>>It’s the second year for the annual event commemorating Juneteenth, which marks the day in 1865 when slavery was officially ended in the U.S., while celebrating community and the legacy of Oklahoma’s 13 remaining historic all-Black towns. She said it’s important to remember the history behind the event.<<
#Oklahoma #BlackTowns #Juneteenth #KOSU
https://www.kosu.org/local-news/2025-07-01/oklahoma-black-towns-juneteenth-rhythm-blues-festival-celebrates-community
If you'd like to learn more about the #BlackTowns of #Oklahoma, here's a good starting point:
https://www.okhistory.org/publications/enc/entry?entry=AL009
#BlackTownBikeTour
#MTCCOK
#MajorTaylor
#MajorTaylorCyclingClub
#MajorTaylorCyclingClubOfOklahoma
#cycling
#history
#BlackHistory
So, Osborne Celestain, director of the #Tulsa chapter of the #MajorTaylor Cycling Club of #Oklahoma, is riding a 600-mile bike tour of the #BlackTowns of Oklahoma.
Spouse is a member of the #OKC chapter and a friend of Osborne. It's been fun and inspiring -- not to mention illuminating -- to keep aware of Osborne's progress and to learn a little more about this part of Oklahoma history.
