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Former state senator Kevin Matthews will serve as guest speaker at the launch of the Oklahoma Civil Rights Trail Tour Mobile App<\/strong> on Saturday, February 21, at 1 p.m. at the Oklahoma History Center.<\/p>\n

Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr., principal chief of the Cherokee Nation, will also offer remarks, with entertainment by Oklahoma City hip-hop artist Jabee. The free public event will include an app demonstration, interactive kiosks, Black Towns exhibits, swag bags, and a display featuring Oklahoma\u2019s first Miss Black America.<\/p>\n

Developed by Oklahoma Black Living Legacy<\/a>, the app provides a self-guided tour highlighting Oklahoma Civil Rights sites, All-Black Towns, and related Native American locations. It uses technology to stimulate tourism, encourage education, a promote economic development while preserving community history. The project is funded through an Oklahoma Civil Rights Trail Grant; a program of the Oklahoma Historical Society;<\/a> a sponsor of the launch.<\/p>\n

Matthews co-authored the legislation that created the Oklahoma Civil Rights Trail Grant, which connects historic Civil Rights and All-Black Town sites statewide.<\/p>\n

For more information, contact Oklahoma Black Living Legacy at (405) 845-9456.<\/p>\n

Reserve a spot<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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