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Title A name given to the resource [2016] Mass of Remembrance for Orlando Shooting Victims Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource June 12, 2016 Subject The topic of the resource A Solemn Mass of Remembrance: Remembering the victims of the shooting in Orlando on Sunday, June 12, 2016 Description An account of the resource Photocopies of a 20 page program for a mass honoring the victims of the Orlando Pulse nightclub shooting on June 12, 2016. 2016 2016 Orlando shooting 2016 Pulse nightclub shooting church church service churches communion Episcopal Church Good Shephard Church Good Shepherd Episcopal Church in memoriam mass memoriam Orlando shooting Parish Church of Saint Jerome Parish Church of St. Jerome Pulse Pulse nightclub Pulse nightclub shooting Pulse shooting Saint Matthew's Episcopal Church St. Matthew's Episcopal Church https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/47f09d19db2ae8f05e608552a3d0822c.pdf 67d1da1232efa0955af445899367706c PDF Text Text OkEq eNews October 6th, 2016 1 of 8 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-October-6th--2016.... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq eNews e news oklahomans for equality First Thursday Art Opening October 6th, 2016 In This Issue First Thursday Art Opening Pryor Rendering Rooftop Rally Equality Business Alliance Mixer Territory Days October Volunteer of the Month Thursday October 6, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Zombie House Call for Exhibition Proposals The October Oklahomans for Equality will feature the works of Joy Frangiosa beginning with a reception on Thursday, October 6th from 6-9pm and continuing throughout the month. SAGE Activities Pride Store Rainbow Library Joy was born in New Jersey during the "good old days" era. She spent her early childhood in a Catholic Institution. Her life experiences are manifested in her art the use of shrine like boxes has become her signature. She is a visual artist using collage/assemblage as her medium. Found objects and her personal photography are placed in settings to tell a story and expose a truth. Thousands of hours have been spent perfecting her techniques - each creation frees a part of her inner self, lessening her imposing sensitivity towards life. She is a chronicler of time, places and people. OkEq Board Meeting Her goal is to honor, through her art, the nameless and dispossessed.... the castaways of society - and reverse the neglect; replacing it with hope and recognition. 7 p.m. Thursday, October 20th Dennis R. Neill Equality Center The show begins with a reception on Thursday, October 6th from 6-9pm where there will be a door prize drawn of All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. the artist's work; the show continues throughout the month. www.okeq.org Pryor Rendering Gamily October 13-16 Tulsa Performing Arts Center 110 E. 2nd St., Tulsa, OK 74103 In Pryor Oklahoma during the 1960's, the promise of heaven and the stench of decay mingle in the air as young Charlie Hope and his hard-drinking grandfather, and fundamentalist Pentecostal mother harbor secrets of desire, drink and delusions. Pryor Rendering is Charlie's coming-of-age story, where choosing love and the truth that lives in his heart nearly renders his family to the bone. Pryor Rendering is being presented in the Williams Theatre at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center, 2nd and Cincinnati, from October 13 - 16. Evening performances are at 8:00 PM and the matinee performance is at 2:00 PM. The production is recommended for mature audience. Tickets are $20 to $32. The LGBT $10 youth/student tickets (live theatre at movie prices) are now available. For more information go to AmericanTheatreCompany.org or call 918-747-9494. For tickets call 918-596-7111 or go to MyTicketOffice.com Gamily (Gay-Family) is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBT parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Gamily contact olivia.cotter@okeq.org Lawyer in the Library October 12, November 9, December 14 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Lawyer in the Library is an opportunity to meet with a lawyer about topics such as family law (divorce, paternity, custody, child support), landlord/tenant , estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment necessary.. Rooftop Rally Saturday October 15, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Oklahomans for Equality is going purple and blowing the centers roof off! Let's show LGBT youth they're not alone. Let's stand together against bullying for Spirit day October 15th, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. on top of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center! We invite everyone to wear purple and join this year's ultimate roof top rally! Your purple shirt is your ticket in and symbolizes your support for LGBT youth as well as speaking out against bullying. This event is is free to attend. For more information or to RSVP email Jose.vega@okeq.org THE R□□FT□P Ra u~,~~--.n__ j,_ilfl. r Let's Show LGBT 1Youth they're not ;~~nn::':n . . Oc:t. lSth , After the rally there will be a screening of the movie Julio of Jackson Heights. The movie will be projected on the side of the building with seating in the parking lot, just like a drive-in movie. There will be a concession stand and free popcorn. Click here to watch the trailer "~t ~~_ #Spirit Day @OKEQ Keep Coming Back Meditation Group Every Monday from 6:30 to 7:30 w · ----- A s we s tand agains t BULLYING j, " Julio of Jackson Heights" is the story of how all this changed. It is the story of how a handful of people - Julio's friends and family - decided that they would not accept the official police report, and learned how to organize, ultimately bringing their case to the attention of then Mayor Dinkins. And it is the story of how their actions sparked a movement that founded the Queens Pride Parade, supported the creation of over a dozen LGBT organizations and ultimately served as the 4/23/26, 6:19 PM �OkEq eNews October 6th, 2016 2 of 8 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-October-6th--2016.... platform that elected two openly gay candidates to the New York City Council. Twenty years later, the Rivera family, Julio's friends, community leaders and the police speak of the decisions they made and reflect upon the changes they set in motion. Equality Business Alliance Mixer October 19, 6:00 p.m. Look Eyecare & Eyewear 3746 S Peoria Ave, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74105 Not only is LOOK Eyecare & Eyewear your onestop shop for eye care and trendy eyewear in Tulsa, but it also offers a level of service that you would expect from a family-run business.... because it is! This Narcotics Anonymous meditation meeting has a group meditation followed by reading NA literature and sharing. Everyone is welcome regardless of age race sexual identity or religion, the only requirement for membership is the desire to stop using drugs. There are no dues or fees. We are not affiliated with any outside organization and are selfsupporting through our own contributions. Whether you have a dollar for the basket or not please join us and keep coming back. For more information contact, Deborah Spradlin at deborahspradlin2013@gmail.com If you have any questions about insurance benefits or eyewear, Jennifer is here to help you! Call 918-992-5337 to schedule your visit today! The Equality Business Alliance networking mixers are terrific venues for you to meet prospective clients. Mixers are open to non-members as well as EBA members. Be sure to bring business cards, business information, brochures, etc. Hosting a networking mixer is a great way to showcase your business. You may host at your establishment or use the Equality Center. If you would like to host a mixer, send an email to jose.vega@okeq.org for more information. E UALITY Business Alliance Healthcare Navigator Thursdays 1-4 p.m. beginning September 1st Do you need assistance with open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare? Meet with Mary Jones, Planned Parenthood's Healthcare Navigator. She will be more than happy to help anyone and everyone who is interested in enrolling with the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare. Contact Mary Jones at 918-587-4621 or mary.jones@ppheartland.org Counseling Services Counselors are donating their services to Oklahomans for Equality. Please be patient when setting up appointment times. It can take up to 2 weeks for them to find an available time to see you. 1980: The Year It All Began Saturday October 22, 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 In 1980, Jimmy Carter was still in the White House and everybody wanted to know who shot JR on the #1 TV show Dallas. The Empire Strikes Back, The Blue Lagoon and Private Benjamin were the top movies. "Another One Bites The Dust" by Queen was the #1 Song. And a group of Gay men and Lesbians and straight allies came together to found Oklahomans for Human Rights which we know today as Oklahomans for Equality today. Committed to advocating for the rights of LGBTQ Oklahomans for 37 years we enter a new phase of expanded outreach. Get your 70s and 80s vintage clothing and join us for a trip back in time as we raise money for our Equality Center renovations project. DJ Crystal will be spinning your favorite hits from the 70s and 80s. Disco Drag Queen Nicole Carrington aka Dale Hogan will be in the house. We have prizes for the best 1980s costumes. Enter the lip syncing 80's contest and walk away with some big cash. $300 for a table for 8 with an open bar. Or $5.00 for a single admission with a cash bar. $300-Table for 8 with open bar. $5.00 Individual seat with cash bar. Tickets are available now by clicking on the ticket link or purchase tickets by contacting Olivia Cotter at 918-743-4297 or email olivia.cotter@okeq.org Dr. Kurt Choate Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a Sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required Contact Dr. Kurt Choate, LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org Jenna Pike Tuesdays and Thursdays by appointment only. Gender identity, sexual orientation, mood or anxiety concerns, and/or individuals who have experienced a traumatic event. Appointments are required. Contact Jenna at jennifer.pike@okstate.edu (918) 594-8568 4/23/26, 6:19 PM �OkEq eNews October 6th, 2016 3 of 8 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-October-6th--2016.... Volunteer of the Month October 2016 Sara-Jane Gray Sara-Jane has been volunteering at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center since May 5. 2016. "I became a volunteer to help with my Tulsa Community College Tulsa Achieves hours and to support my newly discovered LGBT family. I love all of the people who we meet working here. They come in all shapes sizes and orientations and I love meeting everyone!" When Sara-Jane is not working the front desk she is a student at Tulsa Community College and enjoys video games. Sara-Jane includes "The program I like the most is most definitely the transgender support program, it is the one I am most involved in and love all the people involved. I do recommend volunteering here, it is just such an open and caring place that is just a wonderful place to be." We thank you for your devotion Sara-Jane! Tiffany Zwart Monday -Thursday by appointment only. Gender identity, sexual orientation, mood or anxiety concerns, and/or individuals who have experienced a traumatic event. Appointments are required. Contact Tiffany at tzwart@okstate.edu (918) 594-8568 If you would like to volunteer contact Jose Vega at jose.vega@okeq.org Zombie House October 28 - 31, 7:00 - 11:00 p.m. nightly Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 OKEQ Zombie House is back and even more terrifying than last year. We will have 18,000 feet of pure terror! There are zombies in Tulsa and they have infested the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Escape the Zombies on October 28th, 29th 30th and 31st, 2016. These are real flesh eating zombies being housed in complete and total darkness in downtown Tulsa. The worst part is there is only one way out, and it's your mission to find the exit and survive this zombie apocalypse. For more details please contact jose.vega@okeq.org or on Facebook. Tickets are now available online! . {•70MBIE} APOCAI~VPSE I \VILL SURVIVE THE ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE Andria Whipple Monday -Thursday by appointment only. Issues surrounding gender identity, sexual orientation, mood or anxiety concerns, and/or individuals who have experienced a traumatic event. Appointments are required. Contact Andria at andria.whipple@okstate.edu (918) 914-9746 Jess White I am available for appointments on Tuesday from 8am-4pm and Thursday from 8am-11:30am . I have experience working with anxiety, depression, gender identity, sexual/affectional orientation, trauma, and life transitions. I also have experience working with children and adolescents. You can contact me at jess.white@okstate.edu or (832)-405-2534 . DENNIS R. NEILL EQUALITY CENTER 2017 Call for Exhibition Proposals Entry Deadline October 15, 2016 The OkEq gallery at the Dennis R Neill Equality center in Tulsa, Oklahoma is now accepting proposals for the 2017 Exhibition Calendar. Each chosen exhibit will be on display for approximately 30 days. Our gallery encourages emerging artists and fresh challenging work in all media, including installation works. Proposals should include a paragraph or two about your vision for an exhibit, as well as 5 jpg images which represent your current work. All proposals must be submitted online. Proposals incorporating the work of 2 artists or a small group are also acceptable. Brendan Glon Brendon is available for appointments from 8-3pm on Tuesday and from 2-6pm on Wednesdays. He is experienced with working with clients in the rainbow community, including sexual or affectional orientation, gender identity, spirituality, trauma history, depression, anxiety, and social issues. He works from a values oriented and humanistic theoretical model. Contact Brendon atglon@okstate.edu or by contacting the OSU Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 594-8568 Artists who have not shown in the gallery before will be given priority consideration. Please let us know if your idea for an exhibit will require months to prepare or if you have calendar restrictions. We would also like to know if you could be ready to go quickly, as those early months are sometimes hard to fill. OkEq will host the opening night reception for the artist(s), on the first Thursday of the month. Each exhibit is hung on the Tuesday prior. No additional work will be accepted after initial delivery. There will be a 30% commission on work sold. Artists will be asked to provide a "door prize" which will be awarded by a drawing at close of opening night. Artist will also provide "museum cards" for each piece, stating the title, and price, with other information being optional. A bio and artist statement is due to the OkEq gallery on the 1st of the month prior to the exhibit, for publicity purposes. 4/23/26, 6:19 PM �OkEq eNews October 6th, 2016 4 of 8 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-October-6th--2016.... Deadline for submissions is October 15, 2016. Notifications will be sent out by November 1, 2016. Please submit by e-mail to jose.vega@okeq.org, with the subject heading "OkEq gallery proposal" SAGE Events In September at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center: PRYOR RE Dl~RI C SAGE Movie Club. For adults over 50. Watch the latest LGBT themed movies in the comfort of the Sue Welch Great Hall. Weekly every Tuesday 1pm-3pm beginning August 2nd. SAGE Book Club. This book discussion group will explore the rich tradition of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender literature. All adults (50+) are welcome to participate in the group. Books are provided by our Nancy McDonald Rainbow library; great discussion provided by you. Join us weekly every Wednesday 1pm-3pm beginning August 3rd. Fallyn Lee Fallyn Lee graduated with a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Ball State University in 2015. She is currently a doctoral student in Oklahoma State University's Counseling Psychology program. Fallyn has experience working with intimate partner violence, sexual assault, spiritual concerns, and trauma. She has also worked with children and adolescents using both talk and play therapy. Contact Fallyn at fallynl@ostatemail.okstate.edu A read-around of Pryor Rendering will start at the August 31st meeting of the book club and be completed by the premier of the musical October 13. The mission of SAGE Tulsa is to address issues related to lesbian, gay bisexual and transgender aging. In partnership with its constituents and allies, SAGE Tulsa works to achieve a high quality of life for LGBT older adults, supports and advocates for their rights, fosters a greater understanding of aging in all communities and promotes positive images of LGBT life in later years. SAGE Tulsa meets every Tuesday morning at 10:00 am at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Follow SAGE on Facebook for all the latest updates and events. Equality Center Pride Store New love tote bags in the Pride Shop $22 Non-Binary Support Group Third Wednesday of each month from 7-9 p.m. A new support group for folks who identify with non-binary genders, including but not limited to, genderqueer, genderfluid, agender, bigender, neutrois, genderflux, and more. This group will be a safe space to discuss our identities, receive support, and build a strong nonbinary community in Tulsa. For information contact Vic Wiener at vfwiener@gmail.com SOS Group VE Be sure to "Like" the OkEq Pride Store Facebook page to keep up with the new items and new sale items Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library "Either Way: Story of a Gay Kid" Mondays 7:00 pm This open Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) Recovery and Sobriety Group meets every Monday at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information, visit www.SOSTulsa.org Live Free! Coming Out Workshop 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of the month 7:00 - 8:00 pm. ComingOut@OkEq.org Facilitated by James Prather By: Sandra Levins Illustrated by: Euan Cook Cael sets out to find who he is - something he wants to know more than anything. With the help of a trusted teacher, a new friend, and his favorite book, he discovers what he knew all along. Inside you'll find three stories braided into one: a coming-of-age coming out story, a lesson on civil rights and marriage equality, and historical fiction about how Cael comes out as gay, comfortable with who he is and confident that it's okay. Find this selection and more by visiting the Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library . Brought to You Bi the Letter B Second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. The group is open to all bi, pan, queer, fluid folks and their allies. 4/23/26, 6:19 PM �OkEq eNews October 6th, 2016 5 of 8 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-October-6th--2016.... SAGE Tulsa (Service & Advocacy For Gay Elders) Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 Yoga by Zach EVERY SUNDAY @4:30 pm $5.00 per Session v Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:30 pm (First time interview required before attending) Email sharon.queen@okeq.org The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. Lambda Al-Anon Group Every Friday 7 p.m. Survivors of Incest Anonymous 4/23/26, 6:19 PM �OkEq eNews October 6th, 2016 6 of 8 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-October-6th--2016.... Every Saturday 12:30 pm SIA strives to empower those who have survived childhood sexual abuse (who are not abusing any child), who want to become survivors and thrivers. For more information, visit siawso.org Game Night Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Room Rentals The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has many spaces for your next meeting or event. To check dates, reserve your next event or receive pricing information, contact sharon.queen@okeq.org Stop by for a quick view of the Event Center and pick up a space rental sheet. EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and community. Workforce Oklahoma Access Point Open every day Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-by-step instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Friday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 7 pm 4/23/26, 6:19 PM �OkEq eNews October 6th, 2016 7 of 8 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-October-6th--2016.... Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. Guiding Right HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Beginning October 13 Guiding Right will be testing the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. Intimate Partner Violence Survivors Support Group Last Wednesday of each month from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Domestic violence is the use of physical, sexual, threatening or emotional force to frighten, intimidate and control an intimate partner. This support and educational group is for individuals who have survived domestic violence and are ready to explore their personal healing process and find hope. The group will provide emotional support, information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal, and may include specific goals such as creating a safety plan, reducing risk of future violence, increasing positive coping skills and addressing the impact of trauma. A specialized therapist will provide the free services, and confidentiality is paramount. For more information contact Jim Scholl at 918.631.2722 Sexual Assault Survivors Support Group Last Wednesday of each month from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Sexual assault is any forced or coerced sexual activity, such as unwanted touching or forced penetration committed against a person's will or without consent. This support group will meet together to discuss their experiences, share ideas, and provide emotional support for one another. Additionally, highly trained providers will offer information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal. Specific goals for sessions may include crises stabilization, safety planning, increasing selfregulatory skills, addressing trauma through cognitive processing, reconnecting to support systems, family and the community, and preventing re-victimization. All services are free of charge, and confidentiality is paramount. For more information contact Jim Scholl at 918.631.2722. MISSION: Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. 4/23/26, 6:19 PM �OkEq eNews October 6th, 2016 8 of 8 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-October-6th--2016.... Toby Jenkins Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org Olivia Cotter Office Manager Olivia.Cotter@OkEq.org Sharon Queen Facilities Coordinator Sharon.Queen@OkEq.org Jose Vega Program Coordinator Jose.Vega@OkEq.org Alex Wade Special Projects Alex.Wade@OkEq.org r- -- ---- --- ------- ------- ------- ------- -- ----- -- ----- -- ----- -- ----- -- ----- -- ----- -- ----- -- ----- -- ----- -- -, Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Hours: Mon - Sat Noon-9 p.m. | Sun Noon-6 p.m. Oklahomans for Equality | 621 E. 4th Street | Tulsa, OK 74120 | 918.743.4297 www.okeq.org I 4/23/26, 6:19 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/c58cc98075d2c1c948d316699a8b7cb2.pdf 417e6119793c2db121e740a77ad16b97 PDF Text Text OkEq eNews July 12th, 2016 1 of 8 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-July-12th--2016.htm... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq eNews July 12th, 2016 e okl.ihom.ins for equality news Rose Potts Sponsors the Day in honor of Parker Simon's birthday July 11, 2016 Rose Potts is sponsoring the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center on July 11th in honor of Parker Simon ' s birthday. Happy Birthday Parker! In This Issue July 11th Sponsor July 12th Sponsor Territory Days Video eNews July Volunteer of the Month Noodles & Co. Fundraiser Brought to You Bi the Letter B Brunch Close the Gap 5K EBA Mixer SAGE Summer Pool Parties Coming Out of the Shadows Pride Store Jolt Drag Queen Pancake Brunch Rainbow Library If you would like to sponsor the center to honor your special day click here • Birthdays - Yours, your spouses, your children, your parents, your friends, even your dog's • Anniversary's - Wedding, sobriety, adoption, coming out date • To honor a loved one's memory • Special events • Mothers day, Fathers day, any holiday. • Just because George McCauslan & Rusty Clyma Sponsor the Day July 12, 2016 OkEq Board Meeting 7 p.m. Thursday, July 21st Dennis R. Neill Equality Center All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. George and Rusty are sponsoring the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center for the day in honor of their 19th wedding anniversary. OkEq Art Exhibition Happy Anniversary George & Rusty! The May exhibit at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center features the works of Philllip Butler Gamily If you would like to sponsor the center to honor your special day click here • Birthdays - Yours, your spouses, your children, your parents, your friends, even your dog's • Anniversary's - Wedding, sobriety, adoption, coming out date • To honor a loved one's memory • Special events • Mothers day, Fathers day, any holiday. • Just because Territory Days: An Okla-Hoe-Down Saturday July 30, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Gamily (Gay-Family) is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBT parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Gamily contact olivia.cotter@okeq.org 4/23/26, 5:54 PM �OkEq eNews July 12th, 2016 2 of 8 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-July-12th--2016.htm... Lawyer in the Library We need to add on to the school house! Aunt Eller a.k.a. Toby Jenkins is hosting a barbecue dinner and barn dance to raise the funds. The territory folks need to get together and raise the roof. July 13, August 10, and September 12 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Oklahomans for Equality is presently raising capital funds to renovate the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. The Board of Directors and Trustees have unanimously approved an $800,000 capital renovation project. The garage, kenosha suite and special events room on the eastside of the center are slated for remodel and renovations. In 2015 over 50,000 individuals participated in programs and utilized our services creating an urgency for Oklahomans for Equality to: Lawyer in the Library is an opportunity to meet with a lawyer about topics such as family law (divorce, paternity, custody, child support), landlord/tenant , estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment necessary.. • expand medical services addressing LGBT health disparities • convert food service areas into commercial grade kitchen space • develop nutrition and wellness programs for LGBT older adults • broaden substance abuse counseling and support services • serve the growing numbers of LGBTQ youth in foster care • widen our programs for unemployed young adults and those homeless • increase services and programming for LGBTQ families with children • create more social programming space for fine arts and education events Keep Coming Back Meditation Group $500-Table for 8 with open bar, barbecue dinner, and barn dance Every Monday from 6:30 to 7:30 $75-Individual seat with open bar, barbecue dinner, and barn dance. $50-Individual seat with cash bar, barbecue dinner, and barn dance $30-Barn dance admission with open bar SATURDAY JULY 30, 6:30 PM $20-Barn dance admission and 1 drink ticket DENNIS R. NEILL EQUALITY CENTER 621 E. 4TH ST .. TULSA, OK 74120 Tickets are available now. To purchase, click on the corresponding link above. AT OICEQ.ORG TICKm AVAllAILE ONU ORIY PtlONE AT ('918) 743.4297 A FUNDRAISER FOR EQUAUTY CENTER RENOVATIONS OkEq Video eNews - July 2016 This Narcotics Anonymous meditation meeting has a group meditation followed by reading NA literature and sharing. Everyone is welcome regardless of age race sexual identity or religion, the only requirement for membership is the desire to stop using drugs. There are no dues or fees. We are not affiliated with any outside organization and are self-supporting through our own contributions. Whether you have a dollar for the basket or not please join us and keep coming back. Volunteer of the Month July 2016 For more information contact, Deborah Spradlin at deborahspradlin2013@gmail.com Shannon Fincher I started in October of 2015 (I think) seems like longer. I wanted to help make a difference, a positive change, and show my support. I love getting to meet so many people with different backgrounds with different stories. When not there, I am at work, studying, or hanging out with my kids. I like everything that I have participated in, this is the first time in my life I have found something I love doing! We thank you for your dedication Shannon! If you would like to volunteer contact Jose Vega at jose.vega@okeq.org Healthcare Navigator Do you need assistance with open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare? Meet with Mary Jones, Planned Parenthood's Healthcare Navigator. She will be more than happy to help anyone and everyone who is interested in enrolling with the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare. Contact Mary Jones at 918-587-7421 or mary.jones@ppheartland.org Counseling Services Noodles & Co. Hosting Fundraiser for OkEq Friday July 15, 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. Noodles & Co. - New Cherry Street Location 1551 E. 15th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Noodles and Company is hosting a fundraiser for Oklahomans for Equality on Friday July 15 OkEq BenefitNight $10 donation Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a Sliding fee scale based on income. 4/23/26, 5:54 PM �OkEq eNews July 12th, 2016 3 of 8 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-July-12th--2016.htm... Entrée with your choice of protein and a drink You get a meal and OkEq gets the whole $10 I i❖JMHM,;J.U To go orders are included Appointments are required Contact Dr. Kurt Choate, LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org Brunch with Brought to You Bi the Letter B Saturday July 16, 12:30 p.m. Dilly Diner 402 E. 2nd ST., Tulsa, OK, 74120 Please join us for the first social event hosted by Brought to You Bi the Letter B! We will be meeting at Dilly Diner on July 16th at 12:30PM. This brunch is for bi/pan/queer/fluid+ folks and their allies, so all are welcome. Please RSVP via e-mail to biprogramsokeq@gmail.com . We look forward to see everyone and joining to build our community!" Brought to You Bi the Letter B, the bisexual programming group for the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. We are happy to be able to serve the bi/pan/queer/fluid+ community. Ladies Social Club Special Events - YWCA Close the Gap 5K Fundraisers • OkEq's Ladies Social Club is forming a team for the YWCA Close the Gap 5k, and while our team needs to raise money to help their cause, we really just wanted an excuse to do some fun stuff! So here are a few events happening in July to help us meet our fundraising goal! Jenna Pike Tuesdays and Thursdays by appointment only. Gender identity, sexual orientation, mood or anxiety concerns, and/or individuals who have experienced a traumatic event. Appointments are required. Contact Jenna at jennifer.pike@okstate.edu Saturday, July 16, Dolly Parton. Jane Fonda. Lily Tomlin. Riotous '80s shenanigans. We can't tell you the name of the movie due to copyright laws, but I bet you can google it! Come join us for a movie and bake sale to support the OkEq Ladies Social Club's YWCA Close the Gap 5k team's fundraising efforts! $5 gets you a movie ticket, popcorn, and soda. We'll also have a bake sale going on (with delicious treats donated by awesome local bakers!), so bring some cash if you'd like some other things to snack on. Sunday, July 24, at 2:00, we're hosting a paint n' sip event! This was wildly popular when we offered this as our LSC Friday night event in March. The lovely Monica Connors is creating a custom subject just for us! Our class size is limited to 30, so we must ask that you pay in advance to reserve your spot. This class filled up (and then some!) so I expect this to fill up - so don't wait to register! The cost is $30 , which includes all of your materials, and proceeds will go towards our team's fundraising efforts. Interested in the "sip" part of paint and sip? Feel free to BYOB to get those creative juices going! Please keep Kelley's rules in mind: nobody under 21 gets to drink alcohol, and any alcohol brought by anyone under 21 will be confiscated and considered a generous and delicious donation to Oklahomans for Equality. Also, please drink responsibly. Wednesday, July 28 , Tired of looking at the same clothes in your closet? Hate spending too much money to get new pieces for your wardrobe? Feeling frustrated about limited plus size friendly options? Join us for a clothing swap hosted at the Dennis R Neill Equality Center on July 28th from 4-9pm. To participate, all you need is $5 and at least 10 items of clothing, shoes or accessories that you are willing to trade or donate. Once inside, participants are free to trade, barter or give their articles with others. Though this event is open to everyone, we would like to highlight this as an option for curvy/plus size feminine presenting folks! At the end of the event, all left over clothing and accessories will be donated. The entrance fee will go towards the "Close the Gap 5K" team representing the Equality Center. Please contact Amanda Lowe @ nehiqueen@gmail.com for more info. If you're interested in actually joining our team for the 5k on August 6, please email team captain Kelley Parker at ladiessocialclubtulsa@gmail.com. Not a runner? Not even sure what a 5k is, but you want to get involved? That's okay! We'll slap some shoes on your feet and point you in the right direction. It'll be fine! Equality Business Alliance Mixer Wednesday July 20, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Hosted by Angel's Pet Funeral Home and Crematory 6598 E BA Frontage Rd., Tulsa, OK 74145 No one wants to think about losing their beloved pet. At Angel's Pet Funeral Home & Crematory, we are here to make a difference in a very difficult time of you life. Angel's Pet Funeral Home & Crematory is the only pet funeral home in the state of Oklahoma that is dedicated solely to you and your four-legged family member. We are not affiliated with any human funeral home or crematory. The Equality Business Alliance networking mixers are terrific venues for you to meet prospective clients. Mixers are open to nonmembers as well as EBA members. Be sure to bring business cards, business information, brochures, etc. Hosting a networking mixer is a great way to showcase your business. You may host at your establishment or use the Equality Center. If you would like to host a mixer, send an email to jose.vega@okeq.org for more information. Tiffany Zwart Monday -Thursday by appointment only. Gender identity, sexual orientation, mood or anxiety concerns, and/or individuals who have experienced a traumatic event. Appointments are required. Contact Tiffany at tzwart@okstate.edu Passage The group will meet the first Tuesday of every month at 6:00 p.m and is facilitated by Denise Womack. A peer support group with an exploration of the various changes individuals might experience in life. Some examples are marriages or life commitments and break ups, coming out (with possible loses that are involved), death of a loved one, beloved pet, job loss or career change, to name a few. We call this "Passage" because lifechanging events are a process that deserve to be treated with compassion and awareness. We will explore helpful techniques to use to become more mindful and have healthier communication with self and others. In addition, these sessions will learn practical ways to reduce stress. Keep up with this event on Facebook Non-Binary Support Group Third Wednesday of each month from 7-9 p.m. A new support group for folks who identify with non-binary genders, including but not limited to, genderqueer, genderfluid, agender, 4/23/26, 5:54 PM �OkEq eNews July 12th, 2016 4 of 8 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-July-12th--2016.htm... UALITY Business Alliance bigender, neutrois, genderflux, and more. This group will be a safe space to discuss our identities, receive support, and build a strong non-binary community in Tulsa. For information contact Vic Wiener at vfwiener@gmail.com SOS Group Mondays 7:00 pm This open Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) Recovery and Sobriety Group meets every Monday at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information, visit www.SOSTulsa.org SAGE Summer Pool Parties Tuesdays this Summer July 26, August 30, 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 1938 E. 55th Pl., Tulsa, OK 74105 SAGE Tulsa will have their second pool party on Tuesday, July 26th at 10:30 am. Members can meet up at the Equality Center and carpool to the pool party. Lunch at the pool party will be burgers and hot dogs. The pool has a shallow end and also has railing with steps to help people into the pool. If you would like to attend, please email olivia.cotter@okeq.org to RSVP. Live Free! Coming Out Workshop 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of the month 7:00 - 8:00 pm. ComingOut@OkEq.org Facilitated by James Prather The mission of SAGE Tulsa is to address issues related to lesbian, gay bisexual and transgender aging. In partnership with its constituents and allies, SAGE Tulsa works to achieve a high quality of life for LGBT older adults, supports and advocates for their rights, fosters a greater understanding of aging in all communities and promotes positive images of LGBT life in later years. SAGE Tulsa meets every Tuesday morning at 10:00 am at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Coming Out of the Shadows - LGBT History of Tulsa Tuesday July 26, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Brought to You Bi the Letter B First Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m. Free and open to the public Join us for a lecture by Dr. Brenton R. Wimmer who recently completed his PhD dissertation entitled "Coming Out of the Shadows: A social and educative history of male same-sex sexualities in Tulsa Oklahoma, 1836-2006" Published by the University of Oklahoma. Pictured with Geoffrey Brewster Vice President of the OkEq board of directors. The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will house this definitive study on LGBTQ life and history in Tulsa. Toby Jenkins executive director calls it "Ground breaking, inspiring, scandalous, and the first time we have had the centuries long view of our oppression and the unsealing of our ability to create community against all odds." The group is open to all bi, pan, queer, fluid folks and their allies. Equality Center Pride Store Prices have been reduced! These beautiful t-shirts celebrating the 2016 Tulsa Pride are available in our Pride Store for $15.00. Tie-dye is also available for $20.00 SAGE Tulsa (Service & Advocacy For Gay Elders) Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan Be sure to "Like" the OkEq Pride Store Facebook page to keep up with the new items and new sale items ■ . . 4/23/26, 5:54 PM �OkEq eNews July 12th, 2016 5 of 8 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-July-12th--2016.htm... Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 Yoga by Zach EVERY SUNDAY @4:30 pm Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library "Wind and Bones" Kristin Marra By $5.00 per Session Women, funerals, guns, and rattlesnakes. What could go wrong? Jill O'Hara, award-winning journalist and inveterate egotist, is about to find out. When Jill is summoned to her hometown Prairie View, Montana, to bury her father and clean up his messes, she assumes a few tedious days of signing papers and delegating responsibilities will complete her obligations. But Jill's duties as Dean O'Hara's daughter soon become less mundane and more menacing. To complicate matters, Jill's first love, Annie Doyle, lives in Prairie View and despite Annie's blistering past betrayal, Jill still desires her. Fortunately, Sheriff Rae Terabian, a woman with a uniform, power, and shady associates, deliciously distracts Jill from her obsession with Annie. Amidst her customary confusion over women, Jill is forced to confront her father's treacherous legacy, battle the extremes of the northern Montana wilds, and face down survivalists bent on silencing her. Despite the remote location and severe peril, she discovers the possibility for one more chance at love. Gender Outreach Wednesdays 7:30 pm (First time interview required before attending) Email sharon.queen@okeq.org The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. Find this selection and more by visiting the Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library . Lambda Al-Anon Group Every Friday 7 p.m. You are invited to participate in a research study of health care related experiences shared by transgender and gender nonconforming individuals in rural or remote areas. As a participant, you will be invited to share your perspectives and experience in a 1 hour interview. Upon completing the interview, you will have the opportunity to be entered in a drawing for a $20 gift certificate from Amazon.com by submitting your email address. Your email address will not be connected to your responses and will only be used to send you the link for the Amazon.com electronic gift card code if your email is randomly selected in the drawing. For more information, or to participate, please contact Douglas Knutson by calling 405-459-0241 or by writing to douglas.knutson@okstate.edu. Survivors of Incest Anonymous Every Saturday 12:30 pm Calling all rural transgender and gender nonconforming individuals to participate in a research study SIA strives to empower those who have survived childhood sexual abuse (who are not abusing any child), who want to become survivors and thrivers. For more information, visit siawso.org You are invited to participate in a research study of health care related experiences shared by transgender and gender nonconforming individuals in rural and remote areas. 4/23/26, 5:54 PM �OkEq eNews July 12th, 2016 6 of 8 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-July-12th--2016.htm... As a participant, you will be invited to share your perspectives and experiences in a 1 hour interview. Enter a drawing for a $20 Amazon Gift Card For more information or to participate contact Douglas Knutson at: Game Night Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno douglas.knutson@okstate.edu Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Room Rentals The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has many spaces for your next meeting or event. To check dates, reserve your next event or receive pricing information, contact sharon.queen@okeq.org Stop by for a quick view of the Event Center and pick up a space rental sheet. EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and community. Workforce Oklahoma Access Point Open every day Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-bystep instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. Guiding Right HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Monday 4 - 8 pm Testing provided by Guiding Right Testing Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. 4/23/26, 5:54 PM �OkEq eNews July 12th, 2016 7 of 8 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-July-12th--2016.htm... Credit Report Event Improve your credit! Two opportunities! Tuesday, July 26th from 4:00 to 7:00 PM OR Thursday, July 28th from 2:00 to 5:00 PM At Goodwill Industries ofTulsa 2800 Southwest Boulevard Tulsa, Oklahoma 74107 This is a community event open to ev ryon ! Free Credit Reports can be pulled on site* Free One-On-One Review of Your Credit Report with a Credit Professional! * IMPORTANT! To get a credit report. you mus • . Know your ocia sec ri numb r J.....W.J..ll!:...~.M.>C....,.__-=--- Driver's License, Matricula or State ID Card. NOTE: Con um r Equit.ur & E H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Friday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 7 pm Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. Intimate Partner Violence Survivors Support Group Last Wednesday of each month from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Domestic violence is the use of physical, sexual, threatening or emotional force to frighten, intimidate and control an intimate partner. This support and educational group is for individuals who have survived domestic violence and are ready to explore their personal healing process and find hope. The group will provide emotional support, information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal, and may include specific goals such as creating a safety plan, reducing risk of future violence, increasing positive coping skills and addressing the impact of trauma. r dit report each y u from TransUnion, a charg for addition I r port A specialized therapist will provide the free services, and confidentiality is paramount. For more information contact Jim Scholl at 918.631.2722 Sexual Assault Survivors Support Group Last Wednesday of each month from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Sexual assault is any forced or coerced sexual activity, such as unwanted touching or forced penetration committed against a person's will or without consent. This support group will meet together to discuss their experiences, share ideas, and provide emotional support for one another. Additionally, highly trained providers will offer information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal. Specific goals for sessions may include crises stabilization, safety planning, increasing selfregulatory skills, addressing trauma through cognitive processing, reconnecting to support 4/23/26, 5:54 PM �OkEq eNews July 12th, 2016 8 of 8 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-July-12th--2016.htm... systems, family and the community, and preventing re-victimization. All services are free of charge, and confidentiality is paramount. For more information contact Jim Scholl at 918.631.2722. MISSION: Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Toby Jenkins Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org Olivia Cotter Office Manager Olivia.Cotter@OkEq.org Sharon Queen Facilities Coordinator Sharon.Queen@OkEq.org Jose Vega Program Coordinator Jose.Vega@OkEq.org Alex Wade Special Projects Alex.Wade@OkEq.org Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Hours: Mon - Sat Noon-9 p.m. | Sun Noon-6 p.m. Oklahomans for Equality | 621 E. 4th Street | Tulsa, OK 74120 | 918.743.4297 www.okeq.org 4/23/26, 5:54 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/17f9b198c3e19183a9f3e17db7f834b9.pdf f978d425b467f36361f3c8fe393d1cf4 PDF Text Text OkEq eNews July 20th, 2016 1 of 8 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-July-20th--2016.htm... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq eNews July 20th, 2016 e Territory Days: An Okla-Hoe-Down okl.ihom.ins for equality In This Issue news Territory Days Video eNews July Volunteer of the Month Close the Gap 5K EBA Mixer SAGE Summer Pool Parties Saturday July 30, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Coming Out of the Shadows Inclusive Workplace Culture Survey We need to add on to the school house! Aunt Eller a.k.a. Toby Jenkins is hosting a barbecue dinner and barn dance to raise the funds. The territory folks need to get together and raise the roof. Pride Store Rainbow Library Oklahomans for Equality is presently raising capital funds to renovate the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. The Board of Directors and Trustees have unanimously approved an $800,000 capital renovation project. The garage, kenosha suite and special events room on the eastside of the center are slated for remodel and renovations. In 2015 over 50,000 individuals participated in programs and utilized our services creating an urgency for Oklahomans for Equality to: • expand medical services addressing LGBT health disparities • convert food service areas into commercial grade kitchen space • develop nutrition and wellness programs for LGBT older adults • broaden substance abuse counseling and support services • serve the growing numbers of LGBTQ youth in foster care • widen our programs for unemployed young adults and those homeless • increase services and programming for LGBTQ families with children • create more social programming space for fine arts and education events OkEq Board Meeting 7 p.m. Thursday, July 21st Dennis R. Neill Equality Center $500-Table for 8 with open bar, barbecue dinner, and barn dance All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. $75-Individual seat with open bar, barbecue dinner, and barn dance. $50-Individual seat with cash bar, barbecue dinner, and barn dance $30-Barn dance admission with open bar $20-Barn dance admission and 1 drink ticket SATURDAY JULY 30, 6:30 PM DENNIS R. NEILL EQUALITY CENTER 621 E. 4TH ST., TULSA, OK 74120 TICKETSAVAILAILEONU Tickets are available now. To purchase, click on the corresponding link above. OkEq Video eNews - July 2016 ATOICEQ.OllG OkEq Art Exhibition OR IY PHONE AT (9111 743-4297 A FUNORA.ISER FOR EQUALITY CENTER RENOVATIONS The May exhibit at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center features the works of Philllip Butler Gamily Volunteer of the Month July 2016 Shannon Fincher I started in October of 2015 (I think) seems like longer. I wanted to help make a difference, a positive change, and show my support. I love getting to meet so many people with different backgrounds with different stories. When not there, I am at work, studying, or hanging out with my kids. I like everything that I have participated in, this is the first time in my life I have found something I love doing! We thank you for your dedication Shannon! Gamily (Gay-Family) is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBT parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Gamily contact olivia.cotter@okeq.org Lawyer in the Library July 13, August 10, and September 12 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. 4/23/26, 6:06 PM �OkEq eNews July 20th, 2016 2 of 8 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-July-20th--2016.htm... If you would like to volunteer contact Jose Vega at jose.vega@okeq.org Ladies Social Club Special Events - YWCA Close the Gap 5K Fundraisers OkEq's Ladies Social Club is forming a team for the YWCA Close the Gap 5k, and while our team needs to raise money to help their cause, we really just wanted an excuse to do some fun stuff! So here are a few events happening in July to help us meet our fundraising goal! Lawyer in the Library is an opportunity to meet with a lawyer about topics such as family law (divorce, paternity, custody, child support), landlord/tenant , estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment necessary.. Keep Coming Back Meditation Group Every Monday from 6:30 to 7:30 Sunday, July 24, at 2:00, we're hosting a paint n' sip event! This was wildly popular when we offered this as our LSC Friday night event in March. The lovely Monica Connors is creating a custom subject just for us! Our class size is limited to 30, so we must ask that you pay in advance to reserve your spot. This class filled up (and then some!) so I expect this to fill up - so don't wait to register! The cost is $30 , which includes all of your materials, and proceeds will go towards our team's fundraising efforts. Interested in the "sip" part of paint and sip? Feel free to BYOB to get those creative juices going! Please keep Kelley's rules in mind: nobody under 21 gets to drink alcohol, and any alcohol brought by anyone under 21 will be confiscated and considered a generous and delicious donation to Oklahomans for Equality. Also, please drink responsibly. Wednesday, July 28 , Tired of looking at the same clothes in your closet? Hate spending too much money to get new pieces for your wardrobe? Feeling frustrated about limited plus size friendly options? Join us for a clothing swap hosted at the Dennis R Neill Equality Center on July 28th from 4-9pm. To participate, all you need is $5 and at least 10 items of clothing, shoes or accessories that you are willing to trade or donate. Once inside, participants are free to trade, barter or give their articles with others. Though this event is open to everyone, we would like to highlight this as an option for curvy/plus size feminine presenting folks! At the end of the event, all left over clothing and accessories will be donated. The entrance fee will go towards the "Close the Gap 5K" team representing the Equality Center. Please contact Amanda Lowe @ nehiqueen@gmail.com for more info. If you're interested in actually joining our team for the 5k on August 6, please email team captain Kelley Parker at ladiessocialclubtulsa@gmail.com. Not a runner? Not even sure what a 5k is, but you want to get involved? That's okay! We'll slap some shoes on your feet and point you in the right direction. It'll be fine! This Narcotics Anonymous meditation meeting has a group meditation followed by reading NA literature and sharing. Everyone is welcome regardless of age race sexual identity or religion, the only requirement for membership is the desire to stop using drugs. There are no dues or fees. We are not affiliated with any outside organization and are self-supporting through our own contributions. Whether you have a dollar for the basket or not please join us and keep coming back. For more information contact, Deborah Spradlin at deborahspradlin2013@gmail.com Equality Business Alliance Mixer Wednesday July 20, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Hosted by Angel's Pet Funeral Home and Crematory 6598 E BA Frontage Rd., Tulsa, OK 74145 No one wants to think about losing their beloved pet. At Angel's Pet Funeral Home & Crematory, we are here to make a difference in a very difficult time of you life. Angel's Pet Funeral Home & Crematory is the only pet funeral home in the state of Oklahoma that is dedicated solely to you and your four-legged family member. We are not affiliated with any human funeral home or crematory. Healthcare Navigator Do you need assistance with open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare? Meet with Mary Jones, Planned Parenthood's Healthcare Navigator. She will be more than happy to help anyone and everyone who is interested in enrolling with the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare. Contact Mary Jones at 918-587-7421 or -mary.jones@ppheartland.org --- - - The Equality Business Alliance networking mixers are terrific venues for you to meet prospective clients. Mixers are open to nonmembers as well as EBA members. Be sure to bring business cards, business information, brochures, etc. Hosting a networking mixer is a great way to showcase your business. You may host at your establishment or use the Equality Center. If you would like to host a mixer, send an email to jose.vega@okeq.org for more information. Counseling Services Keep up with this event on Facebook E ALITY usiness Alliance Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a Sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required Contact Dr. Kurt Choate, LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org 4/23/26, 6:06 PM �OkEq eNews July 20th, 2016 3 of 8 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-July-20th--2016.htm... SAGE Summer Pool Parties Tuesdays this Summer July 26, August 30, 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 1938 E. 55th Pl., Tulsa, OK 74105 SAGE Tulsa will have their second pool party on Tuesday, July 26th at 10:30 am. Members can meet up at the Equality Center and carpool to the pool party. Lunch at the pool party will be burgers and hot dogs. The pool has a shallow end and also has railing with steps to help people into the pool. If you would like to attend, please email olivia.cotter@okeq.org to RSVP. The mission of SAGE Tulsa is to address issues related to lesbian, gay bisexual and transgender aging. In partnership with its constituents and allies, SAGE Tulsa works to achieve a high quality of life for LGBT older adults, supports and advocates for their rights, fosters a greater understanding of aging in all communities and promotes positive images of LGBT life in later years. SAGE Tulsa meets every Tuesday morning at 10:00 am at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Jenna Pike Tuesdays and Thursdays by appointment only. Gender identity, sexual orientation, mood or anxiety concerns, and/or individuals who have experienced a traumatic event. Appointments are required. Contact Jenna at jennifer.pike@okstate.edu - - (918) 594-8568 Coming Out of the Shadows - LGBT History of Tulsa Tuesday July 26, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Free and open to the public Join us for a lecture by Dr. Brenton R. Wimmer who recently completed his PhD dissertation entitled "Coming Out of the Shadows: A social and educative history of male same-sex sexualities in Tulsa Oklahoma, 1836-2006" Published by the University of Oklahoma. Pictured with Geoffrey Brewster Vice President of the OkEq board of directors. The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will house this definitive study on LGBTQ life and history in Tulsa. Toby Jenkins executive director calls it "Ground breaking, inspiring, scandalous, and the first time we have had the centuries long view of our oppression and the unsealing of our ability to create community against all odds." Tiffany Zwart Monday -Thursday by appointment only. Gender identity, sexual orientation, mood or anxiety concerns, and/or individuals who have experienced a traumatic event. Appointments are required. Contact Tiffany at tzwart@okstate.edu (918) 594-8568 2016 Mosaic Inclusive Workplace Culture Survey Click here to participate in the survey. Passage The group will meet the first Tuesday of every month at 6:00 p.m and is facilitated by Denise Womack. SURVEY ENDS MON'OAY AUGUST 8 Equality Center Pride Store Prices have been reduced! These beautiful t-shirts celebrating the 2016 Tulsa Pride are available in our Pride Store for $15.00. Tie-dye is also available for $20.00 A peer support group with an exploration of the various changes individuals might experience in life. Some examples are marriages or life commitments and break ups, coming out (with possible loses that are involved), death of a loved one, beloved pet, job loss or career change, to name a few. We call this "Passage" because lifechanging events are a process that deserve to be treated with compassion and awareness. We will explore helpful techniques to use to become more mindful and have healthier communication with self and others. In addition, these sessions will learn practical ways to reduce stress. Non-Binary Support Group Be sure to "Like" the OkEq Pride Store Facebook page to keep up with the new items and new sale items Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library "A Prince's Ransom" By Third Wednesday of each month from 7-9 p.m. A new support group for folks who identify with non-binary genders, including but not limited to, genderqueer, genderfluid, agender, bigender, neutrois, genderflux, and more. This group will be a safe space to discuss our identities, receive support, and build a strong 4/23/26, 6:06 PM �OkEq eNews July 20th, 2016 4 of 8 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-July-20th--2016.htm... Mary Newman non-binary community in Tulsa. For information contact Vic Wiener at vfwiener@gmail.com Prince Itu Graus thought coming out in front of the entire royal court was bad. Being exiled by his father to the frozen wastelands where he struggled just to survive was harsh. But, running for his life is so much worse. His planet invaded and the royal family assassinated, Itu leaves his world one step ahead of a death squad. Hiding from those who want him dead and just trying to survive are now his only goals. Loka Chalce is known as a trader who travels the galaxy to buy and sell goods, but he has a secret life known only to a few as a licensed enforcer for the Interplanetary Council. When a contract comes across the com for a deposed prince who is running directly towards those Loka loves, he only stops long enough to be certain it is genuine before accepting the job. But what happens when the man you have been hired to keep from ever returning to his world turns out to be someone you would much rather protect? Find this selection and more by visiting the Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library . Hot Dark Matter Friday July 22 & Saturday July 23, 8:00 p.m. TCC VanTrease PACE 10300 E. 81st St., Tulsa, OK 74133 SOS Group Mondays 7:00 pm This open Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) Recovery and Sobriety Group meets every Monday at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information, visit www.SOSTulsa.org Live Free! Coming Out Workshop 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of the month 7:00 - 8:00 pm. ComingOut@OkEq.org Facilitated by James Prather Oklahomans for Equality has a limited number of FREE tickets available for both nights. To reserve your free tickets please email Jacob at jwp364@utulsa.edu, please include your name, how many seats you would like to reserve and what night you plan to attend. Combining live performance and pivotal music in dichotomy, Hot Dark Matter is a wicked black comedy that examines the lives of the cast and crew of an independent film; documenting how personalities, desires, and the quest to hold on to one's own sanity, can cause the very fabric of the world to curve and whorl in ways you could only imagine. Directed and produced by a team of Los Angeles theatre artists, and locals, lauded and praised up-and-coming, Hot Dark Matter is sure to engage, challenge, and excite audiences from all over by cultivating a theatrical experience the likes of which Tulsa has never seen before. For Mature Audiences Only. Anyone under the age of 15 will not be admitted into the theatre without explicit parental guidance and consent. General Admission Tickets will be sold for $10 at the door only. Seating is very limited, and does not utilize the traditional VanTrease seating. For directions and parking information, visit http://www.tulsacc.edu/campus-locations/vantrease-pace. Brought to You Bi the Letter B Second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. The group is open to all bi, pan, queer, fluid folks and their allies. SAGE Tulsa (Service & Advocacy For Gay Elders) Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan ■ . . 4/23/26, 6:06 PM �OkEq eNews July 20th, 2016 5 of 8 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-July-20th--2016.htm... Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 Yoga by Zach EVERY SUNDAY @4:30 pm $5.00 per Session Gender Outreach Wednesdays 7:30 pm (First time interview required before attending) Email sharon.queen@okeq.org The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. Lambda Al-Anon Group Every Friday 7 p.m. Survivors of Incest Anonymous Every Saturday 12:30 pm SIA strives to empower those who have survived childhood sexual abuse (who are not abusing any child), who want to become survivors and thrivers. For more information, visit siawso.org 4/23/26, 6:06 PM �OkEq eNews July 20th, 2016 6 of 8 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-July-20th--2016.htm... Game Night Credit Report Event Improve your credit! Two opportunities! Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno Tuesday, July 26th from 4:00 to 7:00 PM OR Thursday, July 28th from 2:00 to 5:00 PM At Goodwill Industries ofTulsa 2800 Southwest Boulevard Tulsa, Oklahoma 74107 This is a community event open to everyon Free Credit Reports can be pulled on site* Free One-On-One Review of Your Credit Report with a Credit Professional! Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Room Rentals The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has many spaces for your next meeting or event. To check dates, reserve your next event or receive pricing information, contact sharon.queen@okeq.org Stop by for a quick view of the Event Center and pick up a space rental sheet. *IMPORTANT! To get a credit report. you mus • . • • r , Matricula or State ID Card. NOTE: Con um r Equit.ur & E edit report each year from Tr;;ansUnion, charg for addition I report EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and community. Workforce Oklahoma Access Point Open every day Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-bystep instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. Guiding Right HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Monday 4 - 8 pm Testing provided by Guiding Right Testing Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. 4/23/26, 6:06 PM �OkEq eNews July 20th, 2016 7 of 8 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-July-20th--2016.htm... H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Friday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 7 pm Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. Intimate Partner Violence Survivors Support Group Last Wednesday of each month from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Domestic violence is the use of physical, sexual, threatening or emotional force to frighten, intimidate and control an intimate partner. This support and educational group is for individuals who have survived domestic violence and are ready to explore their personal healing process and find hope. The group will provide emotional support, information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal, and may include specific goals such as creating a safety plan, reducing risk of future violence, increasing positive coping skills and addressing the impact of trauma. A specialized therapist will provide the free services, and confidentiality is paramount. For more information contact Jim Scholl at 918.631.2722 Sexual Assault Survivors Support Group Last Wednesday of each month from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Sexual assault is any forced or coerced sexual activity, such as unwanted touching or forced penetration committed against a person's will or without consent. This support group will meet together to discuss their experiences, share ideas, and provide emotional support for one another. Additionally, highly trained providers will offer information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal. Specific goals for sessions may include crises stabilization, safety planning, increasing selfregulatory skills, addressing trauma through cognitive processing, reconnecting to support 4/23/26, 6:06 PM �OkEq eNews July 20th, 2016 8 of 8 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-July-20th--2016.htm... systems, family and the community, and preventing re-victimization. All services are free of charge, and confidentiality is paramount. For more information contact Jim Scholl at 918.631.2722. MISSION: Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Toby Jenkins Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org Olivia Cotter Office Manager Olivia.Cotter@OkEq.org Sharon Queen Facilities Coordinator Sharon.Queen@OkEq.org Jose Vega Program Coordinator Jose.Vega@OkEq.org Alex Wade Special Projects Alex.Wade@OkEq.org Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Hours: Mon - Sat Noon-9 p.m. | Sun Noon-6 p.m. Oklahomans for Equality | 621 E. 4th Street | Tulsa, OK 74120 | 918.743.4297 www.okeq.org 4/23/26, 6:06 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/26b2168dc25144382387b8b8ae99bb39.pdf bc7229741a833b8e0f62339944eb6674 PDF Text Text OkEq eNews July 28th, 2016 1 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-July-28th--2016.htm... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq eNews July 28th, 2016 okl.ihom.ins for equality news In This Issue Territory Days Inclusive Workplace Culture Survey Kaiser Foundation July Volunteer of the Month Close the Gap 5K Territory Days: An Okla-Hoe-Down First Thursday Art Opening Saturday July 30, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 My Big Gay Italian Funeral JOLT We need to add on to the school house! Aunt Eller a.k.a. Toby Jenkins is hosting a barbecue dinner and barn dance to raise the funds. The territory folks need to get together and raise the roof. HOPE - Divas Las Vegas A Friend for A Friend SAGE Summer Pool Parties Oklahomans for Equality is presently raising capital funds to renovate the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. The Board of Directors and Trustees have unanimously approved an $800,000 capital renovation project. The garage, kenosha suite and special events room on the eastside of the center are slated for remodel and renovations. In 2015 over 50,000 individuals participated in programs and utilized our services creating an urgency for Oklahomans for Equality to: EBA Mixer Pride Store Rainbow Library • expand medical services addressing LGBT health disparities • convert food service areas into commercial grade kitchen space • develop nutrition and wellness programs for LGBT older adults • broaden substance abuse counseling and support services • serve the growing numbers of LGBTQ youth in foster care • widen our programs for unemployed young adults and those homeless • increase services and programming for LGBTQ families with children • create more social programming space for fine arts and education events $500-Table for 8 with open bar, barbecue dinner, and barn dance $75-Individual seat with open bar, barbecue dinner, and barn dance. OkEq Board Meeting $50-Individual seat with cash bar, barbecue dinner, and barn dance $30-Barn dance admission with open bar 7 p.m. Thursday, August 18th Dennis R. Neill Equality Center SATURDAY JULY 30, 6:30 PM DENNIS R. NEILL EQUALITY CENTER 621 E. 4TH ST., TULSA, OK 74120 $20-Barn dance admission and 1 drink ticket TICKETSAVAllAILEONU Tickets are available now. To purchase, click on the corresponding link above. ATOICEQ.OllG OR IY PHONE AT (9111 743-4297 All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. A FUNCRA.ISER FOR EQUALITY CENTf.R RENOVATIONS 2016 Mosaic Inclusive Workplace Culture Survey OkEq Art Exhibition Click here to participate in the survey. The May exhibit at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center features the works of Philllip Butler S RVEY SURVEY oms MONO-AV AUGUST 8 Gamily George Kaiser Family Foundation Matching Grant Become a new donor to OkEq or a new member of Oklahomans for Equality today. All new member donations to Oklahomans for Equality will be matched by the George Kaiser Family Foundation. GEORGE KAISER FAl'-11LY FOUNDATION Find out more about membership with Oklahomans for Equality and learn how to make your donation today. Volunteer of the Month July 2016 Gamily (Gay-Family) is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBT parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Gamily contact olivia.cotter@okeq.org 4/23/26, 6:07 PM �OkEq eNews July 28th, 2016 2 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-July-28th--2016.htm... Shannon Fincher I started in October of 2015 (I think) seems like longer. I wanted to help make a difference, a positive change, and show my support. I love getting to meet so many people with different backgrounds with different stories. When not there, I am at work, studying, or hanging out with my kids. I like everything that I have participated in, this is the first time in my life I have found something I love doing! We thank you for your dedication Shannon! If you would like to volunteer contact Jose Vega at jose.vega@okeq.org Lawyer in the Library July 13, August 10, and September 12 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Lawyer in the Library is an opportunity to meet with a lawyer about topics such as family law (divorce, paternity, custody, child support), landlord/tenant , estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment necessary.. Keep Coming Back Meditation Group Every Monday from 6:30 to 7:30 Ladies Social Club Special Events - YWCA Close the Gap 5K Fundraisers Thursday, July 28 , Tired of looking at the same clothes in your closet? Hate spending too much money to get new pieces for your wardrobe? Feeling frustrated about limited plus size friendly options? Join us for a clothing swap hosted at the Dennis R Neill Equality Center on July 28th from 4-9pm. To participate, all you need is $5 and at least 10 items of clothing, shoes or accessories that you are willing to trade or donate. Once inside, participants are free to trade, barter or give their articles with others. Though this event is open to everyone, we would like to highlight this as an option for curvy/plus size feminine presenting folks! At the end of the event, all left over clothing and accessories will be donated. The entrance fee will go towards the "Close the Gap 5K" team representing the Equality Center. Please contact Amanda Lowe @ nehiqueen@gmail.com for more info. Firday, July 29, Lots of people have mentioned wanting to attend various sporting events this summer, so here's a random Driller's game! There will be fireworks after this game, and tickets range from $6 to $16, depending on how fancy we want to be. Friday, August 12, Game Night at the Equality Center. Bring your favorite games and some snacks to share. Follow the Ladies Social Club on Facebook to stay informed of all the latest events and updates This Narcotics Anonymous meditation meeting has a group meditation followed by reading NA literature and sharing. Everyone is welcome regardless of age race sexual identity or religion, the only requirement for membership is the desire to stop using drugs. There are no dues or fees. We are not affiliated with any outside organization and are self-supporting through our own contributions. Whether you have a dollar for the basket or not please join us and keep coming back. For more information contact, Deborah Spradlin at deborahspradlin2013@gmail.com First Thursday Art Opening - "Experiments From the Lab: Layers & Texture" Thursday August 4th, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 The work curated from the Urban Art Lab Studios resident artist represents many approaches and thoughts on layers and texture. Dean Wyatt's work uses textures formed by layers of paint and screen in rhythms of precise form. The texture work is sculptural - another layer. Loyal Roach is showing paintings in the drip style that shows masterful choices through its layering and layering of lines and color. Taylor Painter-Wolfes' fiber art shows layers of delicate "webs" over hand dye backgrounds. Stitching layers add movement and emphasis. Healthcare Navigator Do you need assistance with open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare? Meet with Mary Jones, Planned Parenthood's Healthcare Navigator. She will be more than happy to help anyone and everyone who is interested in enrolling with the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare. Contact Mary Jones at 918-587-7421 or mary.jones@ppheartland.org Rebecca Joskey plays with layers of tissue, paint, ripped canvas, collages of mixed media and duct tape. Urban Art Lab Studios August 2016 Counseling Services The show begins with a reception on Thursday, August 4th from 6-9pm where there will be a door prize drawn of the artist's work; the show continues throughout the month. For more information on the event and artists visit our Facebook event page or our website www.okeq.org American Theatre Comoanv Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a Sliding fee scale based on income. 4/23/26, 6:07 PM �OkEq eNews July 28th, 2016 3 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-July-28th--2016.htm... - ---- - -- - --- -s·- ,- u- d-- 1-;o -s - Ea••'viiiiige"' aoe I<>. lanaln Join Us for a Silly Wacky Evening in the Theatre and see the Sequel to My Big Gay Italian Wedding Friday, July 29 through FUIEBAL Appointments are required Contact Dr. Kurt Choate, LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org Jenna Pike Tuesdays and Thursdays by appointment only. Gender identity, sexual orientation, mood or anxiety concerns, and/or individuals who have experienced a traumatic event. Appointments are required. Contact Jenna at jennifer.pike@okstate.edu -----(918) 594-8568 S turday August 6 American Theatre Company Studios 308 S. Lan ng Tiffany Zwart Monday -Thursday by appointment only. Gender identity, sexual orientation, mood or anxiety concerns, and/or individuals who have experienced a traumatic event. Appointments are required. Contact Tiffany at tzwart@okstate.edu (918) 594-8568 Passage The group will meet the first Tuesday of every month at 6:00 p.m and is facilitated by Denise Womack. S off Receive 5 Off Each Ticket When You Call the American Theatre Company TICKET LINE @ 918-7 4 7-9494 Use the CODE WORD WILKINSON When Ordering LIVE Enterta i nment In the East VIiiage Dow ntown Tulsa v GRAB YOUR BALLS! And you could win some money doing it! Come join us at Sheridan Lanes on Friday August 19 th for some bowling fun and support the JOLT bowling tournament. You don't A peer support group with an exploration of the various changes individuals might experience in life. Some examples are marriages or life commitments and break ups, coming out (with possible loses that are involved), death of a loved one, beloved pet, job loss or career change, to name a few. We call this "Passage" because lifechanging events are a process that deserve to be treated with compassion and awareness. We will explore helpful techniques to use to become more mindful and have healthier communication with self and others. In addition, these sessions will learn practical ways to reduce stress. Non-Binary Support Group Third Wednesday of each month from 7-9 p.m. A new support group for folks who identify with non-binary genders, 4/23/26, 6:07 PM �OkEq eNews July 28th, 2016 4 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-July-28th--2016.htm... .LLCCU lV AilVVV .LLVVV lV J.JVVVJ. lV .LLC1VC C1 l:::jJ.CC1l UJ.UC. J.VJ. ,p~v, yvu l:::jCl V games of bowling and free shoe rental. You also get chances to win money and cool door prizes plus have a great time with your friends! Arrive at Sheridan Lanes at 31 st and Sheridan at 7:30 PM to get your shoes and pick your lanes. Bowling will start at 8:00 PM. including but not limited to, genderqueer, genderfluid, agender, bigender, neutrois, genderflux, and more. This group will be a safe space to discuss our identities, receive support, and build a strong non-binary community in Tulsa. For information contact Vic Wiener at vfwiener@gmail.com H.O.P.E. Presents Divas Las Vegas Friday, August 26, 6:30 p.m. Hyatt Regency Tulsa 100 E. 3rd St., Tulsa, OK 74103 SOS Group For 17 years, Health Outreach Prevention Education, Inc.'s DIVAS 4 H.O.P.E. has been considered the premiere HIV, Hepatitis C (HCV), STD Prevention Event of the Tulsa community. We hope you will help us continue this long-standing tradition of being not only the most fun and entertaining party of the year, but one of the most generous. DIVAS 4 H.O.P.E. features live music from Tulsa's diverse local artists along with heavy Hors d'oeuvres, beverages, and one of a kind live and silent auction items. We rely on this event for 20% of H.O.P.E.'s annual budget. All sponsorship dollars stay within H.O.P.E., benefiting our city and region. For more information, tickets or sponsorship information click here. Mondays 7:00 pm This open Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) Recovery and Sobriety Group meets every Monday at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information, visit www.SOSTulsa.org Live Free! Coming Out Workshop 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of the month 7:00 - 8:00 pm. ComingOut@OkEq.org Facilitated by James Prather A Friend for a Friend - Third Annnual Fundraiser Saturday August 20, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 You are invited to join us in celebrating 25 years, 1991 - 2016. Dinner is $20.00 - Ribs, chicken and vegetarian main dishes. Baked beans, coleslaw, potato salad, and Al's carrot cupcakes! Live Entertainment and Silent Auction - All proceeds to benefit the program which supports hundreds of pet owners living with HIV to be able to keep their best friend at a crucial time in their life Seating is limited so make your reservation before August 10th! RSVP with Jason Eddingfield 918-361-8839 Brought to You Bi the Letter B Second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. SAGE Events SAGE Tulsa will have their third pool party on Tuesday, August 30th at 10:00 am. Members can meet up at the Equality Center and carpool to the pool party. Lunch at the pool party will be burgers and hot dogs. The pool has a shallow end and also has railing with steps to help people into the pool. If you would like to attend, please email olivia.cotter@okeq.org to RSVP. The pool party will be held at 1938 E. 55th Pl., Tulsa, OK 74105. Maps are available at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Starting in August at the R. Neill Equality Center - - --Dennis ---- SAGE Movie Club. For adults over 50. Watch the latest LGBT themed movies in the comfort of the Sue Welch Great Hall. Weekly every Tuesday 1pm-3pm beginning August 2nd The group is open to all bi, pan, queer, fluid folks and their allies. SAGE Book Club. This book discussion group will explore the rich tradition of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender literature. All adults (50+) are welcome to participate in the group. Books are provided by our Nancy McDonald Rainbow library; great discussion provided by you. Join us weekly every Wednesday 1pm-3pm beginning August 3rd. The mission of SAGE Tulsa is to address issues related to lesbian, gay bisexual and transgender aging. In partnership with its constituents and allies, SAGE Tulsa works to achieve a high quality of life for LGBT older adults, supports and advocates for their rights, fosters a greater understanding of aging in all communities and promotes positive images of LGBT life in later years. SAGE Tulsa meets every Tuesday morning at 10:00 am at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Follow SAGE on Facebook for all the latest updates and events. SAGE Tulsa (Service & Advocacy For Gay Elders) Equality Business Alliance Mixer Wednesday August 17, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Hosted by Aila's Catering and Events Go West Event Center 6205 New Sapulpa Rd., Tulsa, OK 74131 At AILA'S Catering, We Provide Superior Quality Ingredients and Stunning Displays with Each and Every Menu Created for Weddings, Corporate Events, Family Gatherings, or Intimate Private Home Dinners. 4/23/26, 6:07 PM �OkEq eNews July 28th, 2016 5 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-July-28th--2016.htm... Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan ■ . . Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 Yoga by Zach The Equality Business Alliance networking mixers are terrific venues for you to meet prospective clients. Mixers are open to non-members as well as EBA members. Be sure to bring business cards, business information, brochures, etc. Hosting a networking mixer is a great way to showcase your business. You may host at your establishment or use the Equality Center. If you would like to host a mixer, send an email to jose.vega@okeq.org for more information. Take A Class EVERY SUNDAY @4:30 pm Keep up with this event on Facebook E ALITY Business Alliance $5.00 per Session Gender Outreach Wednesdays 7:30 pm (First time interview required before attending) Email sharon.queen@okeq.org The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. Equality Center Pride Store Prices have been reduced! These beautiful t-shirts celebrating the 2016 Tulsa Pride are available in our Pride Store for $15.00. Tie-dye is also available for $20.00 Lambda Al-Anon Group Every Friday 7 p.m. Survivors of Incest Anonymous Every Saturday 12:30 pm SIA strives to empower those who have survived childhood sexual 4/23/26, 6:07 PM �OkEq eNews July 28th, 2016 6 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-July-28th--2016.htm... abuse (who are not abusing any child), who want to become survivors and thrivers. For more information, visit siawso.org Be sure to "Like" the OkEq Pride Store Facebook page to keep up with the new items and new sale items Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library "The Last Deployment: How a Gay, Hammer-Swinging Twentysomething Survived a Year in Iraq" By: Bronson Lemer In 2003, after serving five and a half years as a carpenter in a North Dakota National Guard engineer unit, Bronson Lemer was ready to leave the military behind. But six months short of completing his commitment to the army, Lemer was deployed on a yearlong tour of duty to Iraq. Leaving college life behind in the Midwest, he yearns for a lost love and quietly dreams of a future as an openly gay man outside the military. He discovers that his father's lifelong example of silent strength has taught him much about being a man, and these lessons help him survive in a war zone and to conceal his sexuality, as he is required to do by the U.S. military. The Last Deployment is a moving, provocative chronicle of one soldier's struggle to reconcile military brotherhood with self-acceptance. Lemer captures the absurd nuances of a soldier's daily life: growing a mustache to disguise his fear, wearing pantyhose to battle sand fleas, and exchanging barbs with Iraqis while driving through Baghdad. But most strikingly, he describes the poignant reality faced by gay servicemen and servicewomen, who must mask their identities while serving a country that disowns them. Often funny, sometimes anguished, The Last Deployment paints a deeply personal portrait of war in the twenty-first century. Find this selection and more by visiting the Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library . Game Night Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Room Rentals The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has many spaces for your next meeting or event. To check dates, reserve your next event or receive pricing information, contact sharon.queen@okeq.org Stop by for a quick view of the Event Center and pick up a space rental sheet. EBA Directory Credit Report Event The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and community. Improve your credit! Two opportunities! Tuesday, July 26th from 4:00 to 7:00 PM OR Thursday, July 28th from 2:00 to S:00 PM At Goodwill Industries ofTulsa 2800 Southwest Boulevard Tulsa, Oklahoma 74107 This is a community event open to everyon ! Workforce Oklahoma Access Point Open every day Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-bystep instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. Guiding Right 4/23/26, 6:07 PM �OkEq eNews July 28th, 2016 7 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-July-28th--2016.htm... HIV Testing Schedule Free Credit Reports can be pulled on site* Free One-On-One Review of Your Credit Report with a Credit Professional! Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Monday 4 - 8 pm Testing provided by Guiding Right Testing Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. * IMPORTANT! To get a credit report. you mus· . Know your ocial sec ri numb r .......,.,,u.or......._.,,...,,._ic.=::....w::...· Driver's License, Matricula or State ID Card. •NOTE: Con um N can pull oner.-. credit report e~ch y ar from Tr.msUnion, Equif.ur EYp rian. Ther i a chart for ddition I r pom. H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Friday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 7 pm Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. Intimate Partner Violence Survivors Support Group Last Wednesday of each month from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Domestic violence is the use of physical, sexual, threatening or emotional force to frighten, intimidate and control an intimate partner. This support and educational group is for individuals who have survived domestic violence and are ready to explore their personal healing process and find hope. The group will provide emotional support, information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal, and may include specific goals such as creating a safety plan, reducing risk of future violence, increasing positive coping skills and addressing the impact of trauma. A specialized therapist will provide the free services, and confidentiality is paramount. For more information contact Jim Scholl at 918.631.2722 Sexual Assault Survivors Support Group Last Wednesday of each month from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Sexual assault is any forced or coerced sexual activity, such as unwanted touching or forced penetration committed against a person's will or without consent. This support group will meet together to discuss their experiences, share ideas, and provide emotional 4/23/26, 6:07 PM �OkEq eNews July 28th, 2016 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-July-28th--2016.htm.. support for one another. Additionally, highly trained providers will offer information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal. Specific goals for sessions may include crises stabilization, safety planning, increasing selfregulatory skills, addressing trauma through cognitive processing, reconnecting to support systems, family and the community, and preventing re-victimization. All services are free of charge, and confidentiality is paramount. For more information contact Jim Scholl at 918.631.2722. MISSION: Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Toby Jenkins Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org B Olivia Cotter Office Manager Olivia.Cotter@OkEq.org Sharon Queen Facilities Coordinator Sharon.Queen@OkEq.org Jose Vega Program Coordinator Jose.Vega@OkEq.org - - - - --Alex Wade 8 of 9 4/23/26, 6:07 PM �OkEq eNews July 28th, 2016 9 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-July-28th--2016.htm... Special Projects Alex.Wade@OkEq.org r-- ----- --------- --------- ----- --------- --------- ----- --------- --------- ----- --------- --------- -, Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Hours: Mon - Sat Noon-9 p.m. | Sun Noon-6 p.m. Oklahomans for Equality | 621 E. 4th Street | Tulsa, OK 74120 | 918.743.4297 www.okeq.org I I 4/23/26, 6:07 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/44357433db69bc72233525db6f66f4ef.pdf 781ef635ea18f1306855364665d8e017 PDF Text Text OkEq eNews August 3rd, 2016 1 of 8 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-August-3rd--2016.h... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq eNews August 3rd, 2016 e okl.ihom.ins for equality news First Thursday Art Opening - "Experiments From the Lab: Layers & Texture" Thursday August 4th, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 In This Issue First Thursday Art Opening Inclusive Workplace Culture Survey Kaiser Foundation July Volunteer of the Month My Big Gay Italian Funeral Ladies Social Club EBA Mixer JOLT The work curated from the Urban Art Lab Studios resident artist represents many approaches and thoughts on layers and texture. A Friend for A Friend HOPE - Divas Las Vegas Dean Wyatt's work uses textures formed by layers of paint and screen in rhythms of precise form. The texture work is sculptural - another layer. Territory Days SAGE Summer Pool Parties Loyal Roach is showing paintings in the drip style that shows masterful choices through its layering and layering of lines and color. OkEq Annual Board Meeting Taylor Painter-Wolfes' fiber art shows layers of delicate "webs" over hand dye backgrounds. Stitching layers add movement and emphasis. Rainbow Library Pride Store Rebecca Joskey plays with layers of tissue, paint, ripped canvas, collages of mixed media and duct tape. Urban Art Lab Studios August 2016 The show begins with a reception on Thursday, August 4th from 6-9pm where there will be a door prize drawn of the artist's work; the show continues throughout the month. For more information on the event and artists visit our Facebook event page or our website www.okeq.org OkEq Board Meeting 7 p.m. Thursday, August 18th Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 2016 Mosaic Inclusive Workplace Culture Survey All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. Click here to participate in the survey. OkEq Art Exhibition The July exhibit at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center features the combined works of Loyal Roach, Dean Wyatt, Rebecca Joskey andTaylor Painter-Wolfe. It is entitled Expirements from the Lab SlJR't'[Y ENOS MONOAY AUGUST 8 George Kaiser Family Foundation Matching Grant Become a new donor to OkEq or a new member of Oklahomans for Equality today. All new member donations to Oklahomans for Equality will be matched by the George Kaiser Family Foundation. GEORGE KAISER FAMILY FOUNDATION Find out more about membership with Oklahomans for Equality and learn how to make your donation today. Gamily Volunteer of the Month August 2016 Cait O'Darling Cait has been a volunteer at OkEq since 2011. She wanted to volunteer to honor her brother Frank who died from complications due to AIDS in February of 1993. When she is not volunteering at OkEq she is a licensed private investigator and 4/23/26, 6:07 PM �OkEq eNews August 3rd, 2016 2 of 8 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-August-3rd--2016.h... practices and teaches a method of deep relaxation and rejuvenation called Reiki. Her favorite part of volunteering here is her coworkers. "They make it fun!" Cait is also involved in the Tulsa Two-Spirit Society. She recommends that others volunteer because " Our programs help ease an individual's journey out from the ostracization, alienation, isolation that heterocentric cultural hegemony seeks to impose and into a place of empowered belonging to a community focused on the pursuit of social justice and equality for all members of our chosen family. In short, working at The Dennis R Neill Equality Center is a blast because we celebrate diversity." Gamily (Gay-Family) is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBT parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Gamily contact olivia.cotter@okeq.org Lawyer in the Library August 10 and September 12 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. We thank you for your dedication Cait! If you would like to volunteer contact Jose Vega at jose.vega@okeq.org Lawyer in the Library is an opportunity to meet with a lawyer about topics such as family law (divorce, paternity, custody, child support), landlord/tenant , estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment necessary.. Keep Coming Back Meditation Group American Theatre Company Eul V Iiiage Studl•os lot h. Lansing Join Us for a Silly Wacky Evening in the Theatre and see the Sequel to My Big Gay Italian Wedding Friday, July 29 through S urday August 6 FUIEBAL Every Monday from 6:30 to 7:30 This Narcotics Anonymous meditation meeting has a group meditation followed by reading NA literature and sharing. Everyone is welcome regardless of age race sexual identity or religion, the only requirement for membership is the desire to stop using drugs. There are no dues or fees. We are not affiliated with any outside organization and are self-supporting through our own contributions. Whether you have a dollar for the basket or not please join us and keep coming back. For more information contact, Deborah Spradlin at deborahspradlin2013@gmail.com American Theatre Company Studios 308 S. Lan ng Healthcare Navigator Do you need assistance with open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare? Meet with Mary Jones, Planned Parenthood's Healthcare Navigator. She will be more than happy to help anyone and everyone who is interested in enrolling with the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare. Contact Mary Jones at 918-587-7421 or -mary.jones@ppheartland.org -·-- - - Counseling Services Receive 5 0 Each Ticke When You Call the American Theatre Company TICKET LINE @ 918-7 4 7 -9494 Use the CODE WORD WILKINSON When Ordering 4/23/26, 6:07 PM �OkEq eNews August 3rd, 2016 3 of 8 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-August-3rd--2016.h... LIVE Enterta i nment In the East VIiiage Dow ntown Tulsa v Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a Sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required Contact Dr. Kurt Choate, LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org Jenna Pike Tuesdays and Thursdays by appointment only. Gender identity, sexual orientation, mood or anxiety concerns, and/or individuals who have experienced a traumatic event. Appointments are required. Contact Jenna at jennifer.pike@okstate.edu -----(918) 594-8568 Tiffany Zwart Monday -Thursday by appointment only. Gender identity, sexual orientation, mood or anxiety concerns, and/or individuals who have experienced a traumatic event. Appointments are required. Contact Tiffany at tzwart@okstate.edu (918) 594-8568 Ladies Social Club Friday August 12, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Game Night at the Equality Center. Bring your favorite games and some snacks to share. We may have some surprises up our sleeve as well. . If you haven't attended an LSC event yet, please check us out! All LGBT & ally women are welcome! Our monthly events at OkEq bring an average of 15-20 fantastic women together from all over our beautiful city. We are developing a sense of community and having a blast! Our Facebook group has also become incredibly active. We see almost daily chatter about organizing group activities out and about in Tulsa and the surrounding areas that are completely independent of our 2nd Friday Events. In fact, right now there are plans in the works to go hiking, float the river this summer, attend various sports events, and way more. Connect with us - contact information is below - and we hope to see your smiling face soon! Connect with us on Facebook by searching for OkEq Ladies Social Club (or click here). Non-Binary Support Group Third Wednesday of each month from 7-9 p.m. A new support group for folks who identify with non-binary genders, including but not limited to, genderqueer, genderfluid, agender, bigender, neutrois, genderflux, and more. This group will be a safe space to discuss our identities, receive support, and build a strong non-binary community in Tulsa. For information contact Vic Wiener at vfwiener@gmail.com Questions? Email Kelley Parker, LSC facilitator, at ladiessocialclubtulsa@gmail.com. 4/23/26, 6:07 PM �OkEq eNews August 3rd, 2016 4 of 8 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-August-3rd--2016.h... Equality Business Alliance Mixer SOS Group Wednesday August 17, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Hosted by Aila's Catering and Events Go West Event Center 6205 New Sapulpa Rd., Tulsa, OK 74131 At AILA'S Catering, We Provide Superior Quality Ingredients and Stunning Displays with Each and Every Menu Created for Weddings, Corporate Events, Family Gatherings, or Intimate Private Home Dinners. Mondays 7:00 pm This open Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) Recovery and Sobriety Group meets every Monday at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information, visit www.SOSTulsa.org Live Free! Coming Out Workshop 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of the month 7:00 - 8:00 pm. ComingOut@OkEq.org Facilitated by James Prather Brought to You Bi the Letter B Second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. The group is open to all bi, pan, queer, fluid folks and their allies. The Equality Business Alliance networking mixers are terrific venues for you to meet prospective clients. Mixers are open to non-members as well as EBA members. Be sure to bring business cards, business information, brochures, etc. Hosting a networking mixer is a great way to showcase your business. You may host at your establishment or use the Equality Center. If you would like to host a mixer, send an email to jose.vega@okeq.org for more information. Keep up with this event on Facebook E ALITY Business Alliance SAGE Tulsa (Service & Advocacy For Gay Elders) Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan GRAB --~---- Tulsa Area Prime Timers 4/23/26, 6:07 PM �OkEq eNews August 3rd, 2016 5 of 8 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-August-3rd--2016.h... • .,u~ BALLS! And you could win some money doing it! Come join us at Sheridan Lanes on Friday August 19 th for some bowling fun and support the JOLT bowling tournament. You don't need to know how to bowl to have a great time. For $20, you get 3 games of bowling and free shoe rental. You also get chances to win money and cool door prizes plus have a great time with your friends! Arrive at Sheridan Lanes at 31 st and Sheridan at 7 :30 PM to get your shoes and pick your lanes. Bowling will start at 8:00 PM. 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 Yoga by Zach EVERY SUNDAY @4:30 pm A Friend for a Friend - Third Annnual Fundraiser Saturday August 20, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 You are invited to join us in celebrating 25 years, 1991 - 2016. $5.00 per Session Dinner is $20.00 - Ribs, chicken and vegetarian main dishes. Baked beans, coleslaw, potato salad, and Al's carrot cupcakes! Live Entertainment and Silent Auction - All proceeds to benefit the program which supports hundreds of pet owners living with HIV to be able to keep their best friend at a crucial time in their life Seating is limited so make your reservation before August 10th! RSVP with Jason Eddingfield 918-361-8839 H.O.P.E. Presents Divas Las Vegas Friday, August 26, 6:30 p.m. Hyatt Regency Tulsa 100 E. 3rd St., Tulsa, OK 74103 For 17 years, Health Outreach Prevention Education, Inc.'s DIVAS 4 H.O.P.E. has been considered the premiere HIV, Hepatitis C (HCV), STD Prevention Event of the Tulsa community. We hope you will help us continue this long-standing tradition of being not only the most fun and entertaining party of the year, but one of the most generous. Gender Outreach Wednesdays 7:30 pm (First time interview required before attending) Email sharon.queen@okeq.org The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. Lambda Al-Anon Group Every Friday 7 p.m. DIVAS 4 H.O.P.E. features live music from Tulsa's diverse local artists along with heavy Hors d'oeuvres, beverages, and one of a kind live and silent auction items. We rely on this event for 20% of H.O.P.E.'s annual budget. All sponsorship dollars stay within H.O.P.E., benefiting our city and region. For more information, tickets or sponsorship information click here. Survivors of Incest Anonymous Every Saturday 12:30 pm Territory Days Saturday August 27, 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 We need to renovate the Equality Center and Aunt Eller a.k.a. Toby Jenkins is hosting another barn dance to raise the funds. And just like the musical "Oklahoma!" territory folks need to get together and have some fun and raise lots of money. SIA strives to empower those who have survived childhood sexual abuse (who are not abusing any child), who want to become survivors and thrivers. For more information, visit siawso.org If you like to lip sync to your favorite song you could walk away with prize money if you win the Oklahoma Lip Sync Contest. DJ Crystal will be playing the best country and western music in our make shift barn on a wooden dance floor (aka our garage space) for the best boot skootin, two steppin, and line dancing in Tulsa. Oklahomans for Equality is presently raising capital funds to renovate the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. The Board of Directors and Trustees have unanimously approved an $800,000 capital renovation project. Help us reach our goal. We have some of your favorite country queens and the "Okla-Homo's Fancy Dancers" performing that night. You can purchase barbecue sandwiches, side dishes and delicious desserts from the Chuck Wagon. Game Night Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the 4/23/26, 6:07 PM �OkEq eNews August 3rd, 2016 6 of 8 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-August-3rd--2016.h... $300-Table for 8 with open bar. $50-Individual seat with open bar. Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno $25-Individual seat with cash bar. Tickets are available now. To purchase, contact Olivia at 918-743-4297 or olivia.cotter@okeq.org. SAGE Events SAGE Tulsa will have their third pool party on Tuesday, August 30th at 10:00 am. Members can meet up at the Equality Center and carpool to the pool party. Lunch at the pool party will be burgers and hot dogs. The pool has a shallow end and also has railing with steps to help people into the pool. If you would like to attend, please email olivia.cotter@okeq.org to RSVP. The pool party will be held at 1938 E. 55th Pl., Tulsa, OK 74105. Maps are available at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Starting in-August Dennis -- - - -at -the -- - -R. -Neill - -Equality - - - -Center --- SAGE Movie Club. For adults over 50. Watch the latest LGBT themed movies in the comfort of the Sue Welch Great Hall. Weekly every Tuesday 1pm-3pm beginning August 2nd SAGE Book Club. This book discussion group will explore the rich tradition of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender literature. All adults (50+) are welcome to participate in the group. Books are provided by our Nancy McDonald Rainbow library; great discussion provided by you. Join us weekly every Wednesday 1pm-3pm beginning August 3rd. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Room Rentals The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has many spaces for your next meeting or event. To check dates, reserve your next event or receive pricing information, contact sharon.queen@okeq.org Stop by for a quick view of the Event Center and pick up a space rental sheet. The mission of SAGE Tulsa is to address issues related to lesbian, gay bisexual and transgender aging. In partnership with its constituents and allies, SAGE Tulsa works to achieve a high quality of life for LGBT older adults, supports and advocates for their rights, fosters a greater understanding of aging in all communities and promotes positive images of LGBT life in later years. SAGE Tulsa meets every Tuesday morning at 10:00 am at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Follow SAGE on Facebook for all the latest updates and events. OkEq Annual Board Meeting Thursday September 1, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 The Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) Board of Directors currently has 10 open positions. OkEq members who have donated over $50 since July 31st, 2015 are eligible to vote in this year's election. Candidates have been nominated through two processes as described by the By-laws: Nominated by the Board of Development and Governance Committee and Nominated by a petition signed by at least 15 OkEq members. The Board of Directors for Oklahomans for Equality is a working board that oversees fundraising and financial stability, optimizing organizational competencies and resources. They are to expand our outreach, collaborations and communications. They are to address the unique needs of our community in programming and services. Directors are tasked with influencing change in our region to foster an inclusive environment for LGBT Oklahomans. Our success is contingent on their commitment to attract, engage and retain membership. We will all benefit from a dedicated Board, so please consider your vote carefully and thoughtfully. To view candidate bios click here. Equality Center Pride Store Prices have been reduced! These beautiful t-shirts celebrating the 2016 Tulsa Pride are available in our Pride Store for $15.00. Tie-dye is also available for $20.00 EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and community. Workforce Oklahoma Access Point Open every day Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-bystep instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. Guiding Right HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Monday 4 - 8 pm Testing provided by Guiding Right Testing Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Be sure to "Like" the OkEq Pride Store Facebook page to keep up with the new items and new sale items Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Friday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 7 pm Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Check www.okeq.org for testing 4/23/26, 6:07 PM �OkEq eNews August 3rd, 2016 7 of 8 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-August-3rd--2016.h... Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library dates. "Taking Woodstock" By: Elliot Tiber with Tom Monte Taking Woodstock is the funny, touching, and true story of Elliot Tiber, the man who was instrumental in arranging the site for the original Woodstock Concert. Elliot, whose parents owned an upstate New York motel, was working in Greenwich Village in the summer of 1969. He socialized with the likes of Truman Capote, Tennessee Williams, and photographer Robert Mapplethorpe, and yet somehow managed to keep his gay life a secret from his family. Then on Friday, June 28, Elliot walked into the Stonewall Inn and witnessed the riot that would galvanize the American gay movement and enable him to take stock of his own lifestyle. And on July 15, when Elliot learned that the Woodstock Concert promoters were unable to stage the show in Wallkill, he offered to find them a new venue. Soon he was swept up in a vortex that would change his life forever. Find this selection and more by visiting the Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library . HA, If " " ' " SLIC In olvtu nmong,t l11cro11,lng ,,,n,1011 and division k• a dellbor11tivo look nt our 1111th. " vard Avenue C/Jrlstlnn Church Intimate Partner Violence Survivors Support Group Last Wednesday of each month from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Domestic violence is the use of physical, sexual, threatening or emotional force to frighten, intimidate and control an intimate partner. This support and educational group is for individuals who have survived domestic violence and are ready to explore their personal healing process and find hope. The group will provide emotional support, information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal, and may include specific goals such as creating a safety plan, reducing risk of future violence, increasing positive coping skills and addressing the impact of trauma. A specialized therapist will provide the free services, and confidentiality is paramount. For more information contact Jim Scholl at 918.631.2722 TUlSA JUSTICE tor Sexual Assault Survivors Support Group Last Wednesday of each month from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Sexual assault is any forced or coerced sexual activity, such as unwanted touching or forced penetration committed against a person's will or without consent. This support group will meet together to discuss their experiences, share ideas, and provide emotional support for one another. Additionally, highly trained providers will offer information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal. Specific goals for sessions may include crises stabilization, safety planning, increasing selfregulatory skills, addressing trauma through cognitive processing, reconnecting to support systems, family and the community, and preventing re-victimization. All services are free of charge, and confidentiality is paramount. For more information contact Jim Scholl at 918.631.2722. MISSION: Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals and families through 4/23/26, 6:07 PM �OkEq eNews August 3rd, 2016 8 of 8 :,pon10,e<1 bw T https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-August-3rd--2016.h... ,l lt!IO lpo•1'om•11 Com Church ffllow•h• ch O lllee..f'l)Ullpo H,-.oloq•c•I S->1n,11y Ooolon AVf'nu• U1111Pd M<tlhodtol ~nu. Chf••h•n Chorcl, St Stephen1 Umtlfd M.thodt•t Church ~ advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Toby Jenkins Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org Olivia Cotter Office Manager Olivia.Cotter@OkEq.org Sharon Queen Facilities Coordinator Sharon.Queen@OkEq.org Jose Vega Program Coordinator Jose.Vega@OkEq.org Alex Wade Special Projects Alex.Wade@OkEq.org r-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------, I Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Hours: Mon - Sat Noon-9 p.m. | Sun Noon-6 p.m. Oklahomans for Equality | 621 E. 4th Street | Tulsa, OK 74120 | 918.743.4297 www.okeq.org I L----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- J 4/23/26, 6:07 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/61cd03868eaa611a16a91c7915d9c1d9.pdf 7ffe51694ba0e95a88182016d1530bd5 PDF Text Text OkEq eNews August 10th, 2016 1 of 8 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-August-10th--2016.... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq eNews August 10th, 2016 e okl.ihom.ins for equality news George Kaiser Family Foundation Matching Grant Become a new donor to OkEq or a new member of Oklahomans for Equality today. All new member donations to Oklahomans for Equality will be matched by the George Kaiser Family Foundation. In This Issue Kaiser Foundation Ladies Social Club EBA Mixer Territory Days OkEq Annual Board Meeting JOLT A Friend for A Friend GEORGE KAISER FAl'-11LY FOUNDATION Find out more about membership with Oklahomans for Equality and learn how to make your donation today. HOPE - Divas Las Vegas SAGE Summer Pool Parties July Volunteer of the Month First Thursday Art Opening Gay Men's Dinner Group Ladies Social Club Friday August 12, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Game Night at the Equality Center. Bring your favorite games and some snacks to share. We may have some surprises up our sleeve as well. . If you haven't attended an LSC event yet, please check us out! All LGBT & ally women are welcome! Our monthly events at OkEq bring an average of 15-20 fantastic women together from all over our beautiful city. We are developing a sense of community and having a blast! Our Facebook group has also become incredibly active. We see almost daily chatter about organizing group activities out and about in Tulsa and the surrounding areas that are completely independent of our 2nd Friday Events. In fact, right now there are plans in the works to go hiking, float the river this summer, attend various sports events, and way more. Connect with us - contact information is below - and we hope to see your smiling face soon! Victory Institute Leadership Summit Pryor Rendering Rooftop Rally. Pride Store Rainbow Library Connect with us on Facebook by searching for OkEq Ladies Social Club (or click here). Questions? Email Kelley Parker, LSC facilitator, at ladiessocialclubtulsa@gmail.com. OkEq Board Meeting 7 p.m. Thursday, August 18th Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Equality Business Alliance Mixer All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. Wednesday August 17, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Hosted by Aila's Catering and Events Go West Event Center 6205 New Sapulpa Rd., Tulsa, OK 74131 OkEq Art Exhibition At AILA'S Catering, We Provide Superior Quality Ingredients and Stunning Displays with Each and Every Menu Created for Weddings, Corporate Events, Family Gatherings, or Intimate Private Home Dinners. The July exhibit at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center features the combined works of Loyal Roach, Dean Wyatt, Rebecca Joskey andTaylor Painter-Wolfe. It is entitled Expirements from the Lab Gamily 4/23/26, 6:08 PM �OkEq eNews August 10th, 2016 2 of 8 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-August-10th--2016.... Gamily (Gay-Family) is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBT parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Gamily contact olivia.cotter@okeq.org Lawyer in the Library The Equality Business Alliance networking mixers are terrific venues for you to meet prospective clients. Mixers are open to non-members as well as EBA members. Be sure to bring business cards, business information, brochures, etc. Hosting a networking mixer is a great way to showcase your business. You may host at your establishment or use the Equality Center. If you would like to host a mixer, send an email to jose.vega@okeq.org for more information. Keep up with this event on Facebook E ALITY Business Alliance August 10 and September 12 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Lawyer in the Library is an opportunity to meet with a lawyer about topics such as family law (divorce, paternity, custody, child support), landlord/tenant , estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment necessary.. Keep Coming Back Meditation Group Every Monday from 6:30 to 7:30 Territory Days Barn Dance Saturday August 27, 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 This Narcotics Anonymous meditation meeting has a group meditation followed by reading NA literature and sharing. Everyone is welcome regardless of age race sexual identity or religion, the only requirement for membership is the desire to stop using drugs. There are no dues or fees. We are not affiliated with any outside organization and are self-supporting through our own contributions. Whether you have a dollar for the basket or not please join us and keep coming back. For more information contact, Deborah Spradlin at deborahspradlin2013@gmail.com Healthcare Navigator Thursdays 1-4 p.m. beginning September 1st We need to renovate the Equality Center and Aunt Eller a.k.a. Toby Jenkins is hosting another barn dance to raise the funds. And just like the musical "Oklahoma!" territory folks need to get together and have some fun and raise lots of money. Do you need assistance with open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare? Meet with Mary Jones, Planned Parenthood's Healthcare Navigator. She will be more than happy to help anyone and everyone who is interested in enrolling with the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare. Contact Mary Jones at 918-587-4621 or mary.jones@ppheartland.org -- · - - 4/23/26, 6:08 PM �OkEq eNews August 10th, 2016 3 of 8 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-August-10th--2016.... If you like to lip sync to your favorite song you could walk away with prize money if you win the Oklahoma Lip Sync Contest. Counseling Services DJ Crystal will be playing the best country and western music in our make shift barn on a wooden dance floor (aka our garage space) for the best boot skootin, two steppin, and line dancing in Tulsa. Oklahomans for Equality is presently raising capital funds to renovate the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. The Board of Directors and Trustees have unanimously approved an $800,000 capital renovation project. Help us reach our goal. We have some of your favorite country queens and the "Okla-Homo's Fancy Dancers" performing that night. You can purchase barbecue sandwiches, side dishes and delicious desserts from the Chuck Wagon. $300-Table for 8 with open bar. $50-Individual seat with open bar. $25-Individual seat with cash bar. Donate to the Capital Fund Tickets are available now. To purchase click the corresponding link above. Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a Sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required Contact Dr. Kurt Choate, LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org OkEq Annual Board Meeting Thursday September 1, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 The Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) Board of Directors currently has 10 open positions. OkEq members who have donated over $50 since July 31st, 2015 are eligible to vote in this year's election. Candidates have been nominated through two processes as described by the By-laws: Nominated by the Board of Development and Governance Committee and Nominated by a petition signed by at least 15 OkEq members. The Board of Directors for Oklahomans for Equality is a working board that oversees fundraising and financial stability, optimizing organizational competencies and resources. They are to expand our outreach, collaborations and communications. They are to address the unique needs of our community in programming and services. Directors are tasked with influencing change in our region to foster an inclusive environment for LGBT Oklahomans. Our success is contingent on their commitment to attract, engage and retain membership. We will all benefit from a dedicated Board, so please consider your vote carefully and thoughtfully. To view candidate bios click here. Jenna Pike Tuesdays and Thursdays by appointment only. Gender identity, sexual orientation, mood or anxiety concerns, and/or individuals who have experienced a traumatic event. Appointments are required. Contact Jenna at jennifer.pike@okstate.edu ----(918) 594-8568 GRAB YOUR BALLS! And you could win some money doing it! Corne join us at Sheridan Lanes on Friday August 19 th for some bowling fun and support the JOLT bowling tournament. You don't need to know how to bowl to have a great time. For $20 , you get 3 games of bowling and free shoe rental. You also get chances to win money and cool door prizes plus have a great time with your friends! Arrive at Sheridan Lanes at 31 st and Sheridan at 7 :30 PM to get your shoes and pick your lanes. Bowling will start at 8:00 PM. A Friend for a Friend - Third Annnual Fundraiser Saturday August 20, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 You are invited to join us in celebrating 25 years, 1991 - 2016. Tiffany Zwart Monday -Thursday by appointment only. Gender identity, sexual orientation, mood or anxiety concerns, and/or individuals who have experienced a traumatic event. Appointments are required. Contact Tiffany at tzwart@okstate.edu (918) 594-8568 Non-Binary Support Group Third Wednesday of each month from 7-9 p.m. A new support group for folks who identify with non-binary genders, including but not limited to, genderqueer, genderfluid, agender, bigender, neutrois, genderflux, and more. This group will be a safe space to discuss our identities, receive support, and build a strong non-binary community in Tulsa. For information contact Vic Wiener at vfwiener@gmail.com Dinner is $20.00 - Ribs, chicken and vegetarian main dishes. Baked beans, coleslaw, potato salad, and Al's carrot cupcakes! 4/23/26, 6:08 PM �OkEq eNews August 10th, 2016 4 of 8 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-August-10th--2016.... Live Entertainment and Silent Auction - All proceeds to benefit the program which supports hundreds of pet owners living with HIV to be able to keep their best friend at a crucial time in their life Seating is limited so make your reservation before August 10th! RSVP with Jason Eddingfield 918-361-8839 H.O.P.E. Presents Divas Las Vegas Friday, August 26, 6:30 p.m. Hyatt Regency Tulsa 100 E. 3rd St., Tulsa, OK 74103 For 17 years, Health Outreach Prevention Education, Inc.'s DIVAS 4 H.O.P.E. has been considered the premiere HIV, Hepatitis C (HCV), STD Prevention Event of the Tulsa community. We hope you will help us continue this long-standing tradition of being not only the most fun and entertaining party of the year, but one of the most generous. DIVAS 4 H.O.P.E. features live music from Tulsa's diverse local artists along with heavy Hors d'oeuvres, beverages, and one of a kind live and silent auction items. We rely on this event for 20% of H.O.P.E.'s annual budget. All sponsorship dollars stay within H.O.P.E., benefiting our city and region. SOS Group Mondays 7:00 pm This open Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) Recovery and Sobriety Group meets every Monday at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information, visit www.SOSTulsa.org Live Free! Coming Out Workshop 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of the month 7:00 - 8:00 pm. ComingOut@OkEq.org Facilitated by James Prather For more information, tickets or sponsorship information click here. SAGE Events SAGE Tulsa will have their third pool party on Tuesday, August 30th at 10:00 am. Members can meet up at the Equality Center and carpool to the pool party. Lunch at the pool party will be burgers and hot dogs. The pool has a shallow end and also has railing with steps to help people into the pool. If you would like to attend, please email olivia.cotter@okeq.org to RSVP. The pool party will be held at 1938 E. 55th Pl., Tulsa, OK 74105. Maps are available at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Brought to You Bi the Letter B Second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Starting in August at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center SAGE Movie Club. For adults over 50. Watch the latest LGBT themed movies in the comfort of the Sue Welch Great Hall. Weekly every Tuesday 1pm-3pm beginning August 2nd SAGE Book Club. This book discussion group will explore the rich tradition of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender literature. All adults (50+) are welcome to participate in the group. Books are provided by our Nancy McDonald Rainbow library; great discussion provided by you. Join us weekly every Wednesday 1pm-3pm beginning August 3rd. The mission of SAGE Tulsa is to address issues related to lesbian, gay bisexual and transgender aging. In partnership with its constituents and allies, SAGE Tulsa works to achieve a high quality of life for LGBT older adults, supports and advocates for their rights, fosters a greater understanding of aging in all communities and promotes positive images of LGBT life in later years. SAGE Tulsa meets every Tuesday morning at 10:00 am at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. The group is open to all bi, pan, queer, fluid folks and their allies. Follow SAGE on Facebook for all the latest updates and events. Volunteer of the Month August 2016 Cait O'Darling Cait has been a volunteer at OkEq since 2011. She wanted to volunteer to honor her brother Frank who died from complications due to AIDS in February of 1993. When she is not volunteering at OkEq she is a licensed private investigator and practices and teaches a method of deep relaxation and rejuvenation called Reiki. Her favorite part of volunteering here is her coworkers. "They make it fun!" Cait is also involved in the Tulsa Two-Spirit Society. She recommends that others volunteer because " Our programs help ease an individual's journey out from the ostracization, alienation, isolation that heterocentric cultural hegemony seeks to impose and into a place of empowered belonging to a community focused on the pursuit of social justice and equality for all members of our chosen family. In short, working at The Dennis R Neill Equality Center is a blast because we celebrate diversity." SAGE Tulsa (Service & Advocacy For Gay Elders) Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan ■ . We thank you for your dedication Cait! If you would like to volunteer contact Jose Vega at jose.vega@okeq.org Tulsa Area Prime Timers 4/23/26, 6:08 PM �OkEq eNews August 10th, 2016 5 of 8 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-August-10th--2016.... 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 First Thursday Art Opening - "Naturally Speaking" Thursday September 1, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Two fiber artists, Jeanie Weber and Lyn Lucas, use naturally occurring materials and processes to create distinctive and out-of-the-ordinary works of art through very different approaches. Both artists appreciate, observe and listen to Nature; though their work is dissimilar, the creations from the two artists often stir the same reactions: "unusual", "unexpected", "interesting". Both artists are award winners and members of Fiber Artists of Oklahoma. For Jeanie Weber's basketry, pine needles are both the inspiration and basis. The mighty Longleaf Pine's discards, gathered one by one into slowly growing coils, wind around and around to create vessels of varied shapes and sizes. She typically uses something else from Nature's storehouse as a starting point--often a piece of wood or stone while incorporating beads, wire, feathers or a quill. Her baskets are not intended to be functional, although some people have found them to be useful as well as artistic. "I usually don't start with a finished shape in mind, but watch and feel how the coils grow, adding adornments when it seems to make sense artistically," Weber explains. "I have an organic reaction when picking up those Pine Needles. Often when I'm weaving, it feels like Mother Nature's hands are around my own." Yoga by Zach EVERY SUNDAY Lyn Lucas creates a serendipitous exploration of patterns and textures using images of rusted artifacts, transferred to natural fabrics. "My fascination with the organic process of melding the oxidized iron surfaces from found and common objects onto textiles is rooted in experimentation as well as discovery," says Lucas. "Bedsprings become templates. Discarded metal transcends its form to embellish cloth. Predictability is a goal scarcely realized." Using the power of the sun, oxygen and liquids, the decay and decomposition of the iron combines with fiber to transform blight into brilliance. The iron shimmers in the sun, bound to the fabric by chemistry and memories of its former glory. The accidental plan becomes an adventure in freeing the iron ore, while controlling the process to create a visual rhythm which dances atop the fabric revealing texture, tone and tenacious imagery. "Some may see objects; others envision shapes; but, it is the iron that controls the outcome, flowing freely, while fusing its image to the fabric." The show begins with a reception on Thursday, September from 6-9pm where there will be a door prize drawn of the artist's work; the show continues throughout the month. @4:30 pm $5.00 per Session For more information on the event and artists visit our website www.okeq.org Gender Outreach Wednesdays 7:30 pm (First time interview required before attending) Email sharon.queen@okeq.org The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. Gay Men's Dinner Group We are doing 2 events again in September. Friday September 2nd - Grilling hot dogs and swimming at my home.(weather permitting) 6:00pm till 12:00am'ish. I will provide hot dogs, chips, dessert and I will make tea. If you want anything else to drink you are welcome to bring it. NO Glass Containers allowed outside. This is my home so everyone must drink responsibly and be respectful of my home and my neighbors. Please RSVP is you are coming so I know how much food to buy. Tuesday September 6th at 6:30pm . We are eating at Mimi's Cafe It is located at 8215 E. 71st street, (In front of Woodland Hills Mall). I f you are coming please RSVP. I need a headcount for the reservation. Lambda Al-Anon Group Every Friday 7 p.m. Gay Men's Dinner Group Richard haley GuysDineToo@gmail.com Victory Institute Leadership Summit Saturday September 24, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Victory Leadership Summits offer a day-long, intensive training for LGBT leaders. These summits help trainees develop the skills needed to take next steps in public service. Hear from local elected and appointed officials, Victory's experts on appointed positions and running for office, and organizations working for LGBT equality locally and statewide on how to become more involved in public service. Attendees join a strong cohort of established and emerging leaders and connect with valuable tools and resources to take the next step in their work. The trainings are open to LGBT community members 18 and older, and are free to attend. For more information click here Survivors of Incest Anonymous ~t~ - VICTORY Every Saturday 12:30 pm SIA strives to empower those who have survived childhood sexual abuse (who are not abusing any child), who want to become survivors and thrivers. For more information, visit siawso.org Pryor Rendering October 13-16 Tulsa Performing Arts Center 110 E. 2nd St., Tulsa, OK 74103 In Pryor Oklahoma during the 1960's, the promise of heaven and the stench of decay mingle in the air as young Charlie Hope and his hard-drinking grandfather, and fundamentalist Pentecostal mother harbor secrets of desire, drink and delusions. Pryor Rendering is Charlie's coming-of-age story, where choosing love and the truth that lives in his heart nearly renders his family to the bone. Pryor Rendering is being presented in the Williams Theatre at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center, 2nd and Cincinnati, from October 13 - 16. Evening performances are Game Night Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the 4/23/26, 6:08 PM �OkEq eNews August 10th, 2016 6 of 8 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-August-10th--2016.... at 8:00 PM and the matinee performance is at 2:00 PM. The production is recommended for mature audience. Tickets are $20 to $32. For more information go to AmericanTheatreCompany.org or call 918-747-9494. For tickets call 918-596-7111 or go to MyTicketOffice.com Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno Rooftop Rally Saturday October 15, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Oklahomans for Equality is going purple and blowing the centers roof off! Let's show LGBT youth they're not alone. Let's stand together against bullying for Spirit day October 15th, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. on top of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center! We invite everyone to wear purple and join this year's ultimate roof top rally! Your purple shirt is your ticket in and symbolizes your support for LGBT youth as well as speaking out against bullying. For more information or to RSPV email Jose.vega@okeq.org Equality Center Pride Store Prices have been reduced! These beautiful t-shirts celebrating the 2016 Tulsa Pride are available in our Pride Store for $15.00. Tie-dye is also available for $20.00 Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Room Rentals The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has many spaces for your next meeting or event. To check dates, reserve your next event or receive pricing information, contact sharon.queen@okeq.org Stop by for a quick view of the Event Center and pick up a space rental sheet. EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and community. Be sure to "Like" the OkEq Pride Store Facebook page to keep up with the new items and new sale items Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library "The Five Lesbian Brothers' Guide to Life" By: Donna Evans Congratulations, fellow lesbo! You have just been invited to join the award-winning nationally acclaimed theater troupe as they move from the stage to the page. With all their wit intact, they declare, "you can use this book to make you laugh, to make your friends cry, to upset your parents, to educate the uninformed, or as a coming-out tool." Exploring every aspect of lesbian life, they cover: • Early indications that the straight life is not your style -- from unusual encounters with Barbie to the proclivity to participate in every high school sport • Helpful do's and don'ts for coming out at family dinners, at weddings, and at board meetings • The language of lesbianism -- in an uninhibited "dyketionary" • How to achieve "lesbian style," the ultimate standard in American lifestyles today • Seduction, sex, and other tips on finding and keeping the perfect partner Workforce Oklahoma Access Point Open every day Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-bystep instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. Guiding Right HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Definitely proving that "laughing well is the best revenge" (Los Angeles Times), here is the most refreshing, most revealing, and raunchiest reference book ever to come out of the closet. Monday 4 - 8 pm Testing provided by Guiding Right Testing Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. Find this selection and more by visiting the Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library . H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Burn Co. Barbecue Mncl!c Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Friday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 7 pm Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Check www.okeq.org for testing 4/23/26, 6:08 PM �OkEq eNews August 10th, 2016 7 of 8 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-August-10th--2016.... dates. August 24th 6:30-9:00pm 1738 S~Ave, Tulsa, OK 74119 6:30 pm: 7:00 pm: 8-9:00 pm: "Meaf' & Greet BBQ~starts Dinner is served Tickets - $100.00/person Tickets must be purchased before~ 19th. All proceeds go directly to the 2016 HIV Wellness Retreat, hosted by the Grateful Day Foundation. For more information contact: Chud~ Courtney • 918-500-5421 gratefuldayfoundation@gmail.com Intimate Partner Violence Survivors Support Group Last Wednesday of each month from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Domestic violence is the use of physical, sexual, threatening or emotional force to frighten, intimidate and control an intimate partner. This support and educational group is for individuals who have survived domestic violence and are ready to explore their personal healing process and find hope. The group will provide emotional support, information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal, and may include specific goals such as creating a safety plan, reducing risk of future violence, increasing positive coping skills and addressing the impact of trauma. A specialized therapist will provide the free services, and confidentiality is paramount. For more information contact Jim Scholl at 918.631.2722 http://www.gratefulday.org Sexual Assault Survivors Support Group Sisters in Song Cliristmas 2016 Rehearsals begin Tuesday Sept 6th Last Wednesday of each month from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Sexual assault is any forced or coerced sexual activity, such as unwanted touching or forced penetration committed against a person's will or without consent. This support group will meet together to discuss their experiences, share ideas, and provide emotional support for one another. Additionally, highly trained providers will offer information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal. Specific goals for sessions may include crises stabilization, safety planning, increasing selfregulatory skills, addressing trauma through cognitive processing, reconnecting to support systems, family and the community, and preventing re-victimization. All services are free of charge, and confidentiality is paramount. For more information contact Jim Scholl at 918.631.2722. MISSION: Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals and families through 4/23/26, 6:08 PM �OkEq eNews August 10th, 2016 8 of 8 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-August-10th--2016.... 7:00 PM advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Rehearsals are every Tuesda night through Dec. 1 th Fellowship Congregational Church 2700 South Harvard Toby Jenkins Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org We welcome all singers to come to our rehearsals in September! Music and recordings available when you contact us. No auditions, but choir is set by October 4th! Contact Linda Barton Paul, Artistic Director 918-629-7259 Olivia Cotter Office Manager Olivia.Cotter@OkEq.org harplindal@gmail.com Sharon Queen Facilities Coordinator Sharon.Queen@OkEq.org Jose Vega Program Coordinator Jose.Vega@OkEq.org Alex Wade Special Projects Alex.Wade@OkEq.org r-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------, Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Hours: Mon - Sat Noon-9 p.m. | Sun Noon-6 p.m. Oklahomans for Equality | 621 E. 4th Street | Tulsa, OK 74120 | 918.743.4297 www.okeq.org I 4/23/26, 6:08 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/089211fabeba6b445f82da68ce359da3.pdf b75ea64d248fb3eb9eb491061fa3b544 PDF Text Text OkEq eNews August 17th, 2016 1 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-August-17th--2016.... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq eNews August 17th, 2016 e okl.ihom.ins for equality news Henry Roberson Sponsoring the Day Wednesday August 17 Henry is sponsoring the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center for the day and today is his birthday. Happy Birthday Henry! In This Issue Henry Roberson Sponsor Territory Days Kaiser Foundation EBA Mixer Oklahoma! Council Oak Men's Chorale Rise Up Singing OkEq Annual Board Meeting JOLT A Friend for A Friend HOPE - Divas Las Vegas SAGE Summer Pool Parties July Volunteer of the Month First Thursday Art Opening Gay Men's Dinner Group Victory Institute Leadership Summit Pryor Rendering If you would like to sponsor the center to honor your special day click here • Birthdays - Yours, your spouses, your children, your parents, your friends, even your dog's • Anniversary's - Wedding, sobriety, adoption, coming out date • To honor a loved one's memory • Special events • Mothers day, Fathers day, any holiday. • Just because Call for Exhibition Proposals Rooftop Rally. Pride Store Rainbow Library Territory Days Barn Dance Saturday August 27, 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 OkEq Board Meeting 7 p.m. Thursday, August 18th Dennis R. Neill Equality Center All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. OkEq Art Exhibition The July exhibit at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center features the combined works of Loyal Roach, Dean Wyatt, Rebecca Joskey andTaylor Painter-Wolfe. It is entitled Expirements from the Lab We need to renovate the Equality Center and Aunt Eller a.k.a. Toby Jenkins is hosting another barn dance to raise the funds. And just like the musical "Oklahoma!" territory folks need to get together and have some fun and raise lots of money. Gamily 4/23/26, 6:11 PM �OkEq eNews August 17th, 2016 2 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-August-17th--2016.... If you like to lip sync to your favorite song you could walk away with prize money if you win the Oklahoma Lip Sync Contest. DJ Crystal will be playing the best country and western music in our make shift barn on a wooden dance floor (aka our garage space) for the best boot skootin, two steppin, and line dancing in Tulsa. Oklahomans for Equality is presently raising capital funds to renovate the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. The Board of Directors and Trustees have unanimously approved an $800,000 capital renovation project. Help us reach our goal. We have some of your favorite country queens and the "Okla-Homo's Fancy Dancers" performing that night. You can purchase barbecue sandwiches, side dishes and delicious desserts from the Chuck Wagon. $300-Table for 8 with open bar. Gamily (Gay-Family) is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBT parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Gamily contact olivia.cotter@okeq.org $50-Individual seat with open bar. $25-Individual seat with cash bar. Donate to the Capital Fund Tickets are available now. To purchase click the corresponding link above. George Kaiser Family Foundation Matching Grant Become a new donor to OkEq or a new member of Oklahomans for Equality today. All new member donations to Oklahomans for Equality will be matched by the George Kaiser Family Foundation. Lawyer in the Library September 12 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Lawyer in the Library is an opportunity to meet with a lawyer about topics such as family law (divorce, paternity, custody, child support), landlord/tenant , estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment necessary.. GEORGE KAISER FAt--11LY FOUNDATION Find out more about membership with Oklahomans for Equality and learn how to make your donation today. Equality Business Alliance Mixer Keep Coming Back Meditation Group Every Monday from 6:30 to 7:30 Wednesday August 17, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Hosted by Aila's Catering and Events Go West Event Center 6205 New Sapulpa Rd., Tulsa, OK 74131 At AILA'S Catering, We Provide Superior Quality Ingredients and Stunning Displays with Each and Every Menu Created for Weddings, Corporate Events, Family Gatherings, or Intimate Private Home Dinners. This Narcotics Anonymous meditation meeting has a group meditation followed by reading NA literature and sharing. Everyone is welcome regardless of age race sexual identity or religion, the only requirement for membership is the desire to stop using drugs. There are no dues or fees. We are not affiliated with any outside organization and are self-supporting through our own contributions. Whether you have a dollar for the basket or not please join us and keep coming back. For more information contact, Deborah Spradlin at deborahspradlin2013@gmail.com Healthcare Navigator Thursdays 1-4 p.m. beginning September 1st Do you need assistance with open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare? Meet with Mary Jones, Planned Parenthood's Healthcare Navigator. She will be more than happy to help anyone and everyone who is interested in enrolling with the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare. Contact Mary Jones at 918-587-4621 or mary.jones@ppheartland.org - - -- - - The Equality Business Alliance networking mixers are terrific venues for you to meet prospective clients. Mixers are open to non-members as well as EBA members. Be sure to bring business cards, business information, brochures, etc. Hosting a networking mixer is a great way to showcase your 4/23/26, 6:11 PM �OkEq eNews August 17th, 2016 3 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-August-17th--2016.... business. You may host at your establishment or use the Equality Center. If you would like to host a mixer, send an email to jose.vega@okeq.org for more information. Counseling Services Keep up with this event on Facebook UALITY Business Alliance Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a Sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required Contact Dr. Kurt Choate, LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org Oklahoma! August 12- September 4 Tulsa Performing Arts Center 110 E. 2nd St., Tulsa, OK 74103 Set in Indian Territory just after the turn of the 20th century, "Oklahoma!" features a high-spirited rivalry between local farmers and cowboys that provides a colorful background against which Curly, a handsome cowboy, tries to win the heart of Laurey, a winsome farm girl. "Oklahoma!" is the first collaboration between composer Richard Rodgers and librettist Oscar Hammerstein II, and it remains their most innovative. It was one of the first Broadway musicals to fully integrate song-and-dance numbers - including "Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin'" "People Will Say We're In Love" and the rip-roaring "Oklahoma!"- into the story. The link to purchase tickets to Oklahoma! is: http://purchase.tickets.com/buy/TicketPurchase?organ_val=37848&group_id=655230&schedule=list Jenna Pike Tuesdays and Thursdays by appointment only. Gender identity, sexual orientation, mood or anxiety concerns, and/or individuals who have experienced a traumatic event. Appointments are required. Contact Jenna at jennifer.pike@okstate.edu -----(918) 594-8568 Just six shows are left, and tickets are selling fast! Council Oak Men's Chorale Tuesday August 23, 7:00 p.m. Fellowship Congregational Church 2900 South Harvard, Tulsa, OK 74114 Council Oak Men's Chorale is looking for a few good men...to SING!! If you love to sing, perform and enjoy being around a great group of guys, come join us! COMC is looking for new members and past members to join the chorus and perform our December holiday concert at Trinity Episcopal Church. Rehearsals start on Tuesday August 23 at 7:00 p.m. at Fellowship Congregational Church, 2900 South Harvard, Tulsa. All you have to do to join is come to a rehearsal. Then a simple audition for our Artistic Director Kent Dennis after one of the first few rehearsals. Tiffany Zwart Monday -Thursday by appointment only. Gender identity, sexual orientation, mood or anxiety concerns, and/or individuals who have experienced a traumatic event. Appointments are required. Contact Tiffany at tzwart@okstate.edu (918) 594-8568 Contact us at counciloak.org if you have any questions. Rise Up Singing - 100 Years at the Synagogue Sunday, August 28, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. The Synagogue - Congregation B'nai Emunah 1719 South Owasso Ave., Tulsa, Oklahoma 74120 In honor of the Synagogue's Centennial year, the theme will be "Ten Decades of Show Music." The event is free and open to the public, with treats, gourmet coffee, and other beverages during and after the program. An optional dinner catered by the Seventeenth Street Deli will be served at 6:00 p.m. for $20. Call the Synagogue Office at (918) 935-3373 to make your reservation and plan to come early to make sure that you have a comfortable seat. Guests are welcome to tour the Synagogue at 5:00 p.m. before the event begins. OkEq Annual Board Meeting Non-Binary Support Group Third Wednesday of each month from 7-9 p.m. A new support group for folks who identify with non-binary genders, including but not limited to, genderqueer, genderfluid, agender, bigender, neutrois, genderflux, and more. This group will be a safe space to discuss our identities, receive support, and build a strong non-binary community in Tulsa. For information contact Vic Wiener at vfwiener@gmail.com Thursday September 1, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 4/23/26, 6:11 PM �OkEq eNews August 17th, 2016 4 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-August-17th--2016.... 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 The Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) Board of Directors currently has 10 open positions. OkEq members who have donated over $50 since July 31st, 2015 are eligible to vote in this year's election. Candidates have been nominated through two processes as described by the By-laws: Nominated by the Board of Development and Governance Committee and Nominated by a petition signed by at least 15 OkEq members. The Board of Directors for Oklahomans for Equality is a working board that oversees fundraising and financial stability, optimizing organizational competencies and resources. They are to expand our outreach, collaborations and communications. They are to address the unique needs of our community in programming and services. Directors are tasked with influencing change in our region to foster an inclusive environment for LGBT Oklahomans. Our success is contingent on their commitment to attract, engage and retain membership. We will all benefit from a dedicated Board, so please consider your vote carefully and thoughtfully. All voting must be completed by 7:00 p.m. September 1st To view candidate bios click here. The meeting will include a reception with drinks, a year in review presentation, greetings from public elected officials and election results. SOS Group Mondays 7:00 pm This open Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) Recovery and Sobriety Group meets every Monday at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information, visit www.SOSTulsa.org Live Free! Coming Out Workshop 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of the month 7:00 - 8:00 pm. ComingOut@OkEq.org Facilitated by James Prather GRAB YOUR BALLS! And you could win some money doing it! Come join us at Sheridan Lanes on Friday August 19 th for some bowling fun and support the JOLT bowling tournament. You don't need to know how to bowl to have a great time. For $20 , you get 3 games of bowling and free shoe rental. You also get chances to win money and cool door prizes plus have a great time with your friends ! Arrive at Sheridan Lanes at 31 st and Sheridan at 7 :30 PM to get your shoes and pick your lanes. Bowling will start at 8:00 PM. Brought to You Bi the Letter B Second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. The group is open to all bi, pan, queer, fluid folks and their allies. A Friend for a Friend - Third Annnual Fundraiser Saturday August 20, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 You are invited to join us in celebrating 25 years, 1991 - 2016. Dinner is $20.00 - Ribs, chicken and vegetarian main dishes. Baked beans, coleslaw, potato salad, and Al's carrot cupcakes! Live Entertainment and Silent Auction - All proceeds to benefit the program which supports hundreds of pet owners living with HIV to be able to keep their best friend at a crucial time in their life Seating is limited so make your reservation before August 10th! RSVP with Jason Eddingfield 918-361-8839 H.O.P.E. Presents Divas Las Vegas Friday, August 26, 6:30 p.m. Hyatt Regency Tulsa 100 E. 3rd St., Tulsa, OK 74103 SAGE Tulsa (Service & Advocacy For Gay Elders) Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan ■ • . For 17 years, Health Outreach Prevention Education, Inc.'s DIVAS 4 H.O.P.E. has been considered the premiere HIV, Hepatitis C (HCV), STD Prevention Event of the Tulsa community. We hope you will help us continue this long-standing tradition of being not only the most fun and entertaining party of the year, but one of the most generous. DIVAS 4 H.O.P.E. features live music from Tulsa's diverse local artists along with heavy Hors d'oeuvres, beverages, and one of a kind live and silent auction items. We rely on this event for 20% of H.O.P.E.'s annual budget. All sponsorship dollars stay within H.O.P.E., benefiting our city and region. Tulsa Area Prime Timers 4/23/26, 6:11 PM �OkEq eNews August 17th, 2016 5 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-August-17th--2016.... For more information, tickets or sponsorship information click here. SAGE Events SAGE Tulsa will have their third pool party on Tuesday, August 30th at 10:00 am. Members can meet up at the Equality Center and carpool to the pool party. Lunch at the pool party will be burgers and hot dogs. The pool has a shallow end and also has railing with steps to help people into the pool. If you would like to attend, please email olivia.cotter@okeq.org to RSVP. The pool party will be held at 1938 E. 55th Pl., Tulsa, OK 74105. Maps are available at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Starting in August atthe R.Neill Equality Center - - --Dennis ---- 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 Yoga by Zach SAGE Movie Club. For adults over 50. Watch the latest LGBT themed movies in the comfort of the Sue Welch Great Hall. Weekly every Tuesday 1pm-3pm beginning August 2nd SAGE Book Club. This book discussion group will explore the rich tradition of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender literature. All adults (50+) are welcome to participate in the group. Books are provided by our Nancy McDonald Rainbow library; great discussion provided by you. Join us weekly every Wednesday 1pm-3pm beginning August 3rd. EVERY SUNDAY @4:30 pm The mission of SAGE Tulsa is to address issues related to lesbian, gay bisexual and transgender aging. In partnership with its constituents and allies, SAGE Tulsa works to achieve a high quality of life for LGBT older adults, supports and advocates for their rights, fosters a greater understanding of aging in all communities and promotes positive images of LGBT life in later years. SAGE Tulsa meets every Tuesday morning at 10:00 am at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Follow SAGE on Facebook for all the latest updates and events. $5.00 per Session Volunteer of the Month August 2016 Gender Outreach Cait O'Darling Cait has been a volunteer at OkEq since 2011. She wanted to volunteer to honor her brother Frank who died from complications due to AIDS in February of 1993. When she is not volunteering at OkEq she is a licensed private investigator and practices and teaches a method of deep relaxation and rejuvenation called Reiki. Her favorite part of volunteering here is her coworkers. "They make it fun!" Cait is also involved in the Tulsa Two-Spirit Society. She recommends that others volunteer because " Our programs help ease an individual's journey out from the ostracization, alienation, isolation that heterocentric cultural hegemony seeks to impose and into a place of empowered belonging to a community focused on the pursuit of social justice and equality for all members of our chosen family. In short, working at The Dennis R Neill Equality Center is a blast because we celebrate diversity." Wednesdays 7:30 pm (First time interview required before attending) Email sharon.queen@okeq.org The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. Lambda Al-Anon Group Every Friday 7 p.m. We thank you for your dedication Cait! If you would like to volunteer contact Jose Vega at jose.vega@okeq.org First Thursday Art Opening - "Naturally Speaking" Thursday September 1, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Survivors of Incest Anonymous Every Saturday 12:30 pm SIA strives to empower those who have survived childhood sexual abuse (who are not abusing any child), who want to become survivors and thrivers. For more information, visit siawso.org Two fiber artists, Jeanie Weber and Lyn Lucas, use naturally occurring materials and processes to create distinctive and out-of-the-ordinary works of art through very different approaches. Both artists appreciate, observe and listen to Nature; though their work is dissimilar, the creations from the two artists often stir the same reactions: "unusual", "unexpected", "interesting". Both artists are award winners and members of Fiber Artists of Oklahoma. For Jeanie Weber's basketry, pine needles are both the inspiration and basis. The mighty Longleaf Pine's discards, gathered one by one into slowly growing coils, wind around and around to create vessels of varied shapes and sizes. She typically uses something else from Nature's storehouse as a starting point--often a piece of wood or stone while incorporating beads, wire, feathers or a quill. Her baskets are not intended to be functional, although some people have found them to be useful as well as artistic. "I usually don't start with a finished shape in mind, but watch and feel how the coils grow, adding adornments when it seems to make sense artistically," Weber explains. "I have an organic reaction when picking up those Pine Needles. Often when I'm weaving, it feels like Mother Nature's hands are around my own." Lyn Lucas creates a serendipitous exploration of patterns and textures using images of rusted artifacts, transferred to natural fabrics. "My fascination with the organic process of melding the oxidized iron surfaces from found and common objects onto textiles is rooted in experimentation as well as discovery," says Lucas. "Bedsprings become Game Night Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the 4/23/26, 6:11 PM �OkEq eNews August 17th, 2016 6 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-August-17th--2016.... templates. Discarded metal transcends its form to embellish cloth. Predictability is a goal scarcely realized." Using the power of the sun, oxygen and liquids, the decay and decomposition of the iron combines with fiber to transform blight into brilliance. The iron shimmers in the sun, bound to the fabric by chemistry and memories of its former glory. The accidental plan becomes an adventure in freeing the iron ore, while controlling the process to create a visual rhythm which dances atop the fabric revealing texture, tone and tenacious imagery. "Some may see objects; others envision shapes; but, it is the iron that controls the outcome, flowing freely, while fusing its image to the fabric." Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno The show begins with a reception on Thursday, September from 6-9pm where there will be a door prize drawn of the artist's work; the show continues throughout the month. For more information on the event and artists visit our website www.okeq.org Gay Men's Dinner Group We are doing 2 events again in September. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Room Rentals Friday September 2nd - Grilling hot dogs and swimming at my home.(weather permitting) 6:00pm till 12:00am'ish. I will provide hot dogs, chips, dessert and I will make tea. If you want anything else to drink you are welcome to bring it. NO Glass Containers allowed outside. This is my home so everyone must drink responsibly and be respectful of my home and my neighbors. Please RSVP is you are coming so I know how much food to buy. The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has many spaces for your next meeting or event. To check dates, reserve your next event or receive pricing information, contact sharon.queen@okeq.org Stop by for a quick view of the Event Center and pick up a space rental sheet. Tuesday September 6th at 6:30pm . We are eating at Mimi's Cafe It is located at 8215 E. 71st street, (In front of Woodland Hills Mall). I f you are coming please RSVP. I need a headcount for the reservation. Gay Men's Dinner Group Richard haley GuysDineToo@gmail.com Victory Institute Leadership Summit Saturday September 24, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 EBA Directory Victory Leadership Summits offer a day-long, intensive training for LGBT leaders. These summits help trainees develop the skills needed to take next steps in public service. Hear from local elected and appointed officials, Victory's experts on appointed positions and running for office, and organizations working for LGBT equality locally and statewide on how to become more involved in public service. Attendees join a strong cohort of established and emerging leaders and connect with valuable tools and resources to take the next step in their work. The trainings are open to LGBT community members 18 and older, and are free to attend. For more information click here - VICTORY The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and community. Pryor Rendering October 13-16 Tulsa Performing Arts Center 110 E. 2nd St., Tulsa, OK 74103 Workforce Oklahoma Access Point In Pryor Oklahoma during the 1960's, the promise of heaven and the stench of decay mingle in the air as young Charlie Hope and his hard-drinking grandfather, and fundamentalist Pentecostal mother harbor secrets of desire, drink and delusions. Pryor Rendering is Charlie's coming-of-age story, where choosing love and the truth that lives in his heart nearly renders his family to the bone. Pryor Rendering is being presented in the Williams Theatre at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center, 2nd and Cincinnati, from October 13 - 16. Evening performances are at 8:00 PM and the matinee performance is at 2:00 PM. The production is recommended for mature audience. Tickets are $20 to $32. The LGBT $10 youth/ student tickets (live theatre at movie prices) are now available. For more information go to AmericanTheatreCompany.org or call 918-747-9494. For tickets call 918-596-7111 or go to MyTicketOffice.com Open every day Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-bystep instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. Guiding Right HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Monday 4 - 8 pm Testing provided by Guiding Right Testing 2017 Call for Exhibition Proposals Entry Deadline October 15, 2016 The OkEq gallery at the Dennis R Neill Equality center in Tulsa, Oklahoma is now accepting proposals for the 2017 Exhibition Calendar. Each chosen exhibit will be on display for approximately 30 days. Our gallery encourages emerging artists and fresh challenging work in all media, including installation works. Proposals should include a paragraph or two about your vision for an exhibit, as well as 5 jpg images which represent your current work. All proposals must be submitted online. Proposals incorporating the work of 2 artists or a small group are also acceptable. Artists who have not shown in the gallery before will be given priority consideration. Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Friday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 7 pm Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Check www.okeq.org for testing 4/23/26, 6:11 PM �OkEq eNews August 17th, 2016 7 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-August-17th--2016.... dates. Please let us know if your idea for an exhibit will require months to prepare or if you have calendar restrictions. We would also like to know if you could be ready to go quickly, as those early months are sometimes hard to fill. OkEq will host the opening night reception for the artist(s), on the first Thursday of the month. Each exhibit is hung on the Tuesday prior. No additional work will be accepted after initial delivery. There will be a 30% commission on work sold. Artists will be asked to provide a "door prize" which will be awarded by a drawing at close of opening night. Artist will also provide "museum cards" for each piece, stating the title, and price, with other information being optional. A bio and artist statement is due to the OkEq gallery on the 1st of the month prior to the exhibit, for publicity purposes. Deadline for submissions is October 15, 2016. Notifications will be sent out by November 1, 2016. Please submit by e-mail to jose.vega@okeq.org, with the subject heading "OkEq gallery proposal" Rooftop Rally Saturday October 15, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Oklahomans for Equality is going purple and blowing the centers roof off! Let's show LGBT youth they're not alone. Let's stand together against bullying for Spirit day October 15th, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. on top of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center! We invite everyone to wear purple and join this year's ultimate roof top rally! Your purple shirt is your ticket in and symbolizes your support for LGBT youth as well as speaking out against bullying. For more information or to RSPV email Jose.vega@okeq.org Intimate Partner Violence Survivors Support Group Last Wednesday of each month from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Domestic violence is the use of physical, sexual, threatening or emotional force to frighten, intimidate and control an intimate partner. This support and educational group is for individuals who have survived domestic violence and are ready to explore their personal healing process and find hope. The group will provide emotional support, information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal, and may include specific goals such as creating a safety plan, reducing risk of future violence, increasing positive coping skills and addressing the impact of trauma. A specialized therapist will provide the free services, and confidentiality is paramount. For more information contact Jim Scholl at 918.631.2722 Equality Center Pride Store Prices have been reduced! These beautiful t-shirts celebrating the 2016 Tulsa Pride are available in our Pride Store for $15.00. Tie-dye is also available for $20.00 Be sure to "Like" the OkEq Pride Store Facebook page to keep up with the new items and new sale items Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library "Ma Vie En Rose" By: Alain Berliner The story of this sensitively-handled film concerns a young MtF transsexual. It is by turns comic and heartbreaking. Seven-year old Ludovic lives in an upper-middle class Belgian suburban neighborhood. He behaves in a way that is quite natural to him, dresses in a dress or skirt whenever possible, and is quite convinced he will be marrying a neighborhood boy, the son of his father's boss. His favorite television program is a kitchy girls program about a Barbie-like doll called Pam who lives in a flowery girly pink cartoon fantasy world and has magic powers. Young Ludovic dances Pam's dance to the haunting song "Rose", and like some other girls of his age fantasizes about marriage to a handsome romantic man who will sweep his female love off her feet. The film depicts the difficulties facing a child with gender identity issues and the way the Ludovic himself, the confused parents and family, society, school, other children, and the neighborhood (hostile, hypocritical, and ignorant) handle the situation. Ludovic is seven years old. At first thinks he is a girl, then becomes confused as everyone attempts to disabuse him of this, then tries to find an acceptable common ground (I am a girlboy, or I am a boy but I will grow up to be a girl, or something went wrong and and I should have been born a girl). When he was born, the extra X chromosome accidentally landed in the trash and he got a Y instead! Even an identity as a girlboy is not allowed him by those around him. The only ones who have any understanding of what he is going through are his psychologist and his grandmother who thinks it might be a phase he is going through, but also confronts the situation with some understanding. His sister also sees Ludovich more as he is than as others believe or want him to be. Find this selection and more by visiting the Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library . Sexual Assault Survivors Support Group Last Wednesday of each month from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Sexual assault is any forced or coerced sexual activity, such as unwanted touching or forced penetration committed against a person's will or without consent. This support group will meet together to discuss their experiences, share ideas, and provide emotional support for one another. Additionally, highly trained providers will offer information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal. Specific goals for sessions may include crises stabilization, safety planning, increasing selfregulatory skills, addressing trauma through cognitive processing, reconnecting to support systems, family and the community, and preventing re-victimization. All services are free of charge, and confidentiality is paramount. For more information contact Jim Scholl at 918.631.2722. MISSION: Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals and families through 4/23/26, 6:11 PM �OkEq eNews August 17th, 2016 8 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-August-17th--2016.... advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Burn Co. Barbecue Hosts Toby Jenkins Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org August 24th 6:30-9:00pm 1738S lk&onAve, Tu~OK 74119 6:30 pm: 7:00 pm: 8-9:00 pm: "Meaf' & Greet BBQ Clem starts Dinner is served Olivia Cotter Office Manager Olivia.Cotter@OkEq.org Tickets - $100.00/person Tickets must be purchased before AuglN 19th. Sharon Queen Facilities Coordinator Sharon.Queen@OkEq.org All proceeds go directly to the 2016 HIV Wellness Retreat, hosted by the Grateful Day Foundation. For more information contact: Chud? Courtney • 918-500-5421 gratefuldayfoundation@gmail.com http://www.gratefulday.org Jose Vega Program Coordinator Jose.Vega@OkEq.org Alex Wade Special Projects Alex.Wade@OkEq.org Sisters in Song Cliristmas 2016 4/23/26, 6:11 PM �OkEq eNews August 17th, 2016 9 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-August-17th--2016.... Rehearsals begin Tuesday Sept 6th 7:00 PM Rehearsals are every Tuesda night through Dec. 1 th Fellowship Congregational Church 2700 South Harvard We welcome all singers to come to our rehearsals in September! Music and recordings available when you contact us. No auditions, but choir is set by October 4th! Contact Linda Barton Paul, Artistic Director 918-629-7259 harplindal@gmail.com r-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------, :C·):t4~• I Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Hours: Mon - Sat Noon-9 p.m. | Sun Noon-6 p.m. Oklahomans for Equality | 621 E. 4th Street | Tulsa, OK 74120 | 918.743.4297 www.okeq.org 1 I ~-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------~ 4/23/26, 6:11 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/69af24f1be6de7dbe99fd8794314254e.pdf 214fdf2f839b6a7f28bae412048d7306 PDF Text Text OkEq eNews August 25th, 2016 1 of 10 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-August-25th--2016.... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq eNews August 25th, 2016 e news okl.ihom.ins for equality Territory Days Barn Dance Saturday August 27, 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 In This Issue Territory Days OkEq Annual Board Meeting Call for Exhibition Proposals Oklahoma! Rise Up Singing SAGE Summer Pool Parties July Volunteer of the Month First Thursday Art Opening Gay Men's Dinner Group EBA Mixer Victory Institute Leadership Summit Pryor Rendering Rooftop Rally. Congratualtions Smoke Pride Store Rainbow Library Council Oak Men's Chorale OkEq Board Meeting 7 p.m. Thursday, September 22nd Dennis R. Neill Equality Center All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. We need to renovate the Equality Center and Aunt Eller a.k.a. Toby Jenkins is hosting another barn dance to raise the funds. And just like the musical "Oklahoma!" territory folks need to get together and have some fun and raise lots of money. If you like to lip sync to your favorite song you could walk away with prize money if you win the Oklahoma Lip Sync Contest. DJ Crystal will be playing the best country and western music in our make shift barn on a wooden dance floor (aka our garage space) for the best boot skootin, two steppin, and line dancing in Tulsa. Oklahomans for Equality is presently raising capital funds to renovate the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. The Board of Directors and Trustees have unanimously approved an $800,000 capital renovation project. Help us reach our goal. We have some of your favorite country queens and the "Okla-Homo's Fancy Dancers" performing that night. OkEq Art Exhibition The July exhibit at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center features the combined works of Loyal Roach, Dean Wyatt, Rebecca Joskey andTaylor Painter-Wolfe. It is entitled Expirements from the Lab You can purchase barbecue sandwiches, side dishes and delicious desserts from the Chuck Wagon. $300-Table for 8 with open bar. $50-Individual seat with open bar. $25-Individual seat with cash bar. Donate to the Capital Fund Tickets are available now. To purchase click the corresponding link above. Gamily 4/23/26, 6:13 PM �OkEq eNews August 25th, 2016 2 of 10 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-August-25th--2016.... Gamily (Gay-Family) is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBT parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Gamily contact olivia.cotter@okeq.org OkEq Annual Board Meeting Thursday September 1, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Lawyer in the Library September 12 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Reception - 6:00 p.m. Meeting - 6:30 p.m. All Voting Ends - 7:00 p.m. Election Results - 7:30 p.m. The Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) Board of Directors currently has 10 open positions. OkEq members who have donated over $50 since July 31st, 2015 are eligible to vote in this year's election. Candidates have been nominated through two processes as described by the By-laws: Nominated by the Board of Development and Governance Committee and Nominated by a petition signed by at least 15 OkEq members. The Board of Directors for Oklahomans for Equality is a working board that oversees fundraising and financial stability, optimizing organizational competencies and resources. They are to expand our outreach, collaborations and communications. They are to address the unique needs of our community in programming and services. Directors are tasked with influencing change in our region to foster an inclusive environment for LGBT Oklahomans. Our success is contingent on their commitment to attract, engage and retain membership. We will all benefit from a dedicated Board, so please consider your vote carefully and thoughtfully. Lawyer in the Library is an opportunity to meet with a lawyer about topics such as family law (divorce, paternity, custody, child support), landlord/tenant , estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment necessary.. Keep Coming Back Meditation Group Every Monday from 6:30 to 7:30 All voting must be completed by 7:00 p.m. September 1st To view candidate bios click here. The meeting will include a reception with drinks, a year in review presentation, greetings from public elected officials and election results. 