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PHOTOS: Oklahoma Legislative Black Caucus hosts 1st annual Black History Day at the Capitol

  • Ray Bahner, visual editor
    Ray Bahner

    Ray Bahner

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  • Feb 13, 2023
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Lelia Foley-Davis

Updated Feb 14, 2023
Lelia Foley-Davis

First African American female mayor elected in the United States, Lelia Foley-Davis speaks during the first annual Black History Day at the capitol on Feb. 13.

Ray Bahner/OU Daily

Pin

Updated Feb 14, 2023
Pin

'Stand with black women' pin during the first annual Black History Day at the capitol on Feb. 13.

Ray Bahner/OU Daily

Lt. Gen. Stacy Hawkins

Updated Feb 14, 2023
Lt. Gen. Stacy Hawkins

Keynote speaker Lt. Gen. Stacey Hawkins speaks during the first annual Black History Day at the capitol on Feb. 13.

Ray Bahner/OU Daily

Representative Regina Goodwin

Updated Feb 28, 2023
Representative Regina Goodwin

Regina Goodwin, Oklahoma Legislative Black Caucus representative, leads a chant during the first annual Black History Day at the Oklahoma state Capitol on Feb. 13.

Ray Bahner/OU Daily

Oklahoma elementary students

Updated Feb 14, 2023
Oklahoma elementary students

Oklahoma elementary students during the first annual Black History Day at the capitol on Feb. 13.

Ray Bahner/OU Daily

Marilyn Luper Hildreth

Updated Feb 14, 2023
Marilyn Luper Hildreth

Civil rights activist and daughter of late Clara Luper, Marilyn Luper Hildreth speaks during the first annual Black History Day at the capitol on Feb. 13.

Ray Bahner/OU Daily

Oklahoma student

Updated Feb 14, 2023
Oklahoma student

Oklahoma student watches while wearing 'Straight out of Oklahoma' sweatshirt during the first annual Black History Day at the capitol on Feb. 13.

Ray Bahner/OU Daily

Governor Kevin Stitt

Updated May 6, 2025
Governor Kevin Stitt

Gov. Kevin Stitt speaks during the first annual Black History Day at the capitol on Feb. 13.

Ray Bahner/OU Daily

Attendees

Updated Feb 14, 2023
Attendees

Attendees listen to Gov. Kevin Stitt speak during the first annual Black History Day at the capitol on Feb. 13.

Ray Bahner/OU Daily

Governor Kevin Stitt and Lelia Foley-Davis

Updated Feb 14, 2023
Governor Kevin Stitt and Lelia Foley-Davis

Gov. Kevin Stitt hugs Lelia Foley-Davis, the first African American female mayor elected in the United States, during the first annual Black History Day at the capitol on Feb. 13.

Ray Bahner/OU Daily

Lt. Gen. Stacy Hawkins

Updated Feb 14, 2023
Lt. Gen. Stacy Hawkins

Keynote speaker Lt. Gen. Stacey Hawkins speaks during the first annual Black History Day at the capitol on Feb. 13.

Ray Bahner/OU Daily

Lt. Gen. Stacy Hawkins

Updated Feb 14, 2023
Lt. Gen. Stacy Hawkins

Keynote speaker Lt. Gen. Stacey Hawkins speaks during the first annual Black History Day at the capitol on Feb. 13.

Ray Bahner/OU Daily

Speakers

Updated Feb 14, 2023
Speakers

Speakers during the first annual Black History Day at the capitol on Feb. 13.

Ray Bahner/OU Daily

Lt. Gen. Stacy Hawkins

Updated Feb 14, 2023
Lt. Gen. Stacy Hawkins

Keynote speaker Lt. Gen. Stacey Hawkins speaks during the first annual Black History Day at the Oklahoma State Capitol on Feb. 13.

Ray Bahner/OU Daily

Marilyn Luper Hildreth

Updated Feb 14, 2023
Marilyn Luper Hildreth

Marilyn Luper Hildreth, a civil rights activist and daughter of late Clara Luper, speaks during the first annual Black History Day at the Oklahoma state Capitol on Feb. 13.

Ray Bahner/OU Daily

Marilyn Luper Hildreth

Updated Feb 14, 2023
Marilyn Luper Hildreth

Civil rights activist and daughter of late Clara Luper, Marilyn Luper Hildreth speaks during the first annual Black History Day at the capitol on Feb. 13.

