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Folksinger Larry Long on Elders’ Wisdom, Children’s Song

A few weeks ago, Blue Planet Green Living (BPGL) interviewed troubadour and social activist Larry Long about some of the many significant projects he’s engaged in during his adult life.

Celebration honors four special 'elders' at Forest School

Four special "elders" at Forest Elementary School allowed their life stories to be examples of the community's diverse fabric.

Highland Elementary Celebrate the Life Stories of Elders

Earlier this month, students recognized three community elders by sharing their life stories through musical performances.

Larry Talks with Julia Wasson of Blue Planet, Green Living about his time in Okemah (Part Two of the Interview)

Through activism and song, Long has fought for social justice and environmental preservation his entire adult life.

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Listen to Larry Long on MPR's Radio Heartland

Larry Long, executive director of Community Celebration of Place, was on MPR's Radio Heartland with Dale Connelly this Saturday. Larry talked about the Elders' Wisdom, Children's Song program and the show highlighted a performance by the students of North Park Elementary honoring Meroslava Bryn.

Elders’ Wisdom, Children’s Song Radio Show

Larry Long, executive director of Community Celebration of Place, was on MPR's Radio Heartland with Dale Connelly for the first Elders' Wisdom, Children's Song Radio Show. The show highlighted a performance by the students of North Park Elementary honoring Meroslava Bryn, whose voice can be heard through spoken word in the piece.