Local orgs set to host first ever Pride Prom in Oxford
Oxford's first Pride Prom will celebrate members of the LGBTQ community.
Community
Local preschool teacher strives to educate and protect her community
LaTricia Hillman, a member of the Oxford NAACP, has spent the past decade building her own successful preschool in Oxford, putting a strong focus on nature.
$2.1 million grant to expand reach of Myaamia Center indigenous language program
Thanks to new funding, the National Breath of Life program run by the Myaamia Center will be able to double the size of its language revitalization apprenticeship program.
Local Legends: Grandpap East
Elijah East, a veteran of the War of 1812 born to a mother who had been enslaved, married three times and fathered eight children, earning him the eventual nickname of "Grandpap East."
Oxford residents join national march against Trump administration
Oxford residents marched Uptown in solidarity with demonstrations across the country Feb. 17, protesting the Trump administration's first month in office.
OxACT set to bring ‘Misery’ to the stage
Oxford's local theater organization will put on a production of Stephen King's "Misery" for two weeks starting Feb. 21.
Deloris Rome Hudson devotes her life to social activism
From taking part in the Rowan Hall occupation to serving as a delegate for six different elections, Deloris Rome Hudson has made activism a core part of her life.