The Oklahoma Eagle (Tulsa, Okla.), Vol. 99, No. 20, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 16, 2019 Page: 3 of 12
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their mentally ill loved ones. So there began ef-
forts to set up workshops and Joyce Berlin was
brought in to help. She then began to teach peo-
ple how to teach this course. At the time. Seals
didn't realize it, but right after that was when she
got involved.
Firstly, to qualify to attend you must be a
family member or a close friend of someone
with mentally illness. Professionals are not al-
lowed because this is a safe place for those
families and it's a specified program to address
family needs. Secondly, they are building a
community and a support group, so you must
be able to commit to attend all 12 classes, with
exceptions for an absence due to an emer-
gency. Lastly, no one can enter after the third
class because the process to form safe com-
munities within that group has already began.
Classes will begin June 6-August 22,2019.
Class starts at 6 p.m. at St. Augustine Catholic
Church, 1720 East Apache Street, Tulsa, Okla-
homa 74110. The instructors will be Donzetta
Seals and Michael Sticks. Registration is re-
quired. Call NAMI Tulsa at 918-587-6264, of-
fice hours are from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday
through Friday.
time. The program explains a lot about the brain,
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Mary Todd Akin, who was a teacher and
lived in Gilcrease Hills, son had a mental illness.
Reached out to Seals to help with the program, .---— —-----------------------
and they conducted a couple of courses in Tulsa families were confused about family members
north; one at Vemon AME Church and one at suffering from mental illness. There was a need
Morningstar Baptist Church. This all occurred for education, and to know how to deal with
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agnosis of mental illness, which was severe de- in the late 90s. Together they did a little bit with
pression her sophomore year at OSU (Okla- the program but didn't progress very far because
homa State University). Then it just progressed they weren't sure exactly how to publicize it.
from one thing to the other till finally she had a Now with all the social media available they are
psychotic break. As time went by her diagnosis starting to implement the program again in key
gradually changed. I was just kind of at my wit's areas because there's a great need.
end, because this was never anything we had ex- “I think what really made me think of it was
pected. So, someone called me and told me when the Berry’s kid was killed by law en-
about this family program, and so at that point in forcement. I realized that there's an issue in the
time 1 went to it to check it out. I have to say it black community with mental illness too. So, I
was a lifesaver for me, because I didn't know was part of that team that went out to the police
what was going on with my daughter’s condi- academy to train officers on how to respond to
tion, and most people don't know what is going people with mental illness. The program has one
on when something like this happens for the first part that is the consumer or the mentally ill per-
time. The program explains a lot about the brain, son that explains what they go through during
and what's going on with people affected by their experiences. The other part is the mothers
mental illness. It explains how you can best or parents of the family member of the mentally
react to them, or deal with helping them in their ill person, and they tell cadets and officers what
day-to-day lives. I took the course, and not too they go through.The program helps police offi-
long after that point in time I felt the need to cers, since they are often times the first respon-
give back because it has been a lifesaver for ders, by giving them an opportunity to
understand things better,” says Seals.
This program originally started at First
United Methodist Church downtown. It was
started because individuals found out that most
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view first-hand what happened both before, dur-
the 1921 bloodletting.
reconstruction. All of Tulsa will benefit.
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Parents Donald and Angela Zander states, “As
The work is just beginning, he knows. Zan-
step at MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technol-
score as well.
start college this fall at Massachusetts Institute of
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Based on this, The Oklahoma Eagle asked
we
Pinnell replied, “I do continue to believe that,
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and the world are mostly intrigued by the
Greenwood area, so we know that the story
opment and preservation of the history of the
area.
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we
For more than two generations more than 100
acres of Greenwood have been possessed by
higher education trust but unused with no
story of the good, the bad and the ugly of 1921.
Tulsa’ current mayor represents a new gener-
collectively turn past tragedy into ar triumph of people who suffered from the evils of racism, but allies spewing old concepts of “highest and best
. ~ „ view first-hand what happened both before, dur- The reconstruction of Greenwood will heal the
The good news is the current mayor is on a ing and after the massacre. The story of Green- ambivalence, shame and guilt some people still
mission to unearth the bodies of hundreds of mas- wood cannot be told unless the histories of the harbor. A reconstructed Greenwood will embrace
sacre victims and push for memorials to them. Indian Removal Act, the Indian Allotment Act, the good of our history, while acknowledging the
The history of Greenwood must be preserved,
The Scholars program was established in 1964 by he was named to the First Dean's List of First much is required.”
Executive Order of the President to recognize the Tech Challenge students nationwide. In addition, Parents Donald and Angela Zander states, “As
accomplishments of some of our nations most he is a member of the National Honor Society and parents we acknowledge that God’s grace and
distinguished graduating seniors who demon- founder of the Upper School chess club. In addi- gifts in Julian’s life above all, coupled with his
strate exceptional scholarship, talent in the arts, tion to his many academic accomplishments, Ju- love for learning and hard work since kinder-
or accomplishment in career and technical fields, lian is involved in several extracurricular garten, has proven to be a recipe for success and
Julian is also a National Merit Finalist. The na- endeavors which include piano, Brazilian Jiu- provided many humbling experiences of gratitude
tionwide pool of Finalists represents less than one Jitsu, game development, computer program- e------””
percent of high school seniors and includes the ming, and community service.
highest-scoring PSAT/SAT entrants in each state. Zanders, who’s been passionate about com-
forus all.”
