Screening: Screams Before Silence

By David Arnett

The Jewish Federation of Tulsa presents the documentary Screams Before Silence followed by a post-film discussion and first-hand account from a young woman who survived the Nova Festival, on Monday, November 4 at 6:30 pm at the Circle Cinema.

The harrowing documentary led by philanthropist and former Meta COO, Sheryl Sandberg, explores the brutal sexual violence perpetuated by Hamas during the attack on Israel on October 7th, focusing on the massacre at the Nova Festival and the abductions to Gaza.

Sheryl Sandberg at the Nova Festival memorial, courtesy of Screams Before Silence
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Mayoral Interview with Karen Keith

By David Arnett

In a time when American elections are increasingly divided in perspective, the City of Tulsa maintains the pretense of nonpartisan elections. With the primary result of two elected Democrats now battling to win a four-year term as mayor, who should Tulsa Republicans support?

Karen Keith, in an exclusive interview, here makes her case for your consideration.

Question: How may Republicans take confidence that conservative principles will at the lest be considered during your term if elected?

“I will be a mayor for all Tulsans. It is really what I have done over the last sixteen years as County Commissioner for District 2. I have hired a couple of chief deputies that were Republicans. I never look at someone’s resume considering if an applicant is Republican or Democrat. I look at their skills sets. Diversity is how I can get wide perspectives on important issues.

Karen Keith, Candidate for Mayor of Tulsa, Photo from KarenKeith.org
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One-Stop for Teacher Recruitment

By David Arnett

State Superintendent Ryan Walters announced the rollout of a new, comprehensive teacher recruitment tool, Teach-OK.com, today. Teach-OK.com is a comprehensive online resource designed to guide future and current educators through the certification process, connect them with teaching opportunities, and provide valuable financial and professional development resources in Oklahoma. Teach-OK.com supports Oklahoma’s teacher recruitment and retention efforts by providing a user-friendly platform that helps educators efficiently navigate their career paths Sup. Walters noted in a media release.

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File It

By Jim Stovall

Success comes to us when we focus on our strengths and passions. There are a myriad of tests, surveys, and profiles you can take to help you determine your true strengths and deepest passions. But I think if you look at yourself objectively and seek the opinions of trusted family members, friends, and colleagues, these will become apparent to you.

Your strengths are tasks that come easily for you but are difficult for others. These are generally activities that you may overlook because you have a talent for them, you enjoy them, or at least don’t dread them because they are easy and natural for you.

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Brad Banks Runs for Midtown House Seat

By David Arnett

Campaigning to represent House District 70 in midtown Tulsa, Brad Banks is a fifth-generation native Oklahoma businessman. After earning his civil engineering degree from The University of Texas – San Antonio, Banks focused on infrastructure design and management. He owns and operates Eagle Eye Construction, Inc. (est. 2016) and Bridgewater Engineering, Inc. (est. 2018)

Banks previously served as the Manager of Operations for the City of Tulsa-Rogers County Port Authority. Working as the chief engineer for the Port, Banks’ duties included overseeing all the physical operations, security, and capital projects for the 2,500-acre industrial park and river port including roads, rail, docks, warehousing, and cranes.

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