by Hannibal B. Johnson | Jun 17, 2020 | Article
“President Donald Trump announced last week the return of his huge, campaign-style rallies. The first will be held in Tulsa, Oklahoma, with reportedly no social distancing required, and was initially set for June 19, the oldest African American holiday. Of all...
by Hannibal B. Johnson | Jun 17, 2020 | Article
“President Donald Trump says he will push ahead with a massive campaign rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on Saturday, even as COVID cases are surging there as the state reopens. Trump delayed the rally by one day after it was originally scheduled for June 19,...
by Hannibal B. Johnson | Mar 23, 2020 | Article
In this episode, listeners will hear excerpts of the documentary, “The Origins of Lynching Culture in the United States.” The documentary is produced by the organization, “Facing History and Ourselves.” Their mission is to use the lessons of history to...
by Hannibal B. Johnson | Mar 3, 2020 | Article
Hannibal B. Johnson speaks with NPR about the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre (February 28, 2020) https://www.wbur.org/onpoint/2020/02/28/tulsa-race-massacre-school-curriculum
by Hannibal B. Johnson | Feb 18, 2020 | Article
“Underrated.” That’s how Black Wall Street has been described. Check out this listing of “must read” books about Black History. Black Wall Street made the cut! https://bookriot.com/2020/02/17/black-history-month-books/
by Hannibal B. Johnson | Feb 18, 2020 | Article
My participation in this podcast allows me to use my agency to undo just a bit of the damage done by those who would continue to obfuscate and sanitize our history. Listen. Learn. Grow. Only by being honest and forthright about our history will we be able to avoid the...
by Hannibal B. Johnson | Feb 7, 2020 | Article
In the first episode of 2020, Alex Aguilar and Will Retherford sit down with Hannibal B. Johnson to discuss the Tulsa Race Massacre, the effects of this tragedy in present time, and how we move forward in the city of Tulsa. Listen to the full episode here:...
by Hannibal B. Johnson | Jan 3, 2020 | Article
PLAYBILL: Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s “Greenwood” (download the guide by clicking the image below) The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, one of the country’s top modern dance troupes, premiered its new ballet, Greenwood, at Manhattan’s...
by Hannibal B. Johnson | Nov 1, 2019 | Article
Here’s a piece about the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre that includes a video in which I’m interviewed by Kim Jackson of KTUL-8. Click here to watch
by Hannibal B. Johnson | Mar 26, 2019 | Article
In this episode, author Hannibal Johnson shares a poem and an essay that addresses what’s necessary to improve Oklahoma’s relationship with diversity and inclusion. Hannibal talks to Lindsey and Emily about our shared humanity, the power of asking “what if,” and he...
