“The free bird leaps on the back of the wind and floats downstream till the current ends and dips his wings in the orange sun rays and dares to claim the sky.” If I was to leave Oklahoma, there is one thing I am sure I will always miss: the vibrant sunset of a warm summer day by the lake. When I see the birds fly right over the horizon line, diving into the glimpse of beauty, in a moment that I’m always too slow to catch on camera, I stop and think. Think about every opportunity I have received. Think about every place that I have ever stepped foot. Think of everywhere I’ve watched the sunset and every person I have ever met. Why would I ever leave Oklahoma? Before I think about leaving, I think about how I got here. Nigerian-American immigrants
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The people built a strong economy from farming and herding. Industries that were later crushed in the Dust Bowl. Oklahoma also faced a major population decline during this period. Oklahomans were a diverse group of people flourishing in major towns. Later, the KKK resurfaced and resulted in violence and the Tulsa Race Riots. One of the most costly instances of racial violence in America’s history. Years later, one of the most destructive acts of terrorism occurred on our own soil, the Murrah Federal Building Bombing. In it’s nearly first century of statehood, Oklahoma faced more shortcomings than some states had faced in decades. Through every event, we faced scrutiny, tribulations, and got locked shut in a cage of distress, but we still sang. We sang because we are Oklahoma. We are “red people”. We are red with passion, energy, and the strength of our state. We boldly sing the song of freedom boasting more than 200 beautiful manmade lakes, the number one suburb in the nation, and more than 300 days of sunshine a year. We fuel the energy and agriculture industries, the largest trail of Route 66, and the best place for young adults. Oklahoma is far more than
The people built a strong economy from farming and herding. Industries that were later crushed in the Dust Bowl. Oklahoma also faced a major population decline during this period. Oklahomans were a diverse group of people flourishing in major towns. Later, the KKK resurfaced and resulted in violence and the Tulsa Race Riots. One of the most costly instances of racial violence in America’s history. Years later, one of the most destructive acts of terrorism occurred on our own soil, the Murrah Federal Building Bombing. In it’s nearly first century of statehood, Oklahoma faced more shortcomings than some states had faced in decades. Through every event, we faced scrutiny, tribulations, and got locked shut in a cage of distress, but we still sang. We sang because we are Oklahoma. We are “red people”. We are red with passion, energy, and the strength of our state. We boldly sing the song of freedom boasting more than 200 beautiful manmade lakes, the number one suburb in the nation, and more than 300 days of sunshine a year. We fuel the energy and agriculture industries, the largest trail of Route 66, and the best place for young adults. Oklahoma is far more than