Oklahoma Historical Society to Host Caleb Gayle, Author of “Black Moses”
August 25, 2026
Contact: Dr. Matthew Pearce
Oklahoma Historical Society
Office: 405-522-8659
[email protected]
okhistory.org
OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma Historical Society will host Caleb Gayle for a guest lecture at the Oklahoma History Center in Oklahoma City on Thursday, September 24. The event will be held from 7 to 9 p.m., and doors will open at 6:30 p.m.
Caleb Gayle is an award-winning journalist and the author of “Black Moses: A Saga of Ambition and the Fight for a Black State” and “We Refuse to Forget: A True Story of Black Creeks, American Identity, and Power.” A professor at Northeastern University in Boston, he is a contributing writer at The New York Times Magazine.
“Black Moses” charts the rise of Edward McCabe and his efforts to create a Black state in Oklahoma Territory during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Longlisted for the National Book Award for Nonfiction, the book has received numerous accolades, including the Stubbendieck Great Plains Distinguished Book Prize and the Oklahoma Book Award for Nonfiction. The Oklahoma Historical Society recognized “Black Moses” with the E. E. Dale Award for Outstanding Book on Oklahoma History.
After the lecture, there will be a question-and-answer session, followed by a book signing and reception. Copies of “Black Moses” will be available to purchase during the event.
The event is free and open to the public. Registration is requested at okhistory.org/signing.
Support for this event is provided by the Oklahoma Civil Rights Trail Grant Program. The evening will also mark the conclusion of the Oklahoma Civil Rights Trail Grant Program, which supported projects across the state to preserve and share Oklahoma’s civil rights history.
About the Oklahoma Historical Society
The mission of the Oklahoma Historical Society is to collect, preserve and share the history and culture of the state of Oklahoma and its people. Founded in 1893 by members of the Territorial Press Association, the OHS maintains museums, historic sites and affiliates across the state. Through its research archives, exhibits, educational programs and publications, the OHS chronicles the rich history of Oklahoma. For more information about the OHS, please visit okhistory.org.
About the E. E. Dale Award
The Oklahoma Historical Society has recognized outstanding books exploring topics in Oklahoma history since 1992. The distinction was officially named the E. E. Dale Award in 2021. E. E. Dale joined the faculty at the University of Oklahoma in 1924 and wrote several books, including “The Range Cattle Industry” and “History of Oklahoma,” as well as works of poetry and two autobiographies. Dale served on the OHS Board of Directors from 1930 to 1972. He died in 1972 and was inducted into the Oklahoma Historians Hall of Fame posthumously in 1994.
About the Oklahoma Civil Rights Trail Grant Program
The Oklahoma Civil Rights Trail Grant Program was a one-time competitive funding opportunity supported by a legislative appropriation. It is administered by the Oklahoma Historical Society to support projects that highlight Oklahoma’s Civil Rights legacy. The objective of this program includes connecting All-Black towns and locations significant to the Civil Rights Movement in Oklahoma, including many Native American sites of historical significance. In doing so, it endeavors to stimulate tourism, foster entrepreneurship, and promote economic development within these communities.
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