TCCL In the News

Expert discusses efforts to educate people about Tulsa Race Massacre

May 21, 2021 Thank you KOCO News 5 from ABC for speaking with our African-American Resource Center Coordinator Alicia Latimer about our efforts and resources on commemorating the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. View it HERE or click the link below.  

Fox23 shares how TCCL is showcasing Tulsa Race Massacre history

May 20, 2021 Click to view: Rudisill Regional Library using grant money to showcase Tulsa Race Massacre history.

TulsaKids shares info about TCCL's 2021 Summer Reading Program

May 10, 2021 Thank you to TulsaKids Magazine for helping spread the news about this year's Summer Reading Program: Tails and Tales!  https://www.tulsakids.com/tulsa-city-county-librarys-2021-summer-reading-program-is-for-all-ages/

TulsaPeople shares TCCL's Tulsa Race Massacre Commemoration efforts

April 30, 2021 Thank you to TulsaPeople for sharing information about the programs that will conclude TCCL's long series of efforts around commemorating the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre.  https://www.tulsapeople.com/about-town/library-events-commemorating-massacre-conclude/article_fac9eadc-a842-11eb-bf8e-078b3ed9617b.html 

Tulsa World throwback looks at Central Library before and after renovations

Throwback Tulsa: Central Library renovation plans unveiled on this day in 2013 Feb. 20, 2021.

Tulsa Beacon shares Adult Creative Writing Contest info

Thank you to the Tulsa Beacon for sharing information about this year's Adult Creative Writing Contest.  http://tulsabeacon.com/creative-writing-contest-is-started/

Tulsa World promotes Festival of Words and Tommy Orange award event

https://tulsaworld.com/entertainment/books/tulsa-librarys-festival-of-words-honors-tommy-orange/article_f993523c-6708-11eb-8736-4f75d846a79f.html

News On 6 interview re: Adult Creative Writing Contest

Thank you, New On 6 for talking with Tara Farrar about the Library's annual Adult Creative Writing Contest. https://www.newson6.com/story/601eb5418ab0740bbc219e5f/tulsa-county-library-now-accepting-submissions-for-adult-creative-writing-contest  

TulsaKids shares info about TCCL's 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre Centennial programs

Tulsa City-County Library to commemorate 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre Centennial with specialized events

Journal Record highlights TCCL's 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre Centennial programs

On the Town: Programs to illuminate dark chapter in state’s history by Lillie-Beth Brinkman.  Jan. 28, 2021