TULSA, Okla.: The commission formed to observe the 100th anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre announced Friday that it has booted Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt from his seat on the panel.
A statement from the commission did not indicate the reason for the parting, and a spokeswoman said the commission had no further comment. However, the move came after commission project manager Phil Armstrong criticized the Republican governor for signing a bill into law outlawing the teaching of certain race and racism concepts in Oklahoma schools.
The 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre Centennial Commissioners met Tuesday and agreed through consensus to part ways with Governor Stitt, the commission’s statement said.
It went on to say that while the commission is disheartened to part ways with Governor Stitt, we are thankful for the things accomplished together. It also said, No elected officials, nor representatives of elected officials, were involved in this decision.
The Republican governor was informed of his ouster only when the commission issued its statement, said Stitt spokeswoman Carly Atchison.
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