PHXTVPHXTV Gone but not forgotten, the story of Okemah - Black History Month February 22, 2024 12:00 AM ​Once a thriving community of African American farm workers from Okemah, Oklahoma the Okemah neighborhood had its own school, church and businesses. Annexed by Phoenix in the 1960's and split in half by the construction of Interstate 10 the last residents had all left by the year 2000. Related Social Media Hashtags and Handles: #phoenix #history #blackhistorymonth #okemah Keywords: black history month, phoenix, history, neighborhood, historic
​Phoenix's Remarkable Achievement: Named a Finalist in IDC's 2025 Smart Cities North America Awards
