Uploaded March 2023 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Women play a vital role in society; however, historically, women have faced a number of barriers preventing the development and self-sufficiency of women founders and women-owned firms. In this episode, learn how Erika Lucas, the founder of StitchCrew and VEST Her Ventures, has addressed the challenges in access to funding/capital, resources, and networks, to support women and minority trailblazers in Oklahoma.
Oklahoma is home to diverse ethnic communities, including Native Americans, African Americans, Euro-Americans, Hispanics, Latinos, Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders, Arab Americans, and more.
The Oklahoma Historical Society Multicultural Office (OHSMO) has a working objective 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.
A series of video interviews are being recorded to create a historical record of the voices of community leaders from a number of backgrounds. This special project is taking place throughout the year, making a public record of Oklahoma’s historically underrepresented communities. 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 OHSMO is working to shape a picture of our collective history. 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. Please 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.
Women play a vital role in society; however, historically, women have faced a number of barriers preventing the development and self-sufficiency of women founders and women-owned firms. In this episode, learn how Erika Lucas, the founder of StitchCrew and VEST Her Ventures, has addressed the challenges in access to funding/capital, resources, and networks, to support women and minority trailblazers in Oklahoma.
Oklahoma is home to diverse ethnic communities, including Native Americans, African Americans, Euro-Americans, Hispanics, Latinos, Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders, Arab Americans, and more.
The Oklahoma Historical Society Multicultural Office (OHSMO) has a working objective 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.
A series of video interviews are being recorded to create a historical record of the voices of community leaders from a number of backgrounds. This special project is taking place throughout the year, making a public record of Oklahoma’s historically underrepresented communities. 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 OHSMO is working to shape a picture of our collective history. 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. Please 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.
