Honoring Martin Luther King, Jr.
The words and deeds of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. changed a nation and inspired a generation—especially in Oklahoma City. Stirred by the work of Dr. King, Oklahoma City teacher Clara Luper started a series of sit-ins at local restaurants and lunch counters in 1958....
“Yesterday’s Trophies Don’t Win Tomorrow’s Games.” -Tom Love
Nearly 60 years ago, Tom and Judy Love leased an abandoned filling station in Watonga, Oklahoma. Little did they know this single purchase would spark an empire that now includes more than 600 stores operating in 42 states known throughout the country as Love’s Travel...
Kaleidoscope of Cultures: Celebrating Oklahoma’s Unique Identity
We’re not passionate because the world has lost its passion for us. Student Dancer RACE Dance Collective's Hip Hop Nutcracker This sentiment resonates with people from so many walks of life, reflecting a universal desire to be seen and understood. Sadly,...
Kirkpatrick Family Affiliated Fund: Partnering to Foster the Arts, and so Much More
Oklahoma City Community Foundation founders John and Eleanor Kirkpatrick had a vision for a strong, happy and healthy community built on a foundation that valued access to the arts and art experiences. For more than 30 years, the Kirkpatrick Family Fund, administered...