OKLAHOMA CITY — When Hill Harper took the stage last night at the Alpha Community Foundation’s Power of Possible Charity Gala at Oklahoma City Community College, he didn’t deliver platitudes about hope and change. He delivered a blueprint for what courage actually requires when you’re solving problems generations in the making.
“The future does not belong to those who are content with today, apathetic toward common problems and their fellow man alike, timid and fearful in the face of new ideas and bold projects,” Harper quoted Robert F. Kennedy. “Rather, it will belong to those who blend passion, reason, and courage in a personal commitment to the ideals and great enterprises of American society.”
That message—emphasizing active engagement over complacency, courage over fear—set the tone for an evening that refused to play small. For the packed room of community leaders, donors, and Northeast OKC residents, the challenge was clear: the power of possible demands more than good intentions. It requires personal commitment to transforming ideals into action.
Courage as Foundation, Not Decoration
Harper’s favorite word in the English language is courage—not because it sounds inspiring, but because it demands action. “Your ‘coeur’ in French,” he explained, “is your heart. It’s the foundation of action. The energy.”…