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: Oklahoma City rapper Jabee delivered a moving address on overcoming oppression, while Marilyn Luper Hildreth —daughter of civil rights icon Clara Luper —challenged young people to return home and tell the stories of their people, whom she described as "kings and queens".

The event was a landmark moment for Oklahoma, featuring a diverse array of performances and speeches aimed at honoring Black history and heritage:

As part of a larger celebration titled "Scenes from Oklahoma's first Black History Day at the State Capitol," the image depicts college students from the fraternity. They are shown performing a "stomp dance," a rhythmic and powerful form of expression deeply rooted in the history of African American fraternities and sororities. The Context of the Day img_0148.jpg

: The day included speakers like Lelia Foley-Davis , the first Black woman mayor in the U.S., who shared stories of her service in the all-Black town of Taft.

: Performances by the Star Spencer High School cheerleaders and marching band, as well as the Millwood Marching Band , filled the rotunda with energy. : Oklahoma City rapper Jabee delivered a moving

The story of "img_0148.jpg" is one of cultural pride and tradition, captured during the inaugural at the Oklahoma State Capitol in February 2023.

Scenes from Oklahoma's first Black History Day at the State Capitol The Context of the Day : The day

The performance captured in "img_0148.jpg" served as a vibrant highlight of this collective storytelling, using dance to bridge the gap between historical struggle and modern-day excellence within the halls of state government.