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Kellen James, the new owner of Silhouette Sneakers & Art, talks about what purchasing the business meant to him.

Venita Cooper made the decision to sell her sneaker store, Silhouette Sneakers & Art. “There’s a certain type of person that it was important to me that they would take over Silhouette,” said Cooper. “And to me, it’s someone from Tulsa, from North Tulsa, who has roots here.”

Venita Cooper, owner of Silhouette Sneakers & Art, recently released an apparel line inspired by the Tulsa Fast Breakers.

Venita Cooper says Silhouette Sneakers & Art is “destination retail.” But the store is helped by tourists visiting the historic site.