Beatty: Civil rights center land purchase marks progress, bond presents opportunity
Oklahoma has a rich civil rights history, though much of it is relatively unknown to the larger public. The forthcoming Clara Luper Civil Rights Center, a MAPS 4 project, will change that.
The Center will commemorate the legacy of Clara Luper and highlight the role Oklahomans played in the national movement for civil rights. Through programming and exhibits, we will tell the story of Oklahoma’s civil rights history to honor the past, enlighten visitors and empower the next generation of leaders.
This summer, the Oklahoma City Urban Renewal Authority (OCURA) sold the land slated for the construction of the Civil Rights Center to the City of OKC. OCURA is the leading public redevelopment agency of OKC, and we are grateful to work with both the City and the Authority to bring this new cultural institution to life.