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Biden Vows to End ‘Systemic Racism’ on Greenwood Anniversary By Tribune News Service President Joe Biden vowed to “root out systemic racism” in a statement Monday to mark the 100th anniversary of the Tulsa race massacre, which wiped out one of the nation’s most prosperous Black neighborhoods. Biden will travel to the Oklahoma city this week to commemorate the massacre that took place on May 31 and June 1, 1921, when a White mob destroyed Tulsa’s Greenwood district, known as “Black Wall Street” for its abundance of Black-owned businesses. An unknown number of people were killed, with estimates ranging from 50 to 300. File Photo

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Cowgirls OKC-bound after 2-0 victory against Texas Dean Ruhl Assistant Sports Editor It was raucous when Avery Hobson stepped into the batter’s box in the fifth inning. The fans in the outfield decks slapped their hands against the left field wall. The chants of “O-S-U” bounced from the bleachers behind home plate and the thud of second baseman Karli Petty’s helmet when she was hit by a ball still echoed two at-bats later. With runners on second and third – the first time Oklahoma State had this situation Sunday – Hobson delivered. A bloop single into center gave the Cowgirls the lead in a scoreless game. On Sunday, OSU defeated Texas 2-0 in game 3 of the NCAA Super Regional at Cowgirl Stadium in Stillwater, advancing to the Women’s College World Series in Oklahoma City. “It was a grind,” OSU shortstop Kiley Naomi said. “But we knew that we could pull it out See Cowgirls on pg. 4

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News Vows... Continued from pg.1 “We honor the legacy of the Greenwood community, and of Black Wall Street, by reaffirming

our commitment to advance racial justice through the whole of our government, and working to root out systemic racism from our laws, our policies, and our hearts,” Biden said in the proclamation. Biden has made racial equity a centerpiece of his presidency. The government must “reckon with and acknowledge” the role it has played

in stripping wealth and opportunities from Black Americans, Biden said. “I call upon the people of the United States to commemorate the tremendous loss of life and security that occurred over those 2 days in 1921, to celebrate the bravery and resilience of those who survived and sought to rebuild their lives again, and commit together to eradicate

systemic racism and help to rebuild communities and lives that have been destroyed by it,” Biden said. The Tulsa massacre was one of the worst episodes of racial violence in U.S. history, but for decades was little known outside Oklahoma. news.ed@ocolly.com

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Party/Semi-formal Pageant/Performace Wedding MAKE YOURSELF AVAILABLE! Make yourself available; It is somewhat like the challenge God gave to Abraham. “Leave your country, your people and your father’s household and go to the land I will show you.” (Gen.12:1 NIV) He left not knowing exactly where he was going. Yet, look at the way God used his life and produced a great legacy. Abraham moved into the land that God called him to inherit, and he dwelt there not yet owning it. Through faith and perseverance, he obtained. Four hundred years later the Israelites march in and took the land. God in his timing will give us all he has promised. Be encouraged, to “make yourself available” to God. Be practical in pursuing God, and you too will taste and see how faithful he is.

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God fulfilled another promise to Abraham; for he promised that through him, God would bless the whole world. Through Abraham, possibly 2500 years later, God sent his Son into the world to save and bless all who would trust in him.

We may not see how God can and will use our lives, but the challenge to “Make yourself available” is a call to all. This is the only way that you and I will see the love and faithfulness of God in reality. I can testify that he is true and faithful. Even if you stumble, make mistakes, just get up and keep going. Acknowledge your failure; He forgives, lovingly leads on into his plans for your life. You will not be sorry now and in the life to come, that you trusted and followed Christ. Make yourself available!

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Biden pays tribute to fallen heroes President Joe Biden Monday laid a wreath at Arlington National Cemetery as he marked his first Memorial Day in the White House with poignant ceremony and a tribute to shared loss. “We’re the children of sacrifice made by a long line of American service members,” Biden said in a speech addressed to surviving relatives of slain service members. “We’re free because they were brave.” The president pulled out a piece of paper that he said he keeps in

his pocket with the exact number of American troops killed in the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. The figure stands at 7,036, he said. “We will never forget what you gave to our country,” Biden said, his voice firm and eyes squinting through emotion. Biden touched a wreath and made the sign of the cross as he marked a day with special meaning for the president, who has publicly struggled with the untimely death of his military veteran son. Alongside Vice President Kamala Harris and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, Biden stood stock still and saluted as a military band played

taps on the sunny and cool spring day. Harris stood stoically beside her boss after enduring a weekend of attacks on her patriotism after she left out a tribute to the fallen troops in an “Enjoy the holiday weekend” tweet. Biden marked his first Memorial Day weekend as commander in chief by speaking about Beau Biden, an Army National Guard major who died of cancer six years ago on Sunday. The Memorial Day weekend, long an important moment for Biden, took on added poignancy this year as the president spoke frequently and emotionally of his own loss while expressing the gratitude of a nation

for the sacrifices of others. “I know the incredible pride you felt watching your loved one wear the uniform,” Biden said. “It’s a hard time here for me and our family just like it is for so many of you. It can hurt to remember, but the hurt is how we heal.” Showing his trademark empathy, Biden vowed that the pain would eventually ease for those the fallen heroes have left behind. “I promise you this: The day will come when the image of your loved one brings a smile to your lips not a tear to your eyes,” he said. “My prayer is that day will come sooner than later.” news.ed@ocolly.com

