Oklahoma Community Leaders

Ann Bartlett

Ann served the state of Oklahoma alongside her husband, Dewey Bartlett.

Chief Geoffrey Standing Bear

Chief Geoffrey Standing Bear, Principal Chief of the Osage Native American Nation, shares his experiences as chief, the history of the Osage Nation, the impact of The Reign of Terror, and his experiences during the filming -- and Cannes Film Festival debut -- of the movie Killers of the Flower Moon.

Chief Geoffrey Standing Bear - After the Cannes Film Festival

Osage Chief Geoffrey Standing Bear shares his experiences and thoughts after attending the film premier of Killers of the Flower Moon at the Cannes Film Festival.

David Bernstein

A life dedicated to the service of those in need has made him a valued community leader.

Dean VanTrease

Over three decades of leadership at Tulsa Community College brought access to public education and national recognition.

Dr. G. Calvin McCutchen

A leading voice for racial justice and pastor of Mount Zion Baptist Church for 50 years.

Drs. Joe & Carol Conner

Drs. Joe and Carol Conner discuss the background of the crimes committed against the Osage people during the Reign of Terror, how the present day community is dealing with these crimes, and how the murders changed Fairfax forever.

Gloria Dialectic

She dedicated her career to helping society's most vulnerable citizens.

J. Blake Wade

One of Oklahoma's biggest proponents of celebrating our great state's history and culture.

Jenny Brouse

From Russian to Tulsa. Jenny and her son, Brian, tell the family's immigration story.

Jim Rodgers

A great surgeon, a good father, and a man whose indelible legacy includes revitalizing the legendary Cain's Ballroom and founding one of Oklahoma's most successful physician-owned hospitals.

Julius Pegues

Julius Pegues was best known for his work to memorialize Tulsa’s 1921 Race Massacre and the history and culture of Black Tulsans through the John Hope Franklin Center for Reconciliation, with his efforts laying the groundwork for the Greenwood Rising History Center.

Lee Allan Smith

Oklahoma's "Master of Ceremonies."

Loretta Young Jackson

Lorettea holds many honors, but her greatest work lies in the discovery and restoration of the Verden Separate School.

Nancy Feldman

Her legacy will long be remembered in the city of Tulsa.

Nancy Sevenoaks

Nancy Sevenoaks, daughter of Oklahoma broadcast television pioneer James C. Leake, tells the story of her father's incredible life and legacy.

Norma Eagleton

A pioneering public official and true servant to her community and fellow citizens.

Paul Thornbrugh

Known as "Mr. Republican," Paul was a businessman, patriot, public servant, politician, and -- most proudly -- a family man.

Ray Feldman

A lover of the law and human rights, anthropology, nature, and -- most of all -- his wife Nancy.

Rev. Dr. John B. Wolf

As a senior minister at All Souls Unitarian Church, he used his pulpit to promote civil rights for minorities, women, and children.

Sid Patterson

His legacy lives on in Tulsa's buildings, in its road infrastructure, and in the "Up with Trees" program.

Tom Clark

Tom's business skills and successes gave him the opportunity to make a lasting impact in Tulsa.