Zanders has a sister, Jacqueline Brianna, a Cas-
cia Hall graduate and a sophomore at Harvard
Julian was one question away from a perfect SAT puters all his life, said he’s ready to take the next University.
score as well. step at MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technol- The work is just beginning, he knows. Zan-
Julian is President of Cascia Hall’s FTC Ro- ogy), where he will pursue a degree in computer ders, who graduates from Cascia May 24, will
botics team as well as Lead Programmer and engineering. )
Safety Captain. Because of his contributions to There is one scripture Zander has embraced Technology (MIT) in Cambridge, Massachusetts,
the CH team and the First Robotics community, and often thinks about, “To whom much is given,
LT. GOV. PINNELL
perspective.”
Pinnell adopted a slogan he used during the
needed to all be “One Oklahoma” during cam-
lead up to this historic centennial commemora-
tion.”
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vision for the north Tulsa area as a state leader, We want those -dollars to continue to circulate
sion the entrepreneurship base coming back together, by whatever means we can to make
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“You know, I think that certainly one of the come back permanently on top of everything working for, and we're going to be tenacious
His actions signal that Tiilsa can finally reveal the and slavery are included. bad.
The history of Greenwood must be preserved, Tulsa is at a seminal moment in its history.
r o because it is an affirmation that Black Wall is an Gentrification is at Greenwood’s doorstep threat-
ation of leadership who have an opportunity to integral part of America, a story not only of a ening to pave over its history with bureaucratic
good will for the future. His efforts do not vilify a story of their resiliency. use", not for the low and moderate income, but
but rectify attitudes of the past. His actions will The reconstruction of Greenwood should en- for the wealthy.
lay the groundwork for the proper reconstruction gender community-wide support committed to
of Greenwood. building a world class tourist attraction covering
The history of a reconstructed Greenwood also the arts, entertainment and food. The recon-
should be told in yesteryear bricks and mortar on struction will not only provide business opportu- prospects for its use by higher ed in the next two
the outsides, and on the insides, its history told nities, jobs and millions of dollars within the generations. It is time for that 100 acres to return
using virtual reality and interactive technologies neighborhood but be a perfect blend with other to Greenwood by eminent domain as part of its
as a way for hundreds of thousands of people to adjacent cultural sites.
JULIAN ZANDERS
Black Wall Street, or when individuals call the of the community but the revival of the com-
City of Tulsa, or just in general ask about sites munity. We need to do that by bringing back that
and historical places in Tulsa; the place people entrepreneurial spirit of Black Wall Street be- 2018 campaign, where he told audiences that we
want to see is Black Wall Street. cause the example of an exceptional commu- needed to all be “One Oklahoma” during cam-
Pinnell stated, “People from around the state nity’s greatness is here. It's already happening paign events, and he said then that he did not
and the world are mostly intrigued by the in segments of growth and development, and envision it as a Republican or Democratic state,
Greenwood area, so we know that the story our blueprint for excellence is already here but he sees all of us building one state together,
needs to be told. We also know it needs to be through the history of what the citizens accom- Based on this, The Oklahoma Eagle asked
told in the right way, so we're making sure that plished prior to the massacre. But if we as state Pinnell if he thought that it was going to be pos-
we are in the community and partnering with officials can help to fast track that, to help fos- sible, not only by the projects he has committed
visionaries on what they want to see; from what ter that entrepreneurial spirit and small business to for Black Wall Street development, but just
they want the brick and mortar to look like; to growth that is already happening through the ef- generally overall in the sense of his vision for
what they want the “Pathway To Hope” (a walk- forts of such entities as the Greet, wood Cultural the state of Oklahoma.
way to guide tourists to the sites of the Green- Center, then I believe we should take on that Pinnell replied, I do continue to believe drat,
wood area) to look like; and to what they want task. In the fin^,analysis that's really what we absolutely I reaUy.do. J mean, ft is about
the redevelopment of Black Wall Street to look want IMB1 WMr "OMMlWiia’ 'in’TOW ttUi (utdllfg me staw’ot
like. We want to avoid... just (coming) in and overall,4iK«Mi^tod^lorii«rt*<lwB -«rWioma. AaXMutonantGovemor, l«U»th
tell(ing) the community what it needs to look area, more small businesses moving into the Secretary of Tourism and Branding. We re
like... We certainly want to partner with the Greenwood area, more entrepreneurs moving launching a whole new branding campaign m
community, even from a financial perspective back to the city, back to the state, and back into the state that we're very excited to do. In our
well. We’re certainly looking at dollars that both the north Tulsa area and the Greenwood state, it shouldn't be Republican versus Democ-
: can invest in Black Wall Street, and in the district. That's really the vision that we have in rat or rural versus urban. I understand that this
Greenwood area over the next few years as we mind for the long term.” happens a lot in this state, but I ain committed to
Pinnell continued, “Yes, we want tourists to the idea that we are ‘One Oklahoma , and it
come here because we have tourists come here we're not 77 counties strong, then we're not
The Oklahoma Eagle asked Pinnell about his and they are spending money in the community, going to be a strong state.”
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and about his overall goals for economic devel- in the community. But we also want and envi- cities, or individuals strong, we all have to come
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here, and we want those small businesses to this a strong state, and so yes, that is what I m
visions that I have is not just telling the history else that we're doing from a tourist attraction about that over the next four years.
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