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GTAC committees outline events, education initiatives and Juneteenth participation
Summary
Committee chairs reported plans for a spoken-word contest to be included in Tulsa Juneteenth promotions, outreach with Junior Achievement, education awards nomination processes, and volunteer opportunities for literacy support. No formal decisions were recorded; committees will follow up with schedules and publicity.
Committee chairs for culture, education and engagement reported progress on events and programs including a spoken-word contest tied to Tulsa Juneteenth, outreach with Junior Achievement and preparations for the commission’s Teacher/Educator of the Year award.
Larissa McNeil (Culture and Engagement co-chair) said GTAC’s spoken-word contest winners will be included in Tulsa Juneteenth promotional materials, although the contest winners will not perform at Juneteenth events this year because of scheduling. She said schools will be invited to submit entries in April and May and the contest will be promoted through GTAC’s newsletter.
Margaret Love and Jamila Stuckey (Education co-chairs) said their committee met with Lori Long of Junior Achievement to identify volunteer opportunities and described a Tulsa Public Schools and Tulsa Regional Chamber initiative to support college-bound students; they said more details and a sign-up link will be shared with commissioners. The education committee also described plans for nominations for the Dr. Beverly Ford Teacher/Educator of the Year award and that Coastal Public Schools will share data to inform nominations.
Committee chairs asked members to send newsletter items and committee updates by the first full week of each month so the commission’s published newsletter and the city website can reflect both recent accomplishments and upcoming committee activities. Chairs said committee meeting dates should be provided so residents can attend.
Separately, commissioners announced the State of Black Tulsa summit happening the coming Saturday and encouraged attendance; the organizers use registration to plan food and seating, the commission said.
Public commenters at the meeting offered community outreach offers: Daryl Brown volunteered to provide talks on risk-management and property insurance for students and community groups; Cherie Mitchie, identified as a community engagement specialist, introduced herself and said her organization participates at resource fairs and community events.
No committee motions or votes were recorded at the meeting; committee chairs said they will finalize plans and provide specific dates and links for volunteer and nomination opportunities.
