Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this episode, we learn about the journey of Augusto Medina, who immigrated to the United States from Puerto Rico and worked as a communications specialist at Tinker Air Force Base.
The Oklahoma Historical Society Multicultural Office (OHSMO) focuses on developing programs and outreach initiatives that create bridges of communication through history and culture, ensuring that the tapestry of Oklahoma is shared and celebrated. The OHSMO 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, including a series of video interviews titled “People of Oklahoma” to create a historical record of the voices of community leaders from many 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.
To join the conversation, contact OHS Multicultural Officer Saidy Herrera at 405-522-5204. You can also follow OHS on social media and visit okhistory.org/events to learn more.
In this episode, we learn about the journey of Augusto Medina, who immigrated to the United States from Puerto Rico and worked as a communications specialist at Tinker Air Force Base.
The Oklahoma Historical Society Multicultural Office (OHSMO) focuses on developing programs and outreach initiatives that create bridges of communication through history and culture, ensuring that the tapestry of Oklahoma is shared and celebrated. The OHSMO 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, including a series of video interviews titled “People of Oklahoma” to create a historical record of the voices of community leaders from many 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.
To join the conversation, contact OHS Multicultural Officer Saidy Herrera at 405-522-5204. You can also follow OHS on social media and visit okhistory.org/events to learn more.
