Now, more than ever, we need to be able to talk to people who disagree with us. Whether among family members, close friends and colleagues, or door knocking for a campaign, we need to develop skills that will help us build relationships across the political divide. The only way to bring civility back into our public discourse is to practice and model conversations that lead with curiosity and non-judgement. Our goal is to build relationships rather than change minds. We are often told these days there is more that unites us than divides us. This process will help us identify and celebrate common values and fears.

By the end of this session, you’ll know how to:

• Spark meaningful conversations by building an initial connection

• Listen for values and fears beneath someone’s words

• Paraphrase with empathy so others feel heard

• Share your perspective with care and confidence

• Respond without judgment, even in disagreement

• Keep conversations open and constructive

Join voice and speech coach, TEDx Speaker, author, Rena Cook for an interactive and entertaining process to move our conversations toward civility and respect.

Light refreshments will be served beginning at 5:30 with the speaker starting at 6:00. Free to attend but space is limited. Registration and $20 donation in lieu of ticket purchase requested.

Speaker Information

Rena Cook is President the Board of Sally’s List and their voice and speech coach. Through her consultancy, Vocal Authority, she trains attorneys, executives, and sales teams. A Professor Emerita at OU, she taught voice, speech & dialects. She is also a TEDx speaker and author of Empower your Voice: For Women in Business, Politics and Life and Her Voice in Law. She is an adjunct at OCU. She has an MA in Voice Studies from London’s Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, an MFA in Directing and an MA in Guidance and Counselling. Her guilty pleasure is voicing video games and animation.

Whether you’re looking to refresh your knowledge or explore how local and state government works, this workshop will provide the tools you need to make an impact. Learn about policy-making, public officials, and the civic systems shaping our community, and take the first step toward becoming a more informed and active participant in the process.

The time is now! During this training you'll learn the essentials of voter-registration tabling: checking eligibility, guiding people through the form, and using welcoming conversation starters that encourage them to sign up.

You will also learn about volunteer opportunities and find out how to jump into upcoming outreach efforts.

Polls open from 7am to 7pm.

Vist OK Voter Portal to find your polling location.

In partnership with the City of Tulsa and the Tulsa Area United Way, this summit gives participants hands-on experience with the Tulsa Equality Indicators report to make data-informed decisions for organizational policies, strategies, and community collaborations to build toward a thriving Tulsa for all.

Read the 2023 Tulsa Equality Indicators Report.

Join the Tulsa Community College Metro Campus students and community members to hear from both mayoral candidates in the upcoming November 5th election. TCC’s student newspaper will be moderating the event and is open to all.

The Tulsa World, the University of Tulsa, the Tulsa Press Club and the Tulsa Voter Coalition will sponsor a free in-person forum on Tuesday, Oct. 22, to give voters another chance to hear from candidates running for city offices before Election Day.

The event starts at 5:30 p.m. at the Lorton Performance Center on the TU campus, 550 S. Gary Place. Voters will be able to meet the two candidates for mayor and those in three City Council districts who will appear on the Nov. 5 ballot.

Mayoral candidates Monroe Nichols and Karen Keith will appear on stage at 7 p.m. to take questions from Tulsa World staff writer Kevin Canfield, Editorials Editor Ginnie Graham and Oklahoma Eagle Managing Editor Gary Lee.

The forum will be recorded and air the next day on Public Radio 89.5 KWGS, a listener-supported service of TU, and on publicradiotulsa.org.

City Council candidates who will meet voters before the mayoral forum are District 2’s Anthony Archie and Stephanie Reisdorph, District 7’s incumbent Lori Decter Wright and Eddie Huff, and District 9’s incumbent Jayme Fowler and former state Rep. Carol Bush.

The final day to register to vote on the November 5th General Election is Friday, October 11 online and in-person. 

It takes less than 2 minutes to register! You can now access your voter registration application online.

Note: You must print, sign, and submit the new voter application to your County Election Board to complete the process.

This civil discourse workshop, inspired and led by two youth Changemakers, will give you tools for thinking about thoughtful conversations, difficult discussions and healthy methods of disruption.

Cost: $25 for non-members.
Free for dues-paying members of Leadership Tulsa.
Dinner will be provided.

Register today!

This half-day leadership development is for service members, veterans and their spouses, veteran resource groups, and students aiming to explore the interconnectedness of leaders.

Thank to the generosity of our donors, this workshop is free to attend.

Click here to register and learn more!

Join TYPROS Government Relations Crew for a come-and-go All-Candidate Meet & Greet! We have invited all Tulsa County candidates who are up for election on November 5. This includes city council/mayor, county clerk, county commissioner, OK House and Senate, and US House candidates.

Get face-to-face time with the people on YOUR ballot to ask the questions that are important to you!

Here is the registration link. 

Keep checking back on the link above for a list of candidates who have confirmed attendance. 

Join TYPROS Government Relations Crew for a guided tour of the Tulsa County Headquarters, led by two of our county elected officials! You'll learn more about the services and functions of county government as well as about the positions up for election this year.

June 2, 2024 marks 100 years since the Indian Citizenship Act of 1924! Join Rock the Native Vote on June 2nd at The Center For Public Secrets across the street from the Tulsa Indian Health Care Resource Center!

Rock The Native Vote Tulsa Comedy Show

Host: Okie Podcast host Russell Sun Eagle

Comedians: Jordan Jayi, Brent Deo & Zebadiah Nofire

Catered meal provided by: Autumn Star Catering

All are welcome to come grab a bite and a laugh!