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Make Your Move
Oh, how I love February. I enjoy seeing all of the social media posts of people getting engaged on Valentine’s Day or simply outwardly expressing their love for a significant other. It brings welcomed warmth to a cold month, especially in Oklahoma, that typically brings in blustery cold temperatures, and even snow flurries. Also, it is a wonderful time to celebrate African American History Month. If you have not already been, I would encourage members to visit one of our national museums, Tulsa Historical Society, Greenwood Rising, or simply visit John Hope Franklin’s Reconciliation Park to experience riveting collections and interactive experiences. I promise that you will not regret it.
This month we also celebrate President’s Day and Abraham Lincoln’s birthday. One of the most inspirational moments in my life came in 2008, when our family was visiting Washington, D.C., during National Police Week. Although I was there to receive an honor, I was more inspired by the actions of my then six year old daughter. As we walked around the National Mall, upon reaching the Lincoln Monument I pointed out the place where Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. stood to deliver his “I Have A Dream” speech. She immediately bent down, threw up her arms to make the biggest muscles she could, and smiled the biggest smile. It was not until later when I developed the film that I saw the power in that moment. The words “I Have a Dream” below her little feet with President Lincoln sitting behind her smiling. That picture continues to inspire me to be a movement in my community.
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I hope this February brings you inspiration from the love surrounding you. I hope it inspires you to also be a movement and not a monument in our Tulsa community. To my hardworking TCBA leadership, committees, members, and Tulsa area law firms, thank you for all of the love, leadership, and tenacity you showed over the holidays to ensure all of the families were adopted during the 2022 Holiday Challenge. Lizzie Riter you answered the call and went above and beyond with your team during TCBA’s partnered event with the Parent Defense Team at Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma. Let’s keep the love and warmth going in February!
As always, if you have ideas to share, would like to serve on a committee, or have a TCBA project or program you would like to see highlighted, please reach out to me or Tami Williams.
Stephanie Jackson TCBA Vice President, 2022-2023