Ray Bahner/OU Daily

Marilyn Luper Hildreth

Updated Feb 14, 2023
Marilyn Luper Hildreth

Civil rights activist and daughter of late Clara Luper, Marilyn Luper Hildreth speaks during the first annual Black History Day at the capitol on Feb. 13.

Ray Bahner/OU Daily

Marilyn Luper Hildreth

Updated Feb 14, 2023
Marilyn Luper Hildreth

Civil rights activist and daughter of late Clara Luper, Marilyn Luper Hildreth speaks during the first annual Black History Day at the capitol on Feb. 13.

Ray Bahner/OU Daily

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. alumni

Updated Feb 14, 2023
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. alumni

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. alumni during the first annual Black History Day at the capitol on Feb. 13.

Ray Bahner/OU Daily

Attendees

Updated Feb 14, 2023
Attendees

Attendees during the first annual Black History Day at the capitol on Feb. 13.

Ray Bahner/OU Daily

Lelia Foley-Davis

Updated Feb 14, 2023
Lelia Foley-Davis

First African American female mayor elected in the United States, Lelia Foley-Davis, speaks during the first annual Black History Day at the capitol on Feb. 13.

Ray Bahner/OU Daily

Lelia Foley-Davis

Updated Feb 14, 2023
Lelia Foley-Davis

First African American female mayor elected in the United States, Lelia Foley-Davis, speaks during the first annual Black History Day at the capitol on Feb. 13.

Ray Bahner/OU Daily

Oklahoma student

Updated Feb 14, 2023
Oklahoma student

Oklahoma student watches during the first annual Black History Day at the capitol on Feb. 13.

Ray Bahner/OU Daily

Pins

Updated Feb 14, 2023
Pins

Pins during the first annual Black History Day at the capitol on Feb. 13.

Ray Bahner/OU Daily

Speakers

Updated Feb 14, 2023
Speakers

Speakers pose during the first annual Black History Day at the capitol on Feb. 13.

Ray Bahner/OU Daily

Nikki Nice

Updated Feb 14, 2023
Nikki Nice

Councilmember Nikki Nice speaks during the first annual Black History Day at the capitol on Feb. 13.

Ray Bahner/OU Daily

Dunjee Tigers cheerleaders

Updated Feb 14, 2023
Dunjee Tigers cheerleaders

Dunjee Tigers cheerleaders perform during the first annual Black History Day at the capitol on Feb. 13.

Ray Bahner/OU Daily

Star Spencer middle school band

Updated Feb 14, 2023
Star Spencer middle school band

Star Spencer High School band performs during the first annual Black History Day at the capitol on Feb. 13.

Ray Bahner/OU Daily

Dunjee Tigers cheerleader sweatshirt

Updated Feb 14, 2023
Dunjee Tigers cheerleader sweatshirt

Dunjee Tigers cheerleader sweatshirt during the first annual Black History Day at the capitol on Feb. 13.

Ray Bahner/OU Daily

Attendees

Updated Feb 14, 2023
Attendees

Attendees speak during the first annual Black History Day at the capitol on Feb. 13.

Ray Bahner/OU Daily

Seal

Updated Feb 14, 2023
Seal

Oklahoma state seal during the first annual Black History Day at the capitol on Feb. 13.

Ray Bahner/OU Daily

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. members

Updated Feb 14, 2023
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. members

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. members perform during the first annual Black History Day at the capitol on Feb. 13.

Ray Bahner/OU Daily

'The Victory of Greenwood' book

Updated Feb 14, 2023
'The Victory of Greenwood' book

'The Victory of Greenwood' book during the first annual Black History Day at the capitol on Feb. 13.

Ray Bahner/OU Daily

Lelia Foley-Davis

Updated Feb 14, 2023
Lelia Foley-Davis

Lelia Foley-Davis, the first African American female mayor elected in the United States, listens during the first annual Black History Day at the Oklahoma state Capitol on Feb. 13.

Ray Bahner/OU Daily

Lt. Gen. Stacy Hawkins

Updated Feb 14, 2023
Lt. Gen. Stacy Hawkins

Keynote speaker Lt. Gen. Stacey Hawkins speaks during the first annual Black History Day at the capitol on Feb. 13.

Ray Bahner/OU Daily
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Oklahoma Legislative Black Caucus hosts first Black History Day celebration at state Capitol

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