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Hobson’s single was only the second hit for the Cowgirls on Sunday, but it was ultimately the deciding one. The inning started with back-to-back hit by pitches. Third baseman Sydney Pennington took a ball off her left leg, and Petty took one to her head. It was a concerning moment, as coach Kenny Gajewski checked on her as she slowly walked down the line to first, but she seemed more angry than injured. She remained in the game, and was advanced to second when catcher Reagan Wright hit a sacrifice bunt. Then, with some tension in the air, and the Cowgirls in their first scoring opportunity of the game, Hobson hit her single. Left fielder Chelsea Alexander hit next, laying down a bunt single, scoring Petty for the other run of the game. Up to this point, the Cowgirl offense had been stymied by Texas pitcher Shea O’Leary. She started for the second consecutive day on Sunday, after defeating the Cowgirls on Saturday and continued to make things difficult. Through the first four innings, O’Leary faced just 13 batters, allowing one hit and one walk. Even after the 2-run fifth inning, O’Leary only saw three batters in the sixth. Her counterpart, OSU pitcher Carrie Eberle, threw a four-hit shutout with a walk and three strikeouts, forcing the majority of Texas batters to ground out. “It is all about finding a way to win in these game 3’s, and that is what we did,” Eberle said. “We played some small-ball, got a big hit from Avery when it mattered, and played the best defense you could ask for behind me today.” The Longhorns had chances to score, but failed each time to drive in runs. In the second, the Longhorns had two runners on and in the third they had runners on the corners, but each situation they couldn’t score on. With the win, the Cowgirls return to OKC for the first time since 2019. “I’m excited now for what is next,” Gajewski said. “It is going to be a grind like it was all week. Chelsea Alexander hyping the crowds up for the last inning against Texas Sunday afternoon.

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Wave washed Chris Becker Assistant Sports Editor Clay Feagler stood on the par-3, eighth tee box two down from Austin Eckroat. Feagler, Pepperdine, hit his shot and it was the perfect number. He aced the hole. The bleeding was just starting in his match against Oklahoma State’s Eckroat. Feagler would go on to win the next five holes in the match, and all of a sudden a 2-up lead for Eckroat became a 3-down deficit. Eckroat’s late charge would come up just short as he lost 2&1. Eckroat was 1-1 on the day, and the loss was his first NCAA Championship match play loss bringing his record to 6-1. The other matches were much the same, without the hole-in-one. Pepperdine (3-seed) had all the momentum, and never let up enough to

allow OSU (2-seed) to catch a break. An incredible fairway bunker shot from the Wave’s Joe Highsmith slammed the door on Aman Gupta, who’s birdie putt on 18 just skid by to drop the match. Gupta finished the day 0-2. Bo Jin, who finished with runner-up honors in the tournament, won his first of the day against Vanderbilt’s Matthew Reidel in the quarterfinals, but tied in his semifinal match, which didn’t finish. Eugenio Chacarra also ended his match all square and also was unable to finish because Pepperdine had already clinched the win. The 3-0-2 match loss to the Wave’s ends the Cowboys run for their 12th title, and also ends Eckroat’s OSU career. Eckroat will make his professional debut on the Korn Ferry Tour on June 10. The Cowboys had five tournament wins in their 2021 campaign including a Big 12 Championship, but fell short of the teams ultimate goal. sports.ed@ocolly.com

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Nancy Black Tribune Content Agency Linda Black Horoscopes Today’s Birthday (06/02/21). This is an educational year. Steady research expands your horizons. Find yourself all over again this summer, before autumn brings fresh vision and inspiration. An exciting collaboration heats up this winter, setting the stage for springtime contemplation, planning and organization. Grow through exploration and discovery. To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging. Aries (March 21-April 19) — Today is an 8 — Rest and review. Fluff the feathers in your love nest, with Venus in Cancer for a month. Your heart is at home with family. Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is a 7 — Connect and network. Research leads to fascinating discoveries, with Venus in Cancer. Write, craft and express your story. Share a subject close to your heart. with Venus in Cancer. Get into your productive and easy zone. Savor work you love. Pursue a passionate heartbeat. Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Today is a 9 — Your luck in love improves immenseand powerful. Focus on personal passions. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is a 6 — Allow yourself more quiet time, with tion, nostalgia and milestones. Notice dreams and wishes.

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especially popular, with Venus in Cancer. Participate with teams and community Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is a 9 — Energize your work and workout. Watch for career advances. Assume authority, and your professional status rises. Accept new responsibility, with Venus in Cancer. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is an 8 — Prioritize fun, family and romance. An exciting exploration develops over the next month. Get involved in a fascinating study, with Venus in Cancer. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is a 9 — Home is your power center. Lucrative opportunities develop, with Venus in Cancer. This phase is good for generating money. Collaborated for common gain. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is an 8 — Communicate, network and coneasier. Share your heart with someone special. Love abounds. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is a 9 — Things could get lucrative. There’s fun. Beauty and creativity pay. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is a 9 — You’re attractive and attracted. Artistic efforts work in your favor. You’re especially lucky in love this month, with Venus in Cancer. Connect hearts.

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