“Black History Day” in the Oklahoma State Capitol; Mayor Monroe Nichols Keynote spokesman

Dozens of people celebrate the black story day in the Oklahoma State Capitol.

The mayor of Tulsa, Monroe Nichols, who was a legislator in front of his mayor, was the main speaker of the event.

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The Capitol was full of people who came on the day of black history of managers.

Tuesday was the fifth grader's first journey Auriana Morgan in the Capitol.

“This is a cool place and we learn things that people do,” said Morgan.

She learns about stories from the past and history in the creation.

Keynote spokesman

“For the first time in Tulsa's 136-year history, this future will be represented by a black man in the mayor's office,” said Nichols.

Nichols spoke to the crowd about Oklahoma leader who came before him and how important the black story is for this state.

“Challenging separate but same, challenging things at lunch, the fact that we built Greenwood,” said Nichols. “More black cities than somewhere else in the country. Oklahoma has a special place in American history, but even a special place in black history. “

He wants people to know that they can do something.

“I hope you understand that you have the whole power in yourself to do all the amazing things you will do in your life,” said Nichols. “You are obliged to ensure that you will make these traces in your community with the heir of all the astonishing people who came before you, and I'm very excited about it.”

Inspire a community

Ckai Dawson, who lives in Oklahoma City, says she enjoyed hearing Nichols' speech, and is proud that he represents the black community.

“He is very inspiring,” said Dawson. “So eled. Everything he has to say not only to increase Tulsa, but also to increase the status of Oklahoma as a whole is wonderful for me. That's why I loved it. “

She hopes that the children also know in the crowd that they can do everything they want.

“It is exactly what he represents,” said Dawson. “It's nice to see someone that little black boys and little black girls can strive for it.”

NEXT STEPS

This is the third time that this event happened in Capitol and happens every year.