News 9 Celebrates Black History Month

News 9 honors the lives and legacies of Black Oklahomans. Jazz icon Charlie Christian pioneered a new way to play the electric guitar. Lelia Foley-Davis made history as the first African-American woman elected mayor. Dr. Paul Lehman changed Oklahoma City’s local TV news when he became the first Black anchor.

Tuesday, February 1st 2022, 2:29 pm

By: News 9


News 9 honors the lives and legacies of Black Oklahomans. Jazz icon Charlie Christian pioneered a new way to play the electric guitar. Lelia Foley-Davis made history as the first African-American woman elected mayor in the United States. Dr. Paul Lehman changed Oklahoma City’s local TV news when he became the first African-American anchor.


Check News 9’s social media for special posts throughout Black History Month!

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