T.W. Shannon Videos

Tahrohon Wayne Shannon is the state of Oklahoma's first African-American Speaker of the House.

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T.W. Shannon

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T.W. Shannon describes how the fierce Chickasaw warriors did more than just protect their homelands from invaders.

Investing in Our Infrastructure

T.W. Shannon, Former Speaker, Oklahoma House of Representatives
T.W. Shannon argues that investing in our transportation infrastructure is simply good government.

The Lords of the Mississippi: What the Warrior Spirit Means to the Chickasaws

T.W. Shannon, Chickasaw Citizen and Former Member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives
The Chickasaw warrior was revered by European colonists, colonial governors, presidents and kings.

Chickasaw Values: Embracing Diversity

T.W. Shannon
T.W. Shannon describes what he perceives to be basic Chickasaw values, and explains how these values have influenced him in his work.

The Chickasaws: Strength and Modesty

T.W. Shannon, Chickasaw Citizen and Former Member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives
T.W. Shannon describes the traits that make Chickasaws unique.

T. W. Shannon on Faith and Family

T.W. Shannon
T.W. Shannon describes his family's matriarchs, and talks about how their emphasis on the importance of family lives on through their descendants.

February 15, 2014 – T.W. Shannon for Senate

Chickasaw Nation News
Chickasaw citizen T.W. Shannon announces his candidacy for the U.S. Senate at Bethlehem Baptist Church – the church he grew up in – in Lawton, OK.

February 1, 2013 – T.W. Shannon

Chickasaw Nation News
On the day of his induction he greets men and women of the armed forces who have been wounded during active duty.

February 15, 2013 – T.W. Shannon

Chickasaw Nation News
T.W. Shannon discusses the challenges he faces as the newly sworn Oklahoma Speaker of the House.