The Greater Tulsa Area African American Affairs Commission (GTAAAC) is a group of mayoral appointed volunteers established by City Ordinance in 2017. The Commission is comprised of 23 representatives from the African American community. The Commission primarily serves in an advisory capacity to the Mayor and City Council by conducting research and recommending policies, programs, and initiatives to aid their community.
The Greater Tulsa Area African American Affairs Commission is one of six Title V Commissions staffed by the Mayor’s Office of Resilience and Equity (MORE). It heavily contributes to City of Tulsa’s Resilience Strategy pillar to build an inclusive future that honors all Tulsans and celebrates our diversity. The Resilience Plan serves as a roadmap to address Tulsa’s most pressing challenges and seeks to build capacity among residents, city systems, and community partners to build a more resilient, equitable, and world class city.
The Commission is made up of twenty-three members of African American descent appointed by the mayor. Twelve members serve as representatives for organizations whose primary mission is to advance or provide services to African American culture and heritage. Eleven members serve at large.
In addition, the Commission has three standing committees, which include:
Tuesday, October 29 from 6 – 7pm
City Hall, City Council Chambers
The Greater Tulsa Area African American Affairs Award is pleased to announce the Laverne Ford Wimberly Award. This honor will be bestowed each year in recognition of excellent Black educators in the Tulsa area. The award recognizes educators’ outstanding contributions as educators, their dedication to their communities, and their leadership.
Marquess Denniss|
Dr. Dewayne Dickens - Chair
Brian Humphrey - Vice Chair
David Harris
Margaret Love
Larissa McNeil
Anthony Payne
Burlinda Radney
Jon Paul Ray
Jameelah Stuckey
Maybelle Wallace
Kandy Whitley-White
Juddie Williams
Kristi Williams
Tony Williams
The GTAAAC meetings are held at 6 pm. on the second Tuesday of every month (except July and December) at City Hall, located at 175 East 2nd Street, 10th Floor, North Conference Room.
For more information about GTAAAC, please email the Mayor's Office of Resilience and Equity at: [email protected]. The staff liaison will direct your question to the Commission. Meetings are open to the public or you can follow on TGOV Online. For a list of meetings for the year and agendas, please visit: Agendas
To access past meeting minutes please visit: Meeting Minutes
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