7th Annual Heroes Ball
This is OICA’s premier annual event to recognize seven “Heroes for Children,” exemplary advocates for their work on behalf of Oklahoma’s youth. It is our most visible event, with press coverage and hundreds of engaged guests, from civic and political leaders to child advocates, to business leaders involved in their communities. This will be a blended event with options for in-person or virtual attendance.
Early bird individual tickets are on sale now. Save $50 per person before June 1st.
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CIVICS CON 2023
CIVICS CON is a civics convention created by and for the community.
Now in it's third year, the event brings together activists, advocates, and academics, community leaders and organizers, elected officials, and a bunch of regular folks who care about the American democracy and want to make it more fair, equitable, representative, and just. Attendees share the conviction that "people power" is the key to change, and this event is all about getting organized!
The theme for CC'23 is "Community. Organizing. Progress." You can expect to find inspiration and purpose during large group plenary sessions and learn detailed, actionable information in the dozens of topical breakout sessions. You'll connect with leaders, advocates, and grassroots supporters from across Oklahoma and surrounding states to share knowledge, lived experience, and passion for the future.
For more details & AGENDA, visit CivicsCon.com.
Team Harmony Action Institute & Rally
Registration:
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Action Institute
Over a two-day period, established faculty from one of the premier communication schools in the United States, Emerson College, along with experienced professional practitioners will teach the basic skills and approaches required to be effective advocates for racial and social justice. The Action Institute will offer twelve specific courses. Each course offering will be up to 60 minutes in length and offer participants an opportunity for hands on training and interaction.
All student teams will be tasked to develop an Action Plan addressing issues of racial and social justice that they will attempt to implement upon their return home. Team Harmony will track the progress of the students and their Action Plan over the coming year and will award teams with the Zakim Award and special recognition for outstanding efforts.
Action Plan Development
An Action Plan is a strategy developed by a student team that addresses an issue or cause related to promoting racial harmony or social justice.
The Action Plan will identify their issue/cause, the target audience(s) they will direct the effort towards, the messaging they plan to use to promote their effort and will also detail the various activities and tools they will utilize to deliver their message during the duration of the campaign. The Action Plan should state a start and end date for the effort and expected outcomes.
Remember, that Action Plans comes in all sizes, from a small activity to large scale undertakings! All sizes are welcome!
Samples of Action Plans include:
Hosting a school assembly about diversity, equity and inclusion.
Inviting an expert to speak to a group about racial and social justice.
Hosting a panel discussion about climate change and actions that can be taken in your community.
Forming a club or organization in your school that addresses a specific issue related to racial or social justice.
Creating an awareness campaign about an issue you care about. Be sure to offer ideas of how people can help!
Being a mentor! Work with younger students and help them get involved in their community.
Leading a voter registration drive in your community.
Team Harmony will recognize all teams that successfully implement their Action Plan with the Team Harmony Action Institute certificate of accomplishment.
A committee comprised of Team Harmony Tulsa Host Committee members will also select three student teams to receive the ZAKIM AWARD. Along with the Zakim Award these teams will receive special recognition at the 2024 event.
We Have a Dream Rally
As the culmination to this action-oriented experience, Team Harmony will present the “We Have A Dream” Rally. This two-hour celebratory rally of unity, respect and diversity will be a combination of high-profile speakers, special recognition awards, celebrity appearances and performances and interaction with the students.
Location: Guthrie Green
111 E Reconciliation Way, Tulsa, OK 74103
ABOUT TEAM HARMONY
Founded in 1994, Team Harmony is a nationally recognized multicultural forum designed to unite youth of all backgrounds in the battle against prejudice, bigotry and hatred and to effect social justice for all people. Team Harmony is a program of Empower Peace, a recognized 501c3 non-profit organization.
The Team Harmony Foundation is committed to educating, inspiring and engaging youth in the battle against hate in all its forms. The primary goal of the Foundation will be to support year-round engagement, coalition building, and organizing efforts of students as they work to develop diverse coalitions and encourage collaboration across differences. We believe supporting coalition building amongst youth of all races, ethnicities, religions, socio-economic statuses, orientations, legal status will serve to build bridges and further enhance student efforts to organize and fight against injustice and discrimination. This effort can result in the establishment of a new majority, one committed to altering our civic discourse for a better and more just future!
