Oklahoma City Thunder Launch Mentorship Program For Black Teenagers In Tulsa

The Oklahoma City Thunder has launched a new program to provide mentorship and future career opportunities for black teens in Tulsa.

The "Thunder Fellows" program is operating out of a building in downtown Tulsa's Greenwood District. It welcomed its 1st group of students this week.

“The intent is to educate and expose our young people to data and analytics curriculum,” said Executive Director Cedric Ikpo. “All with the goal of making sure that we're able to get them career-ready and marketable to ultimately have access to meaningful opportunities in the sports, entertainment, and tech industries.”

Applications are open through September 10 for 9th and 10th-grade Black students from the Tulsa area. Twenty fellows will be selected to be a part of the 30-week program. For more information or to fill out an application, visit www.thunderfellows.org.