by Gene Perry

A resolution passed by the Norman City Council on Tuesday has completed the final step to make Norman the first official Fair Trade Town in Oklahoma and the 17th in the United States.

by Courtney Gilman. I first learned about Employment and Residential Centers (EARC), an Edmond-based non-profit that works with people with developmental disabilities, from a good friend and former employee. EARC combines two of my greatest interests: helping people in need and second-hand consumption. The idea has been working for them for more than 40 years. I spoke with Kim Pittman, who manages the organization’s two Edmond thrift stores.

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by Casey Holcomb

Last weekend Oklahoma celebrated 89er Day with parades, cook-outs, and festivals held all over the state. But for some Oklahomans, the Land Runs these festivals commemorate are not cause for celebration. Existing alongside the popular history of the Oklahoma Land Runs is a story of painful relocations, extermination, and loss.

by Brenda Wheelock

More than 30 schools, faith groups and other organizations from across the state will participate in a “Pennies for Peace-Oklahoma” presentation to renowned author and humanitarian Greg Mortenson when he visits the University of Oklahoma on Wednesday, April 21.

by Courtney Gilman

Touchstone Youth Project, a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization, was founded in 2002 to serve disadvantaged Oklahoma youth through adventure-based education, mentoring, and life-skills cultivation. Courtney Gilman, Touchstone Program Manager, interviewed the organization’s co-founder, Nicole Hunzicker.