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from Free Free Forum:

The construction of hyperscale AI data centers is the hot topic of the moment. Are you curious what you should know, who is benefitting and who is not?

Come to the Forum for Real Economic Emancipation event on Aug. 2 in Tulsa. It's also being streamed online. Message me for the link.

Here are the panelists and guests:

Brad Carson, former U.S. Congressman and former University of Tulsa President and current Co-Founder and President of Americans for Responsible Innovation, a nonprofit advocating for responsible AI and emerging technology governance.

Amanda Clinton, a representative in the Oklahoma House and Cherokee Nation citizen.

Edward Ongweso, a Brooklyn-based writer and editor whose work centers around tech criticism, labor and financial reporting.

Featured Guests:
Cheyenna Morgan (United Keetoowah Band and Oglala Lakota), Coalition Coordinator of Stop Data Colonialism, will be a featured guest. Cheyenna is a leading local voice opposing Project Anthem.

Kyle Schmidt, President of Protect Sand Springs Alliance (https://protectss.org/), founded in November 2025 after a surprise rezoning notice proposed placing a massive data center in a rural community abutting homes and ranches outside Sand Springs, Oklahoma

Moderator:
The University of Tulsa Economics Professor and author Clara Mattei

ke comms founder Kristi took a staycation recently and returned to her travel writing days to pen this review of Tulsa's Brut Hotel. Check out the review and Brut Hotel if you're ever in the Capital of Route 66:

Brut Hotel: Brutalist Stay in Tulsa, the Capital of Route 66 Brut Hotel is a brutalist-style boutique hotel in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the Capital of Route 66, known for live music, wellness programming, and rooftop dining.

📅 Save the Date! Swing for Genes returns on Friday, September 11 at Jimmie Austin Golf Course in Seminole! Join us as we tee off the start of Mitochondrial Disease Awareness Week. More details coming soon! 💚⛳

June was a busy month both professionally and personally, locally and nationally. Read about the month's wins here:

June 2026 Client & Agency Wins June was a busy month both professionally and personally, locally and nationally.

Part of the work ke comms does is not only work with our own clients but also help support other agencies and consultancies on their clients list when it comes to media relations.

This past weekend, we were honored to support Human Impact Solutions' client BLIS Collective. BLIS organized and hosted Reclamation Day, a day of art, gathering, and re-imagination ahead of July 4 and the country’s 250th birthday.

The event in Brooklyn was nothing short of thought-provoking. We are so happy to work with them and here are some recent placements we earned for BLIS ahead of the event:

https://rollingout.com/2026/05/26/trevor-smith-on-what-reclamation-day-is/

https://ictnews.org/the-press-pool/joey-bada-joins-artists-and-organizers-to-reclaim-and-reframe-america-at-250/

If you or your agency needs additional support, please reach out at [email protected].

Joey Bada$$ joins artists and organizers, to reclaim and reframe 'America at 250' - ICT BLIS (Black Liberation–Indigenous Sovereignty) Collective Responds to America's 250th Anniversary with Immersive Art, Performance, and Movement-Building Event Expected to Draw Up to 1,000 Attendees. Event Features 40–50 Artists, Organizers, and Cultural Leaders Across Three Experiential Zones; M...

Great insights from Tulsa-based journalists at today’s PRSA Tulsa Chapter meeting.

Lunch planning session with AWC Tulsa.

Behind the scenes at Tulsa International Airport.

Summer is just around the corner, and temps are heating up. Read all about how ke comms is working to share milestone moments, including the U.S.'s 250th from a diverse perspective and the centennial of Route 66:

May 2026 Client & Agency Wins This year, Tulsa has been busy promoting the Centennial of Route 66, which officially takes place on Nov. 11, but is being celebrated throughout all of 2026.

Why relationships are so important in PR — and can change quickly

A part of the Media Matters series by ke comms