The Oklahoma Eagle Newswire
In the early and mid-1970s in Tulsa, Dale Hogg epitomized the values and accomplishments of Booker T. Washington High School graduates. For in his various roles—newscaster, corporate manager, public speaker—he was a true role model and representative of the best of BTW.
He was a trailblazer—in his role heading a small magazine, he led the way to rip off veil of secrecy hiding Tulsa’s infamous race riots, thus enabling the healing and reconciliation process (which continues today) to begin.
He was a trailblazer—in his role as a nightly news story anchor on KOTV, channel six, he was a valued member of a distinguished news team. He later served as a weekend weatherman, extending his reach to many more Tulsans. (To the aspiring BTW student he represented the kind of role than can be attained through hard work and dedication. To Tulsans throughout the community he broke barriers simply by the dignity, class, and integrity he demonstrated nightly.)
He was a trailblazer—he was one of Tulsa highest black corporate managers, serving in management positions in both the Corporate Communications and Human Resources Departments of The Williams Companies. In his latter position he helped advance that company’s commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity.
Among his many accomplishments was a collaboration with Tulsa Public Schools in preparing a series of television programs that not only appeared on the educational television channel, but became part of the training for the integration of the Booker T. Washington faculty as a key component of the TPS magnet school program.
With his outstanding record, he would eventually be recruited by larger corporate concerns and subsequently make his mark outside of Tulsa.
In all, his career can be summed up by an introduction of the chairman of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission at an event in Tulsa. The man being introduced had a sterling record of accomplishment and was now one of the highest ranking African-Americans in Washington, D.C. Dale concluded his introduction saying, “And it is clear from his record that our speaker is a credit to his race…” There was a hush upon hearing those words until Dale continued, “…the human race.”
A VIP reception will be held for Dale Hogg Wednesday April 5th in Tulsa.
The Booker T Washington Hall of Fame induction ceremony is at 9 a.m. on April 7 in Nate Harris Field house, a dinner is scheduled for April 6 at Booker T. Washington High School at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 each with proceeds going to the foundation’s scholarship fund, which provides financial aid for up to four years for graduating seniors and recent graduates.
Damario Solomon-Simmons, a Booker T. Washington graduate and Tulsa People’s recent pick for Tulsan of the Year, will deliver the keynote address at this year’s scholarship dinner.
To purchase tickets, contact Susan Braselton at 918-749-0009.