2017 Call for Exhibition Proposals Entry Deadline October 15, 2016 The OkEq gallery at the Dennis R Neill Equality center in Tulsa, Oklahoma is now accepting proposals for the 2017 Exhibition Calendar. Each chosen exhibit will be on display for approximately 30 days. Our gallery encourages emerging artists and fresh challenging work in all media, including installation works. Proposals should include a paragraph or two about your vision for an exhibit, as well as 5 jpg images which represent your current work. All proposals must be submitted online. Proposals incorporating the work of 2 artists or a small group are also acceptable. Artists who have not shown in the gallery before will be given priority consideration. Please let us know if your idea for an exhibit will require months to prepare or if you have calendar restrictions. We would also like to know if you could be ready to go quickly, as those early months are sometimes hard to fill. OkEq will host the opening night reception for the artist(s), on the first Thursday of the month. Each exhibit is hung on the Tuesday prior. No additional work will be accepted after initial delivery. There will be a 30% commission on work sold. Artists will be asked to provide a "door prize" which will be awarded by a drawing at close of opening night. Artist will also provide "museum cards" for each piece, stating the title, and price, with other information being optional. A bio and artist statement is due to the OkEq gallery on the 1st of the month prior to the exhibit, for publicity purposes. This Narcotics Anonymous meditation meeting has a group meditation followed by reading NA literature and sharing. Everyone is welcome regardless of age race sexual identity or religion, the only requirement for membership is the desire to stop using drugs. There are no dues or fees. We are not affiliated with any outside organization and are self-supporting through our own contributions. Whether you have a dollar for the basket or not please join us and keep coming back. For more information contact, Deborah Spradlin at deborahspradlin2013@gmail.com Deadline for submissions is October 15, 2016. Notifications will be sent out by November 1, 2016. Healthcare Navigator Please submit by e-mail to jose.vega@okeq.org, with the subject heading "OkEq gallery proposal" Thursdays 1-4 p.m. beginning September 1st Oklahoma! August 12- September 4 Tulsa Performing Arts Center 110 E. 2nd St., Tulsa, OK 74103 Set in Indian Territory just after the turn of the 20th century, "Oklahoma!" features a high-spirited rivalry between local farmers and cowboys that provides a colorful background against which Curly, a handsome cowboy, tries to win the heart of Laurey, a winsome farm girl. "Oklahoma!" is the first collaboration between composer Richard Rodgers and librettist Oscar Hammerstein II, and it remains their most innovative. It was one of the first Broadway musicals to fully integrate song-and-dance numbers - including "Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin'" "People Will Say We're In Love" and the rip-roaring "Oklahoma!"- into the story. Do you need assistance with open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare? Meet with Mary Jones, Planned Parenthood's Healthcare Navigator. She will be more than happy to help anyone and everyone who is interested in enrolling with the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare. Contact Mary Jones at 918-587-4621 or mary.jones@ppheartland.org 4/23/26, 6:13 PM �OkEq eNews August 25th, 2016 3 of 10 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-August-25th--2016.... Counseling Services The link to purchase tickets to Oklahoma! is: http://purchase.tickets.com/buy/TicketPurchase?organ_val=37848&group_id=655230&schedule=list Just six shows are left, and tickets are selling fast! Counselors are donating their services to Oklahomans for Equality. Please be patient when setting up appointment times. It can take up to 2 weeks for them to find an available time to see you. Rise Up Singing - 100 Years at the Synagogue Sunday, August 28, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. The Synagogue - Congregation B'nai Emunah 1719 South Owasso Ave., Tulsa, Oklahoma 74120 In honor of the Synagogue's Centennial year, the theme will be "Ten Decades of Show Music." The event is free and open to the public, with treats, gourmet coffee, and other beverages during and after the program. An optional dinner catered by the Seventeenth Street Deli will be served at 6:00 p.m. for $20. Call the Synagogue Office at (918) 935-3373 to make your reservation and plan to come early to make sure that you have a comfortable seat. Guests are welcome to tour the Synagogue at 5:00 p.m. before the event begins. Dr. Kurt Choate Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a Sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required Contact Dr. Kurt Choate, LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org SAGE Events SAGE Tulsa will have their third pool party on Tuesday, August 30th at 10:00 am. Members can meet up at the Equality Center and carpool to the pool party. Lunch at the pool party will be burgers and hot dogs. The pool has a shallow end and also has railing with steps to help people into the pool. If you would like to attend, please email olivia.cotter@okeq.org to RSVP. The pool party will be held at 1938 E. 55th Pl., Tulsa, OK 74105. Maps are available at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Starting in-August R.-Neill Center -- - - -at - the - -Dennis ---- -Equality - SAGE Movie Club. For adults over 50. Watch the latest LGBT themed movies in the comfort of the Sue Welch Great Hall. Weekly every Tuesday 1pm-3pm beginning August 2nd. Due to the pool party on August 30th, the movie club will not meet. SAGE Book Club. This book discussion group will explore the rich tradition of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender literature. All adults (50+) are welcome to participate in the group. Books are provided by our Nancy McDonald Rainbow library; great discussion provided by you. Join us weekly every Wednesday 1pm-3pm beginning August 3rd. PRYO R REN DERI NG Jenna Pike Tuesdays and Thursdays by appointment only. Gender identity, sexual orientation, mood or anxiety concerns, and/or individuals who have experienced a traumatic event. Appointments are required. Contact Jenna at jennifer.pike@okstate.edu (918) 594-8568 A read-around of Pryor Rendering will start at the August 31st meeting of the book club and be completed by the premier of the musical October 13. The mission of SAGE Tulsa is to address issues related to lesbian, gay bisexual and transgender aging. In partnership with its constituents and allies, SAGE Tulsa works to achieve a high quality of life for LGBT older adults, supports and advocates for their rights, fosters a greater understanding of aging in all communities and promotes positive images of LGBT life in later years. SAGE Tulsa meets every Tuesday morning at 10:00 am at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Follow SAGE on Facebook for all the latest updates and events. Volunteer of the Month August 2016 Tiffany Zwart Monday -Thursday by appointment only. Gender identity, sexual orientation, mood or anxiety concerns, and/or individuals who have experienced a traumatic event. Appointments are required. Contact Tiffany at tzwart@okstate.edu (918) 594-8568 Cait O'Darling Cait has been a volunteer at OkEq since 2011. She wanted to volunteer to honor her brother Frank who died from complications due to AIDS in February of 1993. When she is not volunteering at OkEq she is a licensed private investigator and practices and teaches a method of deep relaxation and rejuvenation called Reiki. Her favorite part of volunteering here is her coworkers. "They make it fun!" Cait is also involved in the Tulsa Two-Spirit Society. She recommends that others volunteer because " Our programs help ease an individual's journey out from the ostracization, alienation, isolation that heterocentric cultural hegemony seeks to impose and into a place of empowered belonging to a community focused on the pursuit of social justice and equality for all members of our chosen family. In short, working at The Dennis R Neill Equality Center is a blast because we celebrate diversity." Andria Whipple Monday -Thursday by appointment only. Issues surrounding gender identity, sexual orientation, mood or anxiety concerns, and/or individuals who have experienced a traumatic event. Appointments are required. Contact Andria at andria.whipple@okstate.edu 4/23/26, 6:13 PM �OkEq eNews August 25th, 2016 4 of 10 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-August-25th--2016.... (918) 914-9746 We thank you for your dedication Cait! If you would like to volunteer contact Jose Vega at jose.vega@okeq.org First Thursday Art Opening - "Naturally Speaking" Thursday September 1, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Two fiber artists, Jeanie Weber and Lyn Lucas, use naturally occurring materials and processes to create distinctive and out-of-the-ordinary works of art through very different approaches. Both artists appreciate, observe and listen to Nature; though their work is dissimilar, the creations from the two artists often stir the same reactions: "unusual", "unexpected", "interesting". Both artists are award winners and members of Fiber Artists of Oklahoma. For Jeanie Weber's basketry, pine needles are both the inspiration and basis. The mighty Longleaf Pine's discards, gathered one by one into slowly growing coils, wind around and around to create vessels of varied shapes and sizes. She typically uses something else from Nature's storehouse as a starting point--often a piece of wood or stone while incorporating beads, wire, feathers or a quill. Her baskets are not intended to be functional, although some people have found them to be useful as well as artistic. "I usually don't start with a finished shape in mind, but watch and feel how the coils grow, adding adornments when it seems to make sense artistically," Weber explains. "I have an organic reaction when picking up those Pine Needles. Often when I'm weaving, it feels like Mother Nature's hands are around my own." Lyn Lucas creates a serendipitous exploration of patterns and textures using images of rusted artifacts, transferred to natural fabrics. "My fascination with the organic process of melding the oxidized iron surfaces from found and common objects onto textiles is rooted in experimentation as well as discovery," says Lucas. "Bedsprings become templates. Discarded metal transcends its form to embellish cloth. Predictability is a goal scarcely realized." Using the power of the sun, oxygen and liquids, the decay and decomposition of the iron combines with fiber to transform blight into brilliance. The iron shimmers in the sun, bound to the fabric by chemistry and memories of its former glory. The accidental plan becomes an adventure in freeing the iron ore, while controlling the process to create a visual rhythm which dances atop the fabric revealing texture, tone and tenacious imagery. "Some may see objects; others envision shapes; but, it is the iron that controls the outcome, flowing freely, while fusing its image to the fabric." The show begins with a reception on Thursday, September from 6-9pm where there will be a door prize drawn of the artist's work; the show continues throughout the month. For more information on the event and artists visit our website www.okeq.org Gay Men's Dinner Group Jess White I am available for appointments on Tuesday from 8am-4pm and Thursday from 8am-11:30am . I have experience working with anxiety, depression, gender identity, sexual/affectional orientation, trauma, and life transitions. I also have experience working with children and adolescents. You can contact me at jess.white@okstate.edu or (832)-405-2534 . Brendan Glon Brendon is available for appointments from 8-3pm on Tuesday and from 2-6pm on Wednesdays. He is experienced with working with clients in the rainbow community, including sexual or affectional orientation, gender identity, spirituality, trauma history, depression, anxiety, and social issues. He works from a values oriented and humanistic theoretical model. Contact Brendon atglon@okstate.edu or by contacting the OSU Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 594-8568 We are doing 2 events again in September. Friday September 2nd - Grilling hot dogs and swimming at my home.(weather permitting) 6:00pm till 12:00am'ish. I will provide hot dogs, chips, dessert and I will make tea. If you want anything else to drink you are welcome to bring it. NO Glass Containers allowed outside. This is my home so everyone must drink responsibly and be respectful of my home and my neighbors. Please RSVP is you are coming so I know how much food to buy. Tuesday September 6th at 6:30pm . We are eating at Mimi's Cafe It is located at 8215 E. 71st street, (In front of Woodland Hills Mall). I f you are coming please RSVP. I need a headcount for the reservation. Gay Men's Dinner Group Richard haley GuysDineToo@gmail.com Equality Business Alliance Mixer Wednesday September 21, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Hosted by Ehrle's Party and Carnival Supply 5150 S Sheridan Rd, Tulsa, OK 74145 Northeast Oklahoma's best place for all your party needs since 1955. Costumes and accessories year round, birthdays, weddings, rentals, seasonal and more. Costumes, Party & Events is the web's most unique store for Halloween costumes, accessories, make-up, wigs and masks as well as party supplies, wedding supplies, party and seasonal decorations and event rentals. Costumes, Party & Events is a division of the Ehrle's Party & Carnival Supply, Inc. Costumes, Party & Events offers Halloween Costumes, Halloween Accessories, and Halloween Decorations seller. Beyond our Halloween products, we also offer Party Supplies, Birthday Party Patterns, Wedding Decorations, Wedding Supplies, Holiday Decorations, Holiday Costumes, Anniversary Decorations, Helium Tanks, and Party Event Rentals. The Ehrle's company is one of the best party supply businesses in the country, selling Party Supplies including Halloween Costumes for more than 55 years. Beginning with our brick and mortar store in Tulsa, Oklahoma we have expanded to offer our products all across the United States with our newest division, Costumes, Party and Events. This website Fallyn Lee Fallyn Lee graduated with a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Ball State University in 2015. She is currently a doctoral student in Oklahoma State University's Counseling Psychology program. Fallyn has experience working with intimate partner violence, sexual assault, spiritual concerns, and trauma. She has also worked with children and adolescents using both talk and play therapy. Contact Fallyn at fallynl@ostatemail.okstate.edu 4/23/26, 6:13 PM �OkEq eNews August 25th, 2016 5 of 10 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-August-25th--2016.... is the premier website for shopping for all of your Halloween needs. Non-Binary Support Group The Equality Business Alliance networking mixers are terrific venues for you to meet prospective clients. Mixers are open to non-members as well as EBA members. Be sure to bring business cards, business information, brochures, etc. Hosting a networking mixer is a great way to showcase your business. You may host at your establishment or use the Equality Center. If you would like to host a mixer, send an email to jose.vega@okeq.org for more information. Third Wednesday of each month from 7-9 p.m. A new support group for folks who identify with non-binary genders, including but not limited to, genderqueer, genderfluid, agender, bigender, neutrois, genderflux, and more. This group will be a safe space to discuss our identities, receive support, and build a strong non-binary community in Tulsa. For information contact Vic Wiener at vfwiener@gmail.com Keep up with this event on Facebook E UALITY Business Alliance SOS Group Mondays 7:00 pm This open Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) Recovery and Sobriety Group meets every Monday at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information, visit www.SOSTulsa.org Live Free! Coming Out Workshop Victory Institute Leadership Summit Saturday September 24, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Victory Leadership Summits offer a day-long, intensive training for LGBT leaders. These summits help trainees develop the skills needed to take next steps in public service. Hear from local elected and appointed officials, Victory's experts on appointed positions and running for office, and organizations working for LGBT equality locally and statewide on how to become more involved in public service. Attendees join a strong cohort of established and emerging leaders and connect with valuable tools and resources to take the next step in their work. The trainings are open to LGBT community members 18 and older, and are free to attend. For more information click here Pryor Rendering October 13-16 Tulsa Performing Arts Center 110 E. 2nd St., Tulsa, OK 74103 . ._t~ 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of the month 7:00 - 8:00 pm. ComingOut@OkEq.org Facilitated by James Prather ... VICTORY Brought to You Bi the Letter B Second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. In Pryor Oklahoma during the 1960's, the promise of heaven and the stench of decay mingle in the air as young Charlie Hope and his hard-drinking grandfather, and fundamentalist Pentecostal mother harbor secrets of desire, drink and delusions. Pryor Rendering is Charlie's coming-of-age story, where choosing love and the truth that lives in his heart nearly renders his family to the bone. Pryor Rendering is being presented in the Williams Theatre at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center, 2nd and Cincinnati, from October 13 - 16. Evening performances are at 8:00 PM and the matinee performance is at 2:00 PM. The production is recommended for mature audience. Tickets are $20 to $32. The LGBT $10 youth/ student tickets (live theatre at movie prices) are now available. For more information go to AmericanTheatreCompany.org or call 918-747-9494. For tickets call 918-596-7111 or go to MyTicketOffice.com The group is open to all bi, pan, queer, fluid folks and their allies. Rooftop Rally Saturday October 15, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Oklahomans for Equality is going purple and blowing the centers roof off! Let's show LGBT youth they're not alone. Let's stand together against bullying for Spirit day October 15th, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. on top of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center! We invite everyone to wear purple and join this year's ultimate roof top rally! Your purple shirt is your ticket in and symbolizes your support for LGBT youth as well as speaking out against bullying. For more information or to RSPV email Jose.vega@okeq.org SAGE Tulsa (Service & Advocacy For Gay Elders) Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm "drop in for coffee" 4/23/26, 6:13 PM �OkEq eNews August 25th, 2016 6 of 10 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-August-25th--2016.... SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan Congratualtions Smoke B and Smoke C Teams! ■ . . Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 Yoga by Zach Tal{e A Cl.ass EVERY SUNDAY @4:30 pm Tulsa Smoke B finished 17th out of 35 teams. $5.00 per Session Gender Outreach Wednesdays 7:30 pm (First time interview required before attending) Email sharon.queen@okeq.org The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. Lambda Al-Anon Group Every Friday 7 p.m. Survivors of Incest Anonymous Tulsa Smoke C finished 9th out of 63 teams Equality Center Pride Store Every Saturday 12:30 pm SIA strives to empower those who have survived childhood sexual abuse (who are not abusing any child), who want to become survivors and thrivers. For more information, visit siawso.org 4/23/26, 6:13 PM �OkEq eNews August 25th, 2016 7 of 10 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-August-25th--2016.... Visit the OKEQ Pride store for all your end of summer necessities!!! OKEQ frisbees $3 Vote buttons $3 Sunglasses $10 Cold beverage drinkware $12 Game Night Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno Be sure to "Like" the OkEq Pride Store Facebook page to keep up with the new items and new sale items Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library "Nobody Knew What To Do: A Story About Bullying" By: Becky Ray McCain Straightforward and simple, this story tells how one child found the courage to tell a teacher about Ray, who was being picked on and bullied by other kids in school. Faced with the fact that "nobody knows what to do" while Ray is bullied, the children sympathetic to him feel fear and confusion and can only hope that Ray will "fit in some day." Finally, after Ray misses a day of school and the bullies plot mean acts for his return, our narrator goes to a teacher. The children then invite Ray to play with them, and, with adult help, together they stand up to the bullies. Find this selection and more by visiting the Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library . Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Room Rentals The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has many spaces for your next meeting or event. To check dates, reserve your next event or receive pricing information, contact sharon.queen@okeq.org Stop by for a quick view of the Event Center and pick up a space rental sheet. Council Oak Men's Chorale Tuesday August 23, 7:00 p.m. Fellowship Congregational Church 2900 South Harvard, Tulsa, OK 74114 Council Oak Men's Chorale is looking for a few good men...to SING!! If you love to sing, perform and enjoy being around a great group of guys, come join us! COMC is looking for new members and past members to join the chorus and perform our December holiday concert at Trinity Episcopal Church. Rehearsals began Tuesday August 23 at 7:00 p.m. at Fellowship Congregational Church, 2900 South Harvard, Tulsa. All you have to do to join is come to a rehearsal. Then a simple audition for our Artistic Director Kent Dennis after one of the first few rehearsals. EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and community. Contact us at counciloak.org if you have any questions. Workforce Oklahoma Access Point Open every day Sisters in Song Christmas 2016 Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-bystep instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. Guiding Right HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Rehearsals be2:in 4/23/26, 6:13 PM �OkEq eNews August 25th, 2016 8 of 10 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-August-25th--2016.... - - - - - - -- - ·- -- - - - _ CJ __ _ Tuesday Sept 6th 7:00 PM Monday 4 - 8 pm Testing provided by Guiding Right Testing Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule Rehearsa ls are every Tuesda night Dennis R. Neill Equality Center through Dec. 13th Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Friday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 7 pm Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Fellowship Congregational Church 2700 South Harvard We welcome all singers to come to our rehearsals in September! Music and recordings available when you contact us. No auditions, but choir is set by October 4th! Contact Linda Barton Paul, Artistic Director 918-629-7259 harplinda1@gmail.com Purple Glaze Studio - LGBT Night Tuesday September 13, 7:00 p.m. Purple Glaze Studio South 6528 E. 91st St., Tulsa, OK. 74133 Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. Intimate Partner Violence Survivors Support Group Last Wednesday of each month from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Domestic violence is the use of physical, sexual, threatening or emotional force to frighten, intimidate and control an intimate partner. This support and educational group is for individuals who have survived domestic violence and are ready to explore their personal healing process and find hope. The group will provide emotional support, information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal, and may include specific goals such as creating a safety plan, reducing risk of future violence, increasing positive coping skills and addressing the impact of trauma. A specialized therapist will provide the free services, and confidentiality is paramount. For more information contact Jim Scholl at 918.631.2722 Purple Glaze Studio will be hosting a LGBT night. All ages are welcome. There will be a $3.00 studio fee plus the cost of the piece you choose to paint. For more information call Jim Stunkard at 918-636-9311 or email at jimstunkard@gmail.com. I f you have questions about the studio and what they offer please call 918-941-6900. Cyndi Lauper - Detour Tour Tuesday September 13, 8:00 p.m Civic Center Music Hall 201 N. Walker Ave., Oklahoma City, OK 73102 You can purchase tickets for the show here Sexual Assault Survivors Support Group Last Wednesday of each month from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Sexual assault is any forced or coerced sexual activity, such as unwanted touching or forced penetration committed against a person's will or without consent. This support group will meet together to discuss their experiences, share ideas, and provide emotional support for one another. Additionally, highly trained providers will offer information and resources to help 4/23/26, 6:13 PM �OkEq eNews August 25th, 2016 9 of 10 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-August-25th--2016.... participants recover from their ordeal. Specific goals for sessions may include crises stabilization, safety planning, increasing selfregulatory skills, addressing trauma through cognitive processing, reconnecting to support systems, family and the community, and preventing re-victimization. All services are free of charge, and confidentiality is paramount. For more information contact Jim Scholl at 918.631.2722. MISSION: Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Toby Jenkins Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org ----------ONf NGHT OlY ---------Visit Okc(ivic(enter.com or coll 405.297.2264 Olivia Cotter Office Manager Olivia.Cotter@OkEq.org Sharon Queen Facilities Coordinator Sharon.Queen@OkEq.org Jose Vega Program Coordinator Jose.Vega@OkEq.org Alex Wade Special Projects Alex.Wade@OkEq.org 4/23/26, 6:13 PM �OkEq eNews August 25th, 2016 10 of 10 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-August-25th--2016.... r-- ----- --------- --------- ----- --------- --------- ----- --------- --------- ----- --------- --------- -, Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Hours: Mon - Sat Noon-9 p.m. | Sun Noon-6 p.m. Oklahomans for Equality | 621 E. 4th Street | Tulsa, OK 74120 | 918.743.4297 www.okeq.org I I 4/23/26, 6:13 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/147b4aa647deea9aa0a7591bf0299746.pdf ee01310584d05eef9a554a8b4cfed064 PDF Text Text OkEq eNews August 31st, 2016 1 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-August-31st--2016.... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq eNews e OkEq Annual Board Meeting August 31st, 2016 okl:ihom:ins for equ:ility news In This Issue OkEq Annual Board Meeting First Thursday Art Opening September Volunteer of the Month Call for Exhibition Proposals Oklahoma! SAGE Summer Pool Parties Thursday September 1, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Sisters in Song Council Oak Men's Chorale Reception - 6:00 p.m. Meeting - 6:30 p.m. All Voting Ends - 7:00 p.m. Election Results - 7:30 p.m. Gay Men's Dinner Group HOMO The Documentary EBA Mixer The Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) Board of Directors currently has 10 open positions. OkEq members who have donated over $50 since July 31st, 2015 are eligible to vote in this year's election. Candidates have been nominated through two processes as described by the By-laws: Nominated by the Board of Development and Governance Committee and Nominated by a petition signed by at least 15 OkEq members. The Board of Directors for Oklahomans for Equality is a working board that oversees fundraising and financial stability, optimizing organizational competencies and resources. They are to expand our outreach, collaborations and communications. They are to address the unique needs of our community in programming and services. Directors are tasked with influencing change in our region to foster an inclusive environment for LGBT Oklahomans. Our success is contingent on their commitment to attract, engage and retain membership. We will all benefit from a dedicated Board, so please consider your vote carefully and thoughtfully. Stand Bi+ Me Rooftop Celebration Victory Institute Leadership Summit Territory Days Pryor Rendering Rooftop Rally. Congratualtions Smoke Pride Store Rainbow Library All voting must be completed by 7:00 p.m. September 1st To view candidate bios click here. The meeting will include a reception with drinks, a year in review presentation, greetings from public elected officials and election results. First Thursday Art Opening - "Naturally Speaking" Thursday September 1, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 OkEq Board Meeting Two fiber artists, Jeanie Weber and Lyn Lucas, use naturally occurring materials and processes to create distinctive and out-of-the-ordinary works of art through very different approaches. Both artists appreciate, observe and listen to Nature; though their work is dissimilar, the creations from the two artists often stir the same reactions: "unusual", "unexpected", "interesting". Both artists are award winners and members of Fiber Artists of Oklahoma. For Jeanie Weber's basketry, pine needles are both the inspiration and basis. The mighty Longleaf Pine's discards, gathered one by one into slowly growing coils, wind around and around to create vessels of varied shapes and sizes. She typically uses something else from Nature's storehouse as a starting point--often a piece of wood or stone while incorporating beads, wire, feathers or a quill. Her baskets are not intended to be functional, although some people have found them to be useful as well as artistic. "I usually don't start with a finished shape in mind, but watch and feel how the coils grow, adding adornments when it seems to make sense artistically," Weber explains. "I have an organic reaction when picking up those Pine Needles. Often when I'm weaving, it feels like Mother Nature's hands are around my own." Lyn Lucas creates a serendipitous exploration of patterns and textures using images of rusted artifacts, transferred to natural fabrics. "My fascination with the organic process of melding the oxidized iron surfaces from found and common objects onto textiles is rooted in experimentation as well as discovery," says Lucas. "Bedsprings become templates. Discarded metal transcends its form to embellish cloth. Predictability is a goal scarcely realized." Using the power of the sun, oxygen and liquids, the decay and decomposition of the iron combines with fiber to transform blight into brilliance. The iron shimmers in the sun, bound to the fabric by chemistry and memories of its former glory. The accidental plan becomes an adventure in freeing the iron ore, while controlling the process to create a visual rhythm which dances atop the fabric revealing texture, tone and tenacious imagery. "Some may see objects; others envision shapes; but, it is the iron that controls the outcome, flowing freely, while fusing its image to the fabric." 7 p.m. Thursday, September 22nd Dennis R. Neill Equality Center All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. OkEq Art Exhibition The July exhibit at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center features the combined works of Loyal Roach, Dean Wyatt, Rebecca Joskey andTaylor Painter-Wolfe. It is entitled Expirements from the Lab The show begins with a reception on Thursday, September from 6-9pm where there will be a door prize drawn of the artist's work; the show continues throughout the month. For more information on the event and artists visit our website www.okeq.org Volunteer of the Month September 2016 Gamily Chad Hollinghead Chad has volunteered at OkEq since April 2015. He loves the positive impact he makes at the center and says " It meant so much that I was not judged. I decided to stay and serve the LGBTQ community... I'm so grateful for the Dennis R Neil Equality Center for giving people an opportunity to serve." He loves "meeting and talking with all people of every background and ages. It's extremely therapeutic. Then add in the staff, they make you feel you are truly making a difference in Tulsa." When he is not serving our community he 4/23/26, 6:14 PM �OkEq eNews August 31st, 2016 2 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-August-31st--2016.... works as nurse tech and unit security at a hospital. Chad has participated in several programs throughout the years, "My first Pride was at Veterans Park. My first program was the youth group (OYP) when OkEq was on 21st and Memorial behind TNT's. I would absolutely encourage everyone to volunteer! It's extremely rewarding. Knowing you're making a difference and helping a great organization transform Tulsa for the better together! When collecting food for an area church, opening the doors to the less fortunate during dangerous summer heat or simply having free holiday dinners with loved ones when some may have been turned away by their own, plus so much more, We are family!" Gamily (Gay-Family) is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBT parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Gamily contact olivia.cotter@okeq.org We thank you for your devotion Chad! If you would like to volunteer contact Jose Vega at jose.vega@okeq.org Lawyer in the Library 2017 Call for Exhibition Proposals Entry Deadline October 15, 2016 September 12 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. The OkEq gallery at the Dennis R Neill Equality center in Tulsa, Oklahoma is now accepting proposals for the 2017 Exhibition Calendar. Each chosen exhibit will be on display for approximately 30 days. Lawyer in the Library is an opportunity to meet with a lawyer about topics such as family law (divorce, paternity, custody, child support), landlord/tenant , estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment necessary.. Our gallery encourages emerging artists and fresh challenging work in all media, including installation works. Proposals should include a paragraph or two about your vision for an exhibit, as well as 5 jpg images which represent your current work. All proposals must be submitted online. Proposals incorporating the work of 2 artists or a small group are also acceptable. Keep Coming Back Meditation Group Artists who have not shown in the gallery before will be given priority consideration. Every Monday from 6:30 to 7:30 Please let us know if your idea for an exhibit will require months to prepare or if you have calendar restrictions. We would also like to know if you could be ready to go quickly, as those early months are sometimes hard to fill. OkEq will host the opening night reception for the artist(s), on the first Thursday of the month. Each exhibit is hung on the Tuesday prior. No additional work will be accepted after initial delivery. There will be a 30% commission on work sold. Artists will be asked to provide a "door prize" which will be awarded by a drawing at close of opening night. Artist will also provide "museum cards" for each piece, stating the title, and price, with other information being optional. A bio and artist statement is due to the OkEq gallery on the 1st of the month prior to the exhibit, for publicity purposes. Deadline for submissions is October 15, 2016. Notifications will be sent out by November 1, 2016. Please submit by e-mail to jose.vega@okeq.org, with the subject heading "OkEq gallery proposal" Oklahoma! This Narcotics Anonymous meditation meeting has a group meditation followed by reading NA literature and sharing. Everyone is welcome regardless of age race sexual identity or religion, the only requirement for membership is the desire to stop using drugs. There are no dues or fees. We are not affiliated with any outside organization and are selfsupporting through our own contributions. Whether you have a dollar for the basket or not please join us and keep coming back. August 12- September 4 Tulsa Performing Arts Center 110 E. 2nd St., Tulsa, OK 74103 Set in Indian Territory just after the turn of the 20th century, "Oklahoma!" features a high-spirited rivalry between local farmers and cowboys that provides a colorful background against which Curly, a handsome cowboy, tries to win the heart of Laurey, a winsome farm girl. "Oklahoma!" is the first collaboration between composer Richard Rodgers and librettist Oscar Hammerstein II, and it remains their most innovative. It was one of the first Broadway musicals to fully integrate song-and-dance numbers - including "Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin'" "People Will Say We're In Love" and the rip-roaring "Oklahoma!"- into the story. For more information contact, Deborah Spradlin at deborahspradlin2013@gmail.com The link to purchase tickets to Oklahoma! is: http://purchase.tickets.com/buy/TicketPurchase?organ_val=37848&group_id=655230&schedule=list Just six shows are left, and tickets are selling fast! Healthcare Navigator Thursdays 1-4 p.m. beginning September 1st SAGE Events In September at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center: SAGE Movie Club. For adults over 50. Watch the latest LGBT themed movies in the comfort of the Sue Welch Great Hall. Weekly every Tuesday 1pm-3pm beginning August 2nd. SAGE Book Club. This book discussion group will explore the rich tradition of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender literature. All adults (50+) are welcome to participate in the group. Books are provided by our Nancy McDonald Rainbow library; great discussion provided by you. Join us weekly every Wednesday 1pm-3pm beginning August 3rd. A read-around of Pryor Rendering will start at the August 31st meeting of the book club and be completed by the premier of the musical October 13. The mission of SAGE Tulsa is to address issues related to lesbian, gay bisexual and transgender aging. In partnership with its constituents and allies, SAGE Tulsa works to achieve a high quality of life for LGBT older adults, supports and PRYO R RE DERI NG Do you need assistance with open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare? Meet with Mary Jones, Planned Parenthood's Healthcare Navigator. She will be more than happy to help anyone and everyone who is interested in enrolling with the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare. Contact Mary Jones at 918-587-4621 or mary.jones@ppheartland.org Counseling Services Counselors are donating their services to Oklahomans for Equality. Please be patient when setting up appointment 4/23/26, 6:14 PM �OkEq eNews August 31st, 2016 3 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-August-31st--2016.... advocates for their rights, fosters a greater understanding of aging in all communities and promotes positive images of LGBT life in later years. SAGE Tulsa meets every Tuesday morning at 10:00 am at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. -:'f,' 4,."g,,,; Follow SAGE on Facebook for all the latest updates and events. , ,, ~ times. It can take up to 2 weeks for them to find an available time to see you. C \R) l~~\ I - Dr. Kurt Choate Sisters in Song Christmas 2016 Rehearsals begin Tuesday Sept 6th 7:00 PM Rehearsals are every Tuesday night through Dec. 13th Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a Sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required Contact Dr. Kurt Choate, LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org Jenna Pike Tuesdays and Thursdays by appointment only. Gender identity, sexual orientation, mood or anxiety concerns, and/or individuals who have experienced a traumatic event. Appointments are required. Contact Jenna at jennifer.pike@okstate.edu ---(918) 594-8568 Fellowship Congregational Church 2700 South Harvard We welcome all singers to come to our rehearsals in September! Music and recordings available when you contact us. Tiffany Zwart Monday -Thursday by appointment only. Gender identity, sexual orientation, mood or anxiety concerns, and/or individuals who have experienced a traumatic event. Appointments are required. Contact Tiffany at tzwart@okstate.edu (918) 594-8568 No auditions, but choir is set by October 4th! Contact Linda Barton Paul, Artistic Director 918-629-7259 harplindal@gmail.com Council Oak Men's Chorale Tuesday August 23, 7:00 p.m. Fellowship Congregational Church 2900 South Harvard, Tulsa, OK 74114 Andria Whipple Monday -Thursday by appointment only. Issues surrounding gender identity, sexual orientation, mood or anxiety concerns, and/or individuals who have experienced a traumatic event. Appointments are required. Contact Andria at andria.whipple@okstate.edu ----(918) 914-9746 Council Oak Men's Chorale is looking for a few good men...to SING!! If you love to sing, perform and enjoy being around a great group of guys, come join us! COMC is looking for new members and past members to join the chorus and perform our December holiday concert at Trinity Episcopal Church. Rehearsals began Tuesday August 23 at 7:00 p.m. at Fellowship Congregational Church, 2900 South Harvard, Tulsa. All you have to do to join is come to a rehearsal. Then a simple audition for our Artistic Director Kent Dennis after one of the first few rehearsals. Contact us at counciloak.org if you have any questions. Jess White I am available for appointments 4/23/26, 6:14 PM �OkEq eNews August 31st, 2016 4 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-August-31st--2016.... Gay Men's Dinner Group We are doing 2 events again in September. Friday September 2nd - Grilling hot dogs and swimming at my home.(weather permitting) 6:00pm till 12:00am'ish. I will provide hot dogs, chips, dessert and I will make tea. If you want anything else to drink you are welcome to bring it. NO Glass Containers allowed outside. This is my home so everyone must drink responsibly and be respectful of my home and my neighbors. Please RSVP is you are coming so I know how much food to buy. on Tuesday from 8am-4pm and Thursday from 8am-11:30am . I have experience working with anxiety, depression, gender identity, sexual/affectional orientation, trauma, and life transitions. I also have experience working with children and adolescents. You can contact me at jess.white@okstate.edu or (832)-405-2534 . Tuesday September 6th at 6:30pm . We are eating at Mimi's Cafe It is located at 8215 E. 71st street, (In front of Woodland Hills Mall). I f you are coming please RSVP. I need a headcount for the reservation. Gay Men's Dinner Group Richard haley GuysDineToo@gmail.com HOMO The Documentary Screening Sunday September 18, 6:00 p.m. Perkins Auditorium - OU Tulsa Campus 4502 E 41st St, Tulsa, OK 74135 Come join Oklahomans for Equality and the crew of HOMO The Documentary while we host a screening of the film Sunday September 18th at the Perkins Auditorium located on the campus of the University of Oklahoma-Tulsa. Tickets can be purchased at the door prior to the start of the show for $15. See you all there!!! Equality Business Alliance Mixer Brendan Glon Brendon is available for appointments from 8-3pm on Tuesday and from 2-6pm on Wednesdays. He is experienced with working with clients in the rainbow community, including sexual or affectional orientation, gender identity, spirituality, trauma history, depression, anxiety, and social issues. He works from a values oriented and humanistic theoretical model. Contact Brendon atglon@okstate.edu or by contacting the OSU Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 594-8568 Wednesday September 21, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Hosted by Ehrle's Party and Carnival Supply 5150 S Sheridan Rd, Tulsa, OK 74145 Northeast Oklahoma's best place for all your party needs since 1955. Costumes and accessories year round, birthdays, weddings, rentals, seasonal and more. Costumes, Party & Events is the web's most unique store for Halloween costumes, accessories, make-up, wigs and masks as well as party supplies, wedding supplies, party and seasonal decorations and event rentals. Costumes, Party & Events is a division of the Ehrle's Party & Carnival Supply, Inc. Costumes, Party & Events offers Halloween Costumes, Halloween Accessories, and Halloween Decorations seller. Beyond our Halloween products, we also offer Party Supplies, Birthday Party Patterns, Wedding Decorations, Wedding Supplies, Holiday Decorations, Holiday Costumes, Anniversary Decorations, Helium Tanks, and Party Event Rentals. The Ehrle's company is one of the best party supply businesses in the country, selling Party Supplies including Halloween Costumes for more than 55 years. Beginning with our brick and mortar store in Tulsa, Oklahoma we have expanded to offer our products all across the United States with our newest division, Costumes, Party and Events. This website is the premier website for shopping for all of your Halloween needs. The Equality Business Alliance networking mixers are terrific venues for you to meet prospective clients. Mixers are open to non-members as well as EBA members. Be sure to bring business cards, business information, brochures, etc. Hosting a networking mixer is a great way to showcase your business. You may host at your establishment or use the Equality Center. If you would like to host a mixer, send an email to jose.vega@okeq.org for more information. Fallyn Lee Fallyn Lee graduated with a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Ball State University in 2015. She is currently a doctoral student in Oklahoma State University's Counseling Psychology program. Fallyn has experience working with intimate partner violence, sexual assault, spiritual concerns, and trauma. She has also worked with children and adolescents using both talk and play therapy. Contact Fallyn at fallynl@ostatemail.okstate.edu Keep up with this event on Facebook E UALITY Business Alliance Non-Binary Support Group Third Wednesday of each month from 7-9 p.m. A new support group for folks who identify with non-binary genders, including but not limited to, genderqueer, genderfluid, agender, bigender, neutrois, genderflux, and more. This group will be a safe space to discuss our identities, receive support, and build a strong nonbinary community in Tulsa. For information contact Vic Wiener at vfwiener@gmail.com Stand Bi+ Me Rooftop Celebration 4/23/26, 6:14 PM �OkEq eNews August 31st, 2016 5 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-August-31st--2016.... Friday September 23, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 SOS Group Mondays 7:00 pm This open Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) Recovery and Sobriety Group meets every Monday at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information, visit www.SOSTulsa.org Come celebrate Bi+ Visibility Day with "Brought to You Bi the Letter B"! We will be hosting a rooftop party at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center, Friday, September 23 at 7:00PM! Come for music, dancing, socializing and drinks! Bring all your friends to celebrate our community! More details available on Facebook! Live Free! Coming Out Workshop Victory Institute Leadership Summit Saturday September 24, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of the month 7:00 - 8:00 pm. ComingOut@OkEq.org Facilitated by James Prather Victory Leadership Summits offer a day-long, intensive training for LGBT leaders. These summits help trainees develop the skills needed to take next steps in public service. Hear from local elected and appointed officials, Victory's experts on appointed positions and running for office, and organizations working for LGBT equality locally and statewide on how to become more involved in public service. Attendees join a strong cohort of established and emerging leaders and connect with valuable tools and resources to take the next step in their work. The trainings are open to LGBT community members 18 and older, and are free to attend. For more information click here - VICTORY Territory Days Barn Dance Brought to You Bi the Letter B Saturday September 24, 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. The group is open to all bi, pan, queer, fluid folks and their allies. SAGE Tulsa (Service & Advocacy For Gay Elders) We need to renovate the Equality Center and Aunt Eller a.k.a. Toby Jenkins is hosting another barn dance to raise the funds. And just like the musical "Oklahoma!" territory folks need to get together and have some fun and raise lots of money. If you like to lip sync to your favorite song you could walk away with prize money if you win the Oklahoma Lip Sync Contest. DJ Crystal will be playing the best country and western music in our make shift barn on a wooden dance floor (aka our garage space) for the best boot skootin, two steppin, and line dancing in Tulsa. Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan ■ Oklahomans for Equality is presently raising capital funds to renovate the Dennis R . Neill Equality Center. The Board of Directors and Trustees have unanimously approved an $800,000 capital renovation project. Help us reach our goal. Nicole Carrington (Dale Hogan) our drag entertainers from Vegas will be paying tribute to some of our favorite country queens. You can purchase barbecue sandwiches from Burn Co., side dishes and delicious desserts from the Chuck Wagon. $300-Table for 8 with open bar. $50-Individual seat with open bar. $5.00 -Individual seat with cash bar. Tickets are available now by clicking on the ticket link or purchase tickets by contacting Olivia Cotter at 918-743-4297 or email olivia.cotter@okeq.org Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship 4/23/26, 6:14 PM �OkEq eNews August 31st, 2016 6 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-August-31st--2016.... Tickets are available now. To purchase click the corresponding link above. and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 Yoga by Zach Take A Class EVERY SUNDAY @4:30 pm Pryor Rendering October 13-16 Tulsa Performing Arts Center 110 E. 2nd St., Tulsa, OK 74103 In Pryor Oklahoma during the 1960's, the promise of heaven and the stench of decay mingle in the air as young Charlie Hope and his hard-drinking grandfather, and fundamentalist Pentecostal mother harbor secrets of desire, drink and delusions. Pryor Rendering is Charlie's coming-of-age story, where choosing love and the truth that lives in his heart nearly renders his family to the bone. $5.00 per Session Pryor Rendering is being presented in the Williams Theatre at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center, 2nd and Cincinnati, from October 13 - 16. Evening performances are at 8:00 PM and the matinee performance is at 2:00 PM. The production is recommended for mature audience. Tickets are $20 to $32. The LGBT $10 youth/ student tickets (live theatre at movie prices) are now available. For more information go to AmericanTheatreCompany.org or call 918-747-9494. For tickets call 918-596-7111 or go to MyTicketOffice.com Gender Outreach Wednesdays 7:30 pm (First time interview required before attending) Email sharon.queen@okeq.org The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. Rooftop Rally Saturday October 15, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Oklahomans for Equality is going purple and blowing the centers roof off! Lambda Al-Anon Group Every Friday 7 p.m. Let's show LGBT youth they're not alone. Let's stand together against bullying for Spirit day October 15th, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. on top of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center! We invite everyone to wear purple and join this year's ultimate roof top rally! Your purple shirt is your ticket in and symbolizes your support for LGBT youth as well as speaking out against bullying. Tickets now available online For more information or to RSPV email Jose.vega@okeq.org Congratualtions Smoke B and Smoke C Teams! Survivors of Incest Anonymous Every Saturday 12:30 pm SIA strives to empower those who have survived childhood sexual abuse (who are not abusing any child), who want to become survivors and thrivers. For more information, visit siawso.org Game Night Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno 4/23/26, 6:14 PM �OkEq eNews August 31st, 2016 7 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-August-31st--2016.... Tulsa Smoke B finished 17th out of 35 teams. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Room Rentals The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has many spaces for your next meeting or event. To check dates, reserve your next event or receive pricing information, contact sharon.queen@okeq.org Stop by for a quick view of the Event Center and pick up a space rental sheet. EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and community. Tulsa Smoke C finished 9th out of 63 teams Equality Center Pride Store Visit the OKEQ Pride store for all your end of summer necessities!!! OKEQ frisbees $3 Vote buttons $3 Sunglasses $10 Cold beverage drinkware $12 Workforce Oklahoma Access Point Open every day Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-by-step instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. Guiding Right HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Monday 4 - 8 pm Testing provided by Guiding Right Testing Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Friday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 7 pm Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. Be sure to "Like" the OkEq Pride Store Facebook page to keep up with the new items and new sale items Intimate Partner Violence Survivors Support Group Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library "Spirit and The Flesh: Sexual Diversity in American Indian Culture" By: Walter L. Williams Last Wednesday of each month from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Domestic violence is the use of physical, sexual, threatening or emotional force to frighten, intimidate and control an intimate partner. This support and 4/23/26, 6:14 PM �OkEq eNews August 31st, 2016 8 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-August-31st--2016.... educational group is for individuals who have survived domestic violence and are ready to explore their personal healing process and find hope. The group will provide emotional support, information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal, and may include specific goals such as creating a safety plan, reducing risk of future violence, increasing positive coping skills and addressing the impact of trauma. Winner of the: Gay Book of the Year Award, American Library Association; Ruth Benedict Award, Society of Lesbian and Gay Anthropologists; Award for Outstanding Scholarship, World Congress for Sexology Author's note: Shortly after the second revised edition this book was published in 1992, the term "Two-Spirit Person" became more popular among native people than the older anthropological term "berdache." When I learned of this new term, I began strongly supporting the use of this newer term. I believe that people should be able to call themselves whatever they wish, and scholars should respect and acknowledge their change of terminology. I went on record early on in convincing other anthropologists to shift away from use of the word berdache and in favor of using Two-Spirit. Nevertheless, because this book continues to be sold with the use of berdache, many people have assumed that I am resisting the newer term. Nothing could be further from the truth. Unless continued sales of this book will justify the publication of a third revised edition in the future, it is not possible to rewrite what is already printed, Therefore, I urge readers of this book, as well as activists who are working to gain more respect for gender variance, mentally to substitute the term "Two-Spirit" in the place of "berdache" when reading this text. -- Walter L. Williams, Los Angeles, 2006 --· -- A specialized therapist will provide the free services, and confidentiality is paramount. For more information contact Jim Scholl at 918.631.2722 -- Find this selection and more by visiting the Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library . Purple Glaze Studio - LGBT Night Tuesday September 13, 7:00 p.m. Purple Glaze Studio South 6528 E. 91st St., Tulsa, OK. 74133 Purple Glaze Studio will be hosting a LGBT night. All ages are welcome. There will be a $3.00 studio fee plus the cost of the piece you choose to paint. For more information call Jim Stunkard at 918-636-9311 or email at jimstunkard@gmail.com. I f you have questions about the studio and what they offer please call 918-941-6900. Cyndi Lauper - Detour Tour Tuesday September 13, 8:00 p.m Civic Center Music Hall 201 N. Walker Ave., Oklahoma City, OK 73102 You can purchase tickets for the show here Sexual Assault Survivors Support Group Last Wednesday of each month from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Sexual assault is any forced or coerced sexual activity, such as unwanted touching or forced penetration committed against a person's will or without consent. This support group will meet together to discuss their experiences, share ideas, and provide emotional support for one another. Additionally, highly trained providers will offer information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal. Specific goals for sessions may include crises stabilization, safety planning, increasing selfregulatory skills, addressing trauma through cognitive processing, reconnecting to support systems, family and the community, and preventing re-victimization. All services are free of charge, and confidentiality is paramount. For more information contact Jim Scholl at 918.631.2722. MISSION: Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Toby Jenkins Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org 4/23/26, 6:14 PM �OkEq eNews August 31st, 2016 9 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-August-31st--2016.... 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SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq eNews e September 7th, 2016 okl:ihom:ins for equ:ility news In This Issue Call for Exhibition Proposals September Video eNews Victory Institute Leadership Summit September Volunteer of the Month SAGE Activities 2017 Call for Exhibition Proposals Sisters in Song Entry Deadline October 15, 2016 Council Oak Men's Chorale The OkEq gallery at the Dennis R Neill Equality center in Tulsa, Oklahoma is now accepting proposals for the 2017 Exhibition Calendar. Each chosen exhibit will be on display for approximately 30 days. HOMO The Documentary EBA Mixer Stand Bi+ Me Rooftop Celebration Our gallery encourages emerging artists and fresh challenging work in all media, including installation works. Proposals should include a paragraph or two about your vision for an exhibit, as well as 5 jpg images which represent your current work. All proposals must be submitted online. Territory Days Pryor Rendering Rooftop Rally. Pride Store Proposals incorporating the work of 2 artists or a small group are also acceptable. Rainbow Library Artists who have not shown in the gallery before will be given priority consideration. Please let us know if your idea for an exhibit will require months to prepare or if you have calendar restrictions. We would also like to know if you could be ready to go quickly, as those early months are sometimes hard to fill. OkEq will host the opening night reception for the artist(s), on the first Thursday of the month. Each exhibit is hung on the Tuesday prior. No additional work will be accepted after initial delivery. There will be a 30% commission on work sold. Artists will be asked to provide a "door prize" which will be awarded by a drawing at close of opening night. Artist will also provide "museum cards" for each piece, stating the title, and price, with other information being optional. A bio and artist statement is due to the OkEq gallery on the 1st of the month prior to the exhibit, for publicity purposes. Deadline for submissions is October 15, 2016. Notifications will be sent out by November 1, 2016. OkEq Board Meeting 7 p.m. Thursday, September 22nd Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Please submit by e-mail to jose.vega@okeq.org, with the subject heading "OkEq gallery proposal" All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. September Video eNews OkEq Art Exhibition The September exhibit at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center features the combined works of Jeanie Weber and Lyn Lucas. It is entitled "Naturally Speaking" Victory Institute Leadership Summit Saturday September 24, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 The Victory Institute's Tulsa Leadership Summit will be a gathering of openly lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) leaders in the Tulsa and Oklahoma City Metros. In collaboration with Oklahomans for Equality, the Gay & Lesbian Victory Institute presents a day-long intensive training that will help trainees develop the skills necessary to take the next steps in public service. The Tulsa Leadership Summit is open to both emerging and established leaders in the Tulsa community and in the larger Oklahoma area. Trainees will hear from and engage with local leaders in the community and around the area who are making a difference for LGBT people and for the community at large. They will have the opportuni ty to speak with openly LGBT elected officials in Oklahoma who are leading the fight for equality, learn from their expertise, and apply their new skills to their own leadership. . _t~ ... VICTORY Gamily The Gay & Lesbian Victory Institute works to achieve full equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people by building, supporting, and advancing a diverse network of LGBT public leaders. Through its training and professional development programs, the Victory Institute assists hundreds of individuals who go on to influential careers in politics, government, business and advocacy each year. Many of the Victory Institute's trainees join the more than 1,000 openly LGBT elected and appointed officials now serving around the world. Gamily (Gay-Family) is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBT parents 4/23/26, 6:15 PM �OkEq eNews September 7th, 2016 2 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-September-7th--201... Breakfast and lunch will be provided! and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Gamily contact olivia.cotter@okeq.org No cost to attend! Full schedule and speakers will be announced soon! Lawyer in the Library Register to attend here: https://victoryinstitute.wufoo.com/forms/q1wbqgv201ok4ie/ ---More information available on Facebook September 12 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Volunteer of the Month September 2016 Lawyer in the Library is an opportunity to meet with a lawyer about topics such as family law (divorce, paternity, custody, child support), landlord/tenant , estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment necessary.. Chad Hollinghead Chad has volunteered at OkEq since April 2015. He loves the positive impact he makes at the center and says " It meant so much that I was not judged. I decided to stay and serve the LGBTQ community... I'm so grateful for the Dennis R Neil Equality Center for giving people an opportunity to serve." He loves "meeting and talking with all people of every background and ages. It's extremely therapeutic. Then add in the staff, they make you feel you are truly making a difference in Tulsa." When he is not serving our community he works as nurse tech and unit security at a hospital. Chad has participated in several programs throughout the years, "My first Pride was at Veterans Park. My first program was the youth group (OYP) when OkEq was on 21st and Memorial behind TNT's. I would absolutely encourage everyone to volunteer! It's extremely rewarding. Knowing you're making a difference and helping a great organization transform Tulsa for the better together! When collecting food for an area church, opening the doors to the less fortunate during dangerous summer heat or simply having free holiday dinners with loved ones when some may have been turned away by their own, plus so much more, We are family!" Keep Coming Back Meditation Group Every Monday from 6:30 to 7:30 We thank you for your devotion Chad! If you would like to volunteer contact Jose Vega at jose.vega@okeq.org SAGE Events In September at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center: PRYO R RE DERI NG SAGE Movie Club. For adults over 50. Watch the latest LGBT themed movies in the comfort of the Sue Welch Great Hall. Weekly every Tuesday 1pm-3pm beginning August 2nd. SAGE Book Club. This book discussion group will explore the rich tradition of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender literature. All adults (50+) are welcome to participate in the group. Books are provided by our Nancy McDonald Rainbow library; great discussion provided by you. Join us weekly every Wednesday 1pm-3pm beginning August 3rd. A read-around of Pryor Rendering will start at the August 31st meeting of the book club and be completed by the premier of the musical October 13. The mission of SAGE Tulsa is to address issues related to lesbian, gay bisexual and transgender aging. In partnership with its constituents and allies, SAGE Tulsa works to achieve a high quality of life for LGBT older adults, supports and advocates for their rights, fosters a greater understanding of aging in all communities and promotes positive images of LGBT life in later years. SAGE Tulsa meets every Tuesday morning at 10:00 am at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Follow SAGE on Facebook for all the latest updates and events. This Narcotics Anonymous meditation meeting has a group meditation followed by reading NA literature and sharing. Everyone is welcome regardless of age race sexual identity or religion, the only requirement for membership is the desire to stop using drugs. There are no dues or fees. We are not affiliated with any outside organization and are selfsupporting through our own contributions. Whether you have a dollar for the basket or not please join us and keep coming back. For more information contact, Deborah Spradlin at deborahspradlin2013@gmail.com Healthcare Navigator Thursdays 1-4 p.m. beginning September 1st Sisters in Song Cliristmas 2016 Do you need assistance with open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare? Meet with Mary Jones, Planned Parenthood's Healthcare Navigator. She will be more than happy to help anyone and everyone who is interested in enrolling with the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare. Contact Mary Jones at 918-587-4621 or mary.jones@ppheartland.org - - ·- - Counseling Services Counselors are donating their services to Oklahomans for Equality. Please be patient when setting up appointment times. It can take up to 2 weeks for them to find an available time to see you. Rehearsals begin Tuesday Sept 6th 4/23/26, 6:15 PM �OkEq eNews September 7th, 2016 3 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-September-7th--201... 7:00 PM Rehearsals are every Tuesday night th rough Dec. 13th Dr. Kurt Choate Fellowship Congregational Church 2700 South Harvard Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a Sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required Contact Dr. Kurt Choate, LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org We welcome all singers to come to our rehearsals in September! Music and recordings available when you contact us. No auditions, but choir is set by October 4th! Contact Linda Barton Paul, Artistic Director 918-629-7259 harplinda l@gmail.com Jenna Pike Tuesdays and Thursdays by appointment only. Gender identity, sexual orientation, mood or anxiety concerns, and/or individuals who have experienced a traumatic event. Appointments are required. Contact Jenna at jennifer.pike@okstate.edu ---(918) 594-8568 Council Oak Men's Chorale Tuesday August 23, 7:00 p.m. Fellowship Congregational Church 2900 South Harvard, Tulsa, OK 74114 Council Oak Men's Chorale is looking for a few good men...to SING!! If you love to sing, perform and enjoy being around a great group of guys, come join us! COMC is looking for new members and past members to join the chorus and perform our December holiday concert at Trinity Episcopal Church. Rehearsals began Tuesday August 23 at 7:00 p.m. at Fellowship Congregational Church, 2900 South Harvard, Tulsa. All you have to do to join is come to a rehearsal. Then a simple audition for our Artistic Director Kent Dennis after one of the first few rehearsals. Contact us at counciloak.org if you have any questions. HOMO The Documentary Screening Tiffany Zwart Monday -Thursday by appointment only. Gender identity, sexual orientation, mood or anxiety concerns, and/or individuals who have experienced a traumatic event. Appointments are required. Contact Tiffany at tzwart@okstate.edu (918) 594-8568 Sunday September 18, 6:00 p.m. Perkins Auditorium - OU Tulsa Campus 4502 E 41st St, Tulsa, OK 74135 Come join Oklahomans for Equality and the crew of HOMO The Documentary while we host a screening of the film Sunday September 18th at the Perkins Auditorium located on the campus of the University of Oklahoma-Tulsa. Tickets can be purchased at the door prior to the start of the show for $15. See you all there!!! Andria Whipple Monday -Thursday by appointment only. Issues surrounding gender identity, sexual orientation, mood or anxiety concerns, and/or individuals who have experienced a traumatic event. Appointments are required. Contact Andria at andria.whipple@okstate.edu ----(918) 914-9746 Jess White I am available for appointments on Tuesday from 8am-4pm and Thursday from 8am-11:30am . I 4/23/26, 6:15 PM �OkEq eNews September 7th, 2016 4 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-September-7th--201... have experience working with anxiety, depression, gender identity, sexual/affectional orientation, trauma, and life transitions. I also have experience working with children and adolescents. You can contact me at jess.white@okstate.edu or (832)-405-2534 . Brendan Glon Brendon is available for appointments from 8-3pm on Tuesday and from 2-6pm on Wednesdays. He is experienced with working with clients in the rainbow community, including sexual or affectional orientation, gender identity, spirituality, trauma history, depression, anxiety, and social issues. He works from a values oriented and humanistic theoretical model. Contact Brendon atglon@okstate.edu or by contacting the OSU Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 594-8568 Equality Business Alliance Mixer Wednesday September 21, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Hosted by Ehrle's Party and Carnival Supply 5150 S Sheridan Rd, Tulsa, OK 74145 Northeast Oklahoma's best place for all your party needs since 1955. Costumes and accessories year round, birthdays, weddings, rentals, seasonal and more. Costumes, Party & Events is the web's most unique store for Halloween costumes, accessories, make-up, wigs and masks as well as party supplies, wedding supplies, party and seasonal decorations and event rentals. Costumes, Party & Events is a division of the Ehrle's Party & Carnival Supply, Inc. Costumes, Party & Events offers Halloween Costumes, Halloween Accessories, and Halloween Decorations seller. Beyond our Halloween products, we also offer Party Supplies, Birthday Party Patterns, Wedding Decorations, Wedding Supplies, Holiday Decorations, Holiday Costumes, Anniversary Decorations, Helium Tanks, and Party Event Rentals. The Ehrle's company is one of the best party supply businesses in the country, selling Party Supplies including Halloween Costumes for more than 55 years. Beginning with our brick and mortar store in Tulsa, Oklahoma we have expanded to offer our products all across the United States with our newest division, Costumes, Party and Events. This website is the premier website for shopping for all of your Halloween needs. Fallyn Lee Fallyn Lee graduated with a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Ball State University in 2015. She is currently a doctoral student in Oklahoma State University's Counseling Psychology program. Fallyn has experience working with intimate partner violence, sexual assault, spiritual concerns, and trauma. She has also worked with children and adolescents using both talk and play therapy. Contact Fallyn at fallynl@ostatemail.okstate.edu Non-Binary Support Group Third Wednesday of each month from 7-9 p.m. A new support group for folks who identify with non-binary genders, including but not limited to, genderqueer, genderfluid, agender, bigender, neutrois, genderflux, and more. This group will be a safe space to discuss our identities, receive support, and build a strong nonbinary community in Tulsa. For information contact Vic Wiener at vfwiener@gmail.com SOS Group 4/23/26, 6:15 PM �OkEq eNews September 7th, 2016 5 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-September-7th--201... Mondays 7:00 pm This open Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) Recovery and Sobriety Group meets every Monday at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information, visit www.SOSTulsa.org Live Free! Coming Out Workshop 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of the month 7:00 - 8:00 pm. ComingOut@OkEq.org Facilitated by James Prather The Equality Business Alliance networking mixers are terrific venues for you to meet prospective clients. Mixers are open to non-members as well as EBA members. Be sure to bring business cards, business information, brochures, etc. Hosting a networking mixer is a great way to showcase your business. You may host at your establishment or use the Equality Center. If you would like to host a mixer, send an email to jose.vega@okeq.org for more information. Keep up with this event on Facebook E UALITY Business Alliance Brought to You Bi the Letter B Second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. The group is open to all bi, pan, queer, fluid folks and their allies. Stand Bi+ Me Rooftop Celebration Friday September 23, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Come celebrate Bi+ Visibility Day with "Brought to You Bi the Letter B"! We will be hosting a rooftop party at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center, Friday, September 23 at 7:00PM! Come for music, dancing, socializing and drinks! Bring all your friends to celebrate our community! More details available on Facebook! Territory Days Barn Dance Saturday September 24, 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 SAGE Tulsa (Service & Advocacy For Gay Elders) Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan ■ Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit 4/23/26, 6:15 PM �OkEq eNews September 7th, 2016 6 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-September-7th--201... the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 Yoga by Zach Take A Class EVERY SUNDAY @4:30 pm $5.00 per Session We need to renovate the Equality Center and Aunt Eller a.k.a. Toby Jenkins is hosting another barn dance to raise the funds. And just like the musical "Oklahoma!" territory folks need to get together and have some fun and raise lots of money. If you like to lip sync to your favorite song you could walk away with prize money if you win the Oklahoma Lip Sync Contest. DJ Crystal will be playing the best country and western music in our make shift barn on a wooden dance floor (aka our garage space) for the best boot skootin, two steppin, and line dancing in Tulsa. Oklahomans for Equality is presently raising capital funds to renovate the Dennis R . Neill Equality Center. The Board of Directors and Trustees have unanimously approved an $800,000 capital renovation project. Help us reach our goal. Nicole Carrington (Dale Hogan) our drag entertainers from Vegas will be paying tribute to some of our favorite country queens. Gender Outreach Wednesdays 7:30 pm (First time interview required before attending) Email sharon.queen@okeq.org The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. You can purchase barbecue sandwiches from Burn Co., side dishes and delicious desserts from the Chuck Wagon. $300-Table for 8 with open bar. $50-Individual seat with open bar. $5 -Individual seat with cash bar. Lambda Al-Anon Group Every Friday 7 p.m. Tickets are available now by clicking on the ticket link or purchase tickets by contacting Olivia Cotter at 918-743-4297 or email olivia.cotter@okeq.org Tickets are available now. To purchase click the corresponding link above. Survivors of Incest Anonymous Every Saturday 12:30 pm SIA strives to empower those who have survived childhood sexual abuse (who are not abusing any child), who want to become survivors and thrivers. For more information, visit siawso.org Pryor Rendering October 13-16 Tulsa Performing Arts Center 110 E. 2nd St., Tulsa, OK 74103 In Pryor Oklahoma during the 1960's, the promise of heaven and the stench of decay mingle in the air as young Charlie Hope and his hard-drinking grandfather, and fundamentalist Pentecostal mother harbor secrets of desire, drink and delusions. Pryor Rendering is Charlie's coming-of-age story, where choosing love and the truth that lives in his heart nearly renders his family to the bone. Pryor Rendering is being presented in the Williams Theatre at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center, 2nd and Cincinnati, from October 13 - 16. Evening performances are at 8:00 PM and the matinee performance is at 2:00 PM. The production is recommended for mature audience. Tickets are $20 to $32. The LGBT $10 youth/ student tickets (live theatre at movie prices) are now available. For more information go to AmericanTheatreCompany.org or call 918-747-9494. For tickets call 918-596-7111 or go to MyTicketOffice.com Game Night Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno Rooftop Rally Saturday October 15, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 4/23/26, 6:15 PM �OkEq eNews September 7th, 2016 7 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-September-7th--201... Oklahomans for Equality is going purple and blowing the centers roof off! Let's show LGBT youth they're not alone. Let's stand together against bullying for Spirit day October 15th, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. on top of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center! We invite everyone to wear purple and join this year's ultimate roof top rally! Your purple shirt is your ticket in and symbolizes your support for LGBT youth as well as speaking out against bullying. Tickets now available online For more information or to RSPV email Jose.vega@okeq.org Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Room Rentals The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has many spaces for your next meeting or event. To check dates, reserve your next event or receive pricing information, contact sharon.queen@okeq.org Stop by for a quick view of the Event Center and pick up a space rental sheet. Equality Center Pride Store Visit the OKEQ Pride store for all your end of summer necessities!!! OKEQ frisbees $3 Vote buttons $3 Sunglasses $10 Cold beverage drinkware $12 EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and community. Workforce Oklahoma Access Point Open every day Be sure to "Like" the OkEq Pride Store Facebook page to keep up with the new items and new sale items Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library "How I Paid for College: A Novel of Sex, Theft, Friendship & Musical Theater" By: Marc Acito A deliciously funny romp of a novel about one overly theatrical and sexually confused New Jersey teenager's larcenous quest for his acting school tuition. It's 1983 in Wallingford, New Jersey, a sleepy bedroom community outside of Manhattan. Seventeen-year-old Edward Zanni, a feckless Ferris Bueller-type, is Peter Panning his way through a carefree summer of magic and mischief. The fun comes to a halt, however, when Edward's father remarries and refuses to pay for Edward to study acting at Juilliard. Edward's truly in a bind. He's ineligible for scholarships because his father earns too much. He's unable to contact his mother because she's somewhere in Peru trying to commune with Incan spirits. And, as a sure sign he's destined for a life in the arts, Edward's incapable of holding down a job. So he turns to his loyal (but immoral) misfit friends to help him steal the tuition money from his father, all the while practicing for his high school performance of Grease . Disguising themselves as nuns and priests, they merrily scheme their way through embezzlement, money laundering, identity theft, forgery, and blackmail. But, along the way, Edward also learns the value of friendship, hard work, and how you're not really a man until you can beat up your father-metaphorically, that is. Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-by-step instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. Guiding Right HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Monday 4 - 8 pm Testing provided by Guiding Right Testing Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Friday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 7 pm Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. How I Paid for College is a farcical coming-of-age story that combines the first-person tone of David Sedaris with the byzantine plot twists of Armistead Maupin. It is a novel for anyone who has ever had a dream or a scheme, and it marks the introduction to an original and audacious talent. Intimate Partner Violence Survivors Support Group Find this selection and more by visiting the Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library . Purple Glaze Studio - LGBT Night Tuesday September 13, 7:00 p.m. Purple Glaze Studio South 6528 E. 91st St., Tulsa, OK. 74133 Purple Glaze Studio will be hosting a LGBT night. All ages are welcome. There will be a $3.00 studio fee plus the cost of the piece you choose to paint. For more information call Jim Stunkard at 918-636-9311 or email at jimstunkard@gmail.com. I f you have questions about the studio and what they offer please call 918-941-6900. Last Wednesday of each month from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Domestic violence is the use of physical, sexual, threatening or emotional force to frighten, intimidate and control an intimate partner. This support and educational group is for individuals who have survived domestic violence and are ready to explore their personal healing process and find hope. The group will provide emotional support, information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal, and may include specific goals such as creating a safety plan, reducing risk of future 4/23/26, 6:15 PM �OkEq eNews September 7th, 2016 8 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-September-7th--201... Cyndi Lauper - Detour Tour Tuesday September 13, 8:00 p.m Civic Center Music Hall 201 N. Walker Ave., Oklahoma City, OK 73102 You can purchase tickets for the show here violence, increasing positive coping skills and addressing the impact of trauma. A specialized therapist will provide the free services, and confidentiality is paramount. For more information contact Jim Scholl at 918.631.2722 Sexual Assault Survivors Support Group Last Wednesday of each month from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Sexual assault is any forced or coerced sexual activity, such as unwanted touching or forced penetration committed against a person's will or without consent. This support group will meet together to discuss their experiences, share ideas, and provide emotional support for one another. Additionally, highly trained providers will offer information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal. Specific goals for sessions may include crises stabilization, safety planning, increasing selfregulatory skills, addressing trauma through cognitive processing, reconnecting to support systems, family and the community, and preventing re-victimization. All services are free of charge, and confidentiality is paramount. For more information contact Jim Scholl at 918.631.2722. MISSION: Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Visit OkcCivicCenter.com or call 405.297.2264 Toby Jenkins Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org Olivia Cotter Office Manager Olivia.Cotter@OkEq.org 4/23/26, 6:15 PM �OkEq eNews September 7th, 2016 9 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-September-7th--201... Sharon Queen Facilities Coordinator Sharon.Queen@OkEq.org Jose Vega Program Coordinator Jose.Vega@OkEq.org Alex Wade Special Projects Alex.Wade@OkEq.org r-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------, Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Hours: Mon - Sat Noon-9 p.m. | Sun Noon-6 p.m. Oklahomans for Equality | 621 E. 4th Street | Tulsa, OK 74120 | 918.743.4297 www.okeq.org I 4/23/26, 6:15 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/ff0f7f37b6bdcc629ca7250909f1fe58.pdf c846f8d2a9a832537ff51c824736d4c0 PDF Text Text OkEq eNews September 14th, 2016 1 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-September-14th--20... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq eNews e Territory Days Barn Dance September 14th, 2016 okl:ihom:ins for equ:ility In This Issue news Territory Days EBA Mixer Victory Institute Leadership Summit Stand Bi+ Me Rooftop Celebration Becka's 50th Birthday Bingo Bash First Thursday Art Opening. Saturday September 24, 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 September Volunteer of the Month September Video eNews. Call for Exhibition Proposals SAGE Activities Sisters in Song Council Oak Men's Chorale HOMO The Documentary Pryor Rendering Rooftop Rally. Pride Store Rainbow Library OkEq Board Meeting 7 p.m. Thursday, September 22nd Dennis R. Neill Equality Center All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. We need to renovate the Equality Center and Aunt Eller a.k.a. Toby Jenkins is hosting another barn dance to raise the funds. And just like the musical "Oklahoma!" territory folks need to get together and have some fun and raise lots of money. If you like to lip sync to your favorite song you could walk away with prize money if you win the Oklahoma Lip Sync Contest. DJ Crystal will be playing the best country and western music in our make shift barn on a wooden dance floor (aka our garage space) for the best boot skootin, two steppin, and line dancing in Tulsa. Oklahomans for Equality is presently raising capital funds to renovate the Dennis R . Neill Equality Center. The Board of Directors and Trustees have unanimously approved an $800,000 capital renovation project. Help us reach our goal. OkEq Art Exhibition The September exhibit at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center features the combined works of Jeanie Weber and Lyn Lucas. It is entitled "Naturally Speaking" Nicole Carrington (Dale Hogan) our drag entertainers from Vegas will be paying tribute to some of our favorite country queens. You can purchase barbecue sandwiches from Burn Co., side dishes and delicious desserts from the Chuck Wagon. $300-Table for 8 with open bar. $50-Individual seat with open bar. $5.00 -Individual seat with cash bar. Tickets are available now by clicking on the ticket link or purchase tickets by contacting Olivia Cotter at 918-743-4297 or email olivia.cotter@okeq.org Tickets are available now. To purchase click the corresponding link above. Gamily 4/23/26, 6:16 PM �OkEq eNews September 14th, 2016 2 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-September-14th--20... Gamily (Gay-Family) is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBT parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Gamily contact olivia.cotter@okeq.org Lawyer in the Library October 12 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Lawyer in the Library is an opportunity to meet with a lawyer about topics such as family law (divorce, paternity, custody, child support), landlord/tenant , estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment necessary.. Equality Business Alliance Mixer Wednesday September 21, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Hosted by Ehrle's Party and Carnival Supply 5150 S Sheridan Rd, Tulsa, OK 74145 Northeast Oklahoma's best place for all your party needs since 1955. Costumes and accessories year round, birthdays, weddings, rentals, seasonal and more. Costumes, Party & Events is the web's most unique store for Halloween costumes, accessories, make-up, wigs and masks as well as party supplies, wedding supplies, party and seasonal decorations and event rentals. Costumes, Party & Events is a division of the Ehrle's Party & Carnival Supply, Inc. Costumes, Party & Events offers Halloween Costumes, Halloween Accessories, and Halloween Decorations seller. Beyond our Halloween products, we also offer Party Supplies, Birthday Party Patterns, Wedding Decorations, Wedding Supplies, Holiday Decorations, Holiday Costumes, Anniversary Decorations, Helium Tanks, and Party Event Rentals. The Ehrle's company is one of the best party supply businesses in the country, selling Party Supplies including Halloween Costumes for more than 55 years. Beginning with our brick and mortar store in Tulsa, Oklahoma we have expanded to offer our products all across the United States with our newest division, Costumes, Party and Events. This website is the premier website for shopping for all of your Halloween needs. The Equality Business Alliance networking mixers are terrific venues for you to meet prospective clients. Mixers are open to non-members as well as EBA members. Be sure to bring business cards, business information, brochures, etc. Hosting a networking mixer is a great way to showcase your business. You may host at your establishment or use the Equality Center. If you would like to host a mixer, send an email to jose.vega@okeq.org for more information. Keep up with this event on Facebook Keep Coming Back Meditation Group Every Monday from 6:30 to 7:30 This Narcotics Anonymous meditation meeting has a group meditation followed by reading NA literature and sharing. Everyone is welcome regardless of age race sexual identity or religion, the only requirement for membership is the desire to stop using drugs. There are no dues or fees. We are not affiliated with any outside organization and are selfsupporting through our own contributions. Whether you have a dollar for the basket or not please join us and keep coming back. For more information contact, Deborah Spradlin at deborahspradlin2013@gmail.com E UALITY Business Alliance Healthcare Navigator Thursdays 1-4 p.m. beginning September 1st Do you need assistance with open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare? Meet with Mary Jones, Planned Parenthood's Healthcare Navigator. She will be more than happy to help anyone and everyone who is interested in enrolling with the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare. Contact Mary Jones at 918-587-4621 or mary.jones@ppheartland.org - - ·- - - Victory Institute Leadership Summit Counseling Services Saturday September 24, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 The Victory Institute's Tulsa Leadership Summit will be a gathering of openly lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) leaders in the Tulsa and Oklahoma City Metros. In collaboration with Oklahomans for Equality, the Gay & Lesbian Victory Institute presents a day-long intensive training that will help trainees develop the skills necessary to take the next steps in public service. The Tulsa Leadership Summit is open to both emerging and established leaders in the Tulsa community and in the larger Oklahoma area. . _t~ Counselors are donating their services to Oklahomans for Equality. Please be patient when setting up appointment times. It can take up to 2 weeks for them to find an available time to see you. VICTORY IB1l!l!!!I 4/23/26, 6:16 PM �OkEq eNews September 14th, 2016 3 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-September-14th--20... - Trainees will hear from and engage with local leaders in the community and around the area who are making a difference for LGBT people and for the community at large. They will have the opportuni ty to speak with openly LGBT elected officials in Oklahoma who are leading the fight for equality, learn from their expertise, and apply their new skills to their own leadership. The Gay & Lesbian Victory Institute works to achieve full equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people by building, supporting, and advancing a diverse network of LGBT public leaders. Through its training and professional development programs, the Victory Institute assists hundreds of individuals who go on to influential careers in politics, government, business and advocacy each year. Many of the Victory Institute's trainees join the more than 1,000 openly LGBT elected and appointed officials now serving around the world. Breakfast and lunch will be provided! No cost to attend! Full schedule and speakers will be announced soon! Register to attend here: https://victoryinstitute.wufoo.com/forms/q1wbqgv201ok4ie/ -More information available on Facebook Dr. Kurt Choate Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a Sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required Contact Dr. Kurt Choate, LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org Stand Bi+ Me Rooftop Celebration Friday September 23, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Come celebrate Bi+ Visibility Day with "Brought to You Bi the Letter B"! We will be hosting a rooftop party at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center, Friday, September 23 at 7:00PM! Come for music, dancing, socializing and drinks! Bring all your friends to celebrate our community! More details available on Facebook! Becka's 50th Birthday Bingo Bash Friday September 30, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Jenna Pike Tuesdays and Thursdays by appointment only. Gender identity, sexual orientation, mood or anxiety concerns, and/or individuals who have experienced a traumatic event. Appointments are required. Contact Jenna at jennifer.pike@okstate.edu (918) 594-8568 Rebecca Ungerman wanted to do something nice on her 50th birthday. So she is having a fundraiser for Oklahomans for Equality. She loves bingo and drag queens so guess what??? We are having a Bingo Night. Only $20 to get in. That gets you a bingo banger and bingo cards. Concession stand and cash bar will be open and fully stocked. Check the event on Facebook ! Tiffany Zwart Monday -Thursday by appointment only. Gender identity, sexual orientation, mood or anxiety concerns, and/or individuals who have experienced a traumatic event. Appointments are required. Contact Tiffany at tzwart@okstate.edu (918) 594-8568 Andria Whipple Monday -Thursday by appointment only. Issues surrounding gender identity, sexual orientation, mood or anxiety concerns, and/or individuals who have experienced a traumatic event. Appointments are required. Contact Andria at andria.whipple@okstate.edu (918) 914-9746 First Thursday Art Opening Thursday October 6, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Jess White I am available for appointments on Tuesday from 8am-4pm and Thursday from 8am-11:30am . I 4/23/26, 6:16 PM �OkEq eNews September 14th, 2016 4 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-September-14th--20... The October Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center (621 E. 4th Street in Downtown Tulsa) will feature the works of Joy Frangiosa beginning with a reception on Thursday, October 6th from 6-9pm and continuing throughout the month. Joy was born in New Jersey during the "good old days" era. She spent her early childhood in a Catholic Institution. Her life experiences are manifested in her art - the use of shrine like boxes has become her signature. have experience working with anxiety, depression, gender identity, sexual/affectional orientation, trauma, and life transitions. I also have experience working with children and adolescents. You can contact me at jess.white@okstate.edu or (918) 594-8568 . She is a visual artist using collage/assemblage as her medium. Found objects and her personal photography are placed in settings to tell a story and expose a truth. Thousands of hours have been spent perfecting her techniques - each creation frees a part of her inner self, lessening her imposing sensitivity towards life. She is a chronicler of time, places and people. The show begins with a reception on Thursday, October 6th from 6-9pm where there will be a door prize drawn of the artist's work; the show continues throughout the month. www.okeq.org Volunteer of the Month September 2016 Chad Hollinghead Chad has volunteered at OkEq since April 2015. He loves the positive impact he makes at the center and says " It meant so much that I was not judged. I decided to stay and serve the LGBTQ community... I'm so grateful for the Dennis R Neil Equality Center for giving people an opportunity to serve." He loves "meeting and talking with all people of every background and ages. It's extremely therapeutic. Then add in the staff, they make you feel you are truly making a difference in Tulsa." When he is not serving our community he works as nurse tech and unit security at a hospital. Chad has participated in several programs throughout the years, "My first Pride was at Veterans Park. My first program was the youth group (OYP) when OkEq was on 21st and Memorial behind TNT's. I would absolutely encourage everyone to volunteer! It's extremely rewarding. Knowing you're making a difference and helping a great organization transform Tulsa for the better together! When collecting food for an area church, opening the doors to the less fortunate during dangerous summer heat or simply having free holiday dinners with loved ones when some may have been turned away by their own, plus so much more, We are family!" Brendan Glon Brendon is available for appointments from 8-3pm on Tuesday and from 2-6pm on Wednesdays. He is experienced with working with clients in the rainbow community, including sexual or affectional orientation, gender identity, spirituality, trauma history, depression, anxiety, and social issues. He works from a values oriented and humanistic theoretical model. Contact Brendon atglon@okstate.edu or by contacting the OSU Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 594-8568 We thank you for your devotion Chad! If you would like to volunteer contact Jose Vega at jose.vega@okeq.org September Video eNews Fallyn Lee Fallyn Lee graduated with a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Ball State University in 2015. She is currently a doctoral student in Oklahoma State University's Counseling Psychology program. Fallyn has experience working with intimate partner violence, sexual assault, spiritual concerns, and trauma. She has also worked with children and adolescents using both talk and play therapy. Contact Fallyn at fallynl@ostatemail.okstate.edu 2017 Call for Exhibition Proposals Entry Deadline October 15, 2016 The OkEq gallery at the Dennis R Neill Equality center in Tulsa, Oklahoma is now accepting proposals for the 2017 Exhibition Calendar. Each chosen exhibit will be on display for approximately 30 days. Our gallery encourages emerging artists and fresh challenging work in all media, including installation works. Proposals should include a paragraph or two about your vision for an exhibit, as well as 5 jpg images which represent your current work. All proposals must be submitted online. Proposals incorporating the work of 2 artists or a small group are also acceptable. Artists who have not shown in the gallery before will be given priority consideration. Please let us know if your idea for an exhibit will require months to prepare or if you have calendar restrictions. We would also like to know if you could be ready to go quickly, as those early months are sometimes hard to fill. Non-Binary Support Group Third Wednesday of each month from 7-9 p.m. A new support group for folks who identify with non-binary genders, including but not limited to, genderqueer, genderfluid, agender, bigender, neutrois, genderflux, and more. This group will be a safe space to discuss our identities, receive support, and build a strong nonbinary community in Tulsa. For information contact Vic Wiener at vfwiener@gmail.com SOS Group OkEq will host the opening night reception for the artist(s), on the first Thursday of the month. Each exhibit is hung on the Tuesday prior. No additional work will be accepted after initial delivery. There will be a 30% 4/23/26, 6:16 PM �OkEq eNews September 14th, 2016 5 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-September-14th--20... commission on work sold. Artists will be asked to provide a "door prize" which will be awarded by a drawing at close of opening night. Artist will also provide "museum cards" for each piece, stating the title, and price, with other information being optional. A bio and artist statement is due to the OkEq gallery on the 1st of the month prior to the exhibit, for publicity purposes. Deadline for submissions is October 15, 2016. Notifications will be sent out by November 1, 2016. Please submit by e-mail to jose.vega@okeq.org, with the subject heading "OkEq gallery proposal" Mondays 7:00 pm This open Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) Recovery and Sobriety Group meets every Monday at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information, visit www.SOSTulsa.org SAGE Events In September at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center: PRYO R RE DERING SAGE Movie Club. For adults over 50. Watch the latest LGBT themed movies in the comfort of the Sue Welch Great Hall. Weekly every Tuesday 1pm-3pm . SAGE Book Club. This book discussion group will explore the rich tradition of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender literature. All adults (50+) are welcome to participate in the group. Books are provided by our Nancy McDonald Rainbow library; great discussion provided by you. Join us weekly every Wednesday 1pm-3pm. Live Free! Coming Out Workshop 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of the month 7:00 - 8:00 pm. ComingOut@OkEq.org Facilitated by James Prather A read-around of Pryor Rendering will start at the August 31st meeting of the book club and be completed by the premier of the musical October 13. The mission of SAGE Tulsa is to address issues related to lesbian, gay bisexual and transgender aging. In partnership with its constituents and allies, SAGE Tulsa works to achieve a high quality of life for LGBT older adults, supports and advocates for their rights, fosters a greater understanding of aging in all communities and promotes positive images of LGBT life in later years. SAGE Tulsa meets every Tuesday morning at 10:00 am at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Follow SAGE on Facebook for all the latest updates and events. Brought to You Bi the Letter B Second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Sisters in Song Christmas 2016 Rehearsals begin Tuesday Sept 6th 7:00 PM Rehearsals are every Tuesday night through Dec. 1 th Fellowship Congregational Church 2700 South Harvard We welcome all singers to come to our rehearsals in September! Music and recordings available when you contact us. No auditions, but choir is set by October 4th! Contact Linda Barton Paul_ Artir.tic Director The group is open to all bi, pan, queer, fluid folks and their allies. SAGE Tulsa (Service & Advocacy For Gay Elders) Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan ■ Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit 4/23/26, 6:16 PM �OkEq eNews September 14th, 2016 6 of 9 918-629-7259 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-September-14th--20... harplinda 1@gmail.com the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 Yoga by Zach Take A Class Council Oak Men's Chorale Tuesday August 23, 7:00 p.m. Fellowship Congregational Church 2900 South Harvard, Tulsa, OK 74114 EVERY SUNDAY @4:30 pm Council Oak Men's Chorale is looking for a few good men...to SING!! If you love to sing, perform and enjoy being around a great group of guys, come join us! COMC is looking for new members and past members to join the chorus and perform our December holiday concert at Trinity Episcopal Church. Rehearsals began Tuesday August 23 at 7:00 p.m. at Fellowship Congregational Church, 2900 South Harvard, Tulsa. All you have to do to join is come to a rehearsal. Then a simple audition for our Artistic Director Kent Dennis after one of the first few rehearsals. $5.00 per Session Contact us at counciloak.org if you have any questions. HOMO The Documentary Screening Sunday September 18, 6:00 p.m. Perkins Auditorium - OU Tulsa Campus 4502 E 41st St, Tulsa, OK 74135 Come join Oklahomans for Equality and the crew of HOMO The Documentary while we host a screening of the film Sunday September 18th at the Perkins Auditorium located on the campus of the University of Oklahoma-Tulsa. Tickets can be purchased at the door prior to the start of the show for $15. See you all there!!! Gender Outreach Wednesdays 7:30 pm (First time interview required before attending) Email sharon.queen@okeq.org The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. Lambda Al-Anon Group Every Friday 7 p.m. Survivors of Incest Anonymous Every Saturday 12:30 pm SIA strives to empower those who have survived childhood sexual abuse (who are not abusing any child), who want to become survivors and thrivers. For more information, visit siawso.org Game Night Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno 4/23/26, 6:16 PM �OkEq eNews September 14th, 2016 7 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-September-14th--20... Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Room Rentals The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has many spaces for your next meeting or event. To check dates, reserve your next event or receive pricing information, contact sharon.queen@okeq.org Stop by for a quick view of the Event Center and pick up a space rental sheet. EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and community. Workforce Oklahoma Access Point Open every day Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-by-step instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Friday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 7 pm Pryor Rendering October 13-16 Tulsa Performing Arts Center 110 E. 2nd St., Tulsa, OK 74103 Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. Intimate Partner Violence Survivors Support Group In Pryor Oklahoma during the 1960's, the promise of heaven and the stench of decay mingle in the air as young Charlie Hope and his hard-drinking grandfather, and fundamentalist Pentecostal mother harbor secrets of desire, drink and delusions. Pryor Rendering is Charlie's coming-of-age story, where choosing love and the truth that lives in his heart nearly renders his family to the bone. Pryor Rendering is being presented in the Williams Theatre at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center, 2nd and Cincinnati, from October 13 - 16. Evening performances are at 8:00 PM and the matinee performance is at 2:00 PM. The production is recommended for mature audience. Tickets are $20 to $32. The LGBT $10 youth/student tickets (live theatre at movie prices) are now available by using the code "LGBT", when ordering by phone or online. For more information go to AmericanTheatreCompany.org or call 918-747-9494. For tickets call 918-596-7111 or go to MyTicketOffice.com Rooftop Rally Last Wednesday of each month from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Domestic violence is the use of physical, sexual, threatening or emotional force to frighten, intimidate and control an intimate partner. This support and educational group is for individuals who have survived domestic violence and are ready to explore their personal healing process and find hope. The group will provide emotional support, information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal, and may include specific goals such as creating a safety plan, reducing risk of future violence, increasing positive coping skills and addressing the impact of trauma. A specialized therapist will provide the free services, and confidentiality is paramount. For more information contact Jim Scholl at 918.631.2722 Saturday October 15, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 4/23/26, 6:16 PM �OkEq eNews September 14th, 2016 8 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-September-14th--20... Oklahomans for Equality is going purple and blowing the centers roof off! Let's show LGBT youth they're not alone. Let's stand together against bullying for Spirit day October 15th, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. on top of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center! We invite everyone to wear purple and join this year's ultimate roof top rally! Your purple shirt is your ticket in and symbolizes your support for LGBT youth as well as speaking out against bullying. Tickets now available online For more information or to RSPV email Jose.vega@okeq.org Equality Center Pride Store Visit the OKEQ Pride store for all your end of summer necessities!!! OKEQ frisbees $3 Vote buttons $3 Sunglasses $10 Cold beverage drinkware $12 Be sure to "Like" the OkEq Pride Store Facebook page to keep up with the new items and new sale items Sexual Assault Survivors Support Group Last Wednesday of each month from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Sexual assault is any forced or coerced sexual activity, such as unwanted touching or forced penetration committed against a person's will or without consent. This support group will meet together to discuss their experiences, share ideas, and provide emotional support for one another. Additionally, highly trained providers will offer information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal. Specific goals for sessions may include crises stabilization, safety planning, increasing selfregulatory skills, addressing trauma through cognitive processing, reconnecting to support systems, family and the community, and preventing re-victimization. All services are free of charge, and confidentiality is paramount. For more information contact Jim Scholl at 918.631.2722. MISSION: Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library "Late Bloomers" By: Gretchen and Julia Dyer Who would've thought a little one-on-one could get a girl in so much trouble? When high school basketball coach Dinah Groshardt falls for school secretary Carly Lumpkin, the uproar reverberates from classroom to locker room, from the principals office to the PTA. A film about true love tolerance and naked basketball, Late Bloomers redefines family values. A movie for everyone who believes it's never to late to fall in love. Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Find this selection and more by visiting the Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library . Toby Jenkins Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org Olivia Cotter Office Manager Olivia.Cotter@OkEq.org 4/23/26, 6:16 PM �OkEq eNews September 14th, 2016 9 of 9 I Alex Wade Special Projects Alex.Wade@OkEq.org Jose Vega Program Coordinator Jose.Vega@OkEq.org Sharon Queen Facilities Coordinator Sharon.Queen@OkEq.org https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-September-14th--20... Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Hours: Mon - Sat Noon-9 p.m. | Sun Noon-6 p.m. Oklahomans for Equality | 621 E. 4th Street | Tulsa, OK 74120 | 918.743.4297 www.okeq.org 4/23/26, 6:16 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/103b32bef2f76868834860ef6fa008ca.pdf acd7bfe5e3254c3a4c6c097daed48e5a PDF Text Text OkEq eNews September 22nd, 2016 1 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-September-22nd--2... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq eNews e news okl:ihom:ins tor equ:ility Territory Days Barn Dance September 22nd, 2016 In This Issue Territory Days Victory Institute Leadership Summit Stand Bi+ Me Rooftop Celebration Becka's 50th Birthday Bingo Bash First Thursday Art Opening September Volunteer of the Month Saturday September 24, 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 September Video eNews Call for Exhibition Proposals SAGE Activities Sisters in Song Council Oak Men's Chorale Pryor Rendering Rooftop Rally. Pride Store Rainbow Library OkEq Board Meeting 7 p.m. Thursday, September 22nd Dennis R. Neill Equality Center All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. We need to renovate the Equality Center and Aunt Eller a.k.a. Toby Jenkins is hosting another barn dance to raise the funds. And just like the musical "Oklahoma!" territory folks need to get together and have some fun and raise lots of money. If you like to lip sync to your favorite song you could walk away with prize money if you win the Oklahoma Lip Sync Contest. DJ Crystal will be playing the best country and western music in our make shift barn on a wooden dance floor (aka our garage space) for the best boot skootin, two steppin, and line dancing in Tulsa. OkEq Art Exhibition The September exhibit at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center features the combined works of Jeanie Weber and Lyn Lucas. It is entitled "Naturally Speaking" Oklahomans for Equality is presently raising capital funds to renovate the Dennis R . Neill Equality Center. The Board of Directors and Trustees have unanimously approved an $800,000 capital renovation project. Help us reach our goal. Nicole Carrington (Dale Hogan) our drag entertainers from Vegas will be paying tribute to some of our favorite country queens. You can purchase barbecue sandwiches from Burn Co., side dishes and delicious desserts from the Chuck Wagon. $300-Table for 8 with open bar. $50-Individual seat with open bar. $5.00 -Individual seat with cash bar. Tickets are available now by clicking on the ticket link or purchase tickets by contacting Olivia Cotter at 918-743-4297 or email olivia.cotter@okeq.org Tickets are available now. To purchase click the corresponding link above. Gamily Gamily (Gay-Family) is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBT parents 4/23/26, 6:16 PM �OkEq eNews September 22nd, 2016 2 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-September-22nd--2... and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Gamily contact olivia.cotter@okeq.org Lawyer in the Library October 12, November 9, December 14 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Lawyer in the Library is an opportunity to meet with a lawyer about topics such as family law (divorce, paternity, custody, child support), landlord/tenant , estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment necessary.. Victory Institute Leadership Summit Saturday September 24, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Keep Coming Back Meditation Group The Victory Institute's Tulsa Leadership Summit will be a gathering of openly lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) leaders in the Tulsa and Oklahoma City Metros. In collaboration with Oklahomans for Equality, the Gay & Lesbian Victory Institute presents a day-long intensive training that will help trainees develop the skills necessary to take the next steps in public service. The Tulsa Leadership Summit is open to both emerging and established leaders in the Tulsa community and in the larger Oklahoma area. Trainees will hear from and engage with local leaders in the community and around the area who are making a difference for LGBT people and for the community at large. They will have the opportuni ty to speak with openly LGBT elected officials in Oklahoma who are leading the fight for equality, learn from their expertise, and apply their new skills to their own leadership. - VICTORY Every Monday from 6:30 to 7:30 The Gay & Lesbian Victory Institute works to achieve full equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people by building, supporting, and advancing a diverse network of LGBT public leaders. Through its training and professional development programs, the Victory Institute assists hundreds of individuals who go on to influential careers in politics, government, business and advocacy each year. Many of the Victory Institute's trainees join the more than 1,000 openly LGBT elected and appointed officials now serving around the world. Breakfast and lunch will be provided! No cost to attend! Full schedule and speakers will be announced soon! Register to attend here: https://victoryinstitute.wufoo.com/forms/q1wbqgv201ok4ie/ More information available on Facebook Stand Bi+ Me Rooftop Celebration Friday September 23, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Come celebrate Bi+ Visibility Day with "Brought to You Bi the Letter B"! We will be hosting a rooftop party at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center, Friday, September 23 at 7:00PM! Come for music, dancing, socializing and drinks! Bring all your friends to celebrate our community! This Narcotics Anonymous meditation meeting has a group meditation followed by reading NA literature and sharing. Everyone is welcome regardless of age race sexual identity or religion, the only requirement for membership is the desire to stop using drugs. There are no dues or fees. We are not affiliated with any outside organization and are selfsupporting through our own contributions. Whether you have a dollar for the basket or not please join us and keep coming back. For more information contact, Deborah Spradlin at deborahspradlin2013@gmail.com More details available on Facebook! Healthcare Navigator Thursdays 1-4 p.m. beginning September 1st Becka's 50th Birthday Bingo Bash Friday September 30, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Rebecca Ungerman wanted to do something nice on her 50th birthday. So she is having a fundraiser for Oklahomans for Equality. She loves bingo and drag queens so guess what??? We are having a Bingo Night. Only $20 to get in. That gets you a bingo banger and bingo cards. Concession stand and cash bar will be open and fully stocked. Check the event on Facebook ! Do you need assistance with open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare? Meet with Mary Jones, Planned Parenthood's Healthcare Navigator. She will be more than happy to help anyone and everyone who is interested in enrolling with the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare. Contact Mary Jones at 918-587-4621 or mary.jones@ppheartland.org - - ·- - - Counseling Services Counselors are donating their services to Oklahomans for Equality. Please be patient when setting up appointment times. It can take up to 2 weeks for them to find an available time to see you. 4/23/26, 6:16 PM �OkEq eNews September 22nd, 2016 3 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-September-22nd--2... Dr. Kurt Choate Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a Sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required Contact Dr. Kurt Choate, LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org First Thursday Art Opening Thursday October 6, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 The October Oklahomans for Equality will feature the works of Joy Frangiosa beginning with a reception on Thursday, October 6th from 6-9pm and continuing throughout the month. Joy was born in New Jersey during the "good old days" era. She spent her early childhood in a Catholic Institution. Her life experiences are manifested in her art - the use of shrine like boxes has become her signature. Jenna Pike Tuesdays and Thursdays by appointment only. Gender identity, sexual orientation, mood or anxiety concerns, and/or individuals who have experienced a traumatic event. Appointments are required. Contact Jenna at jennifer.pike@okstate.edu (918) 594-8568 She is a visual artist using collage/assemblage as her medium. Found objects and her personal photography are placed in settings to tell a story and expose a truth. Thousands of hours have been spent perfecting her techniques - each creation frees a part of her inner self, lessening her imposing sensitivity towards life. She is a chronicler of time, places and people. Her goal is to honor, through her art, the nameless and dispossessed.... the castaways of society - and reverse the neglect; replacing it with hope and recognition. The show begins with a reception on Thursday, October 6th from 6-9pm where there will be a door prize drawn of the artist's work; the show continues throughout the month. www.okeq.org Volunteer of the Month September 2016 Chad Hollinghead Chad has volunteered at OkEq since April 2015. He loves the positive impact he makes at the center and says " It meant so much that I was not judged. I decided to stay and serve the LGBTQ community... I'm so grateful for the Dennis R Neil Equality Center for giving people an opportunity to serve." He loves "meeting and talking with all people of every background and ages. It's extremely therapeutic. Then add in the staff, they make you feel you are truly making a difference in Tulsa." When he is not serving our community he works as nurse tech and unit security at a hospital. Chad has participated in several programs throughout the years, "My first Pride was at Veterans Park. My first program was the youth group (OYP) when OkEq was on 21st and Memorial behind TNT's. I would absolutely encourage everyone to volunteer! It's extremely rewarding. Knowing you're making a difference and helping a great organization transform Tulsa for the better together! When collecting food for an area church, opening the doors to the less fortunate during dangerous summer heat or simply having free holiday dinners with loved ones when some may have been turned away by their own, plus so much more, We are family!" We thank you for your devotion Chad! If you would like to volunteer contact Jose Vega at jose.vega@okeq.org September Video eNews Tiffany Zwart Monday -Thursday by appointment only. Gender identity, sexual orientation, mood or anxiety concerns, and/or individuals who have experienced a traumatic event. Appointments are required. Contact Tiffany at tzwart@okstate.edu (918) 594-8568 Andria Whipple Monday -Thursday by appointment only. Issues surrounding gender identity, sexual orientation, mood or anxiety concerns, and/or individuals who have experienced a traumatic event. Appointments are required. Contact Andria at andria.whipple@okstate.edu (918) 914-9746 /.' . "'' ', .•-;,.',.,:-~J;· V , . . \ ~ · , ~ · Jess White I am available for appointments on Tuesday from 8am-4pm and Thursday from 8am-11:30am . I 4/23/26, 6:16 PM �OkEq eNews September 22nd, 2016 4 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-September-22nd--2... have experience working with anxiety, depression, gender identity, sexual/affectional orientation, trauma, and life transitions. I also have experience working with children and adolescents. You can contact me at jess.white@okstate.edu or (832)-405-2534 . 2017 Call for Exhibition Proposals Entry Deadline October 15, 2016 Brendan Glon Brendon is available for appointments from 8-3pm on Tuesday and from 2-6pm on Wednesdays. He is experienced with working with clients in the rainbow community, including sexual or affectional orientation, gender identity, spirituality, trauma history, depression, anxiety, and social issues. He works from a values oriented and humanistic theoretical model. Contact Brendon atglon@okstate.edu or by contacting the OSU Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 594-8568 The OkEq gallery at the Dennis R Neill Equality center in Tulsa, Oklahoma is now accepting proposals for the 2017 Exhibition Calendar. Each chosen exhibit will be on display for approximately 30 days. Our gallery encourages emerging artists and fresh challenging work in all media, including installation works. Proposals should include a paragraph or two about your vision for an exhibit, as well as 5 jpg images which represent your current work. All proposals must be submitted online. Proposals incorporating the work of 2 artists or a small group are also acceptable. Artists who have not shown in the gallery before will be given priority consideration. Please let us know if your idea for an exhibit will require months to prepare or if you have calendar restrictions. We would also like to know if you could be ready to go quickly, as those early months are sometimes hard to fill. OkEq will host the opening night reception for the artist(s), on the first Thursday of the month. Each exhibit is hung on the Tuesday prior. No additional work will be accepted after initial delivery. There will be a 30% commission on work sold. Artists will be asked to provide a "door prize" which will be awarded by a drawing at close of opening night. Artist will also provide "museum cards" for each piece, stating the title, and price, with other information being optional. A bio and artist statement is due to the OkEq gallery on the 1st of the month prior to the exhibit, for publicity purposes. Deadline for submissions is October 15, 2016. Notifications will be sent out by November 1, 2016. Please submit by e-mail to jose.vega@okeq.org, with the subject heading "OkEq gallery proposal" SAGE Events In September at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center: PRYOR RENDER ING SAGE Movie Club. For adults over 50. Watch the latest LGBT themed movies in the comfort of the Sue Welch Great Hall. Weekly every Tuesday 1pm-3pm beginning August 2nd. SAGE Book Club. This book discussion group will explore the rich tradition of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender literature. All adults (50+) are welcome to participate in the group. Books are provided by our Nancy McDonald Rainbow library; great discussion provided by you. Join us weekly every Wednesday 1pm-3pm beginning August 3rd. A read-around of Pryor Rendering will start at the August 31st meeting of the book club and be completed by the premier of the musical October 13. Fallyn Lee Fallyn Lee graduated with a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Ball State University in 2015. She is currently a doctoral student in Oklahoma State University's Counseling Psychology program. Fallyn has experience working with intimate partner violence, sexual assault, spiritual concerns, and trauma. She has also worked with children and adolescents using both talk and play therapy. Contact Fallyn at fallynl@ostatemail.okstate.edu The mission of SAGE Tulsa is to address issues related to lesbian, gay bisexual and transgender aging. In partnership with its constituents and allies, SAGE Tulsa works to achieve a high quality of life for LGBT older adults, supports and advocates for their rights, fosters a greater understanding of aging in all communities and promotes positive images of LGBT life in later years. SAGE Tulsa meets every Tuesday morning at 10:00 am at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Follow SAGE on Facebook for all the latest updates and events. Non-Binary Support Group Sisters in Song Third Wednesday of each month from 7-9 p.m. A new support group for folks who identify with non-binary genders, including but not limited to, genderqueer, genderfluid, agender, bigender, neutrois, genderflux, and more. This group will be a safe space to discuss our identities, receive support, and build a strong nonbinary community in Tulsa. For information contact Vic Wiener at vfwiener@gmail.com Cfiristmas 2016 SOS Group 4/23/26, 6:16 PM �OkEq eNews September 22nd, 2016 5 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-September-22nd--2... Rehearsals begin Tuesday Sept 6th 7:00 PM Rehearsals are every Tuesday night through Dec. 13th Mondays 7:00 pm This open Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) Recovery and Sobriety Group meets every Monday at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information, visit www.SOSTulsa.org Live Free! Coming Out Workshop 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of the month 7:00 - 8:00 pm. ComingOut@OkEq.org Facilitated by James Prather Fellowship Congregational Church 2700 South Harvard We welcome al l singers to come to our rehearsals in September! Brought to You Bi the Letter B Second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Music and recordings available when you contact us. No auditions, but choir is set by October 4th! Contact Linda Barton Paul, Artistic Director 918-629-7259 harplinda1@gmail.com The group is open to all bi, pan, queer, fluid folks and their allies. Council Oak Men's Chorale Tuesday August 23, 7:00 p.m. Fellowship Congregational Church 2900 South Harvard, Tulsa, OK 74114 Council Oak Men's Chorale is looking for a few good men...to SING!! If you love to sing, perform and enjoy being around a great group of guys, come join us! COMC is looking for new members and past members to join the chorus and perform our December holiday concert at Trinity Episcopal Church. Rehearsals began Tuesday August 23 at 7:00 p.m. at Fellowship Congregational Church, 2900 South Harvard, Tulsa. All you have to do to join is come to a rehearsal. Then a simple audition for our Artistic Director Kent Dennis after one of the first few rehearsals. Contact us at counciloak.org if you have any questions. Pryor Rendering October 13-16 Tulsa Performing Arts Center 110 E. 2nd St., Tulsa, OK 74103 In Pryor Oklahoma during the 1960's, the promise of heaven and the stench of decay mingle in the air as young Charlie Hope and his hard-drinking grandfather, and fundamentalist Pentecostal mother harbor secrets of desire, drink and delusions. Pryor Rendering is Charlie's coming-of-age story, where choosing love and the truth that lives in his heart nearly renders his family to the bone. Pryor Rendering is being presented in the Williams Theatre at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center, 2nd and Cincinnati, from October 13 - 16. Evening performances are at 8:00 PM and the matinee performance is at 2:00 PM. The production is recommended for mature audience. Tickets are $20 to $32. The LGBT $10 youth/student tickets (live theatre at movie prices) are now available. For more information go to AmericanTheatreCompany.org or call 918-747-9494. For tickets call 918-596-7111 or go to MyTicketOffice.com SAGE Tulsa (Service & Advocacy For Gay Elders) Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan ■ Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit 4/23/26, 6:16 PM �OkEq eNews September 22nd, 2016 6 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-September-22nd--2... the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 Yoga by Zach Take A Class EVERY SUNDAY @4:30 pm Rooftop Rally Saturday October 15, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Oklahomans for Equality is going purple and blowing the centers roof off! Let's show LGBT youth they're not alone. Let's stand together against bullying for Spirit day October 15th, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. on top of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center! $5.00 per Session We invite everyone to wear purple and join this year's ultimate roof top rally! Your purple shirt is your ticket in and symbolizes your support for LGBT youth as well as speaking out against bullying. Gender Outreach Tickets now available online For more information or to RSPV email Jose.vega@okeq.org Equality Center Pride Store Visit the OKEQ Pride store for all your end of summer necessities!!! OKEQ frisbees $3 Vote buttons $3 Sunglasses $10 Cold beverage drinkware $12 Wednesdays 7:30 pm (First time interview required before attending) Email sharon.queen@okeq.org The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. Lambda Al-Anon Group Every Friday 7 p.m. Survivors of Incest Anonymous Every Saturday 12:30 pm SIA strives to empower those who have survived childhood sexual abuse (who are not abusing any child), who want to become survivors and thrivers. For more information, visit siawso.org Be sure to "Like" the OkEq Pride Store Facebook page to keep up with the new items and new sale items Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library "The Wit & Wisdom of Oscar Wilde Diary" By: Oscar Wilde Oscar Wilde was a sparkling and beguiling conversationalist. The words spoken by the characters he created in his writings are, like his own, gloriously whimsical and witty. Glowing within them are truths - everlasting, often paradoxical truths - that sprang from his understanding of the humor and contrariness of life. The pages of the diary are spiced with memorable examples of his wit and wisdom. The epigrams and excerpts from his plays, essays and single novel, from The Importance of Being Earnest, De Pofundis and The Picture of Dorian Gray, are amusingly paired with period illustrations. They reflect the brilliance of the man who said - and believed - "There is only one thing in the world worse than being talked about, and that is not being talked about". Game Night Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno Find this selection and more by visiting the Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library . 4/23/26, 6:16 PM �OkEq eNews September 22nd, 2016 7 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-September-22nd--2... Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Room Rentals The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has many spaces for your next meeting or event. To check dates, reserve your next event or receive pricing information, contact sharon.queen@okeq.org Stop by for a quick view of the Event Center and pick up a space rental sheet. EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and community. Workforce Oklahoma Access Point Open every day Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-by-step instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Friday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 7 pm Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. Intimate Partner Violence Survivors Support Group Last Wednesday of each month from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Domestic violence is the use of physical, sexual, threatening or emotional force to frighten, intimidate and control an intimate partner. This support and educational group is for individuals who have survived domestic violence and are ready to explore their personal healing process and find hope. The group will provide emotional support, information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal, and may include specific goals such as creating a safety plan, reducing risk of future violence, increasing positive coping skills and addressing the impact of trauma. A specialized therapist will provide the free services, and confidentiality is paramount. For more information contact Jim Scholl at 918.631.2722 4/23/26, 6:16 PM �OkEq eNews September 22nd, 2016 8 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-September-22nd--2... Sexual Assault Survivors Support Group Last Wednesday of each month from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Sexual assault is any forced or coerced sexual activity, such as unwanted touching or forced penetration committed against a person's will or without consent. This support group will meet together to discuss their experiences, share ideas, and provide emotional support for one another. Additionally, highly trained providers will offer information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal. Specific goals for sessions may include crises stabilization, safety planning, increasing selfregulatory skills, addressing trauma through cognitive processing, reconnecting to support systems, family and the community, and preventing re-victimization. All services are free of charge, and confidentiality is paramount. For more information contact Jim Scholl at 918.631.2722. MISSION: Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Toby Jenkins Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org Olivia Cotter Office Manager Olivia.Cotter@OkEq.org 4/23/26, 6:16 PM �OkEq eNews September 22nd, 2016 9 of 9 I Alex Wade Special Projects Alex.Wade@OkEq.org Jose Vega Program Coordinator Jose.Vega@OkEq.org Sharon Queen Facilities Coordinator Sharon.Queen@OkEq.org https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-September-22nd--2... Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Hours: Mon - Sat Noon-9 p.m. | Sun Noon-6 p.m. Oklahomans for Equality | 621 E. 4th Street | Tulsa, OK 74120 | 918.743.4297 www.okeq.org 4/23/26, 6:16 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/a01bfe1f2083a091d25afafce70c8c86.pdf 1b20ad4450f0487fc24977734bd5eab8 PDF Text Text OkEq eNews September 28th, 2016 1 of 8 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-September-28th--20... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq eNews e news oklahomans for equality Becka's 50th Birthday Bingo Bash September 28th, 2016 In This Issue Becka's 50th Birthday Bingo Bash October Volunteer of the Month First Thursday Art Opening Rooftop Rally Equality Business Alliance Mixer Pryor Rendering Friday September 30, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Territory Days Zombie House Rebecca Ungerman wanted to do something nice on her 50th birthday. So she is having a fundraiser for Oklahomans for Equality. She loves bingo and drag queens so guess what??? We are having a Bingo Night. Only $20 to get in. That gets you a bingo banger and bingo cards. Concession stand and cash bar will be open and fully stocked. Check the event on Facebook ! Purchase tickets here. Call for Exhibition Proposals SAGE Activities Pride Store Rainbow Library OkEq Board Meeting 7 p.m. Thursday, September 22nd Dennis R. Neill Equality Center All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. OkEq Art Exhibition The September exhibit at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center features the combined works of Jeanie Weber and Lyn Lucas. It is entitled "Naturally Speaking" Volunteer of the Month October 2016 Sara-Jane Gray Sara-Jane has been volunteering at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center since May 5. 2016. "I became a volunteer to help with my Tulsa Community College Tulsa Achieves hours and to support my newly discovered LGBT family. I love all of the people who we meet working here. They come in all shapes sizes and orientations and I love meeting everyone!" When Sara-Jane is not manning the front desk she is a student at Tulsa Community College and enjoys video games. Sara-Jane includes "The program I like the most is most definitely the transgender support program, it is the one I am most involved in and love all the people involved. I do recommend volunteering here, it is just such an open and caring place that is just a wonderful place to be." Gamily We thank you for your devotion Sara-Jane! If you would like to volunteer contact Jose Vega at jose.vega@okeq.org Gamily (Gay-Family) is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBT parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Gamily contact olivia.cotter@okeq.org First Thursday Art Opening Thursday October 6, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 The October Oklahomans for Equality will feature the works of Joy Frangiosa beginning with a reception on Thursday, October 6th from 6-9pm and continuing throughout the month. : Lawyer in the Library October 12, November 9, December 14 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. 4/23/26, 6:18 PM �OkEq eNews September 28th, 2016 2 of 8 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-September-28th--20... Joy was born in New Jersey during the "good old days" era. She spent her early childhood in a Catholic Institution. Her life experiences are manifested in her art the use of shrine like boxes has become her signature. Lawyer in the Library is an opportunity to meet with a lawyer about topics such as family law (divorce, paternity, custody, child support), landlord/tenant , estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment necessary.. She is a visual artist using collage/assemblage as her medium. Found objects and her personal photography are placed in settings to tell a story and expose a truth. Thousands of hours have been spent perfecting her techniques - each creation frees a part of her inner self, lessening her imposing sensitivity towards life. She is a chronicler of time, places and people. Keep Coming Back Meditation Group Her goal is to honor, through her art, the nameless and dispossessed.... the castaways of society - and reverse the neglect; replacing it with hope and recognition. Every Monday from 6:30 to 7:30 The show begins with a reception on Thursday, October 6th from 6-9pm where there will be a door prize drawn of the artist's work; the show continues throughout the month. www.okeq.org Rooftop Rally Saturday October 15, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Oklahomans for Equality is going purple and blowing the centers roof off! Let's show LGBT youth they're not alone. Let's stand together against bullying for Spirit day October 15th, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. on top of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center! We invite everyone to wear purple and join this year's ultimate roof top rally! Your purple shirt is your ticket in and symbolizes your support for LGBT youth as well as speaking out against bullying. This event is is free to attend. For more information or to RSVP email Jose.vega@okeq.org Equality Business Alliance Mixer October 19, 6:00 p.m. Look Eyecare & Eyewear 3746 S Peoria Ave, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74105 This Narcotics Anonymous meditation meeting has a group meditation followed by reading NA literature and sharing. Everyone is welcome regardless of age race sexual identity or religion, the only requirement for membership is the desire to stop using drugs. There are no dues or fees. We are not affiliated with any outside organization and are selfsupporting through our own contributions. Whether you have a dollar for the basket or not please join us and keep coming back. For more information contact, Deborah Spradlin at deborahspradlin2013@gmail.com Not only is LOOK Eyecare & Eyewear your onestop shop for eye care and trendy eyewear in Tulsa, but it also offers a level of service that you would expect from a family-run business.... because it is! Healthcare Navigator Thursdays 1-4 p.m. beginning September 1st If you have any questions about insurance benefits or eyewear, Jennifer is here to help you! Call 918-992-5337 to schedule your visit today! The Equality Business Alliance networking mixers are terrific venues for you to meet prospective clients. Mixers are open to non-members as well as EBA members. Be sure to bring business cards, business information, brochures, etc. Hosting a networking mixer is a great way to showcase your business. You may host at your establishment or use the Equality Center. If you would like to host a mixer, send an email to jose.vega@okeq.org for more information. E UALITY Do you need assistance with open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare? Meet with Mary Jones, Planned Parenthood's Healthcare Navigator. She will be more than happy to help anyone and everyone who is interested in enrolling with the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare. Contact Mary Jones at 918-587-4621 or mary.jones@ppheartland.org - - ·- - - Counseling Services Counselors are donating their services to Oklahomans for Equality. Please be patient when setting up appointment times. It can take up to 2 weeks for them to find an available time to see you. Business Alliance Dr. Kurt Choate Pryor Rendering Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a Sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required Contact Dr. Kurt Choate, LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org October 13-16 Tulsa Performing Arts Center 110 E. 2nd St., Tulsa, OK 74103 4/23/26, 6:18 PM �OkEq eNews September 28th, 2016 3 of 8 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-September-28th--20... In Pryor Oklahoma during the 1960's, the promise of heaven and the stench of decay mingle in the air as young Charlie Hope and his hard-drinking grandfather, and fundamentalist Pentecostal mother harbor secrets of desire, drink and delusions. Pryor Rendering is Charlie's coming-of-age story, where choosing love and the truth that lives in his heart nearly renders his family to the bone. Pryor Rendering is being presented in the Williams Theatre at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center, 2nd and Cincinnati, from October 13 - 16. Evening performances are at 8:00 PM and the matinee performance is at 2:00 PM. The production is recommended for mature audience. Tickets are $20 to $32. The LGBT $10 youth/student tickets (live theatre at movie prices) are now available. For more information go to AmericanTheatreCompany.org or call 918-747-9494. For tickets call 918-596-7111 or go to MyTicketOffice.com Jenna Pike Tuesdays and Thursdays by appointment only. Gender identity, sexual orientation, mood or anxiety concerns, and/or individuals who have experienced a traumatic event. Appointments are required. Contact Jenna at jennifer.pike@okstate.edu (918) 594-8568 1980: The Year It All Began Saturday October 22, 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 In 1980, Jimmy Carter was still in the White House and everybody wanted to know who shot JR on the #1 TV show Dallas. The Empire Strikes Back, The Blue Lagoon and Private Benjamin were the top movies. "Another One Bites The Dust" by Queen was the #1 Song. And a group of Gay men and Lesbians and straight allies came together to found Oklahomans for Human Rights which we know today as Oklahomans for Equality today. Committed to advocating for the rights of LGBTQ Oklahomans for 37 years we enter a new phase of expanded outreach. Get your 70s and 80s vintage clothing and join us for a trip back in time as we raise money for our Equality Center renovations project. DJ Crystal will be spinning your favorite hits from the 70s and 80s. Disco Drag Queen Nicole Carrington aka Dale Hogan will be in the house. We have prizes for the best 1980s costumes. Enter the lip syncing 80's contest and walk away with some big cash. $300 for a table for 8 with an open bar. Or $5.00 for a single admission with a cash bar. $300-Table for 8 with open bar. Tiffany Zwart Monday -Thursday by appointment only. Gender identity, sexual orientation, mood or anxiety concerns, and/or individuals who have experienced a traumatic event. Appointments are required. Contact Tiffany at tzwart@okstate.edu (918) 594-8568 $5.00 Individual seat with cash bar. Tickets are available now by clicking on the ticket link or purchase tickets by contacting Olivia Cotter at Andria Whipple Monday -Thursday by appointment only. Issues surrounding gender identity, sexual orientation, mood or anxiety concerns, and/or individuals who have experienced a traumatic event. Appointments are required. Contact Andria at andria.whipple@okstate.edu (918) 914-9746 918-743-4297 or email olivia.cotter@okeq.org Zombie House October 28 - 31, 7:00 - 11:00 p.m. nightly Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 OKEQ Zombie House is back and even more terrifying than last year. We will have 18,000 feet of pure terror! There are zombies in Tulsa and they have infested the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Escape the Zombies on October 28th, 29th 30th and 31st, 2016. These are real flesh eating zombies being housed in complete and total darkness in downtown Tulsa. The worst part is there is only one way out, and it's your mission to find the exit and survive this zombie apocalypse. For more details please contact jose.vega@okeq.org or on Facebook. Tickets are now available online! Jess White I am available for appointments on Tuesday from 8am-4pm and Thursday from 8am-11:30am . I have experience working with anxiety, depression, gender identity, sexual/affectional orientation, trauma, and life transitions. I also have experience working with children and adolescents. You can contact me at jess.white@okstate.edu or (832)-405-2534 . Brendan Glon Brendon is available for appointments from 8-3pm on Tuesday and from 2-6pm on Wednesdays. He is experienced with working with clients in the rainbow community, including sexual or affectional orientation, gender identity, spirituality, trauma 4/23/26, 6:18 PM �OkEq eNews September 28th, 2016 4 of 8 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-September-28th--20... DENNIS R. NEILL EQUALITY CENTER history, depression, anxiety, and social issues. He works from a values oriented and humanistic theoretical model. Contact Brendon atglon@okstate.edu or by contacting the OSU Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 594-8568 2017 Call for Exhibition Proposals Entry Deadline October 15, 2016 The OkEq gallery at the Dennis R Neill Equality center in Tulsa, Oklahoma is now accepting proposals for the 2017 Exhibition Calendar. Each chosen exhibit will be on display for approximately 30 days. Our gallery encourages emerging artists and fresh challenging work in all media, including installation works. Proposals should include a paragraph or two about your vision for an exhibit, as well as 5 jpg images which represent your current work. All proposals must be submitted online. Proposals incorporating the work of 2 artists or a small group are also acceptable. Artists who have not shown in the gallery before will be given priority consideration. Please let us know if your idea for an exhibit will require months to prepare or if you have calendar restrictions. We would also like to know if you could be ready to go quickly, as those early months are sometimes hard to fill. OkEq will host the opening night reception for the artist(s), on the first Thursday of the month. Each exhibit is hung on the Tuesday prior. No additional work will be accepted after initial delivery. There will be a 30% commission on work sold. Artists will be asked to provide a "door prize" which will be awarded by a drawing at close of opening night. Artist will also provide "museum cards" for each piece, stating the title, and price, with other information being optional. A bio and artist statement is due to the OkEq gallery on the 1st of the month prior to the exhibit, for publicity purposes. Fallyn Lee Fallyn Lee graduated with a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Ball State University in 2015. She is currently a doctoral student in Oklahoma State University's Counseling Psychology program. Fallyn has experience working with intimate partner violence, sexual assault, spiritual concerns, and trauma. She has also worked with children and adolescents using both talk and play therapy. Contact Fallyn at fallynl@ostatemail.okstate.edu Deadline for submissions is October 15, 2016. Notifications will be sent out by November 1, 2016. Please submit by e-mail to jose.vega@okeq.org, with the subject heading "OkEq gallery proposal" SAGE Events In September at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center: Non-Binary Support Group PRYOR RE D lm l NC SAGE Movie Club. For adults over 50. Watch the latest LGBT themed movies in the comfort of the Sue Welch Great Hall. Weekly every Tuesday 1pm-3pm beginning August 2nd. SAGE Book Club. This book discussion group will explore the rich tradition of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender literature. All adults (50+) are welcome to participate in the group. Books are provided by our Nancy McDonald Rainbow library; great discussion provided by you. Join us weekly every Wednesday 1pm-3pm beginning August 3rd. A read-around of Pryor Rendering will start at the August 31st meeting of the book club and be completed by the premier of the musical October 13. The mission of SAGE Tulsa is to address issues related to lesbian, gay bisexual and transgender aging. In partnership with its constituents and allies, SAGE Tulsa works to achieve a high quality of life for LGBT older adults, supports and advocates for their rights, fosters a greater understanding of aging in all communities and promotes positive images of LGBT life in later years. SAGE Tulsa meets every Tuesday morning at 10:00 am at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Follow SAGE on Facebook for all the latest updates and events. Equality Center Pride Store Visit the OKEQ Pride store for all your end of summer necessities!!! OKEQ frisbees $3 Vote buttons $3 Sunglasses $10 Cold beverage drinkware $12 Third Wednesday of each month from 7-9 p.m. A new support group for folks who identify with non-binary genders, including but not limited to, genderqueer, genderfluid, agender, bigender, neutrois, genderflux, and more. This group will be a safe space to discuss our identities, receive support, and build a strong nonbinary community in Tulsa. For information contact Vic Wiener at vfwiener@gmail.com SOS Group Mondays 7:00 pm This open Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) Recovery and Sobriety Group meets every Monday at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information, visit www.SOSTulsa.org Live Free! Coming Out Workshop 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of the month 7:00 - 8:00 pm. ComingOut@OkEq.org Facilitated by James Prather Be sure to "Like" the OkEq Pride Store Facebook page to keep up with the new items and new sale items Brought to You Bi the Letter B Second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. 4/23/26, 6:18 PM �OkEq eNews September 28th, 2016 5 of 8 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-September-28th--20... Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library "She's Not the Man I Married: My Life with a Transgender Husband" By: Helen Boyd Helen Boyd's husband, who had long been open about being a cross-dresser, was considering living as a woman full time. Suddenly, Boyd was confronted with the reality of what it would mean if her husband were actually to become a woman - socially, legally, and medically. Would Boyd love and desire her partner the same way? Boyd's first book, My Husband Betty, explored the relationships of cross-dressing men and their partners. Now, She's Not the Man I Married is both a sequel and a more expansive examination of gender in relationships. It's for couples who are homosexual or heterosexual, and for readers who fall anywhere along the gender continuum. As Boyd struggles to understand the nature of marriage, passion, and love, she shares her confusion and anger, providing a fascinating observation of the ways in which relationships are gendered, and how we cope, or don't, with the emotional and sexual pressures that gender roles can bring to our marriages and relationships. The group is open to all bi, pan, queer, fluid folks and their allies. Find this selection and more by visiting the Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library . SAGE Tulsa (Service & Advocacy For Gay Elders) Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan II . Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 Yoga by Zach EVERY SUNDAY @4:30 pm $5.00 per Session v Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:30 pm (First time interview required before attending) Email sharon.queen@okeq.org The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. 4/23/26, 6:18 PM �OkEq eNews September 28th, 2016 6 of 8 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-September-28th--20... Lambda Al-Anon Group Every Friday 7 p.m. Survivors of Incest Anonymous Every Saturday 12:30 pm SIA strives to empower those who have survived childhood sexual abuse (who are not abusing any child), who want to become survivors and thrivers. For more information, visit siawso.org Game Night Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Room Rentals The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has many spaces for your next meeting or event. To check dates, reserve your next event or receive pricing information, contact sharon.queen@okeq.org Stop by for a quick view of the Event Center and pick up a space rental sheet. EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and community. Workforce Oklahoma Access Point Open every day Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-by-step instructions on how to register with 4/23/26, 6:18 PM �OkEq eNews September 28th, 2016 7 of 8 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-September-28th--20... Oklahoma JobLink. H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Friday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 7 pm Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. ---- Guiding Right HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Beginning October 13 Guiding Right will be testing every other Thursday 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. Intimate Partner Violence Survivors Support Group Last Wednesday of each month from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Domestic violence is the use of physical, sexual, threatening or emotional force to frighten, intimidate and control an intimate partner. This support and educational group is for individuals who have survived domestic violence and are ready to explore their personal healing process and find hope. The group will provide emotional support, information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal, and may include specific goals such as creating a safety plan, reducing risk of future violence, increasing positive coping skills and addressing the impact of trauma. A specialized therapist will provide the free services, and confidentiality is paramount. For more information contact Jim Scholl at 918.631.2722 Sexual Assault Survivors Support Group Last Wednesday of each month from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Sexual assault is any forced or coerced sexual activity, such as unwanted touching or forced penetration committed against a person's will or without consent. This support group will meet together to discuss their experiences, share ideas, and provide emotional support for one another. Additionally, highly trained providers will offer information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal. Specific goals for sessions may include crises stabilization, safety planning, increasing selfregulatory skills, addressing trauma through cognitive processing, reconnecting to support systems, family and the community, and preventing re-victimization. All services are free of charge, and confidentiality is 4/23/26, 6:18 PM �OkEq eNews September 28th, 2016 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-September-28th--20.. paramount. For more information contact Jim Scholl at 918.631.2722. MISSION: Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Toby Jenkins Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org Olivia Cotter Office Manager Olivia.Cotter@OkEq.org Sharon Queen Facilities Coordinator Sharon.Queen@OkEq.org Jose Vega Program Coordinator Jose.Vega@OkEq.org Alex Wade Special Projects Alex.Wade@OkEq.org Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Hours: Mon - Sat Noon-9 p.m. | Sun Noon-6 p.m. Oklahomans for Equality | 621 E. 4th Street | Tulsa, OK 74120 | 918.743.4297 www.okeq.org I Hft: t·1l r--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------, I I 8 of 8 4/23/26, 6:18 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/43271c43878d1865e3af4982268b1cc1.pdf 90867ef11724f925bd256af43bf28b7e PDF Text Text OkEq eNews July 5th, 2016 1 of 8 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-July-5th--2016.html... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq eNews July 5th, 2016 okl.ihom.ins for equality news In This Issue David Privett Sponsors the Day Volunteer of the Month Selisse Berry First Thursday Art Opening David Privett Sponsors the Day July 1, 2016 David Privett is sponsoring the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center for the day in honor of his husband's, Mark Owen, birthday . Ladies Social Club Noodles & Co. Fundraiser Brought to You Bi the Letter B Brunch EBA Mixer SAGE Summer Pool Parties Coming Out of the Shadows Happy Birthday Mark! Territory Days Pride Store Jolt Drag Queen Pancake Brunch Rainbow Library If you would like to sponsor the center to honor your special day click here • Birthdays - Yours, your spouses, your children, your parents, your friends, even your dog's • Anniversary's - Wedding, sobriety, adoption, coming out date • To honor a loved one's memory • Special events • Mothers day, Fathers day, any holiday. • Just because OkEq Board Meeting 7 p.m. Thursday, July 21st Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Volunteer of the Month July 2016 All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. Shannon Fincher I started in October of 2015 (I think) seems like longer. I wanted to help make a difference, a positive change, and show my support. I love getting to meet so many people with different backgrounds with different stories. When not there, I am at work, studying, or hanging out with my kids. I like everything that I have participated in, this is the first time in my life I have found something I love doing! We thank you for your dedication Shannon! If you would like to volunteer contact Jose Vega at jose.vega@okeq.org Gamily Gamily (Gay-Family) is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBT parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Gamily contact olivia.cotter@okeq.org Lawyer in the Library July 13, August 10, and September 12 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Lawyer in the Library is an opportunity to meet with a lawyer about topics such as family law (divorce, paternity, custody, child support), landlord/tenant , estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment necessary.. Level 3's LGBT ERG Presents: Keep Coming Back Meditation Group 4/23/26, 5:53 PM �OkEq eNews July 5th, 2016 2 of 8 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-July-5th--2016.html... Selisse Berry and Workplace Inclusion Event Info Date: Time: Place: Speaker Info Friday, July 8 1O a.m. Central Time Equality Center 621 E. 4th St. OK 74120 Selisse Berry Out & Equal Workplace Advocates Founder and Chief Executive Officer Bridges: 800 763 6049 North America 08004960828 United Kingdom Outside of those areas (long distance): +1 6477229118 +44 2081962881 Out & Equal is the world 's largest non-profit organization specifically dedicated to creating safe and equitable workplaces for lesbian, gay, bisexu al and transgender (LGBT) people . This Narcotics Anonymous meditation meeting has a group meditation followed by reading NA literature and sharing. Everyone is welcome regardless of age race sexual identity or religion, the only requirement for membership is the desire to stop using drugs. There are no dues or fees. We are not affiliated with any outside organization and are self-supporting through our own contributions. Whether you have a dollar for the basket or not please join us and keep coming back. For more information contact, Deborah Spradlin at deborahspradlin2013@gmail.com Healthcare Navigator Do you need assistance with open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare? Meet with Mary Jones, Planned Parenthood's Healthcare Navigator. She will be more than happy to help anyone and everyone who is interested in enrolling with the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare. Contact Mary Jones at 918-587-7421 or mary.jones@ppheartland.org Information Shane.Wil liams@level3.com 1-91 8-54 7-0654 _,.,_ Every Monday from 6:30 to 7:30 Connechng and Protect.ng the Network d World Counseling Services First Thursday Art Opening - Philip Butler Thursday July 7, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 The July Oklahomans for Equality showcase and exhibit of local artists will feature the works of Phillip Butler beginning with a reception on Thursday, July 7th from 6-9pm and continuing throughout the month. Phillip's education in photography began when he was 17, as a volunteer photographer for his high school newspaper. During those years, he learned the rudiments of composition, exposure control, darkroom processing, and printing. Photography has been a part of his sense of self since that time. Connecting with his passion for exploration and adventure, he was soon traveling for photography. This exhibit contains images from many sources but was inspired by a recent trip to Africa. The wildlife there typically receives center stage, and some is represented in this show; however, the vast Namibian desert (on the evening of, and the morning after a modest rain) provides the kind of light that transforms the landscape into something other worldly. In these images, transcendence is found. Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a Sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required Contact Dr. Kurt Choate, LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org Jenna Pike Tuesdays and Thursdays by appointment only. Gender identity, 4/23/26, 5:53 PM �OkEq eNews July 5th, 2016 3 of 8 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-July-5th--2016.html... sexual orientation, mood or anxiety concerns, and/or individuals who have experienced a traumatic event. Appointments are required. Contact Jenna at jennifer.pike@okstate.edu Ladies Social Club Friday July 8, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 I'm not ENTIRELY certain what form this will take yet. It may be that we pin down a few different options for crafts that can been made in a few hours and require no previous skill, or we all work on one similar craft that requires no experience but will involve some instruction (like when we painted). We'll figure it out! You will want a little more information, we promise, so join our Group on Facebook: OkEq Ladies Social Club. Don't have Facebook? You can also email Kelley, the LSC Facilitator, at ladiessocialclubtulsa@gmail.com and she will fill you in. Hope to see you there! It's going to be *somuchfun*! If you haven't attended an LSC event yet, please check us out! All LGBT & ally women are welcome! Our monthly events at OkEq bring an average of 15-20 fantastic women together from all over our beautiful city. We are developing a sense of community and having a blast! Our Facebook group has also become incredibly active. We see almost daily chatter about organizing group activities out and about in Tulsa and the surrounding areas that are completely independent of our 2nd Friday Events. In fact, right now there are plans in the works to go hiking, float the river this summer, attend various sports events, and way more. Connect with us - contact information is below - and we hope to see your smiling face soon! Connect with us on Facebook by searching for OkEq Ladies Social Club (or click here). Questions? Email Kelley Parker, LSC facilitator, at ladiessocialclubtulsa@gmail.com. Ladies Social Club Special Events - YWCA Close the Gap 5K Fundraisers OkEq's Ladies Social Club is forming a team for the YWCA Close the Gap 5k, and while our team needs to raise money to help their cause, we really just wanted an excuse to do some fun stuff! So here are a few events happening in July to help us meet our fundraising goal! Tiffany Zwart Monday -Thursday by appointment only. Gender identity, sexual orientation, mood or anxiety concerns, and/or individuals who have experienced a traumatic event. Appointments are required. Contact Tiffany at tzwart@okstate.edu Passage The group will meet the first Tuesday of every month at 6:00 p.m and is facilitated by Denise Womack. A peer support group with an exploration of the various changes individuals might experience in life. Some examples are marriages or life commitments and break ups, coming out (with possible loses that are involved), death of a loved one, beloved pet, job loss or career change, to name a few. We call this "Passage" because lifechanging events are a process that deserve to be treated with compassion and awareness. We will explore helpful techniques to use to become more mindful and have healthier communication with self and others. In addition, these sessions will learn practical ways to reduce stress. Sunday, July 24, at 2:00, we're hosting a paint n' sip event! This was wildly popular when we offered this as our LSC Friday night event in March. The lovely Monica Connors is creating a custom subject just for us! Our class size is limited to 30, so we must ask that you pay in advance to reserve your spot. This class filled up (and then some!) so I expect this to fill up - so don't wait to register! The cost is $30 , which includes all of your materials, and proceeds will go towards our team's fundraising efforts. Interested in the "sip" part of paint and sip? Feel free to BYOB to get those creative juices going! Please keep Kelley's rules in mind: nobody under 21 gets to drink alcohol, and any alcohol brought by anyone under 21 will be confiscated and considered a generous and delicious donation to Oklahomans for Equality. Also, please drink responsibly. Wednesday, July 28 , Tired of looking at the same clothes in your closet? Hate spending too much money to get new pieces for your wardrobe? Feeling frustrated about limited plus size friendly options? Join us for a clothing swap hosted at the Dennis R Neill Equality Center on July 28th from 4-9pm. To participate, all you need is $5 and at least 10 items of clothing, shoes or accessories that you are willing to trade or donate. Once inside, participants are free to trade, barter or give their articles with others. Though this event is open to everyone, we would like to highlight this as an option for curvy/plus size feminine presenting folks! At the end of the event, all left over clothing and accessories will be donated. The entrance fee will go towards the "Close the Gap 5K" team representing the Equality Center. Please contact Amanda Lowe @ nehiqueen@gmail.com for more info. If you're interested in actually joining our team for the 5k on August 6, please email team captain Kelley Parker at ladiessocialclubtulsa@gmail.com. Not a runner? Not even su re what a 5k is, but you want to get involved? That's okay! We'll slap some shoes on your feet and point you in the right direction. It'll be fine! Noodles & Co. Hosting Fundraiser for OkEq Friday July 15, 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. Noodles & Co. - New Cherry Street Location 1551 E. 15th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Non-Binary Support Group Third Wednesday of each month from 7-9 p.m. A new support group for folks who identify with non-binary genders, including but not limited to, genderqueer, genderfluid, agender, bigender, neutrois, genderflux, and more. This group will be a safe space to discuss our identities, receive support, and build a strong non-binary community in Tulsa. For information contact Vic Wiener at vfwiener@gmail.com Noodles and Company is hosting a fundraiser for Oklahomans for Equality on Friday July 15 OkEq BenefitNight $10 donation Entrée with your choice of protein and a drink You get a meal and OkEq gets the whole $10 To go orders are included SOS Group Mondays 7:00 pm This open Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) Recovery and Sobriety Group meets every Monday at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information, 4/23/26, 5:53 PM �OkEq eNews July 5th, 2016 4 of 8 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-July-5th--2016.html... visit www.SOSTulsa.org Brunch with Brought to You Bi the Letter B Saturday July 16, 12:30 p.m. Dilly Diner 402 E. 2nd ST., Tulsa, OK, 74120 Please join us for the first social event hosted by Brought to You Bi the Letter B! We will be meeting at Dilly Diner on July 16th at 12:30PM. This brunch is for bi/pan/queer/fluid+ folks and their allies, so all are welcome. Please RSVP via e-mail to biprogramsokeq@gmail.com . We look forward to see everyone and joining to build our community!" Brought to You Bi the Letter B, the bisexual programming group for the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. We are happy to be able to serve the bi/pan/queer/fluid+ community. Equality Business Alliance Mixer Wednesday July 20, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Hosted by Angel's Pet Funeral Home and Crematory 6598 E BA Frontage Rd., Tulsa, OK 74145 No one wants to think about losing their beloved pet. At Angel's Pet Funeral Home & Crematory, we are here to make a difference in a very difficult time of you life. Angel's Pet Funeral Home & Crematory is the only pet funeral home in the state of Oklahoma that is dedicated solely to you and your four-legged family member. We are not affiliated with any human funeral home or crematory. • Live Free! Coming Out Workshop 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of the month 7:00 - 8:00 pm. ComingOut@OkEq.org Facilitated by James Prather Brought to You Bi the Letter B The Equality Business Alliance networking mixers are terrific venues for you to meet prospective clients. Mixers are open to nonmembers as well as EBA members. Be sure to bring business cards, business information, brochures, etc. Hosting a networking mixer is a great way to showcase your business. You may host at your establishment or use the Equality Center. If you would like to host a mixer, send an email to jose.vega@okeq.org for more information. First Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m. Keep up with this event on Facebook E ALITY The group is open to all bi, pan, queer, fluid folks and their allies. Business Alliance SAGE Tulsa (Service & Advocacy For Gay Elders) SAGE Summer Pool Parties Tuesdays this Summer July 26, August 30, 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 1938 E. 55th Pl., Tulsa, OK 74105 Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan SAGE Tulsa will have their second pool party on Tuesday, July 26th at 10:30 am. Members can meet up at the Equality Center and carpool to the pool party. Lunch at the pool party will be burgers and hot dogs. The pool has a shallow end and also has railing with steps to help people into the pool. If you would like to attend, please email olivia.cotter@okeq.org to RSVP. The mission of SAGE Tulsa is to address issues related to lesbian, gay bisexual and transgender aging. In partnership with its constituents and allies, SAGE Tulsa works to achieve a high quality of life for LGBT older adults, supports and advocates for their rights, fosters a greater understanding of aging in all communities and promotes positive images of LGBT life in later years. SAGE Tulsa meets every Tuesday morning at 10:00 am at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Coming Out of the Shadows - LGBT History of Tulsa Tuesday July 26, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Free and open to the public Join us for a lecture by Dr. Brenton R. Wimmer who recently completed his PhD dissertation entitled "Coming Out of the Shadows: A social and educative history of male same-sex sexualities in Tulsa Oklahoma, 1836-2006" Published by the University of Oklahoma. Pictured with Geoffrey Brewster Vice President of the OkEq board of Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 4/23/26, 5:53 PM �OkEq eNews July 5th, 2016 5 of 8 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-July-5th--2016.html... directors. The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will house this definitive study on LGBTQ life and history in Tulsa. Toby Jenkins executive director calls it "Ground breaking, inspiring, scandalous, and the first time we have had the centuries long view of our oppression and the unsealing of our ability to create community against all odds." Yoga by Zach Territory Days: An Okla-Hoe-Down EVERY SUNDAY Saturday July 30, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 @4:30 pm We need to add on to the school house! Aunt Eller a.k.a. Toby Jenkins is hosting a barbecue dinner and barn dance to raise the funds. The territory folks need to get together and raise the roof. Oklahomans for Equality is presently raising capital funds to renovate the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. The Board of Directors and Trustees have unanimously approved an $800,000 capital renovation project. The garage, kenosha suite and special events room on the eastside of the center are slated for remodel and renovations. In 2015 over 50,000 individuals participated in programs and utilized our services creating an urgency for Oklahomans for Equality to: $5.00 per Session • expand medical services addressing LGBT health disparities • convert food service areas into commercial grade kitchen space • develop nutrition and wellness programs for LGBT older adults • broaden substance abuse counseling and support services • serve the growing numbers of LGBTQ youth in foster care • widen our programs for unemployed young adults and those homeless • increase services and programming for LGBTQ families with children • create more social programming space for fine arts and education events Gender Outreach Wednesdays 7:30 pm (First time interview required before attending) Email sharon.queen@okeq.org The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. $500-Table for 8 with open bar, barbecue dinner, and barn dance $75-Individual seat with open bar, barbecue dinner, and barn dance. $50-Individual seat with cash bar, barbecue dinner, and barn dance SATURDAY JULY 30, 6:30 PM $30-Barn dance admission with open bar DENNIS R. NEILL EQUALITY CENTER 621 E. 4TH ST., TULSA, OK 74120 TICKETS AVAIL.AILE ONU $20-Barn dance admission and 1 drink ticket AT Q«EQ.OIIG 0RIYPHONE Al(911)70-4297 A Fllf,IORAISEI FOR EQUALITY CENTER IIENOVATIONS Lambda Al-Anon Group Every Friday 7 p.m. Tickets are available now. To purchase, click on the corresponding link above. Equality Center Pride Store Prices have been reduced! These beautiful t-shirts celebrating the 2016 Tulsa Pride are available in our Pride Store for $15.00. Tie-dye is also available for $20.00 Survivors of Incest Anonymous Every Saturday 12:30 pm SIA strives to empower those who have survived childhood sexual abuse (who are not abusing any child), who want to become survivors and thrivers. For more information, visit siawso.org Be sure to "Like" the OkEq Pride Store Facebook page to keep up with the new items and new sale items Jolt Drag Queen Pancake Brunch Sunday July 17, 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Game Night $8.00 pre-sale, $10.00 at the door Pancake brunch with live entertainment. Mimosa's available for purchase. Funds help the Jolt Bowling Tournament Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library "Apples & Oranges" Clausen By Jan 4/23/26, 5:53 PM �OkEq eNews July 5th, 2016 6 of 8 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-July-5th--2016.html... After more than a decade of "marriage" to a woman with whom she was raising a daughter, Jan Clausen fell in love with a man, stunning herself and the lesbian community to which she had been intimately connected. The experience was, she writes, "like deliberately embarking on a sea cruise off the edge of a flat Earth." In her luminous and affecting memoir, Clausen charts the trajectory of her sexual life -- from her first kiss to her later loves -- and offers a stunning critique of society's insistence on yoking identity to desire. In the 1950s Pacific Northwest, Clausen grew up in a family in which extramarital sex, swearing, and spicy foods were verboten. In the sixties, she embraced the (hetero)sexual revolution, consorting with various adolescent Lotharios and failing miserably in her effort to become a topless dancer during her summer break from Reed College. After leaving school, she joined an experimental community, where she met her first woman lover. But it was amid New York's dynamic feminist milieu in the 1970s that she "crossed the pass of love" and fell for Leslie Kaplow, also a writer and activist. As a couple, they immersed themselves in the city's vibrant literary sisterhood and eventually launched their own literary magazine. In time, however, Clausen grew restless in her personal relationship and uneasy with what she calls People in Groups, those enforcers of ideological purity. Through her travels, she discovered sweet escape from her familiar world, especially through her activism in Nicaragua, whose war-ravaged streets would provide the backdrop for her unpardonable act: falling in love with a West Indian male lawyer. Deeply felt, gorgeously written, Apples and Oranges is a testament to the powers and perils of desire. It is also the story of one woman's mourning for the community that cast her out and a dazzling examination of the ways in which we all search for identity. Rejecting all efforts at sexual sorting, including the label "bisexual," for her own journey, Clausen arrives at an understanding of sexual attraction in which both likeness and difference emerge as deeply erotic. Whatever our passions, this groundbreaking work will never again let us consider the received categories of sexuality in the same light. Find this selection and more by visiting the Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library . You are invited to participate in a research study of health care related experiences shared by transgender and gender nonconforming individuals in rural or remote areas. As a participant, you will be invited to share your perspectives and experience in a 1 hour interview. Upon completing the interview, you will have the opportunity to be entered in a drawing for a $20 gift certificate from Amazon.com by submitting your email address. Your email address will not be connected to your responses and will only be used to send you the link for the Amazon.com electronic gift card code if your email is randomly selected in the drawing. For more information, or to participate, please contact Douglas Knutson by calling 405-459-0241 or by writing to douglas.knutson@okstate.edu. Calling all rural transgender and gender nonconforming individuals to participate in a research study You are invited to participate in a research study of health care related experiences shared by transgender and gender nonconforming individuals in rural and remote areas. As a participant, you will be invited to share your perspectives and experiences in a 1 hour interview. Enter a drawing for a $20 Amazon Gift Card Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Room Rentals The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has many spaces for your next meeting or event. To check dates, reserve your next event or receive pricing information, contact sharon.queen@okeq.org Stop by for a quick view of the Event Center and pick up a space rental sheet. EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and community. Workforce Oklahoma Access Point Open every day Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-bystep instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. Guiding Right HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Monday 4 - 8 pm Testing provided by Guiding Right Testing For more information or to participate contact Douglas Knutson at: Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center douglas.knutson@okstate.edu Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Friday 4 - 8 pm 4/23/26, 5:53 PM �OkEq eNews July 5th, 2016 7 of 8 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-July-5th--2016.html... Saturday 4 - 7 pm Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. Intimate Partner Violence Survivors Support Group Last Wednesday of each month from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Domestic violence is the use of physical, sexual, threatening or emotional force to frighten, intimidate and control an intimate partner. This support and educational group is for individuals who have survived domestic violence and are ready to explore their personal healing process and find hope. The group will provide emotional support, information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal, and may include specific goals such as creating a safety plan, reducing risk of future violence, increasing positive coping skills and addressing the impact of trauma. A specialized therapist will provide the free services, and confidentiality is paramount. For more information contact Jim Scholl at 918.631.2722 Sexual Assault Survivors Support Group 7204 . Pine Tulsa, OK 918-836-8700 21 and Above bar and lounge Last Wednesday of each month from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Sexual assault is any forced or coerced sexual activity, such as unwanted touching or forced penetration committed against a person's will or without consent. This support group will meet together to discuss their experiences, share ideas, and provide emotional support for one another. Additionally, highly trained providers will offer information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal. Specific goals for sessions may include crises stabilization, safety planning, increasing selfregulatory skills, addressing trauma through cognitive processing, reconnecting to support systems, family and the community, and preventing re-victimization. All services are free of charge, and confidentiality is paramount. For more information contact Jim Scholl at 918.631.2722. 