# Event Details - **Event Name**: OKLAHOMA AFRICAN AMERICAN EDUCATORS HALL OF FAME, INC. - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 26 Sep, 2025 at 07:00 pm – Fri, 26 Sep, 2025 at 10:30 pm - **Event Description**: Come celebrate and honor the outstanding achievements of African American educators in Oklahoma at our Hall of Fame event!About this EventWelcome to the OKLAHOMA AFRICAN AMERICAN EDUCATORS HALL OF FAME, INC. event! Join us for a special evening at the Grand Casino Hotel & Resort as we celebrate the accomplishments of outstanding African American educators in Oklahoma. This in-person event will honor those who have made significant contributions to the field of education. Don't miss this opportunity to network, learn, and be inspired by the incredible work of these educators. Get ready for a night of recognition, appreciation, and community support!Oklahoma African American Educators Hall of Fame, Inc.Dr. Donnie L. Nero, Sr., President of the Oklahoma African American Educators, Inc. Hall of Fame, along with the Board of Directors, is pleased to announce the Fourteenth 2025 Hall of Fame inductees.The inductees are Ms. Tobytha Battle, Luther, Oklahoma; Mrs. Georgiann Seals Belton, Boynton, Oklahoma; Dr. John K. Coleman, Boley, Oklahoma; Mrs. Carolyn Gay Harris, Chicago, Illinois; Mrs. Andrea M. Luster, Okmulgee, Oklahoma; Dr. Anthony Lynn Marshall, Tulsa, Oklahoma; Dr. Jolly Henderson Meadows, Idabel, Oklahoma; Dr. Markus S. Smith, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Dr. Melvin B. Tolson, Langston, Oklahoma; and Dr. Sandra D. Thompson, Ponca City, Oklahoma.The E.M. “Nat” Watson, Jr. Scholarship recipients—Eric Harding (Owasso High School), Mercades Lopez (Idabel High School), and Zakavian Threadgill (Haworth High School), all from Oklahoma—will be recognized during the ceremony.The Oklahoma African American Educators Hall of Fame, Inc. motto is “WITHHOLD NOT GOOD FROM THEM TO WHOM IT IS DUE, WHEN IT IS IN THE POWER OF THINE HAND TO DO IT” (Proverbs 3:27). The 2025 inductees represent a cross-section of the state, have demonstrated stellar performance in the field of education, and have amassed over 300 years in the profession.Agenda?: 06:00 PM - 07:00 PMDoors open, Meet and Greet, photoshoot, check-in, entertainment?: 07:00 PM - 10:30 PMInduction Ceremony - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/shawnee/oklahoma-african-american-educators-hall-of-fame-inc/100001557825009539 - **Event Categories**: meet-and-greet, meetups - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 108.55, max: 940.87, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Shawnee - **state**: OK - **country**: United States - **location**: Grand Casino Hotel & Resort - **lat**: 35.3807359 - **long**: -97.0591986 - **full address**: Grand Casino Hotel & Resort, 777 Grand Casino Boulevard, Shawnee, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: OKLAHOMA AFRICAN AMERICAN EDUCATORS HALL OF FAME, INC. - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/e3e8d66444ac5cd4a559c7e95c5e892817a5029d0805c623598e7c6bfbd1905c-rimg-w1200-h770-dc070706-gmir.jpg?v=1754633991 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is OKLAHOMA AFRICAN AMERICAN EDUCATORS HALL OF FAME, INC. being held? - **A:** OKLAHOMA AFRICAN AMERICAN EDUCATORS HALL OF FAME, INC. takes place on Fri, 26 Sep, 2025 at 07:00 pm to Fri, 26 Sep, 2025 at 10:30 pm at Grand Casino Hotel & Resort, 777 Grand Casino Boulevard, Shawnee, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for OKLAHOMA AFRICAN AMERICAN EDUCATORS HALL OF FAME, INC.? - **A:** Ticket prices for OKLAHOMA AFRICAN AMERICAN EDUCATORS HALL OF FAME, INC. range from USD 109 to USD 941 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityRESERVED SEATINGUSD 941 + USD 61 feeAvailableRESERVED SEATINGUSD 471 + USD 31 feeAvailableRESERVED SEATINGUSD 109 + USD 9 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing OKLAHOMA AFRICAN AMERICAN EDUCATORS HALL OF FAME, INC.? - **A:** OKLAHOMA AFRICAN AMERICAN EDUCATORS HALL OF FAME, INC. is organized by Dr. Donnie L. Nero Sr. and Shirley A. Ballard Nero. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** OKLAHOMA AFRICAN AMERICAN EDUCATORS HALL OF FAME, INC. is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Shawnee, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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