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T. W. Shannon Banquet — March 5, 2026
Guest Speaker: T.W. Shannon
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About the Speaker
Tahrohon Wayne Shannon (born February 24, 1978) is an American and Chickasaw politician who served in the Oklahoma House of Representatives from the 62nd district from 2007 to 2015, as the first African-American to serve as the speaker of the Oklahoma House of Representatives from 2013 to 2014, and in the administration of President Donald Trump from 2025 to 2026.
Tahrohon Wayne Shannon was born on February 24, 1978, to a Chickasaw father and an African-American mother. He later earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in communications from Cameron University and a Juris Doctor from Oklahoma City University School of Law.
Shannon worked as a field representative for former Congressman J. C. Watts and later served in the same position for Congressman Tom Cole. An enrolled citizen of the Chickasaw Nation, he worked as the chief administrative officer for Chickasaw Nation Enterprises.
T. W. is a candidate for Lieutenant Governor of the state of Oklahoma. And is married to his wife Devon Shannon with their children Audrey Grace and Tahrohon Wayne, II. You will enjoy T. W.'s very personable presentation and be impressed with his grasp on the issues that matter to the faith community.
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