4/23/26, 5:53 PM �OkEq eNews July 5th, 2016 8 of 8 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-July-5th--2016.html... MISSION: Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Toby Jenkins Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org Olivia Cotter Office Manager Olivia.Cotter@OkEq.org Sharon Queen Facilities Coordinator Sharon.Queen@OkEq.org Jose Vega Program Coordinator Jose.Vega@OkEq.org Alex Wade Special Projects Alex.Wade@OkEq.org r-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------, Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Hours: Mon - Sat Noon-9 p.m. | Sun Noon-6 p.m. Oklahomans for Equality | 621 E. 4th Street | Tulsa, OK 74120 | 918.743.4297 www.okeq.org I 4/23/26, 5:53 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/53d77949226dbe0457613af09d8bdcf5.pdf 4a03e34ec9a1082736eb84e8ee8a56c1 PDF Text Text OkEq eNews October 13th, 2016 1 of 8 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-October-13th--2016... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq eNews e news oklahomans for equality Rooftop Rally Saturday October 15, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Oklahomans for Equality is going purple and blowing the centers roof off! Let's show LGBT youth they're not alone. Let's stand together against bullying for Spirit day October 15th, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. on top of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center! We invite everyone to wear purple and join this year's ultimate roof top rally! Your purple shirt is your ticket in and symbolizes your support for LGBT youth as well as speaking out against bullying. This event is is free to attend. For more information or to RSVP email Jose.vega@okeq.org October 13th, 2016 In This Issue Rooftop Rally Pryor Rendering Equality Business Alliance Mixer Article Headline 1980: The Year It All Began Center Awareness Day Pop-up Shop Fundraiser Zombie House Stonewall National Education Project Display October Volunteer of the Month Call for Exhibition Proposals First Thursday Art Opening Thanksgiving Dinner Pride Store Rainbow Library After the rally there will be a screening of the movie Julio of Jackson Heights. The movie will be projected on the side of the building with seating in the parking lot, just like a drive-in movie. There will be a concession stand and free popcorn. Click here to watch the trailer " Julio of Jackson Heights" is the story of how all this changed. It is the story of how a handful of people - Julio's friends and family - decided that they would not accept the official police report, and learned how to organize, ultimately bringing their case to the attention of then Mayor Dinkins. And it is the story of how their actions sparked a movement that founded the Queens Pride Parade, supported the creation of over a dozen LGBT organizations and ultimately served as the platform that elected two openly gay candidates to the New York City Council. Twenty years later, the Rivera family, Julio's friends, community leaders and the police speak of the decisions they made and reflect upon the changes they set in motion. Pryor Rendering October 13-16 Tulsa Performing Arts Center 110 E. 2nd St., Tulsa, OK 74103 In Pryor Oklahoma during the 1960's, the promise of heaven and the stench of decay mingle in the air as young Charlie Hope and his hard-drinking grandfather, and fundamentalist Pentecostal mother harbor secrets of desire, drink and delusions. Pryor Rendering is Charlie's coming-of-age story, where choosing love and the truth that lives in his heart nearly renders his family to the bone. Pryor Rendering is being presented in the Williams Theatre at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center, 2nd and Cincinnati, from October 13 - 16. Evening performances are at 8:00 PM and the matinee performance is at 2:00 PM. The production is recommended for mature audience. Tickets are $20 to $32. The LGBT $10 youth/student tickets (live theatre at movie prices) are now available. For more information go to AmericanTheatreCompany.org or call 918-747-9494. For tickets call 918-596-7111 or go to MyTicketOffice.com OkEq Board Meeting 7 p.m. Thursday, October 20th Dennis R. Neill Equality Center All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. OkEq Art Exhibition The September exhibit at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center features the combined works of Jeanie Weber and Lyn Lucas. It is entitled "Naturally Speaking" Family Ties Equality Business Alliance Mixer October 19, 6:00 p.m. Look Eyecare & Eyewear 3746 S Peoria Ave, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74105 Not only is LOOK Eyecare & Eyewear your onestop shop for eye care and trendy eyewear in Tulsa, but it also offers a level of service that you would expect from a family-run business.... because it is! Family Ties is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBT parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Family Ties contact olivia.cotter@okeq.org If you have any questions about insurance benefits or eyewear, Jennifer is here to help you! Call 918-992-5337 to schedule your visit today! The Equality Business Alliance networking mixers are terrific venues for you to meet prospective clients. Mixers are open to non-members as well as EBA members. 4/23/26, 6:20 PM �OkEq eNews October 13th, 2016 2 of 8 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-October-13th--2016... Be sure to bring business cards, business information, brochures, etc. Hosting a networking mixer is a great way to showcase your business. You may host at your establishment or use the Equality Center. If you would like to host a mixer, send an email to jose.vega@okeq.org for more information. Lawyer in the Library October 12, November 9, December 14 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. E UALITY Business Alliance Lawyer in the Library is an opportunity to meet with a lawyer about topics such as family law (divorce, paternity, custody, child support), landlord/tenant , estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment necessary.. Keep Coming Back Meditation Group Every Monday from 6:30 to 7:30 October Video eNews 1980: The Year It All Began Saturday October 22, 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 In 1980, Jimmy Carter was still in the White House and everybody wanted to know who shot JR on the #1 TV show Dallas. The Empire Strikes Back, The Blue Lagoon and Private Benjamin were the top movies. "Another One Bites The Dust" by Queen was the #1 Song. And a group of Gay men and Lesbians and straight allies came together to found Oklahomans for Human Rights which we know today as Oklahomans for Equality today. Committed to advocating for the rights of LGBTQ Oklahomans for 37 years we enter a new phase of expanded outreach. Get your 70s and 80s vintage clothing and join us for a trip back in time as we raise money for our Equality Center renovations project. DJ Crystal will be spinning your favorite hits from the 70s and 80s. Disco Drag Queen Nicole Carrington aka Dale Hogan will be in the house. We have prizes for the best 1980s costumes. Enter the lip syncing 80's contest and walk away with some big cash. $300 for a table for 8 with an open bar. Or $5.00 for a single admission with a cash bar. $300-Table for 8 with open bar. $5.00 Individual seat with cash bar. Tickets are available now by clicking on the ticket link or purchase tickets by contacting Olivia Cotter at 918-743-4297 or email olivia.cotter@okeq.org This Narcotics Anonymous meditation meeting has a group meditation followed by reading NA literature and sharing. Everyone is welcome regardless of age race sexual identity or religion, the only requirement for membership is the desire to stop using drugs. There are no dues or fees. We are not affiliated with any outside organization and are selfsupporting through our own contributions. Whether you have a dollar for the basket or not please join us and keep coming back. For more information contact, Deborah Spradlin at deborahspradlin2013@gmail.com Healthcare Navigator Thursdays 1-4 p.m. beginning September 1st Do you need assistance with open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare? Meet with Mary Jones, Planned Parenthood's Healthcare Navigator. She will be more than happy to help anyone and everyone who is interested in enrolling with the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare. Contact Mary Jones at 918-587-4621 or mary.jones@ppheartland.org Counseling Services Counselors are donating their services to Oklahomans for Equality. Please be patient when setting up appointment times. It can take up to 2 weeks for them to find an available time to see you. Center Awareness Day Saturday October 22, 12:00 - 4:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Have you ever wanted to know what your LGBT center had to offer? Now is your chance, Oklahomans for Equality is hosting an open house and a program expo event on October 22nd, 2016 from Noon to 4pm! This is your chance to learn more about what Oklahomans for Equality at the Dennis R. Neill Equality center offers and what programs are available. A chance to meet and greet the facilitators of the programs you may be interested and answer any question you may have. For more information please contact Jose.vega@okeq.org Dr. Kurt Choate Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a Sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required Contact Dr. Kurt Choate, LPC at 918.449.6574 4/23/26, 6:20 PM �OkEq eNews October 13th, 2016 3 of 8 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-October-13th--2016... DrKurt@OkEq.org Pop-up Shop Fundraiser Sunday October 23, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Come and SHOP some some AMAZING items and SUPPORT the EXPANSION of the OkEq EQUALITY CENTER at the same time! All vendors have generously agreed to donate a portion of their sales to this cause! Also, have your photo taken for the 918 Project while you're there (details below)! There's something for everyone! Pop-up shop benefiting Oklahomans for Equality! Featuring LulaRoe, Stitchwitch OK, Steve Cluck, and more! oklahomans fot equality POP UP SHOP VENDORS: LULAROE AMBER LITWACK is a mobile Pop Up Fashion Boutique specializing in comfortable, adorable and affordable clothing of all ages and sizes! (XXS-3XL). [i]j ~~I~@@ CL«.fc.t<; STEVE CLUCK is a Tulsa-based pop artist, designer, and photographer. In 2005, he created the "I Heart Tulsa" and "Don't Hate the 918" campaigns, which have become unofficial slogans and a locally popular product line. Jenna Pike Tuesdays and Thursdays by appointment only. Gender identity, sexual orientation, mood or anxiety concerns, and/or individuals who have experienced a traumatic event. Appointments are required. Contact Jenna at jennifer.pike@okstate.edu (918) 594-8568 918 PROJECT Steve Cluck is photographing nine-hundred and eighteen awesome people who live, work, and play in the 918 area code. STITCHWITCH OK is a small hand embroidery business by Amanda Lowe. She focuses her material around progressive, political and other culturally relevant subjects DARCI MCFARLAND is currently working on a book that she is editing and fundraising for entitled Post-Traumatically Stressed Feminist that features the work of over 40 feminist artists with PTSD about their lives and the daily realities of being a trauma survivor. Zombie House October 28 - 31, 7:00 - 11:00 p.m. nightly Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 OKEQ Zombie House is back and even more terrifying than last year. We will have 18,000 feet of pure terror! There are zombies in Tulsa and they have infested the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Escape the Zombies on October 28th, 29th 30th and 31st, 2016. These are real flesh eating zombies being housed in complete and total darkness in downtown Tulsa. The worst part is there is only one way out, and it's your mission to find the exit and survive this zombie apocalypse. For more details please contact jose.vega@okeq.org or on Facebook. Tiffany Zwart Monday -Thursday by appointment only. Gender identity, sexual orientation, mood or anxiety concerns, and/or individuals who have experienced a traumatic event. Appointments are required. Contact Tiffany at tzwart@okstate.edu (918) 594-8568 Tickets are now available online! {•70MBIE} APOCAl~YPSE ' I \VILL SURVIVE THE ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE DENNIS R. NEILL EQUALITY CENTER Remembering Seneca Falls, Selma And Stonewall Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Andria Whipple Monday -Thursday by appointment only. Issues surrounding gender identity, sexual orientation, mood or anxiety concerns, and/or individuals who have experienced a traumatic event. Appointments are required. Contact Andria at andria.whipple@okstate.edu (918) 914-9746 Jess White I am available for appointments on Tuesday from 8am-4pm and Thursday from 8am-11:30am . I have experience working with anxiety, depression, gender identity, sexual/affectional orientation, trauma, and life transitions. I also have experience working with children and adolescents. You can contact me at jess.white@okstate.edu or (832)-405-2534 . In his second inaugural address in January, 2013, President Obama surprised many listeners by mentioning Stonewall in the same breath as Seneca Falls and Selma - giving the struggle for gay rights the historical weight of the fights for gender and racial equality. "We, the people, declare today that the most evident of truths - that all of us are created equal - is the star that guides us still; just as it guided our forebears through Seneca Falls, and Selma, and Stonewall; just as it guided all those men and women, sung and unsung, who left footprints along this great Mall, to hear a preacher say that we cannot walk alone; to hear a King proclaim that our individual freedom is inextricably bound to the freedom of every soul on Earth." In honor of LGBTQ history month Stonewall Museum has created a 4 -panel Diversity Exhibition that contextualizes the LGBT civil rights movement within the larger historical context of civil rights struggles throughout United States history. We have the Obama Remembers Seneca Falls, Selma, Stonewall exhibit on display at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Brendan Glon Brendon is available for appointments from 8-3pm on Tuesday and from 2-6pm on Wednesdays. He is experienced with working with clients in the rainbow community, including 4/23/26, 6:20 PM �OkEq eNews October 13th, 2016 4 of 8 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-October-13th--2016... The celebration of diversity is part of the American Promise and dream. It is a reason for our much-admired position in the world. In fact, the United States is one of the few peaceful, multi-ethnic and multi-racial societies in the world today. Individuals who have been members of the groups featured in the Stonewall National Museum and Archives Diversity Panels -- Women, African-Americans and Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) individuals -- were largely silent and invisible in public life. It took almost a hundred years after the founding of America for the voices of these marginalized and discriminated groups to begin to be heard in public forums and in the courts. Public attitudes and laws conspired to keep these groups "in their place". Their struggles to achieve genuine equality are central to the on-going efforts to make the American dream into the American reality for all. sexual or affectional orientation, gender identity, spirituality, trauma history, depression, anxiety, and social issues. He works from a values oriented and humanistic theoretical model. Contact Brendon atglon@okstate.edu or by contacting the OSU Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 594-8568 Stonewall National Education Project is uniquely poised through its vast national network of professionals, to help eliminate barriers, stand up for and empower our young people in a time when it has never been more vital. Stonewall National Education Project is an advocate for the safety, inclusion, and value of LGBTQ students, with a focus on improvising student achievement, attendance and graduation rates. Now in its fifth year, the Stonewall National Education Project positively impacts the lives of countless LGBT youth, and their classmates, from a spectrum of major cities and small towns across the nation. At its annual national symposium, district administrators and educators, federal and state policy makers, funders, advocacy organizations and thought leaders gather to increase their knowledge of strategies for successfully supporting LGBTQ youth and increase awareness of federal and state laws supporting and protecting LGBTQ youth through what federal programs and federal funds are currently available. Volunteer of the Month October 2016 Sara-Jane Gray Sara-Jane has been volunteering at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center since May 5. 2016. "I became a volunteer to help with my Tulsa Community College Tulsa Achieves hours and to support my newly discovered LGBT family. I love all of the people who we meet working here. They come in all shapes sizes and orientations and I love meeting everyone!" When Sara-Jane is not working the front desk she is a student at Tulsa Community College and enjoys video games. Sara-Jane includes "The program I like the most is most definitely the transgender support program, it is the one I am most involved in and love all the people involved. I do recommend volunteering here, it is just such an open and caring place that is just a wonderful place to be." Fallyn Lee Fallyn Lee graduated with a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Ball State University in 2015. She is currently a doctoral student in Oklahoma State University's Counseling Psychology program. Fallyn has experience working with intimate partner violence, sexual assault, spiritual concerns, and trauma. She has also worked with children and adolescents using both talk and play therapy. Contact Fallyn at fallynl@ostatemail.okstate.edu We thank you for your devotion Sara-Jane! If you would like to volunteer contact Jose Vega at jose.vega@okeq.org Non-Binary Support Group 2017 Call for Exhibition Proposals Entry Deadline October 15, 2016 The OkEq gallery at the Dennis R Neill Equality center in Tulsa, Oklahoma is now accepting proposals for the 2017 Exhibition Calendar. Each chosen exhibit will be on display for approximately 30 days. Our gallery encourages emerging artists and fresh challenging work in all media, including installation works. Proposals should include a paragraph or two about your vision for an exhibit, as well as 5 jpg images which represent your current work. All proposals must be submitted online. Third Wednesday of each month from 7-9 p.m. A new support group for folks who identify with non-binary genders, including but not limited to, genderqueer, genderfluid, agender, bigender, neutrois, genderflux, and more. This group will be a safe space to discuss our identities, receive support, and build a strong nonbinary community in Tulsa. For information contact Vic Wiener at vfwiener@gmail.com Proposals incorporating the work of 2 artists or a small group are also acceptable. Artists who have not shown in the gallery before will be given priority consideration. Please let us know if your idea for an exhibit will require months to prepare or if you have calendar restrictions. We would also like to know if you could be ready to go quickly, as those early months are sometimes hard to fill. OkEq will host the opening night reception for the artist(s), on the first Thursday of the month. Each exhibit is hung on the Tuesday prior. No additional work will be accepted after initial delivery. There will be a 30% commission on work sold. Artists will be asked to provide a "door prize" which will be awarded by a drawing at close of opening night. Artist will also provide "museum cards" for each piece, stating the title, and price, with other information being optional. A bio and artist statement is due to the OkEq gallery on the 1st of the month prior to the exhibit, for publicity purposes. SOS Group Mondays 7:00 pm This open Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) Recovery and Sobriety Group meets every Monday at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information, visit www.SOSTulsa.org Deadline for submissions is October 15, 2016. Notifications will be sent out by November 1, 2016. Please submit by e-mail to jose.vega@okeq.org, with the subject heading "OkEq gallery proposal" First Thursday Art Opening Thursday November 3, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Live Free! Coming Out Workshop 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of the month 7:00 - 8:00 pm. ComingOut@OkEq.org Facilitated by James Prather The November showcase and exhibit of local artists will feature the works of Oklahoma Youth who are active in local Gay Straight Alliances, Diversity Clubs, and Social Justice Clubs and the Youth/Elder Storytelling Group beginning with a reception on Thursday, November 3rd from 6-9pm and continuing throughout the month. Oklahoma has a myriad of LGBTQ Youth Support Groups ranging from centers, safe houses, projects and school centered organizations. This show will feature art created by those youth who are active in the groups. They were given a broad prompt of "Liberation" to inspire their art, and asked to interpret it in any way that made sense to them; the exciting works are palpable. The art will be a variety of photography, painting, drawing, and other visual arts. For an added perk to draw you to the opening night reception, there will be a performance of The Youth/Elder Storytelling Group. This performanceart and dialogue will combine youth and elders telling their stories of life, coming out, and growing up LGBTQ. This hour long piece will take you on a journey from 1945 to the future, with autobiographical tales of joy, fear, denial, and self-acceptance. Come prepared to be inspired and touched. The show begins with a reception on Thursday, November 3rd from 6-9pm where there will be a door prize drawn Brought to You Bi the Letter B Second Tuesday of each month at 4/23/26, 6:20 PM �OkEq eNews October 13th, 2016 5 of 8 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-October-13th--2016... of the artist's work; the show continues throughout the month. www.okeq.org 7:00 p.m. Come Home for the Holiday Thanksgiving Dinner Thursday November 24, 12:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 OkEq invites you to join us on Thanksgiving Day for a FREE community meal at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Please confirm your attendance by contacting Olivia Cotter at olivia.cotter@okeq.org or by calling 918-743-4297. The group is open to all bi, pan, queer, fluid folks and their allies. Local affirming and inclusive congregations and OkEq provide a wonderful meal every year. The meal will be served at 12:00 p.m. Please arrive by 12:00 p.m. Lunch will be provided by: Unity Church of Christianity Parish Church of Saint Jerome Bethany Christian Church College Hill Presbyterian Church Christ Church Episcopal Boston Avenue United Methodist Church All Souls Unitarian Church St. Paul's United Methodist Diversity Christian Fellowship International Eastside Christian Church University United Methodist Church Equality Center Pride Store New love tote bags in the Pride Shop $22 SAGE Tulsa (Service & Advocacy For Gay Elders) Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan II VE Be sure to "Like" the OkEq Pride Store Facebook page to keep up with the new items and new sale items Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 "Pryor Rendering" By: Gary Reed Based on the acclaimed novel by Gary Reed, Pryor Rendering is the coming of age story of Charlie Hope, born on a pool table in Pryor, Oklahoma, in the 1960s. We meet Charlie at age 12, as he's trying to connect with Chick, his alcoholic grandfather and sole adult father figure. He also longs for a relationship with his mother Ida, who inexplicably nurtures an ardent devotion to Jesus, which isolates and excludes her only child. By the age of 17, Charlie is resigned to his alienation when he begins a complex relationship with Dewar, a tough kid who lives in the local home for orphaned boys. Charlie must learn to free himself from the demons of his Pryor past, take off for a better life, and find his emotional and spiritual home in the most unlikely and ironic of places. Yoga by Zach Find this selection and more by visiting the Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library . $5.00 per Session v Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:30 pm (First time interview required before attending) Email sharon.queen@okeq.org The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. 4/23/26, 6:20 PM �OkEq eNews October 13th, 2016 6 of 8 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-October-13th--2016... Lambda Al-Anon Group Every Friday 7 p.m. Survivors of Incest Anonymous Every Saturday 12:30 pm SIA strives to empower those who have survived childhood sexual abuse (who are not abusing any child), who want to become survivors and thrivers. For more information, visit siawso.org Game Night Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Room Rentals The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has many spaces for your next meeting or event. To check dates, reserve your next event or receive pricing information, contact sharon.queen@okeq.org Stop by for a quick view of the Event Center and pick up a space rental sheet. EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and community. Workforce Oklahoma Access Point Open every day Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax 4/23/26, 6:20 PM �OkEq eNews October 13th, 2016 7 of 8 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-October-13th--2016... machine, as well as step-by-step instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Friday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 7 pm Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. Guiding Right HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Beginning October 13 Guiding Right will be testing the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. Intimate Partner Violence Survivors Support Group Last Wednesday of each month from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Domestic violence is the use of physical, sexual, threatening or emotional force to frighten, intimidate and control an intimate partner. This support and educational group is for individuals who have survived domestic violence and are ready to explore their personal healing process and find hope. The group will provide emotional support, information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal, and may include specific goals such as creating a safety plan, reducing risk of future violence, increasing positive coping skills and addressing the impact of trauma. A specialized therapist will provide the free services, and confidentiality is paramount. For more information contact Jim Scholl at 918.631.2722 Sexual Assault Survivors Support Group Last Wednesday of each month from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Sexual assault is any forced or coerced sexual activity, such as unwanted touching or forced penetration committed against a person's will or without consent. This support group will meet together to discuss their experiences, share ideas, and provide emotional support for one another. Additionally, highly trained providers will offer information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal. Specific goals for sessions may include crises stabilization, safety planning, increasing selfregulatory skills, addressing trauma through cognitive processing, reconnecting to support systems, family and the community, and preventing re-victimization. All 4/23/26, 6:20 PM �OkEq eNews October 13th, 2016 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-October-13th--2016.. services are free of charge, and confidentiality is paramount. For more information contact Jim Scholl at 918.631.2722. MISSION: Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Toby Jenkins Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org Olivia Cotter Office Manager Olivia.Cotter@OkEq.org Sharon Queen Facilities Coordinator Sharon.Queen@OkEq.org Jose Vega Program Coordinator Jose.Vega@OkEq.org Alex Wade Special Projects Alex.Wade@OkEq.org Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Hours: Mon - Sat Noon-9 p.m. | Sun Noon-6 p.m. Oklahomans for Equality | 621 E. 4th Street | Tulsa, OK 74120 | 918.743.4297 www.okeq.org I •~fi:t·1l , . .. . . . . • r--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------, 8 of 8 4/23/26, 6:20 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/d9bca25878bf1e72071241b872a0d8e3.pdf 6f5a61de9836c3f5efc708951d209e3f PDF Text Text OkEq eNews October 19th, 2016 1 of 8 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-October-19th--2016... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq eNews e news oklahomans for equality Equality Business Alliance Mixer October 19th, 2016 In This Issue Equality Business Alliance Mixer 1980: The Year It All Began Center Awareness Day Pop-up Shop Fundraiser Zombie Call Zombie House October 19, 6:00 p.m. Look Eyecare & Eyewear 3746 S Peoria Ave, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74105 Family Ties Trick-or-Treat Stonewall National Education Project Display Not only is LOOK Eyecare & Eyewear your onestop shop for eye care and trendy eyewear in Tulsa, but it also offers a level of service that you would expect from a family-run business.... because it is! Free Flu Shots Ladies Social Club Gay Men's Dinner Group First Thursday Art Opening Transgender Day of Remebrance Two-Spirit Documentary Thanksgiving Dinner Compassionate Tulsa October Volunteer of the Month Article Headline Pride Store Rainbow Library If you have any questions about insurance benefits or eyewear, Jennifer is here to help you! Call 918-992-5337 to schedule your visit today! The Equality Business Alliance networking mixers are terrific venues for you to meet prospective clients. Mixers are open to non-members as well as EBA members. Be sure to bring business cards, business information, brochures, etc. Hosting a networking mixer is a great way to showcase your business. You may host at your establishment or use the Equality Center. If you would like to host a mixer, send an email to jose.vega@okeq.org for more information. E UALITY Business Alliance OkEq Board Meeting 7 p.m. Thursday, October 20th Dennis R. Neill Equality Center All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. OkEq Art Exhibition The September exhibit at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center features the combined works of Jeanie Weber and Lyn Lucas. It is entitled "Naturally Speaking" 1980: The Year It All Began Saturday October 22, 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 In 1980, Jimmy Carter was still in the White House and everybody wanted to know who shot JR on the #1 TV show Dallas. The Empire Strikes Back, The Blue Lagoon and Private Benjamin were the top movies. "Another One Bites The Dust" by Queen was the #1 Song. And a group of Gay men and Lesbians and straight allies came together to found Oklahomans for Human Rights which we know today as Oklahomans for Equality today. Committed to advocating for the rights of LGBTQ Oklahomans for 37 years we enter a new phase of expanded outreach. Get your 70s and 80s vintage clothing and join us for a trip back in time as we raise money for our Equality Center renovations project. DJ Crystal will be spinning your favorite hits from the 70s and 80s. Disco Drag Queen Nicole Carrington aka Dale Hogan will be in the house. We have prizes for the best 1980s costumes. Enter the lip syncing 80's contest and walk away with some big cash. $300 for a table for 8 with an open bar. Or $5.00 for a single admission with a cash bar. $300-Table for 8 with open bar. $5.00 Individual seat with cash bar. Tickets are available now by clicking on the ticket link or purchase tickets by contacting Olivia Cotter Family Ties Family Ties is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBT parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Family Ties contact olivia.cotter@okeq.org Lawyer in the Library October 12, November 9, December 14 4/23/26, 6:21 PM �OkEq eNews October 19th, 2016 2 of 8 at ,......- - https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-October-19th--2016... . -- . 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. 918-743-4297 or email olivia.cotter@okeq.org Lawyer in the Library is an opportunity to meet with a lawyer about topics such as family law (divorce, paternity, custody, child support), landlord/tenant , estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment necessary.. Center Awareness Day Saturday October 22, 12:00 - 4:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Have you ever wanted to know what your LGBT center had to offer? Keep Coming Back Meditation Group Now is your chance, Oklahomans for Equality is hosting an open house and a program expo event on October 22nd, 2016 from Noon to 4pm! Every Monday from 6:30 to 7:30 This is your chance to learn more about what Oklahomans for Equality at the Dennis R. Neill Equality center offers and what programs are available. A chance to meet and greet the facilitators of the programs you may be interested and answer any question you may have. For more information please contact Jose.vega@okeq.org Pop-up Shop Fundraiser Sunday October 23, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Come and SHOP some some AMAZING items and SUPPORT the EXPANSION of the OkEq EQUALITY CENTER at the same time! All vendors have generously agreed to donate a portion of their sales to this cause! Also, have your photo taken for the 918 Project while you're there (details below)! There's something for everyone! Pop-up shop benefiting Oklahomans for Equality! Featuring LulaRoe, Stitchwitch OK, Steve Cluck, and more! Oklahomans for equality POP UP SHOP VENDORS: LULAROE AMBER LITWACK is a mobile Pop Up Fashion Boutique specializing in comfortable, adorable and affordable clothing of all ages and sizes! (XXS-3XL). Ill]] ~~I~ @@ CL'fC::~ STEVE CLUCK is a Tulsa-based pop artist, designer, and photographer. In 2005, he created the "I Heart Tulsa" and "Don't Hate the 918" campaigns, which have become unofficial slogans and a locally popular product line. 918 PROJECT Steve Cluck is photographing nine-hundred and eighteen awesome people who live, work, and play in the 918 area code. This Narcotics Anonymous meditation meeting has a group meditation followed by reading NA literature and sharing. Everyone is welcome regardless of age race sexual identity or religion, the only requirement for membership is the desire to stop using drugs. There are no dues or fees. We are not affiliated with any outside organization and are selfsupporting through our own contributions. Whether you have a dollar for the basket or not please join us and keep coming back. For more information contact, Deborah Spradlin at deborahspradlin2013@gmail.com STITCHWITCH OK is a small hand embroidery business by Amanda Lowe. She focuses her material around progressive, political and other culturally relevant subjects DARCI MCFARLAND is currently working on a book that she is editing and fundraising for entitled Post-Traumatically Stressed Feminist that features the work of over 40 feminist artists with PTSD about their lives and the daily realities of being a trauma survivor. Healthcare Navigator Thursdays 1-4 p.m. beginning Zombie Call Do you need assistance with open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare? Meet with Mary Jones, Planned Parenthood's Healthcare Navigator. She will be more than happy to help anyone and everyone who is interested in enrolling with the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare. Contact Mary Jones at 918-587-4621 or mary.jones@ppheartland.org - - - -- - - - - Oct 28-31, 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Do you want to be part of the best Zombie House in Tulsa? OKEQ Zombie House is back and even more terrifying than last year. We will have 18,000 feet of pure terror! OKEQ needs Counseling Services Counselors are donating their services to Oklahomans for Equality. Please be patient when setting up appointment times. It can take up to 2 weeks for them to find an available time to see you. volunteers who like to scare, chase, and eat rainbow brains. If you want to volunteer and be part of this scary fun please contact jose.vega@okeq.org. "There are zombies in Tulsa and they have infested the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Escape the Zombies on October 28th, 29th 30th and 31st, 2016. These are real flesh eating zombies being housed in complete and total darkness in downtown Tulsa. The worst part is there is only one way out, and it's your mission to find the exit and survive this zombie apocalypse." If you want to volunteer and be part of this scary fun please contact jose.vega@okeq.org. Zombie House October 28 - 31, 7:00 - 11:00 p.m. nightly Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 OKEQ Zombie House is back and even more terrifying than last year. We will have 18,000 feet of pure terror! There are zombies in Tulsa and they have infested the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Escape the Zombies on October 28th, 29th 30th and 31st, 2016. These are real flesh eating zombies being housed in complete and total darkness in downtown Tulsa. The worst part is there is only one way out, and it's your mission to find the exit and survive this zombie apocalypse. For more details please contact jose.vega@okeq.org or on Facebook. Dr. Kurt Choate Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a Sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required Contact Dr. Kurt Choate, LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org 4/23/26, 6:21 PM �OkEq eNews October 19th, 2016 3 of 8 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-October-19th--2016... Tickets are now available online! Jenna Pike Tuesdays and Thursdays by appointment only. Gender identity, sexual orientation, mood or anxiety concerns, and/or individuals who have experienced a traumatic event. Appointments are required. Contact Jenna at jennifer.pike@okstate.edu (918) 594-8568 Family Ties Trick-or-Treat Monday October 31, 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Tiffany Zwart Monday -Thursday by appointment only. Gender identity, sexual orientation, mood or anxiety concerns, and/or individuals who have experienced a traumatic event. Appointments are required. Contact Tiffany at tzwart@okstate.edu (918) 594-8568 The Bring your trick-or-treaters in to the Equality Center on Halloween for a family photo. Each child will receive a plush rainbow bear and a bag of treats . Family Ties is a group of, and for, gay families in the Tulsa area, and those who support them. Andria Whipple Monday -Thursday by appointment only. Issues surrounding gender identity, sexual orientation, mood or anxiety concerns, and/or individuals who have experienced a traumatic event. Appointments are required. Contact Andria at andria.whipple@okstate.edu (918) 914-9746 Remembering Seneca Falls, Selma And Stonewall Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 In his second inaugural address in January, 2013, President Obama surprised many listeners by mentioning Stonewall in the same breath as Seneca Falls and Selma - giving the struggle for gay rights the historical weight of the fights for gender and racial equality. "We, the people, declare today that the most evident of truths - that all of us are created equal - is the star that guides us still; just as it guided our forebears through Seneca Falls, and Selma, and Stonewall; just as it guided all those men and women, sung and unsung, who left footprints along this great Mall, to hear a preacher say that we cannot walk alone; to hear a King proclaim that our individual freedom is inextricably bound to the freedom of every soul on Earth." In honor of LGBTQ history month Stonewall Museum has created a 4 -panel Diversity Exhibition that contextualizes the LGBT civil rights movement within the larger historical context of civil rights struggles throughout United States history. We have the Obama Remembers Seneca Falls, Selma, Stonewall exhibit on display at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Jess White I am available for appointments on Tuesday from 8am-4pm and Thursday from 8am-11:30am . I have experience working with anxiety, depression, gender identity, sexual/affectional orientation, trauma, and life transitions. I also have experience working with children and adolescents. You can contact me at jess.white@okstate.edu or (832)-405-2534 . The celebration of diversity is part of the American Promise and dream. It is a reason for our much-admired position in the world. In fact, the United States is one of the few peaceful, multi-ethnic and multi-racial societies in the world today. Individuals who have been members of the groups featured in the Stonewall National Museum and Archives Diversity Panels -- Women, African-Americans and Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) individuals -- were largely silent and invisible in public life. It took almost a hundred years after the founding of America for the voices of these marginalized and discriminated groups to begin to be heard in public forums and in the courts. Public attitudes and laws conspired to keep these groups "in their place". Their struggles to achieve genuine equality are central to the on-going efforts to make the American dream into the American reality for all. Stonewall National Education Project is uniquely poised through its vast national network of professionals, to help eliminate barriers, stand up for and empower our young people in a time when it has never been more vital. Stonewall National Education Project is an advocate for the safety, inclusion, and value of LGBTQ students, with a focus on improvising student achievement, attendance and graduation rates. Now in its fifth year, the Stonewall National Education Project positively impacts the lives of countless LGBT youth, and their classmates, from a spectrum of major cities and small towns across the nation. At its annual national symposium, district administrators and educators, federal and state policy makers, funders, advocacy Brendan Glon Brendon is available for appointments from 8-3pm on Tuesday and from 2-6pm on Wednesdays. He is experienced with working with clients in the rainbow community, including sexual or affectional orientation, gender identity, spirituality, trauma 4/23/26, 6:21 PM �OkEq eNews October 19th, 2016 4 of 8 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-October-19th--2016... organizations and thought leaders gather to increase their knowledge of strategies for successfully supporting LGBTQ youth and increase awareness of federal and state laws supporting and protecting LGBTQ youth through what federal programs and federal funds are currently available. Free Flu Shots Provided by Walgreens Tuesday November 1, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 history, depression, anxiety, and social issues. He works from a values oriented and humanistic theoretical model. Contact Brendon atglon@okstate.edu or by contacting the OSU Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 594-8568 No appointment necessary FIGHT -GETTHE FLU Fallyn Lee Fallyn Lee graduated with a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Ball State University in 2015. She is currently a doctoral student in Oklahoma State University's Counseling Psychology program. Fallyn has experience working with intimate partner violence, sexual assault, spiritual concerns, and trauma. She has also worked with children and adolescents using both talk and play therapy. Contact Fallyn at fallynl@ostatemail.okstate.edu Ladies Social Club - Road Trip Saturday October 22 Talimena Scenic Byway Ladies Social Club is a group for women. Monthly events take place the second Friday of each month and for other special events. Let's caravan and look at fall foliage! This will be a day trip. We'll figure out the details as a group. Who's in? This is during the peak window for fall colors. For more information check out the Facebook event Gay Men's Dinner Group Tuesday November 1, 6:30 p.m. Bangkok Thai Buffet 3313 E. 32nd Pl., Tulsa, OK 74135 Gay Men's Dinner Group is a social support group of gay and bisexual men who meet monthly for dinner and for other special occasions. Non-Binary Support Group Third Wednesday of each month from 7-9 p.m. A new support group for folks who identify with non-binary genders, including but not limited to, genderqueer, genderfluid, agender, bigender, neutrois, genderflux, and more. This group will be a safe space to discuss our identities, receive support, and build a strong nonbinary community in Tulsa. For information contact Vic Wiener at vfwiener@gmail.com Please RSVP to Richard Haley at GuysDineToo@gmail.com SOS Group First Thursday Art Opening Thursday November 3, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 The November showcase and exhibit of local artists will feature the works of Oklahoma Youth who are active in local Gay Straight Alliances, Diversity Clubs, and Social Justice Clubs and the Youth/Elder Storytelling Group beginning with a reception on Thursday, November 3rd from 6-9pm and continuing throughout the month. Oklahoma has a myriad of LGBTQ Youth Support Groups ranging from centers, safe houses, projects and school centered organizations. This show will feature art created by those youth who are active in the groups. They were given a broad prompt of "Liberation" to inspire their art, and asked to interpret it in any way that made sense to them; the exciting works are palpable. The art will be a variety of photography, painting, drawing, and other visual arts. For an added perk to draw you to the opening night reception, there will be a performance of The Youth/Elder Storytelling Group. This performanceart and dialogue will combine youth and elders telling their stories of life, coming out, and growing up LGBTQ. This hour long piece will take you on a journey from 1945 to the future, with autobiographical tales of joy, fear, denial, and self-acceptance. Come prepared to be inspired and touched. Mondays 7:00 pm This open Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) Recovery and Sobriety Group meets every Monday at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information, visit www.SOSTulsa.org Live Free! Coming Out Workshop 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of the month 7:00 - 8:00 pm. ComingOut@OkEq.org Facilitated by James Prather The show begins with a reception on Thursday, November 3rd from 6-9pm where there will be a door prize drawn of the artist's work; the show continues throughout the month. www.okeq.org Transgender Awareness Week November 15-20, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa OK 74120 Transgender Day of Remembrance is when we remember our Transgender brothers and sisters who have lost their lives due to hate, discrimination, and violence. We also remember those who were compelled to complete suicide, succumbing to hate, bullying and discrimination. Brought to You Bi the Letter B Second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Please join the Gender Support Program throughout the week of Nov14 - Nov20 as we honor 4/23/26, 6:21 PM �OkEq eNews October 19th, 2016 5 of 8 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-October-19th--2016... Transgender Awareness Week. Nov 15th - Transgender Awareness Week Movie night Nov 16th - Gender Support Program talent night Nov 20th - Transgender Day of Remembrance Memorial Service All events start at 7:00pm and will be held at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Additional information can be found on our website www.okeq.org, or by contacting Sharon Queen at 918-743-4297 G William Rice Dialogue on Justice, Equity, and Inclusion The group is open to all bi, pan, queer, fluid folks and their allies. Thursday November 17, 6:00 p.m. Circle Cinema 10 S Lewis Ave, Tulsa, OK 74104 As a part of the G. William Rice Dialogue on Justice, Equity, and Inclusion, NALSA and OutLaws are co-hosting a special screening of "Two Spirits" on November 17 at 6:00pm at the historic Circle Cinema. Afterward, there will be a Q&A panel discussion about Two Spirit culture, civil rights issues facing LGBT and Native American groups, and unique jurisdictional problems facing justice in Indian Country. The Native American Law Student Association and Outlaws proodly present Two Spirits: Sexuality, Gender, and the Murder of Fred Martinez A FILM SCREENING Wmt A PANEL. DISCUSStON, AND RECEPTION TO FOUOW Light refreshments provided. The event is free to the public. However, there is limited space available, so please follow this link "Tickets Available" to reserve your space on Google Form. Speakers include: *John Hawk Co-Cke', leader of the Tulsa Two- Spirit Society * Sharon Queen, facilitator for the Gender Support Program at Equality * Geri Wisner, attorney specializing in Indian Law SAGE Tulsa (Service & Advocacy For Gay Elders) Oklahomans for "Two Spirits, a 2009 documentary, interweaves the tragic story of a mother's loss of her son with a revealing look at a time when the world wasn't simply divided into male and female, and many Native American cultures held places of honor for people of integrated genders." Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan II Come Home for the Holiday Thanksgiving Dinner Thursday November 24, 12:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 . OkEq invites you to join us on Thanksgiving Day for a FREE community meal at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Please confirm your attendance by contacting Olivia Cotter at olivia.cotter@okeq.org or by calling 918-743-4297. Local affirming and inclusive congregations and OkEq provide a wonderful meal every year. The meal will be served at 12:00 p.m. Please arrive by 12:00 p.m. Tulsa Area Prime Timers Lunch will be provided by: 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 Unity Church of Christianity Parish Church of Saint Jerome Bethany Christian Church College Hill Presbyterian Church Christ Church Episcopal Boston Avenue United Methodist Church All Souls Unitarian Church St. Paul's United Methodist Diversity Christian Fellowship International Eastside Christian Church University United Methodist Church Compassionate Tulsa - Make Tulsa Golden Please join us in our city-wide campaign to "Make Tulsa Golden." Using "The Golden Rule" as our guide for compassionate living, you are asked to sign the pledge to "make Tulsa golden." The "Make Tulsa Golden" campaign encourages each of us to increase compassion in Tulsa communities by pledging to treat others as we wish to be treated. If you are willing to make that pledge, please select the link below to be added to the list of groups and individuals working together to Make Tulsa Golden. Yoga by Zach MAKE u&i Sign the Pledge Here After indicating your pledge, you can download our Make Tulsa Golden pledge certificate. For more information visit compassionatetulsa.org Volunteer of the Month October 2016 • GOLDEN EVERY SUNDAY @4:30 pm $5.00 per Session Sara-Jane Gray Sara-Jane has been volunteering at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center since May 5. 2016. "I became a volunteer to help with my Tulsa Community College Tulsa Achieves hours and to support my newly discovered LGBT family. I love all of the people who we meet working here. They come in all shapes sizes and orientations and I love meeting everyone!" When Sara-Jane is not working the front desk she is a student at Tulsa Community College and enjoys video games. Sara-Jane includes "The program I like the most is most definitely the transgender support program, it is the one I am most involved in and love all the people involved. I do recommend volunteering here, it is just such an open and caring place that is just a wonderful place to be." We thank you for your devotion Sara-Jane! v Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:30 pm (First time interview required before attending) Email sharon.queen@okeq.org The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. If you would like to volunteer contact Jose Vega at jose.vega@okeq.org 4/23/26, 6:21 PM �OkEq eNews October 19th, 2016 6 of 8 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-October-19th--2016... October Video eNews Lambda Al-Anon Group Every Friday 7 p.m. Survivors of Incest Anonymous Every Saturday 12:30 pm Equality Center Pride Store New love tote bags in the Pride Shop $22 SIA strives to empower those who have survived childhood sexual abuse (who are not abusing any child), who want to become survivors and thrivers. For more information, visit siawso.org Game Night Be sure to "Like" the OkEq Pride Store Facebook page to keep up with the new items and new sale items Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library "The Martian Child: A Novel About a Single Father Adopting a Son " By: David Gerrold When David Gerrold decided he wanted to adopt a son, he thought he had prepared himself for fatherhood. But eight-year-old Dennis turned out to be more than he expected-a lot more. Dennis suffered from fetal alcohol syndrome, the son of a substance abuser and alcoholic who abandoned him in a seedy motel at the age of one-and-a-half. His father died of an overdose. Seized by the state, Dennis was shuffled between eight different foster homes in less than eight years. He was abused and beaten severely in at least two of his placements. Dennis was diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, and put on Ritalin and then Disipramine. He was prone to violent emotional outbursts. His case history identified him as "hard to place" -a euphemism for "unadoptable." But for David Gerrold it was love at first sight... Find this selection and more by visiting the Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library . Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Room Rentals The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has many spaces for your next meeting or event. To check dates, reserve your next event or receive pricing information, contact sharon.queen@okeq.org Stop by for a quick view of the Event Center and pick up a space rental sheet. EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and community. Workforce Oklahoma Access Point Open every day Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-by-step instructions on how to register with 4/23/26, 6:21 PM �OkEq eNews October 19th, 2016 7 of 8 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-October-19th--2016... OU-TULSA DIVERSITY COALITION PRESENTS: Discussions on Diversity: Oklahoma JobLink. H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Homonegativity &Transnegativity in the Current Cultural & Political Climate Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Friday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 7 pm Featuring a five -person panel representing multiple LGBTQ perspectives. Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. Tuesday, October 25 I 11:4Sam - 1:00pm Leaming Center. Room 231 Lunch provided. Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Guiding Right HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Beginning October 13 Guiding Right will be testing the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. RSVP to tulsasa@ou.edu % 0ffiUl Uf ''IVE.RSnY O)IM ' nv U 'l, D [N"t AffAl &:S .,. L-Xrn:urn•t( OU..UIO.\lA Intimate Partner Violence Survivors Support Group Last Wednesday of each month from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Domestic violence is the use of physical, sexual, threatening or emotional force to frighten, intimidate and control an intimate partner. This support and educational group is for individuals who have survived domestic violence and are ready to explore their personal healing process and find hope. The group will provide emotional support, information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal, and may include specific goals such as creating a safety plan, reducing risk of future violence, increasing positive coping skills and addressing the impact of trauma. A specialized therapist will provide the free services, and confidentiality is paramount. For more information contact Jim Scholl at 918.631.2722 Sexual Assault Survivors Support Group Last Wednesday of each month from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Sexual assault is any forced or coerced sexual activity, such as unwanted touching or forced penetration committed against a person's will or without consent. This support group will meet together to discuss their experiences, share ideas, and provide emotional support for one another. Additionally, highly trained providers will offer information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal. Specific goals for sessions may include crises stabilization, safety planning, increasing selfregulatory skills, addressing trauma through cognitive processing, reconnecting to support systems, family and the community, and preventing re-victimization. All services are free of charge, and confidentiality is 4/23/26, 6:21 PM �OkEq eNews October 19th, 2016 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-October-19th--2016.. paramount. For more information contact Jim Scholl at 918.631.2722. MISSION: Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Toby Jenkins Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org Olivia Cotter Office Manager Olivia.Cotter@OkEq.org Sharon Queen Facilities Coordinator Sharon.Queen@OkEq.org Jose Vega Program Coordinator Jose.Vega@OkEq.org Alex Wade Special Projects Alex.Wade@OkEq.org Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Hours: Mon - Sat Noon-9 p.m. | Sun Noon-6 p.m. Oklahomans for Equality | 621 E. 4th Street | Tulsa, OK 74120 | 918.743.4297 www.okeq.org I Hft: t·1l r--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------, I I 8 of 8 4/23/26, 6:21 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/21868297aa594e330ce950a107aa9434.pdf 9e22bea6417a1c7f215cb8c8b99fedef PDF Text Text OkEq eNews October 26th, 2016 1 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-October-26th--2016... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq eNews e news okl.ihom.ins for equality Zombie Call October 26th, 2016 In This Issue Zombie Call Zombie House Family Ties Trick-or-Treat Stonewall National Education Project Display Free Flu Shots Gay Men's Dinner Group Oct 28-31, 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Ladies Social Club First Thursday Art Opening Transgender Day of Remebrance Two-Spirit Documentary Equality Business Alliance Mixer Thanksgiving Dinner Compassionate Tulsa October Volunteer of the Month Article Headline Pride Store Rainbow Library Do you want to be part of the best Zombie House in Tulsa? OKEQ Zombie House is back and even more terrifying than last year. We will have 18,000 feet of pure terror! OKEQ needs volunteers who like to scare, chase, and eat rainbow brains. If you want to volunteer and be part of this scary fun please contact jose.vega@okeq.org. "There are zombies in Tulsa and they have infested the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Escape the Zombies on October 28th, 29th 30th and 31st, 2016. These are real flesh eating zombies being housed in complete and total darkness in downtown Tulsa. The worst part is there is only one way out, and it's your mission to find the exit and survive this zombie apocalypse." If you want to volunteer and be part of this scary fun please contact jose.vega@okeq.org. Zombie House October 28 - 31, 7:00 - 11:00 p.m. nightly Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 OkEq Art Exhibition The September exhibit at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center features the combined works of Jeanie Weber and Lyn Lucas. It is entitled "Naturally Speaking" OKEQ Zombie House is back and even more terrifying than last year. We will have 18,000 feet of pure terror! There are zombies in Tulsa and they have infested the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Escape the Zombies on October 28th, 29th 30th and 31st, 2016. These are real flesh eating zombies being housed in complete and total darkness in downtown Tulsa. The worst part is there is only one way out, and it's your mission to find the exit and survive this zombie apocalypse. For more details please contact jose.vega@okeq.org or on Facebook. Tickets are now available online! . t 70MBIE}. Family Ties j\pQCAl~YPSE I \YILL SURVIVE THE ZOMBIE ,~\POCALYPSE Family Ties is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBT parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Family Ties contact olivia.cotter@okeq.org Lawyer in the Library October 12, November 9, December 14 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. DENNIS R. NEILL EQUALITY CENTER Lawyer in the Library is an opportunity to meet with a lawyer about topics such as family law (divorce, paternity, custody, child support), landlord/tenant , estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment necessary.. 4/23/26, 6:23 PM �OkEq eNews October 26th, 2016 2 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-October-26th--2016... Keep Coming Back Meditation Group Family Ties Trick-or-Treat Monday October 31, 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Bring your trick-or-treaters into the Equality Center on Halloween for a family photo. Each child will receive a plush rainbow bear and a bag of treats . Every Monday from 6:30 to 7:30 Family Ties is a network and support system for LGBTQ families in the Tulsa area, and those who support them. Join Family Ties on Facebook Remembering Seneca Falls, Selma And Stonewall Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 In his second inaugural address in January, 2013, President Obama surprised many listeners by mentioning Stonewall in the same breath as Seneca Falls and Selma - giving the struggle for gay rights the historical weight of the fights for gender and racial equality. "We, the people, declare today that the most evident of truths - that all of us are created equal is the star that guides us still; just as it guided our forebears through Seneca Falls, and Selma, and Stonewall; just as it guided all those men and women, sung and unsung, who left footprints along this great Mall, to hear a preacher say that we cannot walk alone; to hear a King proclaim that our individual freedom is inextricably bound to the freedom of every soul on Earth." This Narcotics Anonymous meditation meeting has a group meditation followed by reading NA literature and sharing. Everyone is welcome regardless of age race sexual identity or religion, the only requirement for membership is the desire to stop using drugs. There are no dues or fees. We are not affiliated with any outside organization and are selfsupporting through our own contributions. Whether you have a dollar for the basket or not please join us and keep coming back. For more information contact, Deborah Spradlin at deborahspradlin2013@gmail.com In honor of LGBTQ history month Stonewall Museum has created a 4 -panel Diversity Exhibition that contextualizes the LGBT civil rights movement within the larger historical context of civil rights struggles throughout United States history. We have the Obama Remembers Seneca Falls, Selma, Stonewall exhibit on display at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Healthcare Navigator Thursdays 1-4 p.m. beginning The celebration of diversity is part of the American Promise and dream. It is a reason for our much-admired position in the world. In fact, the United States is one of the few peaceful, multi-ethnic and multi-racial societies in the world today. Individuals who have been members of the groups featured in the Stonewall National Museum and Archives Diversity Panels -- Women, AfricanAmericans and Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) individuals -- were largely silent and invisible in public life. It took almost a hundred years after the founding of America for the voices of these marginalized and discriminated groups to begin to be heard in public forums and in the courts. Public attitudes and laws conspired to keep these groups "in their place". Their struggles to achieve genuine equality are central to the on-going efforts to make the American dream into the American reality for all. Stonewall National Education Project is uniquely poised through its vast national network of professionals, to help eliminate barriers, stand up for and empower our young people in a time when it has never been more vital. Stonewall National Education Project is an advocate for the safety, inclusion, and value of LGBTQ students, with a focus on improvising student achievement, attendance and graduation rates. Now in its fifth year, the Stonewall National Education Project positively impacts the lives of countless LGBT youth, and their classmates, from a spectrum of major cities and small towns across the nation. At its annual national symposium, district administrators and educators, federal and state policy makers, funders, advocacy organizations and thought leaders gather to increase their knowledge of strategies for successfully supporting LGBTQ youth and increase awareness of federal and state laws supporting and protecting LGBTQ youth through what federal programs and federal funds are currently available. Do you need assistance with open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare? Meet with Mary Jones, Planned Parenthood's Healthcare Navigator. She will be more than happy to help anyone and everyone who is interested in enrolling with the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare. Contact Mary Jones at 918-587-4621 or mary.jones@ppheartland.org - - -- - - Counseling Services Counselors are donating their services to Oklahomans for Equality. Please be patient when setting up appointment times. It can take up to 2 weeks for them to find an available time to see you. Free Flu Shots Provided by Walgreens Tuesday November 1, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 No appointment necessary Dr. Kurt Choate FIGHT Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a Sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required Contact Dr. Kurt Choate, LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org .... GET THE 4/23/26, 6:23 PM �OkEq eNews October 26th, 2016 3 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-October-26th--2016... FLU Gay Men's Dinner Group Tuesday November 1, 6:30 p.m. Bangkok Thai Buffet 3313 E. 32nd Pl., Tulsa, OK 74135 Gay Men's Dinner Group is a social support group of gay and bisexual men who meet monthly for dinner and for other special occasions. Please RSVP to Richard Haley at GuysDineToo@gmail.com r , ! _: '. \,,_ 4 - - ,_ :>-- :: ,fl :: Jenna Pike Tuesdays and Thursdays by appointment only. Gender identity, sexual orientation, mood or anxiety concerns, and/or individuals who have experienced a traumatic event. Appointments are required. Contact Jenna at jennifer.pike@okstate.edu -----(918) 594-8568 ~ Ladies Social Club: Game Night Friday November 11, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Potluck snacks, soda/coffee/water provided. You've got to be a woman to join us, but you certainly don't have to be a lady! Make friends, develop community and have fun with the Ladies Social Club at Oklahomans for Equality! LSC provides LGBT women (and our allies!) the opportunity to develop a great support network while also offering an alternative to the bar scene-but don't worry! We'll still gladly enjoy a few adult beverages! Each month features different activities, like game night, craft night, and movie night, and we usually do potluck snacks. Our calendar of events is largely driven by your own input, ladies! You're also welcome to just come and hang out with the other women if that's more your style. LSC meets on the second Friday of each month from 6-9 p.m. at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center at 621 E. 4th St. Our Friday night events are designed to be low-cost so more folks can join us on a regular basis. We may plan events out & about in the city, so keep an eye on our calendar! Tiffany Zwart Monday -Thursday by appointment only. Gender identity, sexual orientation, mood or anxiety concerns, and/or individuals who have experienced a traumatic event. Appointments are required. Contact Tiffany at tzwart@okstate.edu (918) 594-8568 Single, married, LGBT, ally, young in body, young at heart -- all women are welcome! More information available on Facebook First Thursday Art Opening Thursday November 3, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 The November showcase and exhibit of local artists will feature the works of Oklahoma Youth who are active in local Gay Straight Alliances, Diversity Clubs, and Social Justice Clubs and the Youth/Elder Storytelling Group beginning with a reception on Thursday, November 3rd from 6-9pm and continuing throughout the month. Oklahoma has a myriad of LGBTQ Youth Support Groups ranging from centers, safe houses, projects and school centered organizations. This show will feature art created by those youth who are active in the groups. They were given a broad prompt of "Liberation" to inspire their art, and asked to interpret it in any way that made sense to them; the exciting works are palpable. The art will be a variety of photography, painting, drawing, and other visual arts. For an added perk to draw you to the opening night reception, there will be a performance of The Youth/Elder Storytelling Group. This performance-art and dialogue will combine youth and elders telling their stories of life, coming out, and growing up LGBTQ. This hour long piece will take you on a journey from 1945 to the future, with autobiographical tales of joy, fear, denial, and self-acceptance. Come prepared to be inspired and touched. The show begins with a reception on Thursday, November 3rd from 6-9pm where there will be a door prize drawn of the artist's work; the show continues throughout the month. www.okeq.org Transgender Awareness Week November 15-20, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa OK 74120 Transgender Day of Remembrance is when we remember our Transgender brothers and sisters who have lost their lives due to hate, discrimination, and violence. We also remember those who were compelled to complete suicide, succumbing to hate, bullying and discrimination. Andria Whipple Monday -Thursday by appointment only. Issues surrounding gender identity, sexual orientation, mood or anxiety concerns, and/or individuals who have experienced a traumatic event. Appointments are required. Contact Andria at andria.whipple@okstate.edu ------(918) 914-9746 Jess White I am available for appointments on Tuesday from 8am-4pm and Thursday from 8am-11:30am . I have experience working with anxiety, depression, gender identity, sexual/affectional orientation, trauma, and life transitions. I also have experience working with children and adolescents. You can contact me at jess.white@okstate.edu or (832)-405-2534 . Please join the Gender Support Program throughout the week of Nov14 - Nov20 as we honor Transgender Awareness Week. Nov 15th - Transgender Awareness Week Movie night Nov 16th - Gender Support Program talent night Nov 20th - Transgender Day of Remembrance Memorial Service All events start at 7:00pm and will be held at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Additional information can be found on our website www.okeq.org, or by contacting Sharon Queen at 918-743-4297 Brendan Glon Brendon is available for appointments from 8-3pm on 4/23/26, 6:23 PM �OkEq eNews October 26th, 2016 4 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-October-26th--2016... G William Rice Dialogue on Justice, Equity, and Inclusion Thursday November 17, 6:00 p.m. Circle Cinema 10 S Lewis Ave, Tulsa, OK 74104 As a part of the G. William Rice Dialogue on Justice, Equity, and Inclusion, NALSA and OutLaws are co-hosting a special screening of "Two Spirits" on November 17 at 6:00pm at the historic Circle Cinema. Afterward, there will be a Q&A panel discussion about Two Spirit culture, civil rights issues facing LGBT and Native American groups, and unique jurisdictional problems facing justice in Indian Country. The Native American Law Student Association and Outlaws proudly present Two Spirits: Sexuality, Gender, and the Murder of Fred Martinez A FILM SCREENING WITH A PANEL, DISCUSSK>N, AND RECEPTION TO FOLLOW Light refreshments provided. The event is free to the public. However, there is limited space available, so please follow this link "Tickets Available" to reserve your space on Google Form. Tuesday and from 2-6pm on Wednesdays. He is experienced with working with clients in the rainbow community, including sexual or affectional orientation, gender identity, spirituality, trauma history, depression, anxiety, and social issues. He works from a values oriented and humanistic theoretical model. Contact Brendon atglon@okstate.edu or by contacting the OSU Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 594-8568 Speakers include: *John Hawk Co-Cke', leader of the Tulsa Two- Spirit Society * Sharon Queen, facilitator for the Gender Support Program at Oklahomans for Equality * Geri Wisner, attorney specializing in Indian Law "Two Spirits, a 2009 documentary, interweaves the tragic story of a mother's loss of her son with a revealing look at a time when the world wasn't simply divided into male and female, and many Native American cultures held places of honor for people of integrated genders." Equality Business Alliance Mixer Fallyn Lee Fallyn Lee graduated with a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Ball State University in 2015. She is currently a doctoral student in Oklahoma State University's Counseling Psychology program. Fallyn has experience working with intimate partner violence, sexual assault, spiritual concerns, and trauma. She has also worked with children and adolescents using both talk and play therapy. Contact Fallyn at fallynl@ostatemail.okstate.edu Wednesday November 16, 6:00 p.m. Decopolis 502 S Boston Ave., Tulsa, OK 74103 Non-Binary Support Group DECOPOLIS bringing back the fun, romance, and magic to shopping in beautiful downtown Tulsa! DECOPOLIS has several distinct areas to explore. Find a good book in our "DECOPOLIS Books" section. Have fun rediscovering vintage games and toys in the DISCOVITORIUM". Tiki's, Aliens, Volcanoes and Coconut Monkeys overlook a room filled with quirky retro gifts and toys in the Atomic Tiki Room. Upstairs is our "Stag Shop" men's department and "Gazelle's Ladies Accouterments". Decopolis Online - www.decopolis.net - Facebook Third Wednesday of each month from 7-9 p.m. A new support group for folks who identify with non-binary genders, including but not limited to, genderqueer, genderfluid, agender, bigender, neutrois, genderflux, and more. This group will be a safe space to discuss our identities, receive support, and build a strong nonbinary community in Tulsa. For information contact Vic Wiener at vfwiener@gmail.com The Equality Business Alliance networking mixers are terrific venues for you to meet prospective clients. Mixers are open to non-members as well as EBA members. Be sure to bring business cards, business information, brochures, etc. Hosting a networking mixer is a great way to showcase your business. You may host at your establishment or use the Equality Center. If you would like to host a mixer, send an email to jose.vega@okeq.org for more information. SOS Group E ALITY usiness Alliance Mondays 7:00 pm This open Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) Recovery and Sobriety Group meets every Monday at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information, visit www.SOSTulsa.org Live Free! Coming Out Workshop 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of the month 7:00 - 8:00 pm. ComingOut@OkEq.org Facilitated by James Prather Come Home for the Holiday Thanksgiving Dinner 4/23/26, 6:23 PM �OkEq eNews October 26th, 2016 5 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-October-26th--2016... Thursday November 24, 12:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 OkEq invites you to join us on Thanksgiving Day for a FREE community meal at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Please confirm your attendance by contacting Olivia Cotter at olivia.cotter@okeq.org or by calling 918-743-4297. Local affirming and inclusive congregations and OkEq provide a wonderful meal every year. The meal will be served at 12:00 p.m. Please arrive by 12:00 p.m. Brought to You Bi the Letter B Lunch will be provided by: Unity Church of Christianity Parish Church of Saint Jerome Bethany Christian Church College Hill Presbyterian Church Christ Church Episcopal Boston Avenue United Methodist Church All Souls Unitarian Church St. Paul's United Methodist Diversity Christian Fellowship International Second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Eastside Christian Church University United Methodist Church Compassionate Tulsa - Make Tulsa Golden Please join us in our city-wide campaign to "Make Tulsa Golden." Using "The Golden Rule" as our guide for compassionate living, you are asked to sign the pledge to "make Tulsa golden." The "Make Tulsa Golden" campaign encourages each of us to increase compassion in Tulsa communities by pledging to treat others as we wish to be treated. If you are willing to make that pledge, please select the link below to be added to the list of groups and individuals working together to Make Tulsa Golden. The group is open to all bi, pan, queer, fluid folks and their allies. MAKE~ Sign the Pledge Here After indicating your pledge, you can download our Make Tulsa Golden pledge certificate. --- OLDEN For more information visit compassionatetulsa.org Volunteer of the Month October 2016 Sara-Jane Gray Sara-Jane has been volunteering at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center since May 5. 2016. "I became a volunteer to help with my Tulsa Community College Tulsa Achieves hours and to support my newly discovered LGBT family. I love all of the people who we meet working here. They come in all shapes sizes and orientations and I love meeting everyone!" When Sara-Jane is not working the front desk she is a student at Tulsa Community College and enjoys video games. Sara-Jane includes "The program I like the most is most definitely the transgender support program, it is the one I am most involved in and love all the people involved. I do recommend volunteering here, it is just such an open and caring place that is just a wonderful place to be." SAGE Tulsa (Service & Advocacy For Gay Elders) Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan We thank you for your devotion Sara-Jane! If you would like to volunteer contact Jose Vega at jose.vega@okeq.org October Video eNews Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 Yoga by Zach Equality Center Pride Store New love tote bags in the Pride Shop $22 4/23/26, 6:23 PM �OkEq eNews October 26th, 2016 6 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-October-26th--2016... SUNDAY @4: VE $5.00 per Session v Gender Support Program Be sure to "Like" the OkEq Pride Store Facebook page to keep up with the new items and new sale items Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library "k.d.lang: Carrying the Torch" By: William Robertson Since the release of her first album, a truly western experience in 1984, k.d. lang has galvanized listeners with her amazing voice, while battling for a place in the music industry and fighting off prejudice against her appearance and attitude. William Robertson's k.d. lang: Carrying the Torch was the first biography of lang, taking us from her tomboy girlhood in Consort, Alberta, through her entry into show business and the making of her first five albums and her first film, to her move away from country music to easy listening jazz and adult-oriented pop. Wednesdays 7:30 pm (First time interview required before attending) Email sharon.queen@okeq.org The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. Lambda Al-Anon Group Every Friday 7 p.m. Find this selection and more by visiting the Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library . Survivors of Incest Anonymous Every Saturday 12:30 pm SIA strives to empower those who have survived childhood sexual abuse (who are not abusing any child), who want to become survivors and thrivers. For more information, visit siawso.org Game Night Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Room Rentals The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has many spaces for your next meeting or event. To check dates, reserve your next 4/23/26, 6:23 PM �OkEq eNews October 26th, 2016 7 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-October-26th--2016... event or receive pricing information, contact sharon.queen@okeq.org Stop by for a quick view of the Event Center and pick up a space rental sheet. EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and community. Workforce Oklahoma Access Point Open every day Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-by-step instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Friday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 7 pm Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. Guiding Right HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Beginning October 13 Guiding Right will be testing the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. Intimate Partner Violence Survivors Support Group Last Wednesday of each month from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Domestic violence is the use of physical, sexual, threatening or emotional force to frighten, intimidate and control an intimate partner. This support and educational group is for individuals who have survived domestic violence and are ready to explore their personal healing process and find hope. The group will provide emotional support, information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal, and may include specific goals such as creating a safety plan, reducing risk of future violence, increasing positive coping skills and addressing the impact of trauma. A specialized therapist will provide the free services, and confidentiality is paramount. For more information contact Jim Scholl at 918.631.2722 4/23/26, 6:23 PM �OkEq eNews October 26th, 2016 8 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-October-26th--2016... Sexual Assault Survivors Support Group Last Wednesday of each month from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Sexual assault is any forced or coerced sexual activity, such as unwanted touching or forced penetration committed against a person's will or without consent. This support group will meet together to discuss their experiences, share ideas, and provide emotional support for one another. Additionally, highly trained providers will offer information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal. Specific goals for sessions may include crises stabilization, safety planning, increasing selfregulatory skills, addressing trauma through cognitive processing, reconnecting to support systems, family and the community, and preventing re-victimization. All services are free of charge, and confidentiality is paramount. For more information contact Jim Scholl at 918.631.2722. MISSION: Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Toby Jenkins Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org Olivia Cotter Office Manager Olivia.Cotter@OkEq.org 4/23/26, 6:23 PM �OkEq eNews October 26th, 2016 9 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-October-26th--2016... Sharon Queen Facilities Coordinator Sharon.Queen@OkEq.org Jose Vega Program Coordinator Jose.Vega@OkEq.org Alex Wade Special Projects Alex.Wade@OkEq.org r--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------, Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Hours: Mon - Sat Noon-9 p.m. | Sun Noon-6 p.m. Oklahomans for Equality | 621 E. 4th Street | Tulsa, OK 74120 | 918.743.4297 www.okeq.org I 4/23/26, 6:23 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/581a916aa9f106c547dc3ab7a4df09aa.pdf f422c4d41cc8995cd7ca911cf2e9c8ea PDF Text Text OkEq eNews November 2nd, 2016 1 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-November-2nd--201... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq eNews e November 2nd, 2016 okl.ihom.ins for equality news Volunteer of the Month November 2016 Gordon George Gordon, aslo known as GG, starting volunteering shortly after the purchase of the center on Kenosha. He helped with the remodel and renovation of the building. He had volunteered with other LGBTQ organizations before joing the OkEq team. His favorite part of volunteering at the center is being able to watch people enjoy the events he has put time and effort into creating, such as Thanksgiving Dinner, Falalala ball, and the Wild Hearts Ball. When GG is not working hard at the center he enjoys doing home repairs, gardening and seeing shows and movies. His favorite event of the year is Thanksgiving dinner. He recomends volunteering because "It's your time to help others even when you don't have the finances." In This Issue November Volunteer of the Month First Thursday Art Opening Tulsa C.A.R.E.S. Fairy Tree 2017 Award Recipients Ladies Social Club Transgender Day of Remebrance Equality Business Alliance Mixer Thanksgiving Dinner Two-Spirit Documentary OUT for TCC Compassionate Tulsa Stonewall National Education Project Display November Video eNews Pride Store We thank you for your devotion GG! Rainbow Library If you would like to volunteer contact Jose Vega at jose.vega@okeq.org Family Ties First Thursday Art Opening Thursday November 3, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 The November showcase and exhibit of local artists will feature the works of Oklahoma Youth who are active in local Gay Straight Alliances, Diversity Clubs, and Social Justice Clubs and the Youth/Elder Storytelling Group beginning with a reception on Thursday, November 3rd from 6-9pm and continuing throughout the month. Oklahoma has a myriad of LGBTQ Youth Support Groups ranging from centers, safe houses, projects and school centered organizations. This show will feature art created by those youth who are active in the groups. They were given a broad prompt of "Liberation" to inspire their art, and asked to interpret it in any way that made sense to them; the exciting works are palpable. The art will be a variety of photography, painting, drawing, and other visual arts. For an added perk to draw you to the opening night reception, there will be a performance of The Youth/Elder Storytelling Group. This performance-art and dialogue will combine youth and elders telling their stories of life, coming out, and growing up LGBTQ. This hour long piece will take you on a journey from 1945 to the future, with autobiographical tales of joy, fear, denial, and self-acceptance. Come prepared to be inspired and touched. The show begins with a reception on Thursday, November 3rd from 6-9pm where there will be a door prize drawn of the artist's work; the show continues throughout the month. www.okeq.org Tulsa C.A.R.E.S. Fairy Tree Purchased gifts must be returned by December 9, 2016 Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 The Fairy Tree is back and ready for you to stop by the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center to select a recipient in need. We adopt the clients of Tulsa CARES that are in need of clothing and other items. The suggested gift items are listed for your shopping convenience. Tulsa CARES provides social services to individuals affected by HIV/AIDS. Help us support those in our community so that they can have a happy holiday. Family Ties is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBT parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Family Ties contact olivia.cotter@okeq.org Lawyer in the Library October 12, November 9, December 14 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Lawyer in the Library is an opportunity to meet with a lawyer about topics such as family law (divorce, paternity, custody, child support), landlord/tenant , estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment necessary.. Keep Coming Back Meditation Group Every Monday from 6:30 to 7:30 For more information, please contact Olivia Cotter at olivia.cotter@okeq.org . 2017 Award Recipients: Now Accepting Nominations 4/23/26, 6:24 PM �OkEq eNews November 2nd, 2016 2 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-November-2nd--201... Oklahomans for Equality is now accepting nominations for 2016 award recipients. These individuals or organizations and companies have advocated for full equality for LGBTQ people and shown courage and compassion. Community Hero Award Carolyn Wagner Youth Leadership Award Russell Bennett Spiritual Inclusion Award Tulsa Pride Grand Marshal Contact Olivia Cotter at olivia.cotter@okeq.org with your nominations. Ladies Social Club: Game Night Friday November 11, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Potluck snacks, soda/coffee/water provided. You've got to be a woman to join us, but you certainly don't have to be a lady! Make friends, develop community and have fun with the Ladies Social Club at Oklahomans for Equality! LSC provides LGBT women (and our allies!) the opportunity to develop a great support network while also offering an alternative to the bar scene-but don't worry! We'll still gladly enjoy a few adult beverages! Each month features different activities, like game night, craft night, and movie night, and we usually do potluck snacks. Our calendar of events is largely driven by your own input, ladies! You're also welcome to just come and hang out with the other women if that's more your style. This Narcotics Anonymous meditation meeting has a group meditation followed by reading NA literature and sharing. Everyone is welcome regardless of age race sexual identity or religion, the only requirement for membership is the desire to stop using drugs. There are no dues or fees. We are not affiliated with any outside organization and are selfsupporting through our own contributions. Whether you have a dollar for the basket or not please join us and keep coming back. For more information contact, Deborah Spradlin at deborahspradlin2013@gmail.com LSC meets on the second Friday of each month from 6-9 p.m. at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center at 621 E. 4th St. Our Friday night events are designed to be low-cost so more folks can join us on a regular basis. We may plan events out & about in the city, so keep an eye on our calendar! Single, married, LGBT, trans women, allies, young in body, young at heart -- all women are welcome! More information available on Facebook Transgender Awareness Week November 15-20, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa OK 74120 Transgender Day of Remembrance is when we remember our Transgender brothers and sisters who have lost their lives due to hate, discrimination, and violence. We also remember those who were compelled to complete suicide, succumbing to hate, bullying and discrimination. Please join the Gender Support Program throughout the week of Nov14 - Nov20 as we honor Transgender Awareness Week. Nov 15th - Transgender Awareness Week Movie night Nov 16th - Gender Support Program talent night Nov 20th - Transgender Day of Remembrance Memorial Service All events start at 7:00pm and will be held at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Healthcare Navigator Thursdays 1-4 p.m. beginning Do you need assistance with open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare? Meet with Mary Jones, Planned Parenthood's Healthcare Navigator. She will be more than happy to help anyone and everyone who is interested in enrolling with the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare. Contact Mary Jones at 918-587-4621 or mary.jones@ppheartland.org - - ·- - Counseling Services Counselors are donating their services to Oklahomans for Equality. Please be patient when setting up appointment times. It can take up to 2 weeks for them to find an available time to see you. Additional information can be found on our website www.okeq.org, or by contacting Sharon Queen at 918-743-4297 Equality Business Alliance Mixer Wednesday November 16, 6:00 p.m. Decopolis 502 S Boston Ave., Tulsa, OK 74103 Dr. Kurt Choate Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a Sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required Contact Dr. Kurt Choate, LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org DECOPOLIS bringing back the fun, romance, and magic to shopping in beautiful downtown Tulsa! DECOPOLIS has several distinct areas to explore. Find a good book in our "DECOPOLIS Books" section. Have fun rediscovering vintage games and toys in the DISCOVITORIUM". Tiki's, Aliens, Volcanoes and Coconut Monkeys overlook a room filled with quirky retro gifts and toys in the Atomic Tiki Room. Upstairs is our "Stag Shop" men's department and "Gazelle's Ladies Accouterments". Jenna Pike Tuesdays and Thursdays by appointment only. Gender identity, sexual orientation, mood or anxiety concerns, and/or individuals who have experienced a traumatic event. Appointments are required. 4/23/26, 6:24 PM �OkEq eNews November 2nd, 2016 3 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-November-2nd--201... Decopolis Online - www.decopolis.net - Facebook The Equality Business Alliance networking mixers are terrific venues for you to meet prospective clients. Mixers are open to non-members as well as EBA members. Be sure to bring business cards, business information, brochures, etc. Hosting a networking mixer is a great way to showcase your business. You may host at your establishment or use the Equality Center. If you would like to host a mixer, send an email to jose.vega@okeq.org for more information. Contact Jenna at jennifer.pike@okstate.edu -----(918) 594-8568 E UALITY Business Alliance Tiffany Zwart Monday -Thursday by appointment only. Gender identity, sexual orientation, mood or anxiety concerns, and/or individuals who have experienced a traumatic event. Appointments are required. Contact Tiffany at tzwart@okstate.edu (918) 594-8568 Come Home for the Holiday Thanksgiving Dinner Thursday November 24, 12:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Andria Whipple Monday -Thursday by appointment only. Issues surrounding gender identity, sexual orientation, mood or anxiety concerns, and/or individuals who have experienced a traumatic event. Appointments are required. Contact Andria at andria.whipple@okstate.edu ------(918) 594-8568 OkEq invites you to join us on Thanksgiving Day for a FREE community meal at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Please confirm your attendance by contacting Olivia Cotter at olivia.cotter@okeq.org or by calling 918-743-4297. Local affirming and inclusive congregations and OkEq provide a wonderful meal every year. The meal will be served at 12:00 p.m. Please arrive by 12:00 p.m. Lunch will be provided by: Unity Church of Christianity Parish Church of Saint Jerome Bethany Christian Church College Hill Presbyterian Church ----Christ Church Episcopal Boston Avenue United Methodist Church All Souls Unitarian Church St. Paul's United Methodist Diversity Christian Fellowship International Eastside Christian Church University United Methodist Church Thank you to Umicore and the Gordon George family for sponsoring this meal. - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - G William Rice Dialogue on Justice, Equity, and Inclusion Thursday November 17, 6:00 p.m. Circle Cinema 10 S Lewis Ave, Tulsa, OK 74104 As a part of the G. William Rice Dialogue on Justice, Equity, and Inclusion, NALSA and OutLaws are co-hosting a special screening of "Two Spirits" on November 17 at 6:00pm at the historic Circle Cinema. Afterward, there will be a Q&A panel discussion about Two Spirit culture, civil rights issues facing LGBT and Native American groups, and unique jurisdictional problems facing justice in Indian Country. Jess White I am available for appointments on Tuesday from 8am-4pm and Thursday from 8am-11:30am . I have experience working with anxiety, depression, gender identity, sexual/affectional orientation, trauma, and life transitions. I also have experience working with children and adolescents. You can contact me at jess.white@okstate.edu or (918) 594-8568 The Native American Law Student Association and Outl aws proudly present Two Spirits: Sexuality, Gender, and the Murder of Fred Martinez A FILM SCREENING WITH A PANEL. DISCUSSK>N, AND RECEPTION TO FOLLOW Light refreshments provided. The event is free to the public. However, there is limited space available, so please follow this link "Tickets Available" to reserve your space on Google Form. Speakers include: *John Hawk Co-Cke', leader of the Tulsa Two- Spirit Society * Sharon Queen, facilitator for the Gender Support Program at Oklahomans for Equality * Geri Wisner, attorney specializing in Indian Law "Two Spirits, a 2009 documentary, interweaves the tragic story of a mother's loss of her son with a revealing look at a time when the world wasn't simply divided into male and female, and many Native American cultures held places of honor for people of integrated genders." OUT for TCC Thursday December 1, Tulsa Community College - Metro Campus 909 S Boston Ave, Tulsa, OK 74119 Brendan Glon Brendon is available for appointments from 8-3pm on Tuesday and from 2-6pm on Wednesdays. He is experienced with working with clients in the rainbow community, including sexual or affectional orientation, gender identity, spirituality, trauma history, depression, anxiety, and social issues. He works from a values oriented and humanistic theoretical model. Contact Brendon atglon@okstate.edu or by contacting the OSU Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 594-8568 This year Tulsa Community College is pairing with Oklahomans for Equality and is planning to become the first institution of higher education to actively recruit LGBTQ students. We are calling this program OUT for TCC and plan to host it on the morning of Dec. 1st at the Metro Campus. 4/23/26, 6:24 PM �OkEq eNews November 2nd, 2016 4 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-November-2nd--201... ■ lf . Oklahomans for Equality will co-sponsor this event and will provide lunch. Isaac Rocha, a TCC Alum, will be the guest speaker for the event. High school Gay-Straight Alliances are encouraged to participate. \..VMMU J'U I I ....:;J COLLEGE Compassionate Tulsa - Make Tulsa Golden Please join us in our city-wide campaign to "Make Tulsa Golden." Using "The Golden Rule" as our guide for compassionate living, you are asked to sign the pledge to "make Tulsa golden." The "Make Tulsa Golden" campaign encourages each of us to increase compassion in Tulsa communities by pledging to treat others as we wish to be treated. If you are willing to make that pledge, please select the link below to be added to the list of groups and individuals working together to Make Tulsa Golden. Sign the Pledge Here After indicating your pledge, you can download our Make Tulsa Golden pledge certificate. For more information visit compassionatetulsa.org Remembering Seneca Falls, Selma And Stonewall Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 In his second inaugural address in January, 2013, President Obama surprised many listeners by mentioning Stonewall in the same breath as Seneca Falls and Selma - giving the struggle for gay rights the historical weight of the fights for gender and racial equality. Fallyn Lee Fallyn Lee graduated with a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Ball State University in 2015. She is currently a doctoral student in Oklahoma State University's Counseling Psychology program. Fallyn has experience working with intimate partner violence, sexual assault, spiritual concerns, and trauma. She has also worked with children and adolescents using both talk and play therapy. Contact Fallyn at fallynl@ostatemail.okstate.edu (918) 594-8568 "We, the people, declare today that the most evident of truths - that all of us are created equal is the star that guides us still; just as it guided our forebears through Seneca Falls, and Selma, and Stonewall; just as it guided all those men and women, sung and unsung, who left footprints along this great Mall, to hear a preacher say that we cannot walk alone; to hear a King proclaim that our individual freedom is inextricably bound to the freedom of every soul on Earth." In honor of LGBTQ history month Stonewall Museum has created a 4 -panel Diversity Exhibition that contextualizes the LGBT civil rights movement within the larger historical context of civil rights struggles throughout United States history. We have the Obama Remembers Seneca Falls, Selma, Stonewall exhibit on display at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. The celebration of diversity is part of the American Promise and dream. It is a reason for our much-admired position in the world. In fact, the United States is one of the few peaceful, multi-ethnic and multi-racial societies in the world today. Individuals who have been members of the groups featured in the Stonewall National Museum and Archives Diversity Panels -- Women, AfricanAmericans and Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) individuals -- were largely silent and invisible in public life. It took almost a hundred years after the founding of America for the voices of these marginalized and discriminated groups to begin to be heard in public forums and in the courts. Public attitudes and laws conspired to keep these groups "in their place". Their struggles to achieve genuine equality are central to the on-going efforts to make the American dream into the American reality for all. Stonewall National Education Project is uniquely poised through its vast national network of professionals, to help eliminate barriers, stand up for and empower our young people in a time when it has never been more vital. Stonewall National Education Project is an advocate for the safety, inclusion, and value of LGBTQ students, with a focus on improvising student achievement, attendance and graduation rates. Now in its fifth year, the Stonewall National Education Project positively impacts the lives of countless LGBT youth, and their classmates, from a spectrum of major cities and small towns across the nation. At its annual national symposium, district administrators and educators, federal and state policy makers, funders, advocacy organizations and thought leaders gather to increase their knowledge of strategies for successfully supporting LGBTQ youth and increase awareness of federal and state laws supporting and protecting LGBTQ youth through what federal programs and federal funds are currently available. Non-Binary Support Group Third Wednesday of each month from 7-9 p.m. A new support group for folks who identify with non-binary genders, including but not limited to, genderqueer, genderfluid, agender, bigender, neutrois, genderflux, and more. This group will be a safe space to discuss our identities, receive support, and build a strong nonbinary community in Tulsa. For information contact Vic Wiener at vfwiener@gmail.com SOS Group Mondays 7:00 pm This open Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) Recovery and Sobriety Group meets every Monday at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information, visit www.SOSTulsa.org November Video eNews Live Free! Coming Out Workshop 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of the month 7:00 - 8:00 pm. ComingOut@OkEq.org Facilitated by James Prather Equality Center Pride Store New love tote bags in the Pride Shop $22 Brought to You Bi the Letter B Second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. 4/23/26, 6:24 PM �OkEq eNews November 2nd, 2016 5 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-November-2nd--201... The group is open to all bi, pan, queer, fluid folks and their allies. Be sure to "Like" the OkEq Pride Store Facebook page to keep up with the new items and new sale items Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library "From This Moment On" By: PJ Trebelhorn When faced with the loss of everything you hold dear, you run. After a drunk driver took the lives of her lover and unborn child, that's exactly what Devon Conway did. Three years later when offered a business opportunity she can't pass by, she decides it's finally time to return home-even though she's far from sure of her welcome. Katherine Hunter took a different path in the face of loss, throwing herself into her work to fill the emptiness in her heart. She doesn't have the time to date, even if she wanted to. But then fate drops Devon on her doorstep-literallyand Kat begins to question if the life she has painstakingly rebuilt is really enough. Despite Devon and Kat's powerful attraction, the past stands between them-preventing them from taking a chance on the future. Will what is growing between them be enough to convince them that from this moment on, anything is possible, even love? Find this selection and more by visiting the Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library . SAGE Tulsa (Service & Advocacy For Gay Elders) Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan ■ . Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 Yoga by Zach Take A Cl.ass EVERY SUNDAY @4:30 pm $5.00 per Session v Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:30 pm (First time interview required before attending) Email sharon.queen@okeq.org The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for 4/23/26, 6:24 PM �OkEq eNews November 2nd, 2016 6 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-November-2nd--201... transgender and intersex individuals. Lambda Al-Anon Group Every Friday 7 p.m. Survivors of Incest Anonymous Every Saturday 12:30 pm SIA strives to empower those who have survived childhood sexual abuse (who are not abusing any child), who want to become survivors and thrivers. For more information, visit siawso.org Game Night Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Room Rentals The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has many spaces for your next meeting or event. To check dates, reserve your next event or receive pricing information, contact sharon.queen@okeq.org Stop by for a quick view of the Event Center and pick up a space rental sheet. EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and community. 4/23/26, 6:24 PM �OkEq eNews November 2nd, 2016 7 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-November-2nd--201... Workforce Oklahoma Access Point Open every day Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-by-step instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Friday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 7 pm Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. Guiding Right HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Beginning October 13 Guiding Right will be testing the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. Intimate Partner Violence Survivors Support Group Last Wednesday of each month from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Domestic violence is the use of physical, sexual, threatening or emotional force to frighten, intimidate and control an intimate partner. This support and educational group is for individuals who have survived domestic violence and are ready to explore their personal healing process and find hope. The group will provide emotional support, information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal, and may include specific goals such as creating a safety plan, reducing risk of future violence, increasing positive coping skills and addressing the impact of trauma. A specialized therapist will provide the free services, and confidentiality is paramount. For more information contact Jim Scholl at 918.631.2722 Sexual Assault Survivors Support Group Last Wednesday of each month from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Sexual assault is any forced or coerced sexual activity, such as unwanted touching or forced penetration committed against a person's will or without consent. 4/23/26, 6:24 PM �OkEq eNews November 2nd, 2016 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-November-2nd--201.. This support group will meet together to discuss their experiences, share ideas, and provide emotional support for one another. Additionally, highly trained providers will offer information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal. Specific goals for sessions may include crises stabilization, safety planning, increasing selfregulatory skills, addressing trauma through cognitive processing, reconnecting to support systems, family and the community, and preventing re-victimization. All services are free of charge, and confidentiality is paramount. For more information contact Jim Scholl at 918.631.2722. MISSION: Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Toby Jenkins Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org Olivia Cotter Office Manager Olivia.Cotter@OkEq.org Sharon Queen Facilities Coordinator Sharon.Queen@OkEq.org Jose Vega Program Coordinator Jose.Vega@OkEq.org --- ---Alex Wade Special Projects 8 of 9 4/23/26, 6:24 PM �OkEq eNews November 2nd, 2016 9 of 9 I Alex.Wade@OkEq.org https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-November-2nd--201... Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Hours: Mon - Sat Noon-9 p.m. | Sun Noon-6 p.m. Oklahomans for Equality | 621 E. 4th Street | Tulsa, OK 74120 | 918.743.4297 www.okeq.org 4/23/26, 6:24 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/bf4fcfe73503a645ee9a2acd267c24c0.pdf 456e10cdf485d97bb8051d5187b2078b PDF Text Text OkEq eNews November 9th, 2016 1 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-November-9th--201... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq eNews e November 9th, 2016 okl.ihorn,ms for equ.ility news After waiting all night for election results, I was one of those disappointed voters who was not happy with the outcome. It seems my neighbors and family ignored the anti-LGBTQ actions and past legislative record of political candidates. They voted them into office and are sending them to the US capitol and our own statehouse. I do feel betrayed. I also feel threatened. Our future is going to be filled with homo-negative and trans-negative legislation. A decade of victories for equality are now in jeopardy. So here is what we will be doing at Oklahomans for Equality and the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center: Expand our services and programs for LGBTQ people and their families. In This Issue Message from Toby Jenkins Tulsa C.A.R.E.S. Fairy Tree 2017 Award Recipients Ladies Social Club Transgender Day of Remebrance Equality Business Alliance Mixer Thanksgiving Dinner November Volunteer of the Month First Thursday Art Opening OKEQ Holiday Shopping Market. FaLaLaLa Ball November Video eNews Train our community how to advocate for themselves and their families. Engage elected officials and legislators and demand our rights. Serve our neighbors and care for the most vulnerable among us. Stand with other marginalized communities with mutual encouragement. Join us at Oklahomans for Equality as we continue the revolution and fight for full equality. Toby Jenkins Pride Store Rainbow Library Danny Day's Retirement Bash Council Oak Mens Chorale Two-Spirit Documentary OUT for TCC Compassionate Tulsa Executive Director Oklahomans for Equality Tulsa C.A.R.E.S. Fairy Tree Purchased gifts must be returned by December 9, 2016 Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 The Fairy Tree is back and ready for you to stop by the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center to select a recipient in need. We adopt the clients of Tulsa CARES that are in need of clothing and other items. The suggested gift items are listed for your shopping convenience. Tulsa CARES provides social services to individuals affected by HIV/AIDS. Help us support those in our community so that they can have a happy holiday. For more information, please contact Olivia Cotter at olivia.cotter@okeq.org . 2017 Award Recipients: Now Accepting Nominations Oklahomans for Equality is now accepting nominations for 2016 award recipients. These individuals or organizations and companies have advocated for full equality for LGBTQ people and shown courage and compassion. OkEq Art Exhibition The November exhibit at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature the works of Oklahoma youth who are active in local Gay Straigh Alliances, Diversity Clubs, and Social Justice Clubs and the Youth/Elder Storytelling Group. Oklahoma has a myriad of LGBTQ Youth Support Groups ranging from centers, safe houses, projects and school centered organizations. This show will feature art created by those youth who are active in the groups. They were given a broad prompt of "Liberation" to inspire their art, and asked to interpret it in any way that made sense to them; the exciting works are palpable. Community Hero Award Carolyn Wagner Youth Leadership Award Russell Bennett Spiritual Inclusion Award Tulsa Pride Grand Marshal Contact Olivia Cotter at olivia.cotter@okeq.org with your nominations. Ladies Social Club: Game Night Friday November 11, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Potluck snacks, soda/coffee/water provided. Family Ties You've got to be a woman to join us, but you certainly don't have to be a lady! Make friends, develop community and have fun with the Ladies Social Club at Oklahomans for Equality! LSC provides LGBT women (and our allies!) the opportunity to develop a great support network while also offering an alternative to the bar scene-but don't worry! We'll still gladly enjoy a few adult beverages! Each month features different activities, like game night, craft night, and movie night, and we usually do potluck snacks. Our calendar of events is largely driven by your own input, ladies! You're also welcome to just come and hang out with the other women if that's more your style. LSC meets on the second Friday of each month from 6-9 p.m. at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center at 621 E. 4/23/26, 6:26 PM �OkEq eNews November 9th, 2016 2 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-November-9th--201... 4th St. Our Friday night events are designed to be low-cost so more folks can join us on a regular basis. We may plan events out & about in the city, so keep an eye on our calendar! Single, married, LGBT, trans women, allies, young in body, young at heart -- all women are welcome! More information available on Facebook Transgender Awareness Week Family Ties is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBT parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Family Ties contact olivia.cotter@okeq.org Lawyer in the Library November 15-20, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa OK 74120 Transgender Day of Remembrance is when we remember our Transgender brothers and sisters who have lost their lives due to hate, discrimination, and violence. We also remember those who were compelled to complete suicide, succumbing to hate, bullying and discrimination. Please join the Gender Support Program throughout the week of Nov14 - Nov20 as we honor Transgender Awareness Week. Nov 15th - Transgender Awareness Week Movie night Nov 16th - Gender Support Program talent night Nov 20th - Transgender Day of Remembrance Memorial Service All events start at 7:00pm and will be held at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Additional information can be found on our website www.okeq.org, or by contacting Sharon Queen at 918-743-4297 October 12, November 9, December 14 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Lawyer in the Library is an opportunity to meet with a lawyer about topics such as family law (divorce, paternity, custody, child support), landlord/tenant , estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment necessary.. Keep Coming Back Meditation Group Every Monday from 6:30 to 7:30 Equality Business Alliance Mixer Wednesday November 16, 6:00 p.m. Decopolis 502 S Boston Ave., Tulsa, OK 74103 This Narcotics Anonymous meditation meeting has a group meditation followed by reading NA literature and sharing. Everyone is welcome regardless of age race sexual identity or religion, the only requirement for membership is the desire to stop using drugs. There are no dues or fees. We are not affiliated with any outside organization and are selfsupporting through our own contributions. Whether you have a dollar for the basket or not please join us and keep coming back. DECOPOLIS bringing back the fun, romance, and magic to shopping in beautiful downtown Tulsa! DECOPOLIS has several distinct areas to explore. Find a good book in our "DECOPOLIS Books" section. Have fun rediscovering vintage games and toys in the DISCOVITORIUM". Tiki's, Aliens, Volcanoes and Coconut Monkeys overlook a room filled with quirky retro gifts and toys in the Atomic Tiki Room. Upstairs is our "Stag Shop" men's department and "Gazelle's Ladies Accouterments". For more information contact, Deborah Spradlin at deborahspradlin2013@gmail.com Decopolis Online - www.decopolis.net - Facebook Healthcare Navigator The Equality Business Alliance networking mixers are terrific venues for you to meet prospective clients. Mixers are open to non-members as well as EBA members. Be sure to bring business cards, business information, brochures, etc. Hosting a networking mixer is a great way to showcase your business. You may host at your establishment or use the Equality Center. If you would like to host a mixer, send an email to jose.vega@okeq.org for more information. Thursdays 1-4 p.m. beginning E UALITY Business Alliance Do you need assistance with open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare? Meet with Mary Jones, Planned Parenthood's Healthcare Navigator. She will be more than happy to help anyone and everyone who is interested in enrolling with the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare. Contact Mary Jones at 918-587-4621 or mary.jones@ppheartland.org ---- Counseling Services Counselors are donating their services to Oklahomans for Equality. Please be patient when setting up appointment times. It can take up to 2 weeks for them to find an available time to see you. 4/23/26, 6:26 PM �OkEq eNews November 9th, 2016 3 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-November-9th--201... Come Home for the Holiday Thanksgiving Dinner Thursday November 24, 12:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 OkEq invites you to join us on Thanksgiving Day for a FREE community meal at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Please confirm your attendance by contacting Olivia Cotter at olivia.cotter@okeq.org or by calling 918-743-4297. Local affirming and inclusive congregations and OkEq provide a wonderful meal every year. The meal will be served at 12:00 p.m. Please arrive by 12:00 p.m. Lunch will be provided by: Unity Church of Christianity Parish Church of Saint Jerome Bethany Christian Church College Hill Presbyterian Church Christ Church Episcopal Boston Avenue United Methodist Church All Souls Unitarian Church St. Paul's United Methodist Diversity Christian Fellowship International Dr. Kurt Choate Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a Sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required Contact Dr. Kurt Choate, LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org Eastside Christian Church University United Methodist Church Thank you to Umicore and the Gordon George family for sponsoring this meal. Volunteer of the Month November 2016 Gordon George Gordon, aslo known as GG, starting volunteering shortly after the purchase of the center on Kenosha. He helped with the remodel and renovation of the building. He had volunteered with other LGBTQ organizations before joing the OkEq team. His favorite part of volunteering at the center is being able to watch people enjoy the events he has put time and effort into creating, such as Thanksgiving Dinner, Falalala ball, and the Wild Hearts Ball. When GG is not working hard at the center he enjoys doing home repairs, gardening and seeing shows and movies. His favorite event of the year is Thanksgiving dinner. He recomends volunteering because "It's your time to help others even when you don't have the finances." Jenna Pike Tuesdays and Thursdays by appointment only. Gender identity, sexual orientation, mood or anxiety concerns, and/or individuals who have experienced a traumatic event. Appointments are required. Contact Jenna at jennifer.pike@okstate.edu (918) 594-8568 We thank you for your devotion GG! If you would like to volunteer contact Jose Vega at jose.vega@okeq.org Tiffany Zwart Monday -Thursday by appointment only. Gender identity, sexual orientation, mood or anxiety concerns, and/or individuals who have experienced a traumatic event. Appointments are required. Contact Tiffany at tzwart@okstate.edu (918) 594-8568 First Thursday Art Opening Thursday December 1, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 The December Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) showcase and exhibit of local artists will feature the works of Dr. Adrian Sturdevant beginning with a reception on Thursday, December 1st and continuing throughout the month. Dr. Adrian Sturdevant lives and practices in Fayetteville, Arkansas. He began painting approximately 6 years ago and although mostly self-taught, his art has developed and flourished through mentoring by several established studio artists. Adrian's work is primarily in oil on canvas and board; he has exhibited his paintings in solo and group exhibitions throughout the region. Adrian's inspiration for the content in his paintings finds its seed in the early photographs of classic southern Americana that he has gleaned from the Library of Congress. These photographs (all in black and white) inspired an initial kind of curiosity & nostalgia for a simpler time - a simpler era in the rural south. That admiration for simplicity in life has since segued - his works invoke a myriad of gender, racial, social, economic and cultural vulnerability and tension. Adrian explores those tensions in his paintings through the high saturation use of color. He simplifies content and alters the composition, to reinforce that narrative and ethereal tension endemic in that era of American history. Andria Whipple Monday -Thursday by appointment only. Issues surrounding gender identity, sexual orientation, mood or anxiety concerns, and/or individuals who have experienced a traumatic event. Appointments are required. Contact Andria at andria.whipple@okstate.edu (918) 594-8568 The show begins with a reception on Thursday, December 1st from 6-9pm where there will be a door prize drawn of the artist's work; the show continues throughout the month. www.okeq.org OKEQ Holiday Shopping Market Saturday December 10, 12:00 - 6:00 p.m. Jess White I am available for appointments on Tuesday from 8am-4pm and Thursday from 8am-11:30am . I have experience working with 4/23/26, 6:26 PM �OkEq eNews November 9th, 2016 4 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-November-9th--201... Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 We invite you to joins us for our first annual OKEQ Holiday Shopping Market. Part of the proceeds from the event will benefit the Denis R Neill Equality Center. The Market will feature several local artists and crafters such as Scissortail Provisions, Steve Cluck, Petswell Pantry, Okie Crow, Nest and more!!! Come shop with us and support OKEQ! anxiety, depression, gender identity, sexual/affectional orientation, trauma, and life transitions. I also have experience working with children and adolescents. You can contact me at jess.white@okstate.edu or (918) 594-8568 Brendan Glon Brendon is available for appointments from 8-3pm on Tuesday and from 2-6pm on Wednesdays. He is experienced with working with clients in the rainbow community, including sexual or affectional orientation, gender identity, spirituality, trauma history, depression, anxiety, and social issues. He works from a values oriented and humanistic theoretical model. Contact Brendon atglon@okstate.edu or by contacting the OSU Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 594-8568 Peaturing many foca[ vencfors ancf crafters Part of tlie proceeds from tlie event wi[[ Gene.fit tlie (J)ennis <R._,:Nei[[(£quality Center. Fallyn Lee Fallyn Lee graduated with a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Ball State University in 2015. She is currently a doctoral student in Oklahoma State University's Counseling Psychology program. Fallyn has experience working with intimate partner violence, sexual assault, spiritual concerns, and trauma. She has also worked with children and adolescents using both talk and play therapy. Contact Fallyn at fallynl@ostatemail.okstate.edu (918) 594-8568 Come shop with us and support OKEQ ! H eld at th D n ni. R. ill q uality Cen t r okbhoman• for equality Gil I E ·H h t. Tul sa, OK 7'1• I 20 FaLaLaLa Ball Presents: OUTrageous Holiday Party December 17, 6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Time to don your gay apparel for the annual Falalala Ball OUTrageous holiday party Admission is any of the following: Can goods and toiletries for St Jerome Parish Pantry Can goods for Diversity Christian Food Pantry Pet Food for A Friend for a Friend Toys for Women in Recovery Non-Binary Support Group Third Wednesday of each month from 7-9 p.m. A new support group for folks who identify with non-binary genders, including but not limited to, genderqueer, genderfluid, agender, bigender, neutrois, genderflux, and more. This group will be a safe space to discuss our identities, receive support, and build a strong nonbinary community in Tulsa. For information contact Vic Wiener at vfwiener@gmail.com SOS Group Cash Bar 4/23/26, 6:26 PM �OkEq eNews November 9th, 2016 5 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-November-9th--201... Naughty & Nice Kink Room Live Entertainment Ugly Holiday Sweater Contest Lite Hor d'oeuvres Raffle Prizes "You think you are a drag queen" lip sync contest Child Care is available in our Kids Holiday Party on the second level. Please rsvp to olivia.cotter@okeq.org if your children will be attending. Mondays 7:00 pm This open Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) Recovery and Sobriety Group meets every Monday at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information, visit www.SOSTulsa.org Live Free! Coming Out Workshop PaLaLa <Ba{{ Presents 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of the month 7:00 - 8:00 pm. ComingOut@OkEq.org Facilitated by James Prather Brought to You Bi the Letter B November Video eNews Second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. The group is open to all bi, pan, queer, fluid folks and their allies. Equality Center Pride Store SAGE Tulsa (Service & Advocacy For Gay Elders) Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan --,-.;:~ II . 'Featuring many foca[ vendors anti crafters Part of tfze proceetfs from tfze event wi« 6ene.fit tfze IJ)ennis IJ(:Nei[('Equafity Center. Come shop with us and support OKEQ ! l-l t:ld ;it the Denni~ B. N!!ill Equalit)' Ce nter 0~1 E•Hh Sc. Tul sa. OK 7 ~1~ Be sure to "Like" the OkEq Pride Store Facebook page to keep up with the new items and new sale items Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library "A Place at the Table: The Gay Individual in American Society" By: Bruce Bawer Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for 4/23/26, 6:26 PM �OkEq eNews November 9th, 2016 6 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-November-9th--201... Among the most talked about books ever written on homosexuality, Bruce Bawer's A Place at the Table strips away the stereotypes fostered by ideologues at both political extremes to compellingly examine gay identity and the barriers that have blocked gays from full membership in American society. A PLACE AT.". . .".:"IrH E more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 1ocun Not only does Bawer powerfully refute the arguments used by antigay activists to stir groundless fears and hostility, he also offers a stunningly frank critique of an unrepresentative but highly visible gay subculture that falsely equates homosexuality with promiscuity, hedonism, and political correctness. Incisively scrutinizing such topics as gay marriage, gays and religion, and the annual Gay Pride March, Bawer explores the complex moral predicament of the gay individual as he debunks the myth of monolithic "gay lifestyle," showing that homosexuals' politics, tastes, beliefs and sexual tendencies are as diverse - and their values as mainstream - as those of heterosexuals. TAPI i:: Yoga by Zach Take A Class EVERY SUNDAY @4:30 pm A Place at the Table carries a vital message for gays struggling to come to terms with their sexuality, and for anyone concerned about the place of the homosexual in America today. Find this selection and more by visiting the Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library . $5.00 per Session Danny Day's Retirement Bash November 18-19, 8:00 p.m. November 20, 2:00 p.m. American Theater Company 308 S Lansing Ave, Tulsa, OK 74120 v Just like Waiting for Guffman but in Tulsa! Gender Support Program Full of actual theatre stories culled from the elite of the Tulsa theatre scene and starring Tulsa Theatre Treasure, Pat Hobbs. This one man cabaret spans the 50 year career of Danny Day, bon vivant and community theatre icon extraordinaire. Featuring a song list of the best of Broadway, this hour and fifteen minute gem is sure to please all ages as Danny sings and acts his way through his 50 year career in theatre. Wednesdays 7:30 pm (First time interview required before attending) Email sharon.queen@okeq.org The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. Tickets are available at the door - $20 general, $15 senior and students. Council Oak Mens Chorale Presents: Holly, Jolly & Gay Lambda Al-Anon Group December 6th, 8th, 9th, 8:00 p.m. East Side Christian Church 1438 S Indianapolis Ave, Tulsa, OK 74112 Every Friday 7 p.m. This 2016 Holiday concert will be a break from our traditional concert style and will be presented in 3 transitioning segments. Our Title, Holly, Jolly & Gay speaks to these 3 different segments as we sing our way from the serious to the silly to some caroling! We will be presenting our holiday concerts : December 6th, 8th & 9 th 8:00-PM East Side Christian Church 1438 S. Indianapolis (just east of Harvard & 15 th ) For more information on Council Oak Men's Chorale please visit our website at www.counciloak.org or find us on Facebook. Council Oak Men's Chorale Presents ~ -·: ,. . _::M; Holly, Jolly & Gay Every Saturday 12:30 pm G William Rice Dialogue on Justice, Equity, and Inclusion Thursday November 17, 6:00 p.m. Circle Cinema 10 S Lewis Ave, Tulsa, OK 74104 As a part of the G. William Rice Dialogue on Justice, Equity, and Inclusion, NALSA and OutLaws are co-hosting a special screening of "Two Spirits" on November 17 at 6:00pm at the historic Circle Cinema. Afterward, there will be a Q&A panel discussion about Two Spirit culture, civil rights issues facing LGBT and Native American groups, and unique jurisdictional problems facing justice in Indian Country. Survivors of Incest Anonymous The Native American Law Student Assoclatioo and Outlaws proudly present Two Spirits: Sexuality, Gender, and the Murder of Fred Martinez SIA strives to empower those who have survived childhood sexual abuse (who are not abusing any child), who want to become survivors and thrivers. For more information, visit siawso.org A FILM SCREENING WITH A PANEL, DISCUSSION, AND RECEPTION TO FOLLOW Light refreshments provided. The event is free to the public. However, there is limited space available, so please follow this link "Tickets Available" to reserve your space on Google Form. Speakers include: *John Hawk Co-Cke', leader of the Tulsa Two- Spirit Society * Sharon Queen, facilitator for the Gender Support Program at Oklahomans for Equality * Geri Wisner, attorney specializing in Indian Law Game Night "Two Spirits, a 2009 documentary, interweaves the tragic story of a mother's loss of her son with a revealing look at a time when the world wasn't simply divided into male and female, and many Native American cultures held places of honor for people of integrated genders." OUT for TCC Thursday December 1, Tulsa Community College - Metro Campus 909 S Boston Ave, Tulsa, OK 74119 This year Tulsa Community College is pairing with Oklahomans for Equality and is planning to become the first institution of higher education to actively recruit LGBTQ students. We are calling this program OUT for TCC and plan to host it on the morning of Dec. 1st at the Metro Campus. Oklahomans for Equality will co-sponsor this event and will provide lunch. Isaac Rocha, a TCC Alum, will be the guest speaker for the event. High school Gay-Straight Alliances are encouraged to participate. Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno m TULSA COMMUNITY COLLEGE 4/23/26, 6:26 PM �OkEq eNews November 9th, 2016 7 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-November-9th--201... Compassionate Tulsa - Make Tulsa Golden Please join us in our city-wide campaign to "Make Tulsa Golden." Using "The Golden Rule" as our guide for compassionate living, you are asked to sign the pledge to "make Tulsa golden." The "Make Tulsa Golden" campaign encourages each of us to increase compassion in Tulsa communities by pledging to treat others as we wish to be treated. If you are willing to make that pledge, please select the link below to be added to the list of groups and individuals working together to Make Tulsa Golden. MAKE~ Sign the Pledge Here After indicating your pledge, you can download our Make Tulsa Golden pledge certificate. For more information visit compassionatetulsa.org -- .foOLDEN Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Room Rentals The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has many spaces for your next meeting or event. To check dates, reserve your next event or receive pricing information, contact sharon.queen@okeq.org Stop by for a quick view of the Event Center and pick up a space rental sheet. EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and community. Workforce Oklahoma Access Point Open every day Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-by-step instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Friday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 7 pm Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. Guiding Right HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Beginning October 13 Guiding Right will be testing the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. Intimate Partner Violence Survivors Support Group Last Wednesday of each month from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Domestic violence is the use of physical, sexual, threatening or emotional force to frighten, intimidate and control an intimate partner. This support and educational group is for individuals who have survived domestic violence and are ready to explore their personal healing process and find hope. The group will provide emotional support, information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal, and may include specific goals such as creating a safety plan, reducing risk of future 4/23/26, 6:26 PM �OkEq eNews November 9th, 2016 8 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-November-9th--201... violence, increasing positive coping skills and addressing the impact of trauma. A specialized therapist will provide the free services, and confidentiality is paramount. For more information contact Jim Scholl at 918.631.2722 Sexual Assault Survivors Support Group Last Wednesday of each month from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Sexual assault is any forced or coerced sexual activity, such as unwanted touching or forced penetration committed against a person's will or without consent. This support group will meet together to discuss their experiences, share ideas, and provide emotional support for one another. Additionally, highly trained providers will offer information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal. Specific goals for sessions may include crises stabilization, safety planning, increasing selfregulatory skills, addressing trauma through cognitive processing, reconnecting to support systems, family and the community, and preventing re-victimization. All services are free of charge, and confidentiality is paramount. For more information contact Jim Scholl at 918.631.2722. MISSION: Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Toby Jenkins Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org Olivia Cotter Office Manager Olivia.Cotter@OkEq.org 4/23/26, 6:26 PM �OkEq eNews November 9th, 2016 9 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-November-9th--201... Sharon Queen Facilities Coordinator Sharon.Queen@OkEq.org Jose Vega Program Coordinator Jose.Vega@OkEq.org Alex Wade Special Projects Alex.Wade@OkEq.org r------ ----- ---------------------------- ----- ---------------------------- --------------------------, Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Hours: Mon - Sat Noon-9 p.m. | Sun Noon-6 p.m. Oklahomans for Equality | 621 E. 4th Street | Tulsa, OK 74120 | 918.743.4297 www.okeq.org I 4/23/26, 6:26 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/153de4a11b41de8aebb7c9036fc9bb4c.pdf 5ed69cda907c0e01825ea22d59cfda14 PDF Text Text OkEq eNews November 16th, 2016 1 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-November-16th--20... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq eNews November 16th, 2016 okl:ihom:ins for equ:ility news In This Issue Tulsa C.A.R.E.S. Fairy Tree 2017 Award Recipients Transgender Day of Remebrance Equality Business Alliance Mixer Thanksgiving Dinner World AIDS Day First Thursday Art Opening OKEQ Holiday Shopping Market. FaLaLaLa Ball November Volunteer of the Month November Video eNews Pride Store .. Rainbow Library Council Oak Mens Chorale Sisters in Song Two-Spirit Documentary Danny Day's Retirement Bash MOONLIGHT Voices in my Head OUT for TCC Compassionate Tulsa l:aft: HOWARD DOAK I918.851.295O Cityscape Home Mortgage I 5801 E.4 1st Street, Suite 350 Tulsa, OK Company NMLS: 644578 I NMLS: 213229 Tulsa C.A.R.E.S. Fairy Tree Purchased gifts must be returned by December 9, 2016 Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 The Fairy Tree is back and ready for you to stop by the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center to select a recipient in need. We adopt the clients of Tulsa CARES that are in need of clothing and other items. The suggested gift items are listed for your shopping convenience. Tulsa CARES provides social services to individuals affected by HIV/AIDS. Help us support those in our community so that they can have a happy holiday. For more information, please contact Olivia Cotter at olivia.cotter@okeq.org . 2017 Award Recipients: Now Accepting Nominations OkEq Art Exhibition The November exhibit at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature the works of Oklahoma youth who are active in local Gay Straigh Alliances, Diversity Clubs, and Social Justice Clubs and the Youth/Elder Storytelling Group. Oklahoma has a myriad of LGBTQ Youth Support Groups ranging from centers, safe houses, projects and school centered organizations. This show will feature art created by those youth who are active in the groups. They were given a broad prompt of "Liberation" to inspire their art, and asked to interpret it in any way that made sense to them; the exciting works are palpable. Oklahomans for Equality is now accepting nominations for 2016 award recipients. These individuals or organizations and companies have advocated for full equality for LGBTQ people and shown courage and compassion. Community Hero Award Carolyn Wagner Youth Leadership Award Russell Bennett Spiritual Inclusion Award Tulsa Pride Grand Marshal Contact Olivia Cotter at olivia.cotter@okeq.org with your nominations. Transgender Awareness Week November 15-20, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa OK 74120 Family Ties Transgender Day of Remembrance is when we remember our Transgender brothers and sisters who have lost their lives due to hate, discrimination, and violence. We also remember those who were compelled to complete suicide, succumbing to hate, bullying and discrimination. 4/23/26, 6:27 PM �OkEq eNews November 16th, 2016 2 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-November-16th--20... Please join the Gender Support Program throughout the week of Nov14 - Nov20 as we honor Transgender Awareness Week. Nov 15th - Transgender Awareness Week Movie night Nov 16th - Gender Support Program talent night Nov 20th - Transgender Day of Remembrance Memorial Service All events start at 7:00pm and will be held at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Additional information can be found on our website www.okeq.org, or by contacting Sharon Queen at 918-743-4297 Equality Business Alliance Mixer Wednesday November 16, 6:00 p.m. Decopolis 502 S Boston Ave., Tulsa, OK 74103 Family Ties is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBT parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Family Ties contact olivia.cotter@okeq.org Lawyer in the Library October 12, November 9, December 14 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Lawyer in the Library is an opportunity to meet with a lawyer about topics such as family law (divorce, paternity, custody, child support), landlord/tenant , estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment necessary.. Keep Coming Back Meditation Group Every Monday from 6:30 to 7:30 DECOPOLIS bringing back the fun, romance, and magic to shopping in beautiful downtown Tulsa! DECOPOLIS has several distinct areas to explore. Find a good book in our "DECOPOLIS Books" section. Have fun rediscovering vintage games and toys in the DISCOVITORIUM". Tiki's, Aliens, Volcanoes and Coconut Monkeys overlook a room filled with quirky retro gifts and toys in the Atomic Tiki Room. Upstairs is our "Stag Shop" men's department and "Gazelle's Ladies Accouterments". Decopolis Online - www.decopolis.net - Facebook The Equality Business Alliance networking mixers are terrific venues for you to meet prospective clients. Mixers are open to non-members as well as EBA members. Be sure to bring business cards, business information, brochures, etc. Hosting a networking mixer is a great way to showcase your business. You may host at your establishment or use the Equality Center. If you would like to host a mixer, send an email to jose.vega@okeq.org for more information. E ALITY Business Alliance This Narcotics Anonymous meditation meeting has a group meditation followed by reading NA literature and sharing. Everyone is welcome regardless of age race sexual identity or religion, the only requirement for membership is the desire to stop using drugs. There are no dues or fees. We are not affiliated with any outside organization and are selfsupporting through our own contributions. Whether you have a dollar for the basket or not please join us and keep coming back. For more information contact, Deborah Spradlin at deborahspradlin2013@gmail.com Healthcare Navigator Thursdays 1-4 p.m. beginning Come Home for the Holiday Thanksgiving Dinner Thursday November 24, 12:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 OkEq invites you to join us on Thanksgiving Day for a FREE community meal at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Please confirm your attendance by contacting Olivia Cotter at olivia.cotter@okeq.org or by calling 918-743-4297. Local affirming and inclusive congregations and OkEq provide a wonderful meal every year. The meal will be served at 12:00 p.m. Please arrive by 12:00 p.m. Lunch will be provided by: Do you need assistance with open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare? Meet with Mary Jones, Planned Parenthood's Healthcare Navigator. She will be more than happy to help anyone and everyone who is interested in enrolling with the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare. Contact Mary Jones at 918-587-4621 or mary.jones@ppheartland.org - - - ·- - Counseling Services Counselors are donating their services to Oklahomans for Equality. Please be patient when setting up appointment times. It can take up to 2 weeks for them 4/23/26, 6:27 PM �OkEq eNews November 16th, 2016 3 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-November-16th--20... Joy Lutheran Church ELCA to find an available time to see you. Fellowship Congregational Church ---- UCC Unity Church of Christianity Parish Church of Saint Jerome Bethany Christian Church College Hill Presbyterian Church ----Christ Church Episcopal Boston Avenue United Methodist Church All Souls Unitarian Church St. Paul's United Methodist Diversity Christian Fellowship International Eastside Christian Church University United Methodist Church Thank you theGordon forsponsoring this meal. - to- Umicore - - and-George - -family --- - World AIDS Day Turn Tulsa Red Thursday December 1, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 In honor of World AIDS Day we are turning Tulsa red. Wear Red and Remember. Wear your red ribbon, wear your fire engine red outfit, die your hair red, and remember. Remember those who died, those we lost, and those who are still fighting for their lives. Dr. Kurt Choate Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a Sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required Contact Dr. Kurt Choate, LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org Presentations, Candlighting ceremony, performances, testimonies and honoring those living with HIV/AIDS. More information available on Facebook First Thursday Art Opening Thursday December 1, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 The December Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) showcase and exhibit of local artists will feature the works of Dr. Adrian Sturdevant beginning with a reception on Thursday, December 1st and continuing throughout the month. Jenna Pike Tuesdays and Thursdays by appointment only. Gender identity, sexual orientation, mood or anxiety concerns, and/or individuals who have experienced a traumatic event. Appointments are required. Contact Jenna at jennifer.pike@okstate.edu -----(918) 594-8568 Dr. Adrian Sturdevant lives and practices in Fayetteville, Arkansas. He began painting approximately 6 years ago and although mostly self-taught, his art has developed and flourished through mentoring by several established studio artists. Adrian's work is primarily in oil on canvas and board; he has exhibited his paintings in solo and group exhibitions throughout the region. Adrian's inspiration for the content in his paintings finds its seed in the early photographs of classic southern Americana that he has gleaned from the Library of Congress. These photographs (all in black and white) inspired an initial kind of curiosity & nostalgia for a simpler time - a simpler era in the rural south. That admiration for simplicity in life has since segued - his works invoke a myriad of gender, racial, social, economic and cultural vulnerability and tension. Adrian explores those tensions in his paintings through the high saturation use of color. He simplifies content and alters the composition, to reinforce that narrative and ethereal tension endemic in that era of American history. The show begins with a reception on Thursday, December 1st from 6-9pm where there will be a door prize drawn of the artist's work; the show continues throughout the month. www.okeq.org Tiffany Zwart Monday -Thursday by appointment only. Gender identity, sexual orientation, mood or anxiety concerns, and/or individuals who have experienced a traumatic event. Appointments are required. Contact Tiffany at tzwart@okstate.edu (918) 594-8568 OKEQ Holiday Shopping Market Saturday December 10, 12:00 - 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 We invite you to joins us for our first annual OKEQ Holiday Shopping Market. Part of the proceeds from the event will benefit the Denis R Neill Equality Center. The Market will feature several local artists and crafters such as Scissortail Provisions, Steve Cluck, Petswell Pantry, Okie Crow, Nest and more!!! Come shop with us and support OKEQ! Andria Whipple Monday -Thursday by appointment only. Issues surrounding gender identity, sexual orientation, mood or anxiety concerns, and/or individuals who have experienced a traumatic event. Appointments are required. Contact Andria at andria.whipple@okstate.edu -----(918) 594-8568 Jess White I am available for appointments on Tuesday from 8am-4pm and Thursday from 8am-11:30am . I 4/23/26, 6:27 PM �OkEq eNews November 16th, 2016 4 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-November-16th--20... have experience working with anxiety, depression, gender identity, sexual/affectional orientation, trauma, and life transitions. I also have experience working with children and adolescents. You can contact me at jess.white@okstate.edu or (918) 594-8568 Peaturing many foca[ venaors ana crafters Part of tfie proceec£s from tlie event wi[[ 6enefit tlie (J)ennis <R._,:Nei[[ r.Equafity Center. Brendan Glon Brendon is available for appointments from 8-3pm on Tuesday and from 2-6pm on Wednesdays. He is experienced with working with clients in the rainbow community, including sexual or affectional orientation, gender identity, spirituality, trauma history, depression, anxiety, and social issues. He works from a values oriented and humanistic theoretical model. Contact Brendon atglon@okstate.edu or by contacting the OSU Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 594-8568 Come shop with us and support OKEQ ! oklahomana for equality H Id at th e D nnis R. ill • quality C nt r 6'2 1 E 4th t. Tul sa, OK , '1, 120 FaLaLaLa Ball Presents: OUTrageous Holiday Party December 17, 6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Time to don your gay apparel for the annual Falalala Ball OUTrageous holiday party Admission is any of the following: Can goods and toiletries for St Jerome Parish Pantry Can goods for Diversity Christian Food Pantry Pet Food for A Friend for a Friend Toys for Women in Recovery Cash Bar Naughty & Nice Kink Room Live Entertainment Ugly Holiday Sweater Contest Lite Hor d'oeuvres Raffle Prizes "You think you are a drag queen" lip sync contest Child Care is available in our Kids Holiday Party on the second level. Please rsvp to olivia.cotter@okeq.org if your children will be attending. PaLaLa {Ba[[ <Presents Fallyn Lee Fallyn Lee graduated with a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Ball State University in 2015. She is currently a doctoral student in Oklahoma State University's Counseling Psychology program. Fallyn has experience working with intimate partner violence, sexual assault, spiritual concerns, and trauma. She has also worked with children and adolescents using both talk and play therapy. Contact Fallyn at fallynl@ostatemail.okstate.edu (918) 594-8568 Non-Binary Support Group Third Wednesday of each month from 7-9 p.m. A new support group for folks who identify with non-binary genders, including but not limited to, genderqueer, genderfluid, agender, bigender, neutrois, genderflux, and more. This group will be a safe space to discuss our identities, receive support, and build a strong nonbinary community in Tulsa. For information contact Vic Wiener at vfwiener@gmail.com SOS Group 4/23/26, 6:27 PM �OkEq eNews November 16th, 2016 5 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-November-16th--20... Volunteer of the Month November 2016 Mondays 7:00 pm This open Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) Recovery and Sobriety Group meets every Monday at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information, visit www.SOSTulsa.org Gordon George Gordon, aslo known as GG, starting volunteering shortly after the purchase of the center on Kenosha. He helped with the remodel and renovation of the building. He had volunteered with other LGBTQ organizations before joing the OkEq team. His favorite part of volunteering at the center is being able to watch people enjoy the events he has put time and effort into creating, such as Thanksgiving Dinner, Falalala ball, and the Wild Hearts Ball. When GG is not working hard at the center he enjoys doing home repairs, gardening and seeing shows and movies. His favorite event of the year is Thanksgiving dinner. He recomends volunteering because "It's your time to help others even when you don't have the finances." Live Free! Coming Out Workshop 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of the month 7:00 - 8:00 pm. ComingOut@OkEq.org Facilitated by James Prather We thank you for your devotion GG! If you would like to volunteer contact Jose Vega at jose.vega@okeq.org Brought to You Bi the Letter B Second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. November Video eNews The group is open to all bi, pan, queer, fluid folks and their allies. Q ,. .. Equality Center Pride Store SAGE Tulsa (Service & Advocacy For Gay Elders) Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan · · , --~ ~ ~ -- 'Featur ing II many Coca[ vemfors ana crafters !Part of tfie proceeas from tfie e-vent wi(( 6enefit tfie ![)ronis '1?..,Jfei(('Equafity Center. Come shop with us and support OKEQ ! l-l e ld at the D ennis H . Neill E tpial ity C enll'r Tulsa Area Prime Timers (i~l EHh St. Tul s;t. OK ; ~1~0 Be sure to "Like" the OkEq Pride Store Facebook page to keep up with the new items and new sale items ~ Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library "How I Learned to Snap" 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for 4/23/26, 6:27 PM �OkEq eNews November 16th, 2016 6 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-November-16th--20... By: Kirk Read more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 With bold Southern humor, journalist and performer Kirk Read takes readers on a guided tour of his precocious and courageous adolescence. Recalling his years as an openly gay high school student, Read describes how he navigated the hallways with his sense of humor and dignity intact. He fondly recalls his initiations into sex, drugs, and rock 'n' roll, as well as his "shy as neon" acts of rabble rousing during high school. How I Learned to Snap is a refreshingly victim-free story in which queer teenagers are creative, resilient, and ultimately heroic. Yoga by Zach Take A Class EVERY SUNDAY Find this selection and more by visiting the Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library . @4:30 pm Council Oak Mens Chorale Presents: Holly, Jolly & Gay December 6th, 8th, 9th, 8:00 p.m. East Side Christian Church 1438 S Indianapolis Ave, Tulsa, OK 74112 $5.00 per Session This 2016 Holiday concert will be a break from our traditional concert style and will be presented in 3 transitioning segments. Our Title, Holly, Jolly & Gay speaks to these 3 different segments as we sing our way from the serious to the silly to some caroling! Council Oak Me,,•s Chorale Pres s :a:,,. ·.. ::41!:. ~ Tickets are buy 1 get 1 free till the November 23rd For more information on Council Oak Men's Chorale please visit our website at www.counciloak.org or find us on Facebook. Holly, Jolly & Gay Sisters in Song Presents: Hope, Peace, Joy Concert 2016 Saturday December 10, 7:00 p.m. Fellowship Congregational Church UCC 2900 S. Harvard Ave., Tulsa, OK 74114 v Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:30 pm (First time interview required before attending) Email sharon.queen@okeq.org The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. Lambda Al-Anon Group Every Friday 7 p.m. Sisters in Song Survivors of Incest Anonymous Hope, Peace, Joy Concert Every Saturday 12:30 pm SIA strives to empower those who have survived childhood sexual abuse (who are not abusing any child), who want to become survivors and thrivers. For more information, visit siawso.org 2016 7PM Saturday th December 10 Fellowship Congregational Church United Church of Christ 2900 South Harvard Ave Tulsa Game Night Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno Admission $15 Children under 12 Free www.Sistersinsong.us 4/23/26, 6:27 PM �OkEq eNews November 16th, 2016 7 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-November-16th--20... a comrnumry mvcr ' Il)' women s choir in Tul a, OK Like us 011 Facehook! info@daao.us Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Room Rentals The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has many spaces for your next meeting or event. To check dates, reserve your next event or receive pricing information, contact sharon.queen@okeq.org Stop by for a quick view of the Event Center and pick up a space rental sheet. G William Rice Dialogue on Justice, Equity, and Inclusion Thursday November 17, 6:00 p.m. Circle Cinema 10 S Lewis Ave, Tulsa, OK 74104 As a part of the G. William Rice Dialogue on Justice, Equity, and Inclusion, NALSA and OutLaws are co-hosting a special screening of "Two Spirits" on November 17 at 6:00pm at the historic Circle Cinema. Afterward, there will be a Q&A panel discussion about Two Spirit culture, civil rights issues facing LGBT and Native American groups, and unique jurisdictional problems facing justice in Indian Country. The Native American Law Student Association and Outlaws proudly present Two Spirits: Sexuality, Gender, and the Murder of Fred Martinez A FILM SCREENING WrTH A PANEL. DISCUSSION, ANO RECEPTIOfrll TO FOLLOW Light refreshments provided. The event is free to the public. However, there is limited space available, so please follow this link "Tickets Available" to reserve your space on Google Form. Speakers include: *John Hawk Co-Cke', leader of the Tulsa Two- Spirit Society * Sharon Queen, facilitator for the Gender Support Program at Oklahomans for Equality * Geri Wisner, attorney specializing in Indian Law "Two Spirits, a 2009 documentary, interweaves the tragic story of a mother's loss of her son with a revealing look at a time when the world wasn't simply divided into male and female, and many Native American cultures held places of honor for people of integrated genders." Danny Day's Retirement Bash November 18-19, 8:00 p.m. November 20, 2:00 p.m. American Theater Company 308 S Lansing Ave, Tulsa, OK 74120 EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and community. Workforce Oklahoma Access Point Open every day Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-by-step instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. Just like Waiting for Guffman but in Tulsa! Full of actual theatre stories culled from the elite of the Tulsa theatre scene and starring Tulsa Theatre Treasure, Pat Hobbs. This one man cabaret spans the 50 year career of Danny Day, bon vivant and community theatre icon extraordinaire. Featuring a song list of the best of Broadway, this hour and fifteen minute gem is sure to please all ages as Danny sings and acts his way through his 50 year career in theatre. Tickets are available at the door - $20 general, $15 senior and students. MOONLIGHT Opens Friday, November 18 Circle Cinema 10 S. Lewis, Tulsa, OK 74104 A timeless story of human connection and self-discovery, Moonlight chronicles the life of a young black man from childhood to adulthood as he struggles to find his place in the world while growing up in a rough neighborhood of Miami. "As beautiful a movie as you are ever likely to see." - New York Times "A game changer and a flat-out masterpiece." - Rolling Stone Purchase tickets online here Voices in my Head Wednesday November 23, 9:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Tulsa Eagle 1338 E 3rd St, Tulsa, OK 74120 H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Friday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 7 pm Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. Guiding Right HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Beginning October 13 Guiding Right will be testing the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. Intimate Partner Violence Survivors Support Group Last Wednesday of each month from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Domestic violence is the use of physical, sexual, threatening or emotional force to frighten, intimidate and control an intimate partner. This support and educational group is for individuals who have survived domestic violence and are ready to explore their personal healing process and find hope. The group will provide emotional support, information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal, and may include specific goals such as creating a safety plan, reducing risk of future violence, increasing positive coping skills and addressing the impact of trauma. 4/23/26, 6:27 PM �OkEq eNews November 16th, 2016 8 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-November-16th--20... A specialized therapist will provide the free services, and confidentiality is paramount. For more information contact Jim Scholl at 918.631.2722 Sexual Assault Survivors Support Group Last Wednesday of each month from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Sexual assault is any forced or coerced sexual activity, such as unwanted touching or forced penetration committed against a person's will or without consent. This support group will meet together to discuss their experiences, share ideas, and provide emotional support for one another. Additionally, highly trained providers will offer information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal. Specific goals for sessions may include crises stabilization, safety planning, increasing selfregulatory skills, addressing trauma through cognitive processing, reconnecting to support systems, family and the community, and preventing re-victimization. All services are free of charge, and confidentiality is paramount. For more information contact Jim Scholl at 918.631.2722. MISSION: OUT for TCC Thursday December 1, 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Tulsa Community College - Metro Campus - Student Union 909 S Boston Ave, Tulsa, OK 74119 This year Tulsa Community College is pairing with Oklahomans for Equality and is planning to become the first institution of higher education to actively recruit LGBTQ students. We are calling this program OUT for TCC and plan to host it on the morning of Dec. 1st at the Metro Campus. Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Oklahomans for Equality will co-sponsor this event and will provide lunch. Isaac Rocha, a TCC Alum, will be the guest speaker for the event. High school Gay-Straight Alliances are encouraged to participate. Toby Jenkins Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org Olivia Cotter Office Manager Olivia.Cotter@OkEq.org 4/23/26, 6:27 PM �OkEq eNews November 16th, 2016 9 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-November-16th--20... THUR DAY, DECEMBE 1, 01 cc oc S UD :00 U 10 1 ·30P s Sharon Queen Facilities Coordinator Sharon.Queen@OkEq.org Jose Vega Program Coordinator Jose.Vega@OkEq.org Co-sponsor d with Oklahoman's For Equality Alex Wade Special Projects Alex.Wade@OkEq.org TUUA CO UNITY COLLEGE Tuls CC.edu Compassionate Tulsa - Make Tulsa Golden Please join us in our city-wide campaign to "Make Tulsa Golden." Using "The Golden Rule" as our guide for compassionate living, you are asked to sign the pledge to "make Tulsa golden." The "Make Tulsa Golden" campaign encourages each of us to increase compassion in Tulsa communities by pledging to treat others as we wish to be treated. If you are willing to make that pledge, please select the link below to be added to the list of groups and individuals working together to Make Tulsa Golden. MAKE Sign the Pledge Here After indicating your pledge, you can download our Make Tulsa Golden pledge certificate. ~ J;OLDEN -- For more information visit compassionatetulsa.org r--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------, :,., an~, I Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Hours: Mon - Sat Noon-9 p.m. | Sun Noon-6 p.m. Oklahomans for Equality | 621 E. 4th Street | Tulsa, OK 74120 | 918.743.4297 www.okeq.org ! I ~--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------~ 4/23/26, 6:27 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/3cd05b9696277caca986e6556b7c902f.pdf 1b3bc1a151481955ab24c3fcb7933581 PDF Text Text OkEq eNews November 23rd, 2016 1 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-November-23rd--20... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq eNews November 23rd, 2016 okl:ihom:ins for equ:ility news In This Issue Gordon George Sponsors the Day. Thanksgiving Dinner World AIDS Day First Thursday Art Opening 2017 Award Recipients Long-term Care Insurance Gay Mens Dinner. Ladies Social Club OKEQ Holiday Shopping Market. FaLaLaLa Ball Equality Business Alliance Mixer November Volunteer of the Month .. November Video eNews Pride Store Rainbow Library PFLAG Holiday Dinner Council Oak Mens Chorale Sisters in Song Voices in my Head OUT for TCC Compassionate Tulsa l:aft: HOWARD DOAK I918.851.295O Cityscape Home Mortgage I 5801 E.4 1st Street, Suite 350 Tulsa, OK Company NMLS: 644578 I NMLS: 213229 Gordon George Sponsors the Day Thursday November 24, 2016 Gordon is sponsoring the day in honor of his brother Freddy Jr. Gordon and his family have been coordinating and volunteering for our Thanksgiving community meal for 10 years. Thank You George! If you would like to sponsor the center to honor your special day click here • Birthdays - Yours, your spouses, your children, your parents, your friends, even your dog's • Anniversary's - Wedding, sobriety, adoption, court date • To honor a loved one's memory • Special events • Mothers day, Fathers day, any holiday. • Just because OkEq Art Exhibition The November exhibit at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature the works of Oklahoma youth who are active in local Gay Straigh Alliances, Diversity Clubs, and Social Justice Clubs and the Youth/Elder Storytelling Group. Oklahoma has a myriad of LGBTQ Youth Support Groups ranging from centers, safe houses, projects and school centered organizations. This show will feature art created by those youth who are active in the groups. They were given a broad prompt of "Liberation" to inspire their art, and asked to interpret it in any way that made sense to them; the exciting works are palpable. Come Home for the Holiday Thanksgiving Dinner Thursday November 24, 12:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 OkEq invites you to join us on Thanksgiving Day for a FREE community meal at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Please confirm your attendance by contacting Olivia Cotter at olivia.cotter@okeq.org or by calling 918-743-4297. Local affirming and inclusive congregations and OkEq provide a wonderful meal every year. The meal will be served at 12:00 p.m. Please arrive by 12:00 p.m. Lunch will be provided by: Joy Lutheran Church ELCA Fellowship Congregational - -Church - UCC Unity Church of Christianity Parish Church of Saint Jerome Bethany Christian Church College Hill Presbyterian - - -Church Christ Church Episcopal Family Ties 4/23/26, 6:29 PM �OkEq eNews November 23rd, 2016 2 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-November-23rd--20... Boston Avenue United Methodist Church All Souls Unitarian Church St. Paul's United Methodist Diversity Christian Fellowship International Eastside Christian Church University United Methodist Church PFLAG Tulsa Thank you and theGordon family forsponsoring this meal. - to- Umicore - George - --- - World AIDS Day Turn Tulsa Red Thursday December 1, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 In honor of World AIDS Day we are turning Tulsa red. Wear Red and Remember. Wear your red ribbon, wear your fire engine red outfit, die your hair red, and remember. Remember those who died, those we lost, and those who are still fighting for their lives. Presentations, Candlighting ceremony, performances, testimonies and honoring those living with HIV/AIDS. More information available on Facebook Family Ties is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBT parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Family Ties contact olivia.cotter@okeq.org Lawyer in the Library October 12, November 9, December 14 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Lawyer in the Library is an opportunity to meet with a lawyer about topics such as family law (divorce, paternity, custody, child support), landlord/tenant , estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment necessary.. First Thursday Art Opening Thursday December 1, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 The December Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) showcase and exhibit of local artists will feature the works of Dr. Adrian Sturdevant beginning with a reception on Thursday, December 1st and continuing throughout the month. Keep Coming Back Meditation Group Every Monday from 6:30 to 7:30 Dr. Adrian Sturdevant lives and practices in Fayetteville, Arkansas. He began painting approximately 6 years ago and although mostly self-taught, his art has developed and flourished through mentoring by several established studio artists. Adrian's work is primarily in oil on canvas and board; he has exhibited his paintings in solo and group exhibitions throughout the region. Adrian's inspiration for the content in his paintings finds its seed in the early photographs of classic southern Americana that he has gleaned from the Library of Congress. These photographs (all in black and white) inspired an initial kind of curiosity & nostalgia for a simpler time - a simpler era in the rural south. That admiration for simplicity in life has since segued - his works invoke a myriad of gender, racial, social, economic and cultural vulnerability and tension. Adrian explores those tensions in his paintings through the high saturation use of color. He simplifies content and alters the composition, to reinforce that narrative and ethereal tension endemic in that era of American history. The show begins with a reception on Thursday, December 1st from 6-9pm where there will be a door prize drawn of the artist's work; the show continues throughout the month. www.okeq.org 2017 Award Recipients: Now Accepting Nominations Oklahomans for Equality is now accepting nominations for 2016 award recipients. These individuals or organizations and companies have advocated for full equality for LGBTQ people and shown courage and compassion. Community Hero Award Carolyn Wagner Youth Leadership Award Russell Bennett Spiritual Inclusion Award Tulsa Pride Grand Marshal This Narcotics Anonymous meditation meeting has a group meditation followed by reading NA literature and sharing. Everyone is welcome regardless of age race sexual identity or religion, the only requirement for membership is the desire to stop using drugs. There are no dues or fees. We are not affiliated with any outside organization and are selfsupporting through our own contributions. Whether you have a dollar for the basket or not please join us and keep coming back. For more information contact, Deborah Spradlin at deborahspradlin2013@gmail.com Contact Olivia Cotter at olivia.cotter@okeq.org with your nominations. Healthcare Navigator Long-term Care Insurance for the LGBT Community Tuesday December 6 & Thursday December 8, 6:30 p.m. Dennnis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa OK 74120 Are you a candidate for long-term care insurance? • Are you 35 years of age or older? • Do you want to avoid being a burden to your loved ones in the event of a disease, disability, or aging? • Are you single? • Are you without children? • Have you been disowned by your family? • Is the thought of saving for retirement and an additional $5,000 or more per month for at-home health care, an assisted living, or a nursing home overwhelming? Answering "Yes" to one or more of the questions above, indicates you may be a prime candidate for long-term care insurance. Please attend a free Thursdays 1-4 p.m. beginning Do you need assistance with open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare? Meet with Mary Jones, Planned Parenthood's Healthcare Navigator. She will be more than happy to help anyone and everyone who is interested in enrolling with the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare. Contact Mary Jones at 918-587-4621 or mary.jones@ppheartland.org - - - ·- - - Counseling Services Counselors are donating their services to Oklahomans for Equality. Please be patient when setting up appointment times. It can take up to 2 weeks for them 4/23/26, 6:29 PM �OkEq eNews November 23rd, 2016 3 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-November-23rd--20... informational session in the Event Center at Oklahomans for Equality on Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at 6:30 pm to learn more. to find an available time to see you. Presented By: ~ Dr. Kurt Choate Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a Sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required Contact Dr. Kurt Choate, LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org SECURIAN ® Advisors MidAmerica , Inc. Gay Mens Dinner Tuesday December 6, 6:30 p.m. India Palace 6963 S. Lewis Ave., Tulsa, OK 74136 India Palace is a venerable family-style restaurant offering classic Indian fare & a lunch buffet since 1974. I Friday December 9th, 7:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m. 2601 S. 96th E. Ct., Tulsa, OK 74129 (27th and Mingo) Christmas gathering with dessert. I will have desserts and tea/coffee. You are welcome to bring your own beverages, just drink in moderation please. Please R.S.V.P. I f -· . ,ri :; • : ! :~ '..