Everyday Heroes is a platform that features veterans, first responders, teachers, healthcare workers and more. All are Everyday Heroes! Capturing the collective focus of national events, holidays and observances, Everyday Heroes honors individuals and groups whose stories are the foundation of what it is to be American. Know someone in your community worthy of being recognized? Nominate them today!
Today we highlight the Hispanic American Foundation, which aims to preserve Hispanic culture through scholarships, grants and the presentation of cultural programs.
Started in 1956, the Roy LeBlanc Annual Invitational Rodeo is America's oldest African-American rodeo.
Jack Oelke has law enforcement in his blood. Last year, he joined his father, Scott Oelke, as an officer for the Broken Arrow Police Department. Scott, a 24 year veteran of the force, says watching his son become a police officer was one of the best moments of his life.
Today we shine a light on a program that's spreading the joy of reading to children across the nation. Learn more about this month's Everyday Hero, Dolly Partons Imagination Library.
An initiative from the Special Olympics, Broken Arrow Unified Sports, is a place for athletes with disabilities to team up with athletes without disabilities and compete together as a team in a variety of sports.
The life of Wilma Mankiller casts a long shadow. From civil rights activist to community organizer to the first ever principal chief of the Cherokee nation. Wilma spent her 64 years of life caring for her people as if they were her own family.
Meet Johnny Nichols an Educator for Pryor Public Schools. He has spent most of his 75 years in his hometown where educating has been his life.
More than 6 million dogs and cats find themselves in animal shelters across the US every year. A unique rescue in Muskogee is doing their part to put a dent in that number. Learn more about this month's Everyday Hero Fur Babies Adoption & Rescue.
Meet Eli Brown from Tulsa. He is the Boys Basketball Coach for Booker T Washington High School.
Meet Morris Neighbors a veteran, teacher, coach, deacon at his church and so much more.
The Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma has made it its mission to end hunger in Green Country and give our neighbors in need hope.
Veteran combat nurse, Ingird Huffman, helps our warriors deal with emotional trauma once they come home.
AJ Morrison's quick thinking, and training as a firefighter, helped save a life when he was off-duty.