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 Department of Resilience and Equity. 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:
Photo: GTAAAC with Dr. Ebony Johnson
Dr. Dewayne Dickens
Brian Humphrey - Chair
Patricia Carter-Breeckner
Marquess Denniss
Margaret Love
Tracye Love Chandler
Larissa McNeil
Jon Paul Ray
Jameelah Stuckey
Mikeal Vaughn
Maybelle Wallace
Juddie Williams
Kristi Williams
Tony Williams
Ray'Chel Wilson - Vice-Chair
Symone Gittens
Michelle Burdex
Black Educator Awards Ceremony - October 28, 2026
GTAAAC is accepting nominations for their third annual Black Educator Awards!
The Black Educator Awards were established to recognize outstanding educators who are lighting the way for our youth. The award is named after Dr. Laverne Ford Wimberly, a retired educator and administrator who worked at Tulsa Public Schools for 39 years. This award recognizes Black educators’ impact on students, leadership, innovation, and lasting contributions to the community.
This year, there are five award categories:
Submit your nominations by Tuesday, September 15.
Additionally, save the date for the Black Educator Excellence Awards Ceremony on October 28 at 6pm in City Hall!
GTAAAC unanimously approved their 2026 strategic focus centering on the following:
“Through coordinated efforts as a commission, [GTAAAC will] help position Tulsa as a city where Black individuals and families choose to live, work, and build generational stability, strengthening economic opportunity and community vitality.”
Strategic Pillars:
Strategic Questions:
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 Department of Resilience and Equity at: Resilient@cityoftulsa.org. 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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