~• •,4 ' -- ,_ ~ :!__ l Gay Men's Dinner Group is a social support group of gay and bisexual men who meet monthly for dinner and for other special occasions. If you are coming please RSVP GuysDineToo@gmail.com Jenna Pike Tuesdays and Thursdays by appointment only. Gender identity, sexual orientation, mood or anxiety concerns, and/or individuals who have experienced a traumatic event. Appointments are required. Contact Jenna at jennifer.pike@okstate.edu (918) 594-8568 Ladies Social Club: Dirty Santa & Ugly Sweater Party Friday December 9, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Bring a wrapped gift for the Dirty Santa gift exchange ($10 or less) We're not a sensitive bunch, so get creative and have fun picking something out! Wear your ugliest sweater - bonus points for DIY! This'll be a potluck, as per usual. Some hot chocolate or mulled cider might be fun! Ladies Social Club is a group for women. Monthly events take place the second Friday of each month and for other special events. For more information check out the Facebook event Tiffany Zwart Monday -Thursday by appointment only. Gender identity, sexual orientation, mood or anxiety concerns, and/or individuals who have experienced a traumatic event. Appointments are required. Contact Tiffany at tzwart@okstate.edu (918) 594-8568 OKEQ Holiday Shopping Market Saturday December 10, 12:00 - 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 We invite you to joins us for our first annual OKEQ Holiday Shopping Market. Part of the proceeds from the event will benefit the Denis R Neill Equality Center. The Market will feature several local artists and crafters such as Scissortail Provisions, Steve Cluck, Petswell Pantry, Okie Crow, Nest and more!!! Come shop with us and support OKEQ! Andria Whipple Monday -Thursday by appointment only. Issues surrounding gender identity, sexual orientation, mood or anxiety concerns, and/or individuals who have experienced a traumatic event. Appointments are required. Contact Andria at andria.whipple@okstate.edu (918) 594-8568 Jess White I am available for appointments on Tuesday from 8am-4pm and Thursday from 8am-11:30am . I 4/23/26, 6:29 PM �OkEq eNews November 23rd, 2016 4 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-November-23rd--20... have experience working with anxiety, depression, gender identity, sexual/affectional orientation, trauma, and life transitions. I also have experience working with children and adolescents. You can contact me at jess.white@okstate.edu or (918) 594-8568 Peaturing many [oca[ venaors ana crafters Part of tlie proceeds from tlie event wi[[ 6enefit tlie (J)ennis CR._,:Nei[[ f'£quafity Center. Brendan Glon Brendon is available for appointments from 8-3pm on Tuesday and from 2-6pm on Wednesdays. He is experienced with working with clients in the rainbow community, including sexual or affectional orientation, gender identity, spirituality, trauma history, depression, anxiety, and social issues. He works from a values oriented and humanistic theoretical model. Contact Brendon atglon@okstate.edu or by contacting the OSU Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 594-8568 Come shop with us and support OKEQ ! ok:lahomana fM equality H kl at th e G2 I nnis R. ill quality •H h t. Tul sa, OK i 'l•I 20 FaLaLaLa Ball Presents: OUTrageous Holiday Party December 17, 6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Time to don your gay apparel for the annual Falalala Ball OUTrageous holiday party Admission is any of the following: Can goods and toiletries for St Jerome Parish Pantry Can goods for Diversity Christian Food Pantry Pet Food for A Friend for a Friend Toys for Women in Recovery Cash Bar Naughty & Nice Kink Room Live Entertainment Ugly Holiday Sweater Contest Lite Hor d'oeuvres Raffle Prizes "You think you are a drag queen" lip sync contest Child Care is available in our Kids Holiday Party on the second level. Please rsvp to olivia.cotter@okeq.org if your children will be attending. PaLaLa <Ba[[<Presents nt r Fallyn Lee Fallyn Lee graduated with a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Ball State University in 2015. She is currently a doctoral student in Oklahoma State University's Counseling Psychology program. Fallyn has experience working with intimate partner violence, sexual assault, spiritual concerns, and trauma. She has also worked with children and adolescents using both talk and play therapy. Contact Fallyn at fallynl@ostatemail.okstate.edu (918) 594-8568 Non-Binary Support Group Third Wednesday of each month from 7-9 p.m. A new support group for folks who identify with non-binary genders, including but not limited to, genderqueer, genderfluid, agender, bigender, neutrois, genderflux, and more. This group will be a safe space to discuss our identities, receive support, and build a strong nonbinary community in Tulsa. For information contact Vic Wiener at vfwiener@gmail.com SOS Group 4/23/26, 6:29 PM �OkEq eNews November 23rd, 2016 5 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-November-23rd--20... .,. Mondays 7:00 pm This open Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) Recovery and Sobriety Group meets every Monday at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information, visit www.SOSTulsa.org Equality Business Alliance Mixer Wednesday December 21, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Hosted by Physiques by Monique 3403 S Peoria Ave., Suite 100, Tulsa, OK 74105 Live Free! Coming Out Workshop Physiques by Monique is Tulsa's FIRST premier Indoor Cycling & Personal Training Studio. We have 15 Schwinn ICPro bikes, classes offered 7 days a week, Tulsa's best instructors, impeccable sound system, and a view of Brookside that can't be beat! We have easy online bike reservations & no monthly membership fees, simply a beautiful facility to get your fitness on! 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of the month 7:00 - 8:00 pm. ComingOut@OkEq.org Facilitated by James Prather Our boutique studio is located upstairs in the historical Brook Theatre, perfect for those tired of the "big gym, meat market feel" & prefer a more intimate/personalized setting. Let your personal trainer take you through a quality, dedicated training session. No fuss, only business, dedicated all to you. Physiques by Monique Online The Equality Business Alliance networking mixers are terrific venues for you to meet prospective clients. Mixers are open to non-members as well as EBA members. Be sure to bring business cards, business information, brochures, etc. Hosting a networking mixer is a great way to showcase your business. You may host at your establishment or use the Equality Center. If you would like to host a mixer, send an email to jose.vega@okeq.org for more information. PhysiquesbyMonique Brought to You Bi the Letter B Second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. E UALITY Business Alliance The group is open to all bi, pan, queer, fluid folks and their allies. Volunteer of the Month November 2016 Gordon George Gordon, aslo known as GG, starting volunteering shortly after the purchase of the center on Kenosha. He helped with the remodel and renovation of the building. He had volunteered with other LGBTQ organizations before joing the OkEq team. His favorite part of volunteering at the center is being able to watch people enjoy the events he has put time and effort into creating, such as Thanksgiving Dinner, Falalala ball, and the Wild Hearts Ball. When GG is not working hard at the center he enjoys doing home repairs, gardening and seeing shows and movies. His favorite event of the year is Thanksgiving dinner. He recomends volunteering because "It's your time to help others even when you don't have the finances." We thank you for your devotion GG! If you would like to volunteer contact Jose Vega at jose.vega@okeq.org SAGE Tulsa (Service & Advocacy For Gay Elders) Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan II Tulsa Area Prime Timers November Video eNews 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for 4/23/26, 6:29 PM �OkEq eNews November 23rd, 2016 6 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-November-23rd--20... more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 Yoga by Zach Take A Class IQ " .. EVERY SUNDAY @4:30 pm Equality Center Pride Store $5.00 per Session v Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:30 pm (First time interview required before attending) Email sharon.queen@okeq.org The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. -·'featur ing many Coca[ venaors ana crafters Part of tfze proceeas from tfze event wiff 6enefit tfze ll)ennis '1\,:Neiff'Equaftty Center. Come shop with us and support OKEQ ! Lambda Al-Anon Group Every Friday 7 p.m. 1ld J at the De1111is H. Neill E<1u.il ity Center fi~ l E ~th St. T ul.sa. OK 7 ~I ~O Be sure to "Like" the OkEq Pride Store Facebook page to keep up with the new items and new sale items Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library Survivors of Incest Anonymous "Sour Puss: A Mrs. Murphy Mystery" By: Rita Mae Brown & Sneaky Pie Brown Every Saturday 12:30 pm Rita Mae Brown and her feline partner-in-crime-detection, Sneaky Pie Brown, return to the scene of their bestselling crimes-picturesque Crozet, Virginia. Love is in the air as spring comes to the small town, but no sooner has Mary Minor "Harry" Haristeen remarried than she is rudely interrupted-by murder. And no sooner does the trouble start than curious cats Mrs. Murphy and Pewter, along with corgi Tee Tucker, sink their claws into the case.... SIA strives to empower those who have survived childhood sexual abuse (who are not abusing any child), who want to become survivors and thrivers. For more information, visit siawso.org After an unexpected rekindling of their romance, Harry and her veterinarian ex-husband, Fair Haristeen, have happily remarried. But the excitement of their nuptials is quickly overshadowed by the murder of Professor Vincent Forland, a world-famous grape and fungal expert who was in town visiting the local vineyards. Within days of giving a lecture on how distilled fungus and cattle diseases are the current basis of chemical warfare, Forland's decapitated body is discovered. After their initial fright, the residents of Crozet believe that this was a political murder and settle back into their routines-until a local is also found dead, killed in the same gruesome manner as Professor Forland. Now residents can't help wondering, is this really the work of an outsider-or one of their own? No longer working in the post office, Harry had just planted a quarter acre of grapes, which fuels her natural curiosity over just what the two murder victims knew and had in common. Once the warmth of spring arrives, the grapevines blossom and Harry's furry entourage discovers the first critical clue. But how can they show the humans what they've learned? And how can they-or anyone-stop the killing? Find this selection and more by visiting the Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library . Game Night Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno 4/23/26, 6:29 PM �OkEq eNews November 23rd, 2016 7 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-November-23rd--20... Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Room Rentals The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has many spaces for your next meeting or event. To check dates, reserve your next event or receive pricing information, contact sharon.queen@okeq.org Stop by for a quick view of the Event Center and pick up a space rental sheet. EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and community. There Is Always A Place For You At PFLAG's Table. Pl ase Join Pf LAG Tulsa For Our Annual Holiday Dinner Workforce Oklahoma Access Point Friday, December 2, 2016 6:00pm Reception 6:30pm Dinner All Soul Unitarian Church, Emerson Hall 2952 South Peoria Ave, Tulsa, OK * * Please Bring A Side Dish or Dessert To Share ,,.,,. Open every day Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-by-step instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule Council Oak Mens Chorale Presents: Holly, Jolly & Gay December 6th, 8th, 9th, 8:00 p.m. East Side Christian Church 1438 S Indianapolis Ave, Tulsa, OK 74112 Dennis R. Neill Equality Center This 2016 Holiday concert will be a break from our traditional concert style and will be presented in 3 transitioning segments. Our Title, Holly, Jolly & Gay speaks to these 3 different segments as we sing our way from the serious to the silly to some caroling! Tickets are buy 1 get 1 free till the November 23rd Council Oak Men's Chorale Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Friday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 7 pm ,. Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. :-: For more information on Council Oak Men's Chorale please visit our website at www.counciloak.org or find us on Facebook. -- . . Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing : . ::· .•, Holly, Jolly & Gay Guiding Right HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Beginning October 13 Guiding Right will be testing the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. Sisters in Song Presents: Hope, Peace, Joy Concert 2016 Saturday December 10, 7:00 p.m. Fellowship Congregational Church UCC 2900 S. Harvard Ave., Tulsa, OK 74114 Intimate Partner Violence Survivors Support Group Sisters in Song op , Peac , J y Con erf Last Wednesday of each month from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Domestic violence is the use of physical, sexual, threatening or emotional force to frighten, intimidate and control an intimate partner. This support and educational group is for individuals who have survived domestic violence and are ready to explore their personal healing process and find hope. The group will provide emotional support, information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal, and may include specific goals such as creating a safety plan, reducing risk of future violence, increasing positive coping skills and addressing the impact of trauma. 4/23/26, 6:29 PM �OkEq eNews November 23rd, 2016 8 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-November-23rd--20... 2Ulb A specialized therapist will provide the free services, and confidentiality is paramount. For more information contact Jim Scholl at 918.631.2722 7PM Saturday th December 10 Fellowship Congregational Church United Church of Christ 2900 South Harvard Ave Tulsa Admission $15 Children under 12 Free www. istersin ong.us a commun ity di ver ity women s choir in Tul a, OK Like us 011 Facebook! info@daao.us Voices in my Head Wednesday November 23, 9:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Tulsa Eagle 1338 E 3rd St, Tulsa, OK 74120 Sexual Assault Survivors Support Group Last Wednesday of each month from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Sexual assault is any forced or coerced sexual activity, such as unwanted touching or forced penetration committed against a person's will or without consent. This support group will meet together to discuss their experiences, share ideas, and provide emotional support for one another. Additionally, highly trained providers will offer information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal. Specific goals for sessions may include crises stabilization, safety planning, increasing selfregulatory skills, addressing trauma through cognitive processing, reconnecting to support systems, family and the community, and preventing re-victimization. All services are free of charge, and confidentiality is paramount. For more information contact Jim Scholl at 918.631.2722. MISSION: Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Toby Jenkins Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org Olivia Cotter Office Manager Olivia.Cotter@OkEq.org 4/23/26, 6:29 PM �OkEq eNews November 23rd, 2016 9 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-November-23rd--20... Sharon Queen Facilities Coordinator Sharon.Queen@OkEq.org Jose Vega Program Coordinator Jose.Vega@OkEq.org Alex Wade Special Projects Alex.Wade@OkEq.org OUT for TCC Thursday December 1, 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Tulsa Community College - Metro Campus - Student Union 909 S Boston Ave, Tulsa, OK 74119 This year Tulsa Community College is pairing with Oklahomans for Equality and is planning to become the first institution of higher education to actively recruit LGBTQ students. We are calling this program OUT for TCC and plan to host it on the morning of Dec. 1st at the Metro Campus. Oklahomans for Equality will co-sponsor this event and will provide lunch. Isaac Rocha, a TCC Alum, will be the guest speaker for the event. High school Gay-Straight Alliances are encouraged to participate. HUR DA , D CEM E 1, 20 CC C S S D U -12! 4/23/26, 6:29 PM �OkEq eNews November 23rd, 2016 10 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-November-23rd--20... Co-sponsored with Oklahoman's For Equality TUUA CO UNITY COLL£G£ Tuls CC. du Compassionate Tulsa - Make Tulsa Golden Please join us in our city-wide campaign to "Make Tulsa Golden." Using "The Golden Rule" as our guide for compassionate living, you are asked to sign the pledge to "make Tulsa golden." The "Make Tulsa Golden" campaign encourages each of us to increase compassion in Tulsa communities by pledging to treat others as we wish to be treated. If you are willing to make that pledge, please select the link below to be added to the list of groups and individuals working together to Make Tulsa Golden. MAKE ~ Sign the Pledge Here After indicating your pledge, you can download our Make Tulsa Golden pledge certificate. -- fo OLDEN For more information visit compassionatetulsa.org 4/23/26, 6:29 PM �OkEq eNews November 23rd, 2016 11 of 11 :1..1r,••·· :l•l :t4~ i https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-November-23rd--20... -------------------------------------------------------------------, Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Hours: Mon - Sat Noon-9 p.m. | Sun Noon-6 p.m. Oklahomans for Equality | 621 E. 4th Street | Tulsa, OK 74120 | 918.743.4297 www.okeq.org • --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1 4/23/26, 6:29 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/b5e81e6ebe379c0c87d946846500a90c.pdf 69db660339c48d64e24c55b38cb83a31 PDF Text Text OkEq eNews November 29th, 2016 1 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-November-29th--20... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq eNews November 29th, 2016 e news okl.ihorn,ms for equ.ility PINK CHALLENGE In This Issue PINK CHALLENGE. Grateful Day Sponsors the Day. World AIDS Day First Thursday Art Opening 2017 Award Recipients Long-term Care Insurance Tuesday November 29, 2016 Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Brought to You Bi the Letter B Gay Mens Dinner. Ladies Social Club PINK CHALLENGE!!!! Please make a donation to Oklahomans for Equality before midnight Tuesday, November 29, 2016. OKEQ Holiday Shopping Market. FaLaLaLa Ball Equality Business Alliance Mixer Pride Store Rainbow Library PFLAG Holiday Dinner www.okeq.org/donate Council Oak Mens Chorale Sisters in Song OUT for TCC Compassionate Tulsa Grateful Day Sponsors the Day Thursday December 1, 2016 The Grateful Day Foundation will be sponsoring the day in honor World Aids Day. Thank You Grateful Day Foundation! If you would like to sponsor the center to honor your special day click here • Birthdays - Yours, your spouses, your children, your parents, your friends, even your dog's • Anniversary's - Wedding, sobriety, adoption, court date • To honor a loved one's memory • Special events • Mothers day, Fathers day, any holiday. • Just because World AIDS Day Turn Tulsa Red Thursday December 1, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 In honor of World AIDS Day we are turning Tulsa red. Wear Red and Remember. Wear your red ribbon, wear your fire engine red outfit, die your hair red, and remember. Remember those who died, those we lost, and those who are still fighting for their lives. Q,~~'!!!!!C>~!'J~ Taking a leap offaith foT those living with HIV/A IDS OkEq Art Exhibition The November exhibit at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature the works of Oklahoma youth who are active in local Gay Straigh Alliances, Diversity Clubs, and Social Justice Clubs and the Youth/Elder Storytelling Group. Oklahoma has a myriad of LGBTQ Youth Support Groups ranging from centers, safe houses, projects and school centered organizations. This show will feature art created by those youth who are active in the groups. They were given a broad prompt of "Liberation" to inspire their art, and asked to interpret it in any way that made sense to them; the exciting works are palpable. Presentations, Candlighting ceremony, performances, testimonies and honoring those living with HIV/AIDS. More information available on Facebook First Thursday Art Opening Thursday December 1, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Family Ties The December Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) showcase and exhibit of local artists will feature the works of Dr. Adrian Sturdevant beginning with a reception on Thursday, December 1st and continuing throughout the month. Dr. Adrian Sturdevant lives and practices in Fayetteville, Arkansas. He began painting approximately 6 years ago and although mostly self-taught, his art has developed and flourished through mentoring by several established studio artists. Adrian's work is primarily in oil on canvas and board; he has exhibited his 4/23/26, 6:29 PM �OkEq eNews November 29th, 2016 2 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-November-29th--20... paintings in solo and group exhibitions throughout the region. Adrian's inspiration for the content in his paintings finds its seed in the early photographs of classic southern Americana that he has gleaned from the Library of Congress. These photographs (all in black and white) inspired an initial kind of curiosity & nostalgia for a simpler time - a simpler era in the rural south. That admiration for simplicity in life has since segued - his works invoke a myriad of gender, racial, social, economic and cultural vulnerability and tension. Adrian explores those tensions in his paintings through the high saturation use of color. He simplifies content and alters the composition, to reinforce that narrative and ethereal tension endemic in that era of American history. The show begins with a reception on Thursday, December 1st from 6-9pm where there will be a door prize drawn of the artist's work; the show continues throughout the month. www.okeq.org 2017 Award Recipients: Now Accepting Nominations Oklahomans for Equality is now accepting nominations for 2016 award recipients. These individuals or organizations and companies have advocated for full equality for LGBTQ people and shown courage and compassion. Community Hero Award Carolyn Wagner Youth Leadership Award Russell Bennett Spiritual Inclusion Award Tulsa Pride Grand Marshal Family Ties is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBT parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Family Ties contact olivia.cotter@okeq.org Lawyer in the Library October 12, November 9, December 14 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Lawyer in the Library is an opportunity to meet with a lawyer about topics such as family law (divorce, paternity, custody, child support), landlord/tenant , estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment necessary.. Keep Coming Back Meditation Group Every Monday from 6:30 to 7:30 Contact Olivia Cotter at olivia.cotter@okeq.org with your nominations. Long-term Care Insurance for the LGBT Community Tuesday December 6 & Thursday December 8, 6:30 p.m. Dennnis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa OK 74120 Are you a candidate for long-term care insurance? • Are you 35 years of age or older? • Do you want to avoid being a burden to your loved ones in the event of a disease, disability, or aging? • Are you single? • Are you without children? • Have you been disowned by your family? • Is the thought of saving for retirement and an additional $5,000 or more per month for at-home health care, an assisted living, or a nursing home overwhelming? Answering "Yes" to one or more of the questions above, indicates you may be a prime candidate for long-term care insurance. Please attend a free informational session in the Event Center at Oklahomans for Equality on Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at 6:30 pm to learn more. Presented By: - ~ SECURIAN ® Advisors MidAmerica , Inc. Ii".,,, "-f'"'•-,.,., ~,,~ • ~~\ ~:)t:~·· FAMILY LEGACY ANO -WEAI--T-H COUN EL Brought to You Bi the Letter B - Ugly Sweater Holiday Party Tuesday December 6, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Brought to You Bi the Letter B's final social of the year will be an Ugly Sweater Holiday Party on Tuesday, December 6th at 7:00PM. This will be a potluck for those who want to bring food and drinks. For those who can't bring something, do not feel pressured. What food and drinks that are there will be for everyone! Feel free to bring board games, cards, etc. We look forward to seeing everyone! Friends and family are welcome! This Narcotics Anonymous meditation meeting has a group meditation followed by reading NA literature and sharing. Everyone is welcome regardless of age race sexual identity or religion, the only requirement for membership is the desire to stop using drugs. There are no dues or fees. We are not affiliated with any outside organization and are selfsupporting through our own contributions. Whether you have a dollar for the basket or not please join us and keep coming back. For more information contact, Deborah Spradlin at deborahspradlin2013@gmail.com Healthcare Navigator Thursdays 1-4 p.m. beginning Do you need assistance with open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare? Meet with Mary Jones, Planned Parenthood's Healthcare Navigator. She will be more than happy to help anyone and everyone who is interested in enrolling with the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare. Contact Mary Jones at 918-587-4621 or mary.jones@ppheartland.org Counseling Services Counselors are donating their services to Oklahomans for Equality. Please be patient when setting up appointment times. It can take up to 2 weeks for them to find an available time to see you. Keep up with this group on Facebook 4/23/26, 6:29 PM �OkEq eNews November 29th, 2016 3 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-November-29th--20... Gay Mens Dinner Tuesday December 6, 6:30 p.m. India Palace 6963 S. Lewis Ave., Tulsa, OK 74136 India Palace is a venerable family-style restaurant offering classic Indian fare & a lunch buffet since 1974. Friday December 9th, 7:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m. 2601 S. 96th E. Ct., Tulsa, OK 74129 (27th and Mingo) Christmas gathering with dessert. I will have desserts and tea/coffee. You are welcome to bring your own beverages, just drink in moderation please. Please R.S.V.P. Gay Men's Dinner Group is a social support group of gay and bisexual men who meet monthly for dinner and for other special occasions. If you are coming please RSVP GuysDineToo@gmail.com Ladies Social Club: Dirty Santa & Ugly Sweater Party Friday December 9, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Dr. Kurt Choate Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a Sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required Contact Dr. Kurt Choate, LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org Bring a wrapped gift for the Dirty Santa gift exchange ($10 or less) We're not a sensitive bunch, so get creative and have fun picking something out! Wear your ugliest sweater - bonus points for DIY! This'll be a potluck, as per usual. Some hot chocolate or mulled cider might be fun! Ladies Social Club is a group for women. Monthly events take place the second Friday of each month and for other special events. For more information check out the Facebook event OKEQ Holiday Shopping Market Saturday December 10, 12:00 - 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Jenna Pike Tuesdays and Thursdays by appointment only. Gender identity, sexual orientation, mood or anxiety concerns, and/or individuals who have experienced a traumatic event. Appointments are required. Contact Jenna at jennifer.pike@okstate.edu (918) 594-8568 We invite you to joins us for our first annual OKEQ Holiday Shopping Market. Part of the proceeds from the event will benefit the Denis R Neill Equality Center. The Market will feature several local artists and crafters such as Scissortail Provisions, Steve Cluck, Petswell Pantry, Okie Crow, Nest and more!!! Come shop with us and support OKEQ! Tiffany Zwart Monday -Thursday by appointment only. Gender identity, sexual orientation, mood or anxiety concerns, and/or individuals who have experienced a traumatic event. Appointments are required. Contact Tiffany at tzwart@okstate.edu (918) 594-8568 Andria Whipple Monday -Thursday by appointment only. Issues surrounding gender identity, sexual orientation, mood or anxiety concerns, and/or individuals who have experienced a traumatic event. Appointments are required. Contact Andria at andria.whipple@okstate.edu (918) 594-8568 Peaturing -------- r ___ r _____ _r__ __ Jess White I am available for appointments on Tuesday from 8am-4pm and Thursday from 8am-11:30am . I have experience working with 4/23/26, 6:29 PM �OkEq eNews November 29th, 2016 4 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-November-29th--20... many tocat venaors ana crapers Part of tlie proceeds from tfie event wi[[ Gene.fit tlie (J)ennis <J(:Nei[[ P.quafity Center. anxiety, depression, gender identity, sexual/affectional orientation, trauma, and life transitions. I also have experience working with children and adolescents. You can contact me at jess.white@okstate.edu or (918) 594-8568 Come shop with us and support OKEQ ! H Id at th D nni . R. ok.Lwhonwlna. few ttqu.lity G'2 I E'l,th ilJ quality Cent r t. Tulsa, OK 71• I 20 FaLaLaLa Ball Presents: OUTrageous Holiday Party December 17, 6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Time to don your gay apparel for the annual Falalala Ball OUTrageous holiday party Admission is any of the following: Can goods and toiletries for St Jerome Parish Pantry Can goods for Diversity Christian Food Pantry Pet Food for A Friend for a Friend Toys for Women in Recovery Brendan Glon Brendon is available for appointments from 8-3pm on Tuesday and from 2-6pm on Wednesdays. He is experienced with working with clients in the rainbow community, including sexual or affectional orientation, gender identity, spirituality, trauma history, depression, anxiety, and social issues. He works from a values oriented and humanistic theoretical model. Contact Brendon atglon@okstate.edu or by contacting the OSU Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 594-8568 Cash Bar Naughty & Nice Kink Room Live Entertainment Ugly Holiday Sweater Contest Lite Hor d'oeuvres Raffle Prizes "You think you are a drag queen" lip sync contest Child Care is available in our Kids Holiday Party on the second level. Please rsvp to olivia.cotter@okeq.org if your children will be attending. PaLaLa <Ba{{<Presents Fallyn Lee Fallyn Lee graduated with a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Ball State University in 2015. She is currently a doctoral student in Oklahoma State University's Counseling Psychology program. Fallyn has experience working with intimate partner violence, sexual assault, spiritual concerns, and trauma. She has also worked with children and adolescents using both talk and play therapy. Contact Fallyn at fallynl@ostatemail.okstate.edu (918) 594-8568 Non-Binary Support Group Equality Business Alliance Mixer Wednesday December 21, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Hosted by Physiques by Monique 3403 S Peoria Ave., Suite 100, Tulsa, OK 74105 Physiques by Monique is Tulsa's FIRST premier Indoor Cycling & Personal Training Studio. We have 15 Schwinn ICPro bikes, classes offered 7 days a week, Tulsa's best instructors, impeccable sound system, and a view of Brookside that can't be beat! We have easy online bike reservations & no monthly membership fees, simply a beautiful facility to get your fitness on! Our boutique studio is located upstairs in the historical Brook Theatre, perfect for those tired of the "big gym, meat market feel" & prefer a more intimate/personalized setting. Let your personal trainer take you through a quality, dedicated training session. No fuss, only business, dedicated all to you. Third Wednesday of each month from 7-9 p.m. A new support group for folks who identify with non-binary genders, including but not limited to, genderqueer, genderfluid, agender, bigender, neutrois, genderflux, and more. This group will be a safe space to discuss our identities, receive support, and build a strong nonbinary community in Tulsa. For information contact Vic Wiener at vfwiener@gmail.com Physiques by Monique Online SOS Group The Equality Business Alliance networking mixers are terrific venues for you to meet 4/23/26, 6:29 PM �OkEq eNews November 29th, 2016 5 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-November-29th--20... prospective clients. Mixers are open to non-members as well as EBA members. Be sure to bring business cards, business information, brochures, etc. Hosting a networking mixer is a great way to showcase your business. You may host at your establishment or use the Equality Center. If you would like to host a mixer, send an email to jose.vega@okeq.org for more information. PhysiquesbyMonique E UALITY Business Alliance Mondays 7:00 pm This open Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) Recovery and Sobriety Group meets every Monday at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information, visit www.SOSTulsa.org Live Free! Coming Out Workshop 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of the month 7:00 - 8:00 pm. ComingOut@OkEq.org Facilitated by James Prather Brought to You Bi the Letter B Equality Center Pride Store Second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. The group is open to all bi, pan, queer, fluid folks and their allies. " . ·· ··-~·~ 'Featuring many foca[ venaors ana crafters Part of tfze proceeas from tfze event wi{{ 6e111ifit tfze (/Jen,us <J{,:Nei{{'Equality Center. Come shop with us and support OKEQ ! Helli at !lw Dt>r111is R. Neill Equality Center (;'.! 1 Euh St. Tul,-a, OK ;~1'.!0 Be sure to "Like" the OkEq Pride Store Facebook page to keep up with the new items and new sale items ~ Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library "Everything Relative" A Sharon Pollack Film The provocative and sexy romantic comedy about a group of women who went to college together and reunite when two of them have a Bris for their newborn baby. The smart sassy ensemble exchange quick-witted repartee which reveals with irony, humor and a touch of nostalgia for the 70's, how their lives, their politics and their loves have changed. SAGE Tulsa (Service & Advocacy For Gay Elders) Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan II . Find this selection and more by visiting the Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library . Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for 4/23/26, 6:29 PM �OkEq eNews November 29th, 2016 6 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-November-29th--20... more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 Yoga by Zach Take A Class EVERY SUNDAY @4:30 pm $5.00 per Session v Gender Support Program There Is Always A Place For You At PFLAG's Table. Pl ase Join PFLAG Tulsa For Our Annual Holiday Dinn r Friday, December 2, 201 G G:00pm Reception 6:30pm Dinner All Soul Unitarian Church, Emerson Hall 2952 South Peoria Ave, Tulsa, OK • Please Bring A Side Dish or Dessert To Share * Wednesdays 7:30 pm (First time interview required before attending) Email sharon.queen@okeq.org The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. Lambda Al-Anon Group Every Friday 7 p.m. Council Oak Mens Chorale Presents: Holly, Jolly & Gay December 6th, 8th, 9th, 8:00 p.m. East Side Christian Church 1438 S Indianapolis Ave, Tulsa, OK 74112 Survivors of Incest Anonymous This 2016 Holiday concert will be a break from our traditional concert style and will be presented in 3 transitioning segments. Our Title, Holly, Jolly & Gay speaks to these 3 different segments as we sing our way from the serious to the silly to some caroling! Council Oak Men's C'1orale Pres s Tickets are buy 1 get 1 free till the November 23rd ;;a .. ._ :. ..... •. For more information on Council Oak Men's Chorale please visit our website at www.counciloak.org or find us on Facebook. Holly, Jolly & Gay Every Saturday 12:30 pm SIA strives to empower those who have survived childhood sexual abuse (who are not abusing any child), who want to become survivors and thrivers. For more information, visit siawso.org Sisters in Song Presents: Hope, Peace, Joy Concert 2016 Saturday December 10, 7:00 p.m. Fellowship Congregational Church UCC 2900 S. Harvard Ave., Tulsa, OK 74114 Game Night Sisters in Song Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno Hope, Peace, Joy Concert 'll\1C:.. 4/23/26, 6:29 PM �OkEq eNews November 29th, 2016 7 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-November-29th--20... oLUIU 7PM Saturday th December 10 Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Room Rentals The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has many spaces for your next meeting or event. To check dates, reserve your next event or receive pricing information, contact sharon.queen@okeq.org Stop by for a quick view of the Event Center and pick up a space rental sheet. Fellowship Congregational Church United Church of Christ 2900 South Harvard Ave Tulsa Admission $15 hildren under 12 Free www. istersinsong.us a community diver ity women s choir in Tul a, OK Like us 011 Facebook! info@ daao .u EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and community. Workforce Oklahoma Access Point Open every day Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-by-step instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. OUT for TCC Thursday December 1, 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Tulsa Community College - Metro Campus - Student Union 909 S Boston Ave, Tulsa, OK 74119 This year Tulsa Community College is pairing with Oklahomans for Equality and is planning to become the first institution of higher education to actively recruit LGBTQ students. We are calling this program OUT for TCC and plan to host it on the morning of Dec. 1st at the Metro Campus. H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Oklahomans for Equality will co-sponsor this event and will provide lunch. Isaac Rocha, a TCC Alum, will be the guest speaker for the event. High school Gay-Straight Alliances are encouraged to participate. Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Friday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 7 pm Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. Guiding Right HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Beginning October 13 Guiding Right will be testing the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. Intimate Partner Violence Survivors Support Group T RSDA TCC E S UDE E 1, 01 s Last Wednesday of each month from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Domestic violence is the use of physical, sexual, threatening or emotional force to frighten, intimidate and control an intimate partner. This support and educational group is for individuals who have survived domestic violence and are ready to explore their personal healing process and find hope. The group will provide emotional support, information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal, and may include specific goals such as creating a safety plan, reducing risk of future 4/23/26, 6:29 PM �OkEq eNews November 29th, 2016 8 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-November-29th--20... :00 violence, increasing positive coping skills and addressing the impact of trauma. 1230 A specialized therapist will provide the free services, and confidentiality is paramount. For more information contact Jim Scholl at 918.631.2722 Co-sponsor d with Oklahoman's For Eouahty TUUA CO UNITY COLI.EGE Tuls CC. du Sexual Assault Survivors Support Group Compassionate Tulsa - Make Tulsa Golden Please join us in our city-wide campaign to "Make Tulsa Golden." Using "The Golden Rule" as our guide for compassionate living, you are asked to sign the pledge to "make Tulsa golden." The "Make Tulsa Golden" campaign encourages each of us to increase compassion in Tulsa communities by pledging to treat others as we wish to be treated. If you are willing to make that pledge, please select the link below to be added to the list of groups and individuals working together to Make Tulsa Golden. Sign the Pledge Here After indicating your pledge, you can download our Make Tulsa Golden pledge certificate. For more information visit compassionatetulsa.org -- MAKEOJ.ti .,GOLDEN Last Wednesday of each month from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Sexual assault is any forced or coerced sexual activity, such as unwanted touching or forced penetration committed against a person's will or without consent. This support group will meet together to discuss their experiences, share ideas, and provide emotional support for one another. Additionally, highly trained providers will offer information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal. Specific goals for sessions may include crises stabilization, safety planning, increasing selfregulatory skills, addressing trauma through cognitive processing, reconnecting to support systems, family and the community, and preventing re-victimization. All services are free of charge, and confidentiality is paramount. For more information contact Jim Scholl at 918.631.2722. MISSION: Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Toby Jenkins Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org Olivia Cotter Office Manager Olivia.Cotter@OkEq.org 4/23/26, 6:29 PM �OkEq eNews November 29th, 2016 9 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-November-29th--20... Sharon Queen Facilities Coordinator Sharon.Queen@OkEq.org Jose Vega Program Coordinator Jose.Vega@OkEq.org :C·1 \Hi! Alex Wade Special Projects Alex.Wade@OkEq.org Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Hours: Mon - Sat Noon-9 p.m. | Sun Noon-6 p.m. Oklahomans for Equality | 621 E. 4th Street | Tulsa, OK 74120 | 918.743.4297 www.okeq.org -----------------= -=~-----~ I I ------------------------------------ -------------------------------------------------------------1 4/23/26, 6:29 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/8d2b5deb30ab12d82b4361d3005b5989.pdf 0e77f405731bfa0fadfaa4a4bbfd4d34 PDF Text Text OkEq eNews December 6th, 2016 1 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-December-6th--201... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq eNews December 6th, 2016 okl.ihorn,ms for equ.ility news In This Issue Long-term Care Insurance Remembering Them Volunteer of the Month Brought to You Bi the Letter B Tulsa Two-Spirit Holiday Party Long-term Care Insurance for the LGBT Community 2017 Award Recipients Tuesday December 6 & Thursday December 8, 6:30 p.m. Dennnis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa OK 74120 Gay Mens Dinner. Ladies Social Club Are you a candidate for long-term care insurance? OKEQ Holiday Shopping Market. • Are you 35 years of age or older? FaLaLaLa Ball Equality Business Alliance Mixer • Do you want to avoid being a burden to your loved ones in the event of a disease, disability, or aging? Oklahoma Wedding Show • Are you single? Pride Store • Are you without children? Rainbow Library • Have you been disowned by your family? Council Oak Mens Chorale • Is the thought of saving for retirement and an additional $5,000 or more per month for at-home health care, an assisted living, or a nursing home overwhelming? Sisters in Song Compassionate Tulsa Answering "Yes" to one or more of the questions above, indicates you may be a prime candidate for long-term care insurance. Please attend a free informational session in the Event Center at Oklahomans for Equality on Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at 6:30 pm to learn more. Presented By: - ~ SECURIAN ® Advisors MidAmerica , Inc. ( , .,,, 1.1,•11,· ~.- ' +:,~ ..,!; ~ ·:) r-,.. J~ \ OkEq Board Meeting 7 p.m. Thursday, December 15 Dennis R. Neill Equality Center All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. FAMILY LEGACY - - - ANO - - - W£ALTH COUN EL OkEq Art Exhibition The December Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature the works of Dr. Adrian Sturdevant beginning with a reception on Thursday, December 1st from 6-9pm and continuing throughout the month. Remembering Them Sunday December 11, 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 There will be a service of remembrance in honor of those who have died recently. Family and friends have made donations to Oklahomans for Equality in memory of their loved ones. Individuals and attendees are encouraged to share brief stories about their loved ones. There will be a ceremony adding the name plate to the Memory Wall.The Rainbow Flag will be lowered to half staff. The following individuals are to be added to the memory wall. Jeromy Ingram Mickey Rosmarin Dr. Adrian Sturdevant lives and practices in Fayetteville, Arkansas. He began painting approximately 6 years ago and although mostly self-taught, his art has developed and flourished through mentoring by several established studio artists. Adrian's work is primarily in oil on canvas and board; he has exhibited his paintings in solo and group exhibitions throughout the region. Kimberlyn Jo Coffey Rick Snyder Shelley Sinclair James Revard Stephanie York Tim Snapp Aaron Wilson Family Ties Donald Fields 4/23/26, 6:31 PM �OkEq eNews December 6th, 2016 2 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-December-6th--201... Melissa Cole Volunteer of the Month December 2016 Amanda Lowe Family Ties is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBT parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Family Ties contact olivia.cotter@okeq.org Amanda started volunteering at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center in October of 2015. Amanda says she started volunteering here because "I wanted to get more involved in the LGBTQ community. As a queer person myself, I think it is important to cultivate relationships. I also wanted to be purposeful in choosing locations that deal with inter-sectional issues, which is why I am an active volunteer at OKEQ, Planned Parenthood and Together OK." Her favorite part of volunteering is the relationships with staff, volunteers and individuals that frequent the center that she has become friends with. "Helping people feel empowered to be who they are is a calling of mine and the center is a great outlet to accomplish that." When she is not volunteering at OKEQ she is a full time student at OSU-Tulsa working on a Bachelor's degree in American Studies and a minor in Women and Gender Studies. She volunteers at other social justice organizations around town and has a small hand embroidery business called Stitch Witch OK. She is also a birth doula that specializes in placenta encapsulation. Some of the things Amanda loves about the Equality Center are the special events. "My partner Molly and I love bar tending them. I also love the art gallery. One of my favorite events is More Color." She says she would absolutely recommend everyone to volunteer at the center ! "Some of my favorite people are here! The 3 hours I work at the desk are some of my favorite times. Betty and I are always getting into trouble! Also, your time is truly impactful here. It doesn't matter if you are an LGBTQ or an ally; you are a valuable part of this organization." Lawyer in the Library October 12, November 9, December 14 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Lawyer in the Library is an opportunity to meet with a lawyer about topics such as family law (divorce, paternity, custody, child support), landlord/tenant , estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment necessary.. We thank you for your enthusiasm Amanda! If you would like to volunteer contact Jose Vega at jose.vega@okeq.org Keep Coming Back Meditation Group Brought to You Bi the Letter B - Ugly Sweater Holiday Party Tuesday December 6, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Every Monday from 6:30 to 7:30 Brought to You Bi the Letter B's final social of the year will be an Ugly Sweater Holiday Party on Tuesday, December 6th at 7:00PM. This will be a potluck for those who want to bring food and drinks. For those who can't bring something, do not feel pressured. What food and drinks that are there will be for everyone! Feel free to bring board games, cards, etc. We look forward to seeing everyone! Friends and family are welcome! Keep up with this group on Facebook Tulsa Two-Spirit Holiday Party Tuesday December 6, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 This Narcotics Anonymous meditation meeting has a group meditation followed by reading NA literature and sharing. Everyone is welcome regardless of age race sexual identity or religion, the only requirement for membership is the desire to stop using drugs. There are no dues or fees. We are not affiliated with any outside organization and are selfsupporting through our own contributions. Whether you have a dollar for the basket or not please join us and keep coming back. Tulsa Two Spirits Society is a non-profit Native American GLBTQQ collective. We are the living descendents of the original people of what is now the USA. We meet once a month at the Dennis R Neill Equality Center Please check the OKEQ Event Calendar for more information: Contact hawknesw@yahoo.com For more information contact, Deborah Spradlin at deborahspradlin2013@gmail.com 2017 Award Recipients: Now Accepting Nominations Oklahomans for Equality is now accepting nominations for 2016 award recipients. These individuals or organizations and companies have advocated for full equality for LGBTQ people and shown courage and compassion. Healthcare Navigator Community Hero Award Carolyn Wagner Youth Leadership Award Russell Bennett Spiritual Inclusion Award Tulsa Pride Grand Marshal Thursdays 1-4 p.m. beginning Do you need assistance with open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare? Meet with Mary Jones, Planned Parenthood's Healthcare Navigator. She will be more than happy to help anyone and everyone who is interested in enrolling with the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare. Contact Mary Jones at 918-587-4621 or mary.jones@ppheartland.org Contact Olivia Cotter at olivia.cotter@okeq.org with your nominations. Gay Mens Dinner Tuesday December 9, 7:00 - 11:00 p.m. 2601 S. 96th E. Ct., Tulsa, OK 74129 Christmas gathering with dessert. I will have desserts and tea/coffee. You are welcome to bring your own beverages, just drink in moderation please. Please R.S.V.P. Gay Men's Dinner Group is a social support group of gay and bisexual men who meet monthly for dinner and for other special occasions. I .; • 1: t--~ - ---- ' ,_ ,,,. ~ ,. ~ ' ~i~." ~~ . 1,• - . ,r i :: ;~.. :~ Counseling Services Counselors are donating their services to Oklahomans for Equality. Please be patient when setting up appointment times. It can take up to 2 weeks for them 4/23/26, 6:31 PM �OkEq eNews December 6th, 2016 3 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-December-6th--201... to find an available time to see you. If you are coming please RSVP GuysDineToo@gmail.com Ladies Social Club: Dirty Santa & Ugly Sweater Party Friday December 9, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Bring a wrapped gift for the Dirty Santa gift exchange ($10 or less) We're not a sensitive bunch, so get creative and have fun picking something out! Dr. Kurt Choate Wear your ugliest sweater - bonus points for DIY! Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a Sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required Contact Dr. Kurt Choate, LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org This'll be a potluck, as per usual. Some hot chocolate or mulled cider might be fun! Ladies Social Club is a group for women. Monthly events take place the second Friday of each month and for other special events. For more information check out the Facebook event OKEQ Holiday Shopping Market Saturday December 10, 12:00 - 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 We invite you to joins us for our first annual OKEQ Holiday Shopping Market. Part of the proceeds from the event will benefit the Denis R Neill Equality Center. The Market will feature several local artists and crafters such as Scissortail Provisions, Steve Cluck, Petswell Pantry, Okie Crow, Nest and more!!! Come shop with us and support OKEQ! Jenna Pike Tuesdays and Thursdays by appointment only. Gender identity, sexual orientation, mood or anxiety concerns, and/or individuals who have experienced a traumatic event. Appointments are required. Contact Jenna at jennifer.pike@okstate.edu ---(918) 594-8568 .. .. ... Peaturing many Coca[ vendors and crafiers n Tiffany Zwart Monday -Thursday by appointment only. Gender identity, sexual orientation, mood or anxiety concerns, and/or individuals who have experienced a traumatic event. Appointments are required. Contact Tiffany at tzwart@okstate.edu (918) 594-8568 Andria Whipple Monday -Thursday by appointment only. Issues surrounding gender identity, sexual orientation, mood or anxiety concerns, and/or individuals who have experienced a traumatic event. Appointments are required. Contact Andria at andria.whipple@okstate.edu ---(918) 594-8568 <Part of tlie proceecfs from tlie event wi[[ Gene.fit tlie (J)ennis <R..,:Nei[[ P.quafity Center. Come shop with us and support OKEQ ! Jess White I am available for appointments on Tuesday from 8am-4pm and 4/23/26, 6:31 PM �OkEq eNews December 6th, 2016 4 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-December-6th--201... H Id at the D nnis R. ill quality G2 I E'l,th t. Tulsa, OK 7'1• 120 oklahotnan& for equality nt r FaLaLaLa Ball Presents: OUTrageous Holiday Party Thursday from 8am-11:30am . I have experience working with anxiety, depression, gender identity, sexual/affectional orientation, trauma, and life transitions. I also have experience working with children and adolescents. You can contact me at jess.white@okstate.edu or (918) 594-8568 December 17, 6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Time to don your gay apparel for the annual Falalala Ball OUTrageous holiday party Admission is any of the following: Can goods and toiletries for St Jerome Parish Pantry Can goods for Diversity Christian Food Pantry Pet Food for A Friend for a Friend Toys for Women in Recovery Cash Bar Naughty & Nice Kink Room Live Entertainment Ugly Holiday Sweater Contest Lite Hor d'oeuvres Raffle Prizes "You think you are a drag queen" lip sync contest Child Care is available in our Kids Holiday Party on the second level. Please rsvp to olivia.cotter@okeq.org if your children will be attending. Brendan Glon Brendon is available for appointments from 8-3pm on Tuesday and from 2-6pm on Wednesdays. He is experienced with working with clients in the rainbow community, including sexual or affectional orientation, gender identity, spirituality, trauma history, depression, anxiety, and social issues. He works from a values oriented and humanistic theoretical model. Contact Brendon atglon@okstate.edu or by contacting the OSU Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 594-8568 Pa£a£a <Ba{{(Presents Fallyn Lee Fallyn Lee graduated with a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Ball State University in 2015. She is currently a doctoral student in Oklahoma State University's Counseling Psychology program. Fallyn has experience working with intimate partner violence, sexual assault, spiritual concerns, and trauma. She has also worked with children and adolescents using both talk and play therapy. Contact Fallyn at fallynl@ostatemail.okstate.edu (918) 594-8568 Equality Business Alliance Mixer Wednesday December 21, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Hosted by Physiques by Monique 3403 S Peoria Ave., Suite 100, Tulsa, OK 74105 Physiques by Monique is Tulsa's FIRST premier Indoor Cycling & Personal Training Studio. We have 15 Schwinn ICPro bikes, classes offered 7 days a week, Tulsa's best instructors, impeccable sound system, and a view of Brookside that can't be beat! We have easy online bike reservations & no monthly membership fees, simply a beautiful facility to get your fitness on! Our boutique studio is located upstairs in the historical Brook Theatre, perfect for those tired of the "big gym, meat market feel" & prefer a more intimate/personalized setting. Let your personal trainer take you through a quality, dedicated training session. No fuss, only business, dedicated all to you. Non-Binary Support Group Physiques by Monique Online The Equality Business Alliance networking mixers are terrific venues for you to meet prospective clients. Mixers are open to non-members as well as EBA members. Be sure to bring business cards, business information, brochures, etc. Hosting a networking mixer is a great way to showcase your business. You may host at your establishment or use the Equality Center. If you would like to host a mixer, send an email to jose.vega@okeq.org for more information. PhysiquesbyMonique Third Wednesday of each month from 7-9 p.m. A new support group for folks who identify with non-binary genders, including but not limited to, genderqueer, genderfluid, agender, bigender, neutrois, genderflux, and more. This group will be a safe space to discuss our identities, receive support, and build a strong nonbinary community in Tulsa. For information contact Vic Wiener at vfwiener@gmail.com SOS Group 4/23/26, 6:31 PM �OkEq eNews December 6th, 2016 5 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-December-6th--201... E Mondays 7:00 pm This open Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) Recovery and Sobriety Group meets every Monday at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information, visit www.SOSTulsa.org ALITY Business Alliance Live Free! Coming Out Workshop 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of the month 7:00 - 8:00 pm. ComingOut@OkEq.org Facilitated by James Prather Oklahoma Wedding Show Saturday, January 14, 2017, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Expo Square Central Park Hall 1701 S. Sandusky Ave., Tulsa, OK 74112 LOVE IN BLOOM Each couple shares a distinctive story. At the Oklahoma Wedding Show, couples can find the vendors and wedding experts that can help make the big day a truly unique experience. Make sure to stop by the Oklahomans for Equality booth during the show. For more details check out Oklahoma Magazine online. Your Day /ff~~ Let kla/ioma Maga zi,ie help ou plan our p cial da ! The Oklahoma edding how,; ill return aturda January 14' h . The Oklahoma Wedding Show and issue are returning January 2017. Booth Spaces ore now available. For more information, call 918.744.6205 or email advertising@okmag.com Equality Center Pride Store Brought to You Bi the Letter B Second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. The group is open to all bi, pan, queer, fluid folks and their allies. SAGE Tulsa (Service & Advocacy For Gay Elders) Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan II . Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for 4/23/26, 6:31 PM �OkEq eNews December 6th, 2016 6 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-December-6th--201... more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 Yoga by Zach Take A Class EVERY SUNDAY @4:30 pm ..... :;;~ 'Featuring many foca[ vendors and crafters Part of tfie proceetfs from tfie event wi[( 6enefit $5.00 per Session tfze (/Jennis <J(:Nei«'E.quaftty Center. Come shop with us and support OKEQ ! v Helli Ht !lw Dt>n11i s R. Neill Equality Center (;~1 Euh St. Tuk1, OK ;~1 ~><) Gender Support Program Be sure to "Like" the OkEq Pride Store Facebook page to keep up with the new items and new sale items fi Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library "Visions of Sugar Plums" An Edward Fasulo Film Joey and Bruce, a young happy New York gay couple, donned their gay apparel and are anticipating the Christmas holidays until Bruce's right wing off the wall religious parents announce an unexpected holiday visit. Shhhh!! They don't know about Bruce loving Joey. Will Bruce "de-gay" their apartment and "de-Joey" his life?? Will Joey be forced to spend Christmas with a neighborly but overprotective drag queen, or will he seek solace in the arms of a hunky one-night stand? What follows is an emotional roller-coaster ride of love, acceptance, "coming out" and real family values as they seek to balance their lives and create a future TOGETHER! Wednesdays 7:30 pm (First time interview required before attending) Email sharon.queen@okeq.org The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. Lambda Al-Anon Group Every Friday 7 p.m. Find this selection and more by visiting the Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library . Council Oak Mens Chorale Presents: Holly, Jolly & Gay Survivors of Incest Anonymous December 6th, 8th, 9th, 8:00 p.m. East Side Christian Church 1438 S Indianapolis Ave, Tulsa, OK 74112 This 2016 Holiday concert will be a break from our traditional concert style and will be presented in 3 transitioning segments. Our Title, Holly, Jolly & Gay speaks to these 3 different segments as we sing our way from the serious to the silly to some caroling! Tickets are buy 1 get 1 free till the November 23rd Council Oak Men's Chorale Presents ~ For more information on Council Oak Men's Chorale please visit our website at www.counciloak.org or find us on Facebook. -·: ,. . _::M; Every Saturday 12:30 pm SIA strives to empower those who have survived childhood sexual abuse (who are not abusing any child), who want to become survivors and thrivers. For more information, visit siawso.org Holly, Jolly & Gay Sisters in Song Presents: Hope, Peace, Joy Concert 2016 Saturday December 10, 7:00 p.m. Fellowship Congregational Church UCC 2900 S. Harvard Ave., Tulsa, OK 74114 Game Night Sisters in Song Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno Hope, Peace, Joy Concert 4/23/26, 6:31 PM �OkEq eNews December 6th, 2016 7 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-December-6th--201... 2Ulb Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Room Rentals 7PM The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has many spaces for your next meeting or event. To check dates, reserve your next event or receive pricing information, contact sharon.queen@okeq.org Stop by for a quick view of the Event Center and pick up a space rental sheet. Saturday th December 10 Fellowship Congregational Church United Church of Christ 2900 South Harvard Ave Tulsa Admission $15 Children under 12 Free EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and community. www. ister insong.u a community di ver ity women's choir in Tul a OK Like us 011 Facehook! in fo@ daao. us Workforce Oklahoma Access Point Open every day Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-by-step instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. Compassionate Tulsa - Make Tulsa Golden Please join us in our city-wide campaign to "Make Tulsa Golden." Using "The Golden Rule" as our guide for compassionate living, you are asked to sign the pledge to "make Tulsa golden." The "Make Tulsa Golden" campaign encourages each of us to increase compassion in Tulsa communities by pledging to treat others as we wish to be treated. If you are willing to make that pledge, please select the link below to be added to the list of groups and individuals working together to Make Tulsa Golden. Sign the Pledge Here After indicating your pledge, you can download our Make Tulsa Golden pledge certificate. For more information visit compassionatetulsa.org -- fo OLDEN H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Friday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 7 pm Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. Guiding Right HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Beginning October 13 Guiding Right will be testing the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. Intimate Partner Violence Survivors Support Group Last Wednesday of each month from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Domestic violence is the use of physical, sexual, threatening or emotional force to frighten, intimidate and control an intimate partner. This support and educational group is for individuals who have survived domestic violence and are ready to explore their personal healing process and find hope. The group will provide emotional support, information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal, and may include specific goals such as creating a safety plan, reducing risk of future 4/23/26, 6:31 PM �OkEq eNews December 6th, 2016 8 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-December-6th--201... violence, increasing positive coping skills and addressing the impact of trauma. A specialized therapist will provide the free services, and confidentiality is paramount. For more information contact Jim Scholl at 918.631.2722 Sexual Assault Survivors Support Group Last Wednesday of each month from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Sexual assault is any forced or coerced sexual activity, such as unwanted touching or forced penetration committed against a person's will or without consent. This support group will meet together to discuss their experiences, share ideas, and provide emotional support for one another. Additionally, highly trained providers will offer information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal. Specific goals for sessions may include crises stabilization, safety planning, increasing selfregulatory skills, addressing trauma through cognitive processing, reconnecting to support systems, family and the community, and preventing re-victimization. All services are free of charge, and confidentiality is paramount. For more information contact Jim Scholl at 918.631.2722. MISSION: Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Toby Jenkins Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org Olivia Cotter Office Manager Olivia.Cotter@OkEq.org 4/23/26, 6:31 PM �OkEq eNews December 6th, 2016 9 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-December-6th--201... Sharon Queen Facilities Coordinator Sharon.Queen@OkEq.org Jose Vega Program Coordinator Jose.Vega@OkEq.org Alex Wade Special Projects Alex.Wade@OkEq.org r------ ----- ---------------------------- ----- ---------------------------- --------------------------, Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Hours: Mon - Sat Noon-9 p.m. | Sun Noon-6 p.m. Oklahomans for Equality | 621 E. 4th Street | Tulsa, OK 74120 | 918.743.4297 www.okeq.org I 4/23/26, 6:31 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/23b5949663853e6eb66527841de0aa8e.pdf b8327480a21caa258d9f2afc3ab695f5 PDF Text Text OkEq eNews December 14th, 2016 1 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-December-14th--20... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq eNews December 14th, 2016 oklahom:ms for equality news In This Issue FaLaLaLa Ball Equality Business Alliance Mixer Holiday Services First Thursday Art Opening Tulsa Pride Bingo Oklahoma Wedding Show Amazon Smile 2017 Award Recipients Volunteer of the Month December Video eNews Pride Store Rainbow Library .. .. I, t:alt: HOWARD DOAK I918.8S1.29SO Cityscape Home Mortgage I 5801 E. 41 st Street, Suite 350 Tulsa, OK Company NMLS: 644578 I NMLS: 213229 Compassionate Tulsa WE ARE HIRING! OkEq Board Meeting 7 p.m. Thursday, December 15 Dennis R. Neill Equality Center All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. FaLaLaLa Ball Presents: OUTrageous Holiday Party December 17, 6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 OkEq Art Exhibition Time to don your gay apparel for the annual Falalala Ball OUTrageous holiday party Admission is any of the following: Can goods and toiletries for St Jerome Parish Pantry Can goods for Diversity Christian Food Pantry Pet Food for A Friend for a Friend Toys for Women in Recovery Cash Bar Naughty & Nice Kink Room Live Entertainment Ugly Holiday Sweater Contest Lite Hor d'oeuvres Raffle Prizes "You think you are a drag queen" lip sync contest The December Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature the works of Dr. Adrian Sturdevant beginning with a reception on Thursday, December 1st from 6-9pm and continuing throughout the month. Dr. Adrian Sturdevant lives and practices in Fayetteville, Arkansas. He began painting approximately 6 years ago and although mostly self-taught, his art has developed and flourished through mentoring by several established studio artists. Adrian's work is primarily in oil on canvas and board; he has exhibited his paintings in solo and group exhibitions throughout the region. Child Care is available in our Kids Holiday Party on the second level. Please rsvp to olivia.cotter@okeq.org if your children will be attending. PaLaLa <Ba[[<Presents Family Ties 4/23/26, 6:32 PM �OkEq eNews December 14th, 2016 2 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-December-14th--20... Equality Business Alliance Mixer Wednesday December 21, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Hosted by Physiques by Monique 3403 S Peoria Ave., Suite 100, Tulsa, OK 74105 Family Ties is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBT parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Family Ties contact olivia.cotter@okeq.org Physiques by Monique is Tulsa's FIRST premier Indoor Cycling & Personal Training Studio. We have 15 Schwinn ICPro bikes, classes offered 7 days a week, Tulsa's best instructors, impeccable sound system, and a view of Brookside that can't be beat! We have easy online bike reservations & no monthly membership fees, simply a beautiful facility to get your fitness on! Our boutique studio is located upstairs in the historical Brook Theatre, perfect for those tired of the "big gym, meat market feel" & prefer a more intimate/personalized setting. Let your personal trainer take you through a quality, dedicated training session. No fuss, only business, dedicated all to you. Lawyer in the Library December 14 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Physiques by Monique Online The Equality Business Alliance networking mixers are terrific venues for you to meet prospective clients. Mixers are open to non-members as well as EBA members. Be sure to bring business cards, business information, brochures, etc. Hosting a networking mixer is a great way to showcase your business. You may host at your establishment or use the Equality Center. If you would like to host a mixer, send an email to jose.vega@okeq.org for more information. PhysiquesbyMonique Lawyer in the Library is an opportunity to meet with a lawyer about topics such as family law (divorce, paternity, custody, child support), landlord/tenant , estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment necessary.. Keep Coming Back Meditation Group E ALITY Every Monday from 6:30 to 7:30 usiness Alliance ` Oklahomans For Equality This Narcotics Anonymous meditation meeting has a group meditation followed by reading NA literature and sharing. Everyone is welcome regardless of age race sexual identity or religion, the only requirement for membership is the desire to stop using drugs. There are no dues or fees. We are not affiliated with any outside organization and are selfsupporting through our own contributions. Whether you have a dollar for the basket or not please join us and keep coming back. Happy Holidays For more information contact, Deborah Spradlin at deborahspradlin2013@gmail.com 2016 Schedule for our Affirming, Inclusive and Welcoming Faith Communities Do you need assistance with open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare? Meet with Mary Jones, Planned Parenthood's Healthcare Navigator. She will be more than happy to help anyone and everyone who is interested in enrolling with the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare. Contact Mary Jones at 918-587-4621 or mary.jones@ppheartland.org Healthcare Navigator Thursdays 1-4 p.m. beginning Hanukkah Services December 26 - January 1 Temple Israel 2004 East 22nd Place Tulsa, Oklahoma 74114 Dec 30, 6:00 pm Jammin' with Judah followed by Hanukkah dinner The Synagogue Congregation B'nai Emunah 1719 South Owasso Tulsa, Oklahoma 74120 December 16, 6:15 pm Shabbat for Everyone: Chanukah Edition Counseling Services 4/23/26, 6:32 PM �OkEq eNews December 14th, 2016 3 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-December-14th--20... Kwanzaa - Habari Gani December 26 - January 1 Kwanzaa is a week-long celebration held in the United States and in other nations of the Western African diaspora in the Americas. The celebration honors African heritage in African-American culture , and is observed from December 26 to January 1, culminating in a feast and gift-giving. Kwanzaa has seven core principles (Nguzo Saba ). It was created by Maulana Karenga and was first celebrated in 1966-67. Counselors are donating their services to Oklahomans for Equality. Please be patient when setting up appointment times. It can take up to 2 weeks for them to find an available time to see you. Winter Solstice - Blessed Solstice December 21 Although winter is the season of dormancy, darkness and cold, the December Solstice marks the shortest day of the year/longest night and the days slowly get longer. Celebrations of the lighter days to come and nature's continuing cycle have been common throughout cultures and history with feasts, festivals and holidays around the December Solstice. Christmas Services All Souls Unitarian Church 2952 South Peoria Avenue Tulsa, OK 74114 Dec 24, 7:00 pm Family Christmas Pageant, 10:00 pm Candlelight Service of Lessons and Carols Bethany Christian Church 6730 South Sheridan Road Tulsa, OK 74133 Dec 24, 5:00 pm Candlelight Communion Service Dr. Kurt Choate Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a Sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required Contact Dr. Kurt Choate, LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org Boston Avenue United Methodist Church 1301 S Boston Ave. Tulsa, OK 74119 Dec 24, 2:00 pm Service of the Bells 4:00 pm & 6:00 pm Candlelight Worship Services 11:00 pm Candlelight Communion Service Christ Church Episcopal 10901 South Yale Ave Tulsa, OK 74137 Dec 24, 5:30 pm & 9:00 pm Christmas Eve Candlelight Communion Dec 25, 10:00 am Christmas Worship College Hill Presbyterian Church 712 South Columbia Avenue Tulsa, OK 74104 Dec 24, 6:00 pm Christmas Eve Worship Service Dec 25, 6:00 pm Christmas Service of Worship Jenna Pike Tuesdays and Thursdays by appointment only. Gender identity, sexual orientation, mood or anxiety concerns, and/or individuals who have experienced a traumatic event. Appointments are required. Contact Jenna at jennifer.pike@okstate.edu (918) 594-8568 Diversity Christian Fellowship International 627 South 131st East Avenue Tulsa, OK 74108 Dec 24, 6:00 pm Christmas Eve Service Eastside Christian Church 1438 S Indianapolis Ave Tulsa, OK 74112 Dec 24, 6:00 pm Christmas Eve at Eastside Dec 25, 10:45 am Christmas Day in PJ's! The Episcopal Church of the Redeemer 213 N. Seminole Ave. Okmulgee, OK 74446 December 24, 7:00 pm The Christ Mass Tiffany Zwart Monday -Thursday by appointment only. Gender identity, sexual orientation, mood or anxiety concerns, and/or individuals who have experienced a traumatic event. Appointments are required. Contact Tiffany at tzwart@okstate.edu (918) 594-8568 Fellowship Congregational Church UCC 2900 South Harvard Tulsa, OK 74114 Dec 24, 7:00 pm Christmas Eve Service Dec 25, 10:30 am Christmas Day Service Fellowship Lutheran Church ELCA 6727 South Sheridan Road Tulsa, OK 74133 Dec 24, 4:00 pm, 6:00 pm & 8:00 pm Christmas Eve Services Dec 25, 10:00 am Christmas Day Service First Christian Church 913 S Boulder Ave Tulsa, OK 74119 Dec 24, 11:00 pm Christmas Eve Service Dec 25, 10:45 am Christmas Day Service Andria Whipple Monday -Thursday by appointment only. Issues surrounding gender identity, sexual orientation, mood or anxiety concerns, and/or individuals who have experienced a traumatic event. Appointments are required. Contact Andria at andria.whipple@okstate.edu (918) 594-8568 Good Shepherd Episcopal Church 1420 E Dewey 4/23/26, 6:32 PM �OkEq eNews December 14th, 2016 4 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-December-14th--20... Sapulpa, OK 74066 Dec 24, 5:30 pm Holy Eucharist, 10:30 pm Festival of Lights Dec 25, 10:30 am Holy Eucharist Hope Unitarian 8432 South Sheridan Road Tulsa, OK 74133 Dec 24, 6:00 pm Candlelight Service Joy Lutheran Church 9940 S. Yale Avenue Tulsa , OK 74137 Dec 25, 9:30 am Christmas Day Service Parish Church of St Jerome 205 West King Tulsa, OK 74106 Dec 24, 10:00 pm Festive Hot Chocolate Bar, 11:00 pm Candlelight Midnight Mass /. '.,,, .--;,'., ~·v_1',. ;· . · ,- .· \ ~ . . ~ - Jess White I am available for appointments on Tuesday from 8am-4pm and Thursday from 8am-11:30am . I have experience working with anxiety, depression, gender identity, sexual/affectional orientation, trauma, and life transitions. I also have experience working with children and adolescents. You can contact me at jess.white@okstate.edu or (918) 594-8568 St Dunstan's Episcopal Church 5635 East 71st Street Tulsa, OK 74136 Dec 24, 7 pm Holy Eucharist Rite II, 10:30 pm Carol Singing, 11:00 pm Holy Eucharist Rite II Dec 25, 11:00 am Holy Eucharist Rite II St Paul's United Methodist Church 1442 South Quaker Avenue (one block east of Peoria on 15th Street) Tulsa, OK 74120 Dec 24, 6:00 pm Candlelight Worship & Communion Dec 25, 10:45 am Christmas Day Service Trinity Episcopal Church 501 South Cincinnati Avenue Tulsa, OK 74103 Dec 24, 5 pm Christmas Pageant and Eucharist Rite II 5:00 pm Communion Service with Children's Pageant 8:30 pm Choral Prelude 9:00 pm Traditional Christmas Eve Service 10:30 pm Choral Prelude 11:00 pm Traditional Christmas Eve Service Dec 25, 10:00 am Christmas Day Service with Carols Brendan Glon Brendon is available for appointments from 8-3pm on Tuesday and from 2-6pm on Wednesdays. He is experienced with working with clients in the rainbow community, including sexual or affectional orientation, gender identity, spirituality, trauma history, depression, anxiety, and social issues. He works from a values oriented and humanistic theoretical model. Contact Brendon atglon@okstate.edu or by contacting the OSU Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 594-8568 Unity Center of Tulsa 1830 South Boston Avenue Tulsa, OK 74119 Dec 24, 6:00 pm Christmas Eve Service Dec 25, 11:00 am Christmas Day Service Unity Church of Christianity 3355 S. Jamestown Ave. Tulsa, OK 74135 Dec 25, 10:30 am Candlelight Service University United Methodist Church 500 S College Tulsa, OK 74104 Dec 25, 10:00 am Sunday School, 11:00 am Worship First Thursday Art Opening Thursday December 5, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neil Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 The January Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature the works of Behnaz Sohrabian beginning with a reception on Thursday, January 5th and continuing throughout the month. Born and educated in Tehran, Iran, Behnaz Sohrabian started painting as a small child of 10 and continued her passion professionally from then on. She received a BS in Applied Chemistry, a BA in Painting and a Master of Arts in Art Studies. After receiving her master's degree, she immigrated to Oklahoma to be near family. Speaking about her work, Behnaz comments, "My work is about me, my life, being a woman and the struggles that women still face in this era. I paint women as people- strong people with depth and power. I paint them as delicate and sensitive-- but not weak." With her love for art, Behnaz hopes her work can inspire the array of objectified women around the globe. Behnaz has been a recognizable presence at several art exhibitions around the globe. Her works has been displayed locally, nationally and internationally; she has been lauded with awards. In closing, she says, "My aim is just to paint simply, apply easy brush stokes, emphasize on light and shadow, and the dynamics between the subject and background". The show begins with a reception on Thursday, January 5th from 6-9pm where there will be a door prize drawn of the artist's work; the show continues throughout the month. www.okeq.org Fallyn Lee Fallyn Lee graduated with a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Ball State University in 2015. She is currently a doctoral student in Oklahoma State University's Counseling Psychology program. Fallyn has experience working with intimate partner violence, sexual assault, spiritual concerns, and trauma. She has also worked with children and adolescents using both talk and play therapy. Contact Fallyn at fallynl@ostatemail.okstate.edu (918) 594-8568 Non-Binary Support Group Third Wednesday of each month from 7-9 p.m. A new support group for folks who identify with non-binary genders, including but not limited to, genderqueer, genderfluid, agender, bigender, neutrois, genderflux, and more. This group will be a safe space to discuss our identities, 4/23/26, 6:32 PM �OkEq eNews December 14th, 2016 5 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-December-14th--20... receive support, and build a strong nonbinary community in Tulsa. For information contact Vic Wiener at vfwiener@gmail.com SOS Group Mondays 7:00 pm This open Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) Recovery and Sobriety Group meets every Monday at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information, visit www.SOSTulsa.org 2017 Tulsa Pride Bingo January 14, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 Join us for our first Tulsa Pride Bingo of 2017. The beautiful and outrageous Nicole Carrington will be our host once again. Nicole has invited Rainbow Granny and Trailer Trash Teresa to join her for our biggest pride fundraiser this Pride season. Super Hot DJ Crystal will be spinning the beat for our rapid rounds of Pride Bingo and DJing our Lip Sync Contest. Live Free! Coming Out Workshop 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of the month 7:00 - 8:00 pm. ComingOut@OkEq.org Facilitated by James Prather $15 for general admission $25 Adult Beverage admission includes 3 drink tickets $200 Table for 8 people which includes unlimited drinks for your table. Proceeds go toward Tulsa Pride 2017. Online ticket purchase available soon. For more information contact olivia.cotter@okeq.org Oklahoma Wedding Show Saturday, January 14, 2017, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Expo Square Central Park Hall 1701 S. Sandusky Ave., Tulsa, OK 74112 Brought to You Bi the Letter B LOVE IN BLOOM Each couple shares a distinctive story. At the Oklahoma Wedding Show, couples can find the vendors and wedding experts that can help make the big day a truly unique experience. Make sure to stop by the Oklahomans for Equality booth during the show. For more details check out Oklahoma Magazine online. Second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Your Day ~ Let The group is open to all bi, pan, queer, fluid folks and their allies. kla/ioma Maga zine help ou plan our pc ial da l The Oklahoma cddi ng aturda , Januar 14th . The Oklahoma Wedding Show and issue are returning January 2017. Booth Spaces are now available. For more information, call 918.744.6205 or email advertising@okmog.com Amazon Smile SAGE Tulsa (Service & Advocacy For Gay Elders) Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan ■ Holiday shopping is easy with Amazon's Holiday Gift Guides. #StartWithaSmile at smile.amazon.com for your holiday gifts and Amazon donates to Oklahomans for Equality Inc.. Gift Guide Link: http://smile.amazon.com/gp/charity/homepage.html?orig=%2Fgp%2Fbrowse.html%3Fnode%3D12745394011&ein=73-1300864 ------ -- --- --- -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - • I 4/23/26, 6:32 PM �OkEq eNews December 14th, 2016 6 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-December-14th--20... amazons '~-~n You shop. Amazon gives. Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 2017 Award Recipients: Now Accepting Nominations Yoga by Zach Oklahomans for Equality is now accepting nominations for 2016 award recipients. These individuals or organizations and companies have advocated for full equality for LGBTQ people and shown courage and compassion. EVERY SUNDAY @ 4:30 pm Community Hero Award Carolyn Wagner Youth Leadership Award Russell Bennett Spiritual Inclusion Award Tulsa Pride Grand Marshal Contact Olivia Cotter at olivia.cotter@okeq.org with your nominations. Volunteer of the Month December 2016 Amanda Lowe Amanda started volunteering at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center in October of 2015. Amanda says she started volunteering here because "I wanted to get more involved in the LGBTQ community. As a queer person myself, I think it is important to cultivate relationships. I also wanted to be purposeful in choosing locations that deal with inter-sectional issues, which is why I am an active volunteer at OKEQ, Planned Parenthood and Together OK." Her favorite part of volunteering is the relationships with staff, volunteers and individuals that frequent the center that she has become friends with. "Helping people feel empowered to be who they are is a calling of mine and the center is a great outlet to accomplish that." When she is not volunteering at OKEQ she is a full time student at OSU-Tulsa working on a Bachelor's degree in American Studies and a minor in Women and Gender Studies. She volunteers at other social justice organizations around town and has a small hand embroidery business called Stitch Witch OK. She is also a birth doula that specializes in placenta encapsulation. Some of the things Amanda loves about the Equality Center are the special events. "My partner Molly and I love bar tending them. I also love the art gallery. One of my favorite events is More Color." She says she would absolutely recommend everyone to volunteer at the center ! "Some of my favorite people are here! The 3 hours I work at the desk are some of my favorite times. Betty and I are always getting into trouble! Also, your time is truly impactful here. It doesn't matter if you are an LGBTQ or an ally; you are a valuable part of this organization." $5.00 per Session v Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:30 pm (First time interview required before attending) Email sharon.queen@okeq.org The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. Lambda Al-Anon Group Every Friday 7 p.m. We thank you for your enthusiasm Amanda! If you would like to volunteer contact Jose Vega at jose.vega@okeq.org December Video eNews Survivors of Incest Anonymous Every Saturday 12:30 pm SIA strives to empower those who have survived childhood sexual abuse (who are not abusing any child), who want to become survivors and thrivers. For more information, visit siawso.org Equality Center Pride Store Game Night Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by 4/23/26, 6:32 PM �OkEq eNews December 14th, 2016 7 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-December-14th--20... Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Room Rentals Be sure to "Like" the OkEq Pride Store Facebook page to keep up with the new items and new sale items The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has many spaces for your next meeting or event. To check dates, reserve your next event or receive pricing information, contact sharon.queen@okeq.org Stop by for a quick view of the Event Center and pick up a space rental sheet. Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library "The Truth Comes Out" By: Nancy Heche This is the beginning of a beautiful love story, Nancy wrote in her diary after meeting Don Heche, the man she was to marry. Five children and 25 years of marriage later, it seemed as if they were the perfect family. Then Don was diagnosed with AIDS-the shocking discovery of his homosexual secret. This was only the beginning of loss and heartache. Shortly after Don's death, their 18-year-old son, Nathan, died in a car crash and Nancy fell into years of personal darkness. Eventually, as she was drawn into a long journey of growth and healing, her youngest daughter, Anne, began a very public lesbian love affair. Despite Nancy's life circumstances, she held on to what she knew of God's promises from Scripture and is discovering how to look at people and the world with God's perspective through eyes full of love and blessing. Her inspiring story of faith and courage will offer hope to anyone who has ever been on the brink of despair, or wondered how to respond with love to someone in a same-sex relationship. EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and community. Find this selection and more by visiting the Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library . Compassionate Tulsa - Make Tulsa Golden Workforce Oklahoma Access Point Please join us in our city-wide campaign to "Make Tulsa Golden." Using "The Golden Rule" as our guide for compassionate living, you are asked to sign the pledge to "make Tulsa golden." Open every day The "Make Tulsa Golden" campaign encourages each of us to increase compassion in Tulsa communities by pledging to treat others as we wish to be treated. If you are willing to make that pledge, please select the link below to be added to the list of groups and individuals working together to Make Tulsa Golden. Sign the Pledge Here After indicating your pledge, you can download our Make Tulsa Golden pledge certificate. Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-by-step instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. For more information visit compassionatetulsa.org H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center • • JOIV\ -'-OlAVLeaitvt ~- Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Friday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 7 pm Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. Guiding Right HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Beginning October 13 Guiding Right will be testing the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. WE ARE HIRING! The Roseborough Insurance Agency 4918 S. Union Ave. Tulsa, OK 74107 Qualifications: • Experience in insurance sales Intimate Partner Violence Survivors Support Group Last Wednesday of each month from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Domestic violence is the use of physical, sexual, threatening or emotional force to frighten, intimidate and control an 4/23/26, 6:32 PM �OkEq eNews December 14th, 2016 8 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-December-14th--20... • Great customer service • State insurance license or in process of obtaining • Speak Spanish • Familiar with Microsoft Office programs • Professional and friendly disposition • Manage time wisely • Multi-task • Pass background check • Work M-F 9-5 (occasional Sat.) Please send resumes to Kay Roseborough at: LROSEBOROUGH@allstate.com intimate partner. This support and educational group is for individuals who have survived domestic violence and are ready to explore their personal healing process and find hope. The group will provide emotional support, information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal, and may include specific goals such as creating a safety plan, reducing risk of future violence, increasing positive coping skills and addressing the impact of trauma. A specialized therapist will provide the free services, and confidentiality is paramount. For more information contact Jim Scholl at 918.631.2722 Sexual Assault Survivors Support Group Last Wednesday of each month from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Sexual assault is any forced or coerced sexual activity, such as unwanted touching or forced penetration committed against a person's will or without consent. This support group will meet together to discuss their experiences, share ideas, and provide emotional support for one another. Additionally, highly trained providers will offer information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal. Specific goals for sessions may include crises stabilization, safety planning, increasing selfregulatory skills, addressing trauma through cognitive processing, reconnecting to support systems, family and the community, and preventing re-victimization. All services are free of charge, and confidentiality is paramount. For more information contact Jim Scholl at 918.631.2722. MISSION: Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Toby Jenkins Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org 4/23/26, 6:32 PM �OkEq eNews December 14th, 2016 9 of 9 m Jose Vega Program Coordinator Jose.Vega@OkEq.org Sharon Queen Facilities Coordinator Sharon.Queen@OkEq.org Olivia Cotter Office Manager Olivia.Cotter@OkEq.org https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-December-14th--20... Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Hours: Mon - Sat Noon-9 p.m. | Sun Noon-6 p.m. Oklahomans for Equality | 621 E. 4th Street | Tulsa, OK 74120 | 918.743.4297 www.okeq.org 4/23/26, 6:32 PM Alex Wade Special Projects Alex.Wade@OkEq.org ,I � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/a0d6b92fddc87c79e189c1858b5f95f9.pdf bf0ad38da23cf445c389a574980880dc PDF Text Text OkEq eNews December 20th, 2016 1 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-December-20th--20... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq eNews December 20th, 2016 oklahom:ms for equality news In This Issue Equality Business Alliance Mixer First Thursday Art Opening Tulsa Pride Bingo Holiday Services Oklahoma Wedding Show Women's March on Oklahoma Amazon Smile 2017 Award Recipients Volunteer of the Month December Video eNews Pride Store Rainbow Library .. .. I, t:alt: HOWARD DOAK I918.8S1.29SO Cityscape Home Mortgage I 5801 E. 41 st Street, Suite 350 Tul sa, OK Company NMLS: 644578 I NMLS: 213229 Compassionate Tulsa WE ARE HIRING! OkEq Board Meeting 7 p.m. Thursday, December 15 Dennis R. Neill Equality Center All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. Equality Business Alliance Mixer Wednesday December 21, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Hosted by Physiques by Monique 3403 S Peoria Ave., Suite 100, Tulsa, OK 74105 OkEq Art Exhibition The December Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature the works of Dr. Adrian Sturdevant beginning with a reception on Thursday, December 1st from 6-9pm and continuing throughout the month. Physiques by Monique is Tulsa's FIRST premier Indoor Cycling & Personal Training Studio. We have 15 Schwinn ICPro bikes, classes offered 7 days a week, Tulsa's best instructors, impeccable sound system, and a view of Brookside that can't be beat! We have easy online bike reservations & no monthly membership fees, simply a beautiful facility to get your fitness on! Our boutique studio is located upstairs in the historical Brook Theatre, perfect for those tired of the "big gym, meat market feel" & prefer a more intimate/personalized setting. Let your personal trainer take you through a quality, dedicated training session. No fuss, only business, dedicated all to you. Physiques by Monique Online The Equality Business Alliance networking mixers are terrific venues for you to meet prospective clients. Mixers are open to non-members as well as EBA members. Be sure to bring business cards, business information, brochures, etc. Hosting a networking mixer is a great way to showcase your business. You may host at your establishment or use the Equality Center. If you would like to host a mixer, send an email to jose.vega@okeq.org for more information. PhysiquesbyMonique Dr. Adrian Sturdevant lives and practices in Fayetteville, Arkansas. He began painting approximately 6 years ago and although mostly self-taught, his art has developed and flourished through mentoring by several established studio artists. Adrian's work is primarily in oil on canvas and board; he has exhibited his paintings in solo and group exhibitions throughout the region. Family Ties 4/23/26, 6:33 PM �OkEq eNews December 20th, 2016 2 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-December-20th--20... E ALITY usiness Alliance Family Ties is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBT parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Family Ties contact olivia.cotter@okeq.org Lawyer in the Library December 14 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Lawyer in the Library is an opportunity to meet with a lawyer about topics such as family law (divorce, paternity, custody, child support), landlord/tenant , estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment necessary.. First Thursday Art Opening Thursday January 5, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neil Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 The January Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature the works of Behnaz Sohrabian beginning with a reception on Thursday, January 5th and continuing throughout the month. Born and educated in Tehran, Iran, Behnaz Sohrabian started painting as a small child of 10 and continued her passion professionally from then on. She received a BS in Applied Chemistry, a BA in Painting and a Master of Arts in Art Studies. After receiving her master's degree, she immigrated to Oklahoma to be near family. Speaking about her work, Behnaz comments, "My work is about me, my life, being a woman and the struggles that women still face in this era. I paint women as people- strong people with depth and power. I paint them as delicate and sensitive-- but not weak." With her love for art, Behnaz hopes her work can inspire the array of objectified women around the globe. Behnaz has been a recognizable presence at several art exhibitions around the globe. Her works has been displayed locally, nationally and internationally; she has been lauded with awards. In closing, she says, "My aim is just to paint simply, apply easy brush stokes, emphasize on light and shadow, and the dynamics between the subject and background". Keep Coming Back Meditation Group Every Monday from 6:30 to 7:30 The show begins with a reception on Thursday, January 5th from 6-9pm where there will be a door prize drawn of the artist's work; the show continues throughout the month. www.okeq.org This Narcotics Anonymous meditation meeting has a group meditation followed by reading NA literature and sharing. Everyone is welcome regardless of age race sexual identity or religion, the only requirement for membership is the desire to stop using drugs. There are no dues or fees. We are not affiliated with any outside organization and are selfsupporting through our own contributions. Whether you have a dollar for the basket or not please join us and keep coming back. 2017 Tulsa Pride Bingo January 14, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 Join us for our first Tulsa Pride Bingo of 2017. The beautiful and outrageous Nicole Carrington will be our host once again. Nicole has invited Rainbow Granny and Trailer Trash Teresa to join her for our biggest pride fundraiser this Pride season. Super Hot DJ Crystal will be spinning the beat for our rapid rounds of Pride Bingo and DJing our Lip Sync Contest. For more information contact, Deborah Spradlin at deborahspradlin2013@gmail.com Healthcare Navigator $15 for general admission $25 Adult Beverage admission includes 3 drink tickets $200 T able for 8 people which includes unlimited drinks for your table. Proceeds go toward Tulsa Pride 2017. Click corresponding link above to purchase tickets. For more information contact olivia.cotter@okeq.org Santa Shops with Marcy & Sue at The Garden Trug. We are Tulsa's most unique gift shop, florist, garden center and landscape design group. www.TheGardenTrug.com 918-528-3828 3009 E 101st St, Tulsa, OK 74137 Thursdays 1-4 p.m. beginning Do you need assistance with open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare? Meet with Mary Jones, Planned Parenthood's Healthcare Navigator. She will be more than happy to help anyone and everyone who is interested in enrolling with the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare. Contact Mary Jones at 918-587-4621 or mary.jones@ppheartland.org Counseling Services 4/23/26, 6:33 PM �OkEq eNews December 20th, 2016 3 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-December-20th--20... Come in and tell us who the Santa is and get 25% off your regularly priced purchases this week only! Counselors are donating their services to Oklahomans for Equality. Please be patient when setting up appointment times. It can take up to 2 weeks for them to find an available time to see you. Dr. Kurt Choate Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a Sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required Contact Dr. Kurt Choate, LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org Jenna Pike Tuesdays and Thursdays by appointment only. Gender identity, sexual orientation, mood or anxiety concerns, and/or individuals who have experienced a traumatic event. Appointments are required. Contact Jenna at jennifer.pike@okstate.edu - - (918) 594-8568 ` Oklahomans For Equality Happy Holidays Tiffany Zwart Monday -Thursday by appointment only. Gender identity, sexual orientation, mood or anxiety concerns, and/or individuals who have experienced a traumatic event. Appointments are required. Contact Tiffany at tzwart@okstate.edu (918) 594-8568 2016 Schedule for our Affirming, Inclusive and Welcoming Faith Communities Hanukkah Services December 26 - January 1 Temple Israel 2004 East 22nd Place Tulsa, Oklahoma 74114 Dec 30, 6:00 pm Jammin' with Judah followed by Hanukkah dinner The Synagogue Congregation B'nai Emunah 1719 South Owasso Tulsa, Oklahoma 74120 December 16, 6:15 pm Shabbat for Everyone: Chanukah Edition Andria Whipple Monday -Thursday by appointment only. Issues surrounding gender identity, sexual orientation, mood or anxiety concerns, and/or individuals who have experienced a traumatic event. Appointments are required. Contact Andria at andria.whipple@okstate.edu - - (918) 594-8568 Kwanzaa - Habari Gani December 26 - January 1 4/23/26, 6:33 PM �OkEq eNews December 20th, 2016 4 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-December-20th--20... Kwanzaa is a week-long celebration held in the United States and in other nations of the Western African diaspora in the Americas. The celebration honors African heritage in African-American culture , and is observed from December 26 to January 1, culminating in a feast and gift-giving. Kwanzaa has seven core principles (Nguzo Saba ). It was created by Maulana Karenga and was first celebrated in 1966-67. Winter Solstice - Blessed Solstice December 21 Although winter is the season of dormancy, darkness and cold, the December Solstice marks the shortest day of the year/longest night and the days slowly get longer. Celebrations of the lighter days to come and nature's continuing cycle have been common throughout cultures and history with feasts, festivals and holidays around the December Solstice. Christmas Services All Souls Unitarian Church 2952 South Peoria Avenue Tulsa, OK 74114 Dec 24, 7:00 pm Family Christmas Pageant, 10:00 pm Candlelight Service of Lessons and Carols /. '.,,, .--;,'., ~·v_1',. ;· . · ,- .· \ ~ . . ~ - Jess White I am available for appointments on Tuesday from 8am-4pm and Thursday from 8am-11:30am . I have experience working with anxiety, depression, gender identity, sexual/affectional orientation, trauma, and life transitions. I also have experience working with children and adolescents. You can contact me at jess.white@okstate.edu or (918) 594-8568 Bethany Christian Church 6730 South Sheridan Road Tulsa, OK 74133 Dec 24, 5:00 pm Candlelight Communion Service Boston Avenue United Methodist Church 1301 S Boston Ave. Tulsa, OK 74119 Dec 24, 2:00 pm Service of the Bells 4:00 pm & 6:00 pm Candlelight Worship Services 11:00 pm Candlelight Communion Service Christ Church Episcopal 10901 South Yale Ave Tulsa, OK 74137 Dec 24, 5:30 pm & 9:00 pm Christmas Eve Candlelight Communion Dec 25, 10:00 am Christmas Worship College Hill Presbyterian Church 712 South Columbia Avenue Tulsa, OK 74104 Dec 24, 6:00 pm Christmas Eve Worship Service Dec 25, 6:00 pm Christmas Service of Worship Brendan Glon Brendon is available for appointments from 8-3pm on Tuesday and from 2-6pm on Wednesdays. He is experienced with working with clients in the rainbow community, including sexual or affectional orientation, gender identity, spirituality, trauma history, depression, anxiety, and social issues. He works from a values oriented and humanistic theoretical model. Contact Brendon atglon@okstate.edu or by contacting the OSU Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 594-8568 Diversity Christian Fellowship International 627 South 131st East Avenue Tulsa, OK 74108 Dec 24, 6:00 pm Christmas Eve Service Eastside Christian Church 1438 S Indianapolis Ave Tulsa, OK 74112 Dec 24, 6:00 pm Christmas Eve at Eastside Dec 25, 10:45 am Christmas Day in PJ's! The Episcopal Church of the Redeemer 213 N. Seminole Ave. Okmulgee, OK 74446 December 24, 7:00 pm The Christ Mass Fellowship Congregational Church UCC 2900 South Harvard Tulsa, OK 74114 Dec 24, 7:00 pm Christmas Eve Service Dec 25, 10:30 am Christmas Day Service Fellowship Lutheran Church ELCA 6727 South Sheridan Road Tulsa, OK 74133 Dec 24, 4:00 pm, 6:00 pm & 8:00 pm Christmas Eve Services Dec 25, 10:00 am Christmas Day Service First Christian Church 913 S Boulder Ave Tulsa, OK 74119 Dec 24, 11:00 pm Christmas Eve Service Dec 25, 10:45 am Christmas Day Service Good Shepherd Episcopal Church 1420 E Dewey Sapulpa, OK 74066 Dec 24, 5:30 pm Holy Eucharist, 10:30 pm Festival of Lights Dec 25, 10:30 am Holy Eucharist Fallyn Lee Fallyn Lee graduated with a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Ball State University in 2015. She is currently a doctoral student in Oklahoma State University's Counseling Psychology program. Fallyn has experience working with intimate partner violence, sexual assault, spiritual concerns, and trauma. She has also worked with children and adolescents using both talk and play therapy. Contact Fallyn at fallynl@ostatemail.okstate.edu (918) 594-8568 Non-Binary Support Group Third Wednesday of each month from 7-9 p.m. A new support group for folks who identify with non-binary genders, including but not limited to, genderqueer, genderfluid, agender, bigender, neutrois, genderflux, and more. This group will be a safe space to discuss our identities, 4/23/26, 6:33 PM �OkEq eNews December 20th, 2016 5 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-December-20th--20... Hope Unitarian 8432 South Sheridan Road Tulsa, OK 74133 Dec 24, 6:00 pm Candlelight Service receive support, and build a strong nonbinary community in Tulsa. For information contact Vic Wiener at vfwiener@gmail.com Joy Lutheran Church 9940 S. Yale Avenue Tulsa , OK 74137 Dec 25, 9:30 am Christmas Day Service SOS Group Mondays 7:00 pm This open Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) Recovery and Sobriety Group meets every Monday at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information, visit www.SOSTulsa.org Parish Church of St Jerome 205 West King Tulsa, OK 74106 Dec 24, 10:00 pm Festive Hot Chocolate Bar, 11:00 pm Candlelight Midnight Mass St Dunstan's Episcopal Church 5635 East 71st Street Tulsa, OK 74136 Dec 24, 7 pm Holy Eucharist Rite II, 10:30 pm Carol Singing, 11:00 pm Holy Eucharist Rite II Dec 25, 11:00 am Holy Eucharist Rite II Live Free! Coming Out Workshop St Paul's United Methodist Church 1442 South Quaker Avenue (one block east of Peoria on 15th Street) Tulsa, OK 74120 Dec 24, 6:00 pm Candlelight Worship & Communion Dec 25, 10:45 am Christmas Day Service 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of the month 7:00 - 8:00 pm. ComingOut@OkEq.org Facilitated by James Prather Trinity Episcopal Church 501 South Cincinnati Avenue Tulsa, OK 74103 Dec 24, 5 pm Christmas Pageant and Eucharist Rite II 5:00 pm Communion Service with Children's Pageant 8:30 pm Choral Prelude 9:00 pm Traditional Christmas Eve Service 10:30 pm Choral Prelude 11:00 pm Traditional Christmas Eve Service Dec 25, 10:00 am Christmas Day Service with Carols Brought to You Bi the Letter B Second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Unity Center of Tulsa 1830 South Boston Avenue Tulsa, OK 74119 Dec 24, 6:00 pm Christmas Eve Service Dec 25, 11:00 am Christmas Day Service Unity Church of Christianity 3355 S. Jamestown Ave. Tulsa, OK 74135 Dec 25, 10:30 am Candlelight Service The group is open to all bi, pan, queer, fluid folks and their allies. University United Methodist Church 500 S College Tulsa, OK 74104 Dec 25, 10:00 am Sunday School, 11:00 am Worship Oklahoma Wedding Show Saturday, January 14, 2017, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Expo Square Central Park Hall 1701 S. Sandusky Ave., Tulsa, OK 74112 LOVE IN BLOOM Each couple shares a distinctive story. At the Oklahoma Wedding Show, couples can find the vendors and wedding experts that can help make the big day a truly unique experience. Make sure to stop by the Oklahomans for Equality booth during the show. For more details check out Oklahoma Magazine online. SAGE Tulsa (Service & Advocacy For Gay Elders) Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan The OKLAHOMA EDDING ■ SHOW Saturday JANUARY 14 1n AM Tn d PM 4/23/26, 6:33 PM �OkEq eNews December 20th, 2016 6 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-December-20th--20... ■ vr, ■ w ■ ,...,..,.. ••• Expo Square • Central Park Hall • Tulsa Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 Yoga by Zach EVERY SUNDAY Women's March on Oklahoma @ 4:30 pm Saturday, January 21, 10:00 a.m. Oklahoma State Capitol 2300 N Lincoln Blvd, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73105 The Women's March is a national movement to unify and empower everyone who stands for human rights, civil liberties, and social justice for all. We gather in community to find healing and strength through tolerance, civility, and compassion. We welcome all people to join us as we unite locally and nationally. Join us on January 21st as we march in solidarity with our sister marches around the globe. $5.00 per Session To register and/or donate to the event, please visit either Eventbrite or Meetup at the links below. Eventbrite v Meetup Gender Support Program Please let us know how you can help by filling out the volunteer intake form. Thank you for your support! Amazon Smile Holiday shopping is easy with Amazon's Holiday Gift Guides. #StartWithaSmile at smile.amazon.com for your holiday gifts and Amazon donates to Oklahomans for Equality Inc.. Wednesdays 7:30 pm (First time interview required before attending) Email sharon.queen@okeq.org The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. Gift Guide Link: http://smile.amazon.com/gp/charity/homepage.html?orig=%2Fgp%2Fbrowse.html%3Fnode%3D12745394011&ein=73-1300864 - - - - - - - - - --- ----- amazons n ,""111111111_ _.... • e You shop. Amazon gives. 2017 Award Recipients: Now Accepting Nominations Lambda Al-Anon Group Every Friday 7 p.m. Survivors of Incest Anonymous Every Saturday 12:30 pm SIA strives to empower those who have survived childhood sexual abuse (who are not abusing any child), who want to become survivors and thrivers. For more information, visit siawso.org Oklahomans for Equality is now accepting nominations for 2016 award recipients. These individuals or organizations and companies have advocated for full equality for LGBTQ people and shown courage and compassion. Community Hero Award Carolyn Wagner Youth Leadership Award Russell Bennett Spiritual Inclusion Award Tulsa Pride Grand Marshal Contact Olivia Cotter at olivia.cotter@okeq.org with your nominations. Game Night Volunteer of the Month December 2016 Amanda Lowe Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by 4/23/26, 6:33 PM �OkEq eNews December 20th, 2016 7 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-December-20th--20... Amanda started volunteering at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center in October of 2015. Amanda says she started volunteering here because "I wanted to get more involved in the LGBTQ community. As a queer person myself, I think it is important to cultivate relationships. I also wanted to be purposeful in choosing locations that deal with inter-sectional issues, which is why I am an active volunteer at OKEQ, Planned Parenthood and Together OK." Her favorite part of volunteering is the relationships with staff, volunteers and individuals that frequent the center that she has become friends with. "Helping people feel empowered to be who they are is a calling of mine and the center is a great outlet to accomplish that." When she is not volunteering at OKEQ she is a full time student at OSU-Tulsa working on a Bachelor's degree in American Studies and a minor in Women and Gender Studies. She volunteers at other social justice organizations around town and has a small hand embroidery business called Stitch Witch OK. She is also a birth doula that specializes in placenta encapsulation. Some of the things Amanda loves about the Equality Center are the special events. "My partner Molly and I love bar tending them. I also love the art gallery. One of my favorite events is More Color." She says she would absolutely recommend everyone to volunteer at the center ! "Some of my favorite people are here! The 3 hours I work at the desk are some of my favorite times. Betty and I are always getting into trouble! Also, your time is truly impactful here. It doesn't matter if you are an LGBTQ or an ally; you are a valuable part of this organization." Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno We thank you for your enthusiasm Amanda! The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has many spaces for your next meeting or event. To check dates, reserve your next event or receive pricing information, contact sharon.queen@okeq.org Stop by for a quick view of the Event Center and pick up a space rental sheet. If you would like to volunteer contact Jose Vega at jose.vega@okeq.org December Video eNews Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Room Rentals EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and community. Equality Center Pride Store Workforce Oklahoma Access Point Open every day Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-by-step instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. VE H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Friday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 7 pm Be sure to "Like" the OkEq Pride Store Facebook page to keep up with the new items and new sale items Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library "Self-Made Man" By: Norah Vincent A journalist's provocative and spellbinding account of her eighteen months spent disguised as a man. Norah Vincent became an instant media sensation with the publication of Self-Made Man, her take on just how hard it is to be a man, even in a man's world. Following in the tradition of John Howard Griffin (Black Like Me), Vincent spent a year and a half disguised as her male alter ego, Ned, exploring what men are like when women aren't around. As Ned, she joined a bowling team, took a high-octane sales job, went on dates with women (and men), visited strip clubs, and even managed to infiltrate a monastery and a men's therapy group. At once thought-provoking and pure fun to read, Self-Made Man is a sympathetic and thrilling tour de force of immersion journalism. Find this selection and more by visiting the Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library . Compassionate Tulsa - Make Tulsa Golden Guiding Right HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Beginning October 13 Guiding Right will be testing the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. Intimate Partner Violence Survivors Support Group Last Wednesday of each month from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Domestic violence is the use of physical, sexual, threatening or emotional force to frighten, intimidate and control an 4/23/26, 6:33 PM �OkEq eNews December 20th, 2016 8 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-December-20th--20... Please join us in our city-wide campaign to "Make Tulsa Golden." Using "The Golden Rule" as our guide for compassionate living, you are asked to sign the pledge to "make Tulsa golden." The "Make Tulsa Golden" campaign encourages each of us to increase compassion in Tulsa communities by pledging to treat others as we wish to be treated. If you are willing to make that pledge, please select the link below to be added to the list of groups and individuals working together to Make Tulsa Golden. Sign the Pledge Here After indicating your pledge, you can download our Make Tulsa Golden pledge certificate. For more information visit compassionatetulsa.org intimate partner. This support and educational group is for individuals who have survived domestic violence and are ready to explore their personal healing process and find hope. The group will provide emotional support, information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal, and may include specific goals such as creating a safety plan, reducing risk of future violence, increasing positive coping skills and addressing the impact of trauma. A specialized therapist will provide the free services, and confidentiality is paramount. For more information contact Jim Scholl at 918.631.2722 WE ARE HIRING! The Roseborough Insurance Agency 4918 S. Union Ave. Tulsa, OK 74107 Qualifications: • Experience in insurance sales • Great customer service • State insurance license or in process of obtaining • Speak Spanish • Familiar with Microsoft Office programs • Professional and friendly disposition • Manage time wisely • Multi-task • Pass background check • Work M-F 9-5 (occasional Sat.) Please send resumes to Kay Roseborough at: LROSEBOROUGH@allstate.com Santa Shops with Marcy & Sue at The Garden Trug. We are Tulsa's most unique gift shop, florist, garden center and landscape design group. www.TheGardenTrug.com 918-528-3828 3009 E 101st St, Tulsa, OK 74137 Come in and tell us who the Santa is and get 25% off your regularly priced purchases this week only! Sexual Assault Survivors Support Group Last Wednesday of each month from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Sexual assault is any forced or coerced sexual activity, such as unwanted touching or forced penetration committed against a person's will or without consent. This support group will meet together to discuss their experiences, share ideas, and provide emotional support for one another. Additionally, highly trained providers will offer information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal. Specific goals for sessions may include crises stabilization, safety planning, increasing selfregulatory skills, addressing trauma through cognitive processing, reconnecting to support systems, family and the community, and preventing re-victimization. All services are free of charge, and confidentiality is paramount. For more information contact Jim Scholl at 918.631.2722. MISSION: Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Toby Jenkins Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org 4/23/26, 6:33 PM �OkEq eNews December 20th, 2016 9 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-December-20th--20... Olivia Cotter Office Manager Olivia.Cotter@OkEq.org Sharon Queen Facilities Coordinator Sharon.Queen@OkEq.org Jose Vega Program Coordinator Jose.Vega@OkEq.org Alex Wade Special Projects Alex.Wade@OkEq.org r--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------, Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Hours: Mon - Sat Noon-9 p.m. | Sun Noon-6 p.m. Oklahomans for Equality | 621 E. 4th Street | Tulsa, OK 74120 | 918.743.4297 www.okeq.org I 4/23/26, 6:33 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/cfada52f4f79c5e007ff49a3a2324ae9.pdf 1727dced3aab7a0397e9d276433e4bf7 PDF Text Text OkEq eNews December 28th, 2016 1 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-December-28th--20... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq eNews e First Thursday Art Opening December 28th, 2016 oklahom:ms for equality news In This Issue First Thursday Art Opening Tulsa Pride Bingo Oklahoma Wedding Show Equality Business Alliance Mixer Women's March on Oklahoma Amazon Smile Thursday January 5, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neil Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 2017 Award Recipients Volunteer of the Month The January Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature the works of Behnaz Sohrabian beginning with a reception on Thursday, January 5th and continuing throughout the month. Born and educated in Tehran, Iran, Behnaz Sohrabian started painting as a small child of 10 and continued her passion professionally from then on. She received a BS in Applied Chemistry, a BA in Painting and a Master of Arts in Art Studies. After receiving her master's degree, she immigrated to Oklahoma to be near family. Speaking about her work, Behnaz comments, "My work is about me, my life, being a woman and the struggles that women still face in this era. I paint women as people- strong people with depth and power. I paint them as delicate and sensitive-- but not weak." With her love for art, Behnaz hopes her work can inspire the array of objectified women around the globe. Behnaz has been a recognizable presence at several art exhibitions around the globe. Her works has been displayed locally, nationally and internationally; she has been lauded with awards. In closing, she says, "My aim is just to paint simply, apply easy brush stokes, emphasize on light and shadow, and the dynamics between the subject and background". December Video eNews Pride Store Rainbow Library Compassionate Tulsa WE ARE HIRING! The show begins with a reception on Thursday, January 5th from 6-9pm where there will be a door prize drawn of the artist's work; the show continues throughout the month. www.okeq.org OkEq Board Meeting 7 p.m. Thursday, January 12 Dennis R. Neill Equality Center All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. OkEq Art Exhibition The December Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature the works of Dr. Adrian Sturdevant beginning with a reception on Thursday, December 1st from 6-9pm and continuing throughout the month. 2017 Tulsa Pride Bingo January 14, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 Join us for our first Tulsa Pride Bingo of 2017. The beautiful and outrageous Nicole Carrington will be our host once again. Nicole has invited Rainbow Granny and Trailer Trash Teresa to join her for our biggest pride fundraiser this Pride season. Super Hot DJ Crystal will be spinning the beat for our rapid rounds of Pride Bingo and DJing our Lip Sync Contest. Dr. Adrian Sturdevant lives and practices in Fayetteville, Arkansas. He began painting approximately 6 years ago and although mostly self-taught, his art has developed and flourished through mentoring by several established studio artists. Adrian's work is primarily in oil on canvas and board; he has exhibited his paintings in solo and group exhibitions throughout the region. $15 for general admission $25 Adult Beverage admission includes 3 drink tickets $200 T able for 8 people which includes unlimited drinks for your table. Proceeds go toward Tulsa Pride 2017. Click corresponding link above to purchase tickets. For more information contact olivia.cotter@okeq.org Oklahoma Wedding Show Saturday, January 14, 2017, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Expo Square Central Park Hall 1701 S. Sandusky Ave., Tulsa, OK 74112 LOVE IN BLOOM Each couple shares a distinctive story. At the Oklahoma Wedding Show, couples can find the vendors and wedding experts that can help make the big day a truly unique experience. Make sure to stop by the Oklahomans for Equality booth during the show. For more details check out Oklahoma Magazine online. Family Ties (Jo-mb S£b a& at; -.- 1i 7 1-..T~e__ 4/23/26, 6:33 PM �OkEq eNews December 28th, 2016 2 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-December-28th--20... OKLAHOMA EDDING Family Ties is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBT parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Family Ties contact olivia.cotter@okeq.org SHOW Lawyer in the Library Saturday JANUARY 14 10AMTO4PM Expo Square • Central Park Hall • Tulsa December 14 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Lawyer in the Library is an opportunity to meet with a lawyer about topics such as family law (divorce, paternity, custody, child support), landlord/tenant , estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment necessary.. Keep Coming Back Meditation Group Equality Business Alliance Mixer Wednesday January 18, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Hosted by Hyatt regency Tulsa 100 E 2nd St, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74103 Every Monday from 6:30 to 7:30 E ALITY Business Alliance This Narcotics Anonymous meditation meeting has a group meditation followed by reading NA literature and sharing. Everyone is welcome regardless of age race sexual identity or religion, the only requirement for membership is the desire to stop using drugs. There are no dues or fees. We are not affiliated with any outside organization and are selfsupporting through our own contributions. Whether you have a dollar for the basket or not please join us and keep coming back. The January EBA mixer will be hosted by Hyatt Regency Tulsa. The Hyatt Regency Tulsa is located in the heart of Oklahoma's vibrant business, entertainment and cultural districts. The downtown Tulsa hotel overlooks the scenic gardens of the Williams Center Complex and is only eight miles from Tulsa International Airport. Adjoined via skybridge to Williams Towers, the luxury, high-rise Tulsa hotel is adjacent to the famous Tulsa Performing Arts Center and just a few walking blocks from the Cox Convention Center, BOK Center and over 51 restaurants and bars. Please be advised we will only validate self-parking in the attached garage. HYATT For more information on rooms, rates and amenities click here or follow the event on Facebook. REGENCY" For more information contact, Deborah Spradlin at deborahspradlin2013@gmail.com The Equality Business Alliance networking mixers are terrific venues for you to meet prospective clients. Mixers are open to non-members as well as EBA members. Be sure to bring business cards, business information, brochures, etc. Hosting a networking mixer is a great way to showcase your business. You may host at your establishment or use the Equality Center. If you would like to host a mixer, send an email to jose.vega@okeq.org for more information. Healthcare Navigator Thursdays 1-4 p.m. beginning Do you need assistance with open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare? Meet with Mary Jones, Planned Parenthood's Healthcare Navigator. She will be more than happy to help anyone and everyone who is interested in enrolling with the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare. Contact Mary Jones at 918-587-4621 or mary.jones@ppheartland.org Counseling Services Women's March on Oklahoma Saturday, January 21, 10:00 a.m. Oklahoma State Capitol 2300 N Lincoln Blvd, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73105 Counselors are donating their services to Oklahomans for Equality. Please be patient when setting up appointment times. It can take up to 2 weeks for them to find an available time to see you. The Women's March is a national movement to unify and empower everyone who stands for human rights, civil liberties, and social justice for all. We gather in community to find healing and strength through tolerance, civility, and compassion. We welcome all people to join us as we unite locally and nationally. Join us on January 21st as we march in solidarity with 4/23/26, 6:33 PM �OkEq eNews December 28th, 2016 3 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-December-28th--20... our sister marches around the globe. To register and/or donate to the event, please visit either Eventbrite or Meetup at the links below. Eventbrite Meetup Please let us know how you can help by filling out the volunteer intake form. Thank you for your support! Amazon Smile Dr. Kurt Choate Holiday shopping is easy with Amazon's Holiday Gift Guides. #StartWithaSmile at smile.amazon.com for your holiday gifts and Amazon donates to Oklahomans for Equality Inc.. Gift Guide Link: http://smile.amazon.com/gp/charity/homepage.html?orig=%2Fgp%2Fbrowse.html%3Fnode%3D12745394011&ein=73-1300864 - - - - - - - - - amazons '~"""'~ • e You shop. Amazon gives. 2017 Award Recipients: Now Accepting Nominations Oklahomans for Equality is now accepting nominations for 2016 award recipients. Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a Sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required Contact Dr. Kurt Choate, LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org Jenna Pike Tuesdays and Thursdays by appointment only. Gender identity, sexual orientation, mood or anxiety concerns, and/or individuals who have experienced a traumatic event. Appointments are required. Contact Jenna at jennifer.pike@okstate.edu - - (918) 594-8568 These individuals or organizations and companies have advocated for full equality for LGBTQ people and shown courage and compassion. Community Hero Award Carolyn Wagner Youth Leadership Award Russell Bennett Spiritual Inclusion Award Tulsa Pride Grand Marshal Contact Olivia Cotter at olivia.cotter@okeq.org with your nominations. Volunteer of the Month December 2016 Amanda Lowe Amanda started volunteering at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center in October of 2015. Amanda says she started volunteering here because "I wanted to get more involved in the LGBTQ community. As a queer person myself, I think it is important to cultivate relationships. I also wanted to be purposeful in choosing locations that deal with inter-sectional issues, which is why I am an active volunteer at OKEQ, Planned Parenthood and Together OK." Her favorite part of volunteering is the relationships with staff, volunteers and individuals that frequent the center that she has become friends with. "Helping people feel empowered to be who they are is a calling of mine and the center is a great outlet to accomplish that." When she is not volunteering at OKEQ she is a full time student at OSU-Tulsa working on a Bachelor's degree in American Studies and a minor in Women and Gender Studies. She volunteers at other social justice organizations around town and has a small hand embroidery business called Stitch Witch OK. She is also a birth doula that specializes in placenta encapsulation. Some of the things Amanda loves about the Equality Center are the special events. "My partner Molly and I love bar tending them. I also love the art gallery. One of my favorite events is More Color." She says she would absolutely recommend everyone to volunteer at the center ! "Some of my favorite people are here! The 3 hours I work at the desk are some of my favorite times. Betty and I are always getting into trouble! Also, your time is truly impactful here. It doesn't matter if you are an LGBTQ or an ally; you are a valuable part of this organization." We thank you for your enthusiasm Amanda! If you would like to volunteer contact Jose Vega at jose.vega@okeq.org Tiffany Zwart Monday -Thursday by appointment only. Gender identity, sexual orientation, mood or anxiety concerns, and/or individuals who have experienced a traumatic event. Appointments are required. Contact Tiffany at tzwart@okstate.edu (918) 594-8568 Andria Whipple Monday -Thursday by appointment only. Issues surrounding gender identity, sexual orientation, mood or anxiety concerns, and/or individuals who have experienced a traumatic event. Appointments are required. Contact Andria at andria.whipple@okstate.edu - - (918) 594-8568 December Video eNews Jess White I am available for appointments on Tuesday from 8am-4pm and Thursday from 8am-11:30am . I have experience working with 4/23/26, 6:33 PM �OkEq eNews December 28th, 2016 4 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-December-28th--20... anxiety, depression, gender identity, sexual/affectional orientation, trauma, and life transitions. I also have experience working with children and adolescents. You can contact me at jess.white@okstate.edu or (918) 594-8568 Equality Center Pride Store Brendan Glon Brendon is available for appointments from 8-3pm on Tuesday and from 2-6pm on Wednesdays. He is experienced with working with clients in the rainbow community, including sexual or affectional orientation, gender identity, spirituality, trauma history, depression, anxiety, and social issues. He works from a values oriented and humanistic theoretical model. Contact Brendon atglon@okstate.edu or by contacting the OSU Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 594-8568 Be sure to "Like" the OkEq Pride Store Facebook page to keep up with the new items and new sale items Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library "Marked" By: P.C. Cast & Kristin Cast The House of Night series is set in a world very much like our own, except in 16-year-old Zoey Redbird's world, vampyres have always existed. In this first book in the series, Zoey enters the House of Night, a school where, after having undergone the Change, she will train to become an adult vampire--that is, if she makes it through the Change. Not all of those who are chosen do. It's tough to begin a new life, away from her parents and friends, and on top of that, Zoey finds she is no average fledgling. She has been Marked as special by the vampyre Goddess, Nyx. But she is not the only fledgling at the House of Night with special powers. When she discovers that the leader of the Dark Daughters, the school's most elite club, is misusing her Goddess-given gifts, Zoey must look deep within herself for the courage to embrace her destiny--with a little help from her new vampyre friends. Find this selection and more by visiting the Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library . Fallyn Lee Fallyn Lee graduated with a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Ball State University in 2015. She is currently a doctoral student in Oklahoma State University's Counseling Psychology program. Fallyn has experience working with intimate partner violence, sexual assault, spiritual concerns, and trauma. She has also worked with children and adolescents using both talk and play therapy. Contact Fallyn at fallynl@ostatemail.okstate.edu (918) 594-8568 Compassionate Tulsa - Make Tulsa Golden Please join us in our city-wide campaign to "Make Tulsa Golden." Using "The Golden Rule" as our guide for compassionate living, you are asked to sign the pledge to "make Tulsa golden." Non-Binary Support Group The "Make Tulsa Golden" campaign encourages each of us to increase compassion in Tulsa communities by pledging to treat others as we wish to be treated. If you are willing to make that pledge, please select the link below to be added to the list of groups and individuals working together to Make Tulsa Golden. Sign the Pledge Here After indicating your pledge, you can download our Make Tulsa Golden pledge certificate. For more information visit compassionatetulsa.org • Third Wednesday of each month from 7-9 p.m. A new support group for folks who identify with non-binary genders, including but not limited to, genderqueer, genderfluid, agender, bigender, neutrois, genderflux, and more. This group will be a safe space to discuss our identities, receive support, and build a strong nonbinary community in Tulsa. For information contact Vic Wiener at vfwiener@gmail.com • JOIV\ .our SOS Group 4/23/26, 6:33 PM �OkEq eNews December 28th, 2016 5 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-December-28th--20... Mondays 7:00 pm This open Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) Recovery and Sobriety Group meets every Monday at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information, visit www.SOSTulsa.org WE ARE HIRING! The Roseborough Insurance Agency 4918 S. Union Ave. Tulsa, OK 74107 Qualifications: • Experience in insurance sales • Great customer service • State insurance license or in process of obtaining • Speak Spanish • Familiar with Microsoft Office programs • Professional and friendly disposition • Manage time wisely • Multi-task • Pass background check • Work M-F 9-5 (occasional Sat.) Please send resumes to Kay Roseborough at: LROSEBOROUGH@allstate.com Live Free! Coming Out Workshop 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of the month 7:00 - 8:00 pm. ComingOut@OkEq.org Facilitated by James Prather Brought to You Bi the Letter B Second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. The group is open to all bi, pan, queer, fluid folks and their allies. SAGE Tulsa (Service & Advocacy For Gay Elders) Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan ■ . Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for 4/23/26, 6:33 PM �OkEq eNews December 28th, 2016 6 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-December-28th--20... more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 Yoga by Zach Take A Class EVERY SUNDAY @ 4:30 pm $5.00 per Session v Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:30 pm (First time interview required before attending) Email sharon.queen@okeq.org The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. Lambda Al-Anon Group Every Friday 7 p.m. Survivors of Incest Anonymous Every Saturday 12:30 pm SIA strives to empower those who have survived childhood sexual abuse (who are not abusing any child), who want to become survivors and thrivers. For more information, visit siawso.org Game Night Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno 4/23/26, 6:33 PM �OkEq eNews December 28th, 2016 7 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-December-28th--20... Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Room Rentals The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has many spaces for your next meeting or event. To check dates, reserve your next event or receive pricing information, contact sharon.queen@okeq.org Stop by for a quick view of the Event Center and pick up a space rental sheet. EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and community. Workforce Oklahoma Access Point Open every day Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-by-step instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Friday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 7 pm Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. Guiding Right HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Beginning October 13 Guiding Right will be testing the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. Intimate Partner Violence Survivors Support Group Last Wednesday of each month from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Domestic violence is the use of physical, sexual, threatening or emotional force to frighten, intimidate and control an intimate partner. This support and educational group is for individuals who have survived domestic violence and are ready to explore their personal healing process and find hope. The group will provide emotional support, information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal, and may include specific goals such as creating a safety plan, reducing risk of future violence, increasing positive coping skills and addressing the impact of trauma. 4/23/26, 6:33 PM �OkEq eNews December 28th, 2016 8 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-December-28th--20... A specialized therapist will provide the free services, and confidentiality is paramount. For more information contact Jim Scholl at 918.631.2722 Sexual Assault Survivors Support Group Last Wednesday of each month from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Sexual assault is any forced or coerced sexual activity, such as unwanted touching or forced penetration committed against a person's will or without consent. This support group will meet together to discuss their experiences, share ideas, and provide emotional support for one another. Additionally, highly trained providers will offer information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal. Specific goals for sessions may include crises stabilization, safety planning, increasing selfregulatory skills, addressing trauma through cognitive processing, reconnecting to support systems, family and the community, and preventing re-victimization. All services are free of charge, and confidentiality is paramount. For more information contact Jim Scholl at 918.631.2722. MISSION: Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Toby Jenkins Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org Olivia Cotter Office Manager Olivia.Cotter@OkEq.org 4/23/26, 6:33 PM �OkEq eNews December 28th, 2016 9 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-December-28th--20... Sharon Queen Facilities Coordinator Sharon.Queen@OkEq.org Jose Vega Program Coordinator Jose.Vega@OkEq.org Alex Wade Special Projects Alex.Wade@OkEq.org r--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------, Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Hours: Mon - Sat Noon-9 p.m. | Sun Noon-6 p.m. Oklahomans for Equality | 621 E. 4th Street | Tulsa, OK 74120 | 918.743.4297 www.okeq.org I 4/23/26, 6:33 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/3080df9dd48d433f91717ea5ca66a19f.pdf 9e89bd3f66751e09029080e80e5ae43c PDF Text Text OkEq eNews April 6th, 2016 1 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-April-6th--2016.htm... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq eNews April 6th, 2016 In This Issue EBA Sponsor "First Thursday" Art Exhibit April Volunteer of the Month Video eNews Ladies Social Club "'I 0 4 t'("\<!.'' o\\-r-e""t""~~- - KeepComing BackMeditation -- -Group - oeo"" MOREcolor e year Jan r f irst na Lawyer in the Library . EBA Mixer Married filing jointly? In Oklahoma? Affordable Care Act got you confused? Let us help you file your 2015 tax returns! EBA Sponsor Tulsa Metro Softball League Pride Store Rainbow Library P.S. Gordon Exhibit Kelly Kirby CPA Faith, Trust and Pixie Dus Certified Public Accountant Oklahoma Board Association Law Day a professional corporation Grab Your Balls! Ms. Jolt Pageant (918) 747-5466 4815 S Harvard, Ste 205 Tulsa, OK 74135 kelly@kkirby.com www.kkirby.com OkEq Art Exhibit The April exhibit at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center features the works of Kris Fairchild Proudly serving Oklahoma's LGBTQ community since 1982. "First Thursday" Art Exhibit: Kris Fairchild April 7, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St Tulsa, OK 74120 The April Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center (621 E. 4 th Street in Downtown Tulsa) will feature the works of Kris Fairchild beginning with a reception on Thursday, April 7 th from 6-9pm and continuing throughout the month. A lifelong Oklahoman, Kris was exposed to art and creativity at an early age. Her art began to be influenced many years ago, while as a young girl, she watched her father create beautiful stained glass windows and spent her summers enjoying nature . She graduated from University of Central 4/23/26, 5:39 PM �OkEq eNews April 6th, 2016 2 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-April-6th--2016.htm... Oklahoma with a degree in formation art. For many years she worked in other fields ranging from managing retail to advertising, her passion has always been for art and nature. Over the years, Kris has taught art classes ranging from ceramics, to sculpture and painting; she spends her summers volunteering with children's camps. Today Kris transforms those experiences into the swirls, curls and mandalas found in her acrylic paintings. The paintings each explore symbolism thru images of nature, fantasy and geometric shapes. Mandalas and trees both are often showcased in Fairchild's paintings. To her, the mandalas represent balance, harmony and unity; they are symbolic of the universe. Trees represent life and growth; they are a symbolic of wisdom, strength, beauty, and protection. Many other images also find symbolism in her paintings. Fairchild's paintings combine a variety of techniques and bright colors giving the paintings an energetic and vivid look, as if the light is glowing through them. The structured geometric patterns next to the more free forms of nature and a bit of whimsy, invite the viewer to experience the joy she finds in life. For over a decade Kris has enjoyed sharing her work at a variety of art festivals, fairs, galleries, and restaurants. Her work is in private collections across the US and in Europe. The show begins with a reception on Thursday, April 7 th from 6-9pm where there will be a door prize drawn of the artist's work; the show continues throughout the month. www.okeq.org Andrew Grimes Cub Scouts of OkEq Oklahomans for Equality has a new Cub Scout Pack. The meetings with families of boys in 1st through 5th grades and volunteers interested in Cub Scouts are held on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Gamily Gamily (Gay-Family) is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBT parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Gamily contact olivia.cotter@okeq.org Lawyer in the Library Volunteer of the Month April 2016 Samantha Free Samantha found out about the organization after reading an article in the local paper,the idea of being involved with an organization that at its core is about showing people it really is okay to just be themselves is something that appeals to her. Samantha challenges you to volunteer, Whether you are an LGBTQ individual or an ally like she is, you are always made to feel welcome when you walk through okeq's door. February - May will be the second Wednesday of the month from 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 pm.m. Lawyer in the Library is an opportunity to meet with a lawyer about topics such as family law (divorce, paternity, custody, child support), landlord/tenant , estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment necessary.. Healthcare Navigator Do you need assistance with open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare? Meet with 4/23/26, 5:39 PM �OkEq eNews April 6th, 2016 3 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-April-6th--2016.htm... If you would like to volunteer contact Jose Vega at jose.vega@okeq.org Check Out OkEq's New Video Enews On YouTube! Mary Jones, Planned Parenthood's Healthcare Navigator. She will be more than happy to help anyone and everyone who is interested in enrolling with the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare. Contact Mary Jones at 918-587-7421 or mary.jones@ppheartland.org Counseling Services Our video eNews is a fast fun way to get caught up on major upcoming events at OkEq. We will have a new video available each month highlighting special events. The link below will take you straight to our video. You can subscribe to our YouTube channel to get updates when the new videos are posted. Weekdays By appointment Adult individual, Substance Abuse & PTSD counseling is available at no cost. Appointments are required. Contact Jim Scholl 918.631.2722 Ladies Social Club April 8, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 April is a busy month for LSC! We have TWO events! April 8, 6-9 p.m. - Trivia Night at OkEq Who was the only president to be unanimously elected? Which planet is closest to the sun? If you love trivia (and shenanigans!), you're in luck because LSC's April Friday night event is Trivia Night! We'll play in teams and the questions will cover a wide variety of subjects. If you've played live bar or pub trivia before, this is very similar, but without the bar. Prizes will be awarded to top teams, and of course you'll get smarty pants bragging rights! Mark it on your calendars and bring your thinking caps! Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a Sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required Contact Dr. Kurt Choate, LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org April 9, 2-3:30 p.m. - Ladies Self Defense Class IMPORTANT: You must pre-register for this class, and it is NOT being held at OkEq! Learn how to defend yourself! This is a private (just for us!), ladies-only, hands-on class that will teach you the basics of self defense, taught by a renowned taekwondo Master and instructor at his studio in south Tulsa. The class is $25, and you'll receive 90 minutes of potentially life-saving training! Join LSC's private Facebook group OR email Kelley for all the information and to register (contact info is below). If you are an LGBT woman or an ally and you haven't attended an LSC meeting before, please consider stopping by and checking us out! Not only are we bringing women together from all over our beautiful city to develop a sense of community at our monthly events at OkEq (which average around 15-20 people, and of course there are always snacks!), but our Facebook group has become incredibly active! A lot of people in the Facebook group have been organizing group activities around Tulsa and surrounding areas that are completely independent of our Friday night events! Right now there are discussions in the works about hiking, floating the river this summer and attending various sporting events. Connect with us via the contact information listed below, and we hope to see your smiling faces soon! Connect with the LSC on Facebook by searching for OkEq Ladies Social Club (or click here). Questions? Email Kelley Parker, LSC facilitator, at ladiessocialclubtulsa@gmail.com. Wednesdays and Thursdays By appointment Gender identity, sexual orientation, mood problems, anxiety concerns, and/or those recovering from traumatic events. Appointments are required. Contact Joe Currin joe.currin@okeq.org 4/23/26, 5:39 PM �OkEq eNews April 6th, 2016 4 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-April-6th--2016.htm... Keep Coming Back Meditation Group April 12, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 This new group will be meeting every Tuesday from 6:30 to 7:30 in the wellness room beginning April 12. This Narcotics Anonymous meditation meeting has a group meditation followed by reading NA literature and sharing. Everyone is welcome regardless of age race sexual identity or religion, the only requirement for membership is the desire to stop using drugs. There are no dues or fees. We are not affiliated with any outside organization and are self-supporting through our own contributions. Whether you have a dollar for the basket or not please join us and keep coming back. For more information contact, Deborah Spradlin at deborahspradlin2013@gmail.com Weekdays By appointment. Adult individual and couples counseling is available at no cost. Appointments are required. Contact Emily Howell 918.594.8568 emily.howell@okeq.org Call for Entries MOREcolor Regional Juried Fine Arts Exhibition Weekdays By appointment Adults, individuals, and couples counseling is available at no cost. Appointments are required. Contact Douglas Knutson 918-594-8568 douglas.knutson@okeq.org Passage The group will meet the first Tuesday of every month at 6:00 p.m and is facilitated by Denise Womack. 4/23/26, 5:39 PM �OkEq eNews April 6th, 2016 5 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-April-6th--2016.htm... Oklahomans for Equality is pleased to call for entries to the 2016 MOREcolor regional juried exhibition and sale of fine art. Long a tradition to celebrate LGBT Pride through the arts, MOREcolor strives to be artist-friendly and encourage innovative work. The exhibition will be held at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. As always, artists receive 70% of their sales. Cash prizes will be awarded, including a cash Juror's Award, and a People's choice award. There is a single entry fee of $10 for up to five entries. KEY INFORMATION ( please review full submission requirements and enter online ) May 8th: Submission deadline Each artist may submit up to 5 original works, which have been created in the last 2 years and have never been shown at any OkEq event A peer support group with an exploration of the various changes individuals might experience in life. Some examples are marriages or life commitments and break ups, coming out (with possible loses that are involved), death of a loved one, beloved pet, job loss or career change, to name a few. We call this "Passage" because lifechanging events are a process that deserve to be treated with compassion and awareness. We will explore helpful techniques to use to become more mindful and have healthier communication with self and others. In addition, these sessions will learn practical ways to reduce stress. Entry Fee: A single entry fee (per artist, NOT per piece) of $10 for up to five works May 25th: Artist notification of acceptance into the exhibition June 9th: Delivery of Art Work, 3 to 6pm All work must be appropriately ready to display (see the submission requirements) June 9th: MOREcolor 2016 Opening Reception, 6 to 9pm Free and open to the public, cash prizes awarded, surprises and live performances, catered cuisine and bar, sale of fine art. Artists are encouraged to bring as many guests as they like. June 9th-12th: Run of the Show June 13th: Pick up unsold work, 3 to 6pm To Enter: Go to https://morecolor2016.artcall.org/ for online submission of entries. All entries must be made online. Proposals for performance and installation works should be addressed to Jose Vega at Jose.vega@okeq.org, or call for information 918-813-8993. Non-Binary Support Group Third Wednesday of each month from 7-9 p.m. A new support group for folks who identify with non-binary genders, including but not limited to, genderqueer, genderfluid, agender, bigender, neutrois, genderflux, and more. This group will be a safe space to discuss our identities, receive support, and build a strong non-binary community in Tulsa. For information contact Vic Wiener at vfwiener@gmail.com Thank you for being part of MOREcolor 2016! Lawyer in the Library April 13, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center - Rainbow Library 621 E 4th St Tulsa, OK 74120 SOS Group Mondays 7:00 pm This open Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) Recovery and Sobriety Group meets every Monday at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information, visit www.SOSTulsa.org Live Free! Coming Out Workshop 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of the month 7:00 - 8:00 pm. ComingOut@OkEq.org Facilitated by James Prather 4/23/26, 5:39 PM �OkEq eNews April 6th, 2016 6 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-April-6th--2016.htm... Brought to You Bi the Letter B Equality Business Alliance Mixer First Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m. April 20, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. 108 Contemporary 108 E. Brady St., Tulsa, OK 74103 E UALITY Business Alliance The group is open to all bi, pan, queer, fluid folks and their allies. Steven Michael Hall Photography will be hosting our April EBA networking event. Our event will be at the 108 Contemporary studio located at 108 East Brady Street. Steven took the leap into photography in 1993 when he jumped from the writing and editing side of newspapers. He has always been intrigued by photography's ability to show potentials and personal revealings. SAGE Tulsa (Service & Advocacy For Gay Elders) Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan ■ if •. . . Tulsa Area Prime Timers The Equality Business Alliance networking mixers are terrific venues for you to meet prospective clients. Mixers are open to non-members as well as EBA members. Be sure to bring business cards, business information, brochures, etc. Hosting a networking mixer is a great way to showcase your business. You may host at your establishment or use the Equality Center. If you would like to host a mixer, send an email to olivia.cotter@okeq.org for more information. 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support 4/23/26, 5:39 PM �OkEq eNews April 6th, 2016 7 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-April-6th--2016.htm... 2016 Tulsa Pride Bingo April 22, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 Join us for our Tulsa Pride Bingo 2016. The beautiful and outrageous Super Hot DJ Crystal will be spinning the beat for our rapid rounds of Pride Bingo and DJing our Lip Sync Contest. We will also be raffling off a seat for the 2016 Equality Gala held April 30th. Huge thanks to Jamie Catlett for the donation! You don't want to miss the fun, put this on your calendar now! To purchase tickets click on one of the links below: $10 for general admission through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 Yoga by Zach Take A Class EVERY SUNDAY @4:30 pm $20 Adult Beverage admission Buy a whole table for 8 bingo bangers for $200 which includes unlimited ------- -- ----------drinks for your table. Proceeds go toward Tulsa Pride 2016. Click here to make your reservation online. Tables go fast! For more information contact olivia.cotter@okeq.org ----- $5.00 per Session Master Class with Will & Anthony Nunziata April 30, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Tulsa Performing Arts Center - Norman Theater 110 E 2nd St, Tulsa, OK 74103 The Schusterman Foundation will be sponsoring a master class for Tulsa Public Schools' vocal music students. The New York singing duo, Will and Anthony Nunziata, will be performing and leading the master class on April 30,2016, in the Norman Theatre of the Performing Arts Center in Tulsa. The class will be from 11 a.m. - noon. Students from Nathan Hale, Washington, Rogers and Memorial High Schools will be performing. Admission is free. For more information contact Ann Tomlins at tomlian@tulsaschools.org Gender Outreach Wednesdays 7:30 pm (First time interview required before attending) Email sharon.queen@okeq.org The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. Lambda Al-Anon Group Every Friday 7 p.m. Nevermore Edits Every Friday 7:00 pm At SpiritBank Mortgage, we make homeownership dreams come true. We offer awide variety of loan options and work as your trusted advisor to tailor o loon program to fit your individual needs. As we work together to get you into your dream home, here ore some of the items that might be requested during the lending process: A Murder of Storytellers looks for voices in genre fiction that are often ignored or asked to change. As a writing group, they seek to help make each other better and foster a sense of community among local writers of all backgrounds. Survivors of Incest Anonymous Every Saturday 12:30 pm SIA strives to empower those who 4/23/26, 5:39 PM �OkEq eNews April 6th, 2016 8 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-April-6th--2016.htm... have survived childhood sexual abuse (who are not abusing any child), who want to become survivors and thrivers. For more information, visit siawso.org Game Night Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Room Rentals The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has many spaces for your next meeting or event. To check dates, reserve your next event or receive pricing information, contact sharon.queen@okeq.org Stop by for a quick view of the Event Center and pick up a space rental sheet. g E UALITY ~ Tulsa Metro Softball League Hey TMSL Players & Fans! As the weather warms up, we are gearing up for another spring season of LGBT-friendly softball. This year, we want to continue to grow from the 2015 Spring Season on Sunday Funday. Last season, the TMSL Board decided to return to its roots and bring back the fun on the softball field. In years past, TMSL has been a great way to get to know members of the community and has fostered some life-long friendships. We want to continue with this growth, and want you to be a part of it! Business Alliance EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and community. 4/23/26, 5:39 PM �OkEq eNews April 6th, 2016 9 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-April-6th--2016.htm... Several of the comments and suggestions we have received focus on the fact that TMSL has become increasingly more competitive over the years, and some have felt left out in the process. The Board realizes that TMSL has strayed a bit from the recreational side of things, and we are working on going back to that and increasing participation. Don't worry about having to play without your friends. When you register, simply let us know who you would like to play with, and we will do our best to accommodate all requests. If you have two or three friends that you would like to play with, let us know! We will make sure that you get to play on the same team, but also that you are paired up with a diverse and fun team in the process. You don't need to be a member of an existing team or have a group of 10 people to be welcome in TMSL. Sign up by yourself or with however many of your friends you want to, and come out to play ball. This season, too, we are lowering the registration fee to $40 per player for the season, which covers all umpire and field fees. Season is tentatively scheduled to begin in March. Thank you, TMSL Board Workforce Oklahoma Access Point Open every day Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-bystep instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. TMSL is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality. www.tulsametrosoftball.com HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Equality Center Pride Store These beautiful pendants celebrating the 6/26/15 SCOTUS Decision in favor of marriage equality are available in our Pride Store for $17. If you would like your pendant sent to you, there will be an additional $3 cost for shipping. Contact Stewart Wallace at stewartwallace@cox.net with any questions or concerns. Click here to purchase your pendant today! Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Friday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 7 pm Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. MISSION: Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Be sure to "Like" the OkEq Pride Store Facebook page to keep up with the new items and new sale items Toby Jenkins Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library "Side by Side: On Having a Gay or Lesbian Sibling" By Andrew R. Gottlieb, PhD - Editor In their own words, 18 men and women share their thoughts and feelings about their gay brothers and sisters. What they have to say is revealingabout themselves, about the nature of sibling relationships, and about their role as peacemakers. Gay men and lesbian women often disclose their sexuality to their siblings before anyone else in their families. Side by Side examines the impact of a brother or sister coming out and of the way that a gay person's siblings are sometimes placed in the position of being a social/ Side ~-Side Olivia Cotter Office Manager Olivia.Cotter@OkEq.org 4/23/26, 5:39 PM �OkEq eNews April 6th, 2016 10 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-April-6th--2016.htm... moral bridge between the generations. "Clearly Tina has been a major force in my life, and it doesn't just end with me. My three children and husband have all learned by Tina's example; we all do what we can to bring fairness and equality to everyone. With a smile on my face, I occasionally say to Tina, 'Look what you've done to me!' Without her, I would never be where I am or who I am." Andrew R Gottlieb, PhD • Editor The contributors to Side by Side come from varying religious and economic backgrounds. In plain language that is easily accessible to most adolescents and adults, they candidly relate the experience of what it was like to find out about their sibling's homosexuality and how that knowledge affected them over time. Some of their perspectives may surprise you. Many will move you. You'll also find a list of suggested readings and a list of organizations offering support and information for siblings of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people. Sharon Queen Facilities Coordinator Sharon.Queen@OkEq.org Find this selection and more by visiting the Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library . P.S. Gordon Exhibit April 1 - April 28 Living Arts Tulsa 307 E Mathew B. Brady St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Jose Vega Program Coordinator Jose.Vega@OkEq.org As part of our mission, Living Arts is establishing the Living Arts Living Legend Artist Award honoring those artists responsible for pushing the art world forward, establishing the reputation of Tulsa as an artistic city, and contributing to the encouragement and inspiration of other artists in our community. AND THE GIFT OF FALLING SNOW P.S. GORDON During April 2016, Living Arts will be exhibiting works by Patrick (P.S.) Gordon never before seen in a public exhibition. Many of these works are held in private collections and all of them will demonstrate Pat's exquisite skill and never-before-seen subject matter. For more information visit http://livingarts.org/ps-gordon-mrs-lennox-gift-falling-snow ---------------- Ms. Jolt Pageant April 8, 8:00 p.m. New Age Renegades 1649 S. Main St., Tulsa, OK 74119 Ms. JOLT PAGEANT WHEN: APRIL 8th, 2016 {8:00 pm Start!) WHERE: New Age Renegades SUPPORT THE JOLT TOURNAMENT AND PAGEANT CONTESTANTS, AS WELL AS SAY FAREWELL TO THE CURRENT MS JOLT! 4/23/26, 5:39 PM �OkEq eNews April 6th, 2016 11 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-April-6th--2016.htm... Faith, Trust and Pixie Dust April 8-10 Renaissance Tulsa Hotel & Convention Center 6808 S 107th E Ave Tulsa, OK 74133 Please join Absolute Empress VIII Chelsea Ray Star for Coronation IX Weekend April 8-10, 2016 at the Renaissance Tulsa Hotel and Convention Center Visit our Coronation IX website pages - www.impcourtok.org for t ickets (early bird rate ends March 31, 2016 ) and Program Ad Information (Ads needed by March 4, 2016 ) Voting for ICAO's Reign IX Monarchs (this is a public vote) Must be 18 with Valid Oklahoma ID Tulsa Locations: April 1st 9 pm - 11 pm at the Tulsa Eagle April 2nd 1 pm - 3 pm at the Dennis R Neill Equality Center OKC Location: April 2nd 8 pm - 11 pm at the Habana Inn Hallway between Copa & Finishline Oklahoma Bar Association Law Day April 28, 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. The OBA will provide free legal advice on Thursday, April 28 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., as part of its annual Law Day celebration and the Ask A Lawyer TV show, broadcasting on OETA. Viewers, statewide can call toll-free 1-800-456-8525 and Tulsa area residents can call 918-838-8770 to have their legal questions answered and get legal advice, at NO CHARGE, by the volunteer attorneys. Viewers can also choose to email their questions to askalawyer@okbar.org The OBA has been providing this community service for more than 35 years. Grab Your Balls! May 6, 8:00 p.m. AMF Sheridan Lanes 3121 S. Sheridan Rd. Tulsa, OK 74145 GRAB YOUR BALLS! And you could win some money doing it! Come join us at Sheridan Lanes on Friday May 6 th for some bowling L - - _ _ ...Ji _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ..._ .,.:L . - T,,....,,_Tm L _ , ,! _ _ .... _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ..._ ' - '- - - _i _ _ , .._ - - - ....l ..._ _ 4/23/26, 5:39 PM �OkEq eNews April 6th, 2016 12 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-April-6th--2016.htm... run ana suppon me JVJ.ff nownng murnamenr. 1ou aon I neea IO know how to bowl to have a great time. For $20, you get 3 games of bowling and free shoe rental. You also get chances to win money and cool door prizes plus have a great time with your friends! Arrive at Sheridan Lanes at 31 st and Sheridan at 7:30 PM to get your shoes and pick your lanes. Bowling will start at 8:00 PM. r---------------------------------------------------------------------------, I okeq Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Hours: Mon - Sat Noon-9 p.m. | Sun Noon-6 p.m. Oklahomans for Equality | 621 E. 4th Street | Tulsa, OK 74120 | 918.743.4297 www.okeq.org I ~---------------------------------------------------------------------------J 4/23/26, 5:39 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/8d60ce6b1d1b4daf8d82b28bdec8db09.pdf c9a10f82b9bb2f0b220ed004d1f6aae1 PDF Text Text OkEq eNews January 15th, 2016 1 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-15th--2016... