Launched in 2002, the OKEQ History Project uncovers, preserves and presents the rich contributions of 2SLGBTQIA+ community within the state of Oklahoma, with a particular emphasis on Tulsa and the Northeast Oklahoma area.

The History Project seeks to understand the contributions, sacrifices, and dedication of our queer community and its many supporters through gathering and indexing documents, writing news stories, conducting oral and video interviews, and creating a permanent and accessible archives at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center.

If you have questions or comments about the collection or material that you might want to donate or lend for copying and scanning, please contact us at historyproject@okeq.org or 918.743.4297.  You may also contact us to arrange an appointment to visit the archives housed at the Equality Center in Tulsa.

[2023 Update]
If you would like to know about the current revitalization effort for the OkEq History Project and Archive, please check out our About Page for more information!

Recently Added Items

Phyllis Lyon's Tulsa connection

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The Oklahomans for Equality History Project traces Phyllis Lyon's family tree to show her birth and early years in Tulsa. Addresses and photos of her…

Veterans Day Remembrance

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This is an OkEq History Project article that calls attention to the Veterans Lobby at the Equality Center and discusses the plaques with pictures…

Oklahoma Leather Association at Tulsa Pride 2026.

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Two photos showing the Oklahoma Leather Association (OkLA) at the start of the Oct. 17, 2026, Tulsa Pride Parade and at OkLA's Cookout and Proud at…

National LGBTQ Center Awareness Day article

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An article on National LGBTQ Center Awareness Day and the history of Oklahomans for Equality's/Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights' locations since the…

National Coming Out Day article

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The Oklahomans for Equality History Project looks at National Coming Out Day's history and significance and how OkEq and Tulsa have marked it over the…

Oklahoma marriage equality 12th anniversary article

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Oklahoma marriage equality lawsuit plaintiff Mary Bishop-Baldwin writes about the case that brought marriage equality to Oklahoma and the family…