The Oklahoma Eagle

Mission

We empower Tulsans with free, independent journalism they need to thrive. Our reporting reflects daily life, holds power accountable, and builds a more civically engaged, connected community.

About our journalism

The Oklahoma Eagle has been a trusted voice for Tulsa’s Black and underserved communities — reporting truth, championing justice and standing up for equity for more than a century.

Founded in 1922 in Tulsa’s Historic Greenwood District, The Eagle rose from the ashes of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. When much of Greenwood was destroyed, the Eagle became a symbol of survival and defiance — proof that truth-telling could not be silenced.

Through segregation, urban renewal and the digital age, The Eagle has endured — continuing to tell the stories that matter most and to stand as a voice for those too often left unheard.

Over the years, The Eagle has provided news, information and narratives about Tulsa’s Black and underserved communities that do not appear in other publications.

Now, The Eagle is proud to be joining operations with the Tulsa Flyer, a new independent newsroom covering Tulsa’s neighborhoods, government and community life with depth and care.

This collaboration builds on the paper’s legacy and strengthens local journalism across Tulsa. The Eagle maintains its status as a print and digital publication separate from the Flyer. Although it is now published by the Tulsa Flyer, it remains independently owned by the Goodwin family. James and David Goodwin both serve on the Tulsa Flyer board of directors which oversees both organizations.

You’ll continue to get the same trusted Eagle reporting — now with even more depth and reach. You’ll also hear from new voices covering City Hall, local businesses, neighborhood life and community celebrations, all as part of a growing network of readers supporting local journalism that matters. In addition to the digital version, The Eagle will appear weekly in print and will be distributed at approximately 70 locations throughout Tulsa.Together, The Eagle and the Flyer are building the future of local news in Tulsa.