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Oklahoma All-Black Towns State Conference - Sat. Aug. 20|10 a.m. - 4 p.m. [1]
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Date: 2022-08
On Saturday, August 20, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. the Oklahoma Historical Society is partnering with the Oklahoma Conference of Black Mayors to present the Oklahoma All-Black Towns State Conference, an event that will bring together the mayors of Oklahoma’s 13 All-Black towns. The conference is designed to encourage a network of state agencies to join with the mayors to share resources enabling them to collect, preserve and share their town histories.
In the early 20th century, Oklahoma was home to more than 50 All-Black towns and communities. Segregation and Jim Crow laws led many Blacks to leave the state, then the Great Depression caused more to migrate to urban areas or other states. These events devastated many small Oklahoma towns, including the All-Black towns. Today only 13 of these historic towns survive.
Although this is the first time Oklahoma’s All-Black towns have come together for a statewide conference, the conference is designed to allow the 13 All-Black towns to exhibit information about their unique histories, sell special souvenirs, to discuss future projects, and it is the mission of the organizers to make this an annual event.
There is no cost to attend this event. Please register to save your seat, and pre-pay for a $10 lunch box (recommended) from Florence's Restaurant, the options are Turkey & Provolone Sandwich, Chicken Salad Sandwich, BBQ Beef Sandwich, or Green Veggie Wrap. Minor processing fees may apply.
For additional questions, you may call Oklahoma Historical Society's Multicultural Officer - Saidy H. Orellana at (405) 522-5204 or email:
[email protected]
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