AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoCherokee Music: Oklahoma singer-songwriter Agalisiga “Chuj” Mackey is bringing country songs in the Cherokee language to the Richmond Folk Festival, carrying traditional music into a new sound. Faith & Public Debate: Oklahoma City Archbishop Paul Coakley condemned plans to livestream the execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan, calling it “barbaric”; Pope Leo XIV also denounced the death penalty. Tribal Heritage: Stories spotlight Choctaw traditions, from the 1937–43 Choctaw Spinners’ Association to Choctaw Day and hunting customs that connect families with the land. Arts & Events: Dr. Hugh Foley has been inducted into the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame, while Ella Langley canceled her Oklahoma show over a serious security threat. Indigenous Peoples’ Day: Communities across Oklahoma marked the holiday with events celebrating Native history and culture. Rivalry Tradition: The Red River Rivalry once again brought Oklahoma fans to the State Fair of Texas, where football, fair food and school spirit share the spotlight.
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