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CDFIs: Fueling Advocacy and Economic Empowerment on the Eastside
At NEOKCR, we believe advocacy isn’t just about raising voices—it’s about creating tangible pathways to economic opportunity. One of the...
NEOKC Renaissance
8 hours ago1 min read
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Introducing NEOKCR's New Board Members and Committee Appointments
Pictured in Order: Lindsey Brown-Acquaye, Harold Lee Jr., James Holdge, Corey Winston, Hailee Calicott, Nicole Ellis, Marry Jackson, &...
NEOKC Renaissance
Feb 272 min read
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Financial Liberation: Insights from NEOKCR's Calvin Slocum on CDFIs
On January 28, 2025, NEOKCR's Economic Impact Director, Calvin Slocum, participated in a live LinkedIn discussion hosted by the African...
NEOKC Renaissance
Feb 271 min read
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Fostering Community Connection: NEOKCR's January 2025 Initiatives
From left to right, pictured is J.D. Baker, Jewel McCorkle, Aurelius Francisco, Kimberly Francisco, Quintin Hughes, and Jahari Johnson....
NEOKC Renaissance
Jan 242 min read
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Community Voices Shape Future at 2025 GO Bond Eastside Community Meeting
On January 7, 2025, community members gathered at the Metro Tech Conference Center for the 2025 GO Bond Eastside Community Meeting. This...
NEOKC Renaissance
Jan 241 min read
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Celebrating the Latest OMFA Cohort and November’s Initial Community Offering
OMFA Cohort 5 Blew the Community Away at NEOKCR's ICO on November 14. From left to right, Christopher J Harrison Sr, Teighanne Savage,...
NEOKC Renaissance
Dec 12, 20242 min read
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Building Roots, Building Futures: The NEOKC Now Homebuyers Program
At NEOKCR, we believe that homeownership is more than just owning a house—it’s about planting roots, building wealth, and contributing to...
NEOKC Renaissance
Oct 25, 20242 min read
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Celebrating the Sixth PlaceKeepers Cohort: Building Leaders, Preserving Legacy
At NEOKCR, we believe that community transformation starts with the people who live, work, and care deeply about their neighborhoods....
NEOKC Renaissance
Oct 25, 20242 min read
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New Beginnings Unveiled at Eastpoint
Northeast OKC Renaissance, East End Historic District and the Black Chamber of Commerce hosted a celebration unveiling our new logo and iden
Fair Eastside
Oct 7, 20241 min read
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Learning How To Thrive in the Face of Adversity
A recent article in The Oklahoman discussed the closing of Eastside Pizza House and spoke with leaders in Oklahoma City and a few members...
Fair Eastside
Sep 20, 20241 min read
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Celebrating OMFA's 4th Cohort Graduation
From left to right, Dr. Chris Harris, Sharrone Berry-Davis, Maryh Harris, Brittany Carter-Thomas, Mariechia Palmer, Taryn Bradley,...
Fair Eastside
Aug 8, 20242 min read
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Catalyzing Community Development at 2024 PlaceKeepers Conference
The 4th annual PlaceKeepers Conference was another success thanks to our valued community partners, developers and residents! This year's...
Fair Eastside
Jul 5, 20241 min read
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NEOKC Neighborhood Coalition
NEOKCR partners with NEOKC Neighborhood Coalition to unify our neighborhoods and organizations to restore economic activity and the historic
Fair Eastside
Jun 30, 20241 min read
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East End Historic District
With a shared vision for the prosperous future of Northeast OKC, NEOKCR has partnered with East End Historic District to bring it to...
Fair Eastside
Jun 30, 20241 min read
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Nonprofit Incubator
The Northeast OKC Nonprofit Incubator (“Incubator”) was created by The Butlers Did It in 2023 to increase the capacity of Black-led...
Fair Eastside
Jun 30, 20241 min read
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Celebrating OMFA's 3rd Cohort Graduation
From left to right, Micqueal Ware, Lisa and Tuan Le, Addam Francisco, Christopher Brown, Destiny Hudson, Angela Chase, Megan and Adrean...
Fair Eastside
May 10, 20242 min read
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Celebrating OMFA's 2nd Cohort Graduation
From left to right, Therese Cooper-Chandler and Alvin Chandler, Ray Johnson and Jasmine Johnson, Makeba Griffin, Emmanuel Sosanya,...
Fair Eastside
Oct 1, 20232 min read
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Celebrating OMFA's Inaugural Cohort Graduation
OMFA's first cohort has begun a new tradition for NEOKCR! From left to right, Doris and Marq Youngblood, Rose Ealom, Cherdena Daniel,...
Fair Eastside
Aug 3, 20232 min read
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oNEOKC Recap
We had a wonderful time this weekend at our oNE OKC celebration! Thank you to the community and our partners for making this one for the...
Fair Eastside
Jun 9, 20191 min read
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