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq eNews January 15th, 2016 In This Issue EBA Sponsor MLK Parade Video eNews January Volunteer of the Month Austin Stumpff Life Remeberance EBA Mixer Tulsa Pride Meeting ror tne year Jan. r f irst narn Tulsa Pride Bingo Gay Men's Dinner Married filing jointly? In Oklahoma? Affordable Care Act got you confused? Let us help you file your 2015 tax returns! Sexual Assault Survivors Support Group "First Thursday" Art Exhibit Before the I Do Ladies Social Club Wild Hearts Ball Kelly Kirby CPA Certified Public Accountant a professional corporation Gamily Hearts Day -Happy --Domestic Violence Survivors Support Group. Non-Binary Support Group Celebrating the Body Erotic (918) 747-5466 Blood Drive The Empress' Ball 4815 S Harvard, Ste 205 Tulsa, OK 74135 kelly@kkirby.com www.kkirby.com Tulsa's Roughneck Roller Derby OSU Research Project Pride Store Rainbow Library 2016 Equality Gala Workforce Tulsa Gala Award Recipients Proudly serving Oklahoma's LGBTQ community since 1982. MLK Jr. Day Parade "One Race: The Human Race" OkEq Board Meeting 4/23/26, 5:23 PM �OkEq eNews January 15th, 2016 2 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-15th--2016... January 18, 10:00 a.m. - Meet at the Center, 11:00 a.m. Parade Begins Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 7 p.m. Thursday, January 21st Dennis R. Neill Equality Center All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. OkEq Art Exhibit The January exhibit at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center feature works by Dave Muller. " A Sense of Wonder..." Tulsa, Oklahoma holds one of the largest MLK parades in the United States to commemorate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Oklahomans for Equality will be marching with the rainbow flag and we invite you come join us. Please dress comfortably and weather appropriate. We will meet at the center at 10 a.m. and carpool to the starting line. Check Out OkEq's New Video Enews On YouTube! Our video eNews is a fast fun way to get caught up on major upcoming events at OkEq. We will have a new video available each month highlighting special events. The link below will take you straight to our introductory video. You can subscribe to our YouTube channel to get updates when the new videos are posted. http://youtu.be/g2MBeHbgGYs Andrew Grimes Cub Scouts of OkEq Oklahomans for Equality has a new Cub Scout Pack. The meetings with families of boys in 1st through 5th grades and volunteers interested in Cub Scouts are held on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Volunteer of the Month January 2016 Kevin Reiswig 4/23/26, 5:23 PM �OkEq eNews January 15th, 2016 3 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-15th--2016... Kevin Reiswig has been volunteering at OKEQ since April of 2014. His involvement with OKEQ started when he volunteered at the Tulsa Zoo for 17 years and loved it but due to health problems, He was unable to continue. Visiting and talking with the people at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center developed into a passion to help and become active in the LGBT community. Kevin remembers walking through OKEQ's doors with his partner Steve Breeden (of 32 years). He states, "Everyone was so nice and helpful; I thought I would try it just to see if I could help out and here it is almost 2 years later!" Kevin's favorite part of volunteering with OKEQ is working with a diverse group of people who are making a wonderful contribution to our community. Kevin states, "I help answer the "Help Line" where questions can be as simple as "what are your hours? to as complex as a distress call. We do as much as possible to help. Anything a volunteer does helps the center run day to day operations." When Kevin is not volunteering his time at OKEQ, He is enjoying cooking and making wonderful desserts, as well as feeding his main hobby, which is Fused and Stained Glass Art. A challenge from January's Volunteer of the month - Kevin Reiswig, "I would highly recommend anyone who is able to, to do some type of volunteering. OKEQ is always looking for good volunteers. If it's not a fit for you, there are hundreds of other places in the Tulsa area that can use your expertise and or your experiences! Plus it's a wonderful feeling to give back and help others." If you would like to volunteer contact Jose Vega at jose.vega@okeq.org Life Remembrance Service for Austin Stumpff January 16, 3:00 p.m. Club Majestic 124 N. Boston Ave Tulsa, OK 74103 There will be a Life Remembrance service at Club Majestic this Saturday, January the 16th , at 3:00 p.m. Located at 124 N. Boston Ave. Tulsa, OK 74103 The family has invited his friends to come and share their fond memories of Austin in this celebration. Light food and light beverages will be served. To view his full obituary click here. Gamily (Gay-Family) is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBT parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Gamily contact olivia.cotter@okeq.org Lawyer in the Library February - May will be the second Wednesday of the month from 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 pm.m. Lawyer in the Library is an opportunity to meet with a lawyer about topics such as family law (divorce, paternity, custody, child support), landlord/tenant , estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment necessary.. Healthcare Navigator Every Tuesday in February from 12:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Do you need assistance with open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare? Meet with Mary Jones, Planned Parenthood's Healthcare Navigator, in the Rainbow Library She will be more than happy to help anyone and everyone who is interested in enrolling with the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare. Equality Business Alliance Mixer January 20, 6:00 p.m. Hyatt Regency Tulsa 100 East Second Street, Tulsa, OK 74103 Counseling Services 4/23/26, 5:23 PM �OkEq eNews January 15th, 2016 4 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-15th--2016... E UALITY Business Alliance Weekdays By appointment Adult individual, Substance Abuse & PTSD counseling is available at no cost. Appointments are required. Contact Jim Scholl 918.631.2722 The January EBA mixer will be hosted by Hyatt Regency Tulsa. The Hyatt Regency Tulsa is located in the heart of Oklahoma's vibrant business, entertainment and cultural districts. The downtown Tulsa hotel overlooks the scenic gardens of the Williams Center Complex and is only eight miles from Tulsa International Airport. Adjoined via skybridge to Williams Towers, the luxury, high-rise Tulsa hotel is adjacent to the famous Tulsa Performing Arts Center and just a few walking blocks from the Cox Convention Center, BOK Center and over 50 restaurants and bars. Please be advised we will only validate self-parking in the attached garage. Counseling Services Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a Sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required Contact Dr. Kurt Choate, LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org The Equality Business Alliance networking mixers are terrific venues for you to meet prospective clients. Mixers are open to non-members as well as EBA members. Be sure to bring business cards, business information, brochures, etc. Hosting a networking mixer is a great way to showcase your business. You may host at your establishment or use the Equality Center. If you would like to host a mixer, send an email to olivia.cotter@okeq.org - - - - for more information. Counseling Services Tulsa Pride 2016 Meeting January 28, 7:00 p.m. Event Center, Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St, Tulsa, OK 74120 T U L S A A WEEKE Wednesdays and Thursdays By appointment Gender identity, sexual orientation, mood problems, anxiety concerns, and/or those recovering from traumatic events. Appointments are required. Contact Joe Currin joe.currin@okeq.org ---- D OF PRIDE 4/23/26, 5:23 PM �OkEq eNews January 15th, 2016 5 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-15th--2016... Counseling Services Our monthly meeting to discuss the Tulsa Pride Festival will be held in the Event Center at the Equality Center. If you have any questions or require more information, please contact Sarah Miller at sarah.miller@okeq.org or simply call the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center at 918-743-4297. Tulsa Pride Bingo 2016 Weekdays By appointment. Adult individual and couples counseling is available at no cost. Appointments are required. Contact Emily Howell 918.594.8568 emily.howell@okeq.org January 29, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St, Tulsa, OK 74120 Counseling Services Join us for our first Tulsa Pride Bingo of 2016. The beautiful and outrageous Nicole Carrington will be our host once again. Nicole has invited Rainbow Granny and Trailer Trash Teresa to join her for our biggest pride fundraiser this Pride season. Super Hot DJ Crystal will be spinning the beat for our rapid rounds of Pride Bingo and DJing our Lip Sync Contest. You don't want to miss the fun, click here to put this on your calendar now! Admission is $10 for general admission, $20 Adult Beverage admission or buy a whole table for 8 bingo bangers for a $150 which includes unlimited drinks for your table. Proceeds go toward Tulsa Pride 2016. Gay Men's Dinner Weekdays By appointment Adults, individuals, and couples counseling is available at no cost. Appointments are required. Contact Douglas Knutson 918-594-8568 douglas.knutson@okeq.org SOS Group Mondays 7:00 pm This open Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) Recovery and Sobriety Group meets every Monday at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information, visit www.SOSTulsa.org February 2, 6:30 p.m. Michael V's Restaurant and Bar 8222 E. 103rd Street, Tulsa, OK 74133 4/23/26, 5:23 PM �OkEq eNews January 15th, 2016 6 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-15th--2016... Live Free! Coming Out Workshop MICHAEL V's RESTAURANT & BAR Our next dinner is this coming up on Tuesday February 2nd. We are eating at Michael V's Restaurant and Bar. It is located at 8222 E. 103rd Street. This is just east of Memorial on 103rd. street. Their web site is michaelvsrestaurant.com If you are coming please RSVP so we have and accurate headcount for the reservation. For more information please contact Richard Haley at GuysDineToo@gmail.com Brought to You Bi the Letter B First Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m. Sexual Assault Survivors Support Group February 3, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St Tulsa, OK 74120 Sexual assault is any forced or coerced sexual activity, such as unwanted touching or forced penetration committed against a person's will or without consent. This support group will meet together to discuss their experiences, share ideas, and provide emotional support for one another. Additionally, highly trained providers will offer information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal. Specific goals for sessions may include crises stabilization, safety planning, increasing self-regulatory skills, addressing trauma through cognitive processing, reconnecting to support systems, family and the community, and preventing re-victimization. All services are free of charge, and confidentiality is paramount. Intake Mia Pearl The group is open to all bi, pan, queer, fluid folks and their allies. Facilitator Jim Scholl "First Thursday" Art Exhibit: featuring the works of Bruce Docker Thursday, February 3, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Art Gallery, Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St, Tulsa, OK 74120 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of the month 7:00 - 8:00 pm. ComingOut@OkEq.org Facilitated by James Prather SAGE Tulsa (Service & Advocacy For Gay Elders) The February Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center (621 E. 4th Street in Downtown Tulsa) will feature the works of Bruce Docker beginning with a reception on Thursday, February 4th from 6-9pm and continuing throughout the month. Bruce comes from a long line of artists; his formal training includes years of 4/23/26, 5:23 PM �OkEq eNews January 15th, 2016 7 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-15th--2016... Tuesday afternoon meetings and study with the Canadian artist, John Nagy (developer of the famous "Learn-to-Draw" kit). His father drew the original series of cigarette smoking woodpeckers that are used in all traditional tattoo shops today and his maternal grandmother was a professional artist who painted vase highlights with devastating accuracy. Additionally his grandfather was the infamous paint-by-numbers artist and rum runner of Kansas City in the 1940's. His style is a combination of his family's talent and history in a cohesively rambling style. A true Renaissance man, Bruce states: "I believe in total respect for my materials. I once used an entire box of Crayola 64's without breaking a single crayon, I covered my driveway in Scotch tape to protect my sidewalk chalk drawings from the rain, and the cloth of my canvas is made only from the wool of free range sheep. While I am always learning and trying new approaches, I paint for the joy of creating art that I feel is beautiful. My hope is that when you view my paintings, you will feel, see, and agree that I have accomplished what I set out to do." Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan sagew Servoces and Advocacy for Gay, lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender Elders The show begins with a reception on Thursday, February 4th from 6-9pm where there will be a door prize drawn of the artist's work; the show continues throughout the month. For more information, please contact Allie Jensen at alliejensen@cox.net Tulsa Shambhala Meditation Every Tuesday and 1st Sunday each month 6:30 pm Oklahomans for Equality hosts the Tulsa Shambhala Meditation Group every Tuesday at 6:30 pm and the First Sunday of every month at 12:30 pm. Mindfulness/awareness meditation is the foundation of Shambhala Meditation Training. Visit tulsa.shambhala.org for more information. Before the I Do February 6, 12:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St, Tulsa, OK 74120 Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 4/23/26, 5:23 PM �OkEq eNews January 15th, 2016 8 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-15th--2016... "Before The I Do" is a workshop that gives couples practical tools to use now or later on when you need them. The workshop covers: 3 keys to a great relationship, how to work as a team to solve conflict, how to keep the romance alive and much more. Carrie Little The Speaker-Listener technique helps each of you to be heard in times of stress and is a crowd favorite. Whether you're just starting out together or have been together for years, you WILL benefit from attending. Come see for yourself and join the thousands of Oklahomans who are now experiencing more satisfying relationships! THIS WORKSHOP IS OPEN FOR ANYONE TO ATTEND AND IS FREE! Class will be held at Oklahomans for Equality (621 E 4th St, Tulsa) on February 6th from noon to 4pm. Reservations are required. Email Carrie at carrie@protectioncoalition.org - ·- - - - - - for more information or to reserve your space today! Ladies Social Club February 12, 6:00 p.m Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St Tulsa, OK 74120 Get F.I.T. Mondays and Wednesdays 6:00-7:00 pm. An exercise class for all ages and fitness levels. The class will create an environment for the beginner as well as the advanced participant to be successful. $5 per session Yoga by Zach >:ji ake A Cla~~t:<: EVERY SUNDAY @4:30 pm Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St, Tulsa, OK 74120 $5.00 per Session Free Your Mind Ecstatic Dance Make friends, develop community and have fun with the Ladies Social Club at OkEq! This brand new women's programming provides LGBT women (and our allies!) the opportunity to develop a great support network while also offering an alternative to the bar scene-but don't worry! We'll still gladly enjoy a few adult beverages! A tremendous thank you goes out to all the ladies who turned out for our inaugural event in January. Game night was a lot of fun with plenty of hilarity and good times for all! If you missed it, we look forward to seeing you next time! Our next event is an Ice Breaker Ice Cream Social on Feb. 12! We'll start by playing a few Every 4th Sunday of the 4/23/26, 5:23 PM �OkEq eNews January 15th, 2016 9 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-15th--2016... games to get to know one another better, followed by tasty ice cream sundaes as we mix and mingle. We'll also have coffee and hot chocolate (and maybe some of that addictive popcorn!) in case the idea of ice cream in February gives you the chills. Connect with the LSC on Facebook by searching for OkEq Ladies Social Club (or click here). Questions? Email Kelley Parker, LSC facilitator, at ladiessocialclubtulsa@gmail.com . The 15th Annual Wild Hearts Ball Presents, 2nd Chance Prom at Equality High February 13, 7:00 p.m.- 11:00 P.M. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St, Tulsa, OK 74101 Admission: Donations to the Equality Center renovations fund. Cash Bar, Raffle prizes and cookies baked by the PTA. Oklahomans for Equality is having a prom. Remember your prom? Many of us were denied the right to go with the person we really wanted to go with to our high school prom. Some of us could not wear the outfit we wanted to wear to the prom. This is your chance to do the Prom your way. Dust off those old prom dresses and tuxedos, or come with a totally new and funky creation of your own. Attend the prom you dreamed of. NO DATE NECESSARY. Month 1:00 p.m. Wellness Room $5.00 per Session Free Your Mind Ecstatic Dance is a moving meditation practice based on the rhythms of life dynamic music by SRhythms teacher and DJ Eugene Hedlund play in the subtle realms of joy and freedom. We dance freely as the music moves us - there are no steps to learn! No dance experience is required. Be sure to wear comfortable clothing. For more information, contact Mia Pearl at openheartspace9@gmail.com or Jose Vega at jose.vega@okeq.org Gender Outreach You might be chosen Prom Royalty. So get your crew to vote for you. You could be our Prom Queen or Prom King and at Equality High you can have two queens or two kings. Wednesdays 7:30 pm (First time interview required before attending) Email sharon.queen@okeq.org The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. Principal Jenkins and Coach Sivadon along with Home Ec teacher Ms. Brewster will be chaperoning and judging the Dirty Dancing Contest. So work on your moves and gyrations. Lambda Al-Anon Group Dance the night away as you enjoy decades of top hits by DJ Crystal. Cheesy blue ... ruffled tuxedos, poofy taffeta dresses, clichéd themes, color coordinated corsages, sweaty palms, plenty of dad's Aqua Velva, awkward slow dancing, plush ride for the big night, the obligatory staged photo... All of it adds up to one word: PROM! Prizes will be given for the most outrageous corsage. Every Friday 7 p.m. And yes the punch is spiked. Entertainment and childcare will be available upstairs in the wellness room. Gamily Presents "Happy Hearts Day" February 13, 7:00 p.m.- 11:00 P.M. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St, Tulsa, OK 74101 Nevermore Edits Every Friday 7:00 pm A Murder of Storytellers looks for voices in genre fiction that are often ignored or asked to change. As a writing group, they seek to help 4/23/26, 5:23 PM �OkEq eNews January 15th, 2016 10 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-15th--2016... Gamily will be throwing a Happy Hearts Day party upstairs during the Wild Hearts Ball. There will be crafts, snacks, music, and lots of glitter! Parents and guardians can drop the children off and enjoy the prom while the kids play, create and dance to their happy hearts content in the wellness room. make each other better and foster a sense of community among local writers of all backgrounds. BE MINE Survivors of Incest Anonymous To RSVP please contact olivia.cotter@okeq.org. Every Saturday 12:30 pm Domestic Violence Survivors Support Group February 17, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St Tulsa, OK 74120 Domestic violence is the use of physical, sexual, threatening or emotional force to frighten, intimidate and control an intimate partner. This support and educational group is for individuals who have survived domestic violence and are ready to explore their personal healing process and find hope. The group will provide emotional support, information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal, and may include specific goals such as creating a safety plan, reducing risk of future violence, increasing positive coping skills and addressing the impact of trauma. A specialized therapist will provide the free services, and confidentiality is paramount. SIA strives to empower those who have survived childhood sexual abuse (who are not abusing any child), who want to become survivors and thrivers. For more information, visit siawso.org Game Night Intake Mia Pearl Non-Binary Support Group February 17, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St Tulsa, OK 74120 Facilitator Jim Scholl Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno A new transgender support group is starting for folks who identify with non-binary genders, including but not limited to, genderqueer, genderfluid, agender, bigender, neutrois, genderflux, and more. This group will be a safe space to discuss our identities, receive support, and build a strong non-binary community in Tulsa. For information contact Vic Wiener at vfwiener@gmail.com Celebrating the Body Erotic (CBE) February 20-21, 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 612 E 4th St, Tulsa, OK 74120 A CBE is a first step with Body Electric. Come explore your erotic potential through the mind, the body and the heart using conscious breath, movement, Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Room Rentals The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has many spaces for your next meeting or event. To check dates, reserve your next event or receive pricing information, contact 4/23/26, 5:23 PM �OkEq eNews January 15th, 2016 11 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-15th--2016... process work and massage. When men take responsibility for their erotic education, they realize how much there is to learn about awakening the erotic energy that lies within all of us. They begin to realize the satisfaction that comes from learning how to both give and receive pleasure through erotic touch. The workshop focuses on the entire body and is conducted in a setting that is playful, safe and honoring. A few benefits of this work are: • The participant gains greater acceptance of himself as an erotic being, both physically and mentally. • He discovers ways to develop a more satisfying erotic relationship with others. • He becomes more aware of spiritual dimensions in his erotic explorations. Celebrating the Body Erotic is a full two-day workshop (9am-7pm) for those who are ready to vigorously explore new levels of feeling, both within themselves and within a community of men. Completion of CBE is a prerequisite for attending most intensives, advanced workshops and retreats offered by Body Electric School. sharon.queen@okeq.org Stop by for a quick view of the Event Center and pick up a space rental sheet. EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and community. ***Pre-Registration is required for this workshop!*** Early registration discounts and scholarships are still available. For more information visit our website at www.thebodyelectricschool.com, or contact André at Tulsa@b-e-school.com. Give Blood for Some Buddy You Love February 24, 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Dennis R Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St Tulsa, OK 74120 Oklahomans for Equality will host a blood drive from 3 to 7 p.m. Feb. 24 at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center, 621 E. Fourth St. in Tulsa. All women and heterosexual men are encouraged to donate, and new rules from the FDA will now allow the Oklahoma Blood Institute to accept donations from gay and bisexual men who have been celibate for a year or longer. Still, we know that leaves out a lot of you, so OkEq is encouraging all gay and bi men to find a buddy who is willing to donate on their behalf and accompany that buddy to the blood drive! Gay and bi men who attend will get the same post-donation snacks and goodies as their buddies, and OkEq will have a photo booth set up where you can commemorate the occasion! We'll also have a letter to the FDA that you can sign stating that you support blood donation standards that maintain the safety of the nation's blood supply while still allowing more gay and bi men to donate. For more information about the blood drive, contact Oklahomans for Equality Program Director Jose Vega at (918) 743-4297 or jose.vega@okeq.org. For information about blood donation, including whether you're eligible, call the Oklahoma Blood Institute at (918) 477-0400 or go online to www.obi.org . Workforce Oklahoma Access Point Open every day Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-bystep instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 7 pm Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. MISSION: Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. 4/23/26, 5:23 PM �OkEq eNews January 15th, 2016 12 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-15th--2016... The Empress' Ball - An Imperial Masquerade Januaray 30, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St. Tulsa , Oklahoma 74120 Benefiting the ICAO Operational Fund Dress Code - Formal or Theme $20.00 Donation at the door includes Open Bar Lesser Value Donations at the door can purchase Drink Tickets for $5.00 Toby Jenkins Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org --- Live entertainment provided by the Empresses. Music by DJ Scandal (Absolute Emperor II Adrian) Awards will be presented to Best Dressed / Best in Theme For more information contact impcourtok@gmail.com Tulsa's Roughneck Roller Derby is looking for a home! Olivia Cotter Office Manager Olivia.Cotter@OkEq.org ---- Who are we? Roughneck Roller Derby was established in 2012 by a group of ladies looking for a new way to get in shape, make friends and play some roller derby! We train hard 3 days a week to be the best skaters we can be, because we want to represent Tulsa to the best of our abilities. Roughneck Roller Derby is a non-for-profit currently seeking 501(c)(3) status with the IRS. The league is run by unpaid league members who contribute their talents to make the league successful. Sharon Queen Facilities Coordinator Sharon.Queen@OkEq.org ---- We need your help! We want to bring this action-packed hard-hitting sport called roller derby to you, and your friends and family. In order to do that we need a venue to host our bouts (that's derby for games). We need roughly 9,000 square feet. The track dimensions are 75 ft wide by 108 ft long. Ideally there would be some additional space for seating. Wood, concrete floor, basketball court all are viable options. Do you know of a place in Tulsa that might work for us? It could be a gym, or a warehouse. Let's put our heads together and get creative! Tracy Allen Volunteer Coordinator Tracy.Allen@OkEq.org 4/23/26, 5:23 PM �OkEq eNews January 15th, 2016 13 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-15th--2016... Jose Vega Program Coordinator Jose.Vega@OkEq.org If you have any leads please contact: Cat Cox - 432-295-2500 interleague_roughneckrd@yahoo.com or catherinejcox@gmail.com www.roughneckrollerderby.com Invitation to Participate in Research Factors Related to the Health and Well-being of Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual, Transgender and/or Queer Adults Aged 50 and Older If you identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and/or queer and are age 50 or over, we invite you to participate in a study about factors related to the health and well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and/or queer adults aged 50 and older. We also hope you will pass this invitation on to others. We are a research team from Oklahoma State University in Stillwater and some of us have been working for a number of years to advocate for and learn more about things that contribute to the health and well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and/or queer adults aged 50 or over (LGBTQ+). This study is part of that broader research and has two specific purposes: 1) to learn more about whether the measures in this study, which have been used with younger adults who identify as LGBT+, are also valid for individuals aged 50 or older; and 2) to look at the relationship between these measures and a measure of health and well-being. 4/23/26, 5:23 PM �OkEq eNews January 15th, 2016 14 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-15th--2016... You are eligible for this study if you are aged 50 and over and identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and/or queer. If you are interested in learning more about this study, please click here. On the web link, we provide more information about the study, and direct you to where you can give your consent and complete the survey measures. Alternately, you may contact Dr. Sue C. Jacobs (sue.c.jacobs@okstate.edu or 405-744-9895) for more information about the study and/ or to have one of the researchers below assist you in answering the research questions by entering them into a computer. Any answers or personal information you provide will be anonymous as you will not provide your name. If you have questions about your rights as a research volunteer, you may contact the IRB Office at 223 Scott Hall, Stillwater, OK 74078, 405-744-3377 or irb@okstate.edu. We hope you are able to be part of this research. What we learn will be reported as group data only and made available to service agencies, health and mental health providers, equality centers, professional journals, meetings, or others who request it. Your participation is voluntary and you will receive no compensation except to know you are contributing to knowledge about an important matter. Equality Center Pride Store These beautiful pendants celebrating the 6/26/15 SCOTUS Decision in favor of marriage equality are available in our Pride Store for $17. If you would like your pendant sent to you, there will be an additional $3 cost for shipping. Contact Stewart Wallace at stewartwallace@cox.net with any questions or concerns. Click here to purchase your pendant today! 4/23/26, 5:23 PM �OkEq eNews January 15th, 2016 15 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-15th--2016... Be sure to "Like" the OkEq Pride Store Facebook page to keep up with the new items and new sale items Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library "Kevin" a novel by Paul Kupperberg Kevin Keller is the first openly gay character in the history of Archie Comics and currently stars in his own best-selling series of comic books. In this special paper-over-board novel, we focus on Kevin's early, awkward years and the struggles and joys of his inspirational road to self-discovery. This sweet and funny coming-of-age story features a strong anti-bullying message and is a perfect gift for Archie fans, parents, and anyone who has-or is-struggling to find their place. Find this selection and more by visiting the Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library . Equality Gala 2016: The Revolution Continues Saturday, April 30, 2016 4/23/26, 5:23 PM �OkEq eNews January 15th, 2016 16 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-15th--2016... Co-Chairs Mary & Sharon Bishop-Baldwin invite you to the 2016 Equality Gala. For sponsorship and ticket information click here. Oklahomans for Equality 2016 Award Recipients Lifetime Achievement Award 4/23/26, 5:23 PM �OkEq eNews January 15th, 2016 17 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-15th--2016... Kirk Holt: With more than a decade of leadership in the organization and more than 30 years of support and involvement, Kirk has served the LGBTQ community of northeastern Oklahoma well. The Lobby of the Equality Center is dedicated to the memory of his life partner of 21 years, Robert S. Cisar, Jr. Kirk and Robert were among the early champions who were dedicated to securing a permanent home for the Tulsa LGBTQ community. Kirk was the lead designer on the renovations and remodel of the Dennis R Neill Equality Center. He has served on the Board and Executive Committee as Advisor, Vice President, Treasurer and 4 years as Gala chair and co-chair. Because of Kirk's tireless work, a record setting amount of money was raised during the time in which he was a Gala Co-Chair, helping to assure that the building note was paid off and the Center is free from debt. Bishop-Baldwin, Barton and Phillips Civil Rights Advocacy Award. 4/23/26, 5:23 PM �OkEq eNews January 15th, 2016 18 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-15th--2016... Rachel Tudor: The U.S. Justice Department is suing Southeastern Oklahoma State University, charging that school officials discriminated against Professor Rachel Tudor when she changed gender during her time working there. She was hired in 2004 as a tenure-track assistant professor in the English Department. In 2007, Tudor told school officials that she planned to transition from male to female during the academic year, took the name Rachel, and began wearing women's clothes and a traditionally female hairstyle. U.S. Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr. announced in December 2014 that federal prohibitions against sex discrimination include protections based on gender identity. Corporate Inclusion Award 4/23/26, 5:23 PM �OkEq eNews January 15th, 2016 19 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-15th--2016... Paula Marshall and Bama Companies: In 2015, Bama Companies added gender identity and gender expression to their nondiscrimination policy and begin to provide transgender health benefits in their employee compensation package. Founded in 1937, Bama Companies is the leading innovator of bakery products that cater to the needs of the largest and most well-known restaurant chains on the planet. The company's core product lines are hand-held pies, biscuits, buns, pie shells and pizza crusts. Russell Bennett Spiritual Inclusion Award 4/23/26, 5:23 PM �OkEq eNews January 15th, 2016 20 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-15th--2016... The Rev. Todd Freeman: The Eastern Oklahoma Presbytery of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) voted against a proposed change in the denomination's constitution that would recognize same-sex marriage. The presbytery voted 46 to 33, against the change, defining marriage not as the union of a man and a woman but as a "unique commitment between two people." During the debate before the vote, Todd Freeman of College Hill Presbyterian Church in Tulsa said for the first time publicly that he is gay. He read a statement telling of his struggle with being gay. "This isn't about me but rather about God calling people, regardless of their sexual orientation, into a loving and committed relationship. And with all my heart, soul, mind and strength, I am among those that no longer believe that homosexuality, nor its expression in relationship, is in and of itself a sin." Community Hero Award. 4/23/26, 5:23 PM �OkEq eNews January 15th, 2016 21 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-15th--2016... Chris Shoaf: Chris has advocated for new educational standards for Oklahoma's comprehensive HIV/AIDS education policy, which has not been updated since 1987. He was instrumental in creating a pathway with local Walgreens pharmacies to provide postexposure prophylaxis (PEP) prescriptions for victims of sexual assault. Chris also went to the state Capitol multiple times last legislative session and met with lawmakers to find support to defeat more than a dozen anti-LGBTQ bills that were offered. He also collaborated on reorganizing the Tulsa AIDS coalition, which had almost ceased to exist after several community leaders retired. It is now called TIDAL, the Tulsa Infectious Disease AIDS League. Carolyn Wagner Youth Leadership Award 4/23/26, 5:23 PM �OkEq eNews January 15th, 2016 22 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-15th--2016... Marley Groves: Marley started the Gay Straight Alliance at McAlester High School with very little support from the administration, but she had attended Camp Out and Camp Anytown and was equipped to advocate for her rights as a student in a public school setting. After 11 weeks of pressing the high school principal and McAlester superindent, they finally agreed to allow Marley to hold her first GSA meeting. It was attended by more than 25 students. Marley then led her newly formed GSA group to participate in community projects for food banks and senior centers. In October, she rallied these fledgling activists to march with a 50-foot rainbow flag in the McAlester High School homecoming parade. More than 50 had signed up to march in the parade, but a large thunderstorm led to the parade's cancellation 15 minutes before it was to begin. 4/23/26, 5:23 PM �OkEq eNews January 15th, 2016 23 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-15th--2016... Megan Sayler: The Booker T. Washington High School senior serves as co-president of BTW's Gay Straight Alliance, called SOFA, or Sexual Orientation, Friendship, Acceptance. Megan has gone above and beyond to secure her school as a safe place for all students. Toward the end of the 2014-15 school year, she learned that some freshmen girls were being bullied by older students. Not long afterward, SOFA was 4/23/26, 5:23 PM �OkEq eNews January 15th, 2016 24 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-15th--2016... preparing for the Day of Silence and had posters torn down by the same bullies. A video of the incident, which included a homophobic slur, was posted on social media. And Megan went to the administration. The school quickly addressed the situation in a response that attracted national attention. In a Tulsa World article, Megan was quoted as saying: "These people are people, too. They may have made a bad decision, but that doesn't make them bad people. That's something that Booker T. instills in us. We know how to treat each other with kindness and respect, and we know how to move forward." On Nov. 20, Megan and the other students from SOFA hosted an LGBTQ history assembly open to the entire school. The assembly focused on educating the student body about LGBTQ history and featured local heroes such as Mary and Sharon Bishop-Baldwin and Steven Williams. WORKFORCE TULSA announces a 3-Day * Customer Service Certification Program* January 26-28th, 2016 Tues, Wed, & Thurs 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 'Norkfo ceTI Isa growing ml. nt {I> growin opportunity Participants learn skills in customer orientation, thoroughness, communication, problemsolving, stress management and team participation. Workforce Tulsa's Customer Service Training is guaranteed to make a dramatic difference in your customer service effectiveness - and in your success! Enrollment is limited! Participants must be enrolled with Workforce Tulsa. Enrollment instructions are outlined below. If already enrolled with Workforce Tulsa: Contact Jaurice Clay at 918-796-1290 *This is a comprehensive training and certification program endorsed by the International Customer Service Association (ICSA). Only participants who pass the course will receive a Certification of completion. How to Enroll with Workforce Tulsa - Your One Stop Career Service Center 1) Go online and create a www.okjobmatch.com job seeker account. Keep your confirmation email or Job Seeker Account Number! 2) Attend an Introduction to Services Orientation at any of the following days or times: Mon, Wed, or Friday at 10:00 a.m. Tues or Thurs at 1:30 p.m. WORKFORCE TULSA Eastgate Metroplex 14002 E. 21st Street #1030 Tulsa, OK 74135 918-796-1200 3) Bring the following documents with you: o Resume, if you have one o Two forms of ID (i.e., Driver's License, State ID, Social Security card, CDIB card) or Passport. o Veterans brings DD214 form. Following your Introduction to Services you will meet with a Career Advisor! Career Advisors will review your resume and help you start your job search or career training. (If you are interested in enrolling in the Customer Service Certification Program, please tell your Career Advisor at this time!) 4/23/26, 5:23 PM �OkEq eNews January 15th, 2016 25 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-15th--2016... Workforce Tulsa's services are Always Free!!! r----------------------------------------------------------------, I I okeq Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Hours: Mon - Sat Noon-9 p.m. | Sun Noon-6 p.m. Oklahomans for Equality | 621 E. 4th Street | Tulsa, OK 74120 | 918.743.4297 www.okeq.org I I L----------------------------------------------------------------J 4/23/26, 5:23 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/1f968b9434fdd2a0ce0afc1307c85761.pdf eb07dacb1b4cce9648ea8921216262c8 PDF Text Text OkEq eNews January 19th, 2016 1 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-19th--2016... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq eNews January 19th, 2016 In This Issue EBA Sponsor EBA Mixer SAGE -Laughing Yoga -Tulsa Pride Meeting Tulsa Pride Bingo OkEq...Road Trip Gay Men's Dinner For the year jaf\- Sexual Assault Survivors Support Group f 1rst narn "First Thursday" Art Exhibit Married filing jointly? In Oklahoma? Affordable Care Act got you confused? Let us help you file your 2015 tax returns! Before the I Do MY OKLAHOMA - Town Hall Meeting Ladies Social Club Wild Hearts Ball Gamily Hearts Day -Happy --- Kelly Kirby CPA Certified Public Accountant a professional corporation Domestic Violence Survivors Support Group. Non-Binary Support Group Celebrating the Body --Erotic LGBT Family Law Seminar {918) 747-5466 Blood Drive The Empress' Ball 4815 S Harvard, Ste 205 Tulsa, OK 74135 kelly@kkirby.com www.kkirby.com Tulsa's Roughneck Roller Derby OSU Research Project Pride Store Rainbow Library 2016 Equality Gala January Volunteer of the Month Video eNews Workforce Tulsa Gala Award Recipients Proudly serving Oklahoma's LGBTQ community since 1982. Equality Business Alliance Mixer January 20, 6:00 p.m. Hyatt Regency Tulsa 100 East Second Street, Tulsa, OK 74103 OkEq Board Meeting 4/23/26, 5:24 PM �OkEq eNews January 19th, 2016 2 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-19th--2016... 7 p.m. Thursday, January 21st Dennis R. Neill Equality Center E UALITY Business Alliance All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. OkEq Art Exhibit The January exhibit at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center feature works by Dave Muller. " A Sense of Wonder..." The January EBA mixer will be hosted by Hyatt Regency Tulsa. The Hyatt Regency Tulsa is located in the heart of Oklahoma's vibrant business, entertainment and cultural districts. The downtown Tulsa hotel overlooks the scenic gardens of the Williams Center Complex and is only eight miles from Tulsa International Airport. Adjoined via skybridge to Williams Towers, the luxury, high-rise Tulsa hotel is adjacent to the famous Tulsa Performing Arts Center and just a few walking blocks from the Cox Convention Center, BOK Center and over 50 restaurants and bars. Please be advised we will only validate self-parking in the attached garage. The Equality Business Alliance networking mixers are terrific venues for you to meet prospective clients. Mixers are open to non-members as well as EBA members. Be sure to bring business cards, business information, brochures, etc. Hosting a networking mixer is a great way to showcase your business. You may host at your establishment or use the Equality Center. If you would like to host a mixer, send an email to olivia.cotter@okeq.org for more information. SAGE - Laughing Yoga January 26, 10:30 a.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St, Tulsa, OK 74120 Andrew Grimes Cub Scouts of OkEq Oklahomans for Equality has a new Cub Scout Pack. The meetings with families of boys in 1st through 5th grades and volunteers interested in Cub Scouts are held on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. 4/23/26, 5:24 PM �OkEq eNews January 19th, 2016 3 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-19th--2016... Join SAGE on Jan. 26th a s they laugh the morning away with laughing yoga! What is laughing yoga you ask? Laughter yoga is a practice involving prolonged voluntary laughter. It is based on the belief that voluntary laughter provides the same physiological and psychological benefits as spontaneous laughter. Laughter yoga is done in groups, with eye contact and playfulness between participants. Forced laughter soon turns into real and contagious laughter. Join our SAGE members Jan. 26th at 10:30am to laugh the morning away! Tulsa Pride 2016 Meeting January 28, 7:00 p.m. Event Center, Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St, Tulsa, OK 74120 Gamily (Gay-Family) is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBT parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Gamily contact olivia.cotter@okeq.org Lawyer in the Library February - May will be the second Wednesday of the month from 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 pm.m. T U L S A Lawyer in the Library is an opportunity to meet with a lawyer about topics such as family law (divorce, paternity, custody, child support), landlord/tenant , estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment necessary.. A WEEKEND OF PRIDE Our monthly meeting to discuss the Tulsa Pride Festival will be held in the Event Center at the Equality Center. If you have any questions or require more information, please contact Sarah Miller at sarah.miller@okeq.org or simply call the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center at 918-743-4297. Tulsa Pride Bingo 2016 January 29, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St, Tulsa, OK 74120 Healthcare Navigator Every Tuesday in February from 12:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Do you need assistance with open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare? Meet with Mary Jones, Planned Parenthood's Healthcare Navigator, in the Rainbow Library She will be more than happy to help anyone and everyone who is interested in enrolling with the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare. t Counseling Services Join us for our first Tulsa Pride Bingo of 2016. The beautiful and outrageous Nicole Carrington will Weekdays By appointment Adult individual, Substance Abuse & PTSD counseling is available at no cost. Appointments are required. 4/23/26, 5:24 PM �OkEq eNews January 19th, 2016 4 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-19th--2016... be our host once again. Nicole has invited Rainbow Granny and Trailer Trash Teresa to join her for our biggest pride fundraiser this Pride season. Super Hot DJ Crystal will be spinning the beat for our rapid rounds of Pride Bingo and DJing our Lip Sync Contest. Contact Jim Scholl 918.631.2722 You don't want to miss the fun, click here to put this on your calendar now! Admission is $10 for general admission, $20 Adult Beverage admission or buy a whole table for 8 bingo bangers for a $150 which includes unlimited drinks for your table. Proceeds go toward Tulsa Pride 2016. OkEq Road Trip - NSU Talequah February 1, 6:00 p.m. Northeastern State University - Talequah Campus Counseling Services Shane Bitney Crone surviving partner of the groundbreaking documentary wi II be speaking at Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a Sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required Contact Dr. Kurt Choate, LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org Northeastern State University Tahlequah, Oklahoma . l 02-01-2016 6:00pm 0 Counseling Services NORTHEASTER STATE U IVERSITY BRIDEGROOM Sponsored by: The Diversity & Inclusion Department at NSU In Coordination with: The Psychology & Counseling at NSU Wednesdays and Thursdays By appointment Gender identity, sexual orientation, mood problems, anxiety concerns, and/or those recovering from traumatic events. Appointments are required. Contact Joe Currin joe.currin@okeq.org Surviving spouse Shane Bitney Crone from the groundbreaking documentary Bridegroom will be speaking at NSU Campus Webb Auditorium. Bridegroom tells the emotional journey of Shane and Tom, two young men in a loving and committed relationship - a relationship that was cut tragically short by a misstep off the side of a roof. The story of what happened after this accidental death - of how people without the legal protections of marriage can find themselves completely shut out and ostracized. This Event is Sponsored by The Diversity and Inclusion Department at NSU in Coordination with The Psychology and Counseling Department at NSU Gay Men's Dinner February 2, 6:30 p.m. Michael V's Restaurant and Bar 8222 E. 103rd Street, Tulsa, OK 74133 Counseling Services Weekdays By appointment. Adult individual and couples counseling is 4/23/26, 5:24 PM �OkEq eNews January 19th, 2016 5 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-19th--2016... available at no cost. Appointments are required. Contact Emily Howell 918.594.8568 emily.howell@okeq.org MICHAEL V's RESTAURANT & BAR Our next dinner is this coming up on Tuesday February 2nd. We are eating at Michael V's Restaurant and Bar. It is located at 8222 E. 103rd Street. This is just east of Memorial on 103rd. street. Their web site is michaelvsrestaurant.com If you are coming please RSVP so we have and accurate headcount for the reservation. For more information please contact Richard Haley at GuysDineToo@gmail.com Sexual Assault Survivors Support Group Counseling Services February 3, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St Tulsa, OK 74120 Sexual assault is any forced or coerced sexual activity, such as unwanted touching or forced penetration committed against a person's will or without consent. This support group will meet together to discuss their experiences, share ideas, and provide emotional support for one another. Additionally, highly trained providers will offer information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal. Specific goals for sessions may include crises stabilization, safety planning, increasing self-regulatory skills, addressing trauma through cognitive processing, reconnecting to support systems, family and the community, and preventing re-victimization. All services are free of charge, and confidentiality is paramount. For more information contact Jim Scholl at 918.631.2722. Weekdays By appointment Adults, individuals, and couples counseling is available at no cost. Appointments are required. Contact Douglas Knutson 918-594-8568 douglas.knutson@okeq.org SOS Group Intake Mia Pearl Facilitator Jim Scholl "First Thursday" Art Exhibit: featuring the works of Bruce Docker Thursday, February 3, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Art Gallery, Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St, Tulsa, OK 74120 The February Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center (621 E. 4th Street in Downtown Tulsa) will feature the works of Bruce Docker beginning with a reception on Thursday, February 4th from 6-9pm and continuing throughout the month. Mondays 7:00 pm This open Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) Recovery and Sobriety Group meets every Monday at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information, visit www.SOSTulsa.org Live Free! Coming Out Workshop 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of the month 7:00 - 8:00 pm. ComingOut@OkEq.org Facilitated by James Prather Bruce comes from a long line of artists; his formal training includes years of Tuesday afternoon meetings and study with the Canadian artist, John Nagy (developer of the famous "Learn-to-Draw" kit). His father drew the original series of cigarette smoking woodpeckers that are used in all traditional tattoo shops today and his maternal grandmother was a professional artist who painted vase highlights with devastating accuracy. Additionally his grandfather was the infamous paint-bynumbers artist and rum runner of Kansas City in the 1940's. His style is a combination of his family's talent and history in a cohesively rambling style. 4/23/26, 5:24 PM �OkEq eNews January 19th, 2016 6 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-19th--2016... A true Renaissance man, Bruce states: "I believe in total respect for my materials. I once used an entire box of Crayola 64's without breaking a single crayon, I covered my driveway in Scotch tape to protect my sidewalk chalk drawings from the rain, and the cloth of my canvas is made only from the wool of free range sheep. While I am always learning and trying new approaches, I paint for the joy of creating art that I feel is beautiful. My hope is that when you view my paintings, you will feel, see, and agree that I have accomplished what I set out to do." Brought to You Bi the Letter B First Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m. The show begins with a reception on Thursday, February 4th from 6-9pm where there will be a door prize drawn of the artist's work; the show continues throughout the month. For more information, please contact Allie Jensen at alliejensen@cox.net The group is open to all bi, pan, queer, fluid folks and their allies. SAGE Tulsa (Service & Advocacy For Gay Elders) Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan Before the I Do February 6, 12:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St, Tulsa, OK 74120 1 sage Serv1Ces and Advocacy for Gay, Lesbian, 81sc>xu.1I &. Tramgendrr Elders "Before The I Do" is a workshop that gives couples practical tools to use now or later on when you need them. Tulsa Shambhala Meditation The workshop covers: 3 keys to a great relationship, how to work as a team to solve conflict, how to keep the romance alive and much more. Every Tuesday and 1st Sunday each month 6:30 pm Oklahomans for Equality hosts the Tulsa Shambhala Meditation Group every Tuesday at 6:30 pm and the First Sunday of every month at 12:30 pm. Carrie Little The Speaker-Listener technique helps each of you to be heard in times of stress and is a crowd favorite. Whether you're just starting out together or have been together for years, you WILL benefit from attending. Come see for yourself and join the thousands of Oklahomans who are now experiencing more satisfying relationships! THIS WORKSHOP IS OPEN FOR ANYONE TO ATTEND AND IS FREE! Mindfulness/awareness meditation is the foundation of Shambhala Meditation Training. Visit 4/23/26, 5:24 PM �OkEq eNews January 19th, 2016 7 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-19th--2016... Class will be held at Oklahomans for Equality (621 E 4th St, Tulsa) on February 6th from noon to 4pm. Reservations are required. Email Carrie at carrie@protectioncoalition.org for more information or to reserve your space today! tulsa.shambhala.org for more information. MY OKLAHOMA - Town Hall Meeting February 7th, 2:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St Tulsa, OK 74120 Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 Recent bills put forth by Oklahoma legislators have been a direct attack on the LGBT community. Now is the time for us to respond. Join Oklahomans for Equality for our continuing series MY OKLAHOMA Town Hall meetings to discuss the bills and their possible outcome on your life as an Oklahoman. We can provide talking points and training when discussing these bills with your legislators. Sign up for and discuss coordinated strategic visits to the Oklahoma State Capitol. We will also provide updates on the previous week's visit to the Capitol. Oklahomans for Equality can provide volunteer child care during the meeting for those who need it. Also interpretive services for the deaf and hard of hearing or English as your second language are available upon request. Please email olivia.cotter@okeq.org to arrange these services. Remember personal letters and notes, phone calls and a face to face visit with your legislator are the most effective method to engage your elected official. OkEq Legislative Alerts: Oklahomans for Equality calls upon all fair minded Oklahomans to contact your state representatives and senators and ask them not to support the following: SB 0973 Introduced by Sen. Josh Brecheen, would outlaw same-sex marriage in Oklahoma. SB 1014 Introduced by Sen. Joseph Silk is an anti-transgender bathroom bill. Get F.I.T. Mondays and Wednesdays 6:00-7:00 pm. An exercise class for all ages and fitness levels. The class will create an environment for the beginner as well as the advanced participant to be successful. $5 per session Yoga by Zach Take A Class EVERY SUNDAY @4:30 pm Find your local legislator and let them know that these attacks are not acceptable. www.oklegislature.gov/FindMyLegislator.aspx Ladies Social Club February 12, 6:00 p.m Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St Tulsa, OK 74120 Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St, Tulsa, OK 74120 $5.00 per Session 4/23/26, 5:24 PM �OkEq eNews January 19th, 2016 8 of 24 0 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-19th--2016... Free Your Mind Ecstatic Dance Oklahemans ,.r E"luatUJ "rn~ncs all LGBT&ally women welcome lADltS SO(IAl (lUD tnd fridav of the month 6-0pm meets at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center connect with us on Facebook OkEq Ladies Social Club Make friends, develop community and have fun with the Ladies Social Club at OkEq! This brand new women's programming provides LGBT women (and our allies!) the opportunity to develop a great support network while also offering an alternative to the bar scene-but don't worry! We'll still gladly enjoy a few adult beverages! A tremendous thank you goes out to all the ladies who turned out for our inaugural event in January. Game night was a lot of fun with plenty of hilarity and good times for all! If you missed it, we look forward to seeing you next time! Our next event is an Ice Breaker Ice Cream Social on Feb. 12! We'll start by playing a few games to get to know one another better, followed by tasty ice cream sundaes as we mix and mingle. We'll also have coffee and hot chocolate (and maybe some of that addictive popcorn!) in case the idea of ice cream in February gives you the chills. Every 4th Sunday of the Month 1:00 p.m. Wellness Room $5.00 per Session Free Your Mind Ecstatic Dance is a moving meditation practice based on the rhythms of life dynamic music by SRhythms teacher and DJ Eugene Hedlund play in the subtle realms of joy and freedom. We dance freely as the music moves us - there are no steps to learn! No dance experience is required. Be sure to wear comfortable clothing. Connect with the LSC on Facebook by searching for OkEq Ladies Social Club (or click here). Questions? Email Kelley Parker, LSC facilitator, at ladiessocialclubtulsa@gmail.com . The 15th Annual Wild Hearts Ball Presents, 2nd Chance Prom at Equality High February 13, 7:00 p.m.- 11:00 P.M. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St, Tulsa, OK 74101 Admission: Donations to the Equality Center renovations fund. For more information, contact Mia Pearl at openheartspace9@gmail.com or Jose Vega at jose.vega@okeq.org Gender Outreach Wednesdays 7:30 pm (First time interview required before attending) Email sharon.queen@okeq.org The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. Cash Bar, Raffle prizes and cookies baked by the PTA. 4/23/26, 5:24 PM �OkEq eNews January 19th, 2016 9 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-19th--2016... Oklahomans for Equality is having a prom. Remember your prom? Many of us were denied the right to go with the person we really wanted to go with to our high school prom. Some of us could not wear the outfit we wanted to wear to the prom. This is your chance to do the Prom your way. Dust off those old prom dresses and tuxedos, or come with a totally new and funky creation of your own. Attend the prom you dreamed of. NO DATE NECESSARY. Dance the night away as you enjoy decades of top hits by DJ Crystal. Cheesy blue ... ruffled tuxedos, poofy taffeta dresses, clichéd themes, color coordinated corsages, sweaty palms, plenty of dad's Aqua Velva, awkward slow dancing, plush ride for the big night, the obligatory staged photo... All of it adds up to one word: PROM! You might be chosen Prom Royalty. So get your crew to vote for you. You could be our Prom Queen or Prom King and at Equality High you can have two queens or two kings. Principal Jenkins and Coach Sivadon along with Home Ec teacher Ms. Brewster will be chaperoning and judging the Dirty Dancing Contest. So work on your moves and gyrations. Prizes will be given for the most outrageous corsage. Lambda Al-Anon Group Every Friday 7 p.m. Nevermore Edits Every Friday 7:00 pm A Murder of Storytellers looks for voices in genre fiction that are often ignored or asked to change. As a writing group, they seek to help make each other better and foster a sense of community among local writers of all backgrounds. And yes the punch is spiked. Entertainment and childcare will be available upstairs in the wellness room. Gamily Presents "Happy Hearts Day" Survivors of Incest Anonymous February 13, 7:00 p.m.- 11:00 P.M. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St, Tulsa, OK 74101 Gamily will be throwing a Happy Hearts Day party upstairs during the Wild Hearts Ball. There will be crafts, snacks, music, and lots of glitter! Parents and guardians can drop the children off and enjoy the prom while the kids play, create and dance to their happy hearts content in the wellness room. Every Saturday 12:30 pm SIA strives to empower those who have survived childhood sexual abuse (who are not abusing any child), who want to become survivors and thrivers. For more information, visit siawso.org ' xoxo ... ' 1 To RSVP please contact olivia.cotter@okeq.org. ~ . I0 Domestic Violence Survivors Support Group February 17, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St Tulsa, OK 74120 Game Night Domestic violence is the use of physical, sexual, threatening or emotional force to frighten, intimidate and control an intimate partner. This support and educational group is for individuals who have survived domestic violence and are ready to explore their personal healing process and find hope. The group will provide emotional support, information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal, and may include specific goals such as creating a safety plan, reducing risk of future violence, increasing positive coping skills and addressing the impact of trauma. A specialized therapist will provide the free services, and confidentiality is paramount. For more information contact Jim Scholl at 918.631.2722. t Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno 4/23/26, 5:24 PM �OkEq eNews January 19th, 2016 10 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-19th--2016... Facilitator Jim Scholl Intake Mia Pearl Non-Binary Support Group February 17, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St Tulsa, OK 74120 A new transgender support group is starting for folks who identify with nonbinary genders, including but not limited to, genderqueer, genderfluid, agender, bigender, neutrois, genderflux, and more. This group will be a safe space to discuss our identities, receive support, and build a strong non-binary community in Tulsa. For information contact Vic Wiener at vfwiener@gmail.com Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Room Rentals The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has many spaces for your next meeting or event. To check dates, reserve your next event or receive pricing information, contact sharon.queen@okeq.org - - - - - - - - Stop by for a quick view of the Event Center and pick up a space rental sheet. Celebrating the Body Erotic (CBE) February 20-21, 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 612 E 4th St, Tulsa, OK 74120 A CBE is a first step with Body Electric. Come explore your erotic potential through the mind, the body and the heart using conscious breath, movement, process work and massage. When men take responsibility for their erotic education, they realize how much there is to learn about awakening the erotic energy that lies within all of us. They begin to realize the satisfaction that comes from learning how to both give and receive pleasure through erotic touch. The workshop focuses on the entire body and is conducted in a setting that is playful, safe and honoring. A few benefits of this work are: • The participant gains greater acceptance of himself as an erotic being, both physically and mentally. • He discovers ways to develop a more satisfying erotic relationship with others. • He becomes more aware of spiritual dimensions in his erotic explorations. Celebrating the Body Erotic is a full two-day workshop (9am-7pm) for those who are ready to vigorously explore new levels of feeling, both within themselves and within a community of men. Completion of CBE is a prerequisite for attending most intensives, advanced workshops and retreats offered by Body Electric School. ***Pre-Registration is required for this workshop!*** Early registration discounts and scholarships are still available. For more information visit our website at www.thebodyelectricschool.com, or contact André at Tulsa@b-e-school.com. EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and community. Workforce Oklahoma Access Point Open every day Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-bystep instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. LGBT Family Law Seminar February 23, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St Tulsa, OK 74120 Facilitated by Chris Brecht, who represented Crystal and Julie Loveland-Davis in becoming the first same sex couple to be granted a second parent adoption in Tulsa, by District Court Judge Kurt Glassco. Now Oklahoma officially recognizes the 3 yr old Kyler has two Mommies. Chris will be HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 7 pm Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing 4/23/26, 5:24 PM �OkEq eNews January 19th, 2016 11 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-19th--2016... speaking on adoption and other child custody issues. He will be able to answers questions you may have regarding family law in Oklahoma. Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. MISSION: Give Blood for Some Buddy You Love February 24, 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Dennis R Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St Tulsa, OK 74120 Oklahomans for Equality will host a blood drive from 3 to 7 p.m. Feb. 24 at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center, 621 E. Fourth St. in Tulsa. Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. All women and heterosexual men are encouraged to donate, and new rules from the FDA will now allow the Oklahoma Blood Institute to accept donations from gay and bisexual men who have been celibate for a year or longer. Still, we know that leaves out a lot of you, so OkEq is encouraging all gay and bi men to find a buddy who is willing to donate on their behalf and accompany that buddy to the blood drive! Gay and bi men who attend will get the same post-donation snacks and goodies as their buddies, and OkEq will have a photo booth set up where you can commemorate the occasion! We'll also have a letter to the FDA that you can sign stating that you support blood donation standards that maintain the safety of the nation's blood supply while still allowing more gay and bi men to donate. Toby Jenkins Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org For more information about the blood drive, contact Oklahomans for Equality Program Director Jose Vega at (918) 743-4297 or jose.vega@okeq.org. For information about blood donation, including whether you're eligible, call the Oklahoma Blood Institute at (918) 477-0400 or go online to www.obi.org . Olivia Cotter Office Manager Olivia.Cotter@OkEq.org The Empress' Ball - An Imperial Masquerade Januaray 30, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St. Tulsa , Oklahoma 74120 Benefiting the ICAO Operational Fund Dress Code - Formal or Theme $20.00 Donation at the door includes Open Bar Lesser Value Donations at the door can purchase Drink Tickets for $5.00 Live entertainment provided by the Empresses. Music by DJ Scandal (Absolute Emperor II Adrian) Awards will be presented to Best Dressed / Best in Theme Sharon Queen Facilities Coordinator Sharon.Queen@OkEq.org For more information contact impcourtok@gmail.com Tulsa's Roughneck Roller Derby Tracy Allen Volunteer Coordinator Tracy.Allen@OkEq.org 4/23/26, 5:24 PM �OkEq eNews January 19th, 2016 12 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-19th--2016... is looking for a home! Who are we? Roughneck Roller Derby was established in 2012 by a group of ladies looking for a new way to get in shape, make friends and play some roller derby! We train hard 3 days a week to be the best skaters we can be, because we want to represent Tulsa to the best of our abilities. Roughneck Roller Derby is a non-for-profit currently seeking 501(c)(3) status with the IRS. The league is run by unpaid league members who contribute their talents to make the league successful. We need your help! We want to bring this action-packed hard-hitting sport called roller derby to you, and your friends and family. In order to do that we need a venue to host our bouts (that's derby for games). We need roughly 9,000 square feet. The track dimensions are 75 ft wide by 108 ft long. Ideally there would be some additional space for seating. Wood, concrete floor, basketball court all are viable options. Do you know of a place in Tulsa that might work for us? It could be a gym, or a warehouse. Let's put our heads together and get creative! Jose Vega Program Coordinator Jose.Vega@OkEq.org If you have any leads please contact: Cat Cox - 432-295-2500 interleague_roughneckrd@yahoo.com or catherinejcox@gmail.com www.roughneckrollerderby.com Invitation to Participate in Research Factors Related to the Health and Well-being of Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual, Transgender and/or Queer Adults Aged 50 and Older If you identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and/or queer and are age 50 or over, we invite you to participate in a study about factors related to the health and well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and/or queer adults aged 50 and older. We also hope you will pass this invitation on to others. We are a research team from Oklahoma State University in Stillwater and some of us have been working for a number of years to advocate for and learn more about things that contribute to the health and well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and/or queer adults aged 50 or over (LGBTQ+). This study is part of that broader research and has two specific purposes: 1) to learn more about whether the measures in this study, which have been used with younger adults who identify as LGBT+, are also valid for 4/23/26, 5:24 PM �OkEq eNews January 19th, 2016 13 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-19th--2016... individuals aged 50 or older; and 2) to look at the relationship between these measures and a measure of health and well-being. You are eligible for this study if you are aged 50 and over and identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and/or queer. If you are interested in learning more about this study, please click here. On the web link, we provide more information about the study, and direct you to where you can give your consent and complete the survey measures. Alternately, you may contact Dr. Sue C. Jacobs (sue.c.jacobs@okstate.edu or 405-744-9895) for more information about the study and/or to have one of the researchers below assist you in answering the research questions by entering them into a computer. Any answers or personal information you provide will be anonymous as you will not provide your name. If you have questions about your rights as a research volunteer, you may contact the IRB Office at 223 Scott Hall, Stillwater, OK 74078, 405-744-3377 or irb@okstate.edu. We hope you are able to be part of this research. What we learn will be reported as group data only and made available to service agencies, health and mental health providers, equality centers, professional journals, meetings, or others who request it. Your participation is voluntary and you will receive no compensation except to know you are contributing to knowledge about an important matter. Equality Center Pride Store These beautiful pendants celebrating the 6/26/15 SCOTUS Decision in favor of marriage equality are available in our Pride Store for $17. If you would like your pendant sent to you, there will be an additional $3 cost for shipping. Contact Stewart Wallace at stewartwallace@cox.net with any questions or concerns. Click here to purchase your pendant today! 4/23/26, 5:24 PM �OkEq eNews January 19th, 2016 14 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-19th--2016... Be sure to "Like" the OkEq Pride Store Facebook page to keep up with the new items and new sale items Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library "Transgender Explained" by Joanne Herman Although Joanne Herman affirmed her true gender in her late 40's, before increased transgender acceptance and understanding led to gender affirmations at much younger ages, her non-complicated explanations remain useful in gaining understanding of a complicated subject. Organized by topic into short, easy-to-read chapters, Joanne's book Transgender Explained serves as a way to quickly get up to speed on what it means to be transgender. TRANSGENDER EXPLAINED For Those Who Are Not Find this selection and more by visiting the Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library . Joanne Herman Equality Gala 2016: The Revolution Continues Saturday, April 30, 2016 CoChairs Mary & Sharon Bishop- 4/23/26, 5:24 PM �OkEq eNews January 19th, 2016 15 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-19th--2016... Baldwin invite you to the 2016 Equality Gala. For sponsorship and ticket information click here. Oklahomans for Equality 2016 Award Recipients Lifetime Achievement Award Kirk Holt: With more than a decade of leadership in the organization and more than 30 years of support and involvement, Kirk has served the LGBTQ community of northeastern Oklahoma well. The Lobby of the Equality Center is dedicated to the memory of his life partner of 21 years, Robert S. Cisar, Jr. Kirk and Robert were among the early champions who were dedicated to securing a permanent home for the Tulsa LGBTQ community. Kirk was the lead 4/23/26, 5:24 PM �OkEq eNews January 19th, 2016 16 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-19th--2016... designer on the renovations and remodel of the Dennis R Neill Equality Center. He has served on the Board and Executive Committee as Advisor, Vice President, Treasurer and 4 years as Gala chair and co-chair. Because of Kirk's tireless work, a record setting amount of money was raised during the time in which he was a Gala Co-Chair, helping to assure that the building note was paid off and the Center is free from debt. Bishop-Baldwin, Barton and Phillips Civil Rights Advocacy Award. Rachel Tudor: The U.S. Justice Department is suing Southeastern Oklahoma State University, charging that school officials discriminated against Professor Rachel Tudor when she changed gender during her time working there. She was hired in 2004 as a tenure-track assistant professor in the English Department. In 2007, Tudor told school officials that she planned to transition from male to female during the academic year, took the name Rachel, and began wearing women's clothes and a traditionally female hairstyle. U.S. Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr. announced in December 2014 that federal prohibitions against sex discrimination include protections based on gender identity. Corporate Inclusion Award 4/23/26, 5:24 PM �OkEq eNews January 19th, 2016 17 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-19th--2016... Paula Marshall and Bama Companies: In 2015, Bama Companies added gender identity and gender expression to their nondiscrimination policy and begin to provide transgender health benefits in their employee compensation package. Founded in 1937, Bama Companies is the leading innovator of bakery products that cater to the needs of the largest and most well-known restaurant chains on the planet. The company's core product lines are hand-held pies, biscuits, buns, pie shells and pizza crusts. Russell Bennett Spiritual Inclusion Award 4/23/26, 5:24 PM �OkEq eNews January 19th, 2016 18 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-19th--2016... The Rev. Todd Freeman: The Eastern Oklahoma Presbytery of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) voted against a proposed change in the denomination's constitution that would recognize same-sex marriage. The presbytery voted 46 to 33, against the change, defining marriage not as the union of a man and a woman but as a "unique commitment between two people." During the debate before the vote, Todd Freeman of College Hill Presbyterian Church in Tulsa said for the first time publicly that he is gay. He read a statement telling of his struggle with being gay. "This isn't about me but rather about God calling people, regardless of their sexual orientation, into a loving and committed relationship. And with all my heart, soul, mind and strength, I am among those that no longer believe that homosexuality, nor its expression in relationship, is in and of itself a sin." Community Hero Award. 4/23/26, 5:24 PM �OkEq eNews January 19th, 2016 19 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-19th--2016... Chris Shoaf: Chris has advocated for new educational standards for Oklahoma's comprehensive HIV/AIDS education policy, which has not been updated since 1987. He was instrumental in creating a pathway with local Walgreens pharmacies to provide post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) prescriptions for victims of sexual assault. Chris also went to the state Capitol multiple times last legislative session and met with lawmakers to find support to defeat more than a dozen antiLGBTQ bills that were offered. He also collaborated on reorganizing the Tulsa AIDS coalition, which had almost ceased to exist after several community leaders retired. It is now called TIDAL, the Tulsa Infectious Disease AIDS League. Carolyn Wagner Youth Leadership Award 4/23/26, 5:24 PM �OkEq eNews January 19th, 2016 20 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-19th--2016... Marley Groves: Marley started the Gay Straight Alliance at McAlester High School with very little support from the administration, but she had attended Camp Out and Camp Anytown and was equipped to advocate for her rights as a student in a public school setting. After 11 weeks of pressing the high school principal and McAlester superindent, they finally agreed to allow Marley to hold her first GSA meeting. It was attended by more than 25 students. Marley then led her newly formed GSA group to participate in community projects for food banks and senior centers. In October, she rallied these fledgling activists to march with a 50-foot rainbow flag in the McAlester High School homecoming parade. More than 50 had signed up to march in the parade, but a large thunderstorm led to the parade's cancellation 15 minutes before it was to begin. 4/23/26, 5:24 PM �OkEq eNews January 19th, 2016 21 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-19th--2016... Megan Sayler: The Booker T. Washington High School senior serves as co-president of BTW's Gay Straight Alliance, called SOFA, or Sexual Orientation, Friendship, Acceptance. Megan has gone above and beyond to secure her school as a safe place for all students. Toward the end of the 2014-15 school year, she learned that some freshmen girls were being bullied by older students. Not long afterward, SOFA was preparing for the Day of Silence and had posters torn down by the same bullies. A video of the incident, which included a homophobic slur, was posted on social media. And Megan went to the administration. The school quickly addressed the situation in a response that attracted national attention. In a Tulsa World article, Megan was 4/23/26, 5:24 PM �OkEq eNews January 19th, 2016 22 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-19th--2016... quoted as saying: "These people are people, too. They may have made a bad decision, but that doesn't make them bad people. That's something that Booker T. instills in us. We know how to treat each other with kindness and respect, and we know how to move forward." On Nov. 20, Megan and the other students from SOFA hosted an LGBTQ history assembly open to the entire school. The assembly focused on educating the student body about LGBTQ history and featured local heroes such as Mary and Sharon Bishop-Baldwin and Steven Williams. Volunteer of the Month January 2016 Kevin Reiswig Kevin Reiswig has been volunteering at OKEQ since April of 2014. His involvement with OKEQ started when he volunteered at the Tulsa Zoo for 17 years and loved it but due to health problems, He was unable to continue. Visiting and talking with the people at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center developed into a passion to help and become active in the LGBT community. Kevin remembers walking through OKEQ's doors with his partner Steve Breeden (of 32 years). He states, "Everyone was so nice and helpful; I thought I would try it just to see if I could help out and here it is almost 2 years later!" Kevin's favorite part of volunteering with OKEQ is working with a diverse group of people who are making a wonderful contribution to our community. Kevin states, "I help answer the "Help Line" where questions can be as simple as "what are your hours? to as complex as a distress call. We do as much as possible to help. Anything a volunteer does helps the center run day to day operations." When Kevin is not volunteering his time at OKEQ, He is enjoying cooking and making wonderful desserts, as well as feeding his main hobby, which is Fused and Stained Glass Art. A challenge from January's Volunteer of the month - Kevin Reiswig, "I would highly recommend anyone who is able to, to do some type of volunteering. OKEQ is always looking for good volunteers. If it's not a fit for you, there are hundreds of other places in the Tulsa area that can use your expertise and or your experiences! Plus it's a wonderful feeling to give back and help others." If you would like to volunteer contact Jose Vega at jose.vega@okeq.org Check Out OkEq's New Video Enews On YouTube! Our video eNews is a fast fun way to get caught up on major upcoming events at OkEq. We will have a new video available each month highlighting special events. The link below will take you straight to our introductory video. You can subscribe to our YouTube channel to get updates when the new videos are posted. http://youtu.be/g2MBeHbgGYs 4/23/26, 5:24 PM �OkEq eNews January 19th, 2016 23 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-19th--2016... WORKFORCE TULSA announces a 3-Day * Customer Service Certification Program* January 26-28th, 2016 Tues, Wed, & Thurs 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Wo. I, Participants learn skills in customer orientation, thoroughness, communication, problem-solving, stress management and team participation. Workforce Tulsa's Customer Service Training is guaranteed to make a dramatic difference in your customer service effectiveness - and in your success! Enrollment is limited! Participants must be enrolled with Workforce Tulsa. Enrollment instructions are outlined below. If already enrolled with Workforce Tulsa: Contact Jaurice Clay at 918-796-1290 *This is a comprehensive training and certification program endorsed by the International Customer Service Association (ICSA). Only participants who pass the course will receive a Certification of completion. How to Enroll with Workforce Tulsa - Your One Stop Career Service Center 1) Go online and create a www.okjobmatch.com job seeker account. Keep your confirmation email or Job Seeker Account Number! 2) Attend an Introduction to Services Orientation at any of the following days or times: Mon, Wed, or Friday at 10:00 a.m. Tues or Thurs at 1:30 p.m. WORKFORCE TULSA Eastgate Metroplex 14002 E. 21st Street #1030 Tulsa, OK 74135 918-796-1200 3) Bring the following documents with you: o Resume, if you have one o Two forms of ID (i.e., Driver's License, State ID, Social Security card, CDIB card) or Passport. o Veterans brings DD214 form. Following your Introduction to Services you will meet with a Career Advisor! Career Advisors will review your resume and help you start your job search or career training. (If you are interested in enrolling in the Customer Service Certification Program, please tell your Career Advisor at this time!) Workforce Tulsa's services are Always Free!!! 4/23/26, 5:24 PM �OkEq eNews January 19th, 2016 24 of 24 I' - I okeq https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-19th--2016... --, Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Hours: Mon - Sat Noon-9 p.m. | Sun Noon-6 p.m. Oklahomans for Equality | 621 E. 4th Street | Tulsa, OK 74120 | 918.743.4297 www.okeq.org I 4/23/26, 5:24 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/5517e0d54c86a243e9a56bc569a313e1.pdf 6719362e9daed0dbe1eedb788ace7196 PDF Text Text OkEq eNews January 26th, 2016 1 of 23 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-26th--2016... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq eNews January 26th, 2016 In This Issue EBA Sponsor Tulsa Pride Bingo Tulsa Pride Meeting OkEq...Road Trip Gay Men's Dinner Sexual Assault Survivors Support Group "First Thursday" Art Exhibit For the year jaf\- Before the I Do f 1rst narn MY OKLAHOMA - Town Hall Meeting Married filing jointly? In Oklahoma? Affordable Care Act got you confused? Let us help you file your 2015 tax returns! Kelly Kirby CPA Certified Public Accountant a professional corporation Ladies Social Club Wild Hearts Ball Gamily Hearts Day -Happy --EBA Mixer Domestic Violence Survivors Support Group. Non-Binary Support Group Celebrating the Body --Erotic LGBT Family Law Seminar Blood Drive {918) 747-5466 The Empress' Ball Tulsa's Roughneck Roller Derby 4815 S Harvard, Ste 205 Tulsa, OK 74135 kelly@kkirby.com www.kkirby.com OSU Research Project Pride Store Rainbow Library 2016 Equality Gala January Volunteer of the Month Video eNews Workforce Tulsa Gala Award Recipients Proudly serving Oklahoma's LGBTQ community since 1982. Tulsa Pride Bingo 2016 January 29, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St, Tulsa, OK 74120 OkEq Board Meeting 4/23/26, 5:24 PM �OkEq eNews January 26th, 2016 2 of 23 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-26th--2016... 7 p.m. Thursday, February 18th Dennis R. Neill Equality Center All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. OkEq Art Exhibit The January exhibit at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center feature works by Dave Muller. " A Sense of Wonder..." Join us for our first Tulsa Pride Bingo of 2016. The beautiful and outrageous Nicole Carrington will be our host once again. Nicole has invited Rainbow Granny and Trailer Trash Teresa to join her for our biggest pride fundraiser this Pride season. Super Hot DJ Crystal will be spinning the beat for our rapid rounds of Pride Bingo and DJing our Lip Sync Contest. You don't want to miss the fun, click here to put this on your calendar now! Admission is $10 for general admission, $20 Adult Beverage admission or buy a whole table for 8 bingo bangers for a $150 which includes unlimited drinks for your table. Proceeds go toward Tulsa Pride 2016. Tulsa Pride 2016 Meeting January 28, 7:00 p.m. Event Center, Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St, Tulsa, OK 74120 Andrew Grimes Cub Scouts of OkEq T U L S A Oklahomans for Equality has a new Cub Scout Pack. The meetings with families of boys in 1st through 5th grades and volunteers interested in Cub Scouts are held on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. A WEEKEND OF PRIDE Our monthly meeting to discuss the Tulsa Pride Festival will be held in the Event Center at the Equality Center. If you have any questions or require more information, please contact Sarah Miller at sarah.miller@okeq.org or simply call the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center at 918-743-4297. OkEq Road Trip - NSU Talequah February 1, 6:00 p.m. Northeastern State University - Talequah Campus 4/23/26, 5:24 PM �OkEq eNews January 26th, 2016 3 of 23 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-26th--2016... Shane Bitney Crone surviving partner of the groundbreaking documentary will be speaking at Northeastern State University Tahlequah, Oklahoma · • 02-01-2016 6:00pm 0 NORTHEASTER STATE U IVERSITY BRIDEGROOM Sponsored by: The Diversity & Inclusion Department at NSU In Coordination with: The Psychology & Counseling at NSU Surviving spouse Shane Bitney Crone from the groundbreaking documentary Bridegroom will be speaking at NSU Campus Webb Auditorium. Bridegroom tells the emotional journey of Shane and Tom, two young men in a loving and committed relationship - a relationship that was cut tragically short by a misstep off the side of a roof. The story of what happened after this accidental death - of how people without the legal protections of marriage can find themselves completely shut out and ostracized. This Event is Sponsored by The Diversity and Inclusion Department at NSU in Coordination with The Psychology and Counseling Department at NSU Gamily (Gay-Family) is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBT parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Gamily contact olivia.cotter@okeq.org Lawyer in the Library February - May will be the second Wednesday of the month from 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 pm.m. Lawyer in the Library is an opportunity to meet with a lawyer about topics such as family law (divorce, paternity, custody, child support), landlord/tenant , estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment necessary.. Healthcare Navigator Every Tuesday in February from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Do you need assistance with open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare? Meet with Mary Jones, Planned Parenthood's Healthcare Navigator, in the Rainbow Library She will be more than happy to help anyone and everyone who is interested in enrolling with the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare. Gay Men's Dinner February 2, 6:30 p.m. Michael V's Restaurant and Bar 8222 E. 103rd Street, Tulsa, OK 74133 MICHAEL V's RESTAURANT & BAR Our next dinner is this coming up on Tuesday February 2nd. We are eating at Michael V's Restaurant and Bar. It is located at 8222 E. 103rd Street. This is just east of Memorial on 103rd. street. Their web site is michaelvsrestaurant.com If you are coming please RSVP so we have and accurate headcount for the reservation. For more information please contact Richard Haley at t Counseling Services Weekdays By appointment Adult individual, Substance Abuse & PTSD counseling is available at no cost. Appointments are required. 4/23/26, 5:24 PM �OkEq eNews January 26th, 2016 4 of 23 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-26th--2016... GuysDineToo@gmail.com Contact Jim Scholl 918.631.2722 Sexual Assault Survivors Support Group February 3, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St Tulsa, OK 74120 Sexual assault is any forced or coerced sexual activity, such as unwanted touching or forced penetration committed against a person's will or without consent. This support group will meet together to discuss their experiences, share ideas, and provide emotional support for one another. Additionally, highly trained providers will offer information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal. Specific goals for sessions may include crises stabilization, safety planning, increasing self-regulatory skills, addressing trauma through cognitive processing, reconnecting to support systems, family and the community, and preventing re-victimization. All services are free of charge, and confidentiality is paramount. For more information contact Jim Scholl at 918.631.2722. Intake Mia Pearl Facilitator Jim Scholl Counseling Services Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a Sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required Contact Dr. Kurt Choate, LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org "First Thursday" Art Exhibit: featuring the works of Bruce Docker Thursday, February 3, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Art Gallery, Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St, Tulsa, OK 74120 The February Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center (621 E. 4th Street in Downtown Tulsa) will feature the works of Bruce Docker beginning with a reception on Thursday, February 4th from 6-9pm and continuing throughout the month. Bruce comes from a long line of artists; his formal training includes years of Tuesday afternoon meetings and study with the Canadian artist, John Nagy (developer of the famous "Learn-to-Draw" kit). His father drew the original series of cigarette smoking woodpeckers that are used in all traditional tattoo shops today and his maternal grandmother was a professional artist who painted vase highlights with devastating accuracy. Additionally his grandfather was the infamous paint-bynumbers artist and rum runner of Kansas City in the 1940's. His style is a combination of his family's talent and history in a cohesively rambling style. Counseling Services Wednesdays and Thursdays By appointment Gender identity, sexual orientation, mood problems, anxiety concerns, and/or those recovering from traumatic events. Appointments are required. Contact Joe Currin joe.currin@okeq.org A true Renaissance man, Bruce states: "I believe in total respect for my materials. I once used an entire box of Crayola 64's without breaking a single crayon, I covered my driveway in Scotch tape to protect my sidewalk chalk drawings from the rain, and the cloth of my canvas is made only from the wool of free range sheep. While I am always learning and trying new approaches, I paint for the joy of creating art that I feel is beautiful. My hope is that when you view my paintings, you will feel, see, and agree that I have accomplished what I set out to do." The show begins with a reception on Thursday, February 4th from 6-9pm where there will be a door prize drawn of the artist's work; the show continues throughout the month. For more information, please contact Allie Jensen at alliejensen@cox.net Counseling Services Weekdays By appointment. Adult individual and couples counseling is 4/23/26, 5:24 PM �OkEq eNews January 26th, 2016 5 of 23 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-26th--2016... available at no cost. Appointments are required. Contact Emily Howell 918.594.8568 emily.howell@okeq.org Counseling Services Before the I Do February 6, 12:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St, Tulsa, OK 74120 Weekdays By appointment Adults, individuals, and couples counseling is available at no cost. Appointments are required. Contact Douglas Knutson 918-594-8568 douglas.knutson@okeq.org SOS Group "Before The I Do" is a workshop that gives couples practical tools to use now or later on when you need them. Mondays 7:00 pm This open Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) Recovery and Sobriety Group meets every Monday at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information, visit www.SOSTulsa.org The workshop covers: 3 keys to a great relationship, how to work as a team to solve conflict, how to keep the romance alive and much more. Live Free! Coming Out Workshop Carrie Little The Speaker-Listener technique helps each of you to be heard in times of stress and is a crowd favorite. Whether you're just starting out together or have been together for years, you WILL benefit from attending. Come see for yourself and join the thousands of Oklahomans who are now experiencing more satisfying relationships! 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of the month 7:00 - 8:00 pm. ComingOut@OkEq.org Facilitated by James Prather THIS WORKSHOP IS OPEN FOR ANYONE TO ATTEND AND IS FREE! Class will be held at Oklahomans for Equality (621 E 4th St, Tulsa) on February 6th from noon to 4pm. Reservations are required. Email Carrie at carrie@protectioncoalition.org for more information or to reserve your space today! MY OKLAHOMA - Town Hall Meeting February 7th, 2:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St Tulsa, OK 74120 4/23/26, 5:24 PM �OkEq eNews January 26th, 2016 6 of 23 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-26th--2016... Brought to You Bi the Letter B First Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m. The group is open to all bi, pan, queer, fluid folks and their allies. Recent bills put forth by Oklahoma legislators have been a direct attack on the LGBT community. Now is the time for us to respond. Join Oklahomans for Equality for our continuing series MY OKLAHOMA Town Hall meetings to discuss the bills and their possible outcome on your life as an Oklahoman. We can provide talking points and training when discussing these bills with your legislators. Sign up for and discuss coordinated strategic visits to the Oklahoma State Capitol. We will also provide updates on the previous week's visit to the Capitol. Oklahomans for Equality can provide volunteer child care during the meeting for those who need it. Also interpretive services for the deaf and hard of hearing or English as your second language are available upon request. Please email olivia.cotter@okeq.org to arrange these services. Remember personal letters and notes, phone calls and a face to face visit with your legislator are the most effective method to engage your elected official. OkEq Legislative Alerts: Oklahomans for Equality calls upon all fair minded Oklahomans to contact your state representatives and senators and ask them not to support these harmful bills. For a complete list click here. SAGE Tulsa (Service & Advocacy For Gay Elders) Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan sage d Advocacy ServJCes anb n Bisexual for Cay, L('S 1~ ' &. Tramgen N Elders Find your local legislator and let them know that these attacks are not acceptable. www.oklegislature.gov/FindMyLegislator.aspx Ladies Social Club February 12, 6:00 p.m Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St Tulsa, OK 74120 Tulsa Shambhala Meditation Every Tuesday and 1st Sunday each month 6:30 pm Oklahomans for Equality hosts the Tulsa Shambhala Meditation Group every Tuesday at 6:30 pm and the First Sunday of every month at 12:30 pm. Mindfulness/awareness meditation is the foundation of Shambhala Meditation Training. Visit 4/23/26, 5:24 PM �OkEq eNews January 26th, 2016 7 of 23 0 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-26th--2016... tulsa.shambhala.org for more information. Oklahemans fer E41ualicy l'r•nncs all LGBT&ally women welcome lADltS SO(IAl (lUD tnd fridav of the month 6-0pm meets at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center connect with us on Facebook OkEq Ladies Social Club Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 Make friends, develop community and have fun with the Ladies Social Club at OkEq! This brand new women's programming provides LGBT women (and our allies!) the opportunity to develop a great support network while also offering an alternative to the bar scene-but don't worry! We'll still gladly enjoy a few adult beverages! A tremendous thank you goes out to all the ladies who turned out for our inaugural event in January. Game night was a lot of fun with plenty of hilarity and good times for all! If you missed it, we look forward to seeing you next time! Our next event is an Ice Breaker Ice Cream Social on Feb. 12! We'll start by playing a few games to get to know one another better, followed by tasty ice cream sundaes as we mix and mingle. We'll also have coffee and hot chocolate (and maybe some of that addictive popcorn!) in case the idea of ice cream in February gives you the chills. Connect with the LSC on Facebook by searching for OkEq Ladies Social Club (or click here). Questions? Email Kelley Parker, LSC facilitator, at ladiessocialclubtulsa@gmail.com . The 15th Annual Wild Hearts Ball Presents, 2nd Chance Prom at Equality High February 13, 7:00 p.m.- 11:00 P.M. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St, Tulsa, OK 74101 Admission: Donations to the Equality Center renovations fund. Get F.I.T. Mondays and Wednesdays 6:00-7:00 pm. An exercise class for all ages and fitness levels. The class will create an environment for the beginner as well as the advanced participant to be successful. $5 per session Yoga by Zach Take A Class EVERY SUNDAY @4:30 pm Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St, Tulsa, OK 74120 $5.00 per Session Cash Bar, Raffle prizes and cookies baked by the PTA. 4/23/26, 5:24 PM �OkEq eNews January 26th, 2016 8 of 23 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-26th--2016... Oklahomans for Equality is having a prom. Remember your prom? Many of us were denied the right to go with the person we really wanted to go with to our high school prom. Some of us could not wear the outfit we wanted to wear to the prom. This is your chance to do the Prom your way. Dust off those old prom dresses and tuxedos, or come with a totally new and funky creation of your own. Attend the prom you dreamed of. NO DATE NECESSARY. Free Your Mind Ecstatic Dance Dance the night away as you enjoy decades of top hits by DJ Crystal. Cheesy blue ... ruffled tuxedos, poofy taffeta dresses, clichéd themes, color coordinated corsages, sweaty palms, plenty of dad's Aqua Velva, awkward slow dancing, plush ride for the big night, the obligatory staged photo... All of it adds up to one word: PROM! You might be chosen Prom Royalty. So get your crew to vote for you. You could be our Prom Queen or Prom King and at Equality High you can have two queens or two kings. Principal Jenkins and Coach Sivadon along with Home Ec teacher Ms. Brewster will be chaperoning and judging the Dirty Dancing Contest. So work on your moves and gyrations. Prizes will be given for the most outrageous corsage. Every 4th Sunday of the Month 1:00 p.m. Wellness Room $5.00 per Session And yes the punch is spiked. Entertainment and childcare will be available upstairs in the wellness room. Gamily Presents "Happy Hearts Day" Free Your Mind Ecstatic Dance is a moving meditation practice based on the rhythms of life dynamic music by SRhythms teacher and DJ Eugene Hedlund play in the subtle realms of joy and freedom. We dance freely as the music moves us - there are no steps to learn! No dance experience is required. Be sure to wear comfortable clothing. February 13, 7:00 p.m.- 11:00 P.M. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St, Tulsa, OK 74101 Gamily will be throwing a Happy Hearts Day party upstairs during the Wild Hearts Ball. There will be crafts, snacks, music, and lots of glitter! Parents and guardians can drop the children off and enjoy the prom while the kids play, create and dance to their happy hearts content in the wellness room. ' xoxo ' 1 To RSVP please contact olivia.cotter@okeq.org. Equality Business Alliance Mixer February 17, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Baker Bryant, PLLC 5407 S Lewis Ave, Ste 100, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74105 E UALITY Business Alliance ~ . 10 ·-For more information, contact Mia Pearl at openheartspace9@gmail.com or Jose Vega at jose.vega@okeq.org Gender Outreach Wednesdays 7:30 pm (First time interview required before attending) Email sharon.queen@okeq.org The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. 4/23/26, 5:24 PM �OkEq eNews January 26th, 2016 9 of 23 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-26th--2016... Lambda Al-Anon Group Every Friday 7 p.m. Nevermore Edits Every Friday 7:00 pm Our host for February will be Baker Bryant Attorneys at Law PLLC. Baker Bryant is a boutique law firm specializing in you ... your life and your legacy. Please take a tour of their services and contact them to schedule an appointment. They look forward to offering you superior customer service, high attention to detail, and a welcoming environment that celebrates the diversity of our community. A Murder of Storytellers looks for voices in genre fiction that are often ignored or asked to change. As a writing group, they seek to help make each other better and foster a sense of community among local writers of all backgrounds. Survivors of Incest Anonymous Every Saturday 12:30 pm The Equality Business Alliance networking mixers are terrific venues for you to meet prospective clients. Mixers are open to non-members as well as EBA members. Be sure to bring business cards, business information, brochures, etc. Hosting a networking mixer is a great way to showcase your business. You may host at your establishment or use the Equality Center. If you would like to host a mixer, send an email to olivia.cotter@okeq.org for more information. SIA strives to empower those who have survived childhood sexual abuse (who are not abusing any child), who want to become survivors and thrivers. For more information, visit siawso.org Domestic Violence Survivors Support Group February 17, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St Tulsa, OK 74120 Domestic violence is the use of physical, sexual, threatening or emotional force to frighten, intimidate and control an intimate partner. This support and educational group is for individuals who have survived domestic violence and are ready to explore their personal healing process and find hope. The group will provide emotional support, information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal, and may include specific goals such as creating a safety plan, reducing risk of future violence, increasing positive coping skills and addressing the impact of trauma. A specialized therapist will provide the free services, and confidentiality is paramount. For more information contact Jim Scholl at 918.631.2722. t Intake Mia Pearl Facilitator Jim Scholl Game Night Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno 4/23/26, 5:24 PM �OkEq eNews January 26th, 2016 10 of 23 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-26th--2016... Non-Binary Support Group February 17, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St Tulsa, OK 74120 A new transgender support group is starting for folks who identify with nonbinary genders, including but not limited to, genderqueer, genderfluid, agender, bigender, neutrois, genderflux, and more. This group will be a safe space to discuss our identities, receive support, and build a strong non-binary community in Tulsa. For information contact Vic Wiener at vfwiener@gmail.com Celebrating the Body Erotic (CBE) February 20-21, 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 612 E 4th St, Tulsa, OK 74120 A CBE is a first step with Body Electric. Come explore your erotic potential through the mind, the body and the heart using conscious breath, movement, process work and massage. When men take responsibility for their erotic education, they realize how much there is to learn about awakening the erotic energy that lies within all of us. They begin to realize the satisfaction that comes from learning how to both give and receive pleasure through erotic touch. The workshop focuses on the entire body and is conducted in a setting that is playful, safe and honoring. A few benefits of this work are: • The participant gains greater acceptance of himself as an erotic being, both physically and mentally. • He discovers ways to develop a more satisfying erotic relationship with others. • He becomes more aware of spiritual dimensions in his erotic explorations. Celebrating the Body Erotic is a full two-day workshop (9am-7pm) for those who are ready to vigorously explore new levels of feeling, both within themselves and within a community of men. Completion of CBE is a prerequisite for attending most intensives, advanced workshops and retreats offered by Body Electric School. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Room Rentals The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has many spaces for your next meeting or event. To check dates, reserve your next event or receive pricing information, contact sharon.queen@okeq.org - - - - - - - Stop by for a quick view of the Event Center and pick up a space rental sheet. EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and community. ***Pre-Registration is required for this workshop!*** Early registration discounts and scholarships are still available. For more information visit our website at www.thebodyelectricschool.com, or contact André at Tulsa@b-e-school.com. LGBT Family Law Seminar February 23, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St Tulsa, OK 74120 LGBT families have existed for years, but only recently has Oklahoma law begun recognizing us. With the recent development in the law, comes new responsibilities for our community to ensure that our children are protected. Please join us for an informational seminar on a variety of family law topics, including, but not limited to, marriage, adoption, divorce, child custody issues, military service as it relates to family law, etc. Facilitated by Chris Brecht, who represented Crystal and Julie Loveland-Davis in becoming the first same sex couple to be granted a second parent adoption in Tulsa, by District Court Judge Kurt Glassco. Now Oklahoma officially recognizes the 3 yr old Kyler has two Mommies. Chris will be speaking on adoption and other child custody issues. He will be able to answers questions you may have regarding family law in Oklahoma. Workforce Oklahoma Access Point Open every day Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-bystep instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 7 pm Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing 4/23/26, 5:24 PM �OkEq eNews January 26th, 2016 11 of 23 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-26th--2016... Give Blood for Some Buddy You Love February 24, 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Dennis R Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St Tulsa, OK 74120 Oklahomans for Equality will host a blood drive from 3 to 7 p.m. Feb. 24 at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center, 621 E. Fourth St. in Tulsa. All women and heterosexual men are encouraged to donate, and new rules from the FDA will now allow the Oklahoma Blood Institute to accept donations from gay and bisexual men who have been celibate for a year or longer. Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. MISSION: Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Still, we know that leaves out a lot of you, so OkEq is encouraging all gay and bi men to find a buddy who is willing to donate on their behalf and accompany that buddy to the blood drive! Gay and bi men who attend will get the same post-donation snacks and goodies as their buddies, and OkEq will have a photo booth set up where you can commemorate the occasion! We'll also have a letter to the FDA that you can sign stating that you support blood donation standards that maintain the safety of the nation's blood supply while still allowing more gay and bi men to donate. For more information about the blood drive, contact Oklahomans for Equality Program Director Jose Vega at (918) 743-4297 or jose.vega@okeq.org. Toby Jenkins Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org For information about blood donation, including whether you're eligible, call the Oklahoma Blood Institute at (918) 477-0400 or go online to www.obi.org . The Empress' Ball - An Imperial Masquerade Januaray 30, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St. Tulsa , Oklahoma 74120 Olivia Cotter Office Manager Olivia.Cotter@OkEq.org Benefiting the ICAO Operational Fund Dress Code - Formal or Theme $20.00 Donation at the door includes Open Bar Lesser Value Donations at the door can purchase Drink Tickets for $5.00 Live entertainment provided by the Empresses. Music by DJ Scandal (Absolute Emperor II Adrian) Awards will be presented to Best Dressed / Best in Theme For more information contact impcourtok@gmail.com Sharon Queen Facilities Coordinator Sharon.Queen@OkEq.org Tulsa's Roughneck Roller Derby is looking for a home! Who are we? Roughneck Roller Derby was established in 2012 by a group of ladies looking for a new way to get in shape, make friends and play some roller derby! We train hard 3 days a week to be the best Tracy Allen Volunteer Coordinator Tracy.Allen@OkEq.org 4/23/26, 5:24 PM �OkEq eNews January 26th, 2016 12 of 23 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-26th--2016... skaters we can be, because we want to represent Tulsa to the best of our abilities. Roughneck Roller Derby is a non-for-profit currently seeking 501(c)(3) status with the IRS. The league is run by unpaid league members who contribute their talents to make the league successful. We need your help! We want to bring this action-packed hard-hitting sport called roller derby to you, and your friends and family. In order to do that we need a venue to host our bouts (that's derby for games). We need roughly 9,000 square feet. The track dimensions are 75 ft wide by 108 ft long. Ideally there would be some additional space for seating. Wood, concrete floor, basketball court all are viable options. Do you know of a place in Tulsa that might work for us? It could be a gym, or a warehouse. Let's put our heads together and get creative! Jose Vega Program Coordinator Jose.Vega@OkEq.org If you have any leads please contact: Cat Cox - 432-295-2500 interleague_roughneckrd@yahoo.com or catherinejcox@gmail.com www.roughneckrollerderby.com Invitation to Participate in Research Factors Related to the Health and Well-being of Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual, Transgender and/or Queer Adults Aged 50 and Older If you identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and/or queer and are age 50 or over, we invite you to participate in a study about factors related to the health and well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and/or queer adults aged 50 and older. We also hope you will pass this invitation on to others. We are a research team from Oklahoma State University in Stillwater and some of us have been working for a number of years to advocate for and learn more about things that contribute to the health and well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and/or queer adults aged 50 or over (LGBTQ+). This study is part of that broader research and has two specific purposes: 1) to learn more about whether the measures in this study, which have been used with younger adults who identify as LGBT+, are also valid for individuals aged 50 or older; and 2) to look at the relationship between these measures and a measure of health and well-being. 4/23/26, 5:24 PM �OkEq eNews January 26th, 2016 13 of 23 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-26th--2016... You are eligible for this study if you are aged 50 and over and identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and/or queer. If you are interested in learning more about this study, please click here. On the web link, we provide more information about the study, and direct you to where you can give your consent and complete the survey measures. Alternately, you may contact Dr. Sue C. Jacobs (sue.c.jacobs@okstate.edu or 405-744-9895) for more information about the study and/or to have one of the researchers below assist you in answering the research questions by entering them into a computer. Any answers or personal information you provide will be anonymous as you will not provide your name. If you have questions about your rights as a research volunteer, you may contact the IRB Office at 223 Scott Hall, Stillwater, OK 74078, 405-744-3377 or irb@okstate.edu. We hope you are able to be part of this research. What we learn will be reported as group data only and made available to service agencies, health and mental health providers, equality centers, professional journals, meetings, or others who request it. Your participation is voluntary and you will receive no compensation except to know you are contributing to knowledge about an important matter. Equality Center Pride Store These beautiful pendants celebrating the 6/26/15 SCOTUS Decision in favor of marriage equality are available in our Pride Store for $17. If you would like your pendant sent to you, there will be an additional $3 cost for shipping. Contact Stewart Wallace at stewartwallace@cox.net with any questions or concerns. Click here to purchase your pendant today! 4/23/26, 5:24 PM �OkEq eNews January 26th, 2016 14 of 23 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-26th--2016... Be sure to "Like" the OkEq Pride Store Facebook page to keep up with the new items and new sale items Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library "Harvey Fierstein's Safe Sex" by Harvey Fierstein Fierstein, author of such groundbreaking theatrical works about gays as Torch Song Trilogy and the book for La Cage aux Folles , turns his attention to the AIDS crisis. These three one-act plays are unconnected except in their exploration of the psychological ravages of the disease. Although none of the characters is actually ill, all have suffered radical changes in their relationships and view of the world; all find that the very concept of "safe sex" inhibits their ability to connect, not just sexually but also emotionally, with others. In dealing with a topical subject, Fierstein movingly depicts the age-old difficulties and joys of loving. Highly recommended. Find this selection and more by visiting the Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library . Equality Gala 2016: The Revolution Continues Saturday, April 30, 2016 4/23/26, 5:24 PM �OkEq eNews January 26th, 2016 15 of 23 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-26th--2016... Co-Chairs Mary & Sharon Bishop-Baldwin invite you to the 2016 Equality Gala. For sponsorship and ticket information click here. Oklahomans for Equality 2016 Award Recipients Lifetime Achievement Award 4/23/26, 5:24 PM �OkEq eNews January 26th, 2016 16 of 23 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-26th--2016... Kirk Holt: With more than a decade of leadership in the organization and more than 30 years of support and involvement, Kirk has served the LGBTQ community of northeastern Oklahoma well. The Lobby of the Equality Center is dedicated to the memory of his life partner of 21 years, Robert S. Cisar, Jr. Kirk and Robert were among the early champions who were dedicated to securing a permanent home for the Tulsa LGBTQ community. Kirk was the lead designer on the renovations and remodel of the Dennis R Neill Equality Center. He has served on the Board and Executive Committee as Advisor, Vice President, Treasurer and 4 years as Gala chair and co-chair. Because of Kirk's tireless work, a record setting amount of money was raised during the time in which he was a Gala Co-Chair, helping to assure that the building note was paid off and the Center is free from debt. Bishop-Baldwin, Barton and Phillips Civil Rights Advocacy Award. Rachel Tudor: The U.S. Justice Department is suing Southeastern Oklahoma State University, charging that school officials discriminated against Professor Rachel Tudor when she changed gender during her time working there. She was hired in 2004 as a tenure-track assistant professor in the English Department. In 2007, Tudor told school officials that she planned to transition from male to female during the academic year, took the name Rachel, and began wearing women's clothes and a traditionally female hairstyle. U.S. Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr. announced in December 2014 that federal prohibitions against sex discrimination include protections based on gender identity. Corporate Inclusion Award 4/23/26, 5:24 PM �OkEq eNews January 26th, 2016 17 of 23 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-26th--2016... Paula Marshall and Bama Companies: In 2015, Bama Companies added gender identity and gender expression to their nondiscrimination policy and begin to provide transgender health benefits in their employee compensation package. Founded in 1937, Bama Companies is the leading innovator of bakery products that cater to the needs of the largest and most well-known restaurant chains on the planet. The company's core product lines are hand-held pies, biscuits, buns, pie shells and pizza crusts. Russell Bennett Spiritual Inclusion Award 4/23/26, 5:24 PM �OkEq eNews January 26th, 2016 18 of 23 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-26th--2016... The Rev. Todd Freeman: The Eastern Oklahoma Presbytery of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) voted against a proposed change in the denomination's constitution that would recognize same-sex marriage. The presbytery voted 46 to 33, against the change, defining marriage not as the union of a man and a woman but as a "unique commitment between two people." During the debate before the vote, Todd Freeman of College Hill Presbyterian Church in Tulsa said for the first time publicly that he is gay. He read a statement telling of his struggle with being gay. "This isn't about me but rather about God calling people, regardless of their sexual orientation, into a loving and committed relationship. And with all my heart, soul, mind and strength, I am among those that no longer believe that homosexuality, nor its expression in relationship, is in and of itself a sin." Community Hero Award. 4/23/26, 5:24 PM �OkEq eNews January 26th, 2016 19 of 23 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-26th--2016... Chris Shoaf: Chris has advocated for new educational standards for Oklahoma's comprehensive HIV/AIDS education policy, which has not been updated since 1987. He was instrumental in creating a pathway with local Walgreens pharmacies to provide post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) prescriptions for victims of sexual assault. Chris also went to the state Capitol multiple times last legislative session and met with lawmakers to find support to defeat more than a dozen antiLGBTQ bills that were offered. He also collaborated on reorganizing the Tulsa AIDS coalition, which had almost ceased to exist after several community leaders retired. It is now called TIDAL, the Tulsa Infectious Disease AIDS League. Carolyn Wagner Youth Leadership Award 4/23/26, 5:24 PM �OkEq eNews January 26th, 2016 20 of 23 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-26th--2016... Marley Groves: Marley started the Gay Straight Alliance at McAlester High School with very little support from the administration, but she had attended Camp Out and Camp Anytown and was equipped to advocate for her rights as a student in a public school setting. After 11 weeks of pressing the high school principal and McAlester superindent, they finally agreed to allow Marley to hold her first GSA meeting. It was attended by more than 25 students. Marley then led her newly formed GSA group to participate in community projects for food banks and senior centers. In October, she rallied these fledgling activists to march with a 50-foot rainbow flag in the McAlester High School homecoming parade. More than 50 had signed up to march in the parade, but a large thunderstorm led to the parade's cancellation 15 minutes before it was to begin. 4/23/26, 5:24 PM �OkEq eNews January 26th, 2016 21 of 23 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-26th--2016... Megan Sayler: The Booker T. Washington High School senior serves as co-president of BTW's Gay Straight Alliance, called SOFA, or Sexual Orientation, Friendship, Acceptance. Megan has gone above and beyond to secure her school as a safe place for all students. Toward the end of the 2014-15 school year, she learned that some freshmen girls were being bullied by older students. Not long afterward, SOFA was preparing for the Day of Silence and had posters torn down by the same bullies. A video of the incident, which included a homophobic slur, was posted on social media. And Megan went to the administration. The school quickly addressed the situation in a response that attracted national attention. In a Tulsa World article, Megan was 4/23/26, 5:24 PM �OkEq eNews January 26th, 2016 22 of 23 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-26th--2016... quoted as saying: "These people are people, too. They may have made a bad decision, but that doesn't make them bad people. That's something that Booker T. instills in us. We know how to treat each other with kindness and respect, and we know how to move forward." On Nov. 20, Megan and the other students from SOFA hosted an LGBTQ history assembly open to the entire school. The assembly focused on educating the student body about LGBTQ history and featured local heroes such as Mary and Sharon Bishop-Baldwin and Steven Williams. Volunteer of the Month January 2016 Kevin Reiswig Kevin Reiswig has been volunteering at OKEQ since April of 2014. His involvement with OKEQ started when he volunteered at the Tulsa Zoo for 17 years and loved it but due to health problems, He was unable to continue. Visiting and talking with the people at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center developed into a passion to help and become active in the LGBT community. Kevin remembers walking through OKEQ's doors with his partner Steve Breeden (of 32 years). He states, "Everyone was so nice and helpful; I thought I would try it just to see if I could help out and here it is almost 2 years later!" Kevin's favorite part of volunteering with OKEQ is working with a diverse group of people who are making a wonderful contribution to our community. Kevin states, "I help answer the "Help Line" where questions can be as simple as "what are your hours? to as complex as a distress call. We do as much as possible to help. Anything a volunteer does helps the center run day to day operations." When Kevin is not volunteering his time at OKEQ, He is enjoying cooking and making wonderful desserts, as well as feeding his main hobby, which is Fused and Stained Glass Art. A challenge from January's Volunteer of the month - Kevin Reiswig, "I would highly recommend anyone who is able to, to do some type of volunteering. OKEQ is always looking for good volunteers. If it's not a fit for you, there are hundreds of other places in the Tulsa area that can use your expertise and or your experiences! Plus it's a wonderful feeling to give back and help others." If you would like to volunteer contact Jose Vega at jose.vega@okeq.org Check Out OkEq's New Video Enews On YouTube! Our video eNews is a fast fun way to get caught up on major upcoming events at OkEq. We will have a new video available each month highlighting special events. The link below will take you straight to our introductory video. You can subscribe to our YouTube channel to get updates when the new videos are posted. http://youtu.be/g2MBeHbgGYs 4/23/26, 5:24 PM �OkEq eNews January 26th, 2016 23 of 23 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-26th--2016... WORKFORCE TULSA Job Openings Wo. I, Customer Service Representatives $8& up • No experience required • Promotions available • Background: case by case basis Security Officer $10-$12 DOE No experience or certification required • Clean background required Graphic Designer Assistant $12-$15/hour • Experience in Photoshop and Illustrator • Good customer service r--------------------------------------------------------------------, I I I I I I Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Hours: Mon - Sat Noon-9 p.m. | Sun Noon-6 p.m. Oklahomans for Equality | 621 E. 4th Street | Tulsa, OK 74120 | 918.743.4297 www.okeq.org - - I I I I I I L--------------------------------------------------------------------J 4/23/26, 5:24 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/cc94c47cb0f194a98bd47ab0f7d3d333.pdf aff0997c952cb98e5896a0a5ffbfe767 PDF Text Text OkEq eNews February 3rd, 2016 1 of 23 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-February-3rd--2016... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq eNews February 3rd, 2016 In This Issue EBA Sponsor "First Thursday" Art Exhibit Sexual Assault Survivors Support Group ---OU Tulsa Before the I Do "'I 0 4 t'("\<!.'' o\\-r-e""t""~~- - MY OKLAHOMA - Town Hall Meeting oeo"" Ladies Social Club e year Jan r f irst na Wild Hearts Ball . Gamily Hearts Day -Happy --- Married filing jointly? In Oklahoma? Affordable Care Act got you confused? Let us help you file your 2015 tax returns! Kelly Kirby CPA Certified Public Accountant a professional corporation Tulsa Metro Softball League Council Oak Men's Chorale One Billion Rising EBA Mixer Domestic Violence Survivors Support Group. Non-Binary Support Group Pryor Rendering Celebrating the Body --Erotic LGBT Family Law Seminar (918) 747-5466 Blood Drive The Empress' Ball 4815 S Harvard, Ste 205 Tulsa, OK 74135 kelly@kkirby.com www.kkirby.com Girl Scout Cookie Sale Tulsa's Roughneck Roller Derby OSU Research Project Pride Store Rainbow Library 2016 Equality Gala January Volunteer of the Month Video eNews Workforce Tulsa Gala Award Recipients Proudly serving Oklahoma's LGBTQ community since 1982. "First Thursday" Art Exhibit: featuring the works of Bruce Docker Thursday, February 4, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Art Gallery, Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St, Tulsa, OK 74120 The February Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center (621 E. 4th Street in Downtown Tulsa) will feature the works of Bruce Docker beginning with a reception on Thursday, February 4th from 6-9pm and continuing throughout the month. OkEq Board Meeting Bruce comes from a long line of artists; his formal training 4/23/26, 5:25 PM �OkEq eNews February 3rd, 2016 2 of 23 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-February-3rd--2016... includes years of Tuesday afternoon meetings and study with the Canadian artist, John Nagy (developer of the famous "Learn-to-Draw" kit). His father drew the original series of cigarette smoking woodpeckers that are used in all traditional tattoo shops today and his maternal grandmother was a professional artist who painted vase highlights with devastating accuracy. Additionally his grandfather was the infamous paintby-numbers artist and rum runner of Kansas City in the 1940's. His style is a combination of his family's talent and history in a cohesively rambling style. A true Renaissance man, Bruce states: "I believe in total respect for my materials. I once used an entire box of Crayola 64's without breaking a single crayon, I covered my driveway in Scotch tape to protect my sidewalk chalk drawings from the rain, and the cloth of my canvas is made only from the wool of free range sheep. While I am always learning and trying new approaches, I paint for the joy of creating art that I feel is beautiful. My hope is that when you view my paintings, you will feel, see, and agree that I have accomplished what I set out to do." 7 p.m. Thursday, February 18th Dennis R. Neill Equality Center All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. OkEq Art Exhibit The January exhibit at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center feature works by Dave Muller. " A Sense of Wonder..." The show begins with a reception on Thursday, February 4th from 6-9pm where there will be a door prize drawn of the artist's work; the show continues throughout the month. For more information, please contact Allie Jensen at alliejensen@cox.net Andrew Grimes Cub Scouts of OkEq Oklahomans for Equality has a new Cub Scout Pack. The meetings with families of boys in 1st through 5th grades and volunteers interested in Cub Scouts are held on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Sexual Assault Survivors Support Group February 3, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St Tulsa, OK 74120 Sexual assault is any forced or coerced sexual activity, such as unwanted touching or forced penetration committed against a person's will or without consent. This support group will meet together to discuss their experiences, share ideas, and provide emotional support for one another. Additionally, highly trained providers will offer information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal. Specific goals for sessions may include crises stabilization, safety planning, increasing self-regulatory skills, addressing trauma through cognitive processing, reconnecting to support systems, family and the community, and preventing re-victimization. All services are free of charge, and confidentiality is paramount. For more information contact Jim Scholl at 918.631.2722. Intake Mia Pearl Unqueering Oklahoma: Seeking Social Justice for Bruce Goff February 3, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. OU Tulsa 4502 E 41st St Tulsa, OK 74135 Facilitator Jim Scholl Gamily (Gay-Family) is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBT parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Gamily 4/23/26, 5:25 PM �OkEq eNews February 3rd, 2016 3 of 23 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-February-3rd--2016... contact olivia.cotter@okeq.org Lawyer in the Library February - May will be the second Wednesday of the month from 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 pm.m. Lawyer in the Library is an opportunity to meet with a lawyer about topics such as family law (divorce, paternity, custody, child support), landlord/tenant , estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment necessary.. Healthcare Navigator Do you need assistance with open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare? Meet with Mary Jones, Planned Parenthood's Healthcare Navigator. She will be more than happy to help anyone and everyone who is interested in enrolling with the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare. Contact Mary Jones at 918-587-7421 or mary.jones@ppheartland.org Counseling Services Before the I Do Weekdays By appointment Adult individual, Substance Abuse & PTSD counseling is available at no cost. Appointments are required. Contact Jim Scholl 918.631.2722 February 6, 12:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St, Tulsa, OK 74120 Counseling Services Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a Sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required 4/23/26, 5:25 PM �OkEq eNews February 3rd, 2016 4 of 23 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-February-3rd--2016... Contact Dr. Kurt Choate, LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org "Before The I Do" is a workshop that gives couples practical tools to use now or later on when you need them. The workshop covers: 3 keys to a great relationship, how to work as a team to solve conflict, how to keep the romance alive and much more. Carrie Little The Speaker-Listener technique helps each of you to be heard in times of stress and is a crowd favorite. Whether you're just starting out together or have been together for years, you WILL benefit from attending. Come see for yourself and join the thousands of Oklahomans who are now experiencing more satisfying relationships! THIS WORKSHOP IS OPEN FOR ANYONE TO ATTEND AND IS FREE! Class will be held at Oklahomans for Equality (621 E 4th St, Tulsa) on February 6th from noon to 4pm. Reservations are required. Email Carrie at carrie@protectioncoalition.org for more information or to reserve your space today! MY OKLAHOMA - Town Hall Meeting February 7th, 2:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St Tulsa, OK 74120 Counseling Services Wednesdays and Thursdays By appointment Gender identity, sexual orientation, mood problems, anxiety concerns, and/or those recovering from traumatic events. Appointments are required. Contact Joe Currin joe.currin@okeq.org Counseling Services Recent bills put forth by Oklahoma legislators have been a direct attack on the LGBT community. Now is the time for us to respond. Weekdays By appointment. Adult individual and couples counseling is available at no cost. Appointments are required. Contact Emily Howell 918.594.8568 emily.howell@okeq.org Join Oklahomans for Equality for our continuing series MY OKLAHOMA Town Hall meetings to discuss the bills and their possible outcome on your life as an Oklahoman. We can provide talking points and training when discussing these bills with your legislators. Sign up for and discuss coordinated strategic visits to the Oklahoma State Capitol. We will also provide updates on the previous week's visit to the Capitol. Oklahomans for Equality can provide volunteer child care during the meeting for those who need it. Also interpretive services for the deaf and hard of hearing or English as your second language are available upon request. Please email olivia.cotter@okeq.org to arrange these services. Remember personal letters and notes, phone calls and a face to face visit with your legislator are the most effective method to engage your elected official. OkEq Legislative Alerts: Oklahomans for Equality calls upon all fair minded Oklahomans to contact your state representatives and senators and ask them not to support these harmful bills. For a complete list click here. Find your local legislator and let them know that these attacks are not acceptable. Counseling Services Weekdays By appointment Adults, individuals, and couples counseling is available at no cost. Appointments are required. 4/23/26, 5:25 PM �OkEq eNews February 3rd, 2016 5 of 23 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-February-3rd--2016... www.oklegislature.gov/FindMyLegislator.aspx Ladies Social Club February 12, 6:00 p.m Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St Tulsa, OK 74120 Contact Douglas Knutson 918-594-8568 douglas.knutson@okeq.org SOS Group Mondays 7:00 pm This open Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) Recovery and Sobriety Group meets every Monday at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information, visit www.SOSTulsa.org Live Free! Coming Out Workshop 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of the month 7:00 - 8:00 pm. ComingOut@OkEq.org Facilitated by James Prather Make friends, develop community and have fun with the Ladies Social Club at OkEq! This brand new women's programming provides LGBT women (and our allies!) the opportunity to develop a great support network while also offering an alternative to the bar scene-but don't worry! We'll still gladly enjoy a few adult beverages! A tremendous thank you goes out to all the ladies who turned out for our inaugural event in January. Game night was a lot of fun with plenty of hilarity and good times for all! If you missed it, we look forward to seeing you next time! Brought to You Bi the Letter B First Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m. Our next event is an Ice Breaker Ice Cream Social on Feb. 12! We'll start by playing a few games to get to know one another better, followed by tasty ice cream sundaes as we mix and mingle. We'll also have coffee and hot chocolate (and maybe some of that addictive popcorn!) in case the idea of ice cream in February gives you the chills. Connect with the LSC on Facebook by searching for OkEq Ladies Social Club (or click here). Questions? Email Kelley Parker, LSC facilitator, at ladiessocialclubtulsa@gmail.com . The 15th Annual Wild Hearts Ball Presents, 2nd Chance Prom at Equality High The group is open to all bi, pan, queer, fluid folks and their allies. February 13, 7:00 p.m.- 11:00 P.M. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St, Tulsa, OK 74101 Admission: Donations to the Equality Center renovations fund. SAGE Tulsa (Service & Advocacy For Gay Elders) Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org 4/23/26, 5:25 PM �OkEq eNews February 3rd, 2016 6 of 23 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-February-3rd--2016... Cash Bar, Raffle prizes and cookies baked by the PTA. Facilitated by John Madigan Oklahomans for Equality is having a prom. Remember your prom? Many of us were denied the right to go with the person we really wanted to go with to our high school prom. Some of us could not wear the outfit we wanted to wear to the prom. This is your chance to do the Prom your way. Dust off those old prom dresses and tuxedos, or come with a totally new and funky creation of your own. Attend the prom you dreamed of. NO DATE NECESSARY. ■ ' Dance the night away as you enjoy decades of top hits by DJ Crystal. Cheesy blue ... ruffled tuxedos, poofy taffeta dresses, clichéd themes, color coordinated corsages, sweaty palms, plenty of dad's Aqua Velva, awkward slow dancing, plush ride for the big night, the obligatory staged photo... All of it adds up to one word: PROM! You might be chosen Prom Royalty. So get your crew to vote for you. You could be our Prom Queen or Prom King and at Equality High you can have two queens or two kings. Principal Jenkins and Coach Sivadon along with Home Ec teacher Ms. Brewster will be chaperoning and judging the Dirty Dancing Contest. So work on your moves and gyrations. Every Tuesday and 1st Sunday each month 6:30 pm Oklahomans for Equality hosts the Tulsa Shambhala Meditation Group every Tuesday at 6:30 pm and the First Sunday of every month at 12:30 pm. Prizes will be given for the most outrageous corsage. And yes the punch is spiked. Entertainment and childcare will be available upstairs in the wellness room. Gamily Presents "Happy Hearts Day" Mindfulness/awareness meditation is the foundation of Shambhala Meditation Training. Visit tulsa.shambhala.org for more information. February 13, 7:00 p.m.- 11:00 P.M. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St, Tulsa, OK 74101 Gamily will be throwing a Happy Hearts Day party upstairs during the Wild Hearts Ball. There will be crafts, snacks, music, and lots of glitter! Parents and guardians can drop the children off and enjoy the prom while the kids play, create and dance to their happy hearts content in the wellness room. xoxo To RSVP please contact olivia.cotter@okeq.org. Tulsa Shambhala Meditation f1 .... I . I 'I Tulsa Metro Softball League Hey TMSL Players & Fans! As the weather warms up, we are gearing up for another spring season of LGBT-friendly softball. This year, we want to continue to grow from the 2015 Spring Season on Sunday Funday. Last season, the TMSL Board decided to return to its roots and bring back the fun on the softball field. In years past, TMSL has been a great way to get to know members of the community and has fostered some life-long friendships. We want to continue with this growth, and want you to be a part of it! Several of the comments and suggestions we have received focus on the fact that TMSL has become increasingly more competitive over the years, and some have felt left out in the process. The Board realizes that TMSL has strayed a bit from the recreational side of things, and we are working on going back to that and increasing participation. Don't worry about having to play without your friends. When you register, simply let us know who you would like to play with, and we will do our best to accommodate all requests. If you have two or three friends that you would like to play with, let us know! We will make sure that you get to play on the same team, but also that you are paired up with a diverse and fun team in the process. You don't need to be a member of an existing team or have a group of 10 people to be welcome in TMSL. Sign up by yourself or with however many of your friends you want to, and come out to play ball. This season, too, we Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 Get F.I.T. Mondays and Wednesdays 6:00-7:00 pm. An exercise class for all ages and fitness levels. The class will create an environment for the beginner as well as the advanced participant to be successful. 4/23/26, 5:25 PM �OkEq eNews February 3rd, 2016 7 of 23 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-February-3rd--2016... are lowering the registration fee to $40 per player for the season, which covers all umpire and field fees. Season is tentatively scheduled to begin in March. Thank you, TMSL Board TMSL is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality. www.tulsametrosoftball.com $5 per session Yoga by Zach Take A Class EVERY SUNDAY @4:30 pm Council Oak Men's Chorale Council Oak Men's Chorale is looking for a few good men...to SING!! If you love to sing, perform and enjoy being around a great group of guys, come join us! COMC is looking for new members and past members to join the chorus for the Spring/Summer season. Joining now means that you will be signing in the concerts this Spring/Summer and also eligible to go with the chorale at GALA Festival in Denver over July 4th weekend. GALA Festival is a held every four years for LGBT choruses from all over the country to perform. There will be 6,000 attendees this year. Rehearsals start February 23 at 7:00 p.m. at Fellowship Congregational Church, 2900 South Harvard, Tulsa. All you have to do to join is come to a rehearsal. Then a simple audition for our Artistic Director Kent Dennis after one of the rehearsals. $5.00 per Session Free Your Mind Ecstatic Dance Don't miss the opportunity to join our group. You'll have a great summer singing and performing for family, friends and our community. Along with a trip to Denver that you will never forget. For more information you can contact us at our website at www.counciloak.org or contact COMC's Artistic Director Kent Dennis. One Billion Rising February 14, 2016 Oklahomans for Equality is happy to support the One Billion Rising movement on 2.14.16. This community ritual invites all people to join in dance, to release their story, and to speak out for justice, celebrating our power reshape our world. Proceeds will benefit Women In Recovery! Every 4th Sunday of the Month 1:00 p.m. Wellness Room $5.00 per Session Free Your Mind Ecstatic Dance is a moving meditation practice based on the rhythms of life dynamic music by SRhythms teacher and DJ Eugene Hedlund play in the subtle realms of joy and freedom. We dance freely as the music moves us - there are no steps to learn! No dance experience is required. Be sure to wear comfortable clothing. For more information, contact Mia 4/23/26, 5:25 PM �OkEq eNews February 3rd, 2016 8 of 23 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-February-3rd--2016... Pearl at openheartspace9@gmail.com or Jose Vega at jose.vega@okeq.org Gender Outreach Wednesdays 7:30 pm (First time interview required before attending) Email sharon.queen@okeq.org The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. Lambda Al-Anon Group Every Friday 7 p.m. Nevermore Edits Every Friday 7:00 pm A Murder of Storytellers looks for voices in genre fiction that are often ignored or asked to change. As a writing group, they seek to help make each other better and foster a sense of community among local writers of all backgrounds. Survivors of Incest Anonymous Every Saturday 12:30 pm SIA strives to empower those who have survived childhood sexual abuse (who are not abusing any child), who want to become survivors and thrivers. For more information, visit siawso.org Join the Facebook event page and attend the event! https://www.facebook.com/events/767495546688876/ Learn the Break the Chain theme dance and perform with us! https://www.facebook.com/events/1698475917102908/ Equality Business Alliance Mixer February 17, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Baker Bryant, PLLC 5407 S Lewis Ave, Ste 100, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74105 Game Night E UALITY n _. ____ Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the AJJ · ___ _ 4/23/26, 5:25 PM �OkEq eNews February 3rd, 2016 9 of 23 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-February-3rd--2016... ~ f:jLJsmess A111ance Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno Our host for February will be Baker Bryant Attorneys at Law PLLC. Baker Bryant is a boutique law firm specializing in you ... your life and your legacy. Please take a tour of their services and contact them to schedule an appointment. They look forward to offering you superior customer service, high attention to detail, and a welcoming environment that celebrates the diversity of our community. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Room Rentals The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has many spaces for your next meeting or event. To check dates, reserve your next event or receive pricing information, contact sharon.queen@okeq.org Stop by for a quick view of the Event Center and pick up a space rental sheet. The Equality Business Alliance networking mixers are terrific venues for you to meet prospective clients. Mixers are open to non-members as well as EBA members. Be sure to bring business cards, business information, brochures, etc. Hosting a networking mixer is a great way to showcase your business. You may host at your establishment or use the Equality Center. If you would like to host a mixer, send an email to olivia.cotter@okeq.org for more information. Domestic Violence Survivors Support Group February 17, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St Tulsa, OK 74120 Domestic violence is the use of physical, sexual, threatening or emotional force to frighten, intimidate and control an intimate partner. This support and educational group is for individuals who have survived domestic violence and are ready to explore their personal healing process and find hope. The group will provide emotional support, information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal, and may include specific goals such as creating a safety plan, reducing risk of future violence, increasing positive coping skills and addressing the impact of trauma. A specialized therapist will provide the free services, and confidentiality is paramount. For more information contact Jim Scholl at 918.631.2722. g E UALITY QJBusiness Alliance EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and community. Workforce Oklahoma Access Point Open every day Intake Mia Pearl Non-Binary Support Group February 17, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St Tulsa, OK 74120 A new support group is starting for folks who identify with non-binary genders, including but not limited to, genderqueer, genderfluid, agender, bigender, neutrois, genderflux, and more. This group will be a Facilitator Jim Scholl Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-bystep instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 7 pm Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing 4/23/26, 5:25 PM �OkEq eNews February 3rd, 2016 10 of 23 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-February-3rd--2016... safe space to discuss our identities, receive support, and build a strong non-binary community in Tulsa. For information contact Vic Wiener at vfwiener@gmail.com Pryor Rendering Friday, February 19, 7:00 p.m. Cedar Ridge Country Club 10302 South Garnett Road Broken Arrow, OK 74011 Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. MISSION: Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Pryor Rendering a new musical about coming of age and coming out in 1960s rural Oklahoma by Librettist Shawn Churchman and Composer/ Lyricist Frank Schiro An original musical based on the acclaimed novel Pryor Rendering by Oklahoma native Gary Reed. Pryor Rendering is heartfelt, romantic & full of love and hope. Born on a pool table in his grandfather's beer joint, Charlie Hope is a stranger to his eccentric mother, idolizes his absent father, and is coddled by his Grandpa Chick's stable of floozies. The silence and secrecy of small town life in 1960s Oklahoma forces Charlie to keep his thoughts and feelings hidden. Still, he finds the courage to fall deeply and passionately in love. Against all odds he discovers his destiny in the most unlikely of places. Tulsa is an important part of Pryor Rendering. Experience the music and selections from the show. Talk with the creative team following the performance. Tickets $75 Cocktails ~ Hors d'oeurvres ~ Show ~ Auction ~ Semi Formal Pryor Rendering - WORLD PREMIERE: Fall 2016 at City Rep, OKC, and American Theatre Company, Tulsa. Toby Jenkins Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org Olivia Cotter Office Manager Olivia.Cotter@OkEq.org Your contributions are tax-deductible. Please make check payable to: CityRep for Pryor Rendering c/o Bill Hodge Info: Sue Marinello, Associate Producer, Pryor Rendering suemarinello@optonline.net or visit www. PryorRendering.com listen to music samples under Media Evening hosted by Denis & Julie Schoenhofer, Tulsa EBA & The Gayly Celebrating the Body Erotic (CBE) Sharon Queen Facilities Coordinator Sharon.Queen@OkEq.org February 20-21, 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 612 E 4th St, Tulsa, OK 74120 A CBE is a first step with Body Electric. Come explore your erotic potential through the mind, the body and the heart using conscious breath, movement, process work and massage. When men take responsibility for their erotic education, they realize how much there is to learn about awakening the erotic energy that lies within all of us. They begin to realize the satisfaction that comes from learning how to both give and receive pleasure through erotic touch. The workshop focuses on the entire body and is conducted in a setting that is playful, safe and honoring. A few benefits of this work are: Tracy Allen Volunteer Coordinator Tracy.Allen@OkEq.org • The participant gains greater acceptance of himself as an erotic being, both physically and mentally. • He discovers ways to develop a more satisfying erotic 4/23/26, 5:25 PM �OkEq eNews February 3rd, 2016 11 of 23 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-February-3rd--2016... relationship with others. • He becomes more aware of spiritual dimensions in his erotic explorations. Celebrating the Body Erotic is a full two-day workshop (9am-7pm) for those who are ready to vigorously explore new levels of feeling, both within themselves and within a community of men. Completion of CBE is a prerequisite for attending most intensives, advanced workshops and retreats offered by Body Electric School. ***Pre-Registration is required for this workshop!*** Early registration discounts and scholarships are still available. For more information visit our website at www.thebodyelectricschool.com, or contact André at Tulsa@b-e-school.com. Jose Vega Program Coordinator Jose.Vega@OkEq.org LGBT Family Law Seminar February 23, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St Tulsa, OK 74120 LGBT families have existed for years, but only recently has Oklahoma law begun recognizing us. With the recent development in the law, comes new responsibilities for our community to ensure that our children are protected. Please join us for an informational seminar on a variety of family law topics, including, but not limited to, marriage, adoption, divorce, child custody issues, military service as it relates to family law, etc. Facilitated by Chris Brecht, who represented Crystal and Julie Loveland-Davis in becoming the first same sex couple to be granted a second parent adoption in Tulsa, by District Court Judge Kurt Glassco. Now Oklahoma officially recognizes the 3 yr old Kyler has two Mommies. Chris will be speaking on adoption and other child custody issues. He will be able to answers questions you may have regarding family law in Oklahoma. Give Blood for Some Buddy You Love February 24, 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Dennis R Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St Tulsa, OK 74120 Oklahomans for Equality will host a blood drive from 3 to 7 p.m. Feb. 24 at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center, 621 E. Fourth St. in Tulsa. All women and heterosexual men are encouraged to donate, and new rules from the FDA will now allow the Oklahoma Blood Institute to accept donations from gay and bisexual men who have been celibate for a year or longer. Still, we know that leaves out a lot of you, so OkEq is encouraging all gay and bi men to find a buddy who is willing to donate on their behalf and accompany that buddy to the blood drive! Gay and bi men who attend will get the same post-donation snacks and goodies as their buddies, and OkEq will have a photo booth set up where you can commemorate the occasion! We'll also have a letter to the FDA that you can sign stating that you support blood donation standards that maintain the safety of the nation's blood supply while still allowing more gay and bi men to donate. Appointments for donation are encouraged and will ensure that you don't have a long wait. To make an appointment, go online https://www.yourbloodinstitute.org/donor/schedules/ drive_schedule/184689 For more information about the blood drive, contact Oklahomans for Equality Program Director Jose Vega at(918) 743-4297 or jose.vega@okeq.org For information about blood donation, including whether you're eligible, call the Oklahoma Blood Institute at(918) 477-0400 or go online to www.obi.org . 4/23/26, 5:25 PM �OkEq eNews February 3rd, 2016 12 of 23 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-February-3rd--2016... Tulsa Pride Bingo 2016 February 26, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St. Tulsa , Oklahoma 74120 Join us for our second Tulsa Pride Bingo of 2016. The beautiful and outrageous Nicole Carrington will be our host once again. Nicole has invited Rainbow Granny and Trailer Trash Teresa to join her for our biggest pride fundraiser this Pride season. Super Hot DJ Crystal will be spinning the beat for our rapid rounds of Pride Bingo and DJing our Lip Sync Contest. You don't want to miss the fun, click here to put this on your calendar now! Admission is $10 for general admission, $20 Adult Beverage admission or buy a whole table for 8 bingo bangers for $200 which includes unlimited drinks for your table. Proceeds go toward Tulsa Pride 2016. Click here to make your reservation online. Tables go fast! For more information contact olivia.cotter@okeq.org Girl Scout Cookie Sale March 3, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 In support of Girl Scouts being an inclusive organization, Oklahomans for Equality will host the Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma cookie sale at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center on Thursday, March 3rd, 2016 starting at 5:30p.m.. The cookies will cost $4.00 per box and will include: Thin Mints, Tagalongs (peanut butter & chocolate patties), Somerset (chocolate, caramel & coconut cookie), Dosi-dos (peanut butter sandwich cookie), Trefoils (a shortbread cookie), Rah Rah Raisin (oatmeal raisin), Savannah Smiles (a zesty lemon cookie), and a Toffee Tastic gluten free cookie (gluten free is $5.00 a box). Tulsa's Roughneck Roller Derby is looking for a home! Who are we? Roughneck Roller Derby was established in 2012 by a group of ladies looking for a new way to get in shape, make friends and play some roller derby! We train hard 3 days a week to be the best skaters we can be, because we want to represent Tulsa to the best of our abilities. Roughneck Roller Derby is a non-for-profit currently seeking 501(c)(3) status with the IRS. The league is run by unpaid league members who contribute their talents to make the league successful. We need your help! We want to bring this action-packed hard-hitting sport called roller derby to you, and your friends and family. In order to do that we need a venue to host our bouts (that's derby for games). We need roughly 9,000 square feet. The track dimensions are 75 ft wide by 108 ft long. Ideally there would be some additional space for seating. Wood, concrete floor, basketball court all are viable options. Do you know of a place in Tulsa that might work for us? It could be a gym, or a warehouse. Let's put our heads together and get creative! 4/23/26, 5:25 PM �OkEq eNews February 3rd, 2016 13 of 23 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-February-3rd--2016... If you have any leads please contact: Cat Cox - 432-295-2500 interleague_roughneckrd@yahoo.com or catherinejcox@gmail.com www.roughneckrollerderby.com Invitation to Participate in Research Factors Related to the Health and Well-being of Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual, Transgender and/or Queer Adults Aged 50 and Older If you identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and/or queer and are age 50 or over, we invite you to participate in a study about factors related to the health and well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and/or queer adults aged 50 and older. We also hope you will pass this invitation on to others. We are a research team from Oklahoma State University in Stillwater and some of us have been working for a number of years to advocate for and learn more about things that contribute to the health and well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and/or queer adults aged 50 or over (LGBTQ+). This study is part of that broader research and has two specific purposes: 1) to learn more about whether the measures in this study, which have been used with younger adults who identify as LGBT+, are also valid for individuals aged 50 or older; and 2) to look at the relationship between these measures and a measure of health and well-being. You are eligible for this study if you are aged 50 and over and identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and/ or queer. If you are interested in learning more about this study, please click here. On the web link, we provide more information about the study, and direct you to where you can give your consent and complete the survey measures. Alternately, you may contact Dr. Sue C. Jacobs (sue.c.jacobs@okstate.edu or 405-744-9895) for 4/23/26, 5:25 PM �OkEq eNews February 3rd, 2016 14 of 23 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-February-3rd--2016... more information about the study and/or to have one of the researchers below assist you in answering the research questions by entering them into a computer. Any answers or personal information you provide will be anonymous as you will not provide your name. If you have questions about your rights as a research volunteer, you may contact the IRB Office at 223 Scott Hall, Stillwater, OK 74078, 405-744-3377 or irb@okstate.edu. We hope you are able to be part of this research. What we learn will be reported as group data only and made available to service agencies, health and mental health providers, equality centers, professional journals, meetings, or others who request it. Your participation is voluntary and you will receive no compensation except to know you are contributing to knowledge about an important matter. Equality Center Pride Store These beautiful pendants celebrating the 6/26/15 SCOTUS Decision in favor of marriage equality are available in our Pride Store for $17. If you would like your pendant sent to you, there will be an additional $3 cost for shipping. Contact Stewart Wallace at stewartwallace@cox.net with any questions or concerns. Click here to purchase your pendant today! Be sure to "Like" the OkEq Pride Store Facebook page to keep up with the new items and new sale items Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library "The Lesbian Love Companion" by Marny Hall Ph. D. In The Lesbian Love Companion , Marny Hall, Ph.D., a psychotherapist with twenty years' experience counseling lesbian couples, explores and celebrates lesbian relationships in all their complexity - and humor. Based on the idea that the key to healthy relationships lies in our ability to keep refining the story of our relationships, it presents the perfect blend of advice and inspiration for every lesbian looking for love. Interspersing real-life examples from Hall's practice, sound advice, and laugh-out-loud observations, The Lesbian Love Companion takes a completely fresh and honest approach to the unique relationship issues near and dear to every lesbian's heart. 4/23/26, 5:25 PM �OkEq eNews February 3rd, 2016 15 of 23 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-February-3rd--2016... Find this selection and more by visiting the Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library . Equality Gala 2016: The Revolution Continues Saturday, April 30, 2016 Co-Chairs Mary & Sharon Bishop-Baldwin invite you to the 2016 Equality Gala. For sponsorship and ticket information click here. Oklahomans for Equality 2016 Award Recipients Lifetime Achievement Award 4/23/26, 5:25 PM �OkEq eNews February 3rd, 2016 16 of 23 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-February-3rd--2016... Kirk Holt: With more than a decade of leadership in the organization and more than 30 years of support and involvement, Kirk has served the LGBTQ community of northeastern Oklahoma well. The Lobby of the Equality Center is dedicated to the memory of his life partner of 21 years, Robert S. Cisar, Jr. Kirk and Robert were among the early champions who were dedicated to securing a permanent home for the Tulsa LGBTQ community. Kirk was the lead designer on the renovations and remodel of the Dennis R Neill Equality Center. He has served on the Board and Executive Committee as Advisor, Vice President, Treasurer and 4 years as Gala chair and co-chair. Because of Kirk's tireless work, a record setting amount of money was raised during the time in which he was a Gala Co-Chair, helping to assure that the building note was paid off and the Center is free from debt. Bishop-Baldwin, Barton and Phillips Civil Rights Advocacy Award. 4/23/26, 5:25 PM �OkEq eNews February 3rd, 2016 17 of 23 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-February-3rd--2016... Rachel Tudor: The U.S. Justice Department is suing Southeastern Oklahoma State University, charging that school officials discriminated against Professor Rachel Tudor when she changed gender during her time working there. She was hired in 2004 as a tenure-track assistant professor in the English Department. In 2007, Tudor told school officials that she planned to transition from male to female during the academic year, took the name Rachel, and began wearing women's clothes and a traditionally female hairstyle. U.S. Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr. announced in December 2014 that federal prohibitions against sex discrimination include protections based on gender identity. Corporate Inclusion Award 4/23/26, 5:25 PM �OkEq eNews February 3rd, 2016 18 of 23 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-February-3rd--2016... Paula Marshall and Bama Companies: In 2015, Bama Companies added gender identity and gender expression to their nondiscrimination policy and begin to provide transgender health benefits in their employee compensation package. Founded in 1937, Bama Companies is the leading innovator of bakery products that cater to the needs of the largest and most well-known restaurant chains on the planet. The company's core product lines are hand-held pies, biscuits, buns, pie shells and pizza crusts. Russell Bennett Spiritual Inclusion Award The Rev. Todd Freeman: The Eastern Oklahoma Presbytery of the Presbyterian 4/23/26, 5:25 PM �OkEq eNews February 3rd, 2016 19 of 23 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-February-3rd--2016... Church (U.S.A.) voted against a proposed change in the denomination's constitution that would recognize same-sex marriage. The presbytery voted 46 to 33, against the change, defining marriage not as the union of a man and a woman but as a "unique commitment between two people." During the debate before the vote, Todd Freeman of College Hill Presbyterian Church in Tulsa said for the first time publicly that he is gay. He read a statement telling of his struggle with being gay. "This isn't about me but rather about God calling people, regardless of their sexual orientation, into a loving and committed relationship. And with all my heart, soul, mind and strength, I am among those that no longer believe that homosexuality, nor its expression in relationship, is in and of itself a sin." Community Hero Award. Chris Shoaf: Chris has advocated for new educational standards for Oklahoma's comprehensive HIV/AIDS education policy, which has not been updated since 1987. He was instrumental in creating a pathway with local Walgreens pharmacies to provide post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) prescriptions for victims of sexual assault. Chris also went to the state Capitol multiple times last legislative session and met with lawmakers to find support to defeat more than a dozen anti-LGBTQ bills that were offered. He also collaborated on reorganizing the Tulsa AIDS coalition, which had almost ceased to exist after several community leaders retired. It is now called TIDAL, the Tulsa Infectious Disease AIDS League. Carolyn Wagner Youth Leadership Award 4/23/26, 5:25 PM �OkEq eNews February 3rd, 2016 20 of 23 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-February-3rd--2016... Marley Groves: Marley started the Gay Straight Alliance at McAlester High School with very little support from the administration, but she had attended Camp Out and Camp Anytown and was equipped to advocate for her rights as a student in a public school setting. After 11 weeks of pressing the high school principal and McAlester superindent, they finally agreed to allow Marley to hold her first GSA meeting. It was attended by more than 25 students. Marley then led her newly formed GSA group to participate in community projects for food banks and senior centers. In October, she rallied these fledgling activists to march with a 50-foot rainbow flag in the McAlester High School homecoming parade. More than 50 had signed up to march in the parade, but a large thunderstorm led to the parade's cancellation 15 minutes before it was to begin. 4/23/26, 5:25 PM �OkEq eNews February 3rd, 2016 21 of 23 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-February-3rd--2016... Megan Sayler: The Booker T. Washington High School senior serves as co-president of BTW's Gay Straight Alliance, called SOFA, or Sexual Orientation, Friendship, Acceptance. Megan has gone above and beyond to secure her school as a safe place for all students. Toward the end of the 2014-15 school year, she learned that some freshmen girls were being bullied by older students. Not long afterward, SOFA was preparing for the Day of Silence and had posters torn down by the same bullies. A video of the incident, which included a homophobic slur, was posted on social media. And Megan went to the administration. The school quickly addressed the situation in a response that attracted national attention. In a Tulsa World article, Megan was quoted as saying: "These people are people, too. They may have made a bad decision, but that doesn't make them bad people. That's something that Booker T. instills in us. We know how to treat each other with kindness and respect, and we know how to move forward." On Nov. 20, Megan and the other students from SOFA hosted an LGBTQ history assembly open to the entire school. The assembly focused on educating the student body about LGBTQ history and featured local heroes such as Mary and Sharon Bishop-Baldwin and Steven Williams. 4/23/26, 5:25 PM �OkEq eNews February 3rd, 2016 22 of 23 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-February-3rd--2016... Volunteer of the Month February 2016 Marty Newman Marty started in 1987 when we were just a phone bank at a secret (safe) location. While the center was on Peoria St., the phone rang frequently back then, 2/3 of the calls were "where are the bars?" & 1/3 were " I think I'm gonna kill myself." When not volunteering Marty enjoys solving the residential real estate needs of Tulsans and is a devoted member of the Historic Preservation Community bettering Tulsa's future by respecting it's historic built environment & fostering healthy economic community revitalization via healthy & creative urban re-development. Marty Recommends everyone to volunteer at OKEQ because to him it is sometimes the highlight of his week, the informal & unpredictable conversations that happen with the folks hanging out at the center, make his nights! If you would like to volunteer contact Jose Vega at jose.vega@okeq.org Check Out OkEq's New Video Enews On YouTube! Our video eNews is a fast fun way to get caught up on major upcoming events at OkEq. We will have a new video available each month highlighting special events. The link below will take you straight to our video. You can subscribe to our YouTube channel to get updates when the new videos are posted. https://youtu.be/bDHkLdrTzgE WORKFORCE TULSA Job Openings 4/23/26, 5:25 PM �OkEq eNews February 3rd, 2016 23 of 23 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-February-3rd--2016... Food Service Team Member Starting at $7.50/hour - $9.00/hour Several shifts available; Daytime help will be paid more (Depending on Experience). Several Positions: Cashiers, Custard, Drive-Through, Grill, Fryer Must have an upbeat, positive attitude, and excellent customer service skills [ill Must have Food Handler's C ard needed within the first 30 days Director of Operations RN $50k-$55k/year Depending on Experience Will be in a teaching atmosphere to instruct and direct the operations of a skilled nursing facility. Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm Comprehensive Benefits! [fil Must have 2 years of Registered Nursing experience in a skilled nursing facility ri"il l!.!J Ability to pass a background check and drug screening RNs and LPNs $17.00 - $30.00/hour Assess patient health problems and implements a nursing care plan. Administer nursing care to the ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients. Full and Part Time positions available; Shifts range from 7am-11pm $500.00 sign on bonus for a limited time! Comprehensive benefits! Ability to pass background check and drug screening Must have an unrestricted license to practice in the state of Oklahoma and current CPR certification r---------------------------------------------------------------------------, I okeq Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Hours: Mon - Sat Noon-9 p.m. | Sun Noon-6 p.m. Oklahomans for Equality | 621 E. 4th Street | Tulsa, OK 74120 | 918.743.4297 www.okeq.org I ~---------------------------------------------------------------------------J 4/23/26, 5:25 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/00c1588ffeee062228bbf93fc6674fd7.pdf 04c2c61d1000b3960769dd2fb8396466 PDF Text Text OkEq eNews February 10th, 2016 1 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-February-10th--201... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq eNews February 10th, 2016 In This Issue EBA Sponsor 2015 Donation Tax Letter Wild Hearts Ball Makeover the Coach "'I 0 4 Gamily Hearts Day -Happy --- t'("\<!.'' o\\-r-e""t""~~- - January Volunteer of the Month oeo"" Video eNews e year Jan r f irst na Ladies Social Club . Tulsa Metro Softball League Married filing jointly? In Oklahoma? Affordable Care Act got you confused? Let us help you file your 2015 tax returns! Kelly Kirby CPA Certified Public Accountant a professional corporation Council Oak Men's Chorale One Billion Rising EBA Mixer Domestic Violence Survivors Support Group. Non-Binary Support Group LGBT Family Law Seminar Blood Drive The Empress' Ball Girl Scout Cookie Sale (918) 747-5466 Pryor Rendering OSU Research Project 4815 S Harvard, Ste 205 Tulsa, OK 74135 kelly@kkirby.com www.kkirby.com Pride Store Rainbow Library 2016 Equality Gala James Murray Follies Faith, Trust and Pixie Dus Workforce Tulsa Gala Award Recipients Proudly serving Oklahoma's LGBTQ community since 1982. 2015 Donation Tax Donation Letters Tax receipts for donations made to Oklahomans for Equality in 2015 were recently mailed. If you have not received your tax receipt or have questions regarding your receipt, please contact Alyssa Bryant, OkEq Treasurer, Treasurer@OkEq.org OkEq Board Meeting 7 p.m. Thursday, February 18th Dennis R. Neill Equality Center All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. OkEq Art Exhibit The 15th Annual Wild Hearts Ball Presents, 4/23/26, 5:26 PM �OkEq eNews February 10th, 2016 2 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-February-10th--201... 2nd Chance Prom at Equality High February 13, 7:00 p.m.- 11:00 P.M. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St, Tulsa, OK 74101 The February exhibit at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center feature works by Bruce Docker Admission: Donations to the Equality Center renovations fund. Cash Bar, Raffle prizes and cookies baked by the PTA. Oklahomans for Equality is having a prom. Remember your prom? Many of us were denied the right to go with the person we really wanted to go with to our high school prom. Some of us could not wear the outfit we wanted to wear to the prom. This is your chance to do the Prom your way. Dust off those old prom dresses and tuxedos, or come with a totally new and funky creation of your own. Attend the prom you dreamed of. NO DATE NECESSARY. Dance the night away as you enjoy decades of top hits by DJ Crystal. Cheesy blue ... ruffled tuxedos, poofy taffeta dresses, clichéd themes, color coordinated corsages, sweaty palms, plenty of dad's Aqua Velva, awkward slow dancing, plush ride for the big night, the obligatory staged photo... All of it adds up to one word: PROM! Andrew Grimes Cub Scouts of OkEq Oklahomans for Equality has a new Cub Scout Pack. The meetings with families of boys in 1st through 5th grades and volunteers interested in Cub Scouts are held on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. You might be chosen Prom Royalty. So get your crew to vote for you. You could be our Prom Queen or Prom King and at Equality High you can have two queens or two kings. Principal Jenkins and Coach Sivadon along with Home Ec teacher Ms. Brewster will be chaperoning and judging the Dirty Dancing Contest. So work on your moves and gyrations. Prizes will be given for the most outrageous corsage. And yes the punch is spiked. Gamily (Gay-Family) is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBT parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Gamily contact olivia.cotter@okeq.org Lawyer in the Library February - May will be the second Wednesday of the month from 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 pm.m. Entertainment and childcare will be available upstairs in the wellness room. Lawyer in the Library is an opportunity to meet with a lawyer about topics such as family law (divorce, paternity, custody, child support), landlord/tenant , estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment necessary.. 4/23/26, 5:26 PM �OkEq eNews February 10th, 2016 3 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-February-10th--201... Makeover the Coach Coach Sivadon will be a sponsor at Second Chance Prom. If the student body of OKEQ High can raise $2,500, Coach has agreed to a complete makeover--makeup, heels, and a dress! Help us reach our goal! Healthcare Navigator Do you need assistance with open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare? Meet with Mary Jones, Planned Parenthood's Healthcare Navigator. She will be more than happy to help anyone and everyone who is interested in enrolling with the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare. Contact Mary Jones at 918-587-7421 or mary.jones@ppheartland.org - - - - ·- - - - - - Click here to to donate now! Counseling Services Gamily Presents "Happy Hearts Day" February 13, 7:00 p.m.- 11:00 P.M. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St, Tulsa, OK 74101 Gamily will be throwing a Happy Hearts Day party upstairs during the Wild Hearts Ball. There will be crafts, snacks, music, and lots of glitter! Parents and guardians can drop the children off and enjoy the prom while the kids play, create and dance to their happy hearts content in the wellness room. Weekdays By appointment Adult individual, Substance Abuse & PTSD counseling is available at no cost. Appointments are required. Contact Jim Scholl 918.631.2722 To RSVP please contact olivia.cotter@okeq.org. Counseling Services Volunteer of the Month February 2016 Marty Newman Marty started in 1987 when we were just a phone bank at a secret (safe) location. While the center was on Peoria St., the phone rang frequently back then, 2/3 of the calls were "where are the bars?" & 1/3 were " I think I'm gonna kill myself." Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a Sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required Contact Dr. Kurt Choate, LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org When not volunteering Marty enjoys solving the residential real estate needs of Tulsans and is a devoted member of the Historic Preservation Community bettering Tulsa's future by respecting it's historic built environment & fostering healthy economic community revitalization via healthy & 4/23/26, 5:26 PM �OkEq eNews February 10th, 2016 4 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-February-10th--201... creative urban re-development. Counseling Services Marty Recommends everyone to volunteer at OKEQ because to him it is sometimes the highlight of his week, the informal & unpredictable conversations that happen with the folks hanging out at the center, make his nights! If you would like to volunteer contact Jose Vega at jose.vega@okeq.org Wednesdays and Thursdays By appointment Gender identity, sexual orientation, mood problems, anxiety concerns, and/or those recovering from traumatic events. Appointments are required. Contact Joe Currin joe.currin@okeq.org Check Out OkEq's New Video Enews On YouTube! Our video eNews is a fast fun way to get caught up on major upcoming events at OkEq. We will have a new video available each month highlighting special events. The link below will take you straight to our video. You can subscribe to our YouTube channel to get updates when the new videos are posted. https://youtu.be/bDHkLdrTzgE Counseling Services Weekdays By appointment. Adult individual and couples counseling is available at no cost. Appointments are required. Contact Emily Howell 918.594.8568 emily.howell@okeq.org Ladies Social Club February 12, 6:00 p.m Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St Tulsa, OK 74120 Counseling Services Weekdays By appointment Adults, individuals, and couples counseling is available at no cost. Appointments are required. Contact Douglas Knutson 918-594-8568 douglas.knutson@okeq.org SOS Group Mondays 7:00 pm This open Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) Recovery and Sobriety Group meets every Monday at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information, visit www.SOSTulsa.org 4/23/26, 5:26 PM �OkEq eNews February 10th, 2016 5 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-February-10th--201... Make friends, develop community and have fun with the Ladies Social Club at OkEq! This brand new women's programming provides LGBT women (and our allies!) the opportunity to develop a great support network while also offering an alternative to the bar scene-but don't worry! We'll still gladly enjoy a few adult beverages! A tremendous thank you goes out to all the ladies who turned out for our inaugural event in January. Game night was a lot of fun with plenty of hilarity and good times for all! If you missed it, we look forward to seeing you next time! Our next event is an Ice Breaker Ice Cream Social on Feb. 12! We'll start by playing a few games to get to know one another better, followed by tasty ice cream sundaes as we mix and mingle. We'll also have coffee and hot chocolate (and maybe some of that addictive popcorn!) in case the idea of ice cream in February gives you the chills. Live Free! Coming Out Workshop 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of the month 7:00 - 8:00 pm. ComingOut@OkEq.org Facilitated by James Prather Connect with the LSC on Facebook by searching for OkEq Ladies Social Club (or click here). Questions? Email Kelley Parker, LSC facilitator, at ladiessocialclubtulsa@gmail.com . Tulsa Metro Softball League Hey TMSL Players & Fans! As the weather warms up, we are gearing up for another spring season of LGBT-friendly softball. Brought to You Bi the Letter B First Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m. This year, we want to continue to grow from the 2015 Spring Season on Sunday Funday. Last season, the TMSL Board decided to return to its roots and bring back the fun on the softball field. In years past, TMSL has been a great way to get to know members of the community and has fostered some life-long friendships. We want to continue with this growth, and want you to be a part of it! Several of the comments and suggestions we have received focus on the fact that TMSL has become increasingly more competitive over the years, and some have felt left out in the process. The Board realizes that TMSL has strayed a bit from the recreational side of things, and we are working on going back to that and increasing participation. Don't worry about having to play without your friends. When you register, simply let us know who you would like to play with, and we will do our best to accommodate all requests. If you have two or three friends that you would like to play with, let us know! We will make sure that you get to play on the same team, but also that you are paired up with a diverse and fun team in the process. The group is open to all bi, pan, queer, fluid folks and their allies. You don't need to be a member of an existing team or have a group of 10 people to be welcome in TMSL. Sign up by yourself or with however many of your friends you want to, and come out to play ball. This season, too, we are lowering the registration fee to $40 per player for the season, which covers all umpire and field fees. Season is tentatively scheduled to begin in March. Thank you, TMSL Board TMSL is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality. www.tulsametrosoftball.com Council Oak Men's Chorale Council Oak Men's Chorale is looking for a few good men...to SING!! If you love to sing, perform and enjoy being around a great group of guys, come join us! COMC is looking for new members and past members to join the chorus for the Spring/Summer season. Joining now means that you will be signing in the concerts this Spring/Summer and also eligible to go with the chorale at GALA Festival in Denver over July 4th weekend. GALA Festival is a held every four years for LGBT choruses from all over the country to perform. There will be 6,000 attendees this year. SAGE Tulsa (Service & Advocacy For Gay Elders) Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan ■ •. . . Rehearsals start February 23 at 7:00 p.m. at Fellowship Congregational Church, 2900 South Harvard, Tulsa. All you have to do to join is come to a rehearsal. Then a simple audition for our Artistic Director Kent Dennis after one of the rehearsals. 4/23/26, 5:26 PM �OkEq eNews February 10th, 2016 6 of 14 Don't miss the opportunity to join our group. You'll have a great summer singing and performing for family, friends and our community. Along with a trip to Denver that you will never forget. https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-February-10th--201... COl~~CIL OAK ~{E';S CHORALE For more information you can contact us at our website at www.counciloak.org or contact COMC's Artistic Director Kent Dennis. One Billion Rising Tulsa Shambhala Meditation Every Tuesday and 1st Sunday each month 6:30 pm Oklahomans for Equality hosts the Tulsa Shambhala Meditation Group every Tuesday at 6:30 pm and the First Sunday of every month at 12:30 pm. February 14, 2016 Oklahomans for Equality is happy to support the One Billion Rising movement on 2.14.16. This community ritual invites all people to join in dance, to release their story, and to speak out for justice, celebrating our power reshape our world. Proceeds will benefit Women In Recovery! Mindfulness/awareness meditation is the foundation of Shambhala Meditation Training. Visit tulsa.shambhala.org for more information. Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 Yoga by Zach Take A Class EVERY SUNDAY @4:30 pm $5.00 per Session Gender Outreach Join the Facebook event page and attend the event! https://www.facebook.com/events/767495546688876/ Wednesdays 7:30 pm (First time interview required before attending) Email sharon.queen@okeq.org The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. 4/23/26, 5:26 PM �OkEq eNews February 10th, 2016 7 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-February-10th--201... Learn the Break the Chain theme dance and perform with us! https://www.facebook.com/events/1698475917102908/ Lambda Al-Anon Group Every Friday 7 p.m. Equality Business Alliance Mixer February 17, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Baker Bryant, PLLC 5407 S Lewis Ave, Ste 100, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74105 Nevermore Edits Every Friday 7:00 pm E UALITY Business Alliance A Murder of Storytellers looks for voices in genre fiction that are often ignored or asked to change. As a writing group, they seek to help make each other better and foster a sense of community among local writers of all backgrounds. Survivors of Incest Anonymous Our host for February will be Baker Bryant Attorneys at Law PLLC. Baker Bryant is a boutique law firm specializing in you ... your life and your legacy. Please take a tour of their services and contact them to schedule an appointment. They look forward to offering you superior customer service, high attention to detail, and a welcoming environment that celebrates the diversity of our community. The Equality Business Alliance networking mixers are terrific venues for you to meet prospective clients. Mixers are open to non-members as well as EBA members. Be sure to bring business cards, business information, brochures, etc. Hosting a networking mixer is a great way to showcase your business. You may host at your establishment or use the Equality Center. If you would like to host a mixer, send an email to olivia.cotter@okeq.org for more information. Domestic Violence Survivors Support Group February 17, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St Tulsa, OK 74120 Domestic violence is the use of physical, sexual, threatening or emotional force to frighten, intimidate and control an intimate partner. This support and educational group is for individuals who have survived domestic violence and are ready to explore their personal healing process and find hope. The group will provide emotional support, information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal, and may include specific goals such as creating a safety plan, reducing risk of future violence, increasing positive coping skills and addressing the impact of trauma. A specialized therapist will provide the free services, and confidentiality is paramount. For more information contact Jim Scholl at 918.631.2722. Every Saturday 12:30 pm SIA strives to empower those who have survived childhood sexual abuse (who are not abusing any child), who want to become survivors and thrivers. For more information, visit siawso.org Game Night Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno 4/23/26, 5:26 PM �OkEq eNews February 10th, 2016 8 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-February-10th--201... Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Room Rentals Intake Mia Pearl Facilitator Jim Scholl Non-Binary Support Group February 17, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St Tulsa, OK 74120 A new support group is starting for folks who identify with non-binary genders, including but not limited to, genderqueer, genderfluid, agender, bigender, neutrois, genderflux, and more. This group will be a safe space to discuss our identities, receive support, and build a strong non-binary community in Tulsa. For information contact Vic Wiener at vfwiener@gmail.com The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has many spaces for your next meeting or event. To check dates, reserve your next event or receive pricing information, contact sharon.queen@okeq.org Stop by for a quick view of the Event Center and pick up a space rental sheet. g EQ.!Business UALITY Alliance EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and community. LGBT Family Law Seminar February 23, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St Tulsa, OK 74120 LGBT families have existed for years, but only recently has Oklahoma law begun recognizing us. With the recent development in the law, comes new responsibilities for our community to ensure that our children are protected. Please join us for an informational seminar on a variety of family law topics, including, but not limited to, marriage, adoption, divorce, child custody issues, military service as it relates to family law, etc. Facilitated by Chris Brecht, who represented Crystal and Julie Loveland-Davis in becoming the first same sex couple to be granted a second parent adoption in Tulsa, by District Court Judge Kurt Glassco. Now Oklahoma officially recognizes the 3 yr old Kyler has two Mommies. Chris will be speaking on adoption and other child custody issues. He will be able to answers questions you may have regarding family law in Oklahoma. Give Blood for Some Buddy You Love February 24, 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Dennis R Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St Tulsa, OK 74120 Oklahomans for Equality will host a blood drive from 3 to 7 p.m. Feb. 24 at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center, 621 E. Fourth St. in Tulsa. All women and heterosexual men are encouraged to donate, and new rules from the FDA will now allow the Oklahoma Blood Institute to accept donations from gay and bisexual men who have been celibate for a year or longer. Still, we know that leaves out a lot of you, so OkEq is encouraging all gay and bi men to find a buddy who is willing to donate on their behalf and accompany that buddy to the blood drive! Gay and bi men who attend will get the same post-donation snacks and goodies as their buddies, and Workforce Oklahoma Access Point Open every day Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-bystep instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 7 pm Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. MISSION: Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. 4/23/26, 5:26 PM �OkEq eNews February 10th, 2016 9 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-February-10th--201... OkEq will have a photo booth set up where you can commemorate the occasion! We'll also have a letter to the FDA that you can sign stating that you support blood donation standards that maintain the safety of the nation's blood supply while still allowing more gay and bi men to donate. Appointments for donation are encouraged and will ensure that you don't have a long wait. To make an appointment, go online https://www.yourbloodinstitute.org/donor/schedules/ drive_schedule/184689 For more information about the blood drive, contact Oklahomans for Equality Program Director Jose Vega at(918) 743-4297 or jose.vega@okeq.org For information about blood donation, including whether you're eligible, call the Oklahoma Blood Institute at(918) 477-0400 or go online to www.obi.org . Toby Jenkins Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org Tulsa Pride Bingo 2016 February 26, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St. Tulsa , Oklahoma 74120 Olivia Cotter Office Manager Olivia.Cotter@OkEq.org Join us for our second Tulsa Pride Bingo of 2016. The beautiful and outrageous Nicole Carrington will be our host once again. Nicole has invited Rainbow Granny and Trailer Trash Teresa to join her for our biggest pride fundraiser this Pride season. Super Hot DJ Crystal will be spinning the beat for our rapid rounds of Pride Bingo and DJing our Lip Sync Contest. You don't want to miss the fun, click here to put this on your calendar now! Admission is $10 for general admission, $20 Adult Beverage admission or buy a whole table for 8 bingo bangers for $200 which includes unlimited drinks for your table. Proceeds go toward Tulsa Pride 2016. Click here to make your reservation online. Tables go fast! For more information contact olivia.cotter@okeq.org Sharon Queen Facilities Coordinator Sharon.Queen@OkEq.org Girl Scout Cookie Sale March 3, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 In support of Girl Scouts being an inclusive organization, Oklahomans for Equality will host the Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma cookie sale at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center on Thursday, March 3rd, 2016 starting at 5:30p.m.. The cookies will cost $4.00 per box and will include: Thin Mints, Tagalongs (peanut butter & chocolate patties), Somerset (chocolate, caramel & coconut cookie), Dosi-dos (peanut butter sandwich cookie), Trefoils (a shortbread cookie), Rah Rah Raisin (oatmeal raisin), Savannah Smiles (a zesty lemon cookie), and a Toffee Tastic gluten free cookie (gluten free is $5.00 a box). Tracy Allen Volunteer Coordinator Tracy.Allen@OkEq.org Jose Vega Program Coordinator Jose.Vega@OkEq.org Pryor Rendering Friday, February 19, 7:00 p.m. Cedar Ridge Country Club 10302 South Garnett Road 4/23/26, 5:26 PM �OkEq eNews February 10th, 2016 10 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-February-10th--201... Broken Arrow, OK 74011 Pryor Rendering a new musical about coming of age and coming out in 1960s rural Oklahoma by Librettist Shawn Churchman and Composer/ Lyricist Frank Schiro An original musical based on the acclaimed novel Pryor Rendering by Oklahoma native Gary Reed. Pryor Rendering is heartfelt, romantic & full of love and hope. Born on a pool table in his grandfather's beer joint, Charlie Hope is a stranger to his eccentric mother, idolizes his absent father, and is coddled by his Grandpa Chick's stable of floozies. The silence and secrecy of small town life in 1960s Oklahoma forces Charlie to keep his thoughts and feelings hidden. Still, he finds the courage to fall deeply and passionately in love. Against all odds he discovers his destiny in the most unlikely of places. Tulsa is an important part of Pryor Rendering. Experience the music and selections from the show. Talk with the creative team following the performance. Tickets $75 Cocktails ~ Hors d'oeurvres ~ Show ~ Auction ~ Semi Formal Pryor Rendering - WORLD PREMIERE: Fall 2016 at City Rep, OKC, and American Theatre Company, Tulsa. Your contributions are tax-deductible. Please make check payable to: CityRep for Pryor Rendering c/o Bill Hodge Info: Sue Marinello, Associate Producer, Pryor Rendering suemarinello@optonline.net or visit www. PryorRendering.com listen to music samples under Media Evening hosted by Denis & Julie Schoenhofer, Tulsa EBA & The Gayly Invitation to Participate in Research Factors Related to the Health and Well-being of Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual, Transgender and/or Queer Adults Aged 50 and Older If you identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and/or queer and are age 50 or over, we invite you to participate in a study about factors related to the health and well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and/or queer adults aged 50 and older. We also hope you will pass this invitation on to others. We are a research team from Oklahoma State University in Stillwater and some of us have been working for a number of years to advocate for and learn more about things that contribute to the health and well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and/or queer adults aged 50 or over (LGBTQ+). This study is part of that broader research and has two specific purposes: 1) to learn more about whether the measures in this study, which have been used with younger adults who identify as LGBT+, are also valid for individuals aged 50 or older; and 2) to look at the relationship between these measures and a measure of health and well-being. 4/23/26, 5:26 PM �OkEq eNews February 10th, 2016 11 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-February-10th--201... You are eligible for this study if you are aged 50 and over and identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and/ or queer. If you are interested in learning more about this study, please click here. On the web link, we provide more information about the study, and direct you to where you can give your consent and complete the survey measures. Alternately, you may contact Dr. Sue C. Jacobs (sue.c.jacobs@okstate.edu or 405-744-9895) for more information about the study and/or to have one of the researchers below assist you in answering the research questions by entering them into a computer. Any answers or personal information you provide will be anonymous as you will not provide your name. If you have questions about your rights as a research volunteer, you may contact the IRB Office at 223 Scott Hall, Stillwater, OK 74078, 405-744-3377 or irb@okstate.edu. We hope you are able to be part of this research. What we learn will be reported as group data only and made available to service agencies, health and mental health providers, equality centers, professional journals, meetings, or others who request it. Your participation is voluntary and you will receive no compensation except to know you are contributing to knowledge about an important matter. Equality Center Pride Store These beautiful pendants celebrating the 6/26/15 SCOTUS Decision in favor of marriage equality are available in our Pride Store for $17. If you would like your pendant sent to you, there will be an additional $3 cost for shipping. Contact Stewart Wallace at stewartwallace@cox.net with any questions or concerns. Click here to purchase your pendant today! Be sure to "Like" the OkEq Pride Store Facebook page to keep up with the new items and new sale items Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library 4/23/26, 5:26 PM �OkEq eNews February 10th, 2016 12 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-February-10th--201... "Becoming Two-Spirit" by Brian Joseph Gilley The Two-Spirit man occupies a singular place in Native American culture, balancing the male and the female spirit even as he tries to blend gay and Native identity. The accompanying ambiguities of gender and culture come into vivid relief in the powerful and poignant Becoming Two-Spirit, the first book to take an in-depth look at contemporary American Indian gender diversity. Drawing on a wealth of observations from interviews, oral histories, and meetings and ceremonies, Brian Joseph Gilley provides an intimate view of how Two-Spirit men in Colorado and Oklahoma struggle to redefine themselves and their communities. Becoming Two-Syfrft7 BRIA The Two-Spirit men who appear in Gilley's book speak frankly of homophobia within their communities, a persistent prejudice that is largely misunderstood or misrepresented by outsiders. Gilley gives detailed accounts of the ways in which these men modify gay and Native identity as a means of dealing with their alienation from tribal communities and families. With these compromises, he suggests, they construct an identity that challenges their alienation while at the same time situating themselves within contemporary notions of American Indian identity. He also shows how their creativity is reflected in the communities they build with one another, the development of their own social practices, and a national network of individuals linked in their search for self and social acceptance. JOS Pl! ILL Y GLry Identity and Social Acceptance in Indian Country Find this selection and more by visiting the Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library . Equality Gala 2016: The Revolution Continues Saturday, April 30, 2016 Co-Chairs Mary & Sharon Bishop-Baldwin invite you to the 2016 Equality Gala. For sponsorship and ticket information click here. 4/23/26, 5:26 PM �OkEq eNews February 10th, 2016 13 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-February-10th--201... James Murray Follies March 5, 9:00 p.m. Tulsa Eagle 1338 E 3rd St Tulsa, OK 74120 Please join the ICAO Board of Directors for our Annual Fundraiser March 5, 2016 at Tulsa Eagle Proceeds benefit the ICAO's Operational Fund We will also be announcing our Reign IX Monarch Candidates. (Public Voting will take place, April 1st and 2nd in Tulsa & OKC - times/locations TBA). 4/23/26, 5:26 PM �OkEq eNews February 10th, 2016 14 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-February-10th--201... Faith, Trust and Pixie Dust April 8-10 Renaissance Tulsa Hotel & Convention Center 6808 S 107th E Ave Tulsa, OK 74133 Please join Absolute Empress VIII Chelsea Ray Star for Coronation IX Weekend April 8-10, 2016 at the Renaissance Tulsa Hotel and Convention Center Visit our Coronation IX website pages - www.impcourtok.org for t ickets (early bird rate ends March 31, 2016 ) and Program Ad Information (Ads needed by March 4, 2016 ) WORKFORCE TULSA Job Openings Management Trainee $40,000/year+ Learn all aspects of the company and make an immediate impact on driving results, as a go through rotations in various departments. M-F 8am-5pm. Must have a Bachelor's Degree or will obtain one within 6 months. Must be 21 years or older and willing to relocate, if needed. Must have valid Driver's License and ability to drive a company van/truck. Sales Representative $40,000/year+ If you're a "discovery finder" and can close a deal successfully, this company is looking for you. M-F 8am-5pm Must have a Clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR), HS Diploma/GED required,1 year of sales experience required, preferably B2B sales Electrical Apprenticeship $12/hour It's an "Earn as you learn" 4 year apprenticeship where you learn all aspects of being an electrician. 80% handson and 20% classroom learning Full Time position Patient Care Assistants / Home Health Aides $8.50 - $10.00/hour Depending on Experience Assist the elderly, convalescents, or persons with disabilities with daily living activities. Monday - Friday 8am-5pm / No Weekends, No experience required. Must have a dependable vehicle, valid DL, and insurance [ill Ability to pass background check and drug screening r---------------------------------------------------------------------------, I okeq Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Hours: Mon - Sat Noon-9 p.m. | Sun Noon-6 p.m. Oklahomans for Equality | 621 E. 4th Street | Tulsa, OK 74120 | 918.743.4297 www.okeq.org I ~---------------------------------------------------------------------------~ 4/23/26, 5:26 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/1bc6c57c05a65e7c48e9de67f34551c9.pdf 813f9f68bb742c09ab18c50078fe7ede PDF Text Text OkEq eNews February 17th, 2016 1 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-February-17th--201... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq eNews February 17th, 2016 In This Issue EBA Sponsor EBA Mixer Domestic Violence Survivors Support Group. Non-Binary Support Group "'I 0 4 2015 Donation Tax Letter t'("\<!.'' o\\-r-e""t""~~- - oeo"" Learning Stories with Dr.Shelly Tochluk LGBT Family Law Seminar e year Jan r f irst na . Blood Drive Married filing jointly? In Oklahoma? Affordable Care Act got you confused? Let us help you file your 2015 tax returns! Tulsa Pride Meeting The Empress' Ball Girl Scout Cookie Sale Green Country Bears Donate to Cub Scouts Tulsa Metro Softball League Kelly Kirby CPA Council Oak Men's Chorale Pryor Rendering Certified Public Accountant Gamily a professional corporation OSU Research Project (918) 747-5466 Pride Store Rainbow Library 4815 S Harvard, Ste 205 Tulsa, OK 74135 January Volunteer of the Month kelly@kkirby.com James Murray Follies Video eNews 2016 Equality Gala www.kkirby.com Faith, Trust and Pixie Dus Workforce Tulsa Gala Award Recipients Proudly serving Oklahoma's LGBTQ community since 1982. Equality Business Alliance Mixer February 17, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Baker Bryant, PLLC 5407 S Lewis Ave, Ste 100, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74105 OkEq Board Meeting 7 p.m. Thursday, February 18th Dennis R. Neill Equality Center All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. E UALITY Business Alliance OkEq Art Exhibit --4/23/26, 5:27 PM �OkEq eNews February 17th, 2016 2 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-February-17th--201... The February exhibit at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center feature works by Bruce Docker Our host for February will be Baker Bryant Attorneys at Law PLLC. Baker Bryant is a boutique law firm specializing in you ... your life and your legacy. Please take a tour of their services and contact them to schedule an appointment. They look forward to offering you superior customer service, high attention to detail, and a welcoming environment that celebrates the diversity of our community. Andrew Grimes Cub Scouts of OkEq The Equality Business Alliance networking mixers are terrific venues for you to meet prospective clients. Mixers are open to non-members as well as EBA members. Be sure to bring business cards, business information, brochures, etc. Hosting a networking mixer is a great way to showcase your business. You may host at your establishment or use the Equality Center. If you would like to host a mixer, send an email to olivia.cotter@okeq.org for more information. Oklahomans for Equality has a new Cub Scout Pack. The meetings with families of boys in 1st through 5th grades and volunteers interested in Cub Scouts are held on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Domestic Violence Survivors Support Group February 17, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St Tulsa, OK 74120 Domestic violence is the use of physical, sexual, threatening or emotional force to frighten, intimidate and control an intimate partner. This support and educational group is for individuals who have survived domestic violence and are ready to explore their personal healing process and find hope. The group will provide emotional support, information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal, and may include specific goals such as creating a safety plan, reducing risk of future violence, increasing positive coping skills and addressing the impact of trauma. A specialized therapist will provide the free services, and confidentiality is paramount. For more information contact Jim Scholl at 918.631.2722. Intake Mia Pearl Non-Binary Support Group February 17, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St Tulsa, OK 74120 A new support group is starting for folks who identify with non-binary genders, including but not limited to, genderqueer, genderfluid, agender, bigender, neutrois, genderflux, and more. This group will be a safe space to discuss our identities, receive support, and build a strong non-binary community in Tulsa. Facilitator Jim Scholl Gamily Gamily (Gay-Family) is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBT parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Gamily contact olivia.cotter@okeq.org Lawyer in the Library February - May will be the second Wednesday of the month from 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 pm.m. Lawyer in the Library is an opportunity to meet with a lawyer about topics such as family law (divorce, paternity, custody, child 4/23/26, 5:27 PM �OkEq eNews February 17th, 2016 3 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-February-17th--201... For information contact Vic Wiener at vfwiener@gmail.com 2015 Donation Tax Donation Letters Tax receipts for donations made to Oklahomans for Equality in 2015 were recently mailed. If you have not received your tax receipt or have questions regarding your receipt, please contact Alyssa Bryant, OkEq Treasurer, Treasurer@OkEq.org Learning Stories with Dr.Shelly Tochluk February 19, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St Tulsa, OK 74120 The YWCA presents Learning Stories with Dr. Shelly Tochluk. An educator, with a background in psychology, I spent ten years as a researcher, counselor, and teacher in California's public schools. I now train teachers to work with Los Angeles' diverse school population as Chair of the Education Department at Mount St. Mary's College. My personal dedication to confront issues of race developed first through my participation with UCLA's NCAA Division-1 All-American Track and Field 4X400 meter relay team and later through my inner city teaching experiences. I currently work with AWARE-LA (Alliance of White Anti-Racists Everywhere-Los Angeles). With this group, I co-created a workshop series that leads white people into a deeper understanding of their personal relationship to race, white privilege, and systemic racism. I am committed to speaking at community forums whenever possible to highlight issues of white racial identity. LGBT Family Law Seminar February 23, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St Tulsa, OK 74120 support), landlord/tenant , estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment necessary.. Healthcare Navigator Do you need assistance with open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare? Meet with Mary Jones, Planned Parenthood's Healthcare Navigator. She will be more than happy to help anyone and everyone who is interested in enrolling with the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare. Contact Mary Jones at 918-587-7421 or mary.jones@ppheartland.org Counseling Services Weekdays By appointment Adult individual, Substance Abuse & PTSD counseling is available at no cost. Appointments are required. Contact Jim Scholl 918.631.2722 LGBT families have existed for years, but only recently has Oklahoma law begun recognizing us. With the recent development in the law, comes new responsibilities for our community to ensure that our children are protected. Please join us for an informational seminar on a variety of family law topics, including, but not limited to, marriage, adoption, divorce, child custody issues, military service as it relates to family law, etc. Facilitated by Chris Brecht, who represented Crystal and Julie Loveland-Davis in becoming the first same sex couple to be granted a second parent adoption in Tulsa, by District Court Judge Kurt Glassco. Now Oklahoma officially recognizes the 3 yr old Kyler has two Mommies. Chris will be speaking on adoption and other child custody issues. He will be able to answers questions you may have regarding family law in Oklahoma. Give Blood for Some Buddy You Love February 24, 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Dennis R Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St Tulsa, OK 74120 Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a Sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required Contact Dr. Kurt Choate, LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org Oklahomans for Equality will host a blood drive from 3 to 7 p.m. Feb. 24 at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center, 621 E. Fourth St. in Tulsa. All women and heterosexual men are encouraged to donate, and new rules from the FDA will now allow the Oklahoma Blood Institute to accept donations from gay and bisexual 4/23/26, 5:27 PM �OkEq eNews February 17th, 2016 4 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-February-17th--201... men who have been celibate for a year or longer. Wednesdays and Thursdays By appointment Gender identity, sexual orientation, mood problems, anxiety concerns, and/or those recovering from traumatic events. Appointments are required. Contact Joe Currin joe.currin@okeq.org Still, we know that leaves out a lot of you, so OkEq is encouraging all gay and bi men to find a buddy who is willing to donate on their behalf and accompany that buddy to the blood drive! Gay and bi men who attend will get the same post-donation snacks and goodies as their buddies, and OkEq will have a photo booth set up where you can commemorate the occasion! We'll also have a letter to the FDA that you can sign stating that you support blood donation standards that maintain the safety of the nation's blood supply while still allowing more gay and bi men to donate. Appointments for donation are encouraged and will ensure that you don't have a long wait. To make an appointment, go online https://www.yourbloodinstitute.org/donor/schedules/ drive_schedule/184689 For more information about the blood drive, contact Oklahomans for Equality Program Director Jose Vega at(918) 743-4297 or jose.vega@okeq.org For information about blood donation, including whether you're eligible, call the Oklahoma Blood Institute at(918) 477-0400 or go online to www.obi.org . Tulsa Pride Meeting February 25, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St Tulsa, OK 74120 Thank you so much for attending the January Tulsa Pride meeting. We look forward to seeing you at our February meeting. It will be held Thursday February 25th at 7:00 pm. We will meet at OKEQ in the event center. Thanks! A ide ~~ p TU LS A WEEKEND OF PRIDE Tulsa Pride Bingo 2016 February 26, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St. Tulsa , Oklahoma 74120 Join us for our second Tulsa Pride Bingo of 2016. The beautiful and outrageous Nicole Carrington will be our host once again. Nicole has invited Rainbow Granny and Trailer Trash Teresa to join her for our biggest pride fundraiser this Pride season. Super Hot DJ Crystal will be spinning the beat for our rapid rounds of Pride Bingo and DJing our Lip Sync Contest. You don't want to miss the fun, click here to put this on your calendar now! Admission is $10 for general admission, $20 Adult Beverage admission or buy a whole table for 8 bingo bangers for $200 which includes unlimited drinks for your table. Proceeds go toward Tulsa Pride 2016. Click here to make your reservation online. Tables go fast! For more information contact olivia.cotter@okeq.org Girl Scout Cookie Sale March 3, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Weekdays By appointment. Adult individual and couples counseling is available at no cost. Appointments are required. Contact Emily Howell 918.594.8568 emily.howell@okeq.org Weekdays By appointment Adults, individuals, and couples counseling is available at no cost. Appointments are required. Contact Douglas Knutson 918-594-8568 douglas.knutson@okeq.org SOS Group Mondays 7:00 pm This open Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) Recovery and Sobriety Group meets every Monday at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information, visit www.SOSTulsa.org Live Free! Coming Out Workshop 4/23/26, 5:27 PM �OkEq eNews February 17th, 2016 5 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-February-17th--201... 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 In support of Girl Scouts being an inclusive organization, Oklahomans for Equality will host the Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma cookie sale at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center on Thursday, March 3rd, 2016 starting at 5:30p.m.. The cookies will cost $4.00 per box and will include: Thin Mints, Tagalongs (peanut butter & chocolate patties), Sonomas (chocolate, caramel & coconut cookie), Dosi-dos (peanut butter sandwich cookie), Trefoils (a shortbread cookie), Rah Rah Raisin (oatmeal raisin), Savannah Smiles (a zesty lemon cookie), and a Toffee Tastic gluten free cookie (gluten free is $5.00 a box). 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of the month 7:00 - 8:00 pm. ComingOut@OkEq.org Facilitated by James Prather Brought to You Bi the Letter B First Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m. Green Country Bears Donate to Cub Scouts The group is open to all bi, pan, queer, fluid folks and their allies. Last week the Green Country Bears made a generous donation of $500.00 to the Cub Scout Pack. Lead by Andrew Grimes. This local pack meets here at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center every Wednesday from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tulsa Metro Softball League Hey TMSL Players & Fans! As the weather warms up, we are gearing up for another spring season of LGBT-friendly softball. This year, we want to continue to grow from the 2015 Spring Season on Sunday Funday. Last season, the TMSL Board decided to return to its roots and bring back the fun on the softball field. In years past, TMSL has been a great way to get to know members of the community and has fostered some life-long friendships. We want to continue with this growth, and want you to be a part of it! Several of the comments and suggestions we have received focus on the fact that TMSL has become increasingly more competitive over the years, and some have felt left out in the process. The Board realizes that TMSL has strayed a bit from the recreational side of things, and we are working on going back to that and increasing participation. SAGE Tulsa (Service & Advocacy For Gay Elders) Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan '•..••. I •• I • 1 I I I Tulsa Area Prime Timers Don't worry about having to play without your friends. When you register, simply let us know who you would like to play with, and we will do our best to accommodate all requests. If you have two or three friends that you 4/23/26, 5:27 PM �OkEq eNews February 17th, 2016 6 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-February-17th--201... would like to play with, let us know! We will make sure that you get to play on the same team, but also that you are paired up with a diverse and fun team in the process. You don't need to be a member of an existing team or have a group of 10 people to be welcome in TMSL. Sign up by yourself or with however many of your friends you want to, and come out to play ball. This season, too, we are lowering the registration fee to $40 per player for the season, which covers all umpire and field fees. Season is tentatively scheduled to begin in March. Thank you, TMSL Board TMSL is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality. www.tulsametrosoftball.com 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 Yoga by Zach Council Oak Men's Chorale Council Oak Men's Chorale is looking for a few good men...to SING!! If you love to sing, perform and enjoy being around a great group of guys, come join us! COMC is looking for new members and past members to join the chorus for the Spring/Summer season. Joining now means that you will be signing in the concerts this Spring/Summer and also eligible to go with the chorale at GALA Festival in Denver over July 4th weekend. GALA Festival is a held every four years for LGBT choruses from all over the country to perform. There will be 6,000 attendees this year. Rehearsals start February 23 at 7:00 p.m. at Fellowship Congregational Church, 2900 South Harvard, Tulsa. All you have to do to join is come to a rehearsal. Then a simple audition for our Artistic Director Kent Dennis after one of the rehearsals. Don't miss the opportunity to join our group. You'll have a great summer singing and performing for family, friends and our community. Along with a trip to Denver that you will never forget. For more information you can contact us at our website at www.counciloak.org or contact COMC's Artistic Director Kent Dennis. Pryor Rendering Friday, February 19, 7:00 p.m. Cedar Ridge Country Club 10302 South Garnett Road Broken Arrow, OK 74011 Take A Class EVERY SUNDAY @4:30 pm $5.00 per Session Gender Outreach Wednesdays 7:30 pm (First time interview required before attending) Email sharon.queen@okeq.org The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. Lambda Al-Anon Group Pryor Rendering a new musical about coming of age and coming out in 1960s rural Oklahoma by Librettist Shawn Churchman and Composer/ Lyricist Frank Schiro An original musical based on the acclaimed novel Pryor Rendering by Oklahoma native Gary Reed. Pryor Rendering is heartfelt, romantic & full of love and hope. Born on a pool table in his grandfather's beer joint, Charlie Hope is a stranger to his eccentric mother, idolizes his absent father, and is coddled by his Grandpa Chick's stable of floozies. The silence and secrecy of small town life in 1960s Oklahoma forces Charlie to keep his thoughts and feelings hidden. Still, he finds the courage to fall deeply and passionately in love. Against all odds he discovers his destiny in the most unlikely of places. Tulsa is an important part of Pryor Rendering. Experience the music and selections from the show. Talk with the creative team following the performance. Every Friday 7 p.m. Nevermore Edits Every Friday 7:00 pm A Murder of Storytellers looks for voices in genre fiction that are often ignored or asked to change. As a writing group, they seek to help make each other better and foster a sense of community among local writers of all backgrounds. Tickets $75 Cocktails ~ Hors d'oeurvres ~ Show ~ Auction ~ Semi Formal 4/23/26, 5:27 PM �OkEq eNews February 17th, 2016 7 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-February-17th--201... Pryor Rendering - WORLD PREMIERE: Fall 2016 at City Rep, OKC, and American Theatre Company, Tulsa. Your contributions are tax-deductible. Please make check payable to: CityRep for Pryor Rendering c/o Bill Hodge Info: Sue Marinello, Associate Producer, Pryor Rendering suemarinello@optonline.net or visit www. PryorRendering.com listen to music samples under Media Evening hosted by Denis & Julie Schoenhofer, Tulsa EBA & The Gayly Survivors of Incest Anonymous Every Saturday 12:30 pm SIA strives to empower those who have survived childhood sexual abuse (who are not abusing any child), who want to become survivors and thrivers. For more information, visit siawso.org Gamily Wants Your Input OkEq's Gamily (gay-family) program is looking for ideas to improve and grow our program. What kinds of things would you and your family be interested in learning, doing, or seeing? We are looking to get families of all kinds engaged in our program. Ideas for future events include a family dance, science experiments with the Tulsa Children's Museum Discovery Lab, and a tie-dye party. But we want your input! What favorite activities does your family do together? Do you have a skill you would like to teach? Are there any workshops that you've been hoping for? We want to serve our diverse families. Please contact Olivia Cotter with any ideas or suggestions at 918.724.3232 or olivia.cotter@okeq.org Invitation to Participate in Research Factors Related to the Health and Well-being of Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual, Transgender and/or Queer Adults Aged 50 and Older If you identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and/or queer and are age 50 or over, we invite you to participate in a study about factors related to the health and well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and/or queer adults aged 50 and older. We also hope you will pass this invitation on to others. We are a research team from Oklahoma State University in Stillwater and some of us have been working for a number of years to advocate for and learn more about things that contribute to the health and well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and/or queer adults aged 50 or over (LGBTQ+). This study is part of that broader research and has two specific purposes: 1) to learn more about whether the measures in this study, which have been used with younger adults who identify as LGBT+, are also valid for individuals aged 50 or older; and 2) to look at the relationship between these measures and a measure of health and well-being. Game Night Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Room Rentals The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has many spaces for your next meeting or event. To check dates, reserve your next event or receive pricing information, contact sharon.queen@okeq.org Stop by for a quick view of the Event Center and pick up a space rental sheet. EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also strengthens and 4/23/26, 5:27 PM �OkEq eNews February 17th, 2016 8 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-February-17th--201... You are eligible for this study if you are aged 50 and over and identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and/ or queer. If you are interested in learning more about this study, please click here. On the web link, we provide more information about the study, and direct you to where you can give your consent and complete the survey measures. Alternately, you may contact Dr. Sue C. Jacobs (sue.c.jacobs@okstate.edu or 405-744-9895) for more information about the study and/or to have one of the researchers below assist you in answering the research questions by entering them into a computer. Any answers or personal information you provide will be anonymous as you will not provide your name. If you have questions about your rights as a research volunteer, you may contact the IRB Office at 223 Scott Hall, Stillwater, OK 74078, 405-744-3377 or irb@okstate.edu. We hope you are able to be part of this research. What we learn will be reported as group data only and made available to service agencies, health and mental health providers, equality centers, professional journals, meetings, or others who request it. Your participation is voluntary and you will receive no compensation except to know you are contributing to knowledge about an important matter. expands our businesses, careers and community. Equality Center Pride Store Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-bystep instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. Workforce Oklahoma Access Point Open every day These beautiful pendants celebrating the 6/26/15 SCOTUS Decision in favor of marriage equality are available in our Pride Store for $17. If you would like your pendant sent to you, there will be an additional $3 cost for shipping. Contact Stewart Wallace at stewartwallace@cox.net with any questions or concerns. Click here to purchase your pendant today! HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 7 pm Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. MISSION: Be sure to "Like" the OkEq Pride Store Facebook page to keep up with the new items and new sale items Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library "Pryor Rendering" by Gary Reed "" `I'm gay now,' Rae finally blurted.... `Yea,' I nodded, `me too, I guess.' "" With this confession and self-revelation, Charlie Hope, the 18-year-old protagonist of Reed's bittersweet debut novel, experiences an emancipating epiphany. Born in the beer joint owned by his alcoholic grandfather, Chick, in the bleak town of Pryor, Okla., Charlie spends his boyhood accompanying Chick on a marathon bender through the bars and whorehouses of Tulsa. When Chick dies, 13year-old Charlie is left to fend mostly for himself. Brought up in the confusing isolation of his pious, man-hating mother's home, the p Toby Jenkins Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org ,·71 ·.,·:,. ~ .. ,,.:-:,... -- - -, --~i,·. .. ' .. ~ --~ , ' ,, " ' !'lo • .. - Olivia Cotter 4/23/26, 5:27 PM �OkEq eNews February 17th, 2016 9 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-February-17th--201... boy finds nothing to admire in the town's loutish male role models, most of whom work at Pryor Rendering, where the local slaughterhouse's discarded animal parts are melted down into lubricants and fertilizer. A friendship with Dewar, an opportunistic older inmate of the state-run correctional institution for incorrigible boys, initiates the acting-out of Charlie's disturbing secret sexual fantasies. After an alcoholic escapade at an Indian reservation, he is abandoned by Dewar to find his own way. This lyrical and hauntingly forthright novel avoids psychosocial analysis, offering instead poignant insights into the soul of a youth desperate for acceptance in a world filled with rejection. Office Manager Olivia.Cotter@OkEq.org Sharon Queen Facilities Coordinator Sharon.Queen@OkEq.org Find this selection and more by visiting the Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library . Volunteer of the Month February 2016 Tracy Allen Volunteer Coordinator Tracy.Allen@OkEq.org Marty Newman Marty started in 1987 when we were just a phone bank at a secret (safe) location. While the center was on Peoria St., the phone rang frequently back then, 2/3 of the calls were "where are the bars?" & 1/3 were " I think I'm gonna kill myself." When not volunteering Marty enjoys solving the residential real estate needs of Tulsans and is a devoted member of the Historic Preservation Community bettering Tulsa's future by respecting it's historic built environment & fostering healthy economic community revitalization via healthy & creative urban re-development. Jose Vega Program Coordinator Jose.Vega@OkEq.org Marty Recommends everyone to volunteer at OKEQ because to him it is sometimes the highlight of his week, the informal & unpredictable conversations that happen with the folks hanging out at the center, make his nights! If you would like to volunteer contact Jose Vega at jose.vega@okeq.org Check Out OkEq's New Video Enews On YouTube! Our video eNews is a fast fun way to get caught up on major upcoming events at OkEq. We will have a new video available each month highlighting special events. The link below will take you straight to our video. You can subscribe to our YouTube channel to get updates when the new videos are posted. https://youtu.be/bDHkLdrTzgE 4/23/26, 5:27 PM �OkEq eNews February 17th, 2016 10 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-February-17th--201... Equality Gala 2016: The Revolution Continues Saturday, April 30, 2016 Co-Chairs Mary & Sharon Bishop-Baldwin invite you to the 2016 Equality Gala. For sponsorship and ticket information click here. James Murray Follies March 5, 9:00 p.m. Tulsa Eagle 1338 E 3rd St Tulsa, OK 74120 4/23/26, 5:27 PM �OkEq eNews February 17th, 2016 11 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-February-17th--201... Please join the ICAO Board of Directors for our Annual Fundraiser March 5, 2016 at Tulsa Eagle Proceeds benefit the ICAO's Operational Fund We will also be announcing our Reign IX Monarch Candidates. (Public Voting will take place, April 1st and 2nd in Tulsa & OKC - times/locations TBA). Faith, Trust and Pixie Dust April 8-10 Renaissance Tulsa Hotel & Convention Center 6808 S 107th E Ave Tulsa, OK 74133 Please join Absolute Empress VIII Chelsea Ray Star for Coronation IX Weekend April 8-10, 2016 4/23/26, 5:27 PM �OkEq eNews February 17th, 2016 12 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-February-17th--201... at the Renaissance Tulsa Hotel and Convention Center Visit our Coronation IX website pages - www.impcourtok.org for t ickets (early bird rate ends March 31, 2016 ) and Program Ad Information (Ads needed by March 4, 2016 ) WORKFORCE TULSA Job Openings \No. Property Manager and Associate Property Manager $11.00-$13.00/hour Operate the facility within budget. Manage account receivables. Deliver superb customer service. Supervise & help associate property managers. 1st & 2nd Shift @] Must have a High School Diploma/GED and be proficient in Microsoft Excel llil Must have 1 year of sales and/or customer service experience @] Must have reliable transportation Dump Truck Driver $12 & up (Depending on Experience) Properly & safely transport heavy material to & from the job site 7am-6pm; 10 hour-shift, no including lunch r-.7 L!cJ CDL-B and 3-5 years of experience required []] Must be willing to pick up dump truck in Skiatook Lead Sales Associate $12.50/hour As a Lead Support Associate, you support the retail, service, and commercial teams under the direction of the General Manager. 1st & 2nd shift Must have a high school diploma/GED and a valid driver's license Management Trainee $40,000/year+ Learn all aspects of the company and make an immediate impact on driving results, as a go through rotations in various departments. M-F 8am-5pm llil Must have a Bachelor's Degree or be willing to obtain one within 6 months. @] Must be 21 years or older and willing to relocate, if needed [BJ Must have valid d river's license and ability to drive a company van/truck. Sales Representative $40,000/year+ If you're a "discovery finder" and can close a deal successfully, this company is looking for you. M-F 8am-5pm @] Must have a clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) llil HS Diploma/GED required []] 1 year of sales experience required, preferably B2B sales Electrical Apprenticeship $12/hour It's an "Earn as you learn" 4 year apprenticeship where you learn all aspects of being an electrician. 80% hands-on and 20% classroom learning Full Time position Collectors $11.56/hour plus commission Making outbound telephone calls to customers who are overdue on their payments; negotiate payments and collect payment transactions. No collections experience required Must have intermediate computer skills Clean background required Must have open availability Patient Care Assistants / Home Health Aides $8.50 - $10.00/hour Depending on Experience Assist the elderly, convalescents, or persons with disabilities with daily living activities. Monday - Friday 8am-5pm / No Weekends, No experience required 00 Must have a dependable vehicle, valid DL, and insurance []] Ability to pass background check and drug screening Food Service Team Member Starting at $7.50/hour - $9.00/hour Several shifts available; Daytime help will be paid more (Depending on Experience). Several Positions: Cashiers, Custard, Drive-Through, Grill, Fryer Must have an upbeat, positive attitude, and excellent customer service skills 4/23/26, 5:27 PM �OkEq eNews February 17th, 2016 13 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-February-17th--201... @] Must have Food Handler's Card within the first 30 days of employment Director of Operations RN $50k-$55k/year Depending on Experience Will be in a teaching atmosphere to instruct and direct the operations of a skilled nursing facility. Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm Comprehensive Benefits! r::7 L!l.l Must have 2 years of Registered Nursing experience in a skilled nursing facility @] Ability to pass a background check and drug screening RNs and LPNs $17.00 - $30.00/hour Assess patient health problems and implements a nursing care plan. Administer nursing care to the ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients. Full and Part Time positions available; Shifts range from 7am-11pm $500.00 sign on bonus for a limited time! Comprehensive benefits! r::7 L!l.l Ability to pass a background check and drug screening r::7 L!l.l Must have an unrestricted license to practice in the state of Oklahoma and current CPR Custodians/Janitorial $8.50/hour- $10.00/hour (FT) Monday-Sunday 7:30am-3:30pm/3:30pm-12:00am (PT) Monday-Sunday 9:00am-12:00pm r::7 L!l.l Ability to safely lift bags weighing up to 60lbs. r-7 L!l.l Ability to pass a background check and drug screening (FT Position) Must have a valid Driver's license and Birth Certificate/Passport 1) Go online and create a www.okjobmatch.com job seeker account. Provide your Job Seeker Account Number when you come into our office. 2) Attend an Introduction to Services Orientation at any of the following days or times: 3) Bring the following documents with you: Resume, if you have one 2 forms of ID (i.e., Driver's License, Social Security card, CDIB, Passport). []] Veterans brings DD214 certification How to Enroll: Mon, Wed, or Fri at 10:00 a.m. / Tues or Thurs at 1:30 p.m. Workforce Tulsa 14002 E. 21st Street, Ste. 1030 Tulsa, OK 74134 918-796-1200 ~ Workforce Tulsa Conducts Pre-Screen Interviews with Enrolled Participants Only ~ Please contact our Business Services Coordinator for more information Dominique Clarke: dclarke@grantassociatesinc.com Equal Opportunity Employer/Program and Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Voice: 1-800-522-8506 and TDD/TTY: 1-800-722-0353 r---------------------------------------------------------------------------, I okeq Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Hours: Mon - Sat Noon-9 p.m. | Sun Noon-6 p.m. Oklahomans for Equality | 621 E. 4th Street | Tulsa, OK 74120 | 918.743.4297 www.okeq.org I L---------------------------------------------------------------------------~ 4/23/26, 5:27 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/383a9fac33e3a95815b2397eb2dee82e.pdf 7e00be73ce1ab654dbd8aa77a23e7e94 PDF Text Text OkEq eNews February 24th, 2016 1 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-February-24th--201... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq eNews February 24th, 2016 In This Issue EBA Sponsor Havah Gordon Sponsoring the Week Blood Drive The Empress' Ball 2015 Donation Tax Letter "'I 0 4 t'("\<!.'' o\\-r-e""t""~~- - Tulsa Pride Meeting oeo"" Passage e year Jan r f irst na "First Thursday" Art Exhibit . Girl Scout Cookie Sale Married filing jointly? In Oklahoma? Affordable Care Act got you confused? Let us help you file your 2015 tax returns! My Oklahoma Town Hall Meeting Ladies Social Club Tulsa Metro Softball League Gamily EBA Mixer Kelly Kirby CPA Certified Public Accountant a professional corporation Worforce Recruitment Event "An Act of Love" Film Screenin Green Country Bears Donate to Cub Scouts Invitation to Participate in Research (918) 747-5466 OSU Research Project Pride Store 4815 S Harvard, Ste 205 Tulsa, OK 74135 kelly@kkirby.com www.kkirby.com Rainbow Library January Volunteer of the Month Video eNews 2016 Equality Gala James Murray Follies Faith, Trust and Pixie Dus Featured Article Featured Article Proudly serving Oklahoma's LGBTQ community since 1982. Havah Gordon Sponsoring the Week February 21 - 27 OkEq Board Meeting 7 p.m. Thursday, March 24th Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Havah Gordon is sponsoring the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center for the All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. OkEq Art Exhibit 4/23/26, 5:28 PM �OkEq eNews February 24th, 2016 2 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-February-24th--201... whole week in honor of her birthday on February 21st. She has been a member of OkEq for 18 years. Happy Birthday Havah! The February exhibit at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center feature works by Bruce Docker Click here to sponsor a day to honor your special occasion. Give Blood for Some Buddy You Love February 24, 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Dennis R Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St Tulsa, OK 74120 Oklahomans for Equality will host a blood drive from 3 to 7 p.m. Feb. 24 at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center, 621 E. Fourth St. in Tulsa. All women and heterosexual men are encouraged to donate, and new rules from the FDA will now allow the Oklahoma Blood Institute to accept donations from gay and bisexual men who have been celibate for a year or longer. Still, we know that leaves out a lot of you, so OkEq is encouraging all gay and bi men to find a buddy who is willing to donate on their behalf and accompany that buddy to the blood drive! Gay and bi men who attend will get the same post-donation snacks and goodies as their buddies, and OkEq will have a photo booth set up where you can commemorate the occasion! We'll also have a letter to the FDA that you can sign stating that you support blood donation standards that maintain the safety of the nation's blood supply while still allowing more gay and bi men to donate. Andrew Grimes Cub Scouts of OkEq Oklahomans for Equality has a new Cub Scout Pack. The meetings with families of boys in 1st through 5th grades and volunteers interested in Cub Scouts are held on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Appointments for donation are encouraged and will ensure that you don't have a long wait. To make an appointment, go online https://www.yourbloodinstitute.org/donor/schedules/ drive_schedule/184689 For more information about the blood drive, contact Oklahomans for Equality Program Director Jose Vega at(918) 743-4297 or jose.vega@okeq.org For information about blood donation, including whether you're eligible, call the Oklahoma Blood Institute at(918) 477-0400 or go online to www.obi.org . Gamily Tulsa Pride Bingo 2016 February 26, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St. Tulsa , Oklahoma 74120 Join us for our second Tulsa Pride Bingo of 2016. The beautiful and outrageous Nicole Carrington will be our host once again. Nicole has invited Rainbow Granny and Trailer Trash Teresa to join her for our biggest pride fundraiser this Pride season. Super Hot DJ Crystal will be spinning the beat for our rapid rounds of Pride Bingo and DJing our Lip Sync Contest. You don't want to miss the fun, click here to put this on your calendar now! Admission is $10 for general admission, $20 Adult Beverage admission or buy a whole table for 8 bingo bangers for $200 which includes unlimited drinks for your table. Gamily (Gay-Family) is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBT parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Gamily contact olivia.cotter@okeq.org Lawyer in the Library February - May will be the second Wednesday of the month from 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 pm.m. Lawyer in the Library is an opportunity to meet with a lawyer 4/23/26, 5:28 PM �OkEq eNews February 24th, 2016 3 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-February-24th--201... Proceeds go toward Tulsa Pride 2016. Click here to make your reservation online. Tables go fast! For more information contact olivia.cotter@okeq.org 2015 Donation Tax Donation Letters Tax receipts for donations made to Oklahomans for Equality in 2015 were recently mailed. If you have not received your tax receipt or have questions regarding your receipt, please contact Alyssa Bryant, OkEq Treasurer, Treasurer@OkEq.org Tulsa Pride Meeting February 25, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St Tulsa, OK 74120 Thank you so much for attending the January Tulsa Pride meeting. We look forward to seeing you at our February meeting. It will be held Thursday February 25th at 7:00 pm. We will meet at OKEQ in the event center. Thanks! ~~ p TU LSA! d e about topics such as family law (divorce, paternity, custody, child support), landlord/tenant , estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment necessary.. Healthcare Navigator Do you need assistance with open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare? Meet with Mary Jones, Planned Parenthood's Healthcare Navigator. She will be more than happy to help anyone and everyone who is interested in enrolling with the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare. Contact Mary Jones at 918-587-7421 or mary.jones@ppheartland.org - ~ -- - - - Counseling Services A WEEKEND OF PRIDE Passage March 1, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St Tulsa, OK 74120 A peer support group with an exploration of the various changes individuals might experience in life. Some examples are marriages or life commitments and break ups, coming out (with possible loses that are involved), death of a loved one, beloved pet, job loss or career change, to name a few. We call this "Passage" because life-changing events are a process that deserve to be treated with compassion and awareness. We will explore helpful techniques to use to become more mindful and have healthier communication with self and others. In addition, these sessions will learn practical ways to reduce stress. Weekdays By appointment Adult individual, Substance Abuse & PTSD counseling is available at no cost. Appointments are required. Contact Jim Scholl 918.631.2722 The group will meet the first Tuesday of every month at 6:00 p.m and is facilitated by Denise Womack. "First Thursday" Art Exhibit: featuring the combined works of Christina Rhodes, Janet Fadler Davie, Nels Sterling Bentson and Di Klepac March 3, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St Tulsa, OK 74120 The March Oklahomans for Equ ality (OkEq) showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center (621 E. 4 th Street in Downtown Tulsa) will feature the combined works of Christina Rhodes, Janet Fadler Davie, Nels Sterling Bentson and myself beginning with a reception on Thursday, March 3 rd from 6-9pm and continuing throughout the month. Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a Sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required Contact Dr. Kurt Choate, LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org This exhibit will be an exciting group showing of new works. The amazing talents of Christina Rhodes, Janet Fadler Davie, Nels Sterling Bentson and Di Klepac will include urban and rural perspectives. Christina Rhodes is mostly self-taught. She has many passions, including jewelry design and creation - incorporating people's 4/23/26, 5:28 PM �OkEq eNews February 24th, 2016 4 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-February-24th--201... sentimental older pieces of jewelry into the center piece of her new interpretation; her current consuming passion is using acrylics as her painting medium while exploring different subject matter. Her creativity comes from deep within herself and she finds inspiration in everyday life. For more than thirty years, Janet Fadler Davie has created her art in the form of murals, decorative painting on furniture and faux finishes in homes and businesses throughout Tulsa and across the United States and Mexico. Beginning with formal oil lessons at the age of nine, and continuing with an Associate Degree in Fine Art and Faux Effects training in high-end furniture finishes, Janet has developed a wide array of decorative painting skills. She is the owner of The Artist's Loft - a working studio specializing in high craft and furniture repurposing. Janet's artwork has been published in Better Homes and Gardens, Southern Living, Oklahoma Magazine and Tulsa People. Nels Sterling Bentson has shown her art throughout the United States - from Oregon to Southern Florida. She creates her art in a variety of mediums but her favorite is painted canvas with works varying in size from miniatures to wall murals, along with commissioned pieces. She speaks of her art: "I like all art and I love water based paint most. I believe water is a spiritual element and transfers a magical effect when the artist and the color moves on the surface of the work. I hope the combination of water and paint will make magic for you also. I feel that Spirit moves the water which moves the paint as I let it work". She was born in the sandy town of Cactus, Texas - then moved to the Ozarks. She has traveled extensively throughout her life and has a B.F.A. in Fine Arts and Art Education from the University of Oklahoma. With heritage from her father (a Norwegian) and her mother (a full Western Cherokee), she speaks of a connection: "I believe this Indian heritage connects me to a special love of nature. I paint as a way to feel that connection. To close the gap with the Great Spirit". Wednesdays and Thursdays By appointment Gender identity, sexual orientation, mood problems, anxiety concerns, and/or those recovering from traumatic events. Appointments are required. Contact Joe Currin joe.currin@okeq.org Weekdays By appointment. Adult individual and couples counseling is available at no cost. Appointments are required. Contact Emily Howell 918.594.8568 emily.howell@okeq.org Di Klepac, originally from the Austin area, has lived in Tulsa for over two decades. Di paints what she sees in her subjects, bringing unique meaning to her art. Di's early development was colored at age 7 by watching her sister paint in the family studio. Di's use of color and forceful strokes in textured tempura reach deep into the soul of the subject matter and pull out the artist's visions that live on that canvas. She says of her work: "The foremost concern in my work has always been a search for subject matter. My paintings usually reflect an unconscious dream in which the creations are part of the waking world of the dreamer. Diversity and quality are always what I hope for in my works - and that hope is a work in progress". The show begins with a reception on Thursday, March 3rd from 6-9pm where there will be a door prize drawn of the artist's work; the show continues throughout the month. www.okeq.org Girl Scout Cookie Sale March 3, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 In support of Girl Scouts being an inclusive organization, Oklahomans for Equality will host the Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma cookie sale at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center on Thursday, March 3rd, 2016 starting at 5:30p.m.. Weekdays By appointment Adults, individuals, and couples counseling is available at no cost. Appointments are required. Contact Douglas Knutson 918-594-8568 douglas.knutson@okeq.org Sexual Assault Survivors Support Group First Wednesday of each month from 6-9 p.m. 4/23/26, 5:28 PM �OkEq eNews February 24th, 2016 5 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-February-24th--201... The cookies will cost $4.00 per box and will include: Thin Mints, Tagalongs (peanut butter & chocolate patties), Sonomas (chocolate, caramel & coconut cookie), Dosi-dos (peanut butter sandwich cookie), Trefoils (a shortbread cookie), Rah Rah Raisin (oatmeal raisin), Savannah Smiles (a zesty lemon cookie), and a Toffee Tastic gluten free cookie (gluten free is $5.00 a box). My Oklahoma Town Hall Meeting March 6, 2:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St Tulsa, OK 74120 Town Hall meeting and advocacy training in response to anti-LGBT bills presently before the Oklahoma Legislative session. Participants will be trained and make phone calls to legislator's offices and leave voice mail messages. Participants will write personal notes and letters to legislators. Stationary and stamps will be provided. Will also coordinate scheduled trips to the Oklahoma State Capitol to visit with legislators. Child care available upon request. To arrange child care please email olivia.cotter@okeq.org Ladies Social Club March 11, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St Tulsa, OK 74120 Join the Ladies Social Club March 11 for Paintin' & Drinkin'! Social painting is all the rage, and if you haven't done it before, here's your chance! No artistic experience necessary! You'll be led through the painting step-by-step by the very talented Monica Connors, and at the end of the night you'll go home with a beautiful piece of art that YOU created! The class costs $20, which covers all your supplies. You won't need to bring anything. To make sure that everyone gets the best instruction possible, we have a maximum capacity of 20 people. To register, join our private Facebook group (information and link below), and registration instructions are in the event description. This will fill up, so don't wait! Connect with the LSC on Facebook by searching for OkEq Ladies Social Club (or click here). Questions? Email Kelley Parker, LSC facilitator, at ladiessocialclubtulsa@gmail.com. Tulsa Metro Softball League Hey TMSL Players & Fans! As the weather warms up, we are gearing up for another spring season of LGBT-friendly softball. This year, we want to continue to grow from the 2015 Spring Season on Sunday Funday. Last season, the TMSL Board decided to return to its roots and bring back the fun on the softball field. In years past, TMSL has been a great way to get to know members of the community and has fostered some life-long friendships. We want to continue with this growth, and want you to be a part of it! Several of the comments and suggestions we have received focus on Sexual assault is any forced or coerced sexual activity, such as unwanted touching or forced penetration committed against a person's will or without consent. This support group will meet together to discuss their experiences, share ideas, and provide emotional support for one another. Additionally, highly trained providers will offer information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal. Specific goals for sessions may include crises stabilization, safety planning, increasing selfregulatory skills, addressing trauma through cognitive processing, reconnecting to support systems, family and the community, and preventing re-victimization. All services are free of charge, and confidentiality is paramount. For more information contact Jim Scholl at 918.631.2722. Non-Binary Support Group Third Wednesday of each month from 7-9 p.m. A new support group for folks who identify with non-binary genders, including but not limited to, genderqueer, genderfluid, agender, bigender, neutrois, genderflux, and more. This group will be a safe space to discuss our identities, receive support, and build a strong non-binary community in Tulsa. For information contact Vic Wiener at vfwiener@gmail.com Domestic Violence Survivors Support Group Third Wednesday of each month from 6-9 p.m. Domestic violence is the use of physical, sexual, threatening or emotional force to frighten, intimidate and control an intimate partner. This support and educational group is for individuals who have survived domestic violence and are ready to explore their personal healing process and find hope. The group will provide emotional support, information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal, and may include specific goals such as creating a safety plan, reducing risk of future violence, increasing 4/23/26, 5:28 PM �OkEq eNews February 24th, 2016 6 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-February-24th--201... the fact that TMSL has become increasingly more competitive over the years, and some have felt left out in the process. The Board realizes that TMSL has strayed a bit from the recreational side of things, and we are working on going back to that and increasing participation. Don't worry about having to play without your friends. When you register, simply let us know who you would like to play with, and we will do our best to accommodate all requests. If you have two or three friends that you would like to play with, let us know! We will make sure that you get to play on the same team, but also that you are paired up with a diverse and fun team in the process. You don't need to be a member of an existing team or have a group of 10 people to be welcome in TMSL. Sign up by yourself or with however many of your friends you want to, and come out to play ball. This season, too, we are lowering the registration fee to $40 per player for the season, which covers all umpire and field fees. Season is tentatively scheduled to begin in March. Thank you, TMSL Board TMSL is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality. www.tulsametrosoftball.com positive coping skills and addressing the impact of trauma. A specialized therapist will provide the free services, and confidentiality is paramount. For more information contact Jim Scholl at 918.631.2722 SOS Group Mondays 7:00 pm This open Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) Recovery and Sobriety Group meets every Monday at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information, visit www.SOSTulsa.org Live Free! Coming Out Workshop Gamily Wants Your Input OkEq's Gamily (gay-family) program is looking for ideas to improve and grow our program. What kinds of things would you and your family be interested in learning, doing, or seeing? We are looking to get families of all kinds engaged in our program. Ideas for future events include a family dance, science experiments with the Tulsa Children's Museum Discovery Lab, and a tie-dye party. But we want your input! What favorite activities does your family do together? Do you have a skill you would like to teach? Are there any workshops that you've been hoping for? We want to serve our diverse families. Please contact Olivia Cotter with any ideas or suggestions at 918.724.3232 or olivia.cotter@okeq.org 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of the month 7:00 - 8:00 pm. ComingOut@OkEq.org Facilitated by James Prather Brought to You Bi the Letter B First Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m. Equality Business Alliance Mixer March 16, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. The Campbell Hotel 2636 E 11th St, Tulsa, OK 74104 E UALITY Business Alliance The group is open to all bi, pan, queer, fluid folks and their allies. 4/23/26, 5:28 PM �OkEq eNews February 24th, 2016 7 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-February-24th--201... SAGE Tulsa (Service & Advocacy For Gay Elders) Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan ■ if •. . Our host for March will be The Campbell Hotel, Lounge, Event Center & Spa Maxx. Located right on Historic Route 66, this elegant boutique hotel is the perfect destination for a relaxing weekend getaway or a professional business meeting. Let The Campbell Event Center host your conference, wedding or special event. . Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 The Equality Business Alliance networking mixers are terrific venues for you to meet prospective clients. Mixers are open to non-members as well as EBA members. Be sure to bring business cards, business information, brochures, etc. Hosting a networking mixer is a great way to showcase your business. You may host at your establishment or use the Equality Center. If you would like to host a mixer, send an email to olivia.cotter@okeq.org for more information. Yoga by Zach Take A Class EVERY SUNDAY @4:30 pm Worforce Recruitment Event March 16, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St Tulsa, OK 74120 Need a new job? Need help with your resume? Or want to have better interviewing skills? $5.00 per Session Oklahomans for Equality and Workforce ••••• Recruitment Event Gender Outreach Wednesdays 7:30 pm (First time interview required before attending) Email sharon.queen@okeq.org The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. 4/23/26, 5:28 PM �OkEq eNews February 24th, 2016 8 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-February-24th--201... Lambda Al-Anon Group Every Friday 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 16th 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Nevermore Edits Every Friday 7:00 pm Dennis R. Neill Equality Center A Murder of Storytellers looks for voices in genre fiction that are often ignored or asked to change. As a writing group, they seek to help make each other better and foster a sense of community among local writers of all backgrounds. 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 Survivors of Incest Anonymous Every Saturday 12:30 pm Oklahomans for Equality w '.IW .okeq.org Workf or ce Tu lsa Join Oklahomas for Equality and Workforce on Wednesday, March 16 from 6 PM to 8 PM here at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center for the recruitment event of the year! SIA strives to empower those who have survived childhood sexual abuse (who are not abusing any child), who want to become survivors and thrivers. For more information, visit siawso.org "An Act of Love" Film Screening March 18, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St Tulsa, OK 74120 "An Act of Love"is an award-winning documentary that highlights the struggle for LGBTQ equality in the nation's second largest Christian denomination, United Methodist Church. It is told through the story of a Methodist minister, Reverend Frank Schaefer, who "risked it all" to perform a same-sex wedding for his son. He was subsequently brought up on charges by the United Methodist Church, defrocked and eventually reinstated. This film is presented by the Tulsa area members of Reconciling Ministries Network (rmnetwork.org), a national group of over 32,000 United Methodist members advocating for full inclusion in the United Methodist Church. We welcome all. Read more at anactoflovefilm.com. Game Night Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno Green Country Bears Donate to Cub Scouts 4/23/26, 5:28 PM �OkEq eNews February 24th, 2016 9 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-February-24th--201... Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Room Rentals The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has many spaces for your next meeting or event. To check dates, reserve your next event or receive pricing information, contact sharon.queen@okeq.org Stop by for a quick view of the Event Center and pick up a space rental sheet. g EQ!Busmess UALITY A/1,ance EBA Directory The Green Country Bears made a generous donation of $500.00 to the Cub Scout Pack. Lead by Andrew Grimes. This local pack meets here at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center every Wednesday from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Invitation to Participate in Research The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and community. Looking for people who identify as a member of the lesbian community and are 21 years old or older This study is about the sexuality of both lesbian survivors of breast cancer and lesbian women who have not been diagnosed with breast cancer. Every participant who completes the study will receive a $20 coupon voucher for use at HankyPanky.com. If you have any questions please contact Rosara Torrisi at 516-690-6779 or RRTorrisi@mail.widener.edu Follow this link to complete the survey: https://cumc.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe6/preview/SV_5chCGgUo1595nNz Workforce Oklahoma Access Point Open every day Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-bystep instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 7 pm Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. MISSION: LESBIANS Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. 4/23/26, 5:28 PM �OkEq eNews February 24th, 2016 10 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-February-24th--201... .RrtLI DKCA" I CA CER SURVIVORS ni you t , r· i n 20 upon 11 l' ity W l yours· u· tit -, study t ill r u al IIaukyPrutky. om! Toby Jenkins Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org Invitation to Participate in Research Factors Related to the Health and Well-being of Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual, Transgender and/or Queer Adults Aged 50 and Older If you identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and/or queer and are age 50 or over, we invite you to participate in a study about factors related to the health and well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and/or queer adults aged 50 and older. We also hope you will pass this invitation on to others. Olivia Cotter Office Manager Olivia.Cotter@OkEq.org We are a research team from Oklahoma State University in Stillwater and some of us have been working for a number of years to advocate for and learn more about things that contribute to the health and well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and/or queer adults aged 50 or over (LGBTQ+). This study is part of that broader research and has two specific purposes: 1) to learn more about whether the measures in this study, which have been used with younger adults who identify as LGBT+, are also valid for individuals aged 50 or older; and 2) to look at the relationship between these measures and a measure of health and well-being. Sharon Queen Facilities Coordinator Sharon.Queen@OkEq.org Tracy Allen Volunteer Coordinator Tracy.Allen@OkEq.org Jose Vega Program Coordinator Jose.Vega@OkEq.org You are eligible for this study if you are aged 50 and over and identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and/ or queer. If you are interested in learning more about this study, please click here. On the web link, we provide 4/23/26, 5:28 PM �OkEq eNews February 24th, 2016 11 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-February-24th--201... more information about the study, and direct you to where you can give your consent and complete the survey measures. Alternately, you may contact Dr. Sue C. Jacobs (sue.c.jacobs@okstate.edu or 405-744-9895) for more information about the study and/or to have one of the researchers below assist you in answering the research questions by entering them into a computer. Any answers or personal information you provide will be anonymous as you will not provide your name. If you have questions about your rights as a research volunteer, you may contact the IRB Office at 223 Scott Hall, Stillwater, OK 74078, 405-744-3377 or irb@okstate.edu. We hope you are able to be part of this research. What we learn will be reported as group data only and made available to service agencies, health and mental health providers, equality centers, professional journals, meetings, or others who request it. Your participation is voluntary and you will receive no compensation except to know you are contributing to knowledge about an important matter. --- Equality Center Pride Store These beautiful pendants celebrating the 6/26/15 SCOTUS Decision in favor of marriage equality are available in our Pride Store for $17. If you would like your pendant sent to you, there will be an additional $3 cost for shipping. Contact Stewart Wallace at stewartwallace@cox.net with any questions or concerns. Click here to purchase your pendant today! Be sure to "Like" the OkEq Pride Store Facebook page to keep up with the new items and new sale items Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library "Ex-Gay No Way: Survival and Recovery from Religious Abuse" by Jallen Rix, EdD. Bringing to light an extreme fundamentalist Christian view, this insider's perspective offers hope to people grappling with the aftereffects of a cult-like movement often known as "Reparative Therapy." The movement assumes that going from gay to straight is easily changeable and change-worthy, despite decades of psycho/sexual research to the contrary. Although it did not succeed in making the author-a Southern Baptist who attended an ex-gay ministry at a young agestraight, it did undermine his self-esteem and confuse him significantly, thus leading him to pursue an advanced degree in sexology in order to help others in similar positions. Offering a detailed comparison of the ex-gay world and the phenomenon known as Religious Abuse, this manual shares a personal journey through the hopeless mistreatment and manipulative system of ex-gay ministries and the recovery SURVIVAL ANO RECOVERY ~DOM RHtGOUS ABUSE 4/23/26, 5:28 PM �OkEq eNews February 24th, 2016 12 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-February-24th--201... process involved in regaining strength, acceptance, and selfworth. Find this selection and more by visiting the Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library . Volunteer of the Month February 2016 Marty Newman Marty started in 1987 when we were just a phone bank at a secret (safe) location. While the center was on Peoria St., the phone rang frequently back then, 2/3 of the calls were "where are the bars?" & 1/3 were " I think I'm gonna kill myself." When not volunteering Marty enjoys solving the residential real estate needs of Tulsans and is a devoted member of the Historic Preservation Community bettering Tulsa's future by respecting it's historic built environment & fostering healthy economic community revitalization via healthy & creative urban re-development. Marty Recommends everyone to volunteer at OKEQ because to him it is sometimes the highlight of his week, the informal & unpredictable conversations that happen with the folks hanging out at the center, make his nights! If you would like to volunteer contact Jose Vega at jose.vega@okeq.org Check Out OkEq's New Video Enews On YouTube! Our video eNews is a fast fun way to get caught up on major upcoming events at OkEq. We will have a new video available each month highlighting special events. The link below will take you straight to our video. You can subscribe to our YouTube channel to get updates when the new videos are posted. https://youtu.be/bDHkLdrTzgE Equality Gala 2016: The Revolution Continues Saturday, April 30, 2016 4/23/26, 5:28 PM �OkEq eNews February 24th, 2016 13 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-February-24th--201... Co-Chairs Mary & Sharon Bishop-Baldwin invite you to the 2016 Equality Gala. For sponsorship and ticket information click here. James Murray Follies March 5, 9:00 p.m. Tulsa Eagle 1338 E 3rd St Tulsa, OK 74120 4/23/26, 5:28 PM �OkEq eNews February 24th, 2016 14 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-February-24th--201... Please join the ICAO Board of Directors for our Annual Fundraiser March 5, 2016 at Tulsa Eagle Proceeds benefit the ICAO's Operational Fund We will also be announcing our Reign IX Monarch Candidates. (Public Voting will take place, April 1st and 2nd in Tulsa & OKC - times/locations TBA). Faith, Trust and Pixie Dust April 8-10 Renaissance Tulsa Hotel & Convention Center 6808 S 107th E Ave Tulsa, OK 74133 Please join Absolute Empress VIII Chelsea Ray Star for Coronation IX Weekend April 8-10, 2016 at the Renaissance Tulsa Hotel and Convention Center Visit our Coronation IX website pages - www.impcourtok.org for t ickets (early bird rate ends March 31, 2016 ) and Program Ad Information (Ads needed by March 4, 2016 ) : -----------------------------------------------------------------~ Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Hours: Mon - Sat Noon-9 p.m. | Sun Noon-6 p.m. Oklahomans for Equality | 621 E. 4th Street | Tulsa, OK 74120 | 918.743.4297 www.okeq.org I okeq ___________________________________________________________________________ j L 4/23/26, 5:28 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/b72e76a36ba2b9e622b56e9574f0f569.pdf 0469d2425ee4fff070e669ecb281a596 PDF Text Text OkEq eNews March 3rd, 2016 1 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-3rd--2016.ht... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq eNews March 3rd 2016 In This Issue EBA Sponsor "First Thursday" Art Exhibit Girl Scout Cookie Sale January Volunteer of the Month Video eNews "'I 0 4 t'("\<!.'' o\\-r-e""t""~~- - My Oklahoma Town Hall Meeting oeo"" Ladies Social Club e year Jan r f irst na EBA Mixer . Worforce Recruitment Event Married filing jointly? In Oklahoma? Affordable Care Act got you confused? Let us help you file your 2015 tax returns! Tulsa Metro Softball League "An Act of Love" Film Screenin Awakening Joy Providing Safety and Support Diversity Weekend in Eureka Springs Kelly Kirby CPA Passage Lawyer in the Library Certified Public Accountant Pride Store a professional corporation Rainbow Library (918) 747-5466 4815 S Harvard, Ste 205 Tulsa, OK 74135 Invitation to Participate in Research OSU Research Project James Murray Follies Faith, Trust and Pixie Dus Featured Article kelly@kkirby.com Featured Article www.kkirby.com Proudly serving Oklahoma's LGBTQ community since 1982. OkEq Board Meeting 7 p.m. Thursday, March 24th Dennis R. Neill Equality Center "First Thursday" Art Exhibit: featuring the combined works of Christina Rhodes, Janet Fadler Davie, Nels Sterling Bentson and Di Klepac March 3, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St Tulsa, OK 74120 The March Oklahomans for Equ ality (OkEq) showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center (621 E. 4 th Street in Downtown Tulsa) will feature the combined works of Christina Rhodes, Janet Fadler Davie, Nels Sterling Bentson and myself beginning with a reception on Thursday, March 3 rd from 6-9pm and continuing throughout the month. All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. OkEq Art Exhibit The February exhibit at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center feature works by Bruce Docker 4/23/26, 5:30 PM �OkEq eNews March 3rd, 2016 2 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-3rd--2016.ht... This exhibit will be an exciting group showing of new works. The amazing talents of Christina Rhodes, Janet Fadler Davie, Nels Sterling Bentson and Di Klepac will include urban and rural perspectives. Christina Rhodes is mostly self-taught. She has many passions, including jewelry design and creation - incorporating people's sentimental older pieces of jewelry into the center piece of her new interpretation; her current consuming passion is using acrylics as her painting medium while exploring different subject matter. Her creativity comes from deep within herself and she finds inspiration in everyday life. For more than thirty years, Janet Fadler Davie has created her art in the form of murals, decorative painting on furniture and faux finishes in homes and businesses throughout Tulsa and across the United States and Mexico. Beginning with formal oil lessons at the age of nine, and continuing with an Associate Degree in Fine Art and Faux Effects training in high-end furniture finishes, Janet has developed a wide array of decorative painting skills. She is the owner of The Artist's Loft - a working studio specializing in high craft and furniture repurposing. Janet's artwork has been published in Better Homes and Gardens, Southern Living, Oklahoma Magazine and Tulsa People. Andrew Grimes Cub Scouts of OkEq Nels Sterling Bentson has shown her art throughout the United States - from Oregon to Southern Florida. She creates her art in a variety of mediums but her favorite is painted canvas with works varying in size from miniatures to wall murals, along with commissioned pieces. She speaks of her art: "I like all art and I love water based paint most. I believe water is a spiritual element and transfers a magical effect when the artist and the color moves on the surface of the work. I hope the combination of water and paint will make magic for you also. I feel that Spirit moves the water which moves the paint as I let it work". She was born in the sandy town of Cactus, Texas - then moved to the Ozarks. She has traveled extensively throughout her life and has a B.F.A. in Fine Arts and Art Education from the University of Oklahoma. With heritage from her father (a Norwegian) and her mother (a full Western Cherokee), she speaks of a connection: "I believe this Indian heritage connects me to a special love of nature. I paint as a way to feel that connection. To close the gap with the Great Spirit". Oklahomans for Equality has a new Cub Scout Pack. The meetings with families of boys in 1st through 5th grades and volunteers interested in Cub Scouts are held on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Gamily Di Klepac, originally from the Austin area, has lived in Tulsa for over two decades. Di paints what she sees in her subjects, bringing unique meaning to her art. Di's early development was colored at age 7 by watching her sister paint in the family studio. Di's use of color and forceful strokes in textured tempura reach deep into the soul of the subject matter and pull out the artist's visions that live on that canvas. She says of her work: "The foremost concern in my work has always been a search for subject matter. My paintings usually reflect an unconscious dream in which the creations are part of the waking world of the dreamer. Diversity and quality are always what I hope for in my works - and that hope is a work in progress". The show begins with a reception on Thursday, March 3rd from 6-9pm where there will be a door prize drawn of the artist's work; the show continues throughout the month. www.okeq.org Girl Scout Cookie Sale March 3, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 Gamily (Gay-Family) is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBT parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Gamily contact olivia.cotter@okeq.org Lawyer in the Library February - May will be the second Wednesday of the month from 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 pm.m. Lawyer in the Library is an opportunity to meet with a lawyer about topics such as family law (divorce, paternity, custody, child support), landlord/tenant , estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment necessary.. 4/23/26, 5:30 PM �OkEq eNews March 3rd, 2016 3 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-3rd--2016.ht... In support of Girl Scouts being an inclusive organization, Oklahomans for Equality will host the Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma cookie sale at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center on Thursday, March 3rd, 2016 starting at 5:30p.m.. Healthcare Navigator The cookies will cost $4.00 per box and will include: Thin Mints, Tagalongs (peanut butter & chocolate patties), Sonomas (chocolate, caramel & coconut cookie), Do-si-dos (peanut butter sandwich cookie), Trefoils (a shortbread cookie), Rah Rah Raisin (oatmeal raisin), Savannah Smiles (a zesty lemon cookie), and a Toffee Tastic gluten free cookie (gluten free is $5.00 a box). Do you need assistance with open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare? Meet with Mary Jones, Planned Parenthood's Healthcare Navigator. She will be more than happy to help anyone and everyone who is interested in enrolling with the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare. Contact Mary Jones at 918-587-7421 or mary.jones@ppheartland.org Volunteer of the Month March 2016 Counseling Services David Brooks Parson About three years ago, David decided to volunteer at OKEQ because he wanted to get more involved in the LGBT community. He enjoys being at the front desk of the center, answering the phone and greeting people and being a part of it all. A message from our volunteer of the month: "I would recommend volunteering at OKEQ to anyone who has some free time, and wants to get involved in this amazing organization. I don't think people realize what we have here, in Tulsa, OK, the Buckle of the Bible Belt. We have one of the largest LGBT resource centers in the country, and the world for that matter, and I'm proud to be a part of it!" Weekdays By appointment Adult individual, Substance Abuse & PTSD counseling is available at no cost. Appointments are required. Contact Jim Scholl 918.631.2722 If you would like to volunteer contact Jose Vega at jose.vega@okeq.org Check Out OkEq's New Video Enews On YouTube! Our video eNews is a fast fun way to get caught up on major upcoming events at OkEq. We will have a new video available each month highlighting special events. The link below will take you straight to our video. You can subscribe to our YouTube channel to get updates when the new videos are posted. Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a Sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required Contact Dr. Kurt Choate, LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org https://youtu.be/PexsZ2aSKW0 Wednesdays and Thursdays By appointment Gender identity, sexual orientation, 4/23/26, 5:30 PM �OkEq eNews March 3rd, 2016 4 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-3rd--2016.ht... mood problems, anxiety concerns, and/or those recovering from traumatic events. Appointments are required. Contact Joe Currin joe.currin@okeq.org My Oklahoma Town Hall Meeting March 6, 2:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St Tulsa, OK 74120 Town Hall meeting and advocacy training in response to anti-LGBT bills presently before the Oklahoma Legislative session. Participants will be trained and make phone calls to legislator's offices and leave voice mail messages. Participants will write personal notes and letters to legislators. Stationary and stamps will be provided. Will also coordinate scheduled trips to the Oklahoma State Capitol to visit with legislators. Child care available upon request. To arrange child care please email olivia.cotter@okeq.org Weekdays By appointment. Adult individual and couples counseling is available at no cost. Appointments are required. Contact Emily Howell 918.594.8568 emily.howell@okeq.org Ladies Social Club March 11, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St Tulsa, OK 74120 The Ladies Social Club has definitely hit the ground running! This tremendous group of women has had a blast at our first two monthly events, and we expect our March event to be just as successful. Join us on March 11 for Paintin' & Drinkin'! We will be led step-by-step through a custom painting (made specifically for us!) by the talented Monica Conners, and at the end of the night you'll go home with a beautiful piece of art that YOU created! This painting class has only THREE seats left so act now if you'd like to paint! The class is $20 (a steal!), which will cover all your supplies. To register, join LSC's closed Facebook group (information and link below) and all the instructions you need are in the event description. You must pay via paypal in advance to reserve your seat; an RSVP on the facebook event does not count! This will fill up, so don't wait! Don't want to paint? Class is full? Come anyway! There will be music, light refreshments, games, and plenty of places to sit and hang out with other really cool women. Connect with the LSC on Facebook by searching for OkEq Ladies Social Club (or click here). Questions? Email Kelley Parker, LSC facilitator, at ladiessocialclubtulsa@gmail.com. Equality Business Alliance Mixer March 16, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. The Campbell Hotel 2636 E 11th St, Tulsa, OK 74104 Weekdays By appointment Adults, individuals, and couples counseling is available at no cost. Appointments are required. Contact Douglas Knutson 918-594-8568 douglas.knutson@okeq.org Sexual Assault Survivors Support Group First Wednesday of each month from 6-9 p.m. Sexual assault is any forced or coerced sexual activity, such as unwanted touching or forced penetration committed against a person's will or without consent. This support group will meet together to discuss their experiences, share ideas, and provide emotional support for one another. Additionally, highly trained providers will offer information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal. Specific goals for sessions 4/23/26, 5:30 PM �OkEq eNews March 3rd, 2016 5 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-3rd--2016.ht... E UALITY Business Alliance Our host for March will be The Campbell Hotel, Lounge, Event Center & Spa Maxx. Located right on Historic Route 66, this elegant boutique hotel is the perfect destination for a relaxing weekend getaway or a professional business meeting. Let The Campbell Event Center host your conference, wedding or special event. may include crises stabilization, safety planning, increasing selfregulatory skills, addressing trauma through cognitive processing, reconnecting to support systems, family and the community, and preventing re-victimization. All services are free of charge, and confidentiality is paramount. For more information contact Jim Scholl at 918.631.2722. Non-Binary Support Group Third Wednesday of each month from 7-9 p.m. A new support group for folks who identify with non-binary genders, including but not limited to, genderqueer, genderfluid, agender, bigender, neutrois, genderflux, and more. This group will be a safe space to discuss our identities, receive support, and build a strong non-binary community in Tulsa. For information contact Vic Wiener at vfwiener@gmail.com Domestic Violence Survivors Support Group The Equality Business Alliance networking mixers are terrific venues for you to meet prospective clients. Mixers are open to non-members as well as EBA members. Be sure to bring business cards, business information, brochures, etc. Hosting a networking mixer is a great way to showcase your business. You may host at your establishment or use the Equality Center. If you would like to host a mixer, send an email to olivia.cotter@okeq.org for more information. Worforce Recruitment Event March 16, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St Tulsa, OK 74120 Need a new job? Need help with your resume? Or want to have better interviewing skills? Oklahomans for Equality and Workforce •••••• Recruitment Event Third Wednesday of each month from 6-9 p.m. Domestic violence is the use of physical, sexual, threatening or emotional force to frighten, intimidate and control an intimate partner. This support and educational group is for individuals who have survived domestic violence and are ready to explore their personal healing process and find hope. The group will provide emotional support, information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal, and may include specific goals such as creating a safety plan, reducing risk of future violence, increasing positive coping skills and addressing the impact of trauma. A specialized therapist will provide the free services, and confidentiality is paramount. For more information contact Jim Scholl at 918.631.2722 SOS Group 4/23/26, 5:30 PM �OkEq eNews March 3rd, 2016 6 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-3rd--2016.ht... Mondays 7:00 pm This open Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) Recovery and Sobriety Group meets every Monday at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information, visit www.SOSTulsa.org Wednesday, March 16th 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Live Free! Coming Out Workshop Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of the month 7:00 - 8:00 pm. ComingOut@OkEq.org Facilitated by James Prather 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 Brought to You Bi the Letter B First Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m. Oklahomans for Equality w vw .okeq.org Workfor ce Tulsa tn f t,i. ,~ ·rw. 1 o/1 1 ,o., J Join Oklahomas for Equality and Workforce on Wednesday, March 16 from 6 PM to 8 PM here at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center for the recruitment event of the year! Tulsa Metro Softball League Hey TMSL Players & Fans! As the weather warms up, we are gearing up for another spring season of LGBT-friendly softball. The group is open to all bi, pan, queer, fluid folks and their allies. This year, we want to continue to grow from the 2015 Spring Season on Sunday Funday. Last season, the TMSL Board decided to return to its roots and bring back the fun on the softball field. In years past, TMSL has been a great way to get to know members of the community and has fostered some life-long friendships. We want to continue with this growth, and want you to be a part of it! Several of the comments and suggestions we have received focus on the fact that TMSL has become increasingly more competitive over the years, and some have felt left out in the process. The Board realizes that TMSL has strayed a bit from the recreational side of things, and we are working on going back to that and increasing participation. Don't worry about having to play without your friends. When you register, simply let us know who you would like to play with, and we will do our best to accommodate all requests. If you have two or three friends that you would like to play with, let us know! We will make sure that you get to play on the same team, but also that you are paired up with a diverse and fun team in the process. You don't need to be a member of an existing team or have a group of 10 people to be welcome in TMSL. Sign up by yourself or with however many of your friends you want to, and come out to play ball. This season, too, we are lowering the registration fee to $40 per player for the season, which covers all umpire and field fees. Season is tentatively scheduled to begin in March. SAGE Tulsa (Service & Advocacy For Gay Elders) Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan 4/23/26, 5:30 PM �OkEq eNews March 3rd, 2016 7 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-3rd--2016.ht... Thank you, TMSL Board TMSL is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality. www.tulsametrosoftball.com ■ • .. . "An Act of Love" Film Screening March 18, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St Tulsa, OK 74120 "An Act of Love"is an award-winning documentary that highlights the struggle for LGBTQ equality in the nation's second largest Christian denomination, United Methodist Church. It is told through the story of a Methodist minister, Reverend Frank Schaefer, who "risked it all" to perform a same-sex wedding for his son. He was subsequently brought up on charges by the United Methodist Church, defrocked and eventually reinstated. This film is presented by the Tulsa area members of Reconciling Ministries Network (rmnetwork.org), a national group of over 32,000 United Methodist members advocating for full inclusion in the United Methodist Church. We welcome all. Read more at anactoflovefilm.com. Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 Yoga by Zach Take A Class Awakening Joy Mar 19 - 20, 12:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St Tulsa, OK 74120 Join us for three progressive weekends (3rd weekend in March, April & May) to awaken to the joy that is already inside of us through the healing power of breath. Breathwork is a simple, powerful, clear process of self-discovery. The mechanics are simple and easy to learn and can bring you powerful information, integration and understanding. Whether you are living your dream life or experiencing struggle, confusion or dissatisfaction with your results, Breathwork can lead you to powerful understanding of how to heal your life expression or how to expand more fully into your life experience. Weekend 1: Discovering Self Weekend 2: Forgiveness Weekend 3: Holiness & Service "Joy does not simply happen to us. We have to choose joy and keep choosing it every day." ~Henri Nouwen **Early bird pricing available until the end of day on March 11th! Each weekend can be taken individually, however, we encourage you to attend all 3 weekends to receive maximum benefit. Please contact Arthur Curtis at 305-758-7588 or Shela Tarwater Crump at 918-576-1430 for details or to register. Providing Safety and Support for LGBTQ Survivors of Violence and Sexual Assault Training March 24, 5:30 p.m. - Reception March 25, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Training This training is for personnel who have direct contact with clients or survivors who might be LGBT and for managers, supervisors or trainers who oversee policy and influence system culture. The training will include how to assess coercive control in LGBTQ abusive relationships, looking at sexual and intimate partner violence through a trans lens and legal issues for the LGBTQ victim. Special guest Technical Assistance Trainer Kristin Tucker will join us from Seattle, WA. EVERY SUNDAY @4:30 pm $5.00 per Session Gender Outreach Wednesdays 7:30 pm (First time interview required before attending) Email sharon.queen@okeq.org The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. Lambda Al-Anon Group Every Friday 7 p.m. Nevermore Edits 4/23/26, 5:30 PM �OkEq eNews March 3rd, 2016 8 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-3rd--2016.ht... Kristin is the Senior Program Manager and Coordinator of the National Training and Technical Assistance Program at the Northwest Network in Seattle. In her current role she provides support, training and technical assistance to mainstream, domestic and sexual violence service providers across the US. This seminar is produced in partnership with the Family Safety Center and Oklahomans for Equality and serves to fulfill the work under the Legal Assistance to Victims grant with Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma. To RSVP please contact mleighty@fsctulsa.org Every Friday 7:00 pm A Murder of Storytellers looks for voices in genre fiction that are often ignored or asked to change. As a writing group, they seek to help make each other better and foster a sense of community among local writers of all backgrounds. Diversity Weekend in Eureka Springs April 2, 2016 Eureka Springs, AR The first city in Arkansas to officially endorse same-sex marriage and the first and only one of two cities in AR with a Domestic Partnership Registry, and now the only city in Arkansas with an LGBT specific antidiscrimination ordinance, Eureka Springs also the number one vacation destination in the Mid-South for out and proud LGBT travelers. Survivors of Incest Anonymous The antithesis of the redneck stereotype, our micro mecca has been a beyond-gay-friendly getaway for decades-- long before out was in. Here, one Gay Pride weekend won't do. So, Spring, Summer and Fall we also celebrate a trifecta of Diversity Weekends that attract thousands of gay and lesbian gaycationers. SIA strives to empower those who have survived childhood sexual abuse (who are not abusing any child), who want to become survivors and thrivers. For more information, visit siawso.org Every Saturday 12:30 pm A microcosm of San Francisco, we boast a disproportionately large gay population, dozens of gay-owned and gay-friendly B&Bs, hotels, restaurants, bars, nightclubs, art galleries, shops, turn-of-the-century Victorian homes and vintage trolleys plying steep and narrow village streets. For a weekend or a week, find out for yourself how easy it is to be Out In Eureka. Passage April 5, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St Tulsa, OK 74120 A peer support group with an exploration of the various changes individuals might experience in life. Some examples are marriages or life commitments and break ups, coming out (with possible loses that are involved), death of a loved one, beloved pet, job loss or career change, to name a few. We call this "Passage" because life-changing events are a process that deserve to be treated with compassion and awareness. We will explore helpful techniques to use to become more mindful and have healthier communication with self and others. In addition, these sessions will learn practical ways to reduce stress. The group will meet the first Tuesday of every month at 6:00 p.m and is facilitated by Denise Womack. Game Night Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno Lawyer in the Library April 13, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center - Rainbow Library 621 E 4th St Tulsa, OK 74120 Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Room Rentals The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has many spaces for your next meeting or event. To check dates, reserve your next event or receive pricing information, contact sharon.queen@okeq.org Stop by 4/23/26, 5:30 PM �OkEq eNews March 3rd, 2016 9 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-3rd--2016.ht... for a quick view of the Event Center and pick up a space rental sheet. EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and community. Equality Center Pride Store These beautiful pendants celebrating the 6/26/15 SCOTUS Decision in favor of marriage equality are available in our Pride Store for $17. If you would like your pendant sent to you, there will be an additional $3 cost for shipping. Contact Stewart Wallace at stewartwallace@cox.net with any questions or concerns. Workforce Oklahoma Access Point Click here to purchase your pendant today! Open every day Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-bystep instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 7 pm Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Be sure to "Like" the OkEq Pride Store Facebook page to keep up with the new items and new sale items 11 Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library "How Would You Feel If Your Dad Was Gay?" by Ann Heron & Meredith Maran Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. MISSION: Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Jasmine, Michael and Noah are all regular kids except for one thing: Jasmine and Michael have two gay fathers. Noah has a gay mother. They have some unique concerns that they've never seen discussed by anyone else. This book, written by two lesbian mothers with help from their sons, will be a lifeline for other young people who face the same issues. It will also help their classmates, teachers, and parents to better understand just how varied today's families can be. 4/23/26, 5:30 PM �OkEq eNews March 3rd, 2016 10 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-3rd--2016.ht... / Find this selection and more by visiting the Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library . "1 A11t1 t-1 &fott 1. .t'tr~iff,~ ,llw!lr.tffll lot ICfi> ~ Invitation to Participate in Research Looking for people who identify as a member of the lesbian community and are 21 years old or older This study is about the sexuality of both lesbian survivors of breast cancer and lesbian women who have not been diagnosed with breast cancer. Every participant who completes the study will receive a $20 coupon voucher for use at HankyPanky.com. If you have any questions please contact Rosara Torrisi at 516-690-6779 or RRTorrisi@mail.widener.edu Toby Jenkins Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org Follow this link to complete the survey: https://cumc.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe6/preview/SV_5chCGgUo1595nNz Olivia Cotter Office Manager Olivia.Cotter@OkEq.org Sharon Queen Facilities Coordinator Sharon.Queen@OkEq.org Tracy Allen Volunteer Coordinator Tracy.Allen@OkEq.org LESBIANS AND BREAST CA CER SURVIVORS Phl> stud you to om • r C i Wid 1 u1 arti ipa11t wl a 20 Oll1}011 r ni nbou r ity w our s • ·u 1 th • stu II r U Jose Vega Program Coordinator Jose.Vega@OkEq.org at IIaukyPanky. om! 4/23/26, 5:30 PM �OkEq eNews March 3rd, 2016 11 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-3rd--2016.ht... Invitation to Participate in Research Factors Related to the Health and Well-being of Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual, Transgender and/or Queer Adults Aged 50 and Older If you identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and/or queer and are age 50 or over, we invite you to participate in a study about factors related to the health and well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and/or queer adults aged 50 and older. We also hope you will pass this invitation on to others. We are a research team from Oklahoma State University in Stillwater and some of us have been working for a number of years to advocate for and learn more about things that contribute to the health and well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and/or queer adults aged 50 or over (LGBTQ+). This study is part of that broader research and has two specific purposes: 1) to learn more about whether the measures in this study, which have been used with younger adults who identify as LGBT+, are also valid for individuals aged 50 or older; and 2) to look at the relationship between these measures and a measure of health and well-being. You are eligible for this study if you are aged 50 and over and identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and/ or queer. If you are interested in learning more about this study, please click here. On the web link, we provide more information about the study, and direct you to where you can give your consent and complete the survey measures. Alternately, you may contact Dr. Sue C. Jacobs (sue.c.jacobs@okstate.edu or 405-744-9895) for more information about the study and/or to have one of the researchers below assist you in answering the research questions by entering them into a computer. Any answers or personal information you provide will be anonymous as you will not provide your name. If you have questions about your rights as a research volunteer, you may contact the IRB Office at 223 Scott Hall, Stillwater, OK 74078, 405-744-3377 or irb@okstate.edu. We hope you are able to be part of this research. What we learn will be reported as group data only and made available to service agencies, health and mental health providers, equality centers, professional journals, meetings, or others who request it. Your participation is voluntary and you will receive no compensation except to know you are contributing to knowledge about an important matter. James Murray Follies March 5, 9:00 p.m. Tulsa Eagle 1338 E 3rd St Tulsa, OK 74120 4/23/26, 5:30 PM �OkEq eNews March 3rd, 2016 12 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-3rd--2016.ht... Please join the ICAO Board of Directors for our Annual Fundraiser March 5, 2016 at Tulsa Eagle Proceeds benefit the ICAO's Operational Fund We will also be announcing our Reign IX Monarch Candidates. (Public Voting will take place, April 1st and 2nd in Tulsa & OKC - times/locations TBA). 4/23/26, 5:30 PM �OkEq eNews March 3rd, 2016 13 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-3rd--2016.ht... Faith, Trust and Pixie Dust April 8-10 Renaissance Tulsa Hotel & Convention Center 6808 S 107th E Ave Tulsa, OK 74133 Please join Absolute Empress VIII Chelsea Ray Star for Coronation IX Weekend April 8-10, 2016 at the Renaissance Tulsa Hotel and Convention Center Visit our Coronation IX website pages - www.impcourtok.org for t ickets (early bird rate ends March 31, 2016 ) and Program Ad Information (Ads needed by March 4, 2016 ) ~---------------------------------------------------------------------------, okeq Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Hours: Mon - Sat Noon-9 p.m. | Sun Noon-6 p.m. Oklahomans for Equality | 621 E. 4th Street | Tulsa, OK 74120 | 918.743.4297 www.okeq.org I ~---------------------------------------------------------------------------J 4/23/26, 5:30 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/b453f09f1292c664a1313b368fedec30.pdf b833da6fc6925ed9d48211610fc47d23 PDF Text Text OkEq eNews March 9th, 2016 1 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-9th--2016.ht... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq eNews March 9th, 2016 In This Issue EBA Sponsor Ladies Social Club EBA Mixer Worforce Recruitment Event January Volunteer of the Month "'I 0 4 t'("\<!.'' o\\-r-e""t""~~- - Girl Scout Cookie Sale oeo"" Tulsa Metro Softball League e year Jan r f irst na "An Act of Love" Film Screenin . Awakening Joy Married filing jointly? In Oklahoma? Affordable Care Act got you confused? Let us help you file your 2015 tax returns! 2016 Tulsa Pride Bingo Providing Safety and Support P.S. Gordon Exhibit Passage "First Thursday" Art Exhibit Kelly Kirby CPA Lawyer in the Library Certified Public Accountant Rainbow Library a professional corporation Video eNews (918) 747-5466 4815 S Harvard, Ste 205 Tulsa, OK 74135 Pride Store Invitation to Participate in Research OSU Research Project Diversity Weekend in Eureka Springs Faith, Trust and Pixie Dus Featured Article kelly@kkirby.com Featured Article www.kkirby.com Proudly serving Oklahoma's LGBTQ community since 1982. OkEq Board Meeting 7 p.m. Thursday, March 24th Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Ladies Social Club March 11, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St Tulsa, OK 74120 The Ladies Social Club has definitely hit the ground running! This tremendous group of women has had a blast at our first two monthly events, and we expect our March event to be just as successful. Join us on March 11 for Paintin' & Drinkin'! We will be led step-by-step through a custom painting (made specifically for us!) by the talented Monica Conners, and at the end of the All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. OkEq Art Exhibit The March exhibit at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center features the combined works of Christina Rhodes, Janet Fadler Davie, Nels Sterling Bentson and Di Klepac. This exhibit is entitled 4/23/26, 5:34 PM �OkEq eNews March 9th, 2016 2 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-9th--2016.ht... corrnng January 8 2016 night you'll go home with a beautiful piece of art that YOU to the Dennis R Nedi Equality Center created! This painting class has only THREE seats left so act now if you'd like to paint! The class is $20 (a steal!), which will cover all your supplies. To register, join LSC's closed Facebook group (information and link below) and all the instructions you need are in the event description. You must pay via paypal in advance to reserve your seat; an RSVP on the facebook event does not count! This will fill up, so don't wait! "Bohemian Daydreams" Don't want to paint? Class is full? Come anyway! There will be music, light refreshments, games, and plenty of places to sit and hang out with other really cool women. Connect with the LSC on Facebook by searching for OkEq Ladies Social Club (or click here). Questions? Email Kelley Parker, LSC facilitator, at ladiessocialclubtulsa@gmail.com. Equality Business Alliance Mixer March 16, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. The Campbell Hotel 2636 E 11th St, Tulsa, OK 74104 E UALITY Business Alliance Andrew Grimes Cub Scouts of OkEq Oklahomans for Equality has a new Cub Scout Pack. The meetings with families of boys in 1st through 5th grades and volunteers interested in Cub Scouts are held on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Our host for March will be The Campbell Hotel, Lounge, Event Center & Spa Maxx. Located right on Historic Route 66, this elegant boutique hotel is the perfect destination for a relaxing weekend getaway or a professional business meeting. Let The Campbell Event Center host your conference, wedding or special event. Gamily Gamily (Gay-Family) is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBT parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Gamily contact olivia.cotter@okeq.org The Equality Business Alliance networking mixers are terrific venues for you to meet prospective clients. Mixers are open to non-members as well as EBA members. Be sure to bring business cards, business information, brochures, etc. Hosting a networking mixer is a great way to showcase your business. You may host at your establishment or use the Equality Center. If you would like to host a mixer, send an email to olivia.cotter@okeq.org for more information. Worforce Recruitment Event March 16, 6:00 p.m. Lawyer in the Library February - May will be the second Wednesday of the month from 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 pm.m. Lawyer in the Library is an opportunity to meet with a lawyer about topics such as family law 4/23/26, 5:34 PM �OkEq eNews March 9th, 2016 3 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-9th--2016.ht... Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St Tulsa, OK 74120 (divorce, paternity, custody, child support), landlord/tenant , estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment necessary.. Need a new job? Need help with your resume? Or want to have better interviewing skills? Healthcare Navigator Do you need assistance with open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare? Meet with Mary Jones, Planned Parenthood's Healthcare Navigator. She will be more than happy to help anyone and everyone who is interested in enrolling with the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare. Contact Mary Jones at 918-587-7421 or mary.jones@ppheartland.org Recruitment Event Counseling Services Wednesday, March 16th 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Weekdays By appointment Adult individual, Substance Abuse & PTSD counseling is available at no cost. Appointments are required. Contact Jim Scholl 918.631.2722 Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 Oklahomans for Equality w w .okeq.org Workf or ce Tulsa tii.' (()j I .. I ~ "()/i', "(}fl' / {/(},; . Join Oklahomas for Equality and Workforce on Wednesday, March 16 from 6 PM to 8 PM here at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center for the recruitment event of the year! Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a Sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required Contact Dr. Kurt Choate, LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org Volunteer of the Month March 2016 David Brooks Parson 4/23/26, 5:34 PM �OkEq eNews March 9th, 2016 4 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-9th--2016.ht... About three years ago, David decided to volunteer at OKEQ because he wanted to get more involved in the LGBT community. He enjoys being at the front desk of the center, answering the phone and greeting people and being a part of it all. A message from our volunteer of the month: "I would recommend volunteering at OKEQ to anyone who has some free time, and wants to get involved in this amazing organization. I don't think people realize what we have here, in Tulsa, OK, the Buckle of the Bible Belt. We have one of the largest LGBT resource centers in the country, and the world for that matter, and I'm proud to be a part of it!" Wednesdays and Thursdays By appointment Gender identity, sexual orientation, mood problems, anxiety concerns, and/or those recovering from traumatic events. Appointments are required. Contact Joe Currin joe.currin@okeq.org If you would like to volunteer contact Jose Vega at jose.vega@okeq.org Girl Scout Cookie Sale March 16, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 In support of Girl Scouts being an inclusive organization, Oklahomans for Equality will host the Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma cookie sale at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center on Thursday, March 16th, 2016 starting at 5:30p.m.. Weekdays By appointment. Adult individual and couples counseling is available at no cost. Appointments are required. Contact Emily Howell 918.594.8568 emily.howell@okeq.org The cookies will cost $4.00 per box and will include: Thin Mints, Tagalongs (peanut butter & chocolate patties), Sonomas (chocolate, caramel & coconut cookie), Do-si-dos (peanut butter sandwich cookie), Trefoils (a shortbread cookie), Rah Rah Raisin (oatmeal raisin), Savannah Smiles (a zesty lemon cookie), and a Toffee Tastic gluten free cookie (gluten free is $5.00 a box). Tulsa Metro Softball League Hey TMSL Players & Fans! As the weather warms up, we are gearing up for another spring season of LGBT-friendly softball. This year, we want to continue to grow from the 2015 Spring Season on Sunday Funday. Last season, the TMSL Board decided to return to its roots and bring back the fun on the softball field. In years past, TMSL has been a great way to get to know members of the community and has fostered some life-long friendships. We want to continue with this growth, and want you to be a part of it! Several of the comments and suggestions we have received focus on the fact that TMSL has become increasingly more competitive over the years, and some have felt left out in the process. The Board realizes that TMSL has strayed a bit from the recreational side of things, and we are working on going back to that and increasing participation. Don't worry about having to play without your friends. When you register, simply let us know who you would like to play with, and we will do our best to accommodate all requests. If you have two or three friends that you would like to play with, let us know! We will make sure that you get to play on the same team, but also that you are paired up with a diverse and fun team in the process. Weekdays By appointment Adults, individuals, and couples counseling is available at no cost. Appointments are required. Contact Douglas Knutson 918-594-8568 douglas.knutson@okeq.org Sexual Assault Survivors Support Group First Wednesday of each month from 6-9 p.m. Sexual assault is any forced or coerced sexual activity, such as unwanted touching or forced penetration committed against a person's will or without consent. This support group will meet together to discuss their experiences, share ideas, and provide emotional support for one another. Additionally, 4/23/26, 5:34 PM �OkEq eNews March 9th, 2016 5 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-9th--2016.ht... You don't need to be a member of an existing team or have a group of 10 people to be welcome in TMSL. Sign up by yourself or with however many of your friends you want to, and come out to play ball. This season, too, we are lowering the registration fee to $40 per player for the season, which covers all umpire and field fees. Season is tentatively scheduled to begin in March. Thank you, TMSL Board TMSL is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality. www.tulsametrosoftball.com "An Act of Love" Film Screening highly trained providers will offer information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal. Specific goals for sessions may include crises stabilization, safety planning, increasing selfregulatory skills, addressing trauma through cognitive processing, reconnecting to support systems, family and the community, and preventing re-victimization. All services are free of charge, and confidentiality is paramount. For more information contact Jim Scholl at 918.631.2722. March 18, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St Tulsa, OK 74120 "An Act of Love"is an award-winning documentary that highlights the struggle for LGBTQ equality in the nation's second largest Christian denomination, United Methodist Church. It is told through the story of a Methodist minister, Reverend Frank Schaefer, who "risked it all" to perform a same-sex wedding for his son. He was subsequently brought up on charges by the United Methodist Church, defrocked and eventually reinstated. This film is presented by the Tulsa area members of Reconciling Ministries Network (rmnetwork.org), a national group of over 32,000 United Methodist members advocating for full inclusion in the United Methodist Church. We welcome all. Read more at anactoflovefilm.com. Non-Binary Support Group Third Wednesday of each month from 7-9 p.m. A new support group for folks who identify with non-binary genders, including but not limited to, genderqueer, genderfluid, agender, bigender, neutrois, genderflux, and more. This group will be a safe space to discuss our identities, receive support, and build a strong non-binary community in Tulsa. For information contact Vic Wiener at vfwiener@gmail.com Awakening Joy Mar 19, 2:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St Tulsa, OK 74120 Join us for the afternoon to awaken to the joy that is already inside of us through the healing power of breath. Breathwork is a simple, powerful, clear process of self-discovery. The mechanics are simple and easy to learn and can bring you powerful information, integration and understanding. Whether you are living your dream life or experiencing struggle, confusion or dissatisfaction with your results, Breathwork can lead you to powerful understanding of how to heal your life expression or how to expand more fully into your life experience. "Joy does not simply happen to us. We have to choose joy and keep choosing it every day." ~Henri Nouwen **Early bird pricing available until the end of day on March 11th!** Please contact Arthur Curtis at 305-758-7588 or Shela Tarwater Crump at 918-576-1430 for details or to register. 2016 Tulsa Pride Bingo March 25, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 Join us for our third Tulsa Pride Bingo of 2016. The beautiful and outrageous Nicole Carrington will be our host once again. Nicole has invited Rainbow Granny and Trailer Trash Teresa to join her for our biggest pride fundraiser this Pride Domestic Violence Survivors Support Group Third Wednesday of each month from 6-9 p.m. Domestic violence is the use of physical, sexual, threatening or emotional force to frighten, intimidate and control an intimate partner. This support and educational group is for individuals who have survived domestic violence and are ready to explore their personal healing process and find hope. The group will provide emotional support, information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal, and may include specific goals such as creating a safety plan, reducing risk of future violence, increasing positive coping skills and addressing the impact of trauma. A specialized therapist will provide the free services, and confidentiality is paramount. For more information contact Jim Scholl at 918.631.2722 4/23/26, 5:34 PM �OkEq eNews March 9th, 2016 6 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-9th--2016.ht... season. Super Hot DJ Crystal will be spinning the beat for our rapid rounds of Pride Bingo and DJing our Lip Sync Contest. You don't want to miss the fun, click here to put this on your calendar now! Admission is $10 for general admission, $20 Adult Beverage admission or buy a whole table for 8 bingo bangers for $200 which includes unlimited drinks for your table. Proceeds go toward Tulsa Pride 2016. Click here to make your reservation online. Tables go fast! For more information contact olivia.cotter@okeq.org Providing Safety and Support for LGBTQ Survivors of Violence and Sexual Assault Training March 24, 5:30 p.m. - Reception March 25, 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Training This training is for personnel who have direct contact with clients or survivors who might be LGBT and for managers, supervisors or trainers who oversee policy and influence system culture. The training will include how to assess coercive control in LGBTQ abusive relationships, looking at sexual and intimate partner violence through a trans lens and legal issues for the LGBTQ victim. Special guest Technical Assistance Trainer Kristin Tucker will join us from Seattle, WA. SOS Group Mondays 7:00 pm This open Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) Recovery and Sobriety Group meets every Monday at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information, visit www.SOSTulsa.org Live Free! Coming Out Workshop 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of the month 7:00 - 8:00 pm. ComingOut@OkEq.org Facilitated by James Prather Kristin is the Senior Program Manager and Coordinator of the National Training and Technical Assistance Program at the Northwest Network in Seattle. In her current role she provides support, training and technical assistance to mainstream, domestic and sexual violence service providers across the US. This seminar is produced in partnership with the Family Safety Center and Oklahomans for Equality and serves to fulfill the work under the Legal Assistance to Victims grant with Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma. To RSVP please contact mleighty@fsctulsa.org Brought to You Bi the Letter B First Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m. The group is open to all bi, pan, queer, fluid folks and their allies. SAGE Tulsa (Service & Advocacy For Gay Elders) Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan 4/23/26, 5:34 PM �OkEq eNews March 9th, 2016 7 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-9th--2016.ht... Providing Safety and Support for LGBTQ Survivors of Violence and Sexual Assault ■ • .. . BEST PRACTICES TRAINING MARCH 24-25 TULSA, OK March 24 th Reception Kristin Tucker from NW Network at 5pm Tulsa Area Prime Timers March 25 th A Day of Learning 8 :30am - 3pm * $5 box lunch with RSVP This NO COST training is for direct support service personnel, their supervisors, HR staff, funders and is open to t he public. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 62 1 E 4th St , Tulsa, OK I 9 18-7 43-423 7 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 Yoga by Zach Take A Class EVERY SUNDAY @4:30 pm RSVP and Questions mleighty@fsctulsa.org I 918 - 74--2931 $5.00 per Session okl•homDn• for equ llty Gender Outreach P.S. Gordon Exhibit April 1 - April 28 Living Arts Tulsa 307 E Mathew B. Brady St., Tulsa, OK 74120 As part of our mission, Living Arts is establishing the Living Arts Living Legend Artist Award honoring those artists responsible for pushing the art world forward, establishing the reputation of Tulsa as an artistic city, and contributing to the encouragement and inspiration of other artists in our community. AND THE GIFT OF Wednesdays 7:30 pm (First time interview required before attending) Email sharon.queen@okeq.org The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. FALLING SNOW P.S. GORDON During April 2016, Living Arts will be exhibiting works by Patrick (P.S.) Gordon never before seen in a public exhibition. Many of these works are held in private collections and all of them will demonstrate Pat's exquisite skill and never-before-seen subject matter. Lambda Al-Anon Group Every Friday 7 p.m. Nevermore Edits 4/23/26, 5:34 PM �OkEq eNews March 9th, 2016 8 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-9th--2016.ht... For more information visit http://livingarts.org/ps-gordon-mrs-lennox-gift-falling-snow Passage April 5, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St Tulsa, OK 74120 A peer support group with an exploration of the various changes individuals might experience in life. Some examples are marriages or life commitments and break ups, coming out (with possible loses that are involved), death of a loved one, beloved pet, job loss or career change, to name a few. We call this "Passage" because life-changing events are a process that deserve to be treated with compassion and awareness. We will explore helpful techniques to use to become more mindful and have healthier communication with self and others. In addition, these sessions will learn practical ways to reduce stress. The group will meet the first Tuesday of every month at 6:00 p.m and is facilitated by Denise Womack. Every Friday 7:00 pm A Murder of Storytellers looks for voices in genre fiction that are often ignored or asked to change. As a writing group, they seek to help make each other better and foster a sense of community among local writers of all backgrounds. Survivors of Incest Anonymous Every Saturday 12:30 pm "First Thursday" Art Exhibit: Kris Fairchild Aprill 7, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St Tulsa, OK 74120 The April Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center (621 E. 4 th Street in Downtown Tulsa) will feature the works of Kris Fairchild beginning with a reception on Thursday, April 7 th from 6-9pm and continuing throughout the month. A lifelong Oklahoman, Kris was exposed to art and creativity at an early age. Her art began to be influenced many years ago, while as a young girl, she watched her father create beautiful stained glass windows and spent her summers enjoying nature . She graduated from University of Central Oklahoma with a degree in formation art. For many years she worked in other fields ranging from managing retail to advertising, her passion has always been for art and nature. Over the years, Kris has taught art classes ranging from ceramics, to sculpture and painting; she spends her summers volunteering with children's camps. Today Kris transforms those experiences into the swirls, curls and mandalas found in her acrylic paintings. The paintings each explore symbolism thru images of nature, fantasy and geometric shapes. Mandalas and trees both are often showcased in Fairchild's paintings. To her, the mandalas represent balance, harmony and unity; they are symbolic of the universe. Trees represent life and growth; they are a symbolic of wisdom, strength, beauty, and protection. Many other images also find symbolism in her paintings. Fairchild's paintings combine a variety of techniques and bright colors giving the paintings an energetic and vivid look, as if the light is glowing through them. The structured geometric patterns next to the more free forms of nature and a bit of whimsy, invite the viewer to experience the joy she finds in life. For over a decade Kris has enjoyed sharing her work at a variety of art festivals, fairs, galleries, and restaurants. Her work is in private collections across the US and in Europe. SIA strives to empower those who have survived childhood sexual abuse (who are not abusing any child), who want to become survivors and thrivers. For more information, visit siawso.org Game Night Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno The show begins with a reception on Thursday, April 7 th from 6-9pm where there will be a door prize drawn of the artist's work; the show continues throughout the month. www.okeq.org Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Room Rentals The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has many spaces for your next meeting or event. To check dates, reserve your next event or receive pricing information, contact sharon.queen@okeq.org Stop by 4/23/26, 5:34 PM �OkEq eNews March 9th, 2016 9 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-9th--2016.ht... for a quick view of the Event Center and pick up a space rental sheet. g E UALITY QJBusmess Alliance EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and community. Workforce Oklahoma Access Point Open every day Lawyer in the Library April 13, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center - Rainbow Library 621 E 4th St Tulsa, OK 74120 Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-bystep instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 7 pm Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. MISSION: Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Equality Center Pride Store These beautiful pendants celebrating the 6/26/15 SCOTUS Decision in favor of marriage equality are available in our Pride Store for $17. If you would like your pendant sent to you, 4/23/26, 5:34 PM �OkEq eNews March 9th, 2016 10 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-9th--2016.ht... there will be an additional $3 cost for shipping. Contact Stewart Wallace at stewartwallace@cox.net with any questions or concerns. Click here to purchase your pendant today! Toby Jenkins Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org , - ~· ,,7;:,1:-... ,. ,:~ ·. •'-" ... ' - ·~ ·, . Be sure to "Like" the OkEq Pride Store Facebook page to keep up with the new items and new sale items • . ' ...... • • ;, • • ., 1" - ' Olivia Cotter Office Manager Olivia.Cotter@OkEq.org Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library "How Would You Feel If Your Dad Was Gay?" by Ann Heron & Meredith Maran Sexy earthy Val MacGregor has what most women want - a cozy New York City apartment, a thriving career as a stewardess, and the constant attention of admiring men. Val enjoys it all, even if it does feel like something's missing, something she can't quite put her finger on. And then Val meets passionate, lovely Toni Molina, and when their friendship leads to a smoldering kiss, she feels complete as she never has before. Moving on with Toni to California, Val struggles to understand the depth of her feelings for her new lover. While she worries about how her extended family will feel about her lifestyle, she never suspects that the greatest threat to her love will come from within. Now, to love and live freely, Val will have to liberate not just her mind, but her very heart and soul. PAU L A CHRIST AN "" Sharon Queen Facilities Coordinator Sharon.Queen@OkEq.org Jose Vega Program Coordinator Jose.Vega@OkEq.org Find this selection and more by visiting the Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library . Check Out OkEq's New Video Enews On YouTube! Our video eNews is a fast fun way to get caught up on major upcoming events at OkEq. We will have a new video available each month highlighting special events. The link below will take you straight to our video. You can subscribe to our YouTube channel to get updates when the new videos are posted. 4/23/26, 5:34 PM �OkEq eNews March 9th, 2016 11 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-9th--2016.ht... https://youtu.be/PexsZ2aSKW0 Invitation to Participate in Research Looking for people who identify as a member of the lesbian community and are 21 years old or older This study is about the sexuality of both lesbian survivors of breast cancer and lesbian women who have not been diagnosed with breast cancer. Every participant who completes the study will receive a $20 coupon voucher for use at HankyPanky.com. If you have any questions please contact Rosara Torrisi at 516-690-6779 or RRTorrisi@mail.widener.edu Follow this link to complete the survey: https://cumc.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe6/preview/SV_5chCGgUo1595nNz LESBIANS AND BREAST CA CER SURVIVORS 4/23/26, 5:34 PM �OkEq eNews March 9th, 2016 12 of 13 y uu ,u -u111p1 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-9th--2016.ht... 1. n u cv D UUUl y uu,- :!CA ll ll llL • Eu ry p<u-Li ipa11t wlto ompl t > tit > study l m 1 n 2 0 OUJJ011 ou It rfor u ot IIaukyPanky. om! J' Invitation to Participate in Research Factors Related to the Health and Well-being of Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual, Transgender and/or Queer Adults Aged 50 and Older If you identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and/or queer and are age 50 or over, we invite you to participate in a study about factors related to the health and well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and/or queer adults aged 50 and older. We also hope you will pass this invitation on to others. We are a research team from Oklahoma State University in Stillwater and some of us have been working for a number of years to advocate for and learn more about things that contribute to the health and well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and/or queer adults aged 50 or over (LGBTQ+). This study is part of that broader research and has two specific purposes: 1) to learn more about whether the measures in this study, which have been used with younger adults who identify as LGBT+, are also valid for individuals aged 50 or older; and 2) to look at the relationship between these measures and a measure of health and well-being. You are eligible for this study if you are aged 50 and over and identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and/ or queer. If you are interested in learning more about this study, please click here. On the web link, we provide more information about the study, and direct you to where you can give your consent and complete the survey measures. Alternately, you may contact Dr. Sue C. Jacobs (sue.c.jacobs@okstate.edu or 405-744-9895) for more information about the study and/or to have one of the researchers below assist you in answering the research questions by entering them into a computer. Any answers or personal information you provide will be anonymous as you will not provide your name. If you have questions about your rights as a research volunteer, you may contact the IRB Office at 223 Scott Hall, Stillwater, OK 74078, 405-744-3377 or irb@okstate.edu. We hope you are able to be part of this research. What we learn will be reported as group data only and made available to service agencies, health and mental health providers, equality centers, professional journals, meetings, or others who request it. Your participation is voluntary and you will receive no compensation except to know you are contributing to knowledge about an important matter. 4/23/26, 5:34 PM �OkEq eNews March 9th, 2016 13 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-9th--2016.ht... Diversity Weekend in Eureka Springs April 2, 2016 Eureka Springs, AR The first city in Arkansas to officially endorse same-sex marriage and the first and only one of two cities in AR with a Domestic Partnership Registry, and now the only city in Arkansas with an LGBT specific antidiscrimination ordinance, Eureka Springs also the number one vacation destination in the Mid-South for out and proud LGBT travelers. The antithesis of the redneck stereotype, our micro mecca has been a beyond-gay-friendly getaway for decades-- long before out was in. Here, one Gay Pride weekend won't do. So, Spring, Summer and Fall we also celebrate a trifecta of Diversity Weekends that attract thousands of gay and lesbian gaycationers. A microcosm of San Francisco, we boast a disproportionately large gay population, dozens of gay-owned and gay-friendly B&Bs, hotels, restaurants, bars, nightclubs, art galleries, shops, turn-of-the-century Victorian homes and vintage trolleys plying steep and narrow village streets. For a weekend or a week, find out for yourself how easy it is to be Out In Eureka. Faith, Trust and Pixie Dust April 8-10 Renaissance Tulsa Hotel & Convention Center 6808 S 107th E Ave Tulsa, OK 74133 Please join Absolute Empress VIII Chelsea Ray Star for Coronation IX Weekend April 8-10, 2016 at the Renaissance Tulsa Hotel and Convention Center Visit our Coronation IX website pages - www.impcourtok.org for t ickets (early bird rate ends March 31, 2016 ) and Program Ad Information (Ads needed by March 4, 2016 ) r---------------------------------------------------------------------------, I I okeq Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Hours: Mon - Sat Noon-9 p.m. | Sun Noon-6 p.m. Oklahomans for Equality | 621 E. 4th Street | Tulsa, OK 74120 | 918.743.4297 www.okeq.org I I L---------------------------------------------------------------------------~ 4/23/26, 5:34 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/bd5fb4a4129724a259d0bea952e2bb64.pdf 99acbe6b9414c27b64f65da2635a3f4a PDF Text Text OkEq eNews March 15th, 2016 1 of 18 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-15th--2016.... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq eNews March 15th, 2016 In This Issue EBA Sponsor EBA Mixer Worforce Recruitment Event Girl Scout Cookie Sale "An Act of Love" Film Screenin "'I 0 4 t'("\<!.'' o\\-r-e""t""~~- - Tulsa Metro Softball League oeo"" January Volunteer of the Month e year Jan Awakening Joy r f irst na . 2016 Tulsa Pride Bingo Married filing jointly? In Oklahoma? Affordable Care Act got you confused? Let us help you file your 2015 tax returns! MOREcolor Providing Safety and Support Passage Gay Men's Dinner Group "First Thursday" Art Exhibit Kelly Kirby CPA Lawyer in the Library Certified Public Accountant Oklahoma Board Association Law Day a professional corporation Pride Store (918) 747-5466 4815 S Harvard, Ste 205 Tulsa, OK 74135 Ladies Social Club Rainbow Library Video eNews Sondheim on Sondheim P.S. Gordon Exhibit Jackpot Golf Classic kelly@kkirby.com www.kkirby.com Grab Your Balls! Invitation to Participate in Research OSU Research Project Diversity Weekend in Eureka Springs Faith, Trust and Pixie Dus Featured Article Featured Article Proudly serving Oklahoma's LGBTQ community since 1982. Equality Business Alliance Mixer March 16, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. The Campbell Hotel 2636 E 11th St, Tulsa, OK 74104 OkEq Board Meeting 7 p.m. Thursday, March 24th Dennis R. Neill Equality Center E UALITY Business Alliance All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. --4/23/26, 5:34 PM �OkEq eNews March 15th, 2016 2 of 18 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-15th--2016.... OkEq Art Exhibit The March exhibit at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center features the combined works of Christina Rhodes, Janet Fadler Davie, Nels Sterling Bentson and Di Klepac. This exhibit is entitled "Bohemian Daydreams" Our host for March will be The Campbell Hotel, Lounge, Event Center & Spa Maxx. Located right on Historic Route 66, this elegant boutique hotel is the perfect destination for a relaxing weekend getaway or a professional business meeting. Let The Campbell Event Center host your conference, wedding or special event. Andrew Grimes The Equality Business Alliance networking mixers are terrific venues for you to meet prospective clients. Mixers are open to non-members as well as EBA members. Be sure to bring business cards, business information, brochures, etc. Hosting a networking mixer is a great way to showcase your business. You may host at your establishment or use the Equality Center. If you would like to host a mixer, send an email to olivia.cotter@okeq.org for more information. Worforce Recruitment Event Cub Scouts of OkEq Oklahomans for Equality has a new Cub Scout Pack. The meetings with families of boys in 1st through 5th grades and volunteers interested in Cub Scouts are held on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. March 16, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St Tulsa, OK 74120 Need a new job? Need help with your resume? Or want to have better interviewing skills? Oklahomans for Equality and Workforce Gamily •••••• Recruitment Event Gamily (Gay-Family) is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBT parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Gamily contact olivia.cotter@okeq.org 4/23/26, 5:34 PM �OkEq eNews March 15th, 2016 3 of 18 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-15th--2016.... weanesaay, Maren 10,n Lawyer in the Library 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. February - May will be the second Wednesday of the month from 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 pm.m. Lawyer in the Library is an opportunity to meet with a lawyer about topics such as family law (divorce, paternity, custody, child support), landlord/tenant , estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment necessary.. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 Healthcare Navigator Oklahomans for Equality w 'JW .okeq.org Workforce Tu lsa Join Oklahomas for Equality and Workforce on Wednesday, March 16 from 6 PM to 8 PM here at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center for the recruitment event of the year! Do you need assistance with open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare? Meet with Mary Jones, Planned Parenthood's Healthcare Navigator. She will be more than happy to help anyone and everyone who is interested in enrolling with the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare. Contact Mary Jones at 918-587-7421 or mary.jones@ppheartland.org - - ·- - - Counseling Services Girl Scout Cookie Sale March 16, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 In support of Girl Scouts being an inclusive organization, Oklahomans for Equality will host the Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma cookie sale at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center on Thursday, March 16th, 2016 starting at 5:30p.m.. The cookies will cost $4.00 per box and will include: Thin Mints, Tagalongs (peanut butter & chocolate patties), Somoas (chocolate, caramel & coconut cookie), Do-si-dos (peanut butter sandwich cookie), Trefoils (a shortbread cookie), Rah Rah Raisin (oatmeal raisin), Savannah Smiles (a zesty lemon cookie), and a Toffee Tastic gluten free cookie (gluten free is $5.00 a box). Weekdays By appointment Adult individual, Substance Abuse & PTSD counseling is available at no cost. Appointments are required. Contact Jim Scholl 918.631.2722 "An Act of Love" Film Screening March 18, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St Tulsa, OK 74120 "An Act of Love"is an award-winning documentary that highlights the struggle for LGBTQ equality in the nation's second largest Christian denomination, United Methodist Church. It is told through the story of a Methodist minister, Reverend Frank Schaefer, who "risked it all" to perform a same-sex wedding for his son. He was subsequently brought up on charges by the United Methodist Church, defrocked and eventually reinstated. This film is presented by Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a Sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required Contact Dr. Kurt Choate, LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org 4/23/26, 5:34 PM �OkEq eNews March 15th, 2016 4 of 18 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-15th--2016.... the Tulsa area members of Reconciling Ministries ~ DENve· ~~ VALLEr; · " St Louis " ~ FILM FE STIVA L tIt MILL ~ILM FESTIVA \ 11rns~101Ull~n,!'N, 1 / Network (rmnetwork.org), a national group of over ::!~ "" ,_~ ' ~'l + C.' 32,000 United Methodist members advocating for full inclusion in the United Methodist Church. We welcome all. Read more at anactoflovefilm.com. e Tulsa Metro Softball League Hey TMSL Players & Fans! As the weather warms up, we are gearing up for another spring season of LGBT-friendly softball. This year, we want to continue to grow from the 2015 Spring Season on Sunday Funday. Last season, the TMSL Board decided to return to its roots and bring back the fun on the softball field. In years past, TMSL has been a great way to get to know members of the community and has fostered some life-long friendships. We want to continue with this growth, and want you to be a part of it! Wednesdays and Thursdays By appointment Gender identity, sexual orientation, mood problems, anxiety concerns, and/or those recovering from traumatic events. Appointments are required. Contact Joe Currin joe.currin@okeq.org Several of the comments and suggestions we have received focus on the fact that TMSL has become increasingly more competitive over the years, and some have felt left out in the process. The Board realizes that TMSL has strayed a bit from the recreational side of things, and we are working on going back to that and increasing participation. Don't worry about having to play without your friends. When you register, simply let us know who you would like to play with, and we will do our best to accommodate all requests. If you have two or three friends that you would like to play with, let us know! We will make sure that you get to play on the same team, but also that you are paired up with a diverse and fun team in the process. You don't need to be a member of an existing team or have a group of 10 people to be welcome in TMSL. Sign up by yourself or with however many of your friends you want to, and come out to play ball. This season, too, we are lowering the registration fee to $40 per player for the season, which covers all umpire and field fees. Season is tentatively scheduled to begin in March. Thank you, TMSL Board TMSL is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality. www.tulsametrosoftball.com Weekdays By appointment. Adult individual and couples counseling is available at no cost. Appointments are required. Contact Emily Howell 918.594.8568 emily.howell@okeq.org Congratulations to the Tulsa Metro Softbal League on their wins at the Lone Star Classic in Houston Texas last weekend! Weekdays By appointment Adults, individuals, and couples counseling is available at no cost. Appointments are required. Contact Douglas Knutson 918-594-8568 douglas.knutson@okeq.org Sexual Assault Survivors Support Group 4/23/26, 5:34 PM �OkEq eNews March 15th, 2016 5 of 18 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-15th--2016.... First Wednesday of each month from 6-9 p.m. Sexual assault is any forced or coerced sexual activity, such as unwanted touching or forced penetration committed against a person's will or without consent. This support group will meet together to discuss their experiences, share ideas, and provide emotional support for one another. Additionally, highly trained providers will offer information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal. Specific goals for sessions may include crises stabilization, safety planning, increasing selfregulatory skills, addressing trauma through cognitive processing, reconnecting to support systems, family and the community, and preventing re-victimization. All services are free of charge, and confidentiality is paramount. For more information contact Jim Scholl at 918.631.2722. We are so proud of the Tulsa Smoke B team who won 1st place. Non-Binary Support Group Third Wednesday of each month from 7-9 p.m. A new support group for folks who identify with non-binary genders, including but not limited to, genderqueer, genderfluid, agender, bigender, neutrois, genderflux, and more. This group will be a safe space to discuss our identities, receive support, and build a strong non-binary community in Tulsa. For information contact Vic Wiener at vfwiener@gmail.com Domestic Violence Survivors Support Group We are so proud of the Tulsa Smoke C team who won 5th place. Volunteer of the Month March 2016 David Brooks Parson Third Wednesday of each month from 6-9 p.m. Domestic violence is the use of physical, sexual, threatening or emotional force to frighten, intimidate and control an intimate partner. This support and educational group is for individuals who have survived domestic violence and are ready to explore their personal healing process and find hope. The group will provide emotional support, information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal, and may include specific goals such as 4/23/26, 5:34 PM �OkEq eNews March 15th, 2016 6 of 18 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-15th--2016.... About three years ago, David decided to volunteer at OKEQ because he wanted to get more involved in the LGBT community. He enjoys being at the front desk of the center, answering the phone and greeting people and being a part of it all. A message from our volunteer of the month: "I would recommend volunteering at OKEQ to anyone who has some free time, and wants to get involved in this amazing organization. I don't think people realize what we have here, in Tulsa, OK, the Buckle of the Bible Belt. We have one of the largest LGBT resource centers in the country, and the world for that matter, and I'm proud to be a part of it!" creating a safety plan, reducing risk of future violence, increasing positive coping skills and addressing the impact of trauma. A specialized therapist will provide the free services, and confidentiality is paramount. For more information contact Jim Scholl at 918.631.2722 SOS Group If you would like to volunteer contact Jose Vega at jose.vega@okeq.org Awakening Joy Mar 19, 2:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St Tulsa, OK 74120 Join us for the afternoon to awaken to the joy that is already inside of us through the healing power of breath. Breathwork is a simple, powerful, clear process of self-discovery. The mechanics are simple and easy to learn and can bring you powerful information, integration and understanding. Whether you are living your dream life or experiencing struggle, confusion or dissatisfaction with your results, Breathwork can lead you to powerful understanding of how to heal your life expression or how to expand more fully into your life experience. Mondays 7:00 pm This open Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) Recovery and Sobriety Group meets every Monday at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information, visit www.SOSTulsa.org Live Free! Coming Out Workshop 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of the month 7:00 - 8:00 pm. ComingOut@OkEq.org Facilitated by James Prather "Joy does not simply happen to us. We have to choose joy and keep choosing it every day." ~Henri Nouwen **Early bird pricing available until the end of day on March 11th!** Please contact Arthur Curtis at 305-758-7588 or Shela Tarwater Crump at 918-576-1430 for details or to register. 2016 Tulsa Pride Bingo March 25, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 Join us for our third Tulsa Pride Bingo of 2016. The beautiful and outrageous Nicole Carrington will be our host once again. Nicole has invited Rainbow Granny and Trailer Trash Teresa to join her for our biggest pride fundraiser this Pride season. Super Hot DJ Crystal will be spinning the beat for our rapid rounds of Pride Bingo and DJing our Lip Sync Contest. Brought to You Bi the Letter B First Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m. You don't want to miss the fun, click here to put this on your calendar now! Admission is $10 for general admission, $20 Adult Beverage admission or buy a whole table for 8 bingo bangers for $200 which includes unlimited drinks for your table. Proceeds go toward Tulsa Pride 2016. Click here to make your reservation online. Tables go fast! For more information contact olivia.cotter@okeq.org -- --- Call for Entries MOREcolor Regional Juried Fine Arts Exhibition The group is open to all bi, pan, queer, fluid folks and their allies. 4/23/26, 5:34 PM �OkEq eNews March 15th, 2016 7 of 18 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-15th--2016.... Oklahomans for Equality is pleased to call for entries to the 2016 MOREcolor regional juried exhibition and sale of fine art. Long a tradition to celebrate LGBT Pride through the arts, MOREcolor strives to be artist-friendly and encourage innovative work. The exhibition will be held at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. As always, artists receive 70% of their sales. Cash prizes will be awarded, including a cash Juror's Award, and a People's choice award. There is a single entry fee of $10 for up to five entries. KEY INFORMATION ( please review full submission requirements and enter online ) May 8th: Submission deadline Each artist may submit up to 5 original works, which have been created in the last 2 years and have never been shown at any OkEq event Entry Fee: A single entry fee (per artist, NOT per piece) of $10 for up to five works SAGE Tulsa (Service & Advocacy For Gay Elders) Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan ■ if •. . . May 25th: Artist notification of acceptance into the exhibition June 9th: Delivery of Art Work, 3 to 6pm All work must be appropriately ready to display (see the submission requirements) June 9th: MOREcolor 2016 Opening Reception, 6 to 9pm Free and open to the public, cash prizes awarded, surprises and live performances, catered cuisine and bar, sale of fine art. Artists are encouraged to bring as many guests as they like. June 9th-12th: Run of the Show June 13th: Pick up unsold work, 3 to 6pm To Enter: Go to https://morecolor2016.artcall.org/ for online submission of entries. All entries must be made online. Proposals for performance and installation works should be addressed to Jose Vega at Jose.vega@okeq.org, or call for information 918-813-8993. Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 Thank you for being part of MOREcolor 2016! Providing Safety and Support for LGBTQ Survivors of Violence and Sexual Assault Training March 24, 5:00 p.m. - Reception March 25, 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Training This training is for personnel who have direct contact with clients or survivors who might be LGBT and for managers, supervisors or trainers who oversee policy and influence system culture. The training will include how to assess coercive control in LGBTQ abusive relationships, looking at sexual and intimate partner violence through a trans lens and legal issues for the LGBTQ victim. Special guest Technical Assistance Trainer Kristin Tucker will join us from Seattle, WA. Kristin is the Senior Program Manager and Coordinator of the National Training and Technical Assistance Program at the Northwest Network in Seattle. In her current role she provides support, training and technical assistance to mainstream, domestic and sexual violence service providers across the US. Yoga by Zach Take A Class EVERY SUNDAY @4:30 pm $5.00 per Session This seminar is produced in partnership with the Family Safety Center and Oklahomans for Equality and serves to fulfill the work under the Legal Assistance to Victims grant with Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma. To RSVP please contact mleighty@fsctulsa.org Gender Outreach Wednesdays 7:30 pm (First time interview required before attending) Email sharon.queen@okeq.org The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. 4/23/26, 5:34 PM �OkEq eNews March 15th, 2016 8 of 18 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-15th--2016.... Lambda Al-Anon Group Providing Safety and Support for LGBTQ Survivors of Violence and Sexual Assault Every Friday 7 p.m. BEST PRACTICES TRAINING MARCH 24-25 TULSA, OK March 25 th A Day of Learning March 24 th Reception Kristin Tucker from NW Network at 5pm 8:30am - 3pm * $5 box lunch with RSVP This NO COST training is for direct support service personnel , their supervisors, HR staff, funders and is open to t he public. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Nevermore Edits Every Friday 7:00 pm A Murder of Storytellers looks for voices in genre fiction that are often ignored or asked to change. As a writing group, they seek to help make each other better and foster a sense of community among local writers of all backgrounds. Survivors of Incest Anonymous Every Saturday 12:30 pm SIA strives to empower those who have survived childhood sexual abuse (who are not abusing any child), who want to become survivors and thrivers. For more information, visit siawso.org 62 1 E 4t h St, Tulsa , OK I 9 18-7 43-423 7 RSVP and Questions mleighty@fsctulsa.org I 918- 74-2931 oklahom n.s for equality Game Night Passage April 5, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St Tulsa, OK 74120 A peer support group with an exploration of the various changes individuals might experience in life. Some examples are marriages or life commitments and break ups, coming out (with possible loses that are involved), death of a loved one, beloved pet, job loss or career change, to name a few. We call this "Passage" because life-changing events are a process that deserve to be treated with compassion and awareness. We will explore helpful techniques to use to become more mindful and have healthier communication with self and others. In addition, these sessions will learn practical ways to reduce stress. Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno The group will meet the first Tuesday of every month at 6:00 p.m and is facilitated by Denise Womack. 4/23/26, 5:34 PM �OkEq eNews March 15th, 2016 9 of 18 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-15th--2016.... Gay Men's Dinner Group April 5, 6:30 p.m. Burn Co. BBQ 1738 S. Boston Ave. Tulsa, OK 74119 Cost is $25 per person. This includes meal with soda/tea. The bar will be open also, but not included in the $25. Please drink responsibly. This is probably our favorite dinner location. Adam at BurnCo is opening the restaurant just for our group. So please lets treat them right. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Room Rentals The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has many spaces for your next meeting or event. To check dates, reserve your next event or receive pricing information, contact sharon.queen@okeq.org Stop by for a quick view of the Event Center and pick up a space rental sheet. If you are coming please rsvp. I need a headcount for the reservation. To RSVP please contact Richard Haley at GuysDineToo@gmail.com Also Dine Out For Life is Thursday April 30th. This is an annual dining fundraising event raising money for AIDS service organizations (H.O.P.E.). Participating restaurants are donating a percentage of their sales. You can go to diningoutforlife.com for a list of participating restaurants. BurnCo is a participating restaurant for lunch. "First Thursday" Art Exhibit: Kris Fairchild Aprill 7, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St Tulsa, OK 74120 The April Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center (621 E. 4 th Street in Downtown Tulsa) will feature the works of Kris Fairchild beginning with a reception on Thursday, April 7 th from 6-9pm and continuing throughout the month. A lifelong Oklahoman, Kris was exposed to art and creativity at an early age. Her art began to be influenced many years ago, while as a young girl, she watched her father create beautiful stained glass windows and spent her summers enjoying nature . She graduated from University of Central Oklahoma with a degree in formation art. For many years she worked in other fields ranging from managing retail to advertising, her passion has always been for art and nature. Over the years, Kris has taught art classes ranging from ceramics, to sculpture and painting; she spends her summers volunteering with children's camps. Today Kris transforms those experiences into the swirls, curls and mandalas found in her acrylic paintings. The paintings each explore symbolism thru images of nature, fantasy and geometric shapes. Mandalas and trees both are often showcased in Fairchild's paintings. To her, the mandalas represent balance, harmony and unity; they are symbolic of the universe. Trees represent life and growth; they are a symbolic of wisdom, strength, beauty, and protection. Many other images also find symbolism in her paintings. Fairchild's paintings combine a variety of techniques and bright colors giving the paintings an energetic and vivid look, as if the light is glowing through them. The structured geometric patterns next to the more free forms of nature and a bit of whimsy, invite the viewer to experience the joy she finds in life. For over a decade Kris has enjoyed sharing her work at a variety of art festivals, fairs, galleries, and restaurants. Her work is in private collections across the US and in Europe. The show begins with a reception on Thursday, April 7 th from 6-9pm where there will be a door prize drawn of the artist's work; the show continues throughout the month. www.okeq.org EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and community. Workforce Oklahoma Access Point Open every day Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-bystep instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 7 pm Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. MISSION: Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. 