Uploaded April 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this episode, we learn from Adam Soltani, executive director of the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR) Oklahoma, as he describes the contrast in relationships pre and post 9/11, and ways to understand the differences between the surface and the deeper levels of cultural practices by intergenerational Arab Americans in Oklahoma.
Oklahoma is home to diverse ethnic communities. The Oklahoma Historical Society Multicultural Office (OHSMO) aims to develop programs and outreach initiatives to tell the story of Oklahoma’s diverse heritage and give voice to these historically underrepresented communities. OHSMO is currently developing the “People of Oklahoma” series to share that diversity.
The OHSMO is working to shape a picture of our collective history. A series of video interviews are being recorded to create a historical record of the voices of community leaders from a number of backgrounds. Stories of resiliency, hope, tenacity, and innovation are being added to the expansive library of live interviews, video documentaries, and oral histories in the OHS archives.
The office also holds several in-person events that include authentic traditions celebrated by the respective communities so that these cultures can be shared, appreciated, and experienced. Contact OHS Multicultural Officer Saidy Herrera at 405-522-5204 to join the conversation. Follow OHS on social media and visit okhistory.org/events to learn more.
In this episode, we learn from Adam Soltani, executive director of the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR) Oklahoma, as he describes the contrast in relationships pre and post 9/11, and ways to understand the differences between the surface and the deeper levels of cultural practices by intergenerational Arab Americans in Oklahoma.
Oklahoma is home to diverse ethnic communities. The Oklahoma Historical Society Multicultural Office (OHSMO) aims to develop programs and outreach initiatives to tell the story of Oklahoma’s diverse heritage and give voice to these historically underrepresented communities. OHSMO is currently developing the “People of Oklahoma” series to share that diversity.
The OHSMO is working to shape a picture of our collective history. A series of video interviews are being recorded to create a historical record of the voices of community leaders from a number of backgrounds. Stories of resiliency, hope, tenacity, and innovation are being added to the expansive library of live interviews, video documentaries, and oral histories in the OHS archives.
The office also holds several in-person events that include authentic traditions celebrated by the respective communities so that these cultures can be shared, appreciated, and experienced. Contact OHS Multicultural Officer Saidy Herrera at 405-522-5204 to join the conversation. Follow OHS on social media and visit okhistory.org/events to learn more.
