The State of Civics Education in Oklahoma

Shailaja Marion Announcement

Oklahoma no longer requires Civics be taught in public schools. Which, in today’s political climate, might be doing a disservice to our students. The November 26th Breakfast Meet-up will be focused on a discussion of Civics Education and what can be done to re-institute the requirement of teaching Civics in Oklahoma public schools. Recommended Reading: What Does Civics Education Look …

Program: Cocktails & Council

Shailaja Marion

We would like to invite you to join us for our happy hour meet-up, Cocktails & Council with guest City Councilor Vanessa Hall-Harper! The event begins at 5:30 p.m. at Hotel Indigo on November 21, 2019, and is an opportunity for members and other interested citizens to gather and discuss topical issues and investigate areas of advocacy with local elected officials. …

Advocacy After Work

Shailaja Marion Announcement

The LWVMT Program Committee would like you to join us for our happy hour meet-up, Cocktails & Council at 5:30 p.m. on November 21, 2019, at Hotel Indigo in downtown Tulsa! In attendance we will have City Councilor Vanessa Hall-Harper of District 1. It’s an opportunity to sit back, relax, and discuss current issues in an informal environment. We encourage …

Building Greater Equality in Tulsa

Shailaja Marion Announcement

This meeting welcomes City of Tulsa Deputy Mayor Amy Brown and Major Laurel Roberts from the Tulsa Police Department as the discussion continues on concerns about racial bias in our city’s policing efforts. Our guest, Deputy Mayor Amy Brown served as an aide for former Mayor Kathy Taylor. Bynum was elected mayor in 2016, and Brown was appointed deputy mayor …

Program: Lunch Meet-Up

Shailaja Marion

The “heart of the LWV”, Meet-up’s are open to all members / potential members to discuss issues, offer recommendations for full study, and investigate areas of advocacy. The Lunch Meet-Up generally takes place in the Community Room of the YWCA every third Tuesday of the month. While the meet-up officially starts at 12pm, attendees are encouraged to come a few …