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Midtown celebrates the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Last week, there was quite a celebration in downtown Oklahoma City to recognize of the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King.

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Celebrating Black History Month

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From Harriett Tubman’s first Underground Railroad in 1831 to Martin Luther Kings’ “I have a Dream” speech in 1963, so much has happened for the progress of the American black people in our country. Many would say we have a long way to go, but with a black President of the United States elected just over one year ago, we should rejoice with regard to how far we have come.

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Main Street Program helped make the cut for the Velvet Monkey Salon

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Estrella Evans had an enviable record as owner/operator of Velvet Monkey salons in the downtown,  Nichols Hills and Oklahoma City University areas. Her flagship, 23rd  Street location in midtown multiplied from one to three in just a few short years. Even with three stores, savvy clients quickly learned to book their next appointments four to six weeks out to make sure they could get in.

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Midtown gets visit from hot dog maker’s Wienermobile

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Since its 1936 debut, the Oscar Meyer Wienermobile has been a familiar sight across U.S. highways, bringing family fun to millions.

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Town hall meeting denounces violence by religious group

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The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-OK) denounces violence of all types, according to CAIR-OK Executive Director Razi Hashmi.

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