years ago we got our birthdate on an ornament and we got tablets, expensive gifts and my favorite dinner, which is hamburger, rice and gravy. And last of all my uncle visited us. Tia Aguillar 8th When I was like 8 my mom bought me and my brothers nerf guns and we went outside and had a nerf war. Brent Vann 8th HIGH SCHOOL My favorite Christmas memory is when we did not do presents so we could save and give to others. We went around giving presents to others. Then when me and my family were done we went home and just spent time with each other. Dakota Robinett 11th The school took me to get a skateboard. Gaven Walls 11th My favorite Christmas memory is when all of my family gets together to have dinner with each other. We have dinner together every Christmas on Christmas day. We also have holiday punch. Nik Fife 11th When I was about 5 or 6 years old my mom bought me a Hot Lava Lamp. I was excited it glowed blue, purple, and red. I loved it. I also got a white blanket with blue flowers. I don’t remember a lot but this is all I remember. Grace Bennett 11th My favorite Christmas memory is when I got a tortoise. He is now 4. Paris P. 11th My favorite Christmas memory was when we had Christmas at my grandma’s house. She cooked dinner and my little cousins came over and we played with them and then got our presents. Adraya McLaud 12th My favorite memory is when I was in the 5th grade. I went to shop with the police officer and got a lot of presents and had a great time with them and I wish I could revisit this. We also ate pizza hut at the end of the day. Adam Hill 12th My favorite Christmas memory was when I was a little kid with my family. They got my favorite toys and they got me bull riding stuff because I wanted to be one. Chaparney Hicks 12th
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