League of Women Voters Voter Services Committee Meeting
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Oklahoma Menstrual Equity Summit
Period OKC is bringing together organizations and individuals to talk about menstrual equity and what we can do to help people in our community. The event is free and open to the public, registration is required and will open April 1st.
40th Anniversary Celebration and Policy Luncheon
2023 is the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) 40th Anniversary, and it will be celebrated with our premier Tulsa event. OICA’s rich history is highlighted, and attendees will hear from Oklahoma’s new Kid Governor® and learn more about OICA’s advocacy work at the Capitol and across the state is highlighted. Attendees will hear updates about current issues facing Oklahoma’s kids, how OICA has made a difference in the four decades since its founding, and why OICA’s sponsors are critical to improving the quality of life for the state’s children.
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Legislative Deadline for Third Reading of Bills & Joint Resolutions from Opposite Chamber
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Legislative Deadline for Bills & Joint Resolutions out of Standing Committee
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TYPROS Capitol Day
Join the Tulsa Young Professionals for their capitol day, for more information please view their website
Legislative Deadline for SBs/SJRs out of Subcommittee
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League of Women Voters Voter Services Committee Meeting
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CAIR Ramadan Iftar with Elected Officials
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2023 Chili Cook-Off and Advocacy Day
Join the Institute for Child Advocacy Institute for their signature kickoff event to recognize the work of their legislative and legal partners across the state. Attendees of this event get the opportunity to show off their chili-making skills or stop by and try some truly outstanding creations. There is press coverage and lawmakers regularly attend with some even competing.
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2023 Muslim Day at the Capitol
Join your fellow Oklahoma Muslims for CAIR Oklahoma’s Muslim Day at the Capitol! This day is about advocacy training, youth empowerment and building bridges with your legislators!
Registrants will receive a 2023 Muslim Day at the Capitol t-shirt, breakfast and lunch, and a 2023 CAIR-OK Advocacy Guide.
Register Here
Election Day!
It’s Election Day!
Today is a statewide special election on SQ820, which would legalize the recreational use of marijuana for adults ages 21+ and also change the state criminal law surrounding marijuana usage and possession.
You can login to the Oklahoma Voter Portal to check your registration status, find your polling place, view sample ballots, request an absentee ballot, and more!
Survivor Justice Day
Join the Oklahoma Appleseed Survivor Justice Coalition for their second Survivor Justice Day, to RSVP or to find more opportunities to advocate please use this link
Legislative Deadline for Bills & Joint Resolutions out of Standing Committee in Chamber of Origin
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League of Women Voters Voter Services Committee Meeting
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Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits Advocacy Summit
Your mission matters and you need every tool in your toolbox to make sure you have resources to invest in your programs and an environment that supports your success. Nonprofit advocacy is a critical element to that success. This course will walk you through the preparations needed to be ready for advocacy, provide guidance for planning your advocacy activities, illustrate ways to collaborate with other organizations to strengthen advocacy efforts, how and when to show up, tricks for enhancing communication with stakeholders and going upstream to tackle the hardest problems we face.
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Survivor Day at the Oklahoma Capitol
This event is hosted by the Oklahoma Appleseed Center for Law and Justice.
All volunteers and advocates are welcome to come support survivor justice in Oklahoma. We will be at the Capitol from 9am-5pm in the Supreme Court Hallway. We will have talking points, help you find your legislator, and channel the stories of Oklahoma's survivors in prison who are there because they are victims of violence.
We will have a public mural painting inspired by the survivor experience from local muralists on the front of the Capitol steps.
Legislative Deadline for HBs/HJRs out of Subcommittee
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Opioid & Stimulant Response Conference
Join the Oklahoma Faith Network for their Faith Response Conference covering opioids and stimulants.
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OKPLAC Capitol Day
Join the Oklahoma Parent Legislative Action Committee for their Capitol Day, visit their website for more information
Election Day!
It’s Election Day!
If you’re not sure if you get to vote today, check the State Election Board website and look to see if there’s an election in your area.
You can also login to the Oklahoma Voter Portal to check your registration status, view sample ballots, request an absentee ballot, and more!