4/23/26, 5:34 PM �OkEq eNews March 15th, 2016 10 of 18 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-15th--2016.... Toby Jenkins Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org Olivia Cotter Office Manager Olivia.Cotter@OkEq.org Ladies Social Club April 8, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St Tulsa, OK 74120 The Ladies Social Club has definitely hit the ground running! This tremendous group of women has had a blast at our first two monthly events, and we expect our March event to be just as successful. Sharon Queen Facilities Coordinator Sharon.Queen@OkEq.org Join us on March 11 for Paintin' & Drinkin'! We will be led step-by-step through a custom painting (made specifically for us!) by the talented Monica Conners, and at the end of the night you'll go home with a beautiful piece of art that YOU created! This painting class has only THREE seats left so act now if you'd like to paint! The class is $20 (a steal!), which will cover all your supplies. To register, join LSC's closed Facebook group (information and link below) and all the instructions you need are in the event description. You must pay via paypal in advance to reserve your seat; an RSVP on the facebook event does not count! This will fill up, so don't wait! Don't want to paint? Class is full? Come anyway! There will be music, light refreshments, games, and plenty of places to sit and hang out with other really cool women. Jose Vega Program Coordinator Jose.Vega@OkEq.org Connect with the LSC on Facebook by searching for OkEq Ladies Social Club (or click here). Questions? Email Kelley Parker, LSC facilitator, at ladiessocialclubtulsa@gmail.com. Lawyer in the Library April 13, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center - Rainbow Library 621 E 4th St Tulsa, OK 74120 ~ LAWYER IN THE LIBRARY is an opportunity to meet with a lawyer about topics such as family law (divorce, paternity, C custody, child support) , landlord/tenant, estate planning, < and bankruptcy. . ~ .... 4/23/26, 5:34 PM �OkEq eNews March 15th, 2016 11 of 18 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-15th--2016.... Oklahoma Bar Association Law Day April 28, 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. The OBA will provide free legal advice on Thursday, April 28 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., as part of its annual Law Day celebration and the Ask A Lawyer TV show, broadcasting on OETA. Viewers, statewide can call toll-free 1-800-456-8525 and Tulsa area residents can call 918-838-8770 to have their legal questions answered and get legal advice, at NO CHARGE, by the volunteer attorneys. Viewers can also choose to email their questions to askalawyer@okbar.org The OBA has been providing this community service for more than 35 years. Equality Center Pride Store These beautiful pendants celebrating the 6/26/15 SCOTUS Decision in favor of marriage equality are available in our Pride Store for $17. If you would like your pendant sent to you, there will be an additional $3 cost for shipping. Contact Stewart Wallace at stewartwallace@cox.net with any questions or concerns. Click here to purchase your pendant today! Be sure to "Like" the OkEq Pride Store Facebook page to keep up with the new items and new sale items 4/23/26, 5:34 PM �OkEq eNews March 15th, 2016 12 of 18 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-15th--2016.... Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library "My Trip Down the Pink Carpet" Leslie Jordan A hilarious romp from small-town USA to the pink carpet of Hollywood with the beloved Emmy-winning actor, playwright, and gay icon. Leslie Jordan is a small man with a giant propensity for scene stealing. Best known for his bravura recurring role as Karen's nemesis, Beverley Leslie, on Will & Grace (for which he won a Best Guest Actor in a Comedy Series Emmy in 2006), he has also made memorable appearances on Ally McBeal, Boston Public, Monk, and Murphy Brown. MY TRIP DOW THE PINK CARPET Raised in a conservative family in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Leslie-who describes himself as "the gayest man I know"boarded a Greyhound bus bound for LA with $1,200 sewn into his underpants and never looked back. His pocket-sized physique and inescapable talent for high camp paved the way to a lucrative and varied career in commercials and on television. Along the way he immersed himself in writing for the stage, and his one-man testimonials have become cult off-Broadway hits. But with success came dangerous temptations: a self-proclaimed former substance abuser and sexaholic, Leslie has spent time in jail and struggled to overcome his addictions and self-loathing. My Trip Down the Pink Carpet is a rollicking, fast-paced collection of stories, served up with wit, panache, and plenty of biting asides. Filled with comically overwrought childhood agonies, offbeat observations, and revealing celebrity encounters-from Boy George to George Clooney-it delivers a fresh, laugh-out-loud take on Hollywood, fame, addiction, gay culture, and learning to love oneself. lLESLIE JORDAN Find this selection and more by visiting the Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library . Check Out OkEq's New Video Enews On YouTube! 4/23/26, 5:34 PM �OkEq eNews March 15th, 2016 13 of 18 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-15th--2016.... Our video eNews is a fast fun way to get caught up on major upcoming events at OkEq. We will have a new video available each month highlighting special events. The link below will take you straight to our video. You can subscribe to our YouTube channel to get updates when the new videos are posted. https://youtu.be/PexsZ2aSKW0 Sondheim on Sondheim March 31, 8:00 p.m. Lorton Performance Center 550 South Gary Place, Tulsa, OK 74104 Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim Conceived [and directed on Broadway] by James Lapine SO DHEI Sondheim On Sondheim is a tour de force through the life and work of theatre's greatest living artist and father of the modern musical, Stephen Sondheim. Through live performance, archival footage and interactive video, the audience will feel as if they are having an intimate conversation and a greatest-hits concert with the legend himself. Variety magazine calls Sondheim on Sondheim "an enchanting, warm and provocative opportunity to hear not only Sondheim's songs, but, literally, the master's voice." A high school matinee will be held at 10 a.m. April 1. (Call 918-631-2566 for information regarding this special performance.) "Sondheim On Sondheim" is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International. All authorized performance materials are also supplied by: MTI, 421 W. 54th St., New York, NY 10019. Tel.: (212)541-4684; Fax: (212)397-4684. www.MTIShows.com Cost: $20 for adults; $10 for senior citizens 55+ and area students; $6 for TU students, staff and faculty Contact Phone: 918-631-2566 P.S. Gordon Exhibit April 1 - April 28 Living Arts Tulsa 307 E Mathew B. Brady St., Tulsa, OK 74120 As part of our mission, Living Arts is establishing the Living Arts Living Legend Artist Award honoring those artists responsible for pushing the art world forward, establishing the reputation of Tulsa as an artistic city, and contributing to the encouragement and inspiration of other artists in our community. AND THE GIFT OF FALLING SNOW P.S. GORDON 4/23/26, 5:34 PM �OkEq eNews March 15th, 2016 14 of 18 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-15th--2016.... During April 2016, Living Arts will be exhibiting works by Patrick (P.S.) Gordon never before seen in a public exhibition. Many of these works are held in private collections and all of them will demonstrate Pat's exquisite skill and never-before-seen subject matter. For more information visit http://livingarts.org/ps-gordon-mrs-lennox-gift-falling-snow --------------- Jackpot Golf Classic April 2, 7:30 a.m. The Canyons at Blackjack Ridge 1801 N. McKinley Ave. Sand Springs, OK 74063 THE CANYONS AT BLACKJACK RIDGE 1801N. MCKINLEY AVE SAND SPRINGS, OK 74063 SATURDAY, APRIL 2ND REGISTRATION IS OPEN I 7:30 . SHOTGU SOR A FRIEND FOR A FRIEND 2713 E 49"' ST. TULSA, OK 74105 918-747-6827 $75 PER PLAYER / $300 PER TEAM 4-MAN TEAM - SCRAMBLE FORMAT A pet unrl~ which pro"kln d•Uy needs lnclud lna food, veurln•f'V ca,- and 1roomin1 for p.ta whoM owners h•v• HIV/AIDS. 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Arrive at Sheridan Lanes at 31 st and Sheridan at 7:30 PM to get your shoes and pick your lanes. Bowling will start at 8:00 PM. Invitation to Participate in Research Looking for people who identify as a member of the lesbian community and are 21 years old or older This study is about the sexuality of both lesbian survivors of breast cancer and lesbian women who have not been diagnosed with breast cancer. Every participant who completes the study will receive a $20 coupon voucher for use at HankyPanky.com. If you have any questions please contact Rosara Torrisi at 516-690-6779 or RRTorrisi@mail.widener.edu Follow this link to complete the survey: https://cumc.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe6/preview/SV_5chCGgUo1595nNz LESBIANS AND BREAST ,. ...■ ,.r!'n 4/23/26, 5:34 PM �OkEq eNews March 15th, 2016 16 of 18 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-15th--2016.... SURVIVORS PhD st Jd nt at Wi you to ompl l a m • m·ti i t wl 1' a 20 UJJO IlaukyPcmky. 11! r a 1 II a ity would Ii rs • mality. It , study t ill U at GOT A QUESTION? Rosara Torrisi 516-690-6779 RJlTorrlsl@mail.wideoer .cdu Invitation to Participate in Research Factors Related to the Health and Well-being of Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual, Transgender and/or Queer Adults Aged 50 and Older If you identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and/or queer and are age 50 or over, we invite you to participate in a study about factors related to the health and well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and/or queer adults aged 50 and older. We also hope you will pass this invitation on to others. We are a research team from Oklahoma State University in Stillwater and some of us have been working for a number of years to advocate for and learn more about things that contribute to the health and well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and/or queer adults aged 50 or over (LGBTQ+). This study is part of that broader research and has two specific purposes: 1) to learn more about whether the measures in this study, which have been used with younger adults who identify as LGBT+, are also valid for individuals aged 50 or older; and 2) to look at the relationship between these measures and a measure of health and well-being. You are eligible for this study if you are aged 50 and over and identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and/ or queer. If you are interested in learning more about this study, please click here. On the web link, we provide more information about the study, and direct you to where you can give your consent and complete the survey measures. Alternately, you may contact Dr. Sue C. Jacobs (sue.c.jacobs@okstate.edu or 405-744-9895) for more information about the study and/or to have one of the researchers below assist you in answering the 4/23/26, 5:34 PM �OkEq eNews March 15th, 2016 17 of 18 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-15th--2016.... research questions by entering them into a computer. Any answers or personal information you provide will be anonymous as you will not provide your name. If you have questions about your rights as a research volunteer, you may contact the IRB Office at 223 Scott Hall, Stillwater, OK 74078, 405-744-3377 or irb@okstate.edu. We hope you are able to be part of this research. What we learn will be reported as group data only and made available to service agencies, health and mental health providers, equality centers, professional journals, meetings, or others who request it. Your participation is voluntary and you will receive no compensation except to know you are contributing to knowledge about an important matter. Diversity Weekend in Eureka Springs April 2, 2016 Eureka Springs, AR The first city in Arkansas to officially endorse same-sex marriage and the first and only one of two cities in AR with a Domestic Partnership Registry, and now the only city in Arkansas with an LGBT specific antidiscrimination ordinance, Eureka Springs also the number one vacation destination in the Mid-South for out and proud LGBT travelers. The antithesis of the redneck stereotype, our micro mecca has been a beyond-gay-friendly getaway for decades-- long before out was in. Here, one Gay Pride weekend won't do. So, Spring, Summer and Fall we also celebrate a trifecta of Diversity Weekends that attract thousands of gay and lesbian gaycationers. A microcosm of San Francisco, we boast a disproportionately large gay population, dozens of gay-owned and gay-friendly B&Bs, hotels, restaurants, bars, nightclubs, art galleries, shops, turn-of-the-century Victorian homes and vintage trolleys plying steep and narrow village streets. For a weekend or a week, find out for yourself how easy it is to be Out In Eureka. Faith, Trust and Pixie Dust April 8-10 Renaissance Tulsa Hotel & Convention Center 6808 S 107th E Ave Tulsa, OK 74133 Please join Absolute Empress VIII Chelsea Ray Star for Coronation IX Weekend April 8-10, 2016 at the Renaissance Tulsa Hotel and Convention Center Visit our Coronation IX website pages - www.impcourtok.org for t ickets (early bird rate ends March 31, 2016 ) and Program Ad Information (Ads needed by March 4, 2016 ) Voting for ICAO's Reign IX Monarchs (this is a public vote) Must be 18 with Valid Oklahoma ID Tulsa Locations: April 1st 9 pm - 11 pm at the Tulsa Eagle April 2nd 1 pm - 3 pm at the Dennis R Neill Equality Center OKC Location: April 2nd 8 pm - 11 pm at the Habana Inn Hallway between Copa & Finishline 4/23/26, 5:34 PM �OkEq eNews March 15th, 2016 18 of 18 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-15th--2016.... r---------------------------------------------------------------------------, I okeq Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Hours: Mon - Sat Noon-9 p.m. | Sun Noon-6 p.m. Oklahomans for Equality | 621 E. 4th Street | Tulsa, OK 74120 | 918.743.4297 www.okeq.org I L---------------------------------------------------------------------------~ 4/23/26, 5:34 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/5685242edeed6880366198ece7e5d863.pdf 7ac1907d73931d3160110fd63cb18d7c PDF Text Text OkEq eNews March 23rd, 2016 1 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-23rd--2016.... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq eNews March 23rd, 2016 In This Issue EBA Sponsor Click here to sponsor a day to honor your special occasion. 2016 Tulsa Pride Bingo Providing Safety and Support "'I 0 4 Club Majestic Turnabout Show. t'("\<!.'' o\\-r-e""t""~~- - oeo"" MOREcolor Passage e year Jan r f irst na . Gay Men's Dinner Group Married filing jointly? In Oklahoma? Affordable Care Act got you confused? Let us help you file your 2015 tax returns! "First Thursday" Art Exhibit Lawyer in the Library EBA Mixer Tulsa Metro Softball League January Volunteer of the Month Kelly Kirby CPA Certified Public Accountant a professional corporation Pride Store Rainbow Library Video eNews Credo Sondheim on Sondheim (918) 747-5466 Openarms Youth Project Fundraiser P.S. Gordon Exhibit 4815 S Harvard, Ste 205 Tulsa, OK 74135 kelly@kkirby.com www.kkirby.com Diversity Weekend in Eureka Springs Jackpot Golf Classic Ms. Jolt Pageant Faith, Trust and Pixie Dus Oklahoma Board Association Law Day Grab Your Balls! Invitation to Participate in Research Proudly serving Oklahoma's LGBTQ community since 1982. Michael Farr is Sponsoring the Day March 25th, 2016 Michael Farr will be sponsoring the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center for the day on March OkEq Board Meeting 7 p.m. Thursday, March 24th Dennis R. Neill Equality Center All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. OkEq Art Exhibit 4/23/26, 5:36 PM �OkEq eNews March 23rd, 2016 2 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-23rd--2016.... 25th. Thank you Michael! The March exhibit at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center features the combined works of Christina Rhodes, Janet Fadler Davie, Nels Sterling Bentson and Di Klepac. This exhibit is entitled "Bohemian Daydreams" If you would like to sponsor a day to honor your birthday, anniversary, or any other special occasion click here. 2016 Tulsa Pride Bingo March 25, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 Join us for our third Tulsa Pride Bingo of 2016. The beautiful and outrageous Nicole Carrington will be our host once again. Nicole has invited Rainbow Granny and Trailer Trash Teresa to join her for our biggest pride fundraiser this Pride season. Super Hot DJ Crystal will be spinning the beat for our rapid rounds of Pride Bingo and DJing our Lip Sync Contest. You don't want to miss the fun, put this on your calendar now! $10 for general admission $20 Adult Beverage admission or buy a whole table for 8 bingo bangers for $200 which includes unlimited drinks for your table. Proceeds go toward Tulsa Pride 2016. Click here to make your reservation online. Tables go fast! For more information contact olivia.cotter@okeq.org Providing Safety and Support for LGBTQ Survivors of Violence and Sexual Assault Training Andrew Grimes Cub Scouts of OkEq Oklahomans for Equality has a new Cub Scout Pack. The meetings with families of boys in 1st through 5th grades and volunteers interested in Cub Scouts are held on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. March 24, 5:00 p.m. - Reception March 25, 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Training This training is for personnel who have direct contact with clients or survivors who might be LGBT and for managers, supervisors or trainers who oversee policy and influence system culture. The training will include how to assess coercive control in LGBTQ abusive relationships, looking at sexual and intimate partner violence through a trans lens and legal issues for the LGBTQ victim. Special guest Technical Assistance Trainer Kristin Tucker will join us from Seattle, WA. Kristin is the Senior Program Manager and Coordinator of the National Training and Technical Assistance Program at the Northwest Network in Seattle. In her current role she provides support, training and technical assistance to mainstream, domestic and sexual violence service providers across the US. Gamily This seminar is produced in partnership with the Family Safety Center and Oklahomans for Equality and serves to fulfill the work under the Legal Assistance to Victims grant with Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma. To RSVP please contact mleighty@fsctulsa.org Gamily (Gay-Family) is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBT parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Gamily contact olivia.cotter@okeq.org Lawyer in the Library February - May will be the second 4/23/26, 5:36 PM �OkEq eNews March 23rd, 2016 3 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-23rd--2016.... Wednesday of the month from 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 pm.m. Providing Safety and Support for LGBTQ Survivors of Violence and Sexual Assault BEST PRACTICES TRAINING MARCH 24-25 TULSA, OK Lawyer in the Library is an opportunity to meet with a lawyer about topics such as family law (divorce, paternity, custody, child support), landlord/tenant , estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment necessary.. Healthcare Navigator March 25 th A Day of Learning March 24 th Reception Kristin Tucker from NW Network at 5pm Do you need assistance with open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare? Meet with Mary Jones, Planned Parenthood's Healthcare Navigator. She will be more than happy to help anyone and everyone who is interested in enrolling with the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare. Contact Mary Jones at 918-587-7421 or mary.jones@ppheartland.org --·--- Counseling Services 8:30am - 3pm * $5 box lunch with RSVP This NO COST training is for direct support service personnel , their supervisors, HR staff, funders and is open to t he public. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 62 1 E 4t h St, Tulsa , OK I 9 18-7 43-423 7 Weekdays By appointment Adult individual, Substance Abuse & PTSD counseling is available at no cost. Appointments are required. Contact Jim Scholl 918.631.2722 RSVP and Questions mleighty@fsctulsa.org I 918- 74-2931 oklahom n.s for equality Club Majestic Turnabout Show April 1, 8:30 p.m. Club Majestic 124 N Boston Ave, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74103 Join us Friday April 1st 2016 for our annual Turnabout Show benefiting Tulsa Pride/ OKEQ. ~~ See the Majestic staff rock the stage in drag, showcasing their favorite Pop/ Cultural icon. Doors open at 8:30PM | Show Starts at 9pm 18 to Enter | 21 to Drink p TU LSA A d e A WEEKEND OF PRIDE Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a Sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required Contact Dr. Kurt Choate, LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org Call for Entries 4/23/26, 5:36 PM �OkEq eNews March 23rd, 2016 4 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-23rd--2016.... MOREcolor Regional Juried Fine Arts Exhibition Oklahomans for Equality is pleased to call for entries to the 2016 MOREcolor regional juried exhibition and sale of fine art. Long a tradition to celebrate LGBT Pride through the arts, MOREcolor strives to be artist-friendly and encourage innovative work. The exhibition will be held at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. As always, artists receive 70% of their sales. Cash prizes will be awarded, including a cash Juror's Award, and a People's choice award. There is a single entry fee of $10 for up to five entries. Wednesdays and Thursdays By appointment Gender identity, sexual orientation, mood problems, anxiety concerns, and/or those recovering from traumatic events. Appointments are required. Contact Joe Currin joe.currin@okeq.org KEY INFORMATION ( please review full submission requirements and enter online ) May 8th: Submission deadline Each artist may submit up to 5 original works, which have been created in the last 2 years and have never been shown at any OkEq event Entry Fee: A single entry fee (per artist, NOT per piece) of $10 for up to five works May 25th: Artist notification of acceptance into the exhibition June 9th: Delivery of Art Work, 3 to 6pm All work must be appropriately ready to display (see the submission requirements) June 9th: MOREcolor 2016 Opening Reception, 6 to 9pm Free and open to the public, cash prizes awarded, surprises and live performances, catered cuisine and bar, sale of fine art. Artists are encouraged to bring as many guests as they like. June 9th-12th: Run of the Show June 13th: Pick up unsold work, 3 to 6pm Weekdays By appointment. Adult individual and couples counseling is available at no cost. Appointments are required. Contact Emily Howell 918.594.8568 emily.howell@okeq.org To Enter: Go to https://morecolor2016.artcall.org/ for online submission of entries. All entries must be made online. Proposals for performance and installation works should be addressed to Jose Vega at Jose.vega@okeq.org, or call for information 918-813-8993. Thank you for being part of MOREcolor 2016! Passage April 5, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St Tulsa, OK 74120 A peer support group with an exploration of the various changes individuals might experience in life. Some examples are marriages or life commitments and break ups, coming out (with possible loses that are involved), death of a loved one, beloved pet, job loss or career change, to name a few. We call this "Passage" because life-changing events are a process that deserve to be treated with compassion and awareness. We will explore helpful techniques to use to become more mindful and have healthier communication with self and others. In addition, these sessions will learn practical ways to reduce stress. The group will meet the first Tuesday of every month at 6:00 p.m and is facilitated by Denise Womack. Weekdays By appointment Adults, individuals, and couples counseling is available at no cost. Appointments are required. Contact Douglas Knutson 918-594-8568 douglas.knutson@okeq.org Sexual Assault Survivors Support Group First Wednesday of each month from 6-9 p.m. 4/23/26, 5:36 PM �OkEq eNews March 23rd, 2016 5 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-23rd--2016.... Gay Men's Dinner Group April 5, 6:30 p.m. Burn Co. BBQ 1738 S. Boston Ave. Tulsa, OK 74119 Cost is $25 per person. This includes meal with soda/tea. The bar will be open also, but not included in the $25. Please drink responsibly. This is probably our favorite dinner location. Adam at BurnCo is opening the restaurant just for our group. So please lets treat them right. If you are coming please rsvp. I need a headcount for the reservation. To RSVP please contact Richard Haley at GuysDineToo@gmail.com Also Dine Out For Life is Thursday April 30th. This is an annual dining fundraising event raising money for AIDS service organizations (H.O.P.E.). Participating restaurants are donating a percentage of their sales. You can go to diningoutforlife.com for a list of participating restaurants. BurnCo is a participating restaurant for lunch. Sexual assault is any forced or coerced sexual activity, such as unwanted touching or forced penetration committed against a person's will or without consent. This support group will meet together to discuss their experiences, share ideas, and provide emotional support for one another. Additionally, highly trained providers will offer information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal. Specific goals for sessions may include crises stabilization, safety planning, increasing selfregulatory skills, addressing trauma through cognitive processing, reconnecting to support systems, family and the community, and preventing re-victimization. All services are free of charge, and confidentiality is paramount. For more information contact Jim Scholl at 918.631.2722. "First Thursday" Art Exhibit: Kris Fairchild Aprill 7, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St Tulsa, OK 74120 The April Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center (621 E. 4 th Street in Downtown Tulsa) will feature the works of Kris Fairchild beginning with a reception on Thursday, April 7 th from 6-9pm and continuing throughout the month. A lifelong Oklahoman, Kris was exposed to art and creativity at an early age. Her art began to be influenced many years ago, while as a young girl, she watched her father create beautiful stained glass windows and spent her summers enjoying nature . She graduated from University of Central Oklahoma with a degree in formation art. For many years she worked in other fields ranging from managing retail to advertising, her passion has always been for art and nature. Over the years, Kris has taught art classes ranging from ceramics, to sculpture and painting; she spends her summers volunteering with children's camps. Today Kris transforms those experiences into the swirls, curls and mandalas found in her acrylic paintings. The paintings each explore symbolism thru images of nature, fantasy and geometric shapes. Mandalas and trees both are often showcased in Fairchild's paintings. To her, the mandalas represent balance, harmony and unity; they are symbolic of the universe. Trees represent life and growth; they are a symbolic of wisdom, strength, beauty, and protection. Many other images also find symbolism in her paintings. Fairchild's paintings combine a variety of techniques and bright colors giving the paintings an energetic and vivid look, as if the light is glowing through them. The structured geometric patterns next to the more free forms of nature and a bit of whimsy, invite the viewer to experience the joy she finds in life. For over a decade Kris has enjoyed sharing her work at a variety of art festivals, fairs, galleries, and restaurants. Her work is in private collections across the US and in Europe. The show begins with a reception on Thursday, April 7 th from 6-9pm where there will be a door prize drawn of the artist's work; the show continues throughout the month. www.okeq.org Non-Binary Support Group Third Wednesday of each month from 7-9 p.m. A new support group for folks who identify with non-binary genders, including but not limited to, genderqueer, genderfluid, agender, bigender, neutrois, genderflux, and more. This group will be a safe space to discuss our identities, receive support, and build a strong non-binary community in Tulsa. For information contact Vic Wiener at vfwiener@gmail.com Domestic Violence Survivors Support Group Third Wednesday of each month from 6-9 p.m. Domestic violence is the use of physical, sexual, threatening or emotional force to frighten, intimidate and control an intimate partner. This support and educational group is for individuals who have survived domestic violence and are ready to explore their personal healing process and find hope. The group will provide emotional support, information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal, and may include specific goals such as creating a safety plan, reducing risk of future violence, increasing 4/23/26, 5:36 PM �OkEq eNews March 23rd, 2016 6 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-23rd--2016.... positive coping skills and addressing the impact of trauma. A specialized therapist will provide the free services, and confidentiality is paramount. For more information contact Jim Scholl at 918.631.2722 SOS Group Mondays 7:00 pm This open Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) Recovery and Sobriety Group meets every Monday at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information, visit www.SOSTulsa.org Live Free! Coming Out Workshop 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of the month 7:00 - 8:00 pm. ComingOut@OkEq.org Facilitated by James Prather Lawyer in the Library April 13, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center - Rainbow Library 621 E 4th St Tulsa, OK 74120 Brought to You Bi the Letter B First Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m. The group is open to all bi, pan, queer, fluid folks and their allies. Equality Business Alliance Mixer April 20, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. 108 Contemporary 108 E. Brady St., Tulsa, OK 74103 4/23/26, 5:36 PM �OkEq eNews March 23rd, 2016 7 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-23rd--2016.... E UALITY Business Alliance SAGE Tulsa (Service & Advocacy For Gay Elders) Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan ■ if •. . . Steven Michael Hall Photography will be hosting our April EBA networking event. Our event will be at the 108 Contemporary studio located at 108 East Brady Street. Steven took the leap into photography in 1993 when he jumped from the writing and editing side of newspapers. He has always been intrigued by photography's ability to show potentials and personal revealings. Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 Yoga by Zach Take A Class EVERY SUNDAY The Equality Business Alliance networking mixers are terrific venues for you to meet prospective clients. Mixers are open to non-members as well as EBA members. Be sure to bring business cards, business information, brochures, etc. Hosting a networking mixer is a great way to showcase your business. You may host at your establishment or use the Equality Center. If you would like to host a mixer, send an email to olivia.cotter@okeq.org for more information. @4:30 pm Tulsa Metro Softball League Hey TMSL Players & Fans! $5.00 per Session As the weather warms up, we are gearing up for another spring season of LGBT-friendly softball. This year, we want to continue to grow from the 2015 Spring Season on Sunday Funday. Last season, the TMSL Board decided to return to its roots and bring back the fun on the softball field. In years past, TMSL has been a great way to get to know members of the community and has fostered some life-long friendships. We want to continue with this growth, and want you to be a part of it! Several of the comments and suggestions we have received focus on the fact that TMSL has become increasingly more competitive over the years, and some have felt left out in the process. The Board realizes that TMSL has strayed a bit from the recreational side of things, and we are working on going back to that and increasing participation. Gender Outreach Wednesdays 7:30 pm (First time interview required before attending) Email sharon.queen@okeq.org The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. 4/23/26, 5:36 PM �OkEq eNews March 23rd, 2016 8 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-23rd--2016.... Don't worry about having to play without your friends. When you register, simply let us know who you would like to play with, and we will do our best to accommodate all requests. If you have two or three friends that you would like to play with, let us know! We will make sure that you get to play on the same team, but also that you are paired up with a diverse and fun team in the process. You don't need to be a member of an existing team or have a group of 10 people to be welcome in TMSL. Sign up by yourself or with however many of your friends you want to, and come out to play ball. This season, too, we are lowering the registration fee to $40 per player for the season, which covers all umpire and field fees. Season is tentatively scheduled to begin in March. Lambda Al-Anon Group Every Friday 7 p.m. Ladies Social Club Thank you, TMSL Board TMSL is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality. www.tulsametrosoftball.com Congratulations to the Tulsa Metro Softbal League on their wins at the Lone Star Classic in Houston Texas! Second Friday of each month 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Make friends and have fun with the Ladies Social Club at OkEq! Single, married, LGBT, ally, young in body, young at heart -- all women are welcome! Follow us on Facebook Questions? Email Kelley Parker, LSC facilitator at ladiessocialclubtulsa@gmail.com Nevermore Edits Every Friday 7:00 pm A Murder of Storytellers looks for voices in genre fiction that are often ignored or asked to change. As a writing group, they seek to help make each other better and foster a sense of community among local writers of all backgrounds. We are so proud of the Tulsa Smoke B team who won 1st place! Survivors of Incest Anonymous Every Saturday 12:30 pm SIA strives to empower those who have survived childhood sexual abuse (who are not abusing any child), who want to become survivors and thrivers. For more information, visit siawso.org 4/23/26, 5:36 PM �OkEq eNews March 23rd, 2016 9 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-23rd--2016.... Game Night Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno And the Tulsa Smoke C team who won 5th place! Volunteer of the Month March 2016 David Brooks Parson About three years ago, David decided to volunteer at OKEQ because he wanted to get more involved in the LGBT community. He enjoys being at the front desk of the center, answering the phone and greeting people and being a part of it all. A message from our volunteer of the month: "I would recommend volunteering at OKEQ to anyone who has some free time, and wants to get involved in this amazing organization. I don't think people realize what we have here, in Tulsa, OK, the Buckle of the Bible Belt. We have one of the largest LGBT resource centers in the country, and the world for that matter, and I'm proud to be a part of it!" Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Room Rentals The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has many spaces for your next meeting or event. To check dates, reserve your next event or receive pricing information, contact sharon.queen@okeq.org Stop by for a quick view of the Event Center and pick up a space rental sheet. If you would like to volunteer contact Jose Vega at jose.vega@okeq.org EBA Directory Equality Center Pride Store These beautiful pendants celebrating the 6/26/15 SCOTUS Decision in favor of marriage equality are available in our Pride Store for $17. If you would like your pendant sent to you, there will be an additional $3 cost for shipping. Contact Stewart Wallace at stewartwallace@cox.net with any questions or concerns. The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and community. Click here to purchase your pendant today! Workforce Oklahoma Access Point Open every day 4/23/26, 5:36 PM �OkEq eNews March 23rd, 2016 10 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-23rd--2016.... Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-bystep instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 7 pm Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. Be sure to "Like" the OkEq Pride Store Facebook page to keep up with the new items and new sale items Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library "Slient Lives: How High A Price" Sara L. Boesser This book is a valuable resource that combines autobiographical sources, personal interviews, and questions for reflection to explore issues relevant to everyone's sexual orientation and gender status, be they heterosexual, gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, or intersexual. Its readily accessible format assists individuals, study groups, civic groups, spiritual groups, or congregations create an open forum for the discussion of sexuality. It is helpful for personal journaling and sharing with relatives and friends, and is also very useful as a college text, therapy supplement, and as a catalyst for group discussions regarding gay, lesbian, and bisexual issues; gay rights; the coming-out process; and gay marriage.8! Find this selection and more by visiting the Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library . MISSION: Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Toby Jenkins Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org , - ~· ,·1 ··.•·:,.~i ·., ,,.:·:,.._ ·.· SARA L. BOESSER I ·,••.. . "" ,'C. ·, Check Out OkEq's New Video Enews On YouTube! Our video eNews is a fast fun way to get caught up on major upcoming events at OkEq. We will have a new video available each month highlighting special events. The link below will take you straight to our video. You can subscribe to our YouTube channel to get updates when the new videos are posted. • i, .. .. ., I !'II • .. - Olivia Cotter Office Manager Olivia.Cotter@OkEq.org https://youtu.be/PexsZ2aSKW0 Sharon Queen Facilities Coordinator 4/23/26, 5:36 PM �OkEq eNews March 23rd, 2016 11 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-23rd--2016.... Sharon.Queen@OkEq.org Jose Vega Program Coordinator Jose.Vega@OkEq.org Credo - Live. Love. Connect. March 26, 12:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St Tulsa, OK 74120 Saturday Spirituality Discussion Group Credo is a progressive, open-minded, open-hearted, inclusive spiritual community focused on supporting people in their spiritual journey. The word Credo means "I believe" and the primary intention of Credo is to support people in exploring their beliefs and living a life which is aligned with those beliefs. We come Live. Love. Connect. together for inspiration and transformation through discussion, meditation, music, and connection with each other and Spirit! At the heart of the Credo philosophy is the application of spiritual principles that Spirit/Love is expressing through all things and that this expression comes through each of us individually. (0) credo "The wick of your individual life runs deep into the oil of pure Being. There is but Life and that Life is your life now." ~ Ernest Holmes For Information please contact Jeff Staton at 918-928-6049 or email revjeffstaton@gmail.com We meet every Saturday from 12:30pm - 2:00pm / Love offerings gratefully accepted Credo is an affiliate of Centers for Spiritual Living www.csl.org Sondheim on Sondheim March 31, 8:00 p.m. Lorton Performance Center 550 South Gary Place, Tulsa, OK 74104 Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim Conceived [and directed on Broadway] by James Lapine SO DHEI Sondheim On Sondheim is a tour de force through the life and work of theatre's greatest living artist and father of the modern musical, Stephen Sondheim. Through live performance, archival footage and interactive video, the audience will feel as if they are having an intimate conversation and a greatest-hits concert with the legend himself. Variety magazine calls Sondheim on Sondheim "an enchanting, warm and provocative opportunity to hear not only Sondheim's songs, but, literally, the master's voice." A high school matinee will be held at 10 a.m. April 1. (Call 918-631-2566 for information regarding this special performance.) "Sondheim On Sondheim" is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International. All authorized performance materials are also supplied by: MTI, 421 W. 54th St., New York, NY 10019. Tel.: (212)541-4684; Fax: (212)397-4684. 4/23/26, 5:36 PM �OkEq eNews March 23rd, 2016 12 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-23rd--2016.... www.MTIShows.com Cost: $20 for adults; $10 for senior citizens 55+ and area students; $6 for TU students, staff and faculty Contact Phone: 918-631-2566 Openarms Youth Project Fundraiser April 1, 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Open arms Youth Project 2015-B S. Lakewood Ave. Tulsa, OK 74112 Openarms Youth Project LIV E & SIL E N T AUCTION FUNORAISER Our mission is to bring Lesbian, Gay Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning youth and their friends together to build a peer based community that empowers them to end isolation, create a progressive youth voice; increase well being and self-esteem; and change the communities in which they live. Open arms Youth Project accomplishes this by offering peer based education, advocacy, recreation, information and leadership opportunities . We will be hosting a fundraising event on April 1st holding both live and silent auctions with many wonderful items donated by generous local business owners. The event will provide live entertainment, h'dourveres, food and beverages as well as a 50/50 ticket raffle drawing! Come out and support Open arms Youth Project! To purchase tickets visit WWW.OPENARMSPROJECT.ORG Ticket price prior to event is $25.00 - door price night of event - $30.00 Your ticket will get you access to wine, beer, and FREE COVER to the after party at AREA 18! All attendees and ticket holders must be over the age of 21. P.S. Gordon Exhibit April 1 - April 28 Living Arts Tulsa 307 E Mathew B. Brady St., Tulsa, OK 74120 As part of our mission, Living Arts is establishing the Living Arts Living Legend Artist Award honoring those artists responsible for pushing the art world forward, establishing the reputation of Tulsa as an artistic city, and contributing to the encouragement and inspiration of other artists in our community. MRS. LENNOX AND THE GIFT OF FALLING SNOW P.S. GORDON During April 2016, Living Arts will be exhibiting works by Patrick (P.S.) Gordon never before seen in a public exhibition. Many of these works are held in private collections and all of them will demonstrate Pat's exquisite skill and never-before-seen subject matter. For more information visit http://livingarts.org/ps-gordon-mrs-lennox-gift-falling-snow - - -- - - - - - - Diversity Weekend in Eureka Springs April 2, 2016 Eureka Springs, AR The first city in Arkansas to officially endorse same-sex marriage and the first and only one of two cities in AR 4/23/26, 5:36 PM �OkEq eNews March 23rd, 2016 13 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-23rd--2016.... with a Domestic Partnership Registry, and now the only city in Arkansas with an LGBT specific antidiscrimination ordinance, Eureka Springs also the number one vacation destination in the Mid-South for out and proud LGBT travelers. The antithesis of the redneck stereotype, our micro mecca has been a beyond-gay-friendly getaway for decades-- long before out was in. Here, one Gay Pride weekend won't do. So, Spring, Summer and Fall we also celebrate a trifecta of Diversity Weekends that attract thousands of gay and lesbian gaycationers. A microcosm of San Francisco, we boast a disproportionately large gay population, dozens of gay-owned and gay-friendly B&Bs, hotels, restaurants, bars, nightclubs, art galleries, shops, turn-of-the-century Victorian homes and vintage trolleys plying steep and narrow village streets. For a weekend or a week, find out for yourself how easy it is to be Out In Eureka. Jackpot Golf Classic April 2, 7:30 a.m. The Canyons at Blackjack Ridge 1801 N. McKinley Ave. Sand Springs, OK 74063 THE CANYONS AT BLACKJACK RIDGE 1801N. MCKINLEY AVE SAND SPRINGS, OK 74063 SATURDAY, APRIL 2ND REGISTRATION IS OPEN I 7:30 A. . S OTGU E SOR A FRIEND FOR A FRIEND 2713 E 49"' ST. TULSA, OK 74105 918-747-6827 A pet Hntlce which prollkln daily needs lnclud ln&food, veterinuy care and 1roomln1 for pets whoM ownen have HIV/AIDS. SeNlc• r4lle1 complet•lv on voluntHn and private donatJon1. TM ••rvfc• 11 aval11bl1 for all pets, lnducUnc dop, uu, birds, Rsh, even ,nakH. CHents are e•pected to pay a much of veterinary cha,.. as possible. $75 PER PLAYER / $300 PER TEAM 4-MAN TEAM - SCRAMBLE FORMAT CURTIS AUSTIN t, CURTISAUST1N33f1HOTMAILCOM CONTACT: Food le pr-ovlded at no cJaar11. OR Al WARRE N @I 918-361-8739 YOU CAN ALSO AND US ON FACE8OOK @I TULSAJOLT Ms. Jolt Pageant April 8, 8:00 p.m. New Age Renegades 1649 S. Main St., Tulsa, OK 74119 llA- l ' ° ' I 'T' n A r ~ I\ II.IT 4/23/26, 5:36 PM �OkEq eNews March 23rd, 2016 14 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-23rd--2016.... IYl:5. JUL I l"'lo\UClo\l" I WHEN: APRIL 8th, 2016 {8 :00 pm Start!) WHERE: New Age Renegades SUPPORTTHEJOLTTOURNAMENT AND PAGEANT CONTESTANTS, AS WELL AS SAY FAREWELL TO THE CURRENT MS JOLTI Faith, Trust and Pixie Dust April 8-10 Renaissance Tulsa Hotel & Convention Center 6808 S 107th E Ave Tulsa, OK 74133 Please join Absolute Empress VIII Chelsea Ray Star for Coronation IX Weekend April 8-10, 2016 at the Renaissance Tulsa Hotel and Convention Center Visit our Coronation IX website pages - www.impcourtok.org for t ickets (early bird rate ends March 31, 2016 ) and Program Ad Information (Ads needed by March 4, 2016 ) Voting for ICAO's Reign IX Monarchs (this is a public vote) Must be 18 with Valid Oklahoma ID Tulsa Locations: April 1st 9 pm - 11 pm at the Tulsa Eagle April 2nd 1 pm - 3 pm at the Dennis R Neill Equality Center OKC Location: April 2nd 8 pm - 11 pm at the Habana Inn Hallway between Copa & Finishline Oklahoma Bar Association Law Day April 28, 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. The OBA will provide free legal advice on Thursday, April 28 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., as part of its annual Law Day celebration and the Ask A Lawyer TV show, broadcasting on OETA. Viewers, statewide can call toll-free 1-800-456-8525 and Tulsa area residents can call 918-838-8770 to have their legal questions answered and get legal advice, at NO CHARGE, by the volunteer attorneys. Viewers can also choose to email their questions to askalawyer@okbar.org The OBA has been providing this community service for more than 35 years. Grab Your Balls! May 6, 8:00 p.m. AMF Sheridan Lanes 3121 S. Sheridan Rd. Tulsa, OK 74145 4/23/26, 5:36 PM �OkEq eNews March 23rd, 2016 15 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-23rd--2016.... GRAB YOUR BALLS! And you could win some money doing it! Come join us at Sheridan Lanes on Friday May 6 th for some bowling fun and support the JOLT bowling tournament. You don't need to know how to bowl to have a great time. For $20, you get 3 games of bowling and free shoe rental. You also get chances to win money and cool door prizes plus have a great time with your friends! Arrive at Sheridan Lanes at 31 st and Sheridan at 7:30 PM to get your shoes and pick your lanes. Bowling will start at 8:00 PM. Invitation to Participate in Research Looking for people who identify as a member of the lesbian community and are 21 years old or older This study is about the sexuality of both lesbian survivors of breast cancer and lesbian women who have not been diagnosed with breast cancer. Every participant who completes the study will receive a $20 coupon voucher for use at HankyPanky.com. If you have any questions please contact Rosara Torrisi at 516-690-6779 or RRTorrisi@mail.widener.edu Follow this link to complete the survey: https://cumc.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe6/preview/SV_5chCGgUo1595nNz LESBIANS AND BREAST ,. ...■ ,.r!'n 4/23/26, 5:36 PM �OkEq eNews March 23rd, 2016 16 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-23rd--2016.... SURVIVORS PhD st Jd nt at Wi you to ompl l a m • m·ti i t wl 1' a 20 UJJO IlaukyPcmky. 11! r a 1 II a ity would Ii rs • mality. It , study t ill U at GOT A QUESTION? Rosara Torrisi 516-690-6779 RJlTorrlsl@mail.wideoer .cdu Invitation to Participate in Research Factors Related to the Health and Well-being of Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual, Transgender and/or Queer Adults Aged 50 and Older If you identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and/or queer and are age 50 or over, we invite you to participate in a study about factors related to the health and well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and/or queer adults aged 50 and older. We also hope you will pass this invitation on to others. We are a research team from Oklahoma State University in Stillwater and some of us have been working for a number of years to advocate for and learn more about things that contribute to the health and well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and/or queer adults aged 50 or over (LGBTQ+). This study is part of that broader research and has two specific purposes: 1) to learn more about whether the measures in this study, which have been used with younger adults who identify as LGBT+, are also valid for individuals aged 50 or older; and 2) to look at the relationship between these measures and a measure of health and well-being. You are eligible for this study if you are aged 50 and over and identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and/ or queer. If you are interested in learning more about this study, please click here. On the web link, we provide more information about the study, and direct you to where you can give your consent and complete the survey measures. Alternately, you may contact Dr. Sue C. Jacobs (sue.c.jacobs@okstate.edu or 405-744-9895) for more information about the study and/or to have one of the researchers below assist you in answering the 4/23/26, 5:36 PM �OkEq eNews March 23rd, 2016 17 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-23rd--2016.... research questions by entering them into a computer. Any answers or personal information you provide will be anonymous as you will not provide your name. If you have questions about your rights as a research volunteer, you may contact the IRB Office at 223 Scott Hall, Stillwater, OK 74078, 405-744-3377 or irb@okstate.edu. We hope you are able to be part of this research. What we learn will be reported as group data only and made available to service agencies, health and mental health providers, equality centers, professional journals, meetings, or others who request it. Your participation is voluntary and you will receive no compensation except to know you are contributing to knowledge about an important matter. r---------------------------------------------------------------------------, I okeq Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Hours: Mon - Sat Noon-9 p.m. | Sun Noon-6 p.m. Oklahomans for Equality | 621 E. 4th Street | Tulsa, OK 74120 | 918.743.4297 www.okeq.org I L---------------------------------------------------------------------------J 4/23/26, 5:36 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/db9331cf2cc703577788f4f8b4978505.pdf fb5e571535d3603c4c2be655c23a8ba8 PDF Text Text OkEq eNews March 29th, 2016 1 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-29th--2016.... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq eNews March 29th, 2016 In This Issue EBA Sponsor Club Majestic Turnabout Show. MOREcolor Gay Men's Dinner Group "First Thursday" Art Exhibit "'I 0 4 t'("\<!.'' o\\-r-e""t""~~- - Ladies Social Club oeo"" Lawyer in the Library e year Jan r f irst na EBA Mixer . 2016 Tulsa Pride Bingo Married filing jointly? In Oklahoma? Affordable Care Act got you confused? Let us help you file your 2015 tax returns! EBA Sponsor Tulsa Metro Softball League January Volunteer of the Month Pride Store Rainbow Library Kelly Kirby CPA Sondheim on Sondheim Certified Public Accountant Openarms Youth Project Fundraiser a professional corporation P.S. Gordon Exhibit (918) 747-5466 4815 S Harvard, Ste 205 Tulsa, OK 74135 Video eNews Diversity Weekend in Eureka Springs Jackpot Golf Classic Ms. Jolt Pageant Faith, Trust and Pixie Dus Oklahoma Board Association Law Day kelly@kkirby.com www.kkirby.com Grab Your Balls! Invitation to Participate in Research Proudly serving Oklahoma's LGBTQ community since 1982. OkEq Board Meeting Club Majestic Turnabout Show April 1, 8:30 p.m. Club Majestic 124 N Boston Ave, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74103 Join us Friday April 1st 2016 for our annual Turnabout Show benefiting Tulsa Pride/ OKEQ. See the Majestic staff rock the stage in drag, showcasing their favorite Pop/ Cultural icon. Click here for more information 7 p.m. Thursday, March 24th Dennis R. Neill Equality Center All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. OkEq Art Exhibit The March exhibit at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center features the combined works of Christina Rhodes, Janet Fadler Davie, Nels Sterling Bentson and 4/23/26, 5:38 PM �OkEq eNews March 29th, 2016 2 of 17 Doors open at 8:30PM | Show Starts at 9pm 18 to Enter | 21 to Drink https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-29th--2016.... I A WEEKEND OF PRIDE Di Klepac. This exhibit is entitled "Bohemian Daydreams" Call for Entries MOREcolor Regional Juried Fine Arts Exhibition Oklahomans for Equality is pleased to call for entries to the 2016 MOREcolor regional juried exhibition and sale of fine art. Long a tradition to celebrate LGBT Pride through the arts, MOREcolor strives to be artist-friendly and encourage innovative work. The exhibition will be held at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. As always, artists receive 70% of their sales. Cash prizes will be awarded, including a cash Juror's Award, and a People's choice award. There is a single entry fee of $10 for up to five entries. KEY INFORMATION ( please review full submission requirements and enter online ) May 8th: Submission deadline Each artist may submit up to 5 original works, which have been created in the last 2 years and have never been shown at any OkEq event Andrew Grimes Cub Scouts of OkEq Oklahomans for Equality has a new Cub Scout Pack. The meetings with families of boys in 1st through 5th grades and volunteers interested in Cub Scouts are held on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Entry Fee: A single entry fee (per artist, NOT per piece) of $10 for up to five works May 25th: Artist notification of acceptance into the exhibition June 9th: Delivery of Art Work, 3 to 6pm All work must be appropriately ready to display (see the submission requirements) June 9th: MOREcolor 2016 Opening Reception, 6 to 9pm Free and open to the public, cash prizes awarded, surprises and live performances, catered cuisine and bar, sale of fine art. Artists are encouraged to bring as many guests as they like. Gamily June 9th-12th: Run of the Show June 13th: Pick up unsold work, 3 to 6pm To Enter: Go to https://morecolor2016.artcall.org/ for online submission of entries. All entries must be made online. Proposals for performance and installation works should be addressed to Jose Vega at Jose.vega@okeq.org, or call for information 918-813-8993. Thank you for being part of MOREcolor 2016! Gay Men's Dinner Group April 5, 6:30 p.m. Burn Co. BBQ 1738 S. Boston Ave. Tulsa, OK 74119 Cost is $25 per person. This includes meal with soda/tea. The bar will be open also, but not included in the $25. Please drink responsibly. This is probably our favorite dinner location. Adam at BurnCo is Gamily (Gay-Family) is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBT parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Gamily contact olivia.cotter@okeq.org Lawyer in the Library February - May will be the second Wednesday of the month from 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 pm.m. Lawyer in the Library is an opportunity to meet with a lawyer 4/23/26, 5:38 PM �OkEq eNews March 29th, 2016 3 of 17 opening the restaurant just for our group. So please lets treat them right. If you are coming please rsvp. I need a headcount for the reservation. To RSVP please contact Richard Haley at GuysDineToo@gmail.com https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-29th--2016.... I I about topics such as family law (divorce, paternity, custody, child support), landlord/tenant , estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment necessary.. BARBEQUE Also Dine Out For Life is Thursday April 30th. This is an annual dining fundraising event raising money for AIDS service organizations (H.O.P.E.). Participating restaurants are donating a percentage of their sales. You can go to diningoutforlife.com for a list of participating restaurants. BurnCo is a participating restaurant for lunch. "First Thursday" Art Exhibit: Kris Fairchild April 7, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St Tulsa, OK 74120 The April Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center (621 E. 4 th Street in Downtown Tulsa) will feature the works of Kris Fairchild beginning with a reception on Thursday, April 7 th from 6-9pm and continuing throughout the month. A lifelong Oklahoman, Kris was exposed to art and creativity at an early age. Her art began to be influenced many years ago, while as a young girl, she watched her father create beautiful stained glass windows and spent her summers enjoying nature . She graduated from University of Central Oklahoma with a degree in formation art. For many years she worked in other fields ranging from managing retail to advertising, her passion has always been for art and nature. Over the years, Kris has taught art classes ranging from ceramics, to sculpture and painting; she spends her summers volunteering with children's camps. Today Kris transforms those experiences into the swirls, curls and mandalas found in her acrylic paintings. The paintings each explore symbolism thru images of nature, fantasy and geometric shapes. Mandalas and trees both are often showcased in Fairchild's paintings. To her, the mandalas represent balance, harmony and unity; they are symbolic of the universe. Trees represent life and growth; they are a symbolic of wisdom, strength, beauty, and protection. Many other images also find symbolism in her paintings. Fairchild's paintings combine a variety of techniques and bright colors giving the paintings an energetic and vivid look, as if the light is glowing through them. The structured geometric patterns next to the more free forms of nature and a bit of whimsy, invite the viewer to experience the joy she finds in life. For over a decade Kris has enjoyed sharing her work at a variety of art festivals, fairs, galleries, and restaurants. Her work is in private collections across the US and in Europe. Healthcare Navigator Do you need assistance with open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare? Meet with Mary Jones, Planned Parenthood's Healthcare Navigator. She will be more than happy to help anyone and everyone who is interested in enrolling with the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare. Contact Mary Jones at 918-587-7421 or mary.jones@ppheartland.org -- · ---- Counseling Services Weekdays By appointment Adult individual, Substance Abuse & PTSD counseling is available at no cost. Appointments are required. Contact Jim Scholl 918.631.2722 The show begins with a reception on Thursday, April 7 th from 6-9pm where there will be a door prize drawn of the artist's work; the show continues throughout the month. www.okeq.org Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a Sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required Contact Dr. Kurt Choate, LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org 4/23/26, 5:38 PM �OkEq eNews March 29th, 2016 4 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-29th--2016.... Wednesdays and Thursdays By appointment Gender identity, sexual orientation, mood problems, anxiety concerns, and/or those recovering from traumatic events. Appointments are required. Contact Joe Currin joe.currin@okeq.org Weekdays By appointment. Adult individual and couples counseling is available at no cost. Appointments are required. Contact Emily Howell 918.594.8568 emily.howell@okeq.org Ladies Social Club April 8, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 April is a busy month for LSC! We have TWO events! April 8, 6-9 p.m. - Trivia Night at OkEq Who was the only president to be unanimously elected? Which planet is closest to the sun? If you love trivia (and shenanigans!), you're in luck because LSC's April Friday night event is Trivia Night! We'll play in teams and the questions will cover a wide variety of subjects. If you've played live bar or pub trivia before, this is very similar, but without the bar. Prizes will be awarded to top teams, and of course you'll get smarty pants bragging rights! Mark it on your calendars and bring your thinking caps! 0 Ok,.h•mon• ••• • • • • " " ••••••" ~DltS all LGBT&ally women welcome SO(IAl UUD 2nd fridavs of the month 6-0pm coming january 8, 2016 to the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center April 9, 2-3:30 p.m. - Ladies Self Defense Class IMPORTANT: You must pre-register for this class, and it is NOT being held at OkEq! Learn how to defend yourself! This is a private (just for us!), ladies-only, hands-on class that will teach you the basics of self defense, taught by a renowned taekwondo Master and instructor at his studio in south Tulsa. The class is $25, and you'll receive 90 minutes of potentially life-saving training! Join LSC's private Facebook group OR email Kelley for all the information and to register (contact info is below). If you are an LGBT woman or an ally and you haven't attended an LSC meeting before, please consider stopping by and checking us out! Not only are we bringing women together from all over our beautiful city to develop a sense of community at our monthly events at OkEq (which average around 15-20 people, and of course there are always snacks!), but our Facebook group has become incredibly active! A lot of people in the Facebook group have been organizing group activities around Tulsa and surrounding areas that are completely independent of our Friday night events! Right now there are discussions in the works about hiking, floating the river this summer and attending various sporting events. Connect with us via the contact information listed below, and we hope to see your smiling faces soon! Connect with the LSC on Facebook by searching for OkEq Ladies Social Club (or click here). Weekdays By appointment Adults, individuals, and couples counseling is available at no cost. Appointments are required. Contact Douglas Knutson 918-594-8568 douglas.knutson@okeq.org Passage The group will meet the first Tuesday of every month at 6:00 p.m and is facilitated by Denise Womack. Questions? Email Kelley Parker, LSC facilitator, at ladiessocialclubtulsa@gmail.com. 4/23/26, 5:38 PM �OkEq eNews March 29th, 2016 5 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-29th--2016.... Lawyer in the Library April 13, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center - Rainbow Library 621 E 4th St Tulsa, OK 74120 A peer support group with an exploration of the various changes individuals might experience in life. Some examples are marriages or life commitments and break ups, coming out (with possible loses that are involved), death of a loved one, beloved pet, job loss or career change, to name a few. We call this "Passage" because lifechanging events are a process that deserve to be treated with compassion and awareness. We will explore helpful techniques to use to become more mindful and have healthier communication with self and others. In addition, these sessions will learn practical ways to reduce stress. Sexual Assault Survivors Support Group Equality Business Alliance Mixer April 20, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. 108 Contemporary 108 E. Brady St., Tulsa, OK 74103 E UALITY Business Alliance Steven Michael Hall Photography will be hosting our April EBA networking event. Our event will be at the 108 Contemporary studio located at 108 East Brady Street. Steven took the leap into photography in 1993 when he jumped from the writing and editing side of newspapers. He has always been intrigued by photography's ability to show potentials and personal revealings. First Wednesday of each month from 6-9 p.m. Sexual assault is any forced or coerced sexual activity, such as unwanted touching or forced penetration committed against a person's will or without consent. This support group will meet together to discuss their experiences, share ideas, and provide emotional support for one another. Additionally, highly trained providers will offer information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal. Specific goals for sessions may include crises stabilization, safety planning, increasing selfregulatory skills, addressing trauma through cognitive processing, reconnecting to support systems, family and the community, and preventing re-victimization. All services are free of charge, and confidentiality is paramount. For more information contact Jim Scholl at 918.631.2722. Non-Binary Support Group Third Wednesday of each month from 7-9 p.m. A new support group for folks who identify with non-binary genders, including but not limited to, genderqueer, genderfluid, agender, bigender, neutrois, genderflux, and 4/23/26, 5:38 PM �OkEq eNews March 29th, 2016 6 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-29th--2016.... more. This group will be a safe space to discuss our identities, receive support, and build a strong non-binary community in Tulsa. For information contact Vic Wiener at vfwiener@gmail.com Domestic Violence Survivors Support Group The Equality Business Alliance networking mixers are terrific venues for you to meet prospective clients. Mixers are open to non-members as well as EBA members. Be sure to bring business cards, business information, brochures, etc. Hosting a networking mixer is a great way to showcase your business. You may host at your establishment or use the Equality Center. If you would like to host a mixer, send an email to olivia.cotter@okeq.org for more information. 2016 Tulsa Pride Bingo April 22, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 Join us for our Tulsa Pride Bingo 2016. The beautiful and outrageous Super Hot DJ Crystal will be spinning the beat for our rapid rounds of Pride Bingo and DJing our Lip Sync Contest. You don't want to miss the fun, put this on your calendar now! To purchase tickets click on one of the links below: $10 for general admission $20 Adult Beverage admission Buy a whole table for 8 bingo bangers for $200 which includes unlimited drinks for your table. Proceeds go toward Tulsa Pride 2016. Click here to make your reservation online. Tables go fast! For more information contact olivia.cotter@okeq.org Third Wednesday of each month from 6-9 p.m. Domestic violence is the use of physical, sexual, threatening or emotional force to frighten, intimidate and control an intimate partner. This support and educational group is for individuals who have survived domestic violence and are ready to explore their personal healing process and find hope. The group will provide emotional support, information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal, and may include specific goals such as creating a safety plan, reducing risk of future violence, increasing positive coping skills and addressing the impact of trauma. A specialized therapist will provide the free services, and confidentiality is paramount. For more information contact Jim Scholl at 918.631.2722 SOS Group Mondays 7:00 pm This open Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) Recovery and Sobriety Group meets every Monday at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information, visit www.SOSTulsa.org Live Free! Coming Out Workshop 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of the month 7:00 - 8:00 pm. ComingOut@OkEq.org Facilitated by James Prather At SpiritBank Mortgage, we make homeownership 4/23/26, 5:38 PM �OkEq eNews March 29th, 2016 7 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-29th--2016.... Brought to You Bi the Letter B First Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m. The group is open to all bi, pan, queer, fluid folks and their allies. SAGE Tulsa (Service & Advocacy For Gay Elders) Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan . '• , .. . I •• ' I • • t I I Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 Yoga by Zach 4/23/26, 5:38 PM �OkEq eNews March 29th, 2016 8 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-29th--2016.... Take A Class Tulsa Metro Softball League Hey TMSL Players & Fans! EVERY SUNDAY @4:30 pm As the weather warms up, we are gearing up for another spring season of LGBT-friendly softball. This year, we want to continue to grow from the 2015 Spring Season on Sunday Funday. Last season, the TMSL Board decided to return to its roots and bring back the fun on the softball field. In years past, TMSL has been a great way to get to know members of the community and has fostered some life-long friendships. We want to continue with this growth, and want you to be a part of it! Several of the comments and suggestions we have received focus on the fact that TMSL has become increasingly more competitive over the years, and some have felt left out in the process. The Board realizes that TMSL has strayed a bit from the recreational side of things, and we are working on going back to that and increasing participation. Don't worry about having to play without your friends. When you register, simply let us know who you would like to play with, and we will do our best to accommodate all requests. If you have two or three friends that you would like to play with, let us know! We will make sure that you get to play on the same team, but also that you are paired up with a diverse and fun team in the process. You don't need to be a member of an existing team or have a group of 10 people to be welcome in TMSL. Sign up by yourself or with however many of your friends you want to, and come out to play ball. This season, too, we are lowering the registration fee to $40 per player for the season, which covers all umpire and field fees. Season is tentatively scheduled to begin in March. $5.00 per Session Gender Outreach Wednesdays 7:30 pm (First time interview required before attending) Email sharon.queen@okeq.org The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. Lambda Al-Anon Group Thank you, TMSL Board Every Friday 7 p.m. TMSL is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality. www.tulsametrosoftball.com Congratulations to the Tulsa Metro Softbal League on their wins at the Lone Star Classic in Houston Texas! Nevermore Edits Every Friday 7:00 pm A Murder of Storytellers looks for voices in genre fiction that are often ignored or asked to change. As a writing group, they seek to help make each other better and foster a sense of community among local writers of all backgrounds. Survivors of Incest Anonymous Every Saturday 12:30 pm SIA strives to empower those who have survived childhood sexual abuse (who are not abusing any child), who want to become survivors and thrivers. For more information, visit siawso.org 4/23/26, 5:38 PM �OkEq eNews March 29th, 2016 9 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-29th--2016.... We are so proud of the Tulsa Smoke B team who won 1st place! Game Night Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno And the Tulsa Smoke C team who won 5th place! Volunteer of the Month March 2016 David Brooks Parson About three years ago, David decided to volunteer at OKEQ because he wanted to get more involved in the LGBT community. He enjoys being at the front desk of the center, answering the phone and greeting people and being a part of it all. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Room Rentals The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has many spaces for your next meeting or event. To check dates, reserve your next event or receive pricing information, contact sharon.queen@okeq.org Stop by for a quick view of the Event Center and pick up a space rental sheet. A message from our volunteer of the month: "I would recommend volunteering at OKEQ to anyone who has some free time, and wants to get involved in this amazing organization. I don't think people realize what we have here, in Tulsa, OK, the Buckle of the Bible Belt. We have one of the largest LGBT resource centers in the country, and the world for that matter, and I'm proud to be a part of it!" EBA Directory If you would like to volunteer contact Jose Vega at jose.vega@okeq.org Equality Center Pride Store These beautiful pendants celebrating the 6/26/15 SCOTUS Decision in favor of marriage equality are available in our Pride Store for $17. If you would like your pendant sent to you, there will be an additional $3 cost for shipping. Contact Stewart Wallace at stewartwallace@cox.net with any questions or concerns. The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and community. Click here to purchase your pendant today! Workforce Oklahoma Access Point Open every day 4/23/26, 5:38 PM �OkEq eNews March 29th, 2016 10 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-29th--2016.... Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-bystep instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Friday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 7 pm Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Be sure to "Like" the OkEq Pride Store Facebook page to keep up with the new items and new sale items Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library "Ma Vie En Rose (My Life In Pink)" A Film By Alain Berliner One of the sweetest films to emerge from Europe in the 1990s, Alain Berliner's Ma Vie en Rose is the story of an innocent little boy, Ludovic (played with noncloying directness by Georges Du Fresne), who wants to be a girl. Convinced that he's the product of misplaced chromosomes (he imagines the mix-up in one of many delightful daydream sequences), he sets about righting the mistake by wearing dresses and high heels and experimenting with lipstick and makeup. The otherwise friendly suburban neighborhood becomes horrified by the gender confusion, though tellingly the cruelest blows come not from the teasing classmates but intolerant adults: one scene recalls the torch-and-pitchfork angry villagers from a Frankenstein movie. Ludo tries hard to be butch, but he can't deny his nature, especially when he meets a kindred spirit: a little girl who gladly trades her dress for his pants and shirt. This bittersweet mix of innocent fantasy and childhood cruelty has its moments of sadness and crushing misunderstandings, but the overall tone is loving, filled with tenderness and culminating in acceptance and togetherness. As the family stumbles and struggles to come to terms with Ludo, they find something special within him, an innocent conviction so powerful and pure that it's infectious. Ludo may not grow up to become a girl as he hopes, but his belief is so strong it's hard to deny him the possibility. This films reminds us that, to a child, anything is possible. Find this selection and more by visiting the Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library . Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. MISSION: Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Toby Jenkins Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org Olivia Cotter Office Manager Olivia.Cotter@OkEq.org Check Out OkEq's New Video Enews On YouTube! Our video eNews is a fast fun way to get caught up on major upcoming events at OkEq. We will have a new video available each month highlighting special events. The link below will take you straight to our video. You can subscribe to our YouTube channel to get updates when the new videos are posted. https://youtu.be/PexsZ2aSKW0 Sharon Queen 4/23/26, 5:38 PM �OkEq eNews March 29th, 2016 11 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-29th--2016.... Facilities Coordinator Sharon.Queen@OkEq.org Jose Vega Program Coordinator Jose.Vega@OkEq.org Sondheim on Sondheim March 31, 8:00 p.m. Lorton Performance Center 550 South Gary Place, Tulsa, OK 74104 Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim Conceived [and directed on Broadway] by James Lapine SO DHEI ll Sondheim On Sondheim is a tour de force through the life and work of theatre's greatest living artist and father of the modern musical, Stephen Sondheim. Through live performance, archival footage and interactive video, the audience will feel as if they are having an intimate conversation and a greatest-hits concert with the legend himself. Variety magazine calls Sondheim on Sondheim "an enchanting, warm and provocative opportunity to hear not only Sondheim's songs, but, literally, the master's voice." A high school matinee will be held at 10 a.m. April 1. (Call 918-631-2566 for information regarding this special performance.) "Sondheim On Sondheim" is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International. All authorized performance materials are also supplied by: MTI, 421 W. 54th St., New York, NY 10019. Tel.: (212)541-4684; Fax: (212)397-4684. www.MTIShows.com Cost: $20 for adults; $10 for senior citizens 55+ and area students; $6 for TU students, staff and faculty Contact Phone: 918-631-2566 Openarms Youth Project Fundraiser April 1, 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Open arms Youth Project 2015-B S. Lakewood Ave. Tulsa, OK 74112 , , 1 \• Openarms Youth Project 1,, AUCTION .I . LI VE & SI LENT FUNORA ISER 4/23/26, 5:38 PM �OkEq eNews March 29th, 2016 12 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-29th--2016.... Our mission is to bring Lesbian, Gay Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning youth and their friends together to build a peer based community that empowers them to end isolation, create a progressive youth voice; increase well being and self-esteem; and change the communities in which they live. Open arms Youth Project accomplishes this by offering peer based education, advocacy, recreation, information and leadership opportunities . We will be hosting a fundraising event on April 1st holding both live and silent auctions with many wonderful items donated by generous local business owners. The event will provide live entertainment, h'dourveres, food and beverages as well as a 50/50 ticket raffle drawing! Come out and support Open arms Youth Project! To purchase tickets visit WWW.OPENARMSPROJECT.ORG Ticket price prior to event is $25.00 - door price night of event - $30.00 Your ticket will get you access to wine, beer, and FREE COVER to the after party at AREA 18! All attendees and ticket holders must be over the age of 21. P.S. Gordon Exhibit April 1 - April 28 Living Arts Tulsa 307 E Mathew B. Brady St., Tulsa, OK 74120 As part of our mission, Living Arts is establishing the Living Arts Living Legend Artist Award honoring those artists responsible for pushing the art world forward, establishing the reputation of Tulsa as an artistic city, and contributing to the encouragement and inspiration of other artists in our community. AND THE GIFT OF FALLING SNOW P.S. GORDON During April 2016, Living Arts will be exhibiting works by Patrick (P.S.) Gordon never before seen in a public exhibition. Many of these works are held in private collections and all of them will demonstrate Pat's exquisite skill and never-before-seen subject matter. For more information visit http://livingarts.org/ps-gordon-mrs-lennox-gift-falling-snow - -- - - - - - - - - Diversity Weekend in Eureka Springs April 2, 2016 Eureka Springs, AR The first city in Arkansas to officially endorse same-sex marriage and the first and only one of two cities in AR with a Domestic Partnership Registry, and now the only city in Arkansas with an LGBT specific antidiscrimination ordinance, Eureka Springs also the number one vacation destination in the Mid-South for out and proud LGBT travelers. The antithesis of the redneck stereotype, our micro mecca has been a beyond-gay-friendly getaway for decades-- long before out was in. Here, one Gay Pride weekend won't do. So, Spring, Summer and Fall we also celebrate a trifecta of Diversity Weekends that attract thousands of gay and lesbian gaycationers. 4/23/26, 5:38 PM �OkEq eNews March 29th, 2016 13 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-29th--2016.... A microcosm of San Francisco, we boast a disproportionately large gay population, dozens of gay-owned and gay-friendly B&Bs, hotels, restaurants, bars, nightclubs, art galleries, shops, turn-of-the-century Victorian homes and vintage trolleys plying steep and narrow village streets. For a weekend or a week, find out for yourself how easy it is to be Out In Eureka. Jackpot Golf Classic April 2, 7:30 a.m. The Canyons at Blackjack Ridge 1801 N. McKinley Ave. Sand Springs, OK 74063 THE CANYONS AT BLACKJACK RIDGE 1801N. MCKINLEY AVE SAND SPRINGS, OK 74063 SATURDAY, APRIL 2ND REGISTRATION IS OPEN I 7:30 A FRIEND FOR A FRIEND 2713 E 49"' ST, TULSA, OK 74105 918-747-6827 A pet urvlca which pro11klet dally needs lnclud ln& food, veterinary can ■ nd 1roomln1 for p.-ta whoM owners h ■ v• HIV/AIDS. s.tvic■ r.lles completely on voluntfff't ind prtvat• donatJont. The Mrvfc• 11 a11111ll ■ ble for all pets, lnducUnc dop, c.ts, birds, fish, ~n 1nakff. dients are Hpected to pay aa much of veterinary cha,ae., poss.Ible. . HOTGUN E $75 PER PLAYER / $300 PER TEAM 4-MAN TEAM - SCRAMBLE FORMAT CURTIS AUSTIN f9 CURTISAUSTIN33«PHOTMAILCOM OR Al WARREN 1!P 918·361-8739 YOU CAN ALSO FIND US ON FACEBOOK f9 TULSAJOLT ___ ______________ .._ CONTACT: Ms. Jolt Pageant April 8, 8:00 p.m. New Age Renegades 1649 S. Main St., Tulsa, OK 74119 Ms. JOLT PAGEANT WHEN: APRIL 8th, 2016 {8:00 pm Start!) WHERE: New Age Renegades SUPPORTTHEJOLTTOURNAMENT AND PAGEANT CONTESTANTS, AS WELL AS SAY FAREWELL TO THE CURRENT MS JOLT! 4/23/26, 5:38 PM �OkEq eNews March 29th, 2016 14 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-29th--2016.... Faith, Trust and Pixie Dust April 8-10 Renaissance Tulsa Hotel & Convention Center 6808 S 107th E Ave Tulsa, OK 74133 Please join Absolute Empress VIII Chelsea Ray Star for Coronation IX Weekend April 8-10, 2016 at the Renaissance Tulsa Hotel and Convention Center Visit our Coronation IX website pages - www.impcourtok.org for t ickets (early bird rate ends March 31, 2016 ) and Program Ad Information (Ads needed by March 4, 2016 ) Voting for ICAO's Reign IX Monarchs (this is a public vote) Must be 18 with Valid Oklahoma ID Tulsa Locations: April 1st 9 pm - 11 pm at the Tulsa Eagle April 2nd 1 pm - 3 pm at the Dennis R Neill Equality Center OKC Location: April 2nd 8 pm - 11 pm at the Habana Inn Hallway between Copa & Finishline Oklahoma Bar Association Law Day April 28, 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. The OBA will provide free legal advice on Thursday, April 28 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., as part of its annual Law Day celebration and the Ask A Lawyer TV show, broadcasting on OETA. Viewers, statewide can call toll-free 1-800-456-8525 and Tulsa area residents can call 918-838-8770 to have their legal questions answered and get legal advice, at NO CHARGE, by the volunteer attorneys. Viewers can also choose to email their questions to askalawyer@okbar.org The OBA has been providing this community service for more than 35 years. Grab Your Balls! May 6, 8:00 p.m. AMF Sheridan Lanes 3121 S. Sheridan Rd. Tulsa, OK 74145 GRAB YOUR BALLS! 4/23/26, 5:38 PM �OkEq eNews March 29th, 2016 15 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-29th--2016.... And you could win some money doing it! Come join us at Sheridan Lanes on Friday May 6 th for some bowling fun and support the JOLT bowling tournament. You don't need to know how to bowl to have a great time. For $20, you get 3 games of bowling and free shoe rental. You also get chances to win money and cool door prizes plus have a great time with your friends! Arrive at Sheridan Lanes at 31 st and Sheridan at 7:30 PM to get your shoes and pick your lanes. Bowling will start at 8:00 PM. Invitation to Participate in Research Looking for people who identify as a member of the lesbian community and are 21 years old or older This study is about the sexuality of both lesbian survivors of breast cancer and lesbian women who have not been diagnosed with breast cancer. Every participant who completes the study will receive a $20 coupon voucher for use at HankyPanky.com. If you have any questions please contact Rosara Torrisi at 516-690-6779 or RRTorrisi@mail.widener.edu Follow this link to complete the survey: https://cumc.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe6/preview/SV_5chCGgUo1595nNz LESBIANS AND BREAST CA CER SURVIVORS PhD stud you to m • <n-ti i 1' a 20 IlaukyPanky. i m t wl r a UJJO II 1 ity w 1· s • mal It, study t ill u at 11! 4/23/26, 5:38 PM �OkEq eNews March 29th, 2016 16 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-29th--2016.... Invitation to Participate in Research Factors Related to the Health and Well-being of Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual, Transgender and/or Queer Adults Aged 50 and Older If you identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and/or queer and are age 50 or over, we invite you to participate in a study about factors related to the health and well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and/or queer adults aged 50 and older. We also hope you will pass this invitation on to others. We are a research team from Oklahoma State University in Stillwater and some of us have been working for a number of years to advocate for and learn more about things that contribute to the health and well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and/or queer adults aged 50 or over (LGBTQ+). This study is part of that broader research and has two specific purposes: 1) to learn more about whether the measures in this study, which have been used with younger adults who identify as LGBT+, are also valid for individuals aged 50 or older; and 2) to look at the relationship between these measures and a measure of health and well-being. You are eligible for this study if you are aged 50 and over and identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and/ or queer. If you are interested in learning more about this study, please click here. On the web link, we provide more information about the study, and direct you to where you can give your consent and complete the survey measures. Alternately, you may contact Dr. Sue C. Jacobs (sue.c.jacobs@okstate.edu or 405-744-9895) for more information about the study and/or to have one of the researchers below assist you in answering the research questions by entering them into a computer. Any answers or personal information you provide will be anonymous as you will not provide your name. If you have questions about your rights as a research volunteer, you may contact the IRB Office at 223 Scott Hall, Stillwater, OK 74078, 405-744-3377 or irb@okstate.edu. We hope you are able to be part of this research. What we learn will be reported as group data only and made available to service agencies, health and mental health providers, equality centers, professional journals, meetings, or others who request it. Your participation is voluntary and you will receive no compensation except to know you are contributing to knowledge about an important matter. 4/23/26, 5:38 PM �OkEq eNews March 29th, 2016 17 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-29th--2016.... r---------------------------------------------------------------------------, I okeq Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Hours: Mon - Sat Noon-9 p.m. | Sun Noon-6 p.m. Oklahomans for Equality | 621 E. 4th Street | Tulsa, OK 74120 | 918.743.4297 www.okeq.org I L---------------------------------------------------------------------------~ 4/23/26, 5:38 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/b8620544cf9e9ffa77420fd5ecbe4801.pdf 8f00b1714712e10156ce48fd28de67f6 PDF Text Text OkEq eNews January 6th, 2016 1 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-6th--2016.... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq eNews January 6th, 2016 In This Issue EBA Sponsor Get in Shape "First Thursday" Art Exhibit Ladies Social Club OkEq night at Sisserou's MLK Parade EBA Mixer for tne y ear Ja r f irs t n a Tulsa Pride Bingo "First Thursday" Art Exhibit Married filing jointly? In Oklahoma? Affordable Care Act got you confused? Let us help you file your 2015 tax returns! Before the I Do Wild Hearts Ball Gamily Hearts Day -Happy --Celebrating the Body Erotic The Empress' Ball Kelly Kirby CPA OSU Research Project Certified Public Accountant Rainbow Library a professional corporation 2016 Equality Gala Pride Store (918) 747-5466 4815 S Harvard, Ste 205 Tulsa, OK 74135 kelly@kkirby.com www.kkirby.com OkEq Board Meeting 7 p.m. Thursday, January 21st Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Proudly serving Oklahoma's LGBTQ community since 1982. All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. OkEq Art Exhibit Make Your New Years Resolution To Get Fit 4/23/26, 5:22 PM �OkEq eNews January 6th, 2016 2 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-6th--2016.... Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St, Tulsa, OK 74101 The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has several fitness programs available to help you work off those extra holiday pounds. Classes include Get F.I.T. every Monday and Wednesday 6:00-7:00 p.m., Yoga by Zach every Sunday at 4:30 p.m., and Free Your Mind Ecstatic Dance every 4th Sunday of the month at 1:00 p.m. Classes are only $5.00 per session so you can work out without breaking the bank. The January exhibit at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center feature works by Dave Muller. "First Thursday" Art Exhibit: "A Sense of Wonder..." featuring the works of Dave Muller Thursday, January 7, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Art Gallery, Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St, Tulsa, OK 74120 Andrew Grimes Cub Scouts of OkEq The January Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center (621 E. 4th Street in Downtown Tulsa) will feature the works of Dave Muller in a show titled "A Sense of Wonder..." beginning with a reception on Thursday, January 7th from 6-9pm and continuing throughout the month. Dave Muller is a (recently retired) geologist and photographer with a passion for wildlife and landscape photography. Dave's photographs have been honored in local, state, and regional competitions. Dave has been an invited artist for the last two Tulsa MayFest Invitational Gallery exhibitions. He lived in and attended school in Iceland long ago, and remains reasonably fluent in Icelandic several decades later - he has led photographic trips to Iceland, the desert southwest, and around Oklahoma's Green Country, and he has lectured on a variety of photography-related topics at local and regional photographer gatherings. Oklahomans for Equality has a new Cub Scout Pack. The meetings with families of boys in 1st through 5th grades and volunteers interested in Cub Scouts are held on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Dave's exhibit primarily focuses on the beauty in the natural world. Images in "A Sense of Wonder..." include canvas, metal, and traditional framed prints of landscapes and wildlife from Iceland, the desert southwest, and Northeastern Oklahoma. The goal of Dave's imagery is to encourage a sense of delight and awe in the beauty that surrounds us and to foster a sense of wonder at the magnificence in our world. Dave's images capture details we tend to miss - things that we are not aware of or overlook. Dave Says of his work: "I hope that viewers of these images will have their spirits buoyed and their senses sharpened as they anticipate and prepare for their future encounters with the natural world". 4/23/26, 5:22 PM �OkEq eNews January 6th, 2016 3 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-6th--2016.... Gamily (Gay-Family) is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBT parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Gamily contact olivia.cotter@okeq.org Healthcare Navigator Every Tuesday in January from 12:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. The show begins with a reception on Thursday, January 7th from 6-9pm where there will be a door prize drawn of the artist's work; the show continues throughout the month. For more information, please contact Allie Jensen at alliejensen@cox.net Ladies Social Club January 8, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St, Tulsa, OK 74120 Do you need assistance with open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare? Meet with Mary Jones, Planned Parenthood's Healthcare Navigator, in the Rainbow Library She will be more than happy to help anyone and everyone who is interested in enrolling with the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare. Make friends, develop community and have fun with the Ladies Social Club at OkEq! This brand new women's programming provides LGBT women (and our allies!) the opportunity to develop a great support network while also offering an alternative to the bar scene-but don't worry! We'll still gladly enjoy a few adult beverages! Each month will feature different activities that will largely be driven by your own input, ladies! You're also welcome to just come and hang out with the other women if that's more your style. The LSC will meet on the second Friday of each month from 6-9 p.m. Our first meeting is Jan. 8, and we will be playing Cards Against Humanity! If you're not familiar with this game, bring your sense of humor and remember that we can't take ourselves too seriously... but we can have some serious fun! It's BYOB, so feel free to bring your favorite bottle of wine or beer! Counseling Services Weekdays By appointment Adult individual, Substance Abuse & PTSD counseling is available at no cost. Appointments are required. Contact Jim Scholl 918.631.2722 Connect with the LSC on Facebook by searching for OkEq Ladies Social Club (or click here). Questions? Email Kelley Parker, LSC facilitator, at ladiessocialclubtulsa@gmail.com. OkEq night at Sisserou's January 11, 6:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m. 107 North Boulder, Tulsa, OK 74103 It is OkEq night at Sisserou's, 107 North Boulder, with the entrance on North Main. A Counseling Services 4/23/26, 5:22 PM �OkEq eNews January 6th, 2016 4 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-6th--2016.... portion of the proceeds go to Oklahomans for Equality. Located in Tulsa's Brady Arts District, Sisserou's Restaurant concept is inspired by the colorful cuisine of the island of Dominica, the Nature Isle of the Caribbean. MLK Jr. Day Parade "One Race: The Human Race" January 18, 10:00 a.m. - Meet at the Center, 11:00 a.m. Parade Begins Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required. Contact Dr. Kurt Choate, LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org Counseling Services Wednesdays and Thursdays By appointment Gender identity, sexual orientation, mood problems, anxiety concerns, and/or those recovering from traumatic events. Appointments are required. Contact Joe Currin joe.currin@okeq.org Tulsa, Oklahoma holds one of the largest MLK parades in the United States to commemorate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Oklahomans for Equality will be marching with the rainbow flag and we invite you come join us. Please dress comfortably and weather appropriate. We will meet at the center at 10 a.m. and carpool to the starting line. Equality Business Alliance Mixer January 20, 6:00 p.m. Hyatt Regency Tulsa 100 East Second Street, Tulsa, OK 74103 Counseling Services E UALITY Business Alliance Weekdays By appointment. Adult individual and couples counseling is available at no cost. Appointments are required. Contact Emily Howell 918.594.8568 emily.howell@okeq.org The January EBA mixer will be hosted by Hyatt Regency Tulsa. The Hyatt Regency Tulsa is located in the heart of Oklahoma's vibrant business, entertainment and cultural districts. The downtown Tulsa hotel overlooks the scenic gardens of the Williams Center Complex and is only eight miles from Tulsa International Airport. Adjoined via skybridge to Williams Towers, the luxury, high-rise Tulsa hotel is 4/23/26, 5:22 PM �OkEq eNews January 6th, 2016 5 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-6th--2016.... adjacent to the famous Tulsa Performing Arts Center and just a few walking blocks from the Cox Convention Center, BOK Center and over 50 restaurants and bars. Please be advised we will only validate self-parking in the attached garage. Counseling Services The Equality Business Alliance networking mixers are terrific venues for you to meet prospective clients. Mixers are open to non-members as well as EBA members. Be sure to bring business cards, business information, brochures, etc. Hosting a networking mixer is a great way to showcase your business. You may host at your establishment or use the Equality Center. If you would like to host a mixer, send an email to olivia.cotter@okeq.org for more information. Tulsa Pride Bingo 2016 January 29, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St, Tulsa, OK 74120 Weekdays By appointment Adults, individuals, and couples counseling is available at no cost. Appointments are required. Contact Douglas Knutson 918-594-8568 douglas.knutson@okeq.org SOS Group Mondays 7:00 pm This open Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) Recovery and Sobriety Group meets every Monday at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information, visit www.SOSTulsa.org Live Free! Coming Out Workshop 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of the month 7:00 - 8:00 pm. ComingOut@OkEq.org Facilitated by James Prather Join us for our first Tulsa Pride Bingo of 2016. The beautiful and outrageous Nicole Carrington will be our host once again. Nicole has invited Rainbow Granny and Trailer Trash Teresa to join her for our biggest pride fundraiser this Pride season. Super Hot DJ Crystal will be spinning the beat for our rapid rounds of Pride Bingo and DJing our Lip Sync Contest. You don't want to miss the fun, click here to put this on your calendar now! Admission is $10 for general admission, $20 Adult Beverage admission or buy a whole table for 8 bingo bangers for a $150 which includes unlimited drinks for your table. Proceeds go toward Tulsa Pride 2016. "First Thursday" Art Exhibit: featuring the works of Bruce Docker Brought to You Bi the Letter B First Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m. 4/23/26, 5:22 PM �OkEq eNews January 6th, 2016 6 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-6th--2016.... Thursday, February 3, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Art Gallery, Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St, Tulsa, OK 74120 The February Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center (621 E. 4th Street in Downtown Tulsa) will feature the works of Bruce Docker beginning with a reception on Thursday, February 4th from 6-9pm and continuing throughout the month. Bruce comes from a long line of artists; his formal training includes years of Tuesday afternoon meetings and study with the Canadian artist, John Nagy (developer of the famous "Learn-toDraw" kit). His father drew the original series of cigarette smoking woodpeckers that are used in all traditional tattoo shops today and his maternal grandmother was a professional artist who painted vase highlights with devastating accuracy. Additionally his grandfather was the infamous paint-by-numbers artist and rum runner of Kansas City in the 1940's. His style is a combination of his family's talent and history in a cohesively rambling style. A true Renaissance man, Bruce states: "I believe in total respect for my materials. I once used an entire box of Crayola 64's without breaking a single crayon, I covered my driveway in Scotch tape to protect my sidewalk chalk drawings from the rain, and the cloth of my canvas is made only from the wool of free range sheep. While I am always learning and trying new approaches, I paint for the joy of creating art that I feel is beautiful. My hope is that when you view my paintings, you will feel, see, and agree that I have accomplished what I set out to do." The show begins with a reception on Thursday, February 4th from 6-9pm where there will be a door prize drawn of the artist's work; the show continues throughout the month. For more information, please contact Allie Jensen at alliejensen@cox.net The group is open to all bi, pan, queer, fluid folks and their allies. SAGE Tulsa (Service & Advocacy For Gay Elders) Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan sage ServlC(''i and Advocacy for G,1y, LC'sb1an, Bisexual N Transgender Elders Tulsa Shambhala Meditation Before the I Do February 6, 12:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St, Tulsa, OK 74120 Every Tuesday and 1st Sunday each month 6:30 pm Oklahomans for Equality hosts the Tulsa Shambhala Meditation Group every Tuesday at 6:30 pm and the First Sunday of every month at 12:30 pm. 4/23/26, 5:22 PM �OkEq eNews January 6th, 2016 7 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-6th--2016.... Mindfulness/awareness meditation is the foundation of Shambhala Meditation Training. Visit tulsa.shambhala.org for more information. Tulsa Area Prime Timers "Before The I Do" is a workshop that gives couples practical tools to use now or later on when you need them. The workshop covers: 3 keys to a great relationship, how to work as a team to solve conflict, how to keep the romance alive and much more. Carrie Little The Speaker-Listener technique helps each of you to be heard in times of stress and is a crowd favorite. Whether you're just starting out together or have been together for years, you WILL benefit from attending. Come see for yourself and join the thousands of Oklahomans who are now experiencing more satisfying relationships! 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 THIS WORKSHOP IS OPEN FOR ANYONE TO ATTEND AND IS FREE! Class will be held at Oklahomans for Equality (621 E 4th St, Tulsa) on February 6th from noon to 4pm. Reservations are required. Email Carrie at carrie@protectioncoalition.org for more information or to reserve your space today! The 15th Annual Wild Hearts Ball Presents, 2nd Chance Prom at Equality High February 13, 7:00 p.m.- 11:00 P.M. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St, Tulsa, OK 74101 Admission: Donations to the Equality Center renovations fund. Get F.I.T. Mondays and Wednesdays 6:00-7:00 pm. An exercise class for all ages and fitness levels. The class will create an environment for the beginner as well as the advanced participant to be successful. $5 per session Yoga by Zach Cash Bar, Raffle prizes and cookies baked by the PTA. Oklahomans for Equality is having a prom. Remember your prom? Many of us were denied the right to go with the person we really wanted to go with to our high school prom. Some of us could not wear the outfit we wanted to wear to the prom. This is your chance to do the Prom your way. Dust off those old prom dresses and tuxedos, or come 4/23/26, 5:22 PM �OkEq eNews January 6th, 2016 8 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-6th--2016.... with a totally new and funky creation of your own. Attend the prom you dreamed of. NO DATE NECESSARY. Dance the night away as you enjoy decades of top hits by DJ Crystal. Cheesy blue ... ruffled tuxedos, poofy taffeta dresses, clichéd themes, color coordinated corsages, sweaty palms, plenty of dad's Aqua Velva, awkward slow dancing, plush ride for the big night, the obligatory staged photo... All of it adds up to one word: PROM! You might be chosen Prom Royalty. So get your crew to vote for you. You could be our Prom Queen or Prom King and at Equality High you can have two queens or two kings. Principal Jenkins and Coach Sivadon along with Home Ec teacher Ms. Brewster will be chaperoning and judging the Dirty Dancing Contest. So work on your moves and gyrations. ::>j! ake A Cla~~t:<:: EVERY SUNDAY @4:30 pm Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St, Tulsa, OK 74120 $5.00 per Session Prizes will be given for the most outrageous corsage. And yes the punch is spiked. Entertainment and childcare will be available upstairs in the wellness room. Free Your Mind Ecstatic Dance Gamily Presents "Happy Hearts Day" February 13, 7:00 p.m.- 11:00 P.M. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St, Tulsa, OK 74101 Gamily will be throwing a Happy Hearts Day party upstairs during the Wild Hearts Ball. There will be crafts, snacks, music, and lots of glitter! Parents and guardians can drop the children off and enjoy the prom while the kids play, create and dance to their happy hearts content in the wellness room. xoxo , \ I To RSVP please contact olivia.cotter@okeq.org. Celebrating the Body Erotic (CBE) February 20-21, 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 612 E 4th St, Tulsa, OK 74120 A CBE is a first step with Body Electric. Come explore your erotic potential through the mind, the body and the heart using conscious breath, movement, process work and massage. When men take responsibility for their erotic education, they realize how much there is to learn about awakening the erotic energy that lies within all of us. They begin to realize the satisfaction that comes from learning how to both give and receive pleasure through erotic touch. The ~ I '; -.11 Every 4th Sunday of the Month 1:00 p.m. Wellness Room $5.00 per Session Free Your Mind Ecstatic Dance is a moving meditation practice based on the rhythms of life dynamic music by SRhythms teacher and DJ Eugene Hedlund play in the subtle realms of joy and freedom. We dance freely as the music moves us - there are no steps to learn! No dance experience is required. Be sure to wear comfortable clothing. 4/23/26, 5:22 PM �OkEq eNews January 6th, 2016 9 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-6th--2016.... workshop focuses on the entire body and is conducted in a setting that is playful, safe and honoring. A few benefits of this work are: • The participant gains greater acceptance of himself as an erotic being, both physically and mentally. • He discovers ways to develop a more satisfying erotic relationship with others. • He becomes more aware of spiritual dimensions in his erotic explorations. Celebrating the Body Erotic is a full two-day workshop (9am-7pm) for those who are ready to vigorously explore new levels of feeling, both within themselves and within a community of men. Completion of CBE is a prerequisite for attending most intensives, advanced workshops and retreats offered by Body Electric School. For more information visit our website at www.thebodyelectricschool.com, or contact André at Tulsa@b-e-school.com. The Empress' Ball - An Imperial Masquerade Januaray 30, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St. Tulsa , Oklahoma 74120 Benefiting the ICAO Operational Fund Dress Code - Formal or Theme $20.00 Donation at the door includes Open Bar Lesser Value Donations at the door can purchase Drink Tickets for $5.00 Live entertainment provided by the Empresses. Music by DJ Scandal (Absolute Emperor II Adrian) Awards will be presented to Best Dressed / Best in Theme For more information, contact Mia Pearl at openheartspace9@gmail.com or Jose Vega at jose.vega@okeq.org Gender Outreach Wednesdays 7:30 pm (First time interview required before attending) Email sharon.queen@okeq.org The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. Lambda Al-Anon Group Every Friday 7 p.m. For more information contact impcourtok@gmail.com Nevermore Edits Invitation to Participate in Research Factors Related to the Health and Well-being of Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual, Transgender and/or Queer Adults Aged 50 and Older If you identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and/or queer and are age 50 or over, we invite you to participate in a study about factors related to the health and well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and/or queer adults aged 50 and older. We also hope you will pass this invitation on to others. We are a research team from Oklahoma State University in Stillwater and some of us have been working for a number of years to advocate for and learn more about things that contribute to the health and well-being of lesbian, Every Friday 7:00 pm A Murder of Storytellers looks for voices in genre fiction that are often ignored or asked to change. As a writing group, they seek to help make each other better and foster a sense of community among local writers of all backgrounds. Survivors of Incest Anonymous 4/23/26, 5:22 PM �OkEq eNews January 6th, 2016 10 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-6th--2016.... gay, bisexual, transgender and/or queer adults aged 50 or over (LGBTQ+). This study is part of that broader research and has two specific purposes: 1) to learn more about whether the measures in this study, which have been used with younger adults who identify as LGBT+, are also valid for individuals aged 50 or older; and 2) to look at the relationship between these measures and a measure of health and well-being. Every Saturday 12:30 pm SIA strives to empower those who have survived childhood sexual abuse (who are not abusing any child), who want to become survivors and thrivers. For more information, visit siawso.org Game Night You are eligible for this study if you are aged 50 and over and identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and/or queer. If you are interested in learning more about this study, please click here. On the web link, we provide more information about the study, and direct you to where you can give your consent and complete the survey measures. Alternately, you may contact Dr. Sue C. Jacobs (sue.c.jacobs@okstate.edu or 405-744-9895) for more information about the study and/or to have one of the researchers below assist you in answering the research questions by entering them into a computer. Any answers or personal information you provide will be anonymous as you will not provide your name. If you have questions about your rights as a research volunteer, you may contact the IRB Office at 223 Scott Hall, Stillwater, OK 74078, 405-744-3377 or irb@okstate.edu. We hope you are able to be part of this research. What we learn will be reported as group data only and made available to service agencies, health and mental health providers, equality centers, professional journals, meetings, or others who request it. Your participation is voluntary and you will receive no compensation except to know you are contributing to knowledge about an important matter. Equality Center Pride Store These beautiful pendants celebrating the 6/26/15 SCOTUS Decision in favor of marriage equality are available in our Pride Store for $17. If you would like your pendant sent to you, there will be an additional $3 cost for shipping. Contact Stewart Wallace at stewartwallace@cox.net with any questions or concerns. Click here to purchase your pendant today! Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Room Rentals The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has many spaces for your next meeting or event. To check dates, reserve your next event or receive pricing information, contact sharon.queen@okeq.org Stop by for a quick view of the Event Center and pick up a space rental sheet. 4/23/26, 5:22 PM �OkEq eNews January 6th, 2016 11 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-6th--2016.... EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and community. Be sure to "Like" the OkEq Pride Store Facebook page to keep up with the new items and new sale items Workforce Oklahoma Access Point Open every day Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library "The Producers" Nathan Lane and Matthew Broderick return to their award-winning roles in the hilariously funny film of the record-breaking Broadway smashhit. Scheming producer Max Bialystock (Lane) and his mousy accountant, Leo Bloom (Broderick), discover that under the right circumstances they could make more money by producing a Broadway flop than they can with a hit. But what will they do when their sure-to-offend musical becomes a surprise sensation? Co-starring sexy Uma Thurman and comedy genius Will Ferrell, The Producers is a fun-filled, side-splitting comedy. Find this selection and more by visiting the Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library . Equality Gala 2016: The Revolution Continues Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-bystep instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 7 pm Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Muscogee-Creek Nation provides testing on Thursdays from 6 - 8 pm Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. MISSION: Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Saturday, April 30, 2016 4/23/26, 5:22 PM �OkEq eNews January 6th, 2016 12 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-6th--2016.... Toby Jenkins Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org Co-Chairs Mary & Sharon Bishop-Baldwin invite you to the 2016 Equality Gala. For sponsorship and ticket information click here. Oklahomans for Equality 2016 Award Recipients Olivia Cotter Office Manager Olivia.Cotter@OkEq.org Lifetime Achievement Award Kirk Holt: With more than a decade of leadership in the organization and more than 30 years of support and involvement, Kirk has served the LGBTQ community of northeastern Oklahoma well. He was the lead designer on the renovations and remodel of the Dennis R Neill Equality Center. The Cisar-Holt memorial lobby is i n remem bra nce of his partner Bob Cisar. Bob and Kirk were among the early champions for a permanent home for the LGBTQ community in Tulsa. Bob died of cancer before the project could be completed, but Kirk was able to rally support from many of Bob's clients to finish the design work on the Equality Center. Kirk also served as the Gala chair during a time when the most money in the history of Oklahomans for Equality was raised and the indebtedness on the building was paid off. l I• ,_ Sharon Queen Facilities Coordinator Sharon.Queen@OkEq.org ~ - - ,- Tracy Allen Volunteer Coordinator Tracy.Allen@OkEq.org ~ Bishop-Baldwin, Barton and Phillips Civil Rights Award. Rachel Tudor: The U.S. Justice Department is suing Southeastern Oklahoma State University, charging that school officials discriminated against Professor Rachel Tudor when she changed gender during her time working there. She was hired in 2004 as a tenure-track assistant professor in the English Department. In 2007, Tudor told school officials that she planned to transition from male to female during the academic year, took the name Rachel, and began wearing women's clothes and a traditionally female 4/23/26, 5:22 PM �Russell Bennett Spiritual Inclusion Award The Rev. Todd Freeman: The Eastern Oklahoma Presbytery of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) voted against a proposed change in the denomination's constitution that would recognize same-sex marriage. The presbytery voted 46 to 33, against the change, defining marriage not as the union of a man and a woman but as a "unique commitment between two people." During the debate before the vote, Todd Freeman of College Hill Presbyterian Church in Tulsa said for the first time publicly that he is gay. He read a statement telling of his struggle with being gay. "This isn't about me but rather about God calling people, regardless of their sexual orientation, into a loving and committed relationship. And with all my heart, soul, mind and strength, I am among those that no longer believe that homosexuality, nor its expression in relationship, is in and of itself a sin." Community Hero Award. Chris Shoaf: Chris has advocated for new educational standards for Oklahoma's comprehensive HIV/AIDS education policy, which has not been updated since 1987. He was instrumental in creating a pathway with local Walgreens pharmacies to provide post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) prescriptions for victims of sexual assault. Chris also went to the state Capitol multiple times last legislative session and met with lawmakers to find support to defeat more than a dozen anti-LGBTQ bills that were offered. He also reorganized the Tulsa AIDS coalition, which had ceased to exist when several community leaders retired. It is now called TIDAL, or the Tulsa Infectious Disease AIDS League. Carolyn Wagner Youth Leadership Award Jose Vega Program Coordinator Jose.Vega@OkEq.org 4/23/26, 5:22 PM https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-6th--2016.... Corporate Inclusion Award Paula Marshall and BAMA Companies: In 2015, BAMA Companies added gender identity and gender expression to their nondiscrimination policy and begin to provide transgender health benefits in their employee compensation package. Founded in 1937, BAMA Companies is the leading innovator of bakery products that cater to the needs of the largest and most well-known restaurant chains on the planet. The company's core product lines are hand-held pies, biscuits, buns, pie shells and pizza crusts. hairstyle. U.S. Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr. announced in December 2014 that federal prohibitions against sex discrimination include protections based on gender identity. OkEq eNews January 6th, 2016 13 of 14 __ ,. • ' ,, ~~=:. ••••. .• • ./_ t·" ..... .r ~ "' • Ii..' :.. 418 J __ ,. ..... ~ r~ 4~· • ·- �OkEq eNews January 6th, 2016 14 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-6th--2016.... Marley Groves: Marley started the Gay Straight Alliance at McAlester High School with very little support from the administration, but she had attended Camp Out and Camp Anytown and was equipped to advocate for her rights as a student in a public school setting. After 11 weeks of pressing the high school principal and McAlester superindent, they finally agreed to allow Marley to hold her first GSA meeting. It was attended by more than 25 students. Marley then led her newly formed GSA group to participate in community projects for food banks and senior centers. In October, she rallied these fledgling activists to march with a 50-foot rainbow flag in the McAlester High School homecoming parade. More than 50 had signed up to march in the parade, but a large thunderstorm led to the parade's cancellation 15 minutes before it was to begin. Megan Sayler: The Booker T. Washington High School senior serves as co-president of BTW's Gay Straight Alliance, called SOFA, or Sexual Orientation, Friendship, Acceptance. Megan has gone above and beyond to secure her school as a safe place for all students. Toward the end of the 2014-15 school year, she learned that some freshmen girls were being bullied by older students. Not long afterward, SOFA was preparing for the Day of Silence and had posters torn down by the same bullies. A video of the incident, which included a homophobic slur, was posted on social media. And Megan went to the administration. The school quickly addressed the situation in a response that attracted national attention. In a Tulsa World article, Megan was quoted as saying: "These people are people, too. They may have made a bad decision, but that doesn't make them bad people. That's something that Booker T. instills in us. We know how to treat each other with kindness and respect, and we know how to move forward." On Nov. 20, Megan and the other students from SOFA hosted an LGBTQ history assembly open to the entire school. The assembly focused on educating the student body about LGBTQ history and featured local heroes such as Mary and Sharon Bishop-Baldwin and Steven Williams. r---------------------------------------------------------------, I I okeq Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Hours: Mon - Sat Noon-9 p.m. | Sun Noon-6 p.m. Oklahomans for Equality | 621 E. 4th Street | Tulsa, OK 74120 | 918.743.4297 www.okeq.org I I ~---------------------------------------------------------------~ 4/23/26, 5:22 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/1d16e71bc08cc0a68814642c05971c0e.pdf b2847a01833903a344cfa506cf5ace8e PDF Text Text OkEq eNews April 13th, 2016 1 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-April-13th--2016.ht... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq eNews April 13th, 2016 oklahomans for equality news In This Issue EBA Sponsor Lawyer in the Library Assessing Our Health Needs Keep Coming Back Meditation Group 2016 Tulsa Pride Bingo EBA Mixer Master Class April Volunteer of the Month Video eNews MOREcolor EBA Sponsor "First Thursday" Art Exhibit Married filing jointly? In Oklahoma? A/fordable Care Act got you confused? Let us help you file your 2015 tax returns! Kelly Kirby CPA Certified Public Accountant a professional corporation Tulsa Metro Softball League Pride Store Rainbow Library P.S. Gordon Exhibit OkEq Art Exhibit The April exhibit at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center features the works of Kris Fairchild (918) 747-5466 4815 S Harvard, Ste 205 Tulsa, OK 74135 kelly@kkirby.com www.kkirby.com Andrew Grimes Cub Scouts of OkEq Proudly serving Oklahoma's LGBTQ community since 1982. Oklahomans for Equality has a new Cub Scout Pack. The meetings with families of boys in 1st through 5th grades and volunteers interested in Cub Scouts are held on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Lawyer in the Library April 13, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center - Rainbow Library 4/23/26, 5:39 PM �OkEq eNews April 13th, 2016 2 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-April-13th--2016.ht... 621 E 4th St Tulsa, OK 74120 Gamily Gamily (Gay-Family) is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBT parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Gamily contact olivia.cotter@okeq.org Lawyer in the Library February - May will be the second Wednesday of the month from 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 pm.m. Lawyer in the Library is an opportunity to meet with a lawyer about topics such as family law (divorce, paternity, custody, child support), landlord/tenant , estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment necessary.. Assessing Our Health Needs and Health Disparities April 18, 20, 21, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 There will be three focus groups to discuss health needs and disparities within our community. We would like hear your thoughts and experiences within our health care system. This will take place in a group setting of about 8-10 people. Individuals must be 19 years old or older to participate. Gay and Bisexual Men - Monday April 18, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Transgender/Gender Non-Conforming - Wednesday April 20, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Lesbian and Bisexual Women Thursday April 21, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Healthcare Navigator Do you need assistance with open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare? Meet with Mary Jones, Planned Parenthood's Healthcare Navigator. She will be more than happy to help anyone and everyone who is interested in enrolling with the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare. Contact Mary Jones at 918-587-7421 or mary.jones@ppheartland.org Counseling Services If you would like to participate please contact olivia.cotter@okeq.org Keep Coming Back Meditation Group April 18, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 This new group will be meeting every Monday from 6:30 to 7:30 in the wellness room beginning April 18. This Narcotics Anonymous meditation meeting has a group meditation followed by reading NA literature and sharing. Everyone is welcome regardless of age race sexual identity or religion, the only requirement for membership is the desire to stop using drugs. There are no dues or fees. We are not affiliated with any outside organization and are self-supporting through our own contributions. Whether you have a dollar for the basket or not please join us and keep coming back. Weekdays By appointment Adult individual, Substance Abuse & PTSD counseling is available at no cost. Appointments are required. Contact Jim Scholl 918.631.2722 For more information contact, Deborah Spradlin at deborahspradlin2013@gmail.com 2016 Tulsa Pride Bingo Saturdays By appointment 4/23/26, 5:39 PM �OkEq eNews April 13th, 2016 3 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-April-13th--2016.ht... April 22, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 Join us for our Tulsa Pride Bingo 2016. The beautiful and outrageous Super Hot DJ Crystal will be spinning the beat for our rapid rounds of Pride Bingo and DJing our Lip Sync Contest. We will also be raffling off a seat for the 2016 Equality Gala held April 30th. Huge thanks to Jamie Catlett for the donation! Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a Sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required Contact Dr. Kurt Choate, LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org You don't want to miss the fun, put this on your calendar now! To purchase tickets click on one of the links below: $10 for general admission $20 Adult Beverage admission Buy a whole table for 8 bingo bangers for $200 which includes unlimited drinks for your table. Proceeds go toward Tulsa Pride 2016. Click here to make your reservation online. Tables go fast! For more information contact olivia.cotter@okeq.org Equality Business Alliance Mixer April 20, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. 108 Contemporary 108 E. Brady St., Tulsa, OK 74103 E Wednesdays and Thursdays By appointment Gender identity, sexual orientation, mood problems, anxiety concerns, and/or those recovering from traumatic events. Appointments are required. Contact Joe Currin joe.currin@okeq.org ALITY usiness Alliance Weekdays By appointment. Adult individual and couples counseling is available at no cost. Appointments are required. Contact Emily Howell 918.594.8568 emily.howell@okeq.org Steven Michael Hall Photography will be hosting our April EBA networking event. Our event will be at the 108 Contemporary studio located at 108 East Brady Street. Steven took the leap into photography in 1993 when he jumped from the writing and editing side of newspapers. He has always been intrigued by photography's ability to show potentials and personal revealings. Weekdays By appointment Adults, individuals, and couples counseling is available at no cost. Appointments are required. Contact Douglas Knutson 918-594-8568 douglas.knutson@okeq.org Passage The group will meet the first Tuesday of every month at 6:00 p.m and is facilitated by Denise Womack. The Equality Business Alliance networking mixers are terrific venues for you to meet prospective clients. Mixers are open to non-members as well as EBA members. Be sure to bring business cards, business information, brochures, etc. Hosting a networking mixer is a great way to showcase your business. You may host at your establishment or use the Equality Center. If you would like to host a mixer, send an email to jose.vega@okeq.org for A peer support group with an exploration of the various changes individuals might experience in life. Some examples are marriages or life commitments and break ups, coming out (with possible loses that are involved), death of a loved one, 4/23/26, 5:39 PM �OkEq eNews April 13th, 2016 4 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-April-13th--2016.ht... more information. Master Class with Will & Anthony Nunziata April 30, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Tulsa Performing Arts Center - Norman Theater 110 E 2nd St, Tulsa, OK 74103 Dennis Neill & John Southard will be sponsoring a master class for Tulsa Public Schools' vocal music students. The New York singing duo, Will and Anthony Nunziata, will be performing and leading the master class on April 30,2016, in the Norman Theatre of the Performing Arts Center in Tulsa. The class will be from 11 a.m. - noon. Students from Nathan Hale, Washington, Rogers and Memorial High Schools will be performing. Admission is free. beloved pet, job loss or career change, to name a few. We call this "Passage" because lifechanging events are a process that deserve to be treated with compassion and awareness. We will explore helpful techniques to use to become more mindful and have healthier communication with self and others. In addition, these sessions will learn practical ways to reduce stress. For more information contact Ann Tomlins at tomlian@tulsaschools.org Volunteer of the Month April 2016 Samantha Free Samantha found out about the organization after reading an article in the local paper,the idea of being involved with an organization that at its core is about showing people it really is okay to just be themselves is something that appeals to her. Samantha challenges you to volunteer, Whether you are an LGBTQ individual or an ally like she is, you are always made to feel welcome when you walk through okeq's door. If you would like to volunteer contact Jose Vega at jose.vega@okeq.org Non-Binary Support Group Third Wednesday of each month from 7-9 p.m. A new support group for folks who identify with non-binary genders, including but not limited to, genderqueer, genderfluid, agender, bigender, neutrois, genderflux, and more. This group will be a safe space to discuss our identities, receive support, and build a strong non-binary community in Tulsa. For information contact Vic Wiener at vfwiener@gmail.com SOS Group Check Out OkEq's New Video Enews On YouTube! Our video eNews is a fast fun way to get caught up on major upcoming events at OkEq. We will have a new video available each month highlighting special events. The link below will take you straight to our video. You can subscribe to our YouTube channel to get updates when the new videos are posted. Mondays 7:00 pm This open Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) Recovery and Sobriety Group meets every Monday at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information, visit www.SOSTulsa.org Live Free! Coming Out Workshop 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of the month 7:00 - 8:00 pm. ComingOut@OkEq.org Facilitated by James Prather Call for Entries MOREcolor Regional Juried Fine Arts Exhibition Oklahomans for Equality is pleased to call for entries to the 2016 MOREcolor regional juried exhibition and sale of fine art. Long a tradition to celebrate LGBT Pride through the arts, MOREcolor strives to be artist-friendly and encourage innovative work. The exhibition will be held at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Brought to You Bi the Letter B First Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m. As always, artists receive 70% of their sales. Cash prizes will be awarded, including a cash Juror's Award, and a People's choice award. There is a single entry fee of $10 for up to five entries. KEY INFORMATION ( please review full submission requirements and enter online ) May 8th: Submission deadline Each artist may submit up to 5 original works, which have been created in the last 2 years and have never been shown at any OkEq event The group is open to all bi, pan, queer, fluid folks and their allies. Entry Fee: A single entry fee (per artist, NOT per piece) of $10 for up to five works May 25th: Artist notification of acceptance into the exhibition 4/23/26, 5:39 PM �OkEq eNews April 13th, 2016 5 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-April-13th--2016.ht... June 9th: Delivery of Art Work, 3 to 6pm All work must be appropriately ready to display (see the submission requirements) June 9th: MOREcolor 2016 Opening Reception, 6 to 9pm Free and open to the public, cash prizes awarded, surprises and live performances, catered cuisine and bar, sale of fine art. Artists are encouraged to bring as many guests as they like. June 9th-12th: Run of the Show June 13th: Pick up unsold work, 3 to 6pm To Enter: Go to https://morecolor2016.artcall.org/ for online submission of entries. All entries must be made online. Proposals for performance and installation works should be addressed to Jose Vega at Jose.vega@okeq.org, or call for information 918-813-8993. Thank you for being part of MOREcolor 2016! SAGE Tulsa (Service & Advocacy For Gay Elders) Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan ■ . . Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 Yoga by Zach Take A Class EVERY SUNDAY @4:30 pm $5.00 per Session Gender Outreach Wednesdays 7:30 pm (First time interview required before attending) Email sharon.queen@okeq.org The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. Lambda Al-Anon Group Every Friday 7 p.m. Nevermore Edits 4/23/26, 5:39 PM �OkEq eNews April 13th, 2016 6 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-April-13th--2016.ht... Every Friday 7:00 pm A Murder of Storytellers looks for voices in genre fiction that are often ignored or asked to change. As a writing group, they seek to help make each other better and foster a sense of community among local writers of all backgrounds. Survivors of Incest Anonymous Every Saturday 12:30 pm SIA strives to empower those who have survived childhood sexual abuse (who are not abusing any child), who want to become survivors and thrivers. For more information, visit siawso.org Game Night Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Room Rentals "First Thursday" Art Exhibit: Kris Fairchild May 5, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St Tulsa, OK 74120 The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has many spaces for your next meeting or event. To check dates, reserve your next event or receive pricing information, contact sharon.queen@okeq.org Stop by for a quick view of the Event Center and pick up a space rental sheet. The May Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center (621 E. 4th Street in Downtown Tulsa) will feature the works of JCE Parker beginning with a reception on Thursday, May 5th from 6-9pm and continuing throughout the month. EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and community. 4/23/26, 5:39 PM �OkEq eNews April 13th, 2016 7 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-April-13th--2016.ht... Workforce Oklahoma Access Point Open every day Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-bystep instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Friday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 7 pm Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. JCE Parker, was born August 3, 1978, in Norman, Oklahoma. He attending Northlake Junior College in Dallas and received an Associates of Science Degree in 2000. After graduating in 2003 with a BA in Business Administration from Austin College in Sherman, Texas, he spent a few seasons playing professional baseball before settling down starting a family and running his company. He currently resides in South Tulsa with his wife and three small children. At an early age it was apparent that he observed the complexity of life and tried to represent what he saw and how he felt through his artwork. In the beginning, much of his work was technical and exact, it wasn't until college that his connection with the abstract made itself known. The freedoms of painting in abstract led him to blend the form of brushless strokes to the exactness of drawing. This technique is prevalent in much of the works he creates today. MISSION: Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. JCE Parker says "This series is about connectedness. - knowing that we all experience turmoil and we all try to make sense of it. This series is dedicated to the idea that I can make an attempt at reconciling the disarray and to be empathetic to those who go through the same battles." Each piece is created by applying multiple layers of paint, some layers erratic while others controlled and intentional. The next step is the "inking" process, where some or all of the individual colors or lines are outlined. The layers of paint represent chaos, either unintended or deliberate. The outlining is an effort to control the chaos and bring some semblance of balance. This process can take a considerable amount of time, much like reconciliation in life. The Artist's Muse speaks to him in this way: "Life can be erratic and full of mistakes. When we make the effort to rectify those mistakes and bring order to the chaos, that is what makes us resolute. Recognizing those same efforts and struggles in each other, makes us connected and empathetic. " The show begins with a reception on Thursday, May 5th from 6-9pm where there will be a door prize drawn of the artist's work; the show continues throughout the month. www.okeq.org Toby Jenkins Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org Tulsa Metro Softball League Hey TMSL Players & Fans! As the weather warms up, we are gearing up for another spring season of LGBT-friendly softball. This year, we want to continue to grow from the 2015 Spring Season on Sunday Funday. Last season, the TMSL Board decided to return to its roots and bring back the fun on the softball field. In years past, TMSL has been a great way to get to know members of the community and has fostered some life-long friendships. We want to continue with this growth, and want you to be a part of it! Olivia Cotter Office Manager Olivia.Cotter@OkEq.org Several of the comments and suggestions we have received focus on the fact that TMSL has become increasingly more competitive over the years, and some have felt left out in the process. The Board realizes that TMSL has strayed a bit from the recreational side of things, and we are working on going back to that and increasing participation. Don't worry about having to play without your friends. When you register, simply let us know who you would like to play with, and we will do our best to accommodate all requests. If you have two or three friends that you would like to play with, let us know! We will make sure that you get to play on the same team, but also that you are paired up with a diverse and fun team in the process. You don't need to be a member of an existing team or have a group of 10 people to be welcome in TMSL. Sign up by yourself or with however many of your friends you want to, and come out to play ball. This season, too, we are lowering the registration fee to $40 per player for the season, which covers all umpire and field fees. Season is tentatively scheduled to begin in March. Sharon Queen Facilities Coordinator Sharon.Queen@OkEq.org Thank you, TMSL Board TMSL is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality. www.tulsametrosoftball.com 4/23/26, 5:39 PM �OkEq eNews April 13th, 2016 8 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-April-13th--2016.ht... Equality Center Pride Store These beautiful pendants celebrating the 6/26/15 SCOTUS Decision in favor of marriage equality are available in our Pride Store for $17. If you would like your pendant sent to you, there will be an additional $3 cost for shipping. Contact Stewart Wallace at stewartwallace@cox.net with any questions or concerns. Click here to purchase your pendant today! Jose Vega Program Coordinator Jose.Vega@OkEq.org Be sure to "Like" the OkEq Pride Store Facebook page to keep up with the new items and new sale items Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library "Queer as Folk" Series about the lives of a group of gay men and lesbians living in Pittsburgh. Michael and Brian, both on the verge of turning 30, have been friends since they were 16. Michael, romantic and still an adolescent at heart, collects comic books and is an assistant manager at the Big Q Mart. Brian is a successful advertising executive who revels in promiscuity and drugs and is completely unapologetic about his lifestyle. He believes in sex, not love. Michael has always been in love with Brian, but will never admit it. Ted is a nice-looking, but average fellow. An accountant with a taste for porn, Ted's fatal flaw is his lust for twenty-somethings who don't return his interest. Emmett is probably the most flamboyant of the four friends and wears it with pride. Brian donated his sperm to his dear friend Lindsay, an art teacher at the university. Along with her lesbian lover, Melanie, a lawyer who detests Brian, they are raising their infant son. Justin Taylor is a 17-year-old boy whose life is changed one night when he experiences sex and what he thinks is love, for the first time. Debbie Novotny is Michael's eccentric mother -- vehemently proud of her gay son. Dr. David Cameron is the dreamboat chiropractor who makes Michael forget about Brian, for a while. In the beginning of the second season, it is several months after a horrific gay-bashing incident; Justin struggles to remember while Brian struggles to forget. Michael, fresh from his breakup with Dr. David, moves home and buys a comic book store. Back in the dating game, his new love interest creates conflict with his mother, Debbie. Ted pursues his passion for porn and enlists Emmett to help launch his new endeavor. Will Lindsay and Melanie decide to marry or will an unexpected visit from Melanie's ex shake things up? Lindsay and Melanie try to get Gus admitted into preschool. Famous Pittsburgh drag queen Divina Devore returns to town and Debbie reveals the two of them dated years ago. To earn money for art school, Justin turns to go-go dancing at Babylon. Find this selection and more by visiting the Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library . LGBT National Day of Silence April 15, 2016 is LGBT National Day of Silence. The Day of Silence is a student effort to protest harassment, discrimination, and hate. Participating students, led by GLSEN, will hand out cards that read the following: "Please understand my reasons for not speaking today. I am participating in the Day of Silence, a national youth movement protesting the silence faced by lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people and their allies in schools. My deliberate silence echoes that silence, which is caused by harassment, prejudice, and discrimination. I believe that ending the silence is the first 4/23/26, 5:39 PM �OkEq eNews April 13th, 2016 9 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-April-13th--2016.ht... step toward fighting these injustices. Think about the voices you are not hearing today. What are you going to do to end the silence?" On April 16, start the discussion with Gay Youth . Gay Youth 30 Minutes / DVD Closed Captioned / 16-Page Study Guide Colleges $150 High Schools - Community Groups - Public Libraries $65 www.pamwaltonproductions.com Six out of 10 lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) teens say they feel unsafe at school. Eighty-two percent of that same group say they've been verbally harassed because of their sexual orientation, while 71 percent say they've heard homophobic remarks like "dyke" or "faggot" used with some frequency at school. These are just three of the more disturbing statistics revealed by the Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network's (GLSEN) 2011 National School Climate Survey. According to GLSEN researchers, the annual poll -- which comprised 8,584 student respondents from all 50 states as well as the District of Columbia -- aims to "consistently examine the experiences of LGBT students in America's schools." However, it wasn't all gloom and doom. As GLSEN officials are quick to point out, the 2011 survey found a continued overall decline in anti-LGBT language, as in previous years. This year, they add, the survey shows a significant decrease in victimization based on sexual orientation for the very first time. "If instructors have time and resources for just one videotape, it should be Gay Youth for its insightful treatment of coming out, parental support, peer harassment, and suicide among gay and lesbian teens." -- Robert-Jay Green California School of Professional Psychology Gay Youth Awards & Screenings CINE Golden Eagle Silver Apple National Educational Media Network Young Adult Library Association Nominated, 2006 Select DVD List Blue Ribbon American Film Festival Museum of Modern Art New York City Find out more, watch a preview clip, and purchase the DVD at www.pamwaltonproductions.com P.S. Gordon Exhibit April 1 - April 28 Living Arts Tulsa 307 E Mathew B. Brady St., Tulsa, OK 74120 As part of our mission, Living Arts is establishing the Living Arts Living Legend Artist Award honoring those artists responsible for pushing the art world forward, establishing the reputation of Tulsa as an artistic city, and contributing to the encouragement and inspiration of other artists in our community. AND THE GIFT OF FALLING SNOW During April 2016, Living Arts will be exhibiting works by Patrick (P.S.) Gordon never before seen in a public exhibition. Many of these works are held in private collections and all of them will demonstrate Pat's exquisite skill and never-beforeseen subject matter. For more information visit http://livingarts.org/ps-gordon-mrs-lennox-gift-falling------snow The Grateful Day Foundations Annual Spaghetti Dinner & Awards Ceremony 4/23/26, 5:39 PM �OkEq eNews April 13th, 2016 10 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-April-13th--2016.ht... Please join us for our awards ceremony and spaghetti dinner. Proceeds from this event go directly to help finance the 2016 HIV Wellness Retreat. Thank you for your continued support, without you, we could not do, what we do for others. WHERE: Fellowship Congregational UCC 2900 south Harvard ave WHEN: April 16th 5pm-7pm Cost: $10.00/AYCE Gluten free and Vegan options available 4/23/26, 5:39 PM �OkEq eNews April 13th, 2016 11 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-April-13th--2016.ht... CC 2900 S. Harvard A\ e. Tulsa Doors OJlen 6p - Music begin ickel. :30() - Dinn ' I' 7p 30. Tab s 2 o. , 300 01 $ '3 50 (T Ill e sec t , pl'lting for Re 11 ,·, H r d r Pr r lu,n I ilnited o 112 . e, ts. Advanced Purchase Advis d I accbook.co1n/ SistcrslnSongl ul a Oklahoma Bar Association Law Day April 28, 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. The OBA will provide free legal advice on Thursday, April 28 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., as part of its annual Law Day celebration and the Ask A Lawyer TV show, broadcasting on OETA. Viewers, statewide can call toll-free 1-800-456-8525 and Tulsa area residents can call 918-838-8770 to have their legal questions answered and get legal advice, at NO CHARGE, by the volunteer attorneys. Viewers can also choose to email their questions to askalawyer@okbar.org The OBA has been providing this community service for more than 35 years. Grab Your Balls! May 6, 8:00 p.m. AMF Sheridan Lanes 3121 S. Sheridan Rd. Tulsa, OK 74145 GRAB YOUR BALLS! And you could win some money doing it! Come join us at Sheridan Lanes on Friday May 6 th for some bowling fun and support the JOLT bowling tournament. You don't need to know how to bowl to have a great time. For $20, you get 3 games of bowling and free shoe rental. You also get chances to win money and cool door prizes plus have a great time with your friends! Arrive at Sheridan Lanes at 31st and Sheridan at 7:30 PM to get your shoes and pick your lanes. Bowling will start at 8:00 PM. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Hours: Mon - Sat Noon-9 p.m. | Sun Noon-6 p.m. Oklahomans for Equality | 621 E. 4th Street | Tulsa, OK 74120 | 918.743.4297 www.okeq.org :~-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------~ C·):t4~• I 4/23/26, 5:39 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/cc0ba95bf4b4caa7f4b45ab9781601c6.pdf e96669539a9946fe5f64e9239ce78fd0 PDF Text Text OkEq eNews April 19th, 2016 1 of 8 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-April-19th--2016.ht... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq eNews April 20th, 2016 e news okl.ihom.ins for equality In This Issue EBA Sponsor Assessing Our Health Needs EBA Mixer 2016 Tulsa Pride Bingo Master Class April Volunteer of the Month Video eNews MOREcolor "First Thursday" Art Exhibit Tulsa Metro Softball League Pride Store Rainbow Library OkEq Art Exhibit The April exhibit at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center features the works of Kris Fairchild Andrew Grimes Cub Scouts of OkEq Oklahomans for Equality has a new Cub Scout Pack. The meetings with families of boys in 1st through 5th grades and volunteers interested in Cub Scouts are held on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. 4/23/26, 5:40 PM �OkEq eNews April 19th, 2016 2 of 8 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-April-19th--2016.ht... Gamily Gamily (Gay-Family) is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBT parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Gamily contact olivia.cotter@okeq.org Lawyer in the Library February - May will be the second Wednesday of the month from 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 pm.m. Lawyer in the Library is an opportunity to meet with a lawyer about topics such as family law (divorce, paternity, custody, child support), landlord/tenant , estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment necessary.. Keep Coming Back Meditation Group Every Monday from 6:30 to 7:30 This Narcotics Anonymous meditation meeting has a group meditation followed by reading NA literature and sharing. Everyone is welcome regardless of age race sexual identity or religion, the only requirement for membership is the desire to stop using drugs. There are no dues or fees. We are not affiliated with any outside organization and are self-supporting through our own contributions. Whether you have a dollar for the basket or not please join us and keep coming back. For more information contact, Deborah Spradlin at deborahspradlin2013@gmail.com Assessing Our Health Needs and Health Disparities April 20, 21, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 There will be three focus groups to discuss health needs and disparities within our community. We would like hear your thoughts and experiences within our health care system. This will take place in a group setting of about 8-10 people. Individuals must be 19 years old or older to participate. Transgender/Gender Non-Conforming - Wednesday April 20, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Lesbian and Bisexual Women Thursday April 21, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Healthcare Navigator Do you need assistance with open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare? Meet with Mary Jones, Planned Parenthood's Healthcare Navigator. She will be more than happy to help anyone and everyone who is interested in enrolling with the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare. Contact Mary Jones at 918-587-7421 or mary.jones@ppheartland.org Counseling Services If you would like to participate please contact olivia.cotter@okeq.org 4/23/26, 5:40 PM �OkEq eNews April 19th, 2016 3 of 8 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-April-19th--2016.ht... Equality Business Alliance Mixer April 20, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. 108 Contemporary 108 E. Brady St., Tulsa, OK 74103 E ALITY Business Alliance Steven Michael Hall Photography will be hosting our April EBA networking event. Our event will be at the 108 Contemporary studio located at 108 East Brady Street. Steven took the leap into photography in 1993 when he jumped from the writing and editing side of newspapers. He has always been intrigued by photography's ability to show potentials and personal revealings. Weekdays By appointment Adult individual, Substance Abuse & PTSD counseling is available at no cost. Appointments are required. Contact Jim Scholl 918.631.2722 Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a Sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required Contact Dr. Kurt Choate, LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org Wednesdays and Thursdays By appointment Gender identity, sexual orientation, mood problems, anxiety concerns, and/or those recovering from traumatic events. Appointments are required. Contact Joe Currin joe.currin@okeq.org The Equality Business Alliance networking mixers are terrific venues for you to meet prospective clients. Mixers are open to non-members as well as EBA members. Be sure to bring business cards, business information, brochures, etc. Hosting a networking mixer is a great way to showcase your business. You may host at your establishment or use the Equality Center. If you would like to host a mixer, send an email to jose.vega@okeq.org for more information. 2016 Tulsa Pride Bingo April 22, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 Join us for our Tulsa Pride Bingo 2016. The beautiful and outrageous Super Hot DJ Crystal will be spinning the beat for our rapid rounds of Pride Bingo and DJing our Lip Sync Contest. We will also be raffling off a seat for the 2016 Equality Gala held April 30th. Huge thanks to Jamie Catlett for the donation! Weekdays By appointment. Adult individual and couples counseling is available at no cost. Appointments are required. Contact Emily Howell 918.594.8568 emily.howell@okeq.org You don't want to miss the fun, put this on your calendar now! To purchase tickets click on one of the links below: $10 for general admission $20 Adult Beverage admission Buy a whole table for 8 bingo bangers for $200 which includes unlimited drinks for your table. 4/23/26, 5:40 PM �OkEq eNews April 19th, 2016 4 of 8 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-April-19th--2016.ht... Proceeds go toward Tulsa Pride 2016. Click here to make your reservation online. Tables go fast! For more information contact olivia.cotter@okeq.org Master Class with Will & Anthony Nunziata April 30, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Tulsa Performing Arts Center - Norman Theater 110 E 2nd St, Tulsa, OK 74103 Dennis Neill & John Southard will be sponsoring a master class for Tulsa Public Schools' vocal music students. The New York singing duo, Will and Anthony Nunziata, will be performing and leading the master class on April 30,2016, in the Norman Theatre of the Performing Arts Center in Tulsa. The class will be from 11 a.m. - noon. Students from Nathan Hale, Washington, Rogers and Memorial High Schools will be performing. Admission is free. For more information contact Ann Tomlins at tomlian@tulsaschools.org Volunteer of the Month April 2016 Samantha Free Samantha found out about the organization after reading an article in the local paper,the idea of being involved with an organization that at its core is about showing people it really is okay to just be themselves is something that appeals to her. Samantha challenges you to volunteer, Whether you are an LGBTQ individual or an ally like she is, you are always made to feel welcome when you walk through okeq's door. If you would like to volunteer contact Jose Vega at jose.vega@okeq.org Check Out OkEq's New Video Enews On YouTube! Our video eNews is a fast fun way to get caught up on major upcoming events at OkEq. We will have a new video available each month highlighting special events. The link below will take you straight to our video. You can subscribe to our YouTube channel to get updates when the new videos are posted. Weekdays By appointment Adults, individuals, and couples counseling is available at no cost. Appointments are required. Contact Douglas Knutson 918-594-8568 douglas.knutson@okeq.org Passage The group will meet the first Tuesday of every month at 6:00 p.m and is facilitated by Denise Womack. A peer support group with an exploration of the various changes individuals might experience in life. Some examples are marriages or life commitments and break ups, coming out (with possible loses that are involved), death of a loved one, beloved pet, job loss or career change, to name a few. We call this "Passage" because lifechanging events are a process that deserve to be treated with compassion and awareness. We will explore helpful techniques to use to become more mindful and have healthier communication with self and others. In addition, these sessions will learn practical ways to reduce stress. Non-Binary Support Group Call for Entries MOREcolor Regional Juried Fine Arts Exhibition Oklahomans for Equality is pleased to call for entries to the 2016 MOREcolor regional juried exhibition and sale of fine art. Long a tradition to celebrate LGBT Pride through the arts, MOREcolor strives to be artist-friendly and encourage innovative work. The exhibition will be held at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. As always, artists receive 70% of their sales. Cash prizes will be awarded, including a cash Juror's Award, and a People's choice award. There is a single entry fee of $10 for up to five entries. Third Wednesday of each month from 7-9 p.m. A new support group for folks who identify with non-binary genders, including but not limited to, genderqueer, genderfluid, agender, bigender, neutrois, genderflux, and more. This group will be a safe space to discuss our identities, receive support, and build a strong non-binary community in Tulsa. For information contact Vic Wiener at vfwiener@gmail.com SOS Group Mondays 7:00 pm This open Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) Recovery and Sobriety Group meets every Monday at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information, visit www.SOSTulsa.org KEY INFORMATION ( please review full submission requirements and enter online ) May 8th: Submission deadline Each artist may submit up to 5 original works, which have been created in the last 2 years and have never been shown at any OkEq event Live Free! Coming Out Workshop 4/23/26, 5:40 PM �OkEq eNews April 19th, 2016 5 of 8 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-April-19th--2016.ht... Entry Fee: A single entry fee (per artist, NOT per piece) of $10 for up to five works May 25th: Artist notification of acceptance into the exhibition June 9th: Delivery of Art Work, 3 to 6pm All work must be appropriately ready to display (see the submission requirements) 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of the month 7:00 - 8:00 pm. ComingOut@OkEq.org Facilitated by James Prather June 9th: MOREcolor 2016 Opening Reception, 6 to 9pm Free and open to the public, cash prizes awarded, surprises and live performances, catered cuisine and bar, sale of fine art. Artists are encouraged to bring as many guests as they like. June 9th-12th: Run of the Show June 13th: Pick up unsold work, 3 to 6pm To Enter: Go to https://morecolor2016.artcall.org/ for online submission of entries. All entries must be made online. Proposals for performance and installation works should be addressed to Jose Vega at Jose.vega@okeq.org, or call for information 918-813-8993. Brought to You Bi the Letter B First Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m. Thank you for being part of MOREcolor 2016! "First Thursday" Art Exhibit: JCE Parker May 5, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St Tulsa, OK 74120 The May Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center (621 E. 4th Street in Downtown Tulsa) will feature the works of JCE Parker beginning with a reception on Thursday, May 5th from 6-9pm and continuing throughout the month. The group is open to all bi, pan, queer, fluid folks and their allies. SAGE Tulsa (Service & Advocacy For Gay Elders) Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan JCE Parker, was born August 3, 1978, in Norman, Oklahoma. He attending Northlake Junior College in Dallas and received an Associates of Science Degree in 2000. After graduating in 2003 with a BA in Business Administration from Austin College in Sherman, Texas, he spent a few seasons playing professional baseball before settling down starting a family and running his company. He currently resides in South Tulsa with his wife and three small children. At an early age it was apparent that he observed the complexity of life and tried to represent what he saw and how he felt through his artwork. In the beginning, much of his work was technical and exact, it wasn't until college that his connection with the abstract made itself known. The freedoms of painting in abstract led him to blend the form of brushless strokes to the exactness of drawing. This technique is prevalent in much of the works he creates today. JCE Parker says "This series is about connectedness. - knowing that we all experience turmoil and we all try to make sense of it. This series is dedicated to the idea that I can make an attempt at reconciling the disarray and to be empathetic to those who go through the same battles." Each piece is created by applying multiple layers of paint, some layers erratic while others controlled and intentional. The next step is the "inking" process, where some or all of the individual colors or lines are outlined. The layers of paint represent chaos, either unintended or deliberate. The outlining is an effort to control the chaos and bring some semblance of balance. This process can take a considerable amount of time, much like reconciliation in life. Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 Yoga by Zach The Artist's Muse speaks to him in this way: "Life can be erratic and full of mistakes. When we make the effort to rectify those mistakes and bring order to the chaos, that is what makes us resolute. Recognizing those same efforts and struggles in each other, makes us connected and empathetic. " 4/23/26, 5:40 PM �OkEq eNews April 19th, 2016 6 of 8 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-April-19th--2016.ht... The show begins with a reception on Thursday, May 5th from 6-9pm where there will be a door prize drawn of the artist's work; the show continues throughout the month. www.okeq.org Take A Class EVERY SUNDAY @4:30 pm Tulsa Metro Softball League Hey TMSL Players & Fans! As the weather warms up, we are gearing up for another spring season of LGBT-friendly softball. This year, we want to continue to grow from the 2015 Spring Season on Sunday Funday. Last season, the TMSL Board decided to return to its roots and bring back the fun on the softball field. In years past, TMSL has been a great way to get to know members of the community and has fostered some life-long friendships. We want to continue with this growth, and want you to be a part of it! $5.00 per Session Several of the comments and suggestions we have received focus on the fact that TMSL has become increasingly more competitive over the years, and some have felt left out in the process. The Board realizes that TMSL has strayed a bit from the recreational side of things, and we are working on going back to that and increasing participation. Gender Outreach Don't worry about having to play without your friends. When you register, simply let us know who you would like to play with, and we will do our best to accommodate all requests. If you have two or three friends that you would like to play with, let us know! We will make sure that you get to play on the same team, but also that you are paired up with a diverse and fun team in the process. You don't need to be a member of an existing team or have a group of 10 people to be welcome in TMSL. Sign up by yourself or with however many of your friends you want to, and come out to play ball. This season, too, we are lowering the registration fee to $40 per player for the season, which covers all umpire and field fees. Season is tentatively scheduled to begin in March. Thank you, TMSL Board TMSL is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality. www.tulsametrosoftball.com Wednesdays 7:30 pm (First time interview required before attending) Email sharon.queen@okeq.org The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. Lambda Al-Anon Group Every Friday 7 p.m. Equality Center Pride Store These beautiful pendants celebrating the 6/26/15 SCOTUS Decision in favor of marriage equality are available in our Pride Store for $17. If you would like your pendant sent to you, there will be an additional $3 cost for shipping. Contact Stewart Wallace at stewartwallace@cox.net with any questions or concerns. Nevermore Edits Every Friday 7:00 pm Click here to purchase your pendant today! A Murder of Storytellers looks for voices in genre fiction that are often ignored or asked to change. As a writing group, they seek to help make each other better and foster a sense of community among local writers of all backgrounds. Survivors of Incest Anonymous Every Saturday 12:30 pm Be sure to "Like" the OkEq Pride Store Facebook page to keep up with the new items and new sale items SIA strives to empower those who have survived childhood sexual abuse (who are not abusing any child), who want to become survivors and thrivers. For more information, visit siawso.org Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library "Times Have Been Better" Jeremy excels at everything. He's only 30 but has just been promoted to an executive position at the bank. In his parents' eyes, he's the golden child, much to the chagrin of his younger brother, Robin who has been the only one in the staid family privy to Jeremy's sexual predilections. But when Jeremy unexpectedly stops by one day for Sunday brunch and announces that he's just moved in with, well, his boyfriend, things begin to percolate: Jeremy's parents always fancied themselves as progressive and liberal. After this little piece of news: not so much. Game Night Find this selection and more by visiting the Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library . P.S. Gordon Exhibit April 1 - April 28 Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and 4/23/26, 5:40 PM �OkEq eNews April 19th, 2016 7 of 8 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-April-19th--2016.ht... Living Arts Tulsa 307 E Mathew B. Brady St., Tulsa, OK 74120 As part of our mission, Living Arts is establishing the Living Arts Living Legend Artist Award honoring those artists responsible for pushing the art world forward, establishing the reputation of Tulsa as an artistic city, and contributing to the encouragement and inspiration of other artists in our community. Teresa Reno MRS. LENNOX AND THE GIFT OF FALLING SNOW During April 2016, Living Arts will be exhibiting works by Patrick (P.S.) Gordon never before seen in a public exhibition. Many of these works are held in private collections and all of them will demonstrate Pat's exquisite skill and never-beforeseen subject matter. For more information visit http://livingarts.org/ps-gordon-mrs-lennox-gift-falling------snow Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Room Rentals The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has many spaces for your next meeting or event. To check dates, reserve your next event or receive pricing information, contact sharon.queen@okeq.org Stop by for a quick view of the Event Center and pick up a space rental sheet. EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and community. Workforce Oklahoma Access Point Open every day Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-bystep instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Friday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 7 pm Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. MISSION: Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. F ,C 2900 S. ti, 1 1ard \e. Tulsa Doors open 6p - Musi • begin, 6:30p - Dinn 'r 7p 4/23/26, 5:40 PM �OkEq eNews April 19th, 2016 8 of 8 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-April-19th--2016.ht... I ilnitcd o 112 e t , Ad 1anced Purcha. dvis d f accbook.corn/ istcrslnSon~ ul a Toby Jenkins Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org Oklahoma Bar Association Law Day ,·7< .·. .·i• .. ,. .~.-. . .. , . .. II April 28, 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. • ·• The OBA will provide free legal advice on Thursday, April 28 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., as part of its annual Law Day celebration and the Ask A Lawyer TV show, broadcasting on OETA. Viewers, statewide can call toll-free 1-800-456-8525 and Tulsa area residents can call 918-838-8770 to have their legal questions answered and get legal advice, at NO CHARGE, by the volunteer attorneys. Viewers can also choose to email their questions to askalawyer@okbar.org The OBA has been providing this community service for more than 35 years. Grab Your Balls! ... • ' -·~ · . . .... a, ··• ·, - Olivia Cotter Office Manager Olivia.Cotter@OkEq.org May 6, 8:00 p.m. AMF Sheridan Lanes 3121 S. Sheridan Rd. Tulsa, OK 74145 CRAB YOUR Sharon Queen Facilities Coordinator Sharon.Queen@OkEq.org BALLS! And you could win some money doing it! Come join us at Sheridan Lanes on Friday May 6 th for some bowling fun and support the JOLT bowling tournament. You don't need to know how to bowl to have a great time. For $20, you get 3 games of bowling and free shoe rental. You also get chances to win money and cool door prizes plus have a great time with your friends! Arrive at Sheridan Lanes at 31 st and Sheridan at 7:30 PM to get your shoes and pick your lanes. Bowling will start at 8:00 PM. Jose Vega Program Coordinator Jose.Vega@OkEq.org r-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------, Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Hours: Mon - Sat Noon-9 p.m. | Sun Noon-6 p.m. Oklahomans for Equality | 621 E. 4th Street | Tulsa, OK 74120 | 918.743.4297 www.okeq.org I I L-- ----- ---- ----- --------- ----- ---- ----- --------- ----- ---- ----- --------- --------- ----- --------- -J 4/23/26, 5:40 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/cfea4f83b4b65970d57cfacae041a093.pdf 20199fcd90a22e5bb1ab0f3d5712ac2d PDF Text Text OkEq eNews April 27th, 2016 1 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-April-27th--2016.ht... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq eNews April 27th, 2016 e news okl.ihom.ins for equality In This Issue EBA Sponsor The Hunting Ground. Dining Out for Life Tulsa Threat April Volunteer of the Month MOREcolor "First Thursday" Art Exhibit Ladies Social Club EBA Mixer 2016 Tulsa Pride Bingo Hyatt Regency Tulsa Metro Softball League Pride Store Rainbow Library OkEq Art Exhibit The April exhibit at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center features the works of Kris Fairchild Andrew Grimes Cub Scouts of OkEq Oklahomans for Equality has a new Cub Scout Pack. The meetings with families of boys in 1st through 5th grades and volunteers interested in Cub Scouts are held on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. 4/23/26, 5:41 PM �OkEq eNews April 27th, 2016 2 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-April-27th--2016.ht... Gamily Gamily (Gay-Family) is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBT parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Gamily contact olivia.cotter@okeq.org Lawyer in the Library February - May will be the second Wednesday of the month from 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 pm.m. Lawyer in the Library is an opportunity to meet with a lawyer about topics such as family law (divorce, paternity, custody, child support), landlord/tenant , estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment necessary.. Keep Coming Back Meditation Group Every Monday from 6:30 to 7:30 The Hunting Ground April 27, 6:30 p.m. Tulsa CARES 3712 E 11th St, Tulsa, OK 74112 WHY WILL YOU WEAR DENIM? ON APRIL 27th WEAR DENIM IN SUPPORT OF SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT At 6:30 PM Tulsa CARES will be showing "The Hunting Ground" A documentary following college students who have been raped on campus and face retaliation and harassment as they fight for justice. For the past 17 years, Peace Over Violence has run its Denim Day campaign on a Wednesday in April This Narcotics Anonymous meditation meeting has a group meditation followed by reading NA literature and sharing. Everyone is welcome regardless of age race sexual identity or religion, the only requirement for membership is the desire to stop using drugs. There are no dues or fees. We are not affiliated with any outside organization and are self-supporting through our own contributions. Whether you have a dollar for the basket or not please join us and keep coming back. For more information contact, Deborah Spradlin at deborahspradlin2013@gmail.com Healthcare Navigator Do you need assistance with open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare? Meet with Mary Jones, Planned Parenthood's Healthcare Navigator. She will be 4/23/26, 5:41 PM �OkEq eNews April 27th, 2016 3 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-April-27th--2016.ht... in honor of Sexual Violence Awareness Month. The campaign was originally triggered by a ruling by the Italian Supreme Court where a rape conviction was overturned because the justices felt that since the victim was wearing tight jeans she must have helped her rapist remove her jeans, thereby implying consent. In this rape prevention education campaign we ask community members, elected officials, businesses and students to make a social statement with their fashion by wearing jeans on this day as a visible means of protest against the misconceptions that surround sexual assault. more than happy to help anyone and everyone who is interested in enrolling with the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare. Contact Mary Jones at 918-587-7421 or mary.jones@ppheartland.org Counseling Services Hosted by the Advocacy Alliance, Tulsa CARES and The Department of Women's and Gender Studies For more information contact: jim-scholl@utulsa.edu Dining Out for Life Thursday April 28, 2016 Weekdays By appointment Adult individual, Substance Abuse & PTSD counseling is available at no cost. Appointments are required. Contact Jim Scholl 918.631.2722 Making a difference is as easy as going out to eat! Our amazing restaurants will donate 25% or more of your bill to pay for local HIV services provided by H.O.P.E. Their generosity coupled with your generous donation will make a very real difference in the lives of thousands of men, women, and children throughout the Tulsa area. Please browse www.diningoutforlife.com, and use our restaurant locator to find your perfect Dining Out for Life restaurant. It could not be easier to search for the perfect meal for you, your family, and friends. Please help us make sure that no one faces HIV alone. It is the most satisfying meal you will ever eat! Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a Sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required Contact Dr. Kurt Choate, LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org Tulsa Threat Women's Tackle Football The Tulsa Threat are a professional women's American football team based in Tulsa, OK. The Threat plays 11 on 11, NCAA-rules tackle football against teams nationwide in the Independent Women's Football League (IWFL). The team was established in 2011 and completed their first season in the spring of that year. April 30 - Second Home Game of the Season! Come on out and see Tulsa Threat Women's Tackle Football face off against San Antonio! Tickets are $8 at the gate, children 12 and under are free! Pre-game you can get tickets through any player for $5! Kick-off is at 7pm! May 7 - Third Home Game of the Season! Come on out and see Tulsa Threat Women's Tackle Football face off against the Woodland Wildcats! Tickets are $8 at the gate, children 12 and under are free! Pre-game you can get tickets through any player for $5! Kick-off is at 7pm! Wednesdays and Thursdays By appointment Gender identity, sexual orientation, mood problems, anxiety concerns, and/or those recovering from traumatic events. Appointments are required. Contact Joe Currin joe.currin@okeq.org May 21 - Final Home Game of the Season! Come on out and see Tulsa Threat Women's Tackle Football face off against the Austin Yellow Jackets! Tickets are $8 at the gate, children 12 and under are free! Pregame you can get tickets through any player for $5! Kick-off is at 7pm! Stay connected with Tulsa Threat on Facebook Volunteer of the Month April 2016 Samantha Free Samantha found out about the organization after reading an article in the local paper,the idea of being involved with an organization that at its core is about showing people it really is okay to just be themselves is something that appeals to her. Samantha challenges you to volunteer, Whether you are an LGBTQ individual or an ally like she is, you are always made to feel welcome when you walk through okeq's door. Weekdays By appointment. Adult individual and couples counseling is available at no cost. Appointments are required. Contact Emily Howell 918.594.8568 emily.howell@okeq.org 4/23/26, 5:41 PM �OkEq eNews April 27th, 2016 4 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-April-27th--2016.ht... If you would like to volunteer contact Jose Vega at jose.vega@okeq.org Call for Entries MOREcolor Regional Juried Fine Arts Exhibition Oklahomans for Equality is pleased to call for entries to the 2016 MOREcolor regional juried exhibition and sale of fine art. Long a tradition to celebrate LGBT Pride through the arts, MOREcolor strives to be artist-friendly and encourage innovative work. The exhibition will be held at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. As always, artists receive 70% of their sales. Cash prizes will be awarded, including a cash Juror's Award, and a People's choice award. There is a single entry fee of $10 for up to five entries. KEY INFORMATION ( please review full submission requirements and enter online ) May 8th: Submission deadline Each artist may submit up to 5 original works, which have been created in the last 2 years and have never been shown at any OkEq event Entry Fee: A single entry fee (per artist, NOT per piece) of $10 for up to five works May 25th: Artist notification of acceptance into the exhibition June 9th: Delivery of Art Work, 3 to 6pm All work must be appropriately ready to display (see the submission requirements) June 9th: MOREcolor 2016 Opening Reception, 6 to 9pm Free and open to the public, cash prizes awarded, surprises and live performances, catered cuisine and bar, sale of fine art. Artists are encouraged to bring as many guests as they like. June 9th-12th: Run of the Show June 13th: Pick up unsold work, 3 to 6pm To Enter: Go to https://morecolor2016.artcall.org/ for online submission of entries. All entries must be made online. Weekdays By appointment Adults, individuals, and couples counseling is available at no cost. Appointments are required. Contact Douglas Knutson 918-594-8568 douglas.knutson@okeq.org Passage The group will meet the first Tuesday of every month at 6:00 p.m and is facilitated by Denise Womack. A peer support group with an exploration of the various changes individuals might experience in life. Some examples are marriages or life commitments and break ups, coming out (with possible loses that are involved), death of a loved one, beloved pet, job loss or career change, to name a few. We call this "Passage" because lifechanging events are a process that deserve to be treated with compassion and awareness. We will explore helpful techniques to use to become more mindful and have healthier communication with self and others. In addition, these sessions will learn practical ways to reduce stress. Proposals for performance and installation works should be addressed to Jose Vega at Jose.vega@okeq.org, or call for information 918-813-8993. Thank you for being part of MOREcolor 2016! "First Thursday" Art Exhibit: JCE Parker May 5, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St Tulsa, OK 74120 The May Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center (621 E. 4th Street in Downtown Tulsa) will feature the works of JCE Parker beginning with a reception on Thursday, May 5th from 6-9pm and continuing throughout the month. Non-Binary Support Group Third Wednesday of each month from 7-9 p.m. A new support group for folks who identify with non-binary genders, including but not limited to, genderqueer, genderfluid, agender, bigender, neutrois, genderflux, and more. This group will be a safe space to discuss our identities, receive support, and build a strong non-binary community in Tulsa. For information contact Vic Wiener at vfwiener@gmail.com SOS Group Mondays 7:00 pm This open Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) Recovery and Sobriety Group meets every Monday at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information, visit www.SOSTulsa.org Live Free! Coming Out 4/23/26, 5:41 PM �OkEq eNews April 27th, 2016 5 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-April-27th--2016.ht... Workshop 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of the month 7:00 - 8:00 pm. ComingOut@OkEq.org Facilitated by James Prather Brought to You Bi the Letter B First Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m. JCE Parker, was born August 3, 1978, in Norman, Oklahoma. He attending Northlake Junior College in Dallas and received an Associates of Science Degree in 2000. After graduating in 2003 with a BA in Business Administration from Austin College in Sherman, Texas, he spent a few seasons playing professional baseball before settling down starting a family and running his company. He currently resides in South Tulsa with his wife and three small children. The group is open to all bi, pan, queer, fluid folks and their allies. At an early age it was apparent that he observed the complexity of life and tried to represent what he saw and how he felt through his artwork. In the beginning, much of his work was technical and exact, it wasn't until college that his connection with the abstract made itself known. The freedoms of painting in abstract led him to blend the form of brushless strokes to the exactness of drawing. This technique is prevalent in much of the works he creates today. JCE Parker says "This series is about connectedness. - knowing that we all experience turmoil and we all try to make sense of it. This series is dedicated to the idea that I can make an attempt at reconciling the disarray and to be empathetic to those who go through the same battles." Each piece is created by applying multiple layers of paint, some layers erratic while others controlled and intentional. The next step is the "inking" process, where some or all of the individual colors or lines are outlined. The layers of paint represent chaos, either unintended or deliberate. The outlining is an effort to control the chaos and bring some semblance of balance. This process can take a considerable amount of time, much like reconciliation in life. The Artist's Muse speaks to him in this way: "Life can be erratic and full of mistakes. When we make the effort to rectify those mistakes and bring order to the chaos, that is what makes us resolute. Recognizing those same efforts and struggles in each other, makes us connected and empathetic. " The show begins with a reception on Thursday, May 5th from 6-9pm where there will be a door prize drawn of the artist's work; the show continues throughout the month. www.okeq.org SAGE Tulsa (Service & Advocacy For Gay Elders) Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan ■ . . Ladies Social Club May 13, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Know your target audience. Who are your most important customers, clients or prospects, and why? Know what is important to them and address their needs in your newsletter each month. Include a photo to make your newsletter even more appealing.Do you dance in the grocery store? Dance in your living room? Dance with your kiddo? Do you like to feel FREE and JOYFUL? Do you feel the need to dance your sad and move your mad? This "non-class" is for YOU! Any BODY can do it. It's an opportunity to move your body any way you want. There are no steps to learn, and no previous dance experience is required. Just ecstatic beats and free flow rhythms that entice your inner spirit to float and fly across the room like a ballerina-athlete-kid-punk rocker-silly person! You'll find during this meditative experience that you connect to yourself in new ways, and feelings like stress, grief, and confusion will transform into health, joy, and clarity. Please dress comfortably - tennis shoes are recommended - and try to arrive as close to 6:00 as you can. You'll want water; either stop at the Pride Store on your way in for a free bottle of water (thanks, OkEq!) or bring your own. If you haven't attended an LSC event yet, please check us out! All LGBT & ally women are welcome! Our monthly events at OkEq bring an average of 15-20 fantastic women together from all over our beautiful city. We are developing a sense of community and having a blast! Our Facebook group has also become incredibly active. We see almost daily chatter about organizing group activities out and about in Tulsa and the surrounding areas that are completely independent of our 2nd Friday Events. In fact, right now there are plans in the works to go hiking, float the river this summer, attend various Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 Yoga by Zach 4/23/26, 5:41 PM �OkEq eNews April 27th, 2016 6 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-April-27th--2016.ht... sports events, and way more. Connect with us - contact information is below - and we hope to see your smiling face soon! Connect with us on Facebook by searching for OkEq Ladies Social Club (or click here). Questions? Email Kelley Parker, LSC facilitator, at ladiessocialclubtulsa@gmail.com. Take A Class EVERY SUNDAY @4:30 pm Equality Business Alliance Mixer May 18, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Hosted by Council Oak Mens Chorale 2300 Riverside Dr., Tulsa, OK 74114 $5.00 per Session E ALITY Business Alliance Gender Outreach Wednesdays 7:30 pm (First time interview required before attending) Email sharon.queen@okeq.org The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. Lambda Al-Anon Group Every Friday 7 p.m. Council Oak Men's Chorale will be hosting the May EBA network mixer in the dining room of 2300 Riverside. Council Oak Men's Chorale is Tulsa's premiere Men's chorus. Nevermore Edits Every Friday 7:00 pm A Murder of Storytellers looks for voices in genre fiction that are often ignored or asked to change. As a writing group, they seek to help make each other better and foster a sense of community among local writers of all backgrounds. Survivors of Incest Anonymous Every Saturday 12:30 pm The Equality Business Alliance networking mixers are terrific venues for you to meet prospective clients. Mixers are open to non-members as well as EBA members. Be sure to bring business cards, business information, brochures, etc. Hosting a networking mixer is a great way to showcase your business. You may host at your establishment or use the Equality Center. If you would like to host a mixer, send an email to jose.vega@okeq.org for more information. SIA strives to empower those who have survived childhood sexual abuse (who are not abusing any child), who want to become survivors and thrivers. For more information, visit siawso.org 2016 Tulsa Pride Bingo May 20, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 Game Night Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and 4/23/26, 5:41 PM �OkEq eNews April 27th, 2016 7 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-April-27th--2016.ht... Teresa Reno Join us for our final Tulsa Pride Bingo of 2016. The beautiful and outrageous Nicole Carrington will be our host once again. Nicole has invited Rainbow Granny and Trailer Trash Teresa to join her for our biggest pride fundraiser this Pride season. Super Hot DJ Crystal will be spinning the beat for our rapid rounds of Pride Bingo and DJing our Lip Sync Contest. To purchase tickets click on one of the links below: $10 for general admission Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Room Rentals $20 Adult Beverage admission Buy a whole table for 8 bingo bangers for $200 which includes unlimited drinks for your table. The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has many spaces for your next meeting or event. To check dates, reserve your next event or receive pricing information, contact sharon.queen@okeq.org Stop by for a quick view of the Event Center and pick up a space rental sheet. Proceeds go toward Tulsa Pride 2016. Click here to make your reservation online. Tables go fast! For more information contact olivia.cotter@okeq.org 2016 Tulsa Pride Special Rates June 3-5, 2016 Hyatt Regency Tulsa 100 East 2nd Street, Tulsa, OK 74103 The Hyatt Regency Tulsa is our host hotel for Tulsa Pride 2016! Take advantage of special room rates that include shuttle service to and from the festival. You won't find a better place to sleep off the fun of Tulsa Pride!!! Click here more information and to book your room now. Availability is limited. HYATT ,p"" 'ld e REGENCY" EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and community. A WEEKEND OF PRIDE Tulsa Metro Softball League Hey TMSL Players & Fans! As the weather warms up, we are gearing up for another spring season of LGBT-friendly softball. This year, we want to continue to grow from the 2015 Spring Season on Sunday Funday. Last season, the TMSL Board decided to return to its roots and bring back the fun on the softball field. In years past, TMSL has been a great way to get to know members of the community and has fostered some life-long friendships. We want to continue with this growth, and want you to be a part of it! Several of the comments and suggestions we have received focus on the fact that TMSL has become increasingly more competitive over the years, and some have felt left out in the process. The Board realizes that TMSL has strayed a bit from the recreational side of things, and we are working on going back to that and increasing participation. Don't worry about having to play without your friends. When you register, simply let us know who you would like to play with, and we will do our best to accommodate all requests. If you have two or three friends that you would like to play with, let us know! We will make sure that you get to play on the same team, but also that you are paired up with a diverse and fun team in the process. You don't need to be a member of an existing team or have a group of 10 people to be welcome in TMSL. Sign up by yourself or with however many of your friends you want to, and come out to play ball. This season, too, we are lowering the registration fee to $40 per player for the season, which covers all umpire and field fees. Season is tentatively scheduled to begin in March. Workforce Oklahoma Access Point Open every day Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-bystep instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. HIV Testing Schedule Thank you, TMSL Board Dennis R. Neill Equality Center TMSL is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality. www.tulsametrosoftball.com Equality Center Pride Store These beautiful t-shirts celebrating the 2016 Equality Gala: The Revolution Continues are available in our Pride Store for $25.00. Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Friday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 7 pm Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. Intimate Partner Violence Survivors Support Group Be sure to "Like" the OkEq Pride Store Facebook page to keep up with the new items and new sale items Last Wednesday of each month from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Domestic violence is the use of physical, sexual, threatening or emotional force to frighten, intimidate and control an intimate partner. This support and educational group is for individuals who have survived domestic violence and are ready to explore their personal healing process and find hope. The group will provide 4/23/26, 5:41 PM �OkEq eNews April 27th, 2016 8 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-April-27th--2016.ht... This delightful and woofy documentary will introduce you to three amazing and lovable bears - Mikhael, Louie and Mike. Their personal stories of coming out, dealing with body image and searching for community will surprise and move you. They offer a new way to look at the bear community. emotional support, information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal, and may include specific goals such as creating a safety plan, reducing risk of future violence, increasing positive coping skills and addressing the impact of trauma. Bear Run tracks the colorful rituals, playful language and evolving aesthetic of bear culture, by following the guys as they romp through the 2006-2008 event circuit to Lazy Bear, P-town, NYC, Albany, Chicago and Montreal. Along the way, the film challenges stereotypes about gay life and creates an entertaining and intimate portrait of what it means to be a mature, gay man in the new millennium. A specialized therapist will provide the free services, and confidentiality is paramount. For more information contact Jim Scholl at 918.631.2722 Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library "Bear Run: Celebrating the Bear Community" Find this selection and more by visiting the Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library . Sexual Assault Survivors Support Group P.S. Gordon Exhibit April 1 - April 28 Living Arts Tulsa 307 E Mathew B. Brady St., Tulsa, OK 74120 As part of our mission, Living Arts is establishing the Living Arts Living Legend Artist Award honoring those artists responsible for pushing the art world forward, establishing the reputation of Tulsa as an artistic city, and contributing to the encouragement and inspiration of other artists in our community. MRS. LENNOX AND THE GIFT OF FALLING SNOW During April 2016, Living Arts will be exhibiting works by Patrick (P.S.) Gordon never before seen in a public exhibition. Many of these works are held in private collections and all of them will demonstrate Pat's exquisite skill and never-beforeseen subject matter. For more information visit http://livingarts.org/ps-gordon-mrs-lennox-gift-falling-------snow Oklahoma Bar Association Law Day April 28, 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. The OBA will provide free legal advice on Thursday, April 28 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., as part of its annual Law Day celebration and the Ask A Lawyer TV show, broadcasting on OETA. Viewers, statewide can call toll-free 1-800-456-8525 and Tulsa area residents can call 918-838-8770 to have their legal questions answered and get legal advice, at NO CHARGE, by the volunteer attorneys. Viewers can also choose to email their questions to askalawyer@okbar.org The OBA has been providing this community service for more than 35 years. Grab Your Balls! May 6, 8:00 p.m. AMF Sheridan Lanes 3121 S. Sheridan Rd. Tulsa, OK 74145 Last Wednesday of each month from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Sexual assault is any forced or coerced sexual activity, such as unwanted touching or forced penetration committed against a person's will or without consent. This support group will meet together to discuss their experiences, share ideas, and provide emotional support for one another. Additionally, highly trained providers will offer information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal. Specific goals for sessions may include crises stabilization, safety planning, increasing selfregulatory skills, addressing trauma through cognitive processing, reconnecting to support systems, family and the community, and preventing re-victimization. All services are free of charge, and confidentiality is paramount. For more information contact Jim Scholl at 918.631.2722. MISSION: Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. GRAB YOUR BALLS! Toby Jenkins Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org And you could win some money doing it! :,1'<,' Corne join us at Sheridan Lanes on Friday May 6 th for some bowling fun and support the JOLT bowling tournament. You don't need to know how to bowl to have a great time. For $20, you get 3 games of bowling and free shoe rental. You also get chances to win money and cool door prizes plus have a great time with your friends! Arrive at Sheridan Lanes at 31 st and Sheridan at 7:30 PM to get your shoes and pick your lanes. Bowling will start at 8:00 PM. , .• • :- -·; ' •.., ,,,",•_ ' ,. , . ... . \. ., , ' - Olivia Cotter Office Manager Olivia.Cotter@OkEq.org 4/23/26, 5:41 PM �OkEq eNews April 27th, 2016 9 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-April-27th--2016.ht... The GRATEFUL DAY FOUNDATION is hosting a Hamburger Cookout at The Tulsa Eagle MAY 7TH 6-8 PM $7.00/plate Sharon Queen Facilities Coordinator Sharon.Queen@OkEq.org Jose Vega Program Coordinator Jose.Vega@OkEq.org Proceeds from this event go directly to help finance the 2016 HIV Wellness Retreat This will be our 4th Retreat and we couldn't do it without your support. Thank you www.gratefulday.org oklahomans for equallty Camp Anytown July 31 - August 6 For more information click here r-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------, Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Hours: Mon - Sat Noon-9 p.m. | Sun Noon-6 p.m. Oklahomans for Equality | 621 E. 4th Street | Tulsa, OK 74120 | 918.743.4297 www.okeq.org I I I ~-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------J 4/23/26, 5:41 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/ce3ddd1999f003dd07e6616053abf752.pdf 809020d304dace280724b5e3b667a6c6 PDF Text Text OkEq eNews May 4th, 2016 1 of 10 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-May-4th--2016.html... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq eNews May 4th, 2016 e news okl.ihom.ins for equality In This Issue EBA Sponsor April Volunteer of the Month May OkEq Video eNew MOREcolor "First Thursday" Tulsa Threat Ladies Social Club EBA Mixer 2016 Tulsa Pride Bingo VOLUNTEER MEET AND GREET RainGlow Run 2016 Tulsa Pride Hyatt Regency Tulsa Metro Softball League Pride Store Rainbow Library OkEq Board Meeting 7 p.m. Thursday, March 24th Dennis R. Neill Equality Center All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. OkEq Art Exhibit The May exhibit at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center features the works of JCE Parker Gamily Gamily (Gay-Family) is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBT parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Gamily contact olivia.cotter@okeq.org Lawyer in the Library May 11, from 4/23/26, 5:42 PM �OkEq eNews May 4th, 2016 2 of 10 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-May-4th--2016.html... 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 pm.m. Lawyer in the Library is an opportunity to meet with a lawyer about topics such as family law (divorce, paternity, custody, child support), landlord/tenant , estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment necessary.. Keep Coming Back Meditation Group Every Monday from 6:30 to 7:30 This Narcotics Anonymous meditation meeting has a group meditation followed by reading NA literature and sharing. Everyone is welcome regardless of age race sexual identity or religion, the only requirement for membership is the desire to stop using drugs. There are no dues or fees. We are not affiliated with any outside organization and are self-supporting through our own contributions. Whether you have a dollar for the basket or not please join us and keep coming back. For more information contact, Deborah Spradlin at deborahspradlin2013@gmail.com Healthcare Navigator Do you need assistance with open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare? Meet with Mary Jones, Planned Parenthood's Healthcare Navigator. She will be more than happy to help anyone and everyone who is interested in enrolling with the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare. Contact Mary Jones at 918-587-7421 or mary.jones@ppheartland.org Counseling Services Volunteer of the Month April 2016 Betty Peskey Betty has been a volunteer at OkEq for two years. She has two gay sons and a lesbian daughter. She volunteers twice a week because she wants to give back to the community. She works at the front desk greeting visitors and answering the helpline. Weekdays By appointment Adult individual, Substance Abuse & PTSD counseling is available at no cost. Appointments are required. Contact Jim Scholl 918.631.2722 Happy Mothers day Betty! 4/23/26, 5:42 PM �OkEq eNews May 4th, 2016 3 of 10 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-May-4th--2016.html... We thank you for your dedication. r::mr ,.-rzm If you would like to volunteer contact Jose Vega at jose.vega@okeq.org May OkEq Video eNews YouTube Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a Sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required Contact Dr. Kurt Choate, LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org Passage The group will meet the first Tuesday of every month at 6:00 p.m and is facilitated by Denise Womack. Call for Entries MOREcolor Regional Juried Fine Arts Exhibition Oklahomans for Equality is pleased to call for entries to the 2016 MOREcolor regional juried exhibition and sale of fine art. Long a tradition to celebrate LGBT Pride through the arts, MOREcolor strives to be artist-friendly and encourage innovative work. The exhibition will be held at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. As always, artists receive 70% of their sales. Cash prizes will be awarded, including a cash Juror's Award, and a People's choice award. There is a single entry fee of $10 for up to five entries. KEY INFORMATION ( please review full submission requirements and enter online ) A peer support group with an exploration of the various changes individuals might experience in life. Some examples are marriages or life commitments and break ups, coming out (with possible loses that are involved), death of a loved one, beloved pet, job loss or career change, to name a few. We call this "Passage" because lifechanging events are a process that deserve to be treated with compassion and awareness. We will explore helpful techniques to use to become more mindful and have healthier communication with self and others. In addition, these sessions will learn practical ways to reduce stress. May 8th: Submission deadline Each artist may submit up to 5 original works, which have been created in the last 2 years and have never been shown at any OkEq event Entry Fee: A single entry fee (per artist, NOT per piece) of $10 for up to five works May 25th: Artist notification of acceptance into the exhibition June 9th: Delivery of Art Work, 3 to 6pm All work must be appropriately ready to display (see the submission requirements) June 9th: MOREcolor 2016 Opening Reception, 6 to 9pm Free and open to the public, cash prizes awarded, surprises and live performances, catered cuisine and bar, sale of fine art. Artists are encouraged to bring as many guests as they like. June 9th-12th: Run of the Show June 13th: Pick up unsold work, 3 to 6pm To Enter: Go to https://morecolor2016.artcall.org/ for online submission of entries. All entries must be made online. Non-Binary Support Group Third Wednesday of each month from 7-9 p.m. A new support group for folks who identify with non-binary genders, including but not limited to, genderqueer, genderfluid, agender, bigender, neutrois, genderflux, and more. This group will be a safe space to discuss our identities, receive support, and build a strong non-binary community in Tulsa. For information contact Vic Wiener at vfwiener@gmail.com Proposals for performance and installation works should be addressed to Jose Vega at Jose.vega@okeq.org, or call for information 918-813-8993. Thank you for being part of MOREcolor 2016! "First Thursday" Art Exhibit: JCE Parker May 5, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 JCE Parker, was born August 3, 1978, in Norman, Oklahoma. He attending Northlake Junior College in Dallas and received an Associates of Science Degree in 2000. After graduating in 2003 with a BA in Business Administration from Austin College in Sherman, Texas, he spent a few seasons playing professional baseball before settling down starting a family and running his company. He currently resides in South Tulsa with his wife and three small children. SOS Group Mondays 7:00 pm This open Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) Recovery and Sobriety Group meets every Monday at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information, visit www.SOSTulsa.org Live Free! Coming Out 4/23/26, 5:42 PM �OkEq eNews May 4th, 2016 4 of 10 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-May-4th--2016.html... At an early age it was apparent that he observed the complexity of life and tried to represent what he saw and how he felt through his artwork. In the beginning, much of his work was technical and exact, it wasn't until college that his connection with the abstract made itself known. The freedoms of painting in abstract led him to blend the form of brushless strokes to the exactness of drawing. This technique is prevalent in much of the works he creates today. Workshop 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of the month 7:00 - 8:00 pm. ComingOut@OkEq.org Facilitated by James Prather JCE Parker says "This series is about connectedness. - knowing that we all experience turmoil and we all try to make sense of it. This series is dedicated to the idea that I can make an attempt at reconciling the disarray and to be empathetic to those who go through the same battles." Each piece is created by applying multiple layers of paint, some layers erratic while others controlled and intentional. The next step is the "inking" process, where some or all of the individual colors or lines are outlined. The layers of paint represent chaos, either unintended or deliberate. The outlining is an effort to control the chaos and bring some semblance of balance. This process can take a considerable amount of time, much like reconciliation in life. The Artist's Muse speaks to him in this way: "Life can be erratic and full of mistakes. When we make the effort to rectify those mistakes and bring order to the chaos, that is what makes us resolute. Recognizing those same efforts and struggles in each other, makes us connected and empathetic. " Brought to You Bi the Letter B First Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m. The show begins with a reception on Thursday, May 5th from 6-9pm where there will be a door prize drawn of the artist's work; the show continues throughout the month. www.okeq.org Tulsa Threat Women's Tackle Football The Tulsa Threat are a professional women's American football team based in Tulsa, OK. The Threat plays 11 on 11, NCAA-rules tackle football against teams nationwide in the Independent Women's Football League (IWFL). The team was established in 2011 and completed their first season in the spring of that year. The group is open to all bi, pan, queer, fluid folks and their allies. May 7 - Third Home Game of the Season! Come on out and see Tulsa Threat Women's Tackle Football face off against the Woodland Wildcats! Tickets are $8 at the gate, children 12 and under are free! Pre-game you can get tickets through any player for $5! Kick-off is at 7pm! May 21 - Final Home Game of the Season! Come on out and see Tulsa Threat Women's Tackle Football face off against the Austin Yellow Jackets! Tickets are $8 at the gate, children 12 and under are free! Pregame you can get tickets through any player for $5! Kick-off is at 7pm! Stay connected with Tulsa Threat on Facebook Ladies Social Club May 13, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 SAGE Tulsa (Service & Advocacy For Gay Elders) Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan Do you dance in the grocery store? Dance in your living room? Dance with your kiddo? Do you like to feel FREE and JOYFUL? Do you feel the need to dance your sad and move your mad? This "non-class" is for YOU! Any BODY can do it. It's an opportunity to move your body any way you want. There are no steps to learn, and no previous dance experience is required. Just ecstatic beats and free flow rhythms that entice your inner spirit to float and fly across the room like a ballerina-athlete-kid-punk rocker-silly person! You'll find during this meditative experience that you connect to yourself in new ways, and feelings like stress, grief, and confusion will transform into health, joy, and clarity. Please dress comfortably - tennis shoes are recommended - and try to arrive as close to 6:00 as you can. You'll want water; either stop at the Pride Store on your way in for a free bottle of water (thanks, OkEq!) or bring your own. If you haven't attended an LSC event yet, please check us out! All LGBT & ally women are welcome! Our monthly events at OkEq bring an average of 15-20 fantastic women together from all over our beautiful city. We are developing a sense of community and having a blast! Our Facebook group has also become incredibly active. We see almost daily chatter about organizing group activities out and about in Tulsa and the surrounding areas that are completely independent of our 2nd Friday Events. In fact, right now there are plans in the works to go hiking, float the river this summer, attend various sports events, and way more. Connect with us - contact information is below - and we hope to see your smiling face soon! Connect with us on Facebook by searching for OkEq Ladies Social Club (or click here). Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 Questions? Email Kelley Parker, LSC facilitator, at ladiessocialclubtulsa@gmail.com. Yoga by Zach Equality Business Alliance Mixer May 18, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Hosted by Council Oak Mens Chorale 4/23/26, 5:42 PM �OkEq eNews May 4th, 2016 5 of 10 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-May-4th--2016.html... 2300 Riverside Dr., Tulsa, OK 74114 Take A Class EVERY SUNDAY E ALITY @4:30 pm Business Alliance $5.00 per Session Gender Outreach Council Oak Men's Chorale will be hosting the May EBA network mixer in the dining room of 2300 Riverside. Council Oak Men's Chorale is Tulsa's premiere Men's chorus. Wednesdays 7:30 pm (First time interview required before attending) Email sharon.queen@okeq.org The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. Lambda Al-Anon Group Every Friday 7 p.m. Survivors of Incest Anonymous Every Saturday 12:30 pm The Equality Business Alliance networking mixers are terrific venues for you to meet prospective clients. Mixers are open to non-members as well as EBA members. Be sure to bring business cards, business information, brochures, etc. Hosting a networking mixer is a great way to showcase your business. You may host at your establishment or use the Equality Center. If you would like to host a mixer, send an email to jose.vega@okeq.org for more information. SIA strives to empower those who have survived childhood sexual abuse (who are not abusing any child), who want to become survivors and thrivers. For more information, visit siawso.org 2016 Tulsa Pride Bingo May 20, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 Join us for our final Tulsa Pride Bingo of 2016. The beautiful and outrageous Nicole Carrington will be our host once again. Nicole has invited Rainbow Granny and Trailer Trash Teresa to join her for our biggest pride fundraiser this Pride season. Super Hot DJ Crystal will be spinning the beat for our rapid rounds of Pride Bingo and DJing our Lip Sync Contest. To purchase tickets click on one of the links below: $10 for general admission $20 Adult Beverage admission Buy a whole table for 8 bingo bangers for $200 which includes unlimited drinks for your table. Proceeds go toward Tulsa Pride 2016. Click here to make your reservation online. Tables go fast! For more information contact olivia.cotter@okeq.org Game Night Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno VOLUNTEER MEET AND GREET FOR TULSA PRIDE! May 21, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Volunteer for Tulsa Pride, and Join us May 21st for the meet and greet cook out! Food, Games, Oriention, prizes, and lots for fun before the MAIN EVENT! For more information connect with us on Facebook or Jose Vega @ jose.vega@okeq.org Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Room Rentals 4/23/26, 5:42 PM �OkEq eNews May 4th, 2016 6 of 10 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-May-4th--2016.html... The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has many spaces for your next meeting or event. To check dates, reserve your next event or receive pricing information, contact sharon.queen@okeq.org Stop by for a quick view of the Event Center and pick up a space rental sheet. EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and community. Workforce Oklahoma Access Point RainGlow Run Open every day June 3, 9:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Celebrate Tulsa Pride Weekend by running in the RainGLOW Run on Friday, June 3. The one mile Fun Run for kids and families will start at 8:00 p.m. The 5K at 8:30 p.m. The RainGLOW Run will benefit Tulsa Pride and the Oklahomans for Equality whose mission is to seek equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals, and families through advocacy, education, programs and alliances. The RainGLOW Run is being presented by Tulsa Pride, Mad Chicks Marketing and Design & Speakeasy Market Strategies. .. UJ~OJJatlJ Join us Tulsa Pride Weekend for the third annual RainbowGlow Run. For details visit us at http://www.rainbowruntulsa.com/ or contact joann@madchicks.co Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-bystep instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Friday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 7 pm Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. Intimate Partner Violence Survivors Support Group Last Wednesday of each month from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Domestic violence is the use of physical, sexual, threatening or emotional force to frighten, intimidate and control an intimate partner. This support and educational group is for individuals who have survived domestic violence and are ready to explore their personal healing process and find hope. The group will provide emotional support, information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal, and may include specific goals such as creating a safety plan, reducing risk of future violence, increasing positive coping skills and addressing the impact of trauma. A specialized therapist will provide the free services, and confidentiality is paramount. For more information contact Jim Scholl at 918.631.2722 4/23/26, 5:42 PM �OkEq eNews May 4th, 2016 7 of 10 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-May-4th--2016.html... Sexual Assault Survivors Support Group okl omons for equallty SATURDAY, JUN[ 4TH I NOON- 9:00 PM [rESTIVAl ANO BlOCK PARTY) PARAU[ STARTS AT 6:00 PM DENNIS R. NElll EQUALITY CENTER I 621 E4TH ST, TULSl OK 74120 2016 Tulsa Pride Special Hotel Rates June 3-5, 2016 Hyatt Regency Tulsa 100 East 2nd Street, Tulsa, OK 74103 MISSION: The Hyatt Regency Tulsa is our host hotel for Tulsa Pride 2016! Take advantage of special room rates that include shuttle service to and from the festival. You won't find a better place to sleep off the fun of Tulsa Pride!!! Click here more information and to book your room now. Availability is limited. HYATT '"'"l p de Last Wednesday of each month from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Sexual assault is any forced or coerced sexual activity, such as unwanted touching or forced penetration committed against a person's will or without consent. This support group will meet together to discuss their experiences, share ideas, and provide emotional support for one another. Additionally, highly trained providers will offer information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal. Specific goals for sessions may include crises stabilization, safety planning, increasing selfregulatory skills, addressing trauma through cognitive processing, reconnecting to support systems, family and the community, and preventing re-victimization. All services are free of charge, and confidentiality is paramount. For more information contact Jim Scholl at 918.631.2722. REGENCY' Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. A WEEKEND OF PRIDE Tulsa Metro Softball League Hey TMSL Players & Fans! As the weather warms up, we are gearing up for another spring season of LGBT-friendly softball. This year, we want to continue to grow from the 2015 Spring Season on Sunday Funday. Last season, the TMSL Board decided to return to its roots and bring back the fun on the softball field. In years past, TMSL has been a great way to get to know members of the community and has fostered some life-long friendships. We want to continue with this growth, and want you to be a part of it! Several of the comments and suggestions we have received focus on the fact that TMSL has become increasingly more competitive over the years, and some have felt left out in the process. The Board realizes that TMSL has strayed a bit from the recreational side of things, and we are working on going back to that and increasing participation. Don't worry about having to play without your friends. When you register, simply let us know who you would like to play with, and we will do our best to accommodate all requests. If you have two or three friends that you would like to play with, let us know! We will make sure that you get to play on the same team, but also that you are paired up with a diverse and fun team in the process. You don't need to be a member of an existing team or have a group of 10 people to be welcome in TMSL. Sign up by yourself or with however many of your friends you want to, and come out to play ball. This season, too, we are lowering the registration fee to $40 per player for the season, which covers all umpire and field fees. Season is tentatively scheduled to begin in March. Toby Jenkins Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org ,,. ' ~.;,., .·~.,- ,< • .-.. :.. . -~ . ... . I ,_ ., Olivia Cotter Office Manager Olivia.Cotter@OkEq.org Thank you, 4/23/26, 5:42 PM �OkEq eNews May 4th, 2016 8 of 10 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-May-4th--2016.html... TMSL Board TMSL is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality. www.tulsametrosoftball.com Equality Center Pride Store These beautiful t-shirts celebrating the 2016 Equality Gala: The Revolution Continues are available in our Pride Store for $25.00. Sharon Queen Facilities Coordinator Sharon.Queen@OkEq.org Jose Vega Program Coordinator Jose.Vega@OkEq.org Be sure to "Like" the OkEq Pride Store Facebook page to keep up with the new items and new sale items Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library "Crimson Vengeance" By Sheri Lewis Wohl Love, desire, and secrets trail littered with murder and the choice one vampire will have to make that will seal her fate or set her free... Spokane County Medical Examiner Riah Preston has a job to do and a secret to keep. Riah is a vampire and she's on a mission to discover a cure for the very thing that has kept her a prisoner of darkness for over five hundred years. With the help of Moses Lake Coroner Ivy Hernandez and genetic scientist Adriana James, they are on the verge of a breakthrough. When victims of a rogue vampire begin to show up along the I-90 corridor, things get complicated. The appearance of vampire hunter Colin Jamison complicates the situation even further. Will they be strong enough to stop this vampire killer cutting a wide path of death and destruction? Or will the secrets Riah holds in her heart destroy them all? Find this selection and more by visiting the Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library . Grab Your Balls! May 6, 8:00 p.m. AMF Sheridan Lanes 3121 S. Sheridan Rd. Tulsa, OK 74145 GRAB YOUR BALLS! And you could win some money doing it! Corne join us at Sheridan Lanes on Friday May 6 th for some bowling fun and support the JOLT bowling tournament. You don't need to know how to bowl to have a great time. For $20, you get 3 games of 4/23/26, 5:42 PM �OkEq eNews May 4th, 2016 9 of 10 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-May-4th--2016.html... - - - bowling and free shoe rental. You also get chances to win money and cool door prizes plus have a great time with your friends ! Arrive at Sheridan Lanes at 31 st and Sheridan at 7:30 PM to get your shoes and pick your lanes. Bowling will start at 8:00 PM. The GRATEFUL DAY FOUNDATION is hosting a Hamburger Cookout at The Tulsa Eagle MAY 7TH 6-8 PM $7.00/plate Proceeds from this event go directly to help finance the 2016 HIV Wellness Retreat This will be our 4th Retreat and we couldn't do it without your support. Thank you www.gratefulday.org okl11homans for eq11:11lty Camp Anytown July 31 - August 6 For more information click here r-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------, Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Hours: Mon - Sat Noon-9 p.m. | Sun Noon-6 p.m. Oklahomans for Equality | 621 E. 4th Street | Tulsa, OK 74120 | 918.743.4297 www.okeq.org I 4/23/26, 5:42 PM �OkEq eNews May 4th, 2016 10 of 10 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-May-4th--2016.html... ~-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------~ 4/23/26, 5:42 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/502ba9ffc31f98105f26f2b7b96c7521.pdf 98413101b19a14955e70cb09ee8d0de4 PDF Text Text OkEq eNews May 11th, 2016 1 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-May-11th--2016.ht... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq eNews May 11th, 2016 e okl.ihom.ins for equality news Mark Owen & David Privett Sponsor the Day Monday May 16, 2016 In This Issue Mark Owen & David Privett EBA Sponsor April Volunteer of the Month May OkEq Video eNew MOREcolor Tulsa Threat Ladies Social Club EBA Mixer Mark Owen and David Privett are sponsoring the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center on May 16th in honor of their legal wedding anniversary. Congratulations Mark and David! If you would like to sponsor the center to honor your special day click here 2016 Tulsa Pride Bingo VOLUNTEER MEET AND GREET RainGlow Run My So Called Band. 2016 Tulsa Pride Hyatt Regency Pride Store Rainbow Library • Birthdays - Yours, your spouses, your children, your parents, your friends, even your dog's • Anniversary's - Wedding, sobriety, adoption, court date • To honor a loved one's memory • Special events • Mothers day, Fathers day, any holiday. • Just because OkEq Board Meeting 7 p.m. Thursday, May 19th Dennis R. Neill Equality Center All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. OkEq Art Exhibit The May exhibit at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center features the works of JCE Parker Gamily Gamily (Gay-Family) is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBT parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Gamily contact olivia.cotter@okeq.org Lawyer in the Library May 11, from 4/23/26, 5:43 PM �OkEq eNews May 11th, 2016 2 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-May-11th--2016.ht... 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 pm.m. Lawyer in the Library is an opportunity to meet with a lawyer about topics such as family law (divorce, paternity, custody, child support), landlord/tenant , estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment necessary.. Keep Coming Back Meditation Group Every Monday from 6:30 to 7:30 This Narcotics Anonymous meditation meeting has a group meditation followed by reading NA literature and sharing. Everyone is welcome regardless of age race sexual identity or religion, the only requirement for membership is the desire to stop using drugs. There are no dues or fees. We are not affiliated with any outside organization and are self-supporting through our own contributions. Whether you have a dollar for the basket or not please join us and keep coming back. For more information contact, Deborah Spradlin at deborahspradlin2013@gmail.com Healthcare Navigator Do you need assistance with open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare? Meet with Mary Jones, Planned Parenthood's Healthcare Navigator. She will be more than happy to help anyone and everyone who is interested in enrolling with the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare. Contact Mary Jones at 918-587-7421 or mary.jones@ppheartland.org Counseling Services Volunteer of the Month May 2016 Betty Peskey Betty has been a volunteer at OkEq for two years. She has two gay sons and a lesbian daughter. She volunteers twice a week because she wants to give back to the community. She works at the front desk greeting visitors and answering the helpline. Weekdays By appointment Adult individual, Substance Abuse & PTSD counseling is available at no cost. Appointments are required. Contact Jim Scholl 918.631.2722 4/23/26, 5:43 PM �OkEq eNews May 11th, 2016 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-May-11th--2016.ht.. We thank you for your dedication Betty! If you would like to volunteer contact Jose Vega at jose.vega@okeq.org May OkEq Video eNews Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a Sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required Contact Dr. Kurt Choate, LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org YouTube Passage ,c ► ◄ The group will meet the first Tuesday of every month at 6:00 p.m and is facilitated by Denise Womack. .. ., i'jJ A peer support group with an exploration of the various changes individuals might experience in life. Some examples are marriages or life commitments and break ups, coming out (with possible loses that are involved), death of a loved one, beloved pet, job loss or career change, to name a few. We call this "Passage" because lifechanging events are a process that deserve to be treated with compassion and awareness. We will explore helpful techniques to use to become more mindful and have healthier communication with self and others. In addition, these sessions will learn practical ways to reduce stress. MOREcolor Regional Juried Fine Arts Exhibition - Opening June 9, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 June 9th; MOREcolor 2016 Opening Reception, 6 to 9pm • Free and open to the public • Live performance art • Catered cuisine • Cash bar • Fine art purchases available • People's Choice Award The show runs June 9th - 12th For more information contact Jose Vega at Jose.vega@okeq.org, or call for information 918-813-8993. Thank you for being a part of MOREcolor 2016! Non-Binary Support Group Tulsa Threat Women's Tackle Football Third Wednesday of each month from 7-9 p.m. A new support group for folks who identify with non-binary genders, including but not limited to, genderqueer, genderfluid, agender, bigender, neutrois, genderflux, and more. This group will be a safe space to discuss our identities, receive support, and build a strong non-binary community in Tulsa. For information contact Vic Wiener at vfwiener@gmail.com The Tulsa Threat are a professional women's American football team based in Tulsa, OK. The Threat plays 11 on 11, NCAA-rules tackle football against teams nationwide in the Independent Women's Football League (IWFL). The team was established in 2011 and completed their first season in the spring of that year. May 21 - Final Home Game of the Season! Come on out and see Tulsa Threat Women's Tackle Football face off against the Austin Yellow Jackets! Tickets are $8 at the gate, children 12 and under are free! Pregame you can get tickets through any player for $5! Kick-off is at 7pm! Stay connected with Tulsa Threat on Facebook SOS Group Mondays 7:00 pm This open Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) Recovery and Sobriety Group meets every Monday at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information, visit www.SOSTulsa.org Ladies Social Club May 13, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Live Free! Coming Out Do you dance in the grocery store? Dance in your living room? Dance with your kiddo? Do you like to feel FREE and JOYFUL? Do you feel the need \JUH~J ULLll J JO# ~UUUOt,&q>IO '\,J 3 of 9 4/23/26, 5:43 PM �OkEq eNews May 11th, 2016 4 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-May-11th--2016.ht... to dance your sad and move your mad? This "non-class" is for YOU! Any BODY can do it. It's an opportunity to move your body any way you want. There are no steps to learn, and no previous dance experience is required. Just ecstatic beats and free flow rhythms that entice your inner spirit to float and fly across the room like a ballerina-athlete-kid-punk rocker-silly person! You'll find during this meditative experience that you connect to yourself in new ways, and feelings like stress, grief, and confusion will transform into health, joy, and clarity. Workshop 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of the month 7:00 - 8:00 pm. ComingOut@OkEq.org Facilitated by James Prather Please dress comfortably - tennis shoes are recommended - and try to arrive as close to 6:00 as you can. You'll want water; either stop at the Pride Store on your way in for a free bottle of water (thanks, OkEq!) or bring your own. If you haven't attended an LSC event yet, please check us out! All LGBT & ally women are welcome! Our monthly events at OkEq bring an average of 15-20 fantastic women together from all over our beautiful city. We are developing a sense of community and having a blast! Our Facebook group has also become incredibly active. We see almost daily chatter about organizing group activities out and about in Tulsa and the surrounding areas that are completely independent of our 2nd Friday Events. In fact, right now there are plans in the works to go hiking, float the river this summer, attend various sports events, and way more. Connect with us - contact information is below - and we hope to see your smiling face soon! Brought to You Bi the Letter B First Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m. Connect with us on Facebook by searching for OkEq Ladies Social Club (or click here). Questions? Email Kelley Parker, LSC facilitator, at ladiessocialclubtulsa@gmail.com. Equality Business Alliance Mixer May 18, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Hosted by Council Oak Mens Chorale 2300 Riverside Dr., Tulsa, OK 74114 The group is open to all bi, pan, queer, fluid folks and their allies. E ALITY Business Alliance SAGE Tulsa (Service & Advocacy For Gay Elders) Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan Council Oak Men's Chorale will be hosting the May EBA network mixer in the dining room of 2300 Riverside. Council Oak Men's Chorale is Tulsa's premiere Men's chorus. ■ • . Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 The Equality Business Alliance networking mixers are terrific venues for you to meet prospective clients. Mixers are open to non-members as well as EBA members. Be sure to bring business cards, business information, brochures, etc. Hosting a networking mixer is a great way to showcase your business. You may host at your establishment or use the Equality Center. If you would like to host a mixer, send an email to jose.vega@okeq.org for more information. Yoga by Zach 2016 Tulsa Pride Bingo May 20, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 4/23/26, 5:43 PM �OkEq eNews May 11th, 2016 5 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-May-11th--2016.ht... 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 Take A Class Join us for our final Tulsa Pride Bingo of 2016. The beautiful and outrageous Nicole Carrington will be our host once again. Nicole has invited Rainbow Granny and Trailer Trash Teresa to join her for our biggest pride fundraiser this Pride season. Super Hot DJ Crystal will be spinning the beat for our rapid rounds of Pride Bingo and DJing our Lip Sync Contest. EVERY SUNDAY @4:30 pm To purchase tickets click on one of the links below: $10 for general admission $20 Adult Beverage admission $5.00 per Session Buy a whole table for 8 bingo bangers for $200 which includes unlimited drinks for your table. Proceeds go toward Tulsa Pride 2016. Click here to make your reservation online. Tables go fast! For more information contact olivia.cotter@okeq.org VOLUNTEER MEET AND GREET FOR TULSA PRIDE! May 21, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Volunteer for Tulsa Pride, and Join us May 21st for the meet and greet cook out! Food, Games, Oriention, prizes, and lots for fun before the MAIN EVENT! For more information connect with us on Facebook or Jose Vega @ jose.vega@okeq.org 1, Gender Outreach Wednesdays 7:30 pm (First time interview required before attending) Email sharon.queen@okeq.org The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. Lambda Al-Anon Group Every Friday 7 p.m. r Pr Survivors of Incest Anonymous Every Saturday 12:30 pm SIA strives to empower those who have survived childhood sexual abuse (who are not abusing any child), who want to become survivors and thrivers. For more information, visit siawso.org Game Night RainGlow Run June 3, 9:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Celebrate Tulsa Pride Weekend by running in the RainGLOW Run on Friday, June 3. The one mile Fun Run for kids and families will start at 8:00 p.m. The 5K at 8:30 p.m. The RainGLOW Run will benefit Tulsa Pride and the Oklahomans for Equality whose mission is to seek equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals, and families through advocacy, education, programs and alliances. Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno The RainGLOW Run is being presented by Tulsa Pride, Mad Chicks Marketing and Design & Speakeasy Market Strategies. Join us Tulsa Pride Weekend for the third annual RainbowGlow Run. For details visit us at http://www.rainbowruntulsa.com/ or contact joann@madchicks.co My So Called Band June 3, 9:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Room Rentals 4/23/26, 5:43 PM �OkEq eNews May 11th, 2016 6 of 9 What better way to kick off Tulsa Pride weekend than an outdoor glow in the dark concert and block party with everyone's favorite 90s cover band My So Called Band?! Rave and party the night away listening to all the hits from the 90s and early 2000s! Glowsticks and glow in the dark body paint will be provided. Cash bar available. Adult tickets are only $15! Student tickets are $10 with valid student ID Children 12 years of age and younger are FREE The AfterGLOW Party will immediately follow the RainGLOW Run 5K. All runners of the RainGLOW Run get FREE admission to the AfterGLOW concert. For more information about the RainGLOW Run, visit www.rainbowruntulsa.com All ages can attend; 21+ with a valid photo ID required to drink. Presented by Oklahomans for Equality, RainGLOW Run, and Yelp Tulsa. Click here to purchase tickets. https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-May-11th--2016.ht... The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has many spaces for your next meeting or event. To check dates, reserve your next event or receive pricing information, contact sharon.queen@okeq.org Stop by for a quick view of the Event Center and pick up a space rental sheet. EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and community. Workforce Oklahoma Access Point Open every day Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-bystep instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Friday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 7 pm Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. Intimate Partner Violence Survivors Support Group Last Wednesday of each month from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Domestic violence is the use of physical, sexual, threatening or emotional force to frighten, intimidate and control an intimate partner. This support and educational group is for individuals who have survived domestic violence and are ready to explore their personal healing process and find hope. The group will provide emotional support, information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal, and may include specific goals such as creating a safety plan, reducing risk of future violence, increasing positive coping skills and addressing the impact of trauma. A specialized therapist will provide the free services, and confidentiality is paramount. For more information contact Jim Scholl at 918.631.2722 4/23/26, 5:43 PM �OkEq eNews May 11th, 2016 7 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-May-11th--2016.ht... okt ho ns for equality SATURDAY, JUN[ 4TH I NOON- 9:00 PM (rESTIVAl ANO BlOCK PARTY) PARADE STARTS Al 6:00 PM DENNIS R. NElll EQUALITY CENTER I 621 E4TH Sl TUlSA OK 74120 2016 Tulsa Pride Special Hotel Rates June 3-5, 2016 Hyatt Regency Tulsa 100 East 2nd Street, Tulsa, OK 74103 Sexual Assault Survivors Support Group The Hyatt Regency Tulsa is our host hotel for Tulsa Pride 2016! Take advantage of special room rates that include shuttle service to and from the festival. You won't find a better place to sleep off the fun of Tulsa Pride!!! Click here more information and to book your room now. Availability is limited. HYATT REGENCY" '"'"l p de A WEEKEND OF PRIDE Equality Center Pride Store These beautiful t-shirts celebrating the 2016 Equality Gala: The Revolution Continues are available in our Pride Store for $25.00. Last Wednesday of each month from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Sexual assault is any forced or coerced sexual activity, such as unwanted touching or forced penetration committed against a person's will or without consent. This support group will meet together to discuss their experiences, share ideas, and provide emotional support for one another. Additionally, highly trained providers will offer information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal. Specific goals for sessions may include crises stabilization, safety planning, increasing selfregulatory skills, addressing trauma through cognitive processing, reconnecting to support systems, family and the community, and preventing re-victimization. All services are free of charge, and confidentiality is paramount. For more information contact Jim Scholl at 918.631.2722. MISSION: Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Be sure to "Like" the OkEq Pride Store Facebook page to keep up with the new items and new sale items Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library "Husband Hunting Made Easy: And Other Miracles for the Modern Gay Man" By Patrick Price The modern gay man is his own best friend, has healed his inner child, is in touch with the warrior within, has memorized the Kama Sutra , and owns a little black book that would make Casanova jealous. Why, then, do so few of them have the house, dog, Range Rover, and "husband" that so many yearn for? Husband Hunting Made Easy finally reveals the secrets to finding, getting, and keeping the husband of your dreams. From the basics ("What is a husband and why do I want one?") to the advanced course ("In-laws-how not to kill them"), this is the everything-you-need-to-know guide. From blind dates ("Hint: Never let Mom set you up") to dress ("A thong is always wrong!") to avoiding pathetic opening lines ("Care to lambada?"), Patrick Price leads you past the pitfalls and pratfalls of landing the (nearly) perfect man. Toby Jenkins Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org :·ia" .;•.·. •.. ,.. , \. ,.:·-, : .· 1 . .. . . . . ~ ' ·, +·· · ' . - Olivia Cotter Office Manager Olivia.Cotter@OkEq.org Find this selection and more by visiting the Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library . 4/23/26, 5:43 PM �OkEq eNews May 11th, 2016 8 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-May-11th--2016.ht... You are invited to participate in a research study of health care related experiences shared by transgender and gender nonconforming individuals in rural or remote areas. As a participant, you will be invited to share your perspectives and experience in a 1 hour interview. Upon completing the interview, you will have the opportunity to be entered in a drawing for a $20 gift certificate from Amazon.com by submitting your email address. Your email address will not be connected to your responses and will only be used to send you the link for the Amazon.com electronic gift card code if your email is randomly selected in the drawing. Sharon Queen Facilities Coordinator Sharon.Queen@OkEq.org For more information, or to participate, please contact Douglas Knutson by calling 405-459-0241 or by writing to douglas.knutson@okstate.edu. Calling all rural transgender and gender nonconforming individuals to participate in a research study Jose Vega Program Coordinator Jose.Vega@OkEq.org You are invited to participate in a research study of health care related experiences shared by transgender and gender nonconforming individuals in rural and remote areas. As a participant, you will be invited to share your perspectives and experiences in a 1 hour interview. Enter a drawing for a $20 Amazon Gift Card For more information or to participate contact Douglas Knutson at: douglas.knutson@okstate.edu LIVING~ ARTS Don't miss these other eventa or 1.he Living Arts Homelsss Project Tulsa Area Fair Housing Partnership OPENING FIRST FRIDAY, MAY 6, 20 16. 6-9PM 5th annual film screening at Living Arts 1-Seel<N>!J Shetler e,c:nrr,nes Iha s1aI0 ot home ilf"I Tulsa Md •s made up D1 wori( by artJsls Yoho are etlNr presen vor formallyw• lhout a home orby artists who are a,t ested in givmg YOeCe to those- 1nd1viduals. It explores the ••nouo ••peels ol homele-•, not pnply one v - 111 thv hop ol changing ••oroolypos Living Ar1• Ar11s1ic Oiroctor Sle Uggou curalod this o•hllil w,lh muc:11 holp from Emerging Curo1or. Acostll Also oponing ., I be UnHomod on tKhibi cu,ated by Morianno Pegno, wtoch 1oa1uros rtwor!<S by Rogers Stal Unl\>ors.-iy SIUl'.1801S from 111011 An ,or Soaal Chango curncutim 1augh1 by Aoh· 1huy Nguyen and Oovod Bia ly Anh-T huy Nguyen's lnstn la.hon Food al M MORY wilt be m the lront corner space lmbedded pertormances of homeless stones entitled For Your &am;naUon by David Bl ely and Anna Hudson w,11 also bo taking pla<:e dutlng thv oP<>ning Tulsa Pubbc Schools Exht'bd Whal is Homo? curalod by JuHanna Cloi1t will be on di:,play al the Guthrie Green or, Firsl Fr,day In May. Join us: Thurs, May 26, 2016 (6:30 - 8:30 p.m) Living ArtSpace (307 E MB Brady St) An open discus1lon with a panel of profess onals In thi s Neid as weU as an lnvl1atlon to aJI to d11cu11 to r hous ng In Tu lsa. Films: •Hum•n by Rethink Homelessnes s Orlando • Kyle•• Story by Rethink Homeles.,neu for our Veterons 2·Pvmn9 on lhe Glriz r ,nlon Talen1 howcose. May 6 6 30pm al 1s1 MethOdlsl a..-d, Coor<llnaled ~y lhe Momal He h Assocl loon Oklahoma 3•Fragmented Uvea - a caba1et dealing with Mental Heafth and Horneta tnoss at LMna ArtSoaoe. Satt#daY. Mav 14. Born OJ tad tw 4/23/26, 5:43 PM �OkEq eNews May 11th, 2016 9 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-May-11th--2016.ht... •UnspoUed by Moke Tt1em Vl tlble FoundotJon Oeboroh Hun1cr •Four Myth• about HomG!uanoH by Rethink Homeleuneu Vlog •-Tulsa Ar1Cor Wee end RecepllOn -May 19, 7·00pm at N,ghtUght Tulsa Uroor the bndgo at Mayoone and Brady)-202 N Maybello •SIN,/rorby All Am•b •Zero : 20Uf by Ending tiomaleHne&a, Providi ng Homes For more Into, cont.act; C. Lyn Lara.on. U.S. HUO, 918..292.8915 307 £ l<I BRAOY ST I TUI.SA 01C I 918.!>85.123~ I LNI GAATSOAG Microsoft Business Breakfast for the LGBTQ Business Community June 24, 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Microsoft at Woodland Hills Mall 7021 S. Memorial Dr., Tulsa, OK 74133 In honor of LGBT Pride Month, join Microsoft for a free event for the LGBTQ business community and other small business owners at the Microsoft Store. You will enjoy: * A keynote speaker who will discuss being an LGBTQ business owner. * An opportunity to network with other local LGBTQ and other small business owners in the area. * Insider knowledge about all of the free resources available for businesses in the Microsoft. * The opportunity to enter and win a raffle prize. 11Microsoft Space is limited. Sign up today at microsoftstore.com/woodlandhillsmall. Camp Anytown July 31 - August 6 For more information click here r-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------, :C·):t4~• Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Hours: Mon - Sat Noon-9 p.m. | Sun Noon-6 p.m. Oklahomans for Equality | 621 E. 4th Street | Tulsa, OK 74120 | 918.743.4297 www.okeq.org I ~-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------~ 4/23/26, 5:43 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/0a2f46f5d8acf49c95fb416e8ca298a6.pdf baf60a1d8aa0f3fd461c723fb25514b0 PDF Text Text OkEq eNews May 18th, 2016 1 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-May-18th--2016.ht... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq eNews May 18th, 2016 e Sol Smith Sponsors the Day Wednesday May 18, 2016 okl.ihom.ins for equality news In This Issue Mark Owen & David Privett EBA Sponsor EBA Mixer Tulsa Pride Bingo Tulsa ArtCar Weekend Volunteer Meet and Greet Pancake Breakfast Tulsa Threat Sol Smith is sponsoring the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center on May 18th in honor of his 90th birthday. Interfaith Service Hyatt Regency RainGlow Run Happy Birthday Sol! My So Called Band. 2016 Tulsa Pride MOREcolor Ladies Social Club April Volunteer of the Month If you would like to sponsor the center to honor your special day click here • Birthdays - Yours, your spouses, your children, your parents, your friends, even your dog's • Anniversary's - Wedding, sobriety, adoption, coming out date • To honor a loved one's memory • Special events • Mothers day, Fathers day, any holiday. • Just because May OkEq Video eNew Pride Store Rainbow Library OkEq Board Meeting 7 p.m. Thursday, May 19th Dennis R. Neill Equality Center All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. OkEq Art Exhibit The May exhibit at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center features the works of JCE Parker Gamily Gamily (Gay-Family) is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBT parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Gamily contact olivia.cotter@okeq.org 4/23/26, 5:46 PM �OkEq eNews May 18th, 2016 2 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-May-18th--2016.ht... Lawyer in the Library June 8, from 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 pm.m. Lawyer in the Library is an opportunity to meet with a lawyer about topics such as family law (divorce, paternity, custody, child support), landlord/tenant , estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment necessary.. Keep Coming Back Meditation Group Every Monday from 6:30 to 7:30 This Narcotics Anonymous meditation meeting has a group meditation followed by reading NA literature and sharing. Everyone is welcome regardless of age race sexual identity or religion, the only requirement for membership is the desire to stop using drugs. There are no dues or fees. We are not affiliated with any outside organization and are self-supporting through our own contributions. Whether you have a dollar for the basket or not please join us and keep coming back. For more information contact, Deborah Spradlin at deborahspradlin2013@gmail.com Healthcare Navigator Do you need assistance with open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare? Meet with Mary Jones, Planned Parenthood's Healthcare Navigator. She will be more than happy to help anyone and everyone who is interested in enrolling with the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare. Contact Mary Jones at 918-587-7421 or mary.jones@ppheartland.org Counseling Services Weekdays By appointment Adult individual, Substance Abuse & PTSD counseling is available at no cost. Appointments are required. Contact Jim Scholl 918.631.2722 4/23/26, 5:46 PM �OkEq eNews May 18th, 2016 3 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-May-18th--2016.ht... Equality Business Alliance Mixer May 18, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Hosted by Council Oak Mens Chorale 2300 Riverside Dr., Tulsa, OK 74114 E ALITY Business Alliance Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a Sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required Contact Dr. Kurt Choate, LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org Passage The group will meet the first Tuesday of every month at 6:00 p.m and is facilitated by Denise Womack. Council Oak Men's Chorale will be hosting the May EBA network mixer in the dining room of 2300 Riverside. Council Oak Men's Chorale is Tulsa's premiere Men's chorus. The Equality Business Alliance networking mixers are terrific venues for you to meet prospective clients. Mixers are open to non-members as well as EBA members. Be sure to bring business cards, business information, brochures, etc. Hosting a networking mixer is a great way to showcase your business. You may host at your establishment or use the Equality Center. If you would like to host a mixer, send an email to jose.vega@okeq.org for more information. FINAL Tulsa Pride Bingo of 2016 May 20, 6:60 p.m. Dennis R. Neil Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Join us for our final Tulsa Pride Bingo of 2016. The beautiful and outrageous Nicole Carrington will be our host once again. Nicole has invited Rainbow Granny and Trailer Trash Teresa to join her for our biggest pride fundraiser this Pride season. Super Hot DJ Crystal will be spinning the beat for our rapid rounds of Pride Bingo and DJing our Lip Sync Contest. To purchase tickets click on one of the links below: $10 for general admission A peer support group with an exploration of the various changes individuals might experience in life. Some examples are marriages or life commitments and break ups, coming out (with possible loses that are involved), death of a loved one, beloved pet, job loss or career change, to name a few. We call this "Passage" because lifechanging events are a process that deserve to be treated with compassion and awareness. We will explore helpful techniques to use to become more mindful and have healthier communication with self and others. In addition, these sessions will learn practical ways to reduce stress. Non-Binary Support Group Third Wednesday of each month from 7-9 p.m. A new support group for folks who identify with non-binary genders, including but not limited to, genderqueer, genderfluid, agender, bigender, neutrois, genderflux, and more. This group will be a safe space to discuss our identities, receive support, and build a strong non-binary community in Tulsa. For information contact Vic Wiener at vfwiener@gmail.com $20 Adult Beverage admission Buy a whole table for 8 bingo bangers for $200 which includes unlimited drinks for your table. Proceeds go toward Tulsa Pride 2016. Click here to make your reservation online. Tables go fast! For more information contact olivia.cotter@okeq.org Tulsa ArtCar Weekend May 20, 1:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Living Arts, Tulsa's arts organization dedicated to presenting contemporary non-traditional art to the public, is proud to announce Tulsa ArtCar Weekend SOS Group Mondays 7:00 pm This open Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) Recovery and Sobriety Group meets every Monday at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information, visit www.SOSTulsa.org Live Free! Coming Out 4/23/26, 5:46 PM �OkEq eNews May 18th, 2016 4 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-May-18th--2016.ht... XII. The dates for the event are May 19-21, 2016, with many different venues for the public to enjoy these unique vehicles that function both as roadworthy cars and as exciting artistic creations. For those unfamiliar, ArtCars typically involve transforming any type of vehicle, motorcycle, scooter or bicycle into a personalized creation of art. Many artists have committed to participate, with ArtCars coming from many parts of the United States to join Tulsa area ArtCar and ArtBike artists. The cars will be onsite at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center for viewing Friday May 20 at 1:30 p.m. Workshop 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of the month 7:00 - 8:00 pm. ComingOut@OkEq.org Facilitated by James Prather Brought to You Bi the Letter B First Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m. The group is open to all bi, pan, queer, fluid folks and their allies. VOLUNTEER MEET AND GREET FOR TULSA PRIDE! May 21, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Volunteer for Tulsa Pride, and Join us May 21st for the meet and greet cook out! Food, games, orientation, prizes, and lots for fun before the MAIN EVENT! For more information connect with us on Facebook or Jose Vega @ jose.vega@okeq.org vol 1, rfor SAGE Tulsa (Service & Advocacy For Gay Elders) Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan ■ • . Tulsa Area Prime Timers Tulsa Threat Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser May 21, 8:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 Come have breakfast with the Threat!! Pancakes and sausage links!! $5 per plate! Yoga by Zach Tickets will be available for our last home game which will be at 7pm that evening! We will also have posters to get autographs from your favorite Threat players!! 4/23/26, 5:46 PM �OkEq eNews May 18th, 2016 5 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-May-18th--2016.ht... Mmmmm PANCAKES!!!! Take A Class EVERY SUNDAY C lick here for more details @4:30 pm Tulsa Threat Women's Tackle Football The Tulsa Threat are a professional women's American football team based in Tulsa, OK. The Threat plays 11 on 11, NCAA-rules tackle football against teams nationwide in the Independent Women's Football League (IWFL). The team was established in 2011 and completed their first season in the spring of that year. $5.00 per Session May 21 - Final Home Game of the Season! Come on out and see Tulsa Threat Women's Tackle Football face off against the Austin Yellow Jackets! Tickets are $8 at the gate, children 12 and under are free! Pregame you can get tickets through any player for $5! Kick-off is at 7pm! Gender Outreach Wednesdays 7:30 pm (First time interview required before attending) Email sharon.queen@okeq.org The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. Stay connected with Tulsa Threat on Facebook Annual Pride Interfaith Service Lambda Al-Anon Group May 31, 7:00 p.m. Phillips Theological Seminary 901 N. Mingo Rd., Tulsa, Oklahoma 74116 Every Friday 7 p.m. Each year the Interfaith community gathers for our Pride service. We remember those LGBTQ individuals who died between June 1st, 2015 and May 31, 2016. We recognize the faith communities who stand with and care for the spiritual needs of the LGBTQ community. One of the highlights of the evening is when the welcoming and inclusive faith community place their hands on the rainbow flag and bless it as a symbol of Justice and Equality and a standard of safety and protection as it flies over the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center during pride week. Please join us for an inspiriational evening. Survivors of Incest Anonymous Connect on Facebook for all the details and updates. Every Saturday 12:30 pm 2016 Tulsa Pride Special Hotel Rates SIA strives to empower those who have survived childhood sexual abuse (who are not abusing any child), who want to become survivors and thrivers. For more information, visit siawso.org June 3-5, 2016 Hyatt Regency Tulsa 100 East 2nd Street, Tulsa, OK 74103 The Hyatt Regency Tulsa is our host hotel for Tulsa Pride 2016! Take advantage of special room rates that include shuttle service to and from the festival. You won't find a better place to sleep off the fun of Tulsa Pride!!! Click here more information and to book your room now. Availability is limited. HYATT REGENCY' '"'"A p de A WEEKEND OF PRIDE RainGlow Run Game Night June 3, 9:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Celebrate Tulsa Pride Weekend by running in the RainGLOW Run on Friday, June 3. The one mile Fun Run for kids and families will start at 8:00 p.m. The 5K at 8:30 p.m. The RainGLOW Run will benefit Tulsa Pride and the Oklahomans for Equality whose mission is to seek equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals, and families through advocacy, education, programs and alliances. The RainGLOW Run is being presented by Tulsa Pride, Mad Chicks Marketing and Design & Speakeasy Market Strategies. W~OJJ311J Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno Join us Tulsa Pride Weekend for the third annual RainbowGlow Run. For details visit us at http://www.rainbowruntulsa.com/ or contact joann@madchicks.co My So Called Band June 3, 9:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Room Rentals 4/23/26, 5:46 PM �OkEq eNews May 18th, 2016 6 of 11 What better way to kick off Tulsa Pride weekend than an outdoor glow in the dark concert and block party with everyone's favorite 90s cover band My So Called Band?! Rave and party the night away listening to all the hits from the 90s and early 2000s! Glowsticks and glow in the dark body paint will be provided. Cash bar available. Adult tickets are only $15! Student tickets are $10 with valid student ID Children 12 years of age and younger are FREE The AfterGLOW Party will immediately follow the RainGLOW Run 5K. All runners of the RainGLOW Run get FREE admission to the AfterGLOW concert. For more information about the RainGLOW Run, visit www.rainbowruntulsa.com All ages can attend; 21+ with a valid photo ID required to drink. Presented by Oklahomans for Equality, RainGLOW Run, and Yelp Tulsa. Click here to purchase tickets. https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-May-18th--2016.ht... The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has many spaces for your next meeting or event. To check dates, reserve your next event or receive pricing information, contact sharon.queen@okeq.org Stop by for a quick view of the Event Center and pick up a space rental sheet. EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and community. Workforce Oklahoma Access Point Open every day Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-bystep instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Friday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 7 pm Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. Intimate Partner Violence Survivors Support Group Last Wednesday of each month from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Domestic violence is the use of physical, sexual, threatening or emotional force to frighten, intimidate and control an intimate partner. This support and educational group is for individuals who have survived domestic violence and are ready to explore their personal healing process and find hope. The group will provide emotional support, information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal, and may include specific goals such as creating a safety plan, reducing risk of future violence, increasing positive coping skills and addressing the impact of trauma. A specialized therapist will provide the free services, and confidentiality is paramount. For more information contact Jim Scholl at 918.631.2722 4/23/26, 5:46 PM �OkEq eNews May 18th, 2016 7 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-May-18th--2016.ht... okl Ju,mons for equality SATURDAY, JUN[ 4TH I NOON- 9:00 PM (rESTIVAl AND BlOCK PARTY) PARADE STARTS Al 6:00 PM DENNIS R. NElll EQUALITY CENTER I 621 E4TH Sl TUlSA OK 74120 MOREcolor Regional Juried Fine Arts Exhibition - Opening June 9, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Sexual Assault Survivors Support Group June 9th; MOREcolor 2016 Opening Reception, 6 to 9pm Free and open to the public Live performance art Catered cuisine Cash bar Fine art purchases available People's Choice Award The show runs June 9th - 12th For more information contact Jose Vega at Jose.vega@okeq.org, or call for information 918-813-8993. Thank you for being a part of MOREcolor 2016! Ladies Social Club June 10, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Do you fancy yourself a good problem solver? Are you competitive? Do you like to have fun? If the answer to any of those questions is yes, then definitely come out for our LSC scavenger hunt! We will meet in the event center, and split into teams. You'll receive all the instructions and be sent off into the East End and Blue Dome areas of downtown to check off as many of the items as you can. When time's up, everyone will head back to OkEq to find out how everyone did and hang out for the rest of the evening!n. If you haven't attended an LSC event yet, please check us out! All LGBT & ally women are welcome! Our monthly events at OkEq bring an average of 15-20 fantastic women together from all over our beautiful city. We are developing a sense of community and having a blast! Our Facebook group has also become incredibly active. We see almost daily chatter about organizing group activities out and about in Tulsa and the surrounding areas that are completely independent of our 2nd Friday Events. In fact, right now there are plans in the works to go hiking, float the river this summer, attend various sports events, and way more. Connect with us - contact information is below - and we hope to see your smiling face soon! Connect with us on Facebook by searching for OkEq Ladies Social Club (or click here). Questions? Email Kelley Parker, LSC facilitator, at ladiessocialclubtulsa@gmail.com. Volunteer of the Month May 2016 Last Wednesday of each month from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Sexual assault is any forced or coerced sexual activity, such as unwanted touching or forced penetration committed against a person's will or without consent. This support group will meet together to discuss their experiences, share ideas, and provide emotional support for one another. Additionally, highly trained providers will offer information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal. Specific goals for sessions may include crises stabilization, safety planning, increasing selfregulatory skills, addressing trauma through cognitive processing, reconnecting to support systems, family and the community, and preventing re-victimization. All services are free of charge, and confidentiality is paramount. For more information contact Jim Scholl at 918.631.2722. MISSION: Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Toby Jenkins Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org ,,. ' ~.; ,., .·~.,- ,< • .-. :.. . -~ . ... . I .- Betty Peskey Betty has been a volunteer at OkEq for two years. She has two gay sons and a lesbian daughter. She volunteers twice a week because she wants to give back to the community. She works at the front desk greeting visitors and ., Olivia Cotter Office Manager Olivia.Cotter@OkEq.org 4/23/26, 5:46 PM �OkEq eNews May 18th, 2016 8 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-May-18th--2016.ht... answering the helpline. We thank you for your dedication Betty! If you would like to volunteer contact Jose Vega at jose.vega@okeq.org Sharon Queen Facilities Coordinator Sharon.Queen@OkEq.org May OkEq Video eNews YouTube Jose Vega Program Coordinator Jose.Vega@OkEq.org Alex Wade Special Projects Alex.Wade@OkEq.org Equality Center Pride Store These beautiful t-shirts celebrating the 2016 Equality Gala: The Revolution Continues are available in our Pride Store for $25.00. Be sure to "Like" the OkEq Pride Store Facebook page to keep up with the new items and new sale items Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library "The Antigay Agenda: Orthodox Vision and the Christian Right" By Didi Herman In The Antigay Agenda , Didi Herman probes the values, beliefs, and rhetoric of the organizations of the Christian Right. Tracing the emergence of their antigay agenda, Herman explores how and why these groups made antigay activity a top priority, and how it relates to their political history. "A penetrating analysis of the Christian Right's antigay agenda and of how that agenda is derived from the Christian Right's peculiar vision of American history and the Christian faith."-Rev. Peter J. Gomes, Boston Book Review "Public intellectualism at its best. . . . A comprehensive summary of the conservative Protestant worldview."Michael Joseph Gross, Boston Phoenix Literary Section THE '""'" AGENDA Orthodo• ... VWOa ~, Chrutian RiJht "Presents considerable information not previously part of the nation's political discourse. . . . [Herman] dissects the Christian Right's antigay stance dispassionately giving, as it were, the devil his due. For anyone 4/23/26, 5:46 PM �OkEq eNews May 18th, 2016 9 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-May-18th--2016.ht... on either side of this passionate and important conflict, that is an impressive accomplishment."-Hastings Wyman, Jr., Washington Post Book World U ID I 111 , H \ I \ ' Find this selection and more by visiting the Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library . Openarms Youth Project - Lowbrow Comedy Show May 20, 7:00 p.m. Openarms Youth Project 2015-B S. Lakewood Ave., Tulsa, OK 74112 Looking for a way to escape from life's stresses and worries? Please join me in supporting Tulsa's very own Openarms Youth Project and attending a Comedy Show benefit featuring some of Oklahoma's funniest comedians. Tickets are just $20. Every dollar raised will go back to support a great cause and help pave the way for success for hundreds of youth in the greater Tulsa area. Plus, there is complimentary wine and beer! For event details, please visit http://www.oypcomedyshow.eventbrite.com. I hope to see you there! ------------ fHOW FUNORAISER 4/23/26, 5:46 PM �OkEq eNews May 18th, 2016 10 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-May-18th--2016.ht... You are invited to participate in a research study of health care related experiences shared by transgender and gender nonconforming individuals in rural or remote areas. As a participant, you will be invited to share your perspectives and experience in a 1 hour interview. Upon completing the interview, you will have the opportunity to be entered in a drawing for a $20 gift certificate from Amazon.com by submitting your email address. Your email address will not be connected to your responses and will only be used to send you the link for the Amazon.com electronic gift card code if your email is randomly selected in the drawing. For more information, or to participate, please contact Douglas Knutson by calling 405-459-0241 or by writing to douglas.knutson@okstate.edu. Calling all rural transgender and gender nonconforming individuals to participate in a research study You are invited to participate in a research study of health care related experiences shared by transgender and gender nonconforming individuals in rural and remote areas. As a participant, you will be invited to share your perspectives and experiences in a 1 hour interview. Enter a drawing for a $20 Amazon Gift Card For more information or to participate contact Douglas Knutson at: douglas.knutson@okstate.edu LIVING~ ARTS Don't miss these ocher events of the l iving Ar1 s Home/es:, Project Tulsa Area Fair Housing Partnership OPENING FIRST FRIDAY. MAY 6, 2016, 6-9PM 5th annual film screening at Living Arts 1•Seek,ng Shetter 1< nes Iha s1aI0 Of ho a an Tulsa and iS made up of woric by artists v.ho are eutier presen vor formally without a home or by artists who are Wlt ested 1n givmg WMC& to those mcllvidua.15. It explores the vanouo aspects ol homoleseness, not ..,,p1y one v""' ., the hol)86 of changing st roc,typos Living Ans Arl15Iic Oiroctor Sieve Uggon curalod !his ••hilil -.,th mucl> holp from Emerging Curotor, Joe Acosto Also oponing 11,<I be UnHomod an oKhibl curated by Marlnmo Pogno. which lcaturos rtW011<S t>y Rogers Stal UnhlorMy su1<1en1s rrom thelt An 10, Soaal Chango curnclAlm t01Jgh1 by Anh• I huy Nguyan and vo<J Bia ely Anh-Thuy Nguyen's tnsta \al.Jon Food ol MDAORY wIU be ..., front corner space lmbedded performances of homeless stones entitled For Your ~mination by D vid Bia ely and An,.. Hoooon will a &0 be ta g place dUJlng the Ol)Gning Tulsa POOie Schools xt• wriar ill Homo ? curatod by JuHanno Cloll< v.ill be oncll31>lay at the Guthrie Gr non Firsl Friduy In May Join us: Thurs. May 26, 2016 (6:30 - 8:30 p.m) Living Art$pa ce (307 E MB Brady St) An open discussion with a panel of protestlonafs In this ti Id as well as an Invitation to on to di1eu11 fa r hou.a ng n Tu lsa. Films: •Human by Rethink Homeleunea, Orlando • Kylee' Story by Rethink Homeles.sneu for our Veterans •Unspolfed by rAoke Them Visibl e F011ndotlon 2-P111rfn9 on Iha G/11z I ohlon & T, lont Showc,,se, May 0. 6 JOpm • • ISi MelhodtSI Coorctl COOf'dinated by lhe f111on al Hoa h Assoclat.on Oklahoma 3•Fragmented Uves - a cabaret dealing w,th Mental Health and Hornel8661lOSS at LMng Arl$paoe, SalLWday \lay 14, Spm (lJT lod by Deborah Hunter •Four Myth• abour Homolo. .no. . by Rethink Homelounou Vlog •SIN,/torby An Amab •Zero : 201'1 by Ending Homelenne&a. Providing H ome ■ For Mou1 Into, cont.act: •-Tulsa Ar1Car Wee end RocepllOn -May 19, 7·00pm aI NoghtUght Tulsa Undor the bridge at Mayo&lle and Brody)-202 N Maybelle 5, 7S1Dries/7 Doon,,ays: eMe,ge a 111te-,paclfic perlormanc:e - Saturday June 4. 7.00pm at 11\e K ,r Warllhouse. 12 N Cheyenne. Coordinated by 4/23/26, 5:46 PM �OkEq eNews May 18th, 2016 11 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-May-18th--2016.ht... .. - -. ., .__ ............. .......... , ....... . . . -, .. Ste Uggen 307 E 1116 BRAOY ST I TULSA OI( I 918.S8S.123 ◄ I LIVI GARTS.ORG Microsoft Business Breakfast for the LGBTQ Business Community June 24, 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Microsoft at Woodland Hills Mall 7021 S. Memorial Dr., Tulsa, OK 74133 In honor of LGBT Pride Month, join Microsoft for a free event for the LGBTQ business community and other small business owners at the Microsoft Store. You will enjoy: * A keynote speaker who will discuss being an LGBTQ business owner. * An opportunity to network with other local LGBTQ and other small business owners in the area. * Insider knowledge about all of the free resources available for businesses in the Microsoft. * The opportunity to enter and win a raffle prize. 11Microsoft Space is limited. Sign up today at microsoftstore.com/woodlandhillsmall. Camp Anytown July 31 - August 6 For more information click here r-- ----- --------- --------- ----- --------- --------- ----- --------- --------- ----- --------- --------- -, Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Hours: Mon - Sat Noon-9 p.m. | Sun Noon-6 p.m. Oklahomans for Equality | 621 E. 4th Street | Tulsa, OK 74120 | 918.743.4297 www.okeq.org I I 4/23/26, 5:46 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/0301c3f9f7bd1fba154a570f1efb6727.pdf b75773ac32b96404f27569beccfd1856 PDF Text Text OkEq eNews May 26th, 2016 1 of 10 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-May-26th--2016.ht... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq eNews May 26th, 2016 e news okl.ihom.ins for equality Thank You! Dear straight and cisgender allies, inclusive companies and corporations, welcoming and affirming faith communities, supportive non-profit agencies, courageous and progressive legislators, social justice and LGBTQ advocacy organizations, and our LGBTQ community and family, Thank you for going the distance, staying in it to win it, giving a 110%, this whole Oklahoma 55th legislative session and especially these last 10 days. Your visits to the capitol, phone calls, emails, hand written letters, protest rallies, engaging your legislators, standing together and ignoring our differences, forgiving our past wounds and meaningless divisions made sure we were heard on a number of legislative issues and bills. We have watched every kind of legislative attack on: women's reproductive rights employment equity policies undocumented immigrants religious minorities the working poor those in assited living the elderly those requiring food assistance healthcare mental health facilities the incarcerated school administrators school teachers school counselors and social workers higher education small businesses LGBTQ and gender non-conforming youth Same Sex marriages Same Sex parents wishing to adopt and foster parent those living with HIV/AIDs access to bathrooms for transgender individuals transgender student access to school bathrooms and locker rooms and even daylight savings time In This Issue EBA Sponsor Interfaith Service Hyatt Regency RainGlow Run My So Called Band. 2016 Tulsa Pride MOREcolor May OkEq Video eNew Ladies Social Club EBA Mixer SAGE Summer Pool Parties April Volunteer of the Month Pride Store Rainbow Library OkEq Board Meeting 7 p.m. Thursday, May 19th Dennis R. Neill Equality Center All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. OkEq Art Exhibit The May exhibit at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center features the works of JCE Parker Justice and equality did not always prevail, and we experienced a lot of defeat, and we won some, not enough, but some. Through it all you stood together and said "this is my Oklahoma" and our unity may possibly have been our greatest win. Thank you for your efforts, your sacrifices and your service to your neighbors. Gamily Toby Jenkins Executive Director Oklahomans for Equality The Revolution continues............ Gamily (Gay-Family) is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBT parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Gamily contact olivia.cotter@okeq.org Lawyer in the Library June 8, from 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 pm.m. Lawyer in the Library is an 4/23/26, 5:48 PM �OkEq eNews May 26th, 2016 2 of 10 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-May-26th--2016.ht... opportunity to meet with a lawyer about topics such as family law (divorce, paternity, custody, child support), landlord/tenant , estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment necessary.. Keep Coming Back Meditation Group Every Monday from 6:30 to 7:30 This Narcotics Anonymous meditation meeting has a group meditation followed by reading NA literature and sharing. Everyone is welcome regardless of age race sexual identity or religion, the only requirement for membership is the desire to stop using drugs. There are no dues or fees. We are not affiliated with any outside organization and are self-supporting through our own contributions. Whether you have a dollar for the basket or not please join us and keep coming back. For more information contact, Deborah Spradlin at deborahspradlin2013@gmail.com Healthcare Navigator Do you need assistance with open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare? Meet with Mary Jones, Planned Parenthood's Healthcare Navigator. She will be more than happy to help anyone and everyone who is interested in enrolling with the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare. Contact Mary Jones at 918-587-7421 or mary.jones@ppheartland.org Counseling Services Weekdays By appointment Adult individual, Substance Abuse & PTSD counseling is available at no cost. Appointments are required. Contact Jim Scholl 918.631.2722 4/23/26, 5:48 PM �OkEq eNews May 26th, 2016 3 of 10 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-May-26th--2016.ht... ., ., ' 918-970-4814 th uIl@sp iritba nk. com NMLS# 1300904 Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a Sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required Contact Dr. Kurt Choate, LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org Annual Pride Interfaith Service May 31, 7:00 p.m. Phillips Theological Seminary 901 N. Mingo Rd., Tulsa, Oklahoma 74116 Passage The group will meet the first Tuesday of every month at 6:00 p.m and is facilitated by Denise Womack. Each year the Interfaith community gathers for our Pride service. We remember those LGBTQ individuals who died between June 1st, 2015 and May 31, 2016. We recognize the faith communities who stand with and care for the spiritual needs of the LGBTQ community. One of the highlights of the evening is when the welcoming and inclusive faith community place their hands on the rainbow flag and bless it as a symbol of Justice and Equality and a standard of safety and protection as it flies over the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center during pride week. Please join us for an inspiriational evening. Connect on Facebook for all the details and updates. 2016 Tulsa Pride Special Hotel Rates June 3-5, 2016 Hyatt Regency Tulsa 100 East 2nd Street, Tulsa, OK 74103 The Hyatt Regency Tulsa is our host hotel for Tulsa Pride 2016! Take advantage of special room rates that include shuttle service to and from the festival. You won't find a better place to sleep off the fun of Tulsa Pride!!! Click here more information and to book your room now. Availability is limited. ,p""·Ade HYATT REGENCY" A peer support group with an exploration of the various changes individuals might experience in life. Some examples are marriages or life commitments and break ups, coming out (with possible loses that are involved), death of a loved one, beloved pet, job loss or career change, to name a few. We call this "Passage" because lifechanging events are a process that deserve to be treated with compassion and awareness. We will explore helpful techniques to use to become more mindful and have healthier communication with self and others. In addition, these sessions will learn practical ways to reduce stress. A WEEKEND OF PRIDE RainGlow Run June 3, 9:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Celebrate Tulsa Pride Weekend by running in the RainGLOW Run on Friday, June 3. The one mile Fun Run for kids and families will start at 8:00 p.m. The 5K at 8:30 p.m. The RainGLOW Run will benefit Tulsa Pride and the Oklahomans for Equality whose mission is to seek equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals, and families through advocacy, education, programs and alliances. The RainGLOW Run is being presented by Tulsa Pride, Mad Chicks Marketing and Design & Speakeasy Market Strategies. Join us Tulsa Pride Weekend for the third annual RainbowGlow Run. For details visit us at http://www.rainbowruntulsa.com/ or contact joann@madchicks.co My So Called Band June 3, 9:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 What better way to kick off Tulsa Pride weekend than an outdoor glow in the dark concert and block party with everyone's favorite 90s cover band My So Called Band?! Rave and party the night away listening to all the hits from the 90s and early 2000s! Glowsticks and glow in the dark body paint will be provided. Cash bar available. Adult tickets are only $15! Student tickets are $10 with valid student ID Children 12 years of age and younger are FREE Non-Binary Support Group Third Wednesday of each month from 7-9 p.m. A new support group for folks who identify with non-binary genders, including but not limited to, genderqueer, genderfluid, agender, bigender, neutrois, genderflux, and more. This group will be a safe space to discuss our identities, receive support, and build a strong non-binary community in Tulsa. For information contact Vic Wiener at vfwiener@gmail.com SOS Group Mondays 7:00 pm This open Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) Recovery and Sobriety Group meets every Monday at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information, visit www.SOSTulsa.org Live Free! Coming Out 4/23/26, 5:48 PM �OkEq eNews May 26th, 2016 4 of 10 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-May-26th--2016.ht... Workshop The AfterGLOW Party will immediately follow the RainGLOW Run 5K. All runners of the RainGLOW Run get FREE admission to the AfterGLOW concert. For more information about the RainGLOW Run, visit www.rainbowruntulsa.com 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of the month 7:00 - 8:00 pm. ComingOut@OkEq.org Facilitated by James Prather All ages can attend; 21+ with a valid photo ID required to drink. Presented by Oklahomans for Equality, RainGLOW Run, and Yelp Tulsa. Click here to purchase tickets. Brought to You Bi the Letter B First Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m. The group is open to all bi, pan, queer, fluid folks and their allies. SAGE Tulsa (Service & Advocacy For Gay Elders) Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan ■ • . Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 okl homans for equality SATURDAY, JUN[ 4TH I NOON-9:00 PM [rESTIVAL ANO BLOCK PARTY) PARAU[ STARTS AT 6:00 PM ......L..aa.aal Yoga by Zach ll[JJ I rntUI ITV f'fllT[D I (!')1 r JTU ('J tlJI l' m, 1~ 4/23/26, 5:48 PM �OkEq eNews May 26th, 2016 5 of 10 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-May-26th--2016.ht... 1ua .11llll [~UALII I lillll[I\ I Ol.l [ 'fin ill, IOLilA, UI\ f 'ff( Take A Class EVERY SUNDAY @4:30 pm MOREcolor Regional Juried Fine Arts Exhibition - Opening June 9, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 $5.00 per Session June 9th; MOREcolor 2016 Opening Reception, 6 to 9pm Free and open to the public Live performance art Catered cuisine Cash bar Fine art purchases available People's Choice Award The show runs June 9th - 12th For more information contact Jose Vega at Jose.vega@okeq.org, or call for information 918-813-8993. Gender Outreach Wednesdays 7:30 pm (First time interview required before attending) Email sharon.queen@okeq.org The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. Thank you for being a part of MOREcolor 2016! Lambda Al-Anon Group Every Friday 7 p.m. Tulsa Pride Weekend 2016 Survivors of Incest Anonymous Every Saturday 12:30 pm SIA strives to empower those who have survived childhood sexual abuse (who are not abusing any child), who want to become survivors and thrivers. For more information, visit siawso.org Ladies Social Club June 10, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Do you fancy yourself a good problem solver? Are you competitive? Do you like to have fun? If the answer to any of those questions is yes, then definitely come out for our LSC scavenger hunt! We will meet in the event center, and split into teams. You'll receive all the instructions and be sent off into the East End and Blue Dome areas of downtown to check off as many of the items as you can. When time's up, everyone will head back to OkEq to find out how everyone did and hang out for the rest of the evening!n. If you haven't attended an LSC event yet, please check us out! All LGBT & ally women are welcome! Our monthly events at OkEq bring an average of 15-20 fantastic women together from all over our beautiful city. We are developing a sense of community and having a blast! Our Facebook group has also become incredibly active. We see almost daily chatter about organizing group activities out and about in Tulsa and the surrounding areas that are completely independent of our 2nd Friday Events. In fact, right now there are plans in the works to go hiking, float the river this summer, attend various sports events, and way more. Connect with us - contact information is below - and we hope to see your smiling face soon! Game Night Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno Connect with us on Facebook by searching for OkEq Ladies Social Club (or click here). Questions? Email Kelley Parker, LSC facilitator, at ladiessocialclubtulsa@gmail.com. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Room Rentals 4/23/26, 5:48 PM �OkEq eNews May 26th, 2016 6 of 10 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-May-26th--2016.ht... Equality Business Alliance Mixer The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has many spaces for your next meeting or event. To check dates, reserve your next event or receive pricing information, contact sharon.queen@okeq.org Stop by for a quick view of the Event Center and pick up a space rental sheet. June 15, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Hosted by Howard Doak with Cityscape Mortgage Fifteenth and Home 1512 East 15th Street, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74120 E UALITY Business Alliance EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and community. At Cityscape Home Mortgage, we focus on providing you with affordable mortgages in Tulsa, OK. Our goal is to turn your dream of home ownership into your new reality, and we pride ourselves on being dedicated to your satisfaction. When you visit our local business, you'll be able to choose from our array of mortgage services, including: Adjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM), FHA Loans, Fixed Rate Mortgage (FRM), Jumbo Mortgage Loans, Refinancing, USDA Rural Development Loans, Veterans Administration Loans, and Native American 184 Loans. With our friendly staff being available all week long to assist you, our goal is to provide you with an intimidation-free loan process by explaining all the steps beforehand. We even review current credit scores with you and discuss any financial concerns you may be struggling with. No matter your financial constraints or price point, we'll do everything in our power to obtain a lower mortgage rate by taking into consideration the local market rates. Leap into home ownership while maintaining financial stability. Take advantage of our free credit analysis for available mortgages in Tulsa by contacting Cityscape Home Mortgage today. Contact Howard Doak at 918-901-9494 or howard@cityscapehome.com Workforce Oklahoma Access Point Open every day Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-bystep instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Friday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 7 pm Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing The Equality Business Alliance networking mixers are terrific venues for you to meet prospective clients. Mixers are open to non-members as well as EBA members. Be sure to bring business cards, business information, brochures, etc. Hosting a networking mixer is a great way to showcase your business. You may host at your establishment or use the Equality Center. If you would like to host a mixer, send an email to jose.vega@okeq.org for more information. SAGE Summer Pool Parties June 28, July 26, August 30, 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 1938 E. 55th Pl., Tulsa, OK 74105 SAGE Tulsa will have their first pool party on Tuesday, June 28th at 10:30 am. Members can meet up at the Equality Center and carpool to the pool party. Lunch at the pool party will be burgers and hot dogs. The pool has a shallow end and also has railing with steps to help people into the pool. If you would like to attend, please email olivia.cotter@okeq.org to RSVP. The mission of SAGE Tulsa is to address issues related to lesbian, gay bisexual and transgender aging. In partnership with its constituents and allies, SAGE Tulsa works to achieve a high quality of life for LGBT older adults, supports and advocates for their rights, fosters a greater understanding of aging in all communities and promotes positive images of LGBT life in later years. SAGE Tulsa meets every Tuesday morning at 10:00 am at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Volunteer of the Month May 2016 Betty Peskey Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. Intimate Partner Violence Survivors Support Group Last Wednesday of each month from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Domestic violence is the use of physical, sexual, threatening or emotional force to frighten, intimidate and control an intimate partner. This support and educational group is for individuals who have survived domestic violence and are ready to explore their personal healing process and find hope. The group will provide emotional support, information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal, and may include specific goals such as creating a safety plan, reducing risk of future violence, increasing positive coping skills and addressing the impact of trauma. A specialized therapist will provide the free services, and confidentiality is paramount. For more information contact Jim Scholl at 918.631.2722 Betty has been a volunteer at OkEq for two years. She has two gay sons and 4/23/26, 5:48 PM �OkEq eNews May 26th, 2016 7 of 10 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-May-26th--2016.ht... a lesbian daughter. She volunteers twice a week because she wants to give back to the community. She works at the front desk greeting visitors and answering the helpline. We thank you for your dedication Betty! If you would like to volunteer contact Jose Vega at jose.vega@okeq.org Equality Center Pride Store These beautiful t-shirts celebrating the 2016 Tulsa Pride are available in our Pride Store for $25.00. Tie-dye is also available for $30.00 Sexual Assault Survivors Support Group Be sure to "Like" the OkEq Pride Store Facebook page to keep up with the new items and new sale items Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library "The L Word" The L Word is an American/Canadian co-production television drama series portraying the lives of a group of lesbian , bisexual , straight and transgender people and their friends, connections, family and lovers in the trendy Greater Los Angeles , California city of West Hollywood . The show originally ran on Showtime from 2004 to 2009. The show has received a lot of praise for its brilliant storylines and its portrayal of the lesbian community. SEASON TWO the L word· The L Word is created and executive produced by Ilene Chaiken (Barb Wire, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air), who also serves as a writer on the show. Other executive producers include Steve Golin (Being John Malkovich, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind) and Larry Kennar (Barbershop). Last Wednesday of each month from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Sexual assault is any forced or coerced sexual activity, such as unwanted touching or forced penetration committed against a person's will or without consent. This support group will meet together to discuss their experiences, share ideas, and provide emotional support for one another. Additionally, highly trained providers will offer information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal. Specific goals for sessions may include crises stabilization, safety planning, increasing selfregulatory skills, addressing trauma through cognitive processing, reconnecting to support systems, family and the community, and preventing re-victimization. All services are free of charge, and confidentiality is paramount. For more information contact Jim Scholl at 918.631.2722. MISSION: Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Find this selection and more by visiting the Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library . You are invited to participate in a research study of health care related experiences shared by transgender and gender nonconforming individuals in rural or remote areas. As a participant, you will be invited to share your perspectives and experience in a 1 hour interview. Upon completing the interview, you will have the opportunity to be entered in a drawing for a $20 gift certificate from Amazon.com by submitting your email address. Your email address will not be connected to your responses and will only be used to send you the link for the Amazon.com electronic gift card code if your email is randomly selected in the drawing. For more information, or to participate, please contact Douglas Knutson by calling 405-459-0241 or by writing to douglas.knutson@okstate.edu. Toby Jenkins Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org :·i·.·:•.·. •.. ,.:··.1:1 .· Calling all rural transgender and gender nonconforming individuals to participate in a research study • _I l' . I I ,...' . .. . \ . ' ·, +-· · . ..~ ' - Olivia Cotter Office Manager Olivia.Cotter@OkEq.org • 4/23/26, 5:48 PM �OkEq eNews May 26th, 2016 8 of 10 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-May-26th--2016.ht... re IITVlu=ULO-pclTIIClpcl e-1n .-e ectrcn SllUJTOrTTt:cnur CctT related experiences shared by transgender and gender nonconforming individuals in rural and remote areas. As a participant, you will be invited to share your perspectives and experiences in a 1 hour interview. Sharon Queen Facilities Coordinator Sharon.Queen@OkEq.org Enter a drawing for a $20 Amazon Gift Card For more information or to participate contact Douglas Knutson at: Jose Vega Program Coordinator Jose.Vega@OkEq.org douglas.knutson@okstate.edu Alex Wade Special Projects Alex.Wade@OkEq.org LIVING~ ARTS Don't mis, these other events or 1he Living Arts Homeless Project Tulsa Area Fair Housing Partnership OPENING FIRST FRIDAY, MAY 6, 2016. 6-9PM 5th annual film screening at Living Arts 1·&!sJoog Sheller @Kl nes Iha s1ato ot home n in Tulsa Md •s made up ot wori( by artJsts v.ho are eut,,er pre58fl vor formallyw•lhout a home orby artists who are lfll nted in givmg WMCe lo those- IndIviduals. It explores the vanouo aspects ol homele""""'• not 5lfT1Ply one v""' 111 the h e p ol changing sloroolypos Living Arts Ar11a~c Oiroctor $ 10 LiggoU curalod this o•hllil w,lh muc:11 holp from Emorging Curator. AcoslO Also oponing ., I be UnHomed on t K t l b l cu,ated by Marianna P e g n o, which leaturos rtworl<S by Rogors Slat Unlw>rs.-,Y SIUl'.IOOIS from 111 11 An IOI Soalll Chango cumcutim 1au9hI by Anh•lhuy Nguyen and Oovod Blak ly Anh-Thuy Nguyen's lnsta lahon Food ol Ml:MORY will be W1 lront corner space lmbedded pertOfmancH of horn .&55 stonH ant, ad For Your &.m;nation by David Bl ely •nd Anna Hudson w,11 also be ta g plaoe during the oPUning Tulsa Pubic Schools Ex!> I Whal is Homo? curatod by JuHanno Clar1< will be on display al the Guthrie Green on Firsl Fr,oay In May. Join us: Thurs, May 26, 2016 (6:30 - 8:30 p.m) Living ArtSpace {307 E MB Brady St) An open dl 1cus1lon wtth a pan I of protes1lonal1 In this field as well as an Invitation to all to d11cus1 to r hou.sing In Tulsa, Films: •Hum•n by Rethink Homeleuneas Orlando • Kyle•• Story by Rethink Homele!llneH tor our Veterans •Unspolled by Moke Them Vl1lble F011nd0Uon 2-Purr n9 on Iha Glrrz I ,t,ton Talont howcase. May 6. 6 30pm • • tst MothodlsI Ci.irdl coo,o,nated by the Mental Mea, h Assoctat,on Oklahoma 3•Fragmented Live• - a cabatat dealing with Mental Health and ~lomelo nosa t l.Mng M$paoe. Salcwday M y 14, Sprn cu led by Oeboruh Hunicr •Four Myths .aboul Hom•l•Hnou by Rolhlnk Homel<acsnocs Vlog •Sholtor by All Amab •Zero : 2011 by Ending Homelas:sne&a. Providing Homes ~or mo,e lnlo, cont:ac.t: C. Lyn Larson, U.S. HUO, 911.292.8915 •-Tulsa AnCar We end f1ecepl10n -May t 9, 7·00pm at N,gh Undor tho bndge at Mayl)OII and Btady)-202 N Maybelo ght Tulsa ~- 7SrtJrieJ/1 Dootwa)'!: el.lo<qe a llle-•peclfic perlormance - SalLWday Juoo 4 7.00pm al !he K ir w onou.., 12 Cheyenne. CooidinaIed by S1e Uggon 307 f 1116 8AAOY ST I TUI.SA 04< I 9l 8.!>8S .1 Z3~ I LIVI GARTS.ORG Wine and Cheese Performance, A Time to Sing, Bridging Diversity and Building Unity With Song June 18, 7:30 p.m. Fellowship Congregational Church 2900 S Harvard Ave, Tulsa, OK 74114 4/23/26, 5:48 PM �OkEq eNews May 26th, 2016 9 of 10 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-May-26th--2016.ht... Come join COMC for our complete Summer Concert while enjoying delicious wine and horderves. Tickets are available for $40.00 each or a table for $240.00 and can be purchased through our website. Purchase tickets here Microsoft Business Breakfast for the LGBTQ Business Community June 24, 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Microsoft at Woodland Hills Mall 7021 S. Memorial Dr., Tulsa, OK 74133 In honor of LGBT Pride Month, join Microsoft for a free event for the LGBTQ business community and other small business owners at the Microsoft Store. You will enjoy: * A keynote speaker who will discuss being an LGBTQ business owner. * An opportunity to network with other local LGBTQ and other small business owners in the area. * Insider knowledge about all of the free resources available for businesses in the Microsoft. * The opportunity to enter and win a raffle prize. 11 Microsoft Space is limited. Sign up today at microsoftstore.com/woodlandhillsmall. A Time to Sing, Bridging Diversity and Building Unity With Song June 25 & 26, 8:00 p.m. Trinity Episcopal Church 501 S. Cincinnati Ave., Tulsa, OK 74103 The Spring Concert contains music that is both powerful and moving. Songs that speak of the path we each walk, the struggles we have faced and the promise of the future. There is A Time to Laugh, A Time to Dance and there is.......A TIME TO SING! Council Oak Men's Chorale is celebrating our 18th year and we are preparing to travel to Denver for GALA Festival 2016, the quadrennial convention of LGBT ensembles and choruses. The music performed at GALA will include songs selected from this concert. Tickets are available for $20.00 each and can be purchased through this website. Please look for Council Oak Men's Chorale on Facebook. 4/23/26, 5:48 PM �OkEq eNews May 26th, 2016 10 of 10 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-May-26th--2016.ht... Camp Anytown July 31 - August 6 For more information click here Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Hours: Mon - Sat Noon-9 p.m. | Sun Noon-6 p.m. Oklahomans for Equality | 621 E. 4th Street | Tulsa, OK 74120 | 918.743.4297 www.okeq.org ~---- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - - - - - - - - - - JI 4/23/26, 5:48 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/42e7bb133f3bff9669e052c8a16878c8.pdf cfd9134c432ebef2f43ac12085836585 PDF Text Text OkEq eNews June 3rd, 2016 1 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-June-3rd--2016.html... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq eNews June 3rd, 2016 okl.ihom.ins for equality In This Issue news 2016 Tulsa Pride RainGlow Run My So Called Band. Pride Parking Pride Parade Pride Picnic in the Park Hyatt Regency MOREcolor Ladies Social Club EBA Mixer Dr. Tony Campolo SAGE Summer Pool Parties OkEq Board Elections April Volunteer of the Month Pride Store Rainbow Library OkEq Board Meeting 7 p.m. Thursday, June 16th Dennis R. Neill Equality Center All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. OkEq Art Exhibit The May exhibit at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center features the works of JCE Parker Gamily okl homans for equallty SATURDAY, JUN[ 4TH I NOON- 9:00 PM (r[STIVAL ANO BlOCK PARTY) - - - ~ADAnrtTADTtATR.nnPU - - - - Gamily (Gay-Family) is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBT parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Gamily contact olivia.cotter@okeq.org Lawyer in the Library June 8, from 4/23/26, 5:49 PM �OkEq eNews June 3rd, 2016 2 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-June-3rd--2016.html... I KI\HUL u IKI\ I u HI u;uu I IJI 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 pm.m. O[NNIS R. NElll EQUAlllY CENTER I 621 E4TH ST, TUlSA OK 74120 July 13, August 10, and September 12 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Lawyer in the Library is an opportunity to meet with a lawyer about topics such as family law (divorce, paternity, custody, child support), landlord/tenant , estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment necessary.. RainGlow Run Friday June 3, 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Celebrate Tulsa Pride Weekend by running in the RainGLOW Run on Friday, June 3. The one mile Fun Run for kids and families will start at 8:00 p.m. The 5K at 8:30 p.m. Keep Coming Back Meditation Group The RainGLOW Run will benefit Tulsa Pride and the Oklahomans for Equality whose mission is to seek equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals, and families through advocacy, education, programs and alliances. Every Monday from 6:30 to 7:30 The RainGLOW Run is being presented by Tulsa Pride, Mad Chicks Marketing and Design & Speakeasy Market Strategies. Join us Tulsa Pride Weekend for the third annual RainbowGlow Run. For details visit us at http://www.rainbowruntulsa.com/ or contact joann@madchicks.co My So Called Band Friday June 3, 9:30 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 This Narcotics Anonymous meditation meeting has a group meditation followed by reading NA literature and sharing. Everyone is welcome regardless of age race sexual identity or religion, the only requirement for membership is the desire to stop using drugs. There are no dues or fees. We are not affiliated with any outside organization and are self-supporting through our own contributions. Whether you have a dollar for the basket or not please join us and keep coming back. What better way to kick off Tulsa Pride weekend than an outdoor glow in the dark concert and block party with everyone's favorite 90s cover band My So Called Band?! Rave and party the night away listening to all the hits from the 90s and early 2000s! Glowsticks and glow in the dark body paint will be provided. Cash bar available. Adult tickets are only $15! Student tickets are $10 with valid student ID Children 12 years of age and younger are FREE The AfterGLOW Party will immediately follow the RainGLOW Run 5K. All runners of the RainGLOW Run get FREE admission to the AfterGLOW concert. For more information about the RainGLOW Run, visit www.rainbowruntulsa.com For more information contact, Deborah Spradlin at deborahspradlin2013@gmail.com All ages can attend; 21+ with a valid photo ID required to drink. Presented by Oklahomans for Equality, RainGLOW Run, and Yelp Tulsa. Click here to purchase tickets. Healthcare Navigator Tulsa Pride Parking Due to the tremendous growth in downtown Tulsa in the past year there will be no free parking available. OkEq does not control parking lots or fees. They are private contracted parking companies. Be prepared to pay to park. Tulsa Pride makes every effort to ensure that our LGBT older adults and those with disabilities can enjoy Tulsa Pride. Festival-goers who utilize a Handicapped Parking Permit or have special parking needs will have a designated parking lot at the festival with easy access to the festival and the Dennis R Neill Equality Center. Approach the east festival gate at Fourth Street and Lansing Ave., the security at the gate will direct you to the specified parking area. Tulsa Pride is also offering an air-conditioned Tulsa Pride Parade viewing area inside the Dennis R Neill Equality Center's Charles Faudree Board Room for LGBT older adults, veterans and those with disabilities. This room overlooks the front of the Center from the second floor. There is easy access to this room utilizing the elevator. Refreshments will be provided. r-;:;:;::-i ~ Do you need assistance with open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare? Meet with Mary Jones, Planned Parenthood's Healthcare Navigator. She will be more than happy to help anyone and everyone who is interested in enrolling with the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare. Contact Mary Jones at 918-587-7421 or mary.jones@ppheartland.org Counseling Services Weekdays By appointment Adult individual, Substance Abuse & PTSD counseling is available at no cost. Appointments are required. Contact Jim Scholl 918.631.2722 4/23/26, 5:49 PM �OkEq eNews June 3rd, 2016 3 of 11 I f'ublic P~f'kln1 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-June-3rd--2016.html... Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a Sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required Contact Dr. Kurt Choate, LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org I [ Tulsa Pride Parade Saturday, June 3, 6:00 p.m. This year's parade begins at 6:00 p.m. at the intersection of 13th St. and Boston Ave. It will head north to 4th St. and turn east. The Parade will end at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center at 4th St. and Kenosha Ave. 1W MARTIN LUTHEI E 151 Passage The group will meet the first Tuesday of every month at 6:00 p.m and is facilitated by Denise Womack. A peer support group with an exploration of the various changes individuals might experience in life. Some examples are marriages or life commitments and break ups, coming out (with possible loses that are involved), death of a loved one, beloved pet, job loss or career change, to name a few. We call this "Passage" because lifechanging events are a process that deserve to be treated with compassion and awareness. We will explore helpful techniques to use to become more mindful and have healthier communication with self and others. In addition, these sessions will learn practical ways to reduce stress. Non-Binary Support Group '"',,,.~~o iz 0 t;; ~ "' ISl'ERSAt LOOP ~W 13TH ST w .!.,,,., i :, ~ .., 1 W14THST~ w 0 .,,~W14THPL "' w §~ ...a:_, 0 ::i t;; Third Wednesday of each month from 7-9 p.m. A new support group for folks who identify with non-binary genders, including but not limited to, genderqueer, genderfluid, agender, bigender, neutrois, genderflux, and more. This group will be a safe space to discuss our identities, receive support, and build a strong non-binary community in Tulsa. For information contact Vic Wiener at vfwiener@gmail.com Tulsa Pride Picnic in the Park Sunday, June 5, 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Centennial Park 1028 E. 6th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Bring your family and friends, your own food and a blanket or chairs and join us for a family-friendly Picnic in the Park! SOS Group Mondays 7:00 pm This open Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) Recovery and Sobriety Group meets every Monday at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information, visit www.SOSTulsa.org Live Free! Coming Out 4/23/26, 5:49 PM �OkEq eNews June 3rd, 2016 4 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-June-3rd--2016.html... Workshop 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of the month 7:00 - 8:00 pm. ComingOut@OkEq.org Facilitated by James Prather Brought to You Bi the Letter B First Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m. 2016 Tulsa Pride Special Hotel Rates June 3-5, 2016 Hyatt Regency Tulsa 100 East 2nd Street, Tulsa, OK 74103 The group is open to all bi, pan, queer, fluid folks and their allies. The Hyatt Regency Tulsa is our host hotel for Tulsa Pride 2016! Take advantage of special room rates that include shuttle service to and from the festival. You won't find a better place to sleep off the fun of Tulsa Pride!!! Click here more information and to book your room now. Availability is limited. HYATT P"lde REGENCY" A WEEKEND OF PRIDE MOREcolor Regional Juried Fine Arts Exhibition - Opening Night Thursday June 9, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 SAGE Tulsa (Service & Advocacy For Gay Elders) June 9th; MOREcolor 2016 Opening Reception, 6 to 9pm Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan Free and open to the public Live performance art Catered cuisine Cash bar Fine art purchases available People's Choice Award ■ The show runs June 9th - 12th For more information contact Jose Vega at Jose.vega@okeq.org, or call for information 918-813-8993. Thank you for being a part of MOREcolor 2016! Ladies Social Club Friday June 10, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 It's that time of the month! Take a few days to recover from Pride and then join us on Fri, June 10 at 6pm for a scavenger hunt in downtown Tulsa! We'll meet in the event center, divide into teams, and head out into the surrounding area for riotous shenanigans. When we all get back, we'll compare everyone's booty - As in treasure, of course - and have snacks and drinks (BYOB if you want alcohol). This promises to go down in the LSC history books so you don't want to miss this! You will want a little more information, we promise, so join our Group on Facebook: OkEq Ladies Social Club. Don't have Facebook? You can also email Kelley, the LSC Facilitator, at ladiessocialclubtulsa@gmail.com and she will fill you in. Hope to see you there! It's going to be *somuchfun*! Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 Yoga by Zach If you haven't attended an LSC event yet, please check us out! All LGBT & 4/23/26, 5:49 PM �OkEq eNews June 3rd, 2016 5 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-June-3rd--2016.html... ally women are welcome! Our monthly events at OkEq bring an average of 15-20 fantastic women together from all over our beautiful city. We are developing a sense of community and having a blast! Our Facebook group has also become incredibly active. We see almost daily chatter about organizing group activities out and about in Tulsa and the surrounding areas that are completely independent of our 2nd Friday Events. In fact, right now there are plans in the works to go hiking, float the river this summer, attend various sports events, and way more. Connect with us - contact information is below - and we hope to see your smiling face soon! coming January , to the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Take A Class EVERY SUNDAY @4:30 pm Connect with us on Facebook by searching for OkEq Ladies Social Club (or click here). Questions? Email Kelley Parker, LSC facilitator, at ladiessocialclubtulsa@gmail.com. Equality Business Alliance Mixer $5.00 per Session Gender Outreach Wednesday June 15, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Hosted by Howard Doak with Cityscape Mortgage Fifteenth and Home 1512 East 15th Street, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74120 Wednesdays 7:30 pm (First time interview required before attending) Email sharon.queen@okeq.org The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. E ALITY usiness Alliance Lambda Al-Anon Group Every Friday 7 p.m. Survivors of Incest Anonymous Every Saturday 12:30 pm At Cityscape Home Mortgage, we focus on providing you with affordable mortgages in Tulsa, OK. Our goal is to turn your dream of home ownership into your new reality, and we pride ourselves on being dedicated to your satisfaction. When you visit our local business, you'll be able to choose from our array of mortgage services, including: Adjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM), FHA Loans, Fixed Rate Mortgage (FRM), Jumbo Mortgage Loans, Refinancing, USDA Rural Development Loans, Veterans Administration Loans, and Native American 184 Loans. With our friendly staff being available all week long to assist you, our goal is to provide you with an intimidation-free loan process by explaining all the steps beforehand. We even review current credit scores with you and discuss any financial concerns you may be struggling with. No matter your financial constraints or price point, we'll do everything in our power to obtain a lower mortgage rate by taking into consideration the local market rates. SIA strives to empower those who have survived childhood sexual abuse (who are not abusing any child), who want to become survivors and thrivers. For more information, visit siawso.org Leap into home ownership while maintaining financial stability. Take advantage of our free credit analysis for available mortgages in Tulsa by contacting Cityscape Home Mortgage today. Contact Howard Doak at 918-622-0900 or howard@cityscapehome.com ------ Game Night The Equality Business Alliance networking mixers are terrific venues for you to meet prospective clients. Mixers are open to non-members as well as EBA members. Be sure to bring business cards, business information, brochures, etc. Hosting a networking mixer is a great way to showcase your business. You may host at your establishment or use the Equality Center. If you would like to host a mixer, send an email to jose.vega@okeq.org for more information. • ·:east side ----CHRISTIAN C U~CH Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Room Rentals 4/23/26, 5:49 PM �OkEq eNews June 3rd, 2016 6 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-June-3rd--2016.html... Welcomes Dr. Tony Campolo SIEDLETTER CHRISTIANS.± ❖~ The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has many spaces for your next meeting or event. To check dates, reserve your next event or receive pricing information, contact sharon.queen@okeq.org Stop by for a quick view of the Event Center and pick up a space rental sheet. EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and community. A professor emeritus of sociology at Eastern University, Founder and president of t e Evangelical Associatio for the Promotion of E ucat1on. Written more than 35 books. e is one of he founders of the Red _ette Christian movemen Recently has come o t in support of gay marriage Workforce Oklahoma Access Point All Events are open to the public. More info at www.escc.org Sun. June 19 Sun. June 19 Sat. June 18 Fri. June 17 7pm 10:45am 2pm 7pm Oklahomans Sermon Dessert Social East Side for Equality East Side East Side Open every day Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-bystep instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. HIV Testing Schedule East Side Christian Church 1438 South Indianapolis Tulsa, OK 74112 918 744.1377 Oklahomans for Equality 621 East 4th Street Tulsa, OK 74120 918 743.4297 Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Friday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 7 pm Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. SAGE Summer Pool Parties Tuesdays this Summer June 28, July 26, August 30, 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 1938 E. 55th Pl., Tulsa, OK 74105 SAGE Tulsa will have their first pool party on Tuesday, June 28th at 10:30 am. Members can meet up at the Equality Center and carpool to the pool party. Lunch at the pool party will be burgers and hot dogs. The pool has a shallow end and also has railing with steps to help people into the pool. If you would like to attend, please email olivia.cotter@okeq.org to RSVP. The mission of SAGE Tulsa is to address issues related to lesbian, gay bisexual and transgender aging. In partnership with its constituents and allies, SAGE Tulsa works to achieve a high quality of life for LGBT older adults, supports and advocates for their rights, fosters a greater understanding of aging in all communities and promotes positive images of LGBT life in later years. SAGE Tulsa meets every Tuesday morning at 10:00 am at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. 2016 OkEq Board Elections The annual meeting of Oklahomans for Equality shall be held at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center on September 3rd, 2016 beginning at 7:00 pm. Presently, nine Board of Director spaces are up for election. Nominations to the Board of Directors are made in one of two ways: Intimate Partner Violence Survivors Support Group Last Wednesday of each month from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Domestic violence is the use of physical, sexual, threatening or emotional force to frighten, intimidate and control an intimate partner. This support and educational group is for individuals who have survived domestic violence and are ready to explore their personal healing process and find hope. The group will provide emotional support, information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal, and may include specific goals such as creating a safety plan, reducing risk of future violence, increasing positive coping skills and addressing the impact of trauma. A specialized therapist will provide the free services, and confidentiality is paramount. For more information contact Jim Scholl at 918.631.2722 1. Recommended by the Board Development and Governance Committee (Applications due to 4/23/26, 5:49 PM �OkEq eNews June 3rd, 2016 7 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-June-3rd--2016.html... OkEq by June 24th) OR 2. By petition of at least 15 current OkEq members (Due to the OkEq Secretary by August 12th) At this time the Board Development and Governance Committee (BDG) is accepting applications for possible BDG nominations of those members interested in serving the OkEq community as a Director. Nine directors will be elected. All applicants will be reviewed by the Board Development and Governance Committee. Please contact olivia.cotter@okeq.org for an application. Requirements and Expectations of a Director: 1. Be a current OkEq Member and membership fees current 2. Attend Board Meetings on the third Thursday of each month 3. Contribute talent, time, energy toward supporting the mission of OkEq 4. Work additional assignments as required (Assignments are usually made pursuant to the particular knowledge, skills and abilities of a Director) 5. Serve a two year term oklahomans for equality Volunteer of the Month June 2016 Teresa Reno Teresa says "It's important to help out in some way to try and make the world the better place - obviously, but I didn't know where. At several events around town I ran into Toby and talked about volunteering. Many of my friends are members of the LGBT community and equal rights for everyone is one thing that is really important to me, so it was a perfect fit. Also, being raised in a very conservative family and not really sharing their philosophies on many things, it almost feels like making up for the negativity of some of both my own family and others in the community. I'm just an old mother hen - not ashamed of it, but can't help it! Whenever I hear about people being hurtful to others I just want to take everyone in my arms and make it better. Stupid, I know, but it's just how I feel! And since starting there it's made a big difference in my life - especially my Sat. night buddies! Love them all to pieces!" We thank you for your dedication Teresa! If you would like to volunteer contact Jose Vega at jose.vega@okeq.org Equality Center Pride Store These beautiful t-shirts celebrating the 2016 Tulsa Pride are available in our Pride Store for $25.00. Tie-dye is also available for $30.00 Sexual Assault Survivors Support Group Last Wednesday of each month from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Sexual assault is any forced or coerced sexual activity, such as unwanted touching or forced penetration committed against a person's will or without consent. This support group will meet together to discuss their experiences, share ideas, and provide emotional support for one another. Additionally, highly trained providers will offer information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal. Specific goals for sessions may include crises stabilization, safety planning, increasing selfregulatory skills, addressing trauma through cognitive processing, reconnecting to support systems, family and the community, and preventing re-victimization. All services are free of charge, and confidentiality is paramount. For more information contact Jim Scholl at 918.631.2722. MISSION: Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Be sure to "Like" the OkEq Pride Store Facebook page to keep up with the new items and new sale items Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library "Gay Warrior: Transforming Betrayal into Wisdom" By F. Jim Fickey Ph.D. & Gary S. Grimm MA Toby Jenkins Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org :·i·.·:•.·. •.. ,.:··.1:1 .· What makes a gay boy a gay man? This important book provides us with a map and valuable raodside assistance as we seek to make our journeys into male maturity. It helps us better identify and articu.late the dead end detours many of us are taking, and challenges us to take responsibility for who and what we are. - Brian McNaught, author of Now That I'm Out, What Do I Do? Gay Warrior is a cogent sythesis of many decades of work and expirience, a hugely compassionate work, and a practical one, too. More than a dozen times, while reading it, I thought "Damn, I wish someone had told me that or introduced that concept when I was 20 (or 30 or 40)!" it is a valuable primer for clinicians and a mustread for anyone who loves a gay man. - Rodger McFarlane, author of The Complete Bedside Companion: No-Nonsense Advice for the Seriously Ill ,...' . .. . . ' . ..~ \ ·, +·· · ' - Olivia Cotter Office Manager Olivia.Cotter@OkEq.org 4/23/26, 5:49 PM �OkEq eNews June 3rd, 2016 8 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-June-3rd--2016.html... Find this selection and more by visiting the Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library . You are invited to participate in a research study of health care related experiences shared by transgender and gender nonconforming individuals in rural or remote areas. As a participant, you will be invited to share your perspectives and experience in a 1 hour interview. Upon completing the interview, you will have the opportunity to be entered in a drawing for a $20 gift certificate from Amazon.com by submitting your email address. Your email address will not be connected to your responses and will only be used to send you the link for the Amazon.com electronic gift card code if your email is randomly selected in the drawing. Sharon Queen Facilities Coordinator Sharon.Queen@OkEq.org For more information, or to participate, please contact Douglas Knutson by calling 405-459-0241 or by writing to douglas.knutson@okstate.edu. Calling all rural transgender and gender nonconforming individuals to participate in a research study You are invited to participate in a research study of health care related experiences shared by transgender and gender nonconforming individuals in rural and remote areas. Jose Vega Program Coordinator Jose.Vega@OkEq.org Alex Wade Special Projects Alex.Wade@OkEq.org As a participant, you will be invited to share your perspectives and experiences in a 1 hour interview. Enter a drawing for a $20 Amazon Gift Card For more information or to participate contact Douglas Knutson at: douglas.knutson@okstate.edu Wine and Cheese Performance, A Time to Sing, Bridging Diversity and Building Unity With Song Saturday June 18, 7:30 p.m. Fellowship Congregational Church 2900 S Harvard Ave, Tulsa, OK 74114 Come join COMC for our complete Summer Concert while enjoying delicious wine and horderves. Tickets are available for $40.00 each or a table for $240.00 and can be purchased through our website. Purchase tickets here Microsoft Business Breakfast for the LGBTQ Business Community Thursday June 23rd, 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. 4/23/26, 5:49 PM �OkEq eNews June 3rd, 2016 9 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-June-3rd--2016.html... Microsoft at Woodland Hills Mall 7021 S. Memorial Dr., Tulsa, OK 74133 In honor of LGBT Pride Month, join Microsoft for a free event for the LGBTQ business community and other small business owners at the Microsoft Store. You will enjoy: * A keynote speaker who will discuss being an LGBTQ business owner. * An opportunity to network with other local LGBTQ and other small business owners in the area. * Insider knowledge about all of the free resources available for businesses in the Microsoft. * The opportunity to enter and win a raffle prize. 11 Microsoft Space is limited. Sign up today at microsoftstore.com/woodlandhillsmall. A Time to Sing, Bridging Diversity and Building Unity With Song Fiday June 24 & Saturday June 25, 8:00 p.m. Trinity Episcopal Church 501 S. Cincinnati Ave., Tulsa, OK 74103 The Spring Concert contains music that is both powerful and moving. Songs that speak of the path we each walk, the struggles we have faced and the promise of the future. There is A Time to Laugh, A Time to Dance and there is.......A TIME TO SING! Council Oak Men's Chorale is celebrating our 18th year and we are preparing to travel to Denver for GALA Festival 2016, the quadrennial convention of LGBT ensembles and choruses. The music performed at GALA will include songs selected from this concert. Tickets are available for $20.00 each and can be purchased through this website. Please look for Council Oak Men's Chorale on Facebook. 4/23/26, 5:49 PM �OkEq eNews June 3rd, 2016 10 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-June-3rd--2016.html... Camp Anytown July 31 - August 6 4/23/26, 5:49 PM �OkEq eNews June 3rd, 2016 11 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-June-3rd--2016.html... For more information click here r-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------, Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Hours: Mon - Sat Noon-9 p.m. | Sun Noon-6 p.m. Oklahomans for Equality | 621 E. 4th Street | Tulsa, OK 74120 | 918.743.4297 www.okeq.org I I 4/23/26, 5:49 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/0a1d813aafd442d7aff4ad468545872e.pdf 85edf9c589601b14790d6e1d016879d3 PDF Text Text OkEq eNews June 8th, 2016 1 of 8 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-June-8th--2016.html... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq eNews June 8th, 2016 e news okl.ihom.ins for equality Dawn Sitler is Sponsoring June 10, 2016 In This Issue MOREcolor April Volunteer of the Month OkEq Board Elections Ladies Social Club EBA Mixer Dr. Tony Campolo Dawn Sitler is sponsoring June 10th in honor of Dustin Lance Black's birthday. Academy Award Winner Dustin Lance Black is a screenwriter, filmmaker and social activist, best known for writing the screenplay of Harvey Milk's biopic MILK and for aiding in overturning California's discriminatory Proposition 8 SAGE Summer Pool Parties Brought to You Bi the Letter B Brunch Pride Store Rainbow Library Thank you Dawn! MOREcolor Regional Juried Fine Arts Exhibition - Opening Night Thursday June 9, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 OkEq Board Meeting 7 p.m. Thursday, June 16th Dennis R. Neill Equality Center All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. June 9th; MOREcolor 2016 Opening Reception, 6 to 9pm Free and open to the public Live performance art Catered cuisine Cash bar Fine art purchases available People's Choice Award OkEq Art Exhibit The 2016 MOREcolor exhibit will be at at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center June 9th-12th - featuring the works of over 60 artists The show runs June 9th - 12th For more information contact Jose Vega at Jose.vega@okeq.org, or call for information 918-813-8993. Thank you for being a part of MOREcolor 2016! Volunteer of the Month June 2016 Gamily Teresa Reno Teresa says "It's important to help out in some way to try and make the world the better place - obviously, but I didn't know where. At several events around town I ran into Toby and talked about volunteering. Many of my friends are members of the LGBT community and equal rights for everyone is one thing that is really important to me, so it was a perfect fit. Also, being raised in a very conservative family and not really sharing their philosophies on many things, it almost feels like making up for the negativity of some of both my own family and others in the community. I'm just an old mother hen - not ashamed of it, but can't help it! Whenever I hear about people being hurtful to others I just want to take everyone in my arms and make it better. Stupid, I know, but it's just how I feel! And since starting there it's made a big difference in my life - especially my Sat. night buddies! Love them all to pieces!" We thank you for your dedication Teresa! If you would like to volunteer contact Jose Vega at jose.vega@okeq.org Gamily (Gay-Family) is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBT parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Gamily contact olivia.cotter@okeq.org Lawyer in the Library June 8, from 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 pm.m. July 13, August 10, and September 12 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. 4/23/26, 5:50 PM �OkEq eNews June 8th, 2016 2 of 8 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-June-8th--2016.html... 2016 OkEq Board Elections The annual meeting of Oklahomans for Equality shall be held at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center on September 3rd, 2016 beginning at 7:00 pm. Presently, nine Board of Director spaces are up for election. Lawyer in the Library is an opportunity to meet with a lawyer about topics such as family law (divorce, paternity, custody, child support), landlord/tenant , estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment necessary.. Nominations to the Board of Directors are made in one of two ways: 1. Recommended by the Board Development and Governance Committee (Applications due to OkEq by June 24th) OR Keep Coming Back Meditation Group 2. By petition of at least 15 current OkEq members (Due to the OkEq Secretary by August 12th) Every Monday from 6:30 to 7:30 At this time the Board Development and Governance Committee (BDG) is accepting applications for possible BDG nominations of those members interested in serving the OkEq community as a Director. Nine directors will be elected. All applicants will be reviewed by the Board Development and Governance Committee. Please contact olivia.cotter@okeq.org for an application. Requirements and Expectations of a Director: 1. Be a current OkEq Member and membership fees current 2. Attend Board Meetings on the third Thursday of each month 3. Contribute talent, time, energy toward supporting the mission of OkEq 4. Work additional assignments as required (Assignments are usually made pursuant to the particular knowledge, skills and abilities of a Director) 5. Serve a two year term oklahomans for equality Ladies Social Club Friday June 10, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 It's that time of the month! Take a few days to recover from Pride and then join us on Fri, June 10 at 6pm for a scavenger hunt in downtown Tulsa! We'll meet in the event center, divide into teams, and head out into the surrounding area for riotous shenanigans. When we all get back, we'll compare everyone's booty - As in treasure, of course - and have snacks and drinks (BYOB if you want alcohol). This promises to go down in the LSC history books so you don't want to miss this! You will want a little more information, we promise, so join our Group on Facebook: OkEq Ladies Social Club. Don't have Facebook? You can also email Kelley, the LSC Facilitator, at ladiessocialclubtulsa@gmail.com and she will fill you in. Hope to see you there! It's going to be *somuchfun*! If you haven't attended an LSC event yet, please check us out! All LGBT & ally women are welcome! Our monthly events at OkEq bring an average of 15-20 fantastic women together from all over our beautiful city. We are developing a sense of community and having a blast! Our Facebook group has also become incredibly active. We see almost daily chatter about organizing group activities out and about in Tulsa and the surrounding areas that are completely independent of our 2nd Friday Events. In fact, right now there are plans in the works to go hiking, float the river this summer, attend various sports events, and way more. Connect with us - contact information is below - and we hope to see your smiling face soon! Connect with us on Facebook by searching for OkEq Ladies Social Club (or click here). Questions? Email Kelley Parker, LSC facilitator, at ladiessocialclubtulsa@gmail.com. This Narcotics Anonymous meditation meeting has a group meditation followed by reading NA literature and sharing. Everyone is welcome regardless of age race sexual identity or religion, the only requirement for membership is the desire to stop using drugs. There are no dues or fees. We are not affiliated with any outside organization and are self-supporting through our own contributions. Whether you have a dollar for the basket or not please join us and keep coming back. For more information contact, Deborah Spradlin at deborahspradlin2013@gmail.com Healthcare Navigator Do you need assistance with open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare? Meet with Mary Jones, Planned Parenthood's Healthcare Navigator. She will be more than happy to help anyone and everyone who is interested in enrolling with the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare. Contact Mary Jones at 918-587-7421 or mary.jones@ppheartland.org - - -- - - - Counseling Services Weekdays By appointment Adult individual, Substance Abuse & PTSD counseling is available at no cost. Appointments are required. Contact Jim Scholl 918.631.2722 4/23/26, 5:50 PM �OkEq eNews June 8th, 2016 3 of 8 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-June-8th--2016.html... Equality Business Alliance Mixer Wednesday June 15, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Hosted by Howard Doak with Cityscape Mortgage Fifteenth and Home 1512 East 15th Street, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74120 E Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a Sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required Contact Dr. Kurt Choate, LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org ALITY Business Alliance Passage The group will meet the first Tuesday of every month at 6:00 p.m and is facilitated by Denise Womack. At Cityscape Home Mortgage, we focus on providing you with affordable mortgages in Tulsa, OK. Our goal is to turn your dream of home ownership into your new reality, and we pride ourselves on being dedicated to your satisfaction. When you visit our local business, you'll be able to choose from our array of mortgage services, including: Adjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM), FHA Loans, Fixed Rate Mortgage (FRM), Jumbo Mortgage Loans, Refinancing, USDA Rural Development Loans, Veterans Administration Loans, and Native American 184 Loans. With our friendly staff being available all week long to assist you, our goal is to provide you with an intimidation-free loan process by explaining all the steps beforehand. We even review current credit scores with you and discuss any financial concerns you may be struggling with. No matter your financial constraints or price point, we'll do everything in our power to obtain a lower mortgage rate by taking into consideration the local market rates. Leap into home ownership while maintaining financial stability. Take advantage of our free credit analysis for available mortgages in Tulsa by contacting Cityscape Home Mortgage today. Contact Howard Doak at 918-622-0900 or howard@cityscapehome.com - - - The Equality Business Alliance networking mixers are terrific venues for you to meet prospective clients. Mixers are open to non-members as well as EBA members. Be sure to bring business cards, business information, brochures, etc. Hosting a networking mixer is a great way to showcase your business. You may host at your establishment or use the Equality Center. If you would like to host a mixer, send an email to jose.vega@okeq.org for more information. Non-Binary Support Group Third Wednesday of each month from 7-9 p.m. A new support group for folks who identify with non-binary genders, including but not limited to, genderqueer, genderfluid, agender, bigender, neutrois, genderflux, and more. This group will be a safe space to discuss our identities, receive support, and build a strong non-binary community in Tulsa. For information contact Vic Wiener at vfwiener@gmail.com ·:east side --CHRISTIAN C URCH Welcomes SOS Group Dr. Tony Campolo SIEDLETTER c'l---tl:::>l~TI~ t\.l~ 2_ A peer support group with an exploration of the various changes individuals might experience in life. Some examples are marriages or life commitments and break ups, coming out (with possible loses that are involved), death of a loved one, beloved pet, job loss or career change, to name a few. We call this "Passage" because lifechanging events are a process that deserve to be treated with compassion and awareness. We will explore helpful techniques to use to become more mindful and have healthier communication with self and others. In addition, these sessions will learn practical ways to reduce stress. Mondays 7:00 pm This open Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) Recovery and Sobriety Group meets every Monday at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information, visit www.SOSTulsa.org ~ 4/23/26, 5:50 PM �OkEq eNews June 8th, 2016 4 of 8 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-June-8th--2016.html... -- ,- . Live Free! Coming Out Workshop A professor emeritus of sociology at Eastern University, Founder and president of the Evangelical Association for the Promotion of Written more tha 35 ooks. e is one of he founders of the Red ette Christian movemen Recently has come o t in support of gay marriage ucat1on. All Events are open to the public. More info at www.escc.org Sat. June 18 Sun. June 19 Sun. June 19 Fri. June 17 7pm 10:45am 2pm 7pm Oklahomans Sermon Dessert Social East Side for Equality East Side East Side East Side Christian Church 1438 South Indianapolis Tulsa, OK 74112 918 744.1377 Oklahomans for Equality 621 East 4th Street Tulsa, OK 7 4 120 918 743.4297 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of the month 7:00 - 8:00 pm. ComingOut@OkEq.org Facilitated by James Prather Brought to You Bi the Letter B First Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m. The group is open to all bi, pan, queer, fluid folks and their allies. SAGE Summer Pool Parties Tuesdays this Summer June 28, July 26, August 30, 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 1938 E. 55th Pl., Tulsa, OK 74105 SAGE Tulsa will have their first pool party on Tuesday, June 28th at 10:30 am. Members can meet up at the Equality Center and carpool to the pool party. Lunch at the pool party will be burgers and hot dogs. The pool has a shallow end and also has railing with steps to help people into the pool. If you would like to attend, please email olivia.cotter@okeq.org to RSVP. SAGE Tulsa (Service & Advocacy For Gay Elders) The mission of SAGE Tulsa is to address issues related to lesbian, gay bisexual and transgender aging. In partnership with its constituents and allies, SAGE Tulsa works to achieve a high quality of life for LGBT older adults, supports and advocates for their rights, fosters a greater understanding of aging in all communities and promotes positive images of LGBT life in later years. SAGE Tulsa meets every Tuesday morning at 10:00 am at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan ■ • Brought to You Bi the Letter B Brunch Saturday July 16, 12:30 p.m. Dilly Diner 402 E. 2nd ST., Tulsa, OK, 74120 Please join us for the first social event hosted by Brought to You Bi the Letter B! We will be meeting at Dilly Diner on July 16th at 12:30PM. This brunch is for bi/pan/queer/fluid+ folks and their allies, so all are welcome. Please RSVP via e-mail to briprogramsokeq@gmail.com. We look forward to see everyone and joining to build our community!" Brought to You Bi the Letter B, the bisexual programming group for the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. We are happy to be able to serve the bi/pan/queer/fluid+ community. Equality Center Pride Store • Prices have been reduced! These beautiful t-shirts celebrating the 2016 Tulsa Pride are available in our Pride Store for $20.00. Tie-dye is also available for $25.00 . Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 4/23/26, 5:50 PM �OkEq eNews June 8th, 2016 5 of 8 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-June-8th--2016.html... Yoga by Zach EVERY SUNDAY @4:30 pm $5.00 per Session Be sure to "Like" the OkEq Pride Store Facebook page to keep up with the new items and new sale items Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library "Ghost Guitars" By Tom Canford Fronting a country and western band called Bar-X Boys, Jack Linden wants out. The road is a bitch. Bed bugs and Gideon Bibles. Honky-tonks and tricks.He asks a talented kid thirteen years his junior to fill in on guitar for what he hopes will be the band's last hurrah, last tour. Gender Outreach Wednesdays 7:30 pm (First time interview required before attending) Email sharon.queen@okeq.org The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. Pecos Farley welcomes the opportunity to hear his songs played live and to stretch his songwriting abilities with Jack. He puts his first year of college and girlfriend Ruth on hold. Can Ruth find solace elsewhere? Pecos does have a twin brother, Gila. Sharing lives, beds, and bodies and collaborating on songs, Pecos and Jack find themselves popular on the podunk circuit. Unexpectedly a single song catapults them to the heights of the politically-oriented rock music scene, and they become heroes of the anti-Vietnam war movement as well as rock stars. Lambda Al-Anon Group Every Friday 7 p.m. Pecos, influenced by zealous Students for a Democratic Society, begins thinking like them, spouting their rhetoric. Jack begins to feel he's just along for the ride, a hypnotic with guitar. The relationship is floundering on a more personal level as well, each knowing an inevitable split is coming, neither guessing how final and traumatic it will be. Survivors of Incest Anonymous Find this selection and more by visiting the Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library . You are invited to participate in a research study of health care related experiences shared by transgender and gender nonconforming individuals in rural or remote areas. As a participant, you will be invited to share your perspectives and experience in a 1 hour interview. Upon completing the interview, you will have the opportunity to be entered in a drawing for a $20 gift certificate from Amazon.com by submitting your email address. Your email address will not be connected to your responses and will only be used to send you the link for the Amazon.com electronic gift card code if your email is randomly selected in the drawing. Every Saturday 12:30 pm SIA strives to empower those who have survived childhood sexual abuse (who are not abusing any child), who want to become survivors and thrivers. For more information, visit siawso.org For more information, or to participate, please contact Douglas Knutson by calling 405-459-0241 or by writing to douglas.knutson@okstate.edu. Calling all rural transgender and gender nonconforming individuals to participate in a research study You are invited to participate in a research study of health care related experiences shared by transgender and gender nonconforming individuals in rural and remote areas. Game Night Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno As a participant, you will be invited to share your perspectives and experiences in a 1 hour interview. Enter a drawing for a $20 Amazon Gift Card 4/23/26, 5:50 PM �OkEq eNews June 8th, 2016 6 of 8 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-June-8th--2016.html... For more information or to participate contact Douglas Knutson at: douglas.knutson@okstate.edu Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Room Rentals The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has many spaces for your next meeting or event. To check dates, reserve your next event or receive pricing information, contact sharon.queen@okeq.org Stop by for a quick view of the Event Center and pick up a space rental sheet. EBA Directory Wine and Cheese Performance, A Time to Sing, Bridging Diversity and Building Unity With Song Saturday June 18, 7:30 p.m. Fellowship Congregational Church 2900 S Harvard Ave, Tulsa, OK 74114 The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and community. Come join COMC for our complete Summer Concert while enjoying delicious wine and horderves. Tickets are available for $40.00 each or a table for $240.00 and can be purchased through our website. Purchase tickets here Workforce Oklahoma Access Point Open every day Microsoft Business Breakfast for the LGBTQ Business Community Thursday June 23rd, 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Microsoft at Woodland Hills Mall 7021 S. Memorial Dr., Tulsa, OK 74133 In honor of LGBT Pride Month, join Microsoft for a free event for the LGBTQ business community and other small business owners at the Microsoft Store. You will enjoy: * A keynote speaker who will discuss being an LGBTQ business owner. * An opportunity to network with other local LGBTQ and other small business owners in the area. * Insider knowledge about all of the free resources available for businesses in the Microsoft. * The opportunity to enter and win a raffle prize. 11 Microsoft Space is limited. Sign up today at microsoftstore.com/woodlandhillsmall. Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-bystep instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Friday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 7 pm Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing A Time to Sing, Bridging Diversity and Building Unity With Song Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. Fiday June 24 & Saturday June 25, 8:00 p.m. Trinity Episcopal Church 501 S. Cincinnati Ave., Tulsa, OK 74103 The Spring Concert contains music that is both powerful and moving. Songs that speak of the path we each walk, the struggles we have faced and the promise of the future. There is A Time to Laugh, A Time to Dance and there is.......A TIME TO SING! Council Oak Men's Chorale is celebrating our 18th year and we are preparing to travel to Denver for GALA Festival 2016, the quadrennial convention of LGBT ensembles and choruses. The music performed at GALA will include songs selected from this concert. Tickets are available for $20.00 each and can be purchased through this website. Please look for Council Oak Men's Chorale on Facebook. Intimate Partner Violence Survivors Support Group Last Wednesday of each month from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Domestic violence is the use of physical, sexual, threatening or emotional force to frighten, intimidate and control an intimate partner. This support and educational group is for individuals who have survived domestic violence and are ready to explore their personal healing process and find hope. The group will provide emotional support, information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal, and may include specific goals such as creating a safety plan, reducing risk of future violence, increasing positive coping skills and addressing 4/23/26, 5:50 PM �OkEq eNews June 8th, 2016 7 of 8 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-June-8th--2016.html... the impact of trauma. A specialized therapist will provide the free services, and confidentiality is paramount. For more information contact Jim Scholl at 918.631.2722 Sexual Assault Survivors Support Group Last Wednesday of each month from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Sexual assault is any forced or coerced sexual activity, such as unwanted touching or forced penetration committed against a person's will or without consent. This support group will meet together to discuss their experiences, share ideas, and provide emotional support for one another. Additionally, highly trained providers will offer information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal. Specific goals for sessions may include crises stabilization, safety planning, increasing selfregulatory skills, addressing trauma through cognitive processing, reconnecting to support systems, family and the community, and preventing re-victimization. All services are free of charge, and confidentiality is paramount. For more information contact Jim Scholl at 918.631.2722. MISSION: Camp Anytown July 31 - August 6 Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Toby Jenkins Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org 4/23/26, 5:50 PM �OkEq eNews June 8th, 2016 8 of 8 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-June-8th--2016.html... Olivia Cotter Office Manager Olivia.Cotter@OkEq.org Sharon Queen Facilities Coordinator Sharon.Queen@OkEq.org For more information click here Jose Vega Program Coordinator Jose.Vega@OkEq.org Alex Wade Special Projects Alex.Wade@OkEq.org Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Hours: Mon - Sat Noon-9 p.m. | Sun Noon-6 p.m. Oklahomans for Equality | 621 E. 4th Street | Tulsa, OK 74120 | 918.743.4297 www.okeq.org &. - - - - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------ ---- .. I 4/23/26, 5:50 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/5f16de0d32b3daf12c023e843fba928d.pdf 1e511f87d255148e31458eeedd962f89 PDF Text Text OkEq eNews June 16th, 2016 1 of 8 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-June-16th--2016.ht... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq eNews June 16th, 2016 okl.ihom.ins for equality In This Issue news Dr. Tony Campolo Grief Counseling Pinot's Palette April Volunteer of the Month 6-12 Must be Remembered OkEq Board Elections SAGE Summer Pool Parties Sunday, June 12th changed everything. A mass shooting in an Orlando LGBT bar has now overshadowed any pride celebration, anywhere in the world. In our work for equality we will now use 612 as a historical point of reference. It will remind us that for every legislative victory and favorable court decision we still have factual evidence that there are those who hate us so much that they will kill us. Some have already started using this week's event to aggressively push for stronger protection and I applaud that. For me, 612 will forever be framed in my mind as the event that let me know beyond a shadow of a doubt that the people of Tulsa Oklahoma are good. If you missed the loud, and visible displays of solidarity and the tender loving efforts by Tulsans to express their support and concern for our LGBTQ community, then for you, 612 will only be "the worst mass shooting in US history." Selisse Berry Ladies Social Club Brought to You Bi the Letter B Brunch Pride Store Rainbow Library Not for me. I now know Tulsa is wonderful. I drove down Cherry Street, Brookside and through the Brady and I saw the rainbow flags waiving on straight owned businesses. I wept in the Guthrie Green when I looked up and saw the ONEGAS tower lit up with rainbow lights on Sunday night and now even the Woody Guthrie Museum is bathed in rainbow. I found Churches posting their support on message boards, and I have tried to attend candlelight vigils in more than a dozen houses of worship. Our Mosque is hosting the LGBT community for dinner during their most sacred season, Ramadan. Tulsans know we are all God's children. OkEq Board Meeting 7 p.m. Thursday, June 16th Dennis R. Neill Equality Center All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. Our elected officials and governmental leaders have spoken up and made sure we knew they would protect us and that we were valued and loved. I wished you could have heard our dear Nancy McDonald, president of PFLAG, weep and sob as she told me about Tulsa Public Schools flying the rainbow flag at the school service center on 31st street. Superintendent Deborah Gist told Nancy that "TPS is committed to fostering safe and supportive climates for everybody." OkEq Art Exhibit The 2016 MOREcolor exhibit will be at at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center June 9th-12th - featuring the works of over 60 artists It was our dear chief of police Chuck Jordan who made me aware of the Orlando shootings on Sunday morning at 8:00 am. He had already ordered additional patrols around the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center and wanted to make sure all of our gay bars were covered. We discussed our LGBTQ youth spaces like Open Arms Youth Project and Youth Services of Tulsa. County Commissioner Karen Keith spoke at our vigil. City Councilors Karen Gilbert and GT Bynum were passing out hugs and comforting words in Club Majestic. Our Mayor Dewey Bartlett wanted to comfort our staff at the Equality Center because he said he knew we were stressed out and even offered to bring us some whisky to loosen us up. Those who died on 612 must not be forgotten and the love that has been unleashed and expressed is a fitting tribute. They would not want us to return evil for evil. They would want us to seize the tenderness of heart that now exists and allow their deaths to create a better world. Gamily I believe that in Tulsa we are doing that. • ·:east side Gamily (Gay-Family) is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBT parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Gamily contact olivia.cotter@okeq.org - - - CHRISTIAN C U~CH Lawyer in the Library Welcomes July 13, August 10, and September 12 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. 4/23/26, 6:04 PM �OkEq eNews June 16th, 2016 2 of 8 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-June-16th--2016.ht... Ur. I ony Campolo SIEDLETTER CH RISTIANSi ~- Lawyer in the Library is an opportunity to meet with a lawyer about topics such as family law (divorce, paternity, custody, child support), landlord/tenant , estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment necessary.. Keep Coming Back Meditation Group Every Monday from 6:30 to 7:30 A professor emeritus of sociology at Eastern Universi y, ,oun er and president of l e Evangelical Association for the Promotion of Written more than 35 books. e is one of the founders of the Red Leite Christian movement Recen tly has come o t in sup ort of gay marriage cation. All Events are open to the public. More info at www.escc.org Sat. June 18 Sun. June 19 Sun. June 19 Fri. June 17 7pm 10:45am 2pm 7pm Oklahomans Sermon Dessert Social East Side for Equality East Side East Side East Side Christian Church 1438 South Indianapolis Tulsa, OK 74112 918 744.1377 Oklahomans for Equality 621 East 4th Street Tulsa, OK 7 4120 918 743.4297 This Narcotics Anonymous meditation meeting has a group meditation followed by reading NA literature and sharing. Everyone is welcome regardless of age race sexual identity or religion, the only requirement for membership is the desire to stop using drugs. There are no dues or fees. We are not affiliated with any outside organization and are self-supporting through our own contributions. Whether you have a dollar for the basket or not please join us and keep coming back. For more information contact, Deborah Spradlin at deborahspradlin2013@gmail.com Healthcare Navigator OSU Tulsa - Grief Counseling Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 OSU Tulsa counseling department is now providing counselors on site at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center for those experiencing emotional distress from the event in Orlando. No appointment necessary. Ritual of Remeberance for Orlando Victims Sunday June 29, 10:30 a.m. Fellowship Congregational Church 2900 S. Harvard Ave., Tulsa, OK 74114 Do you need assistance with open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare? Meet with Mary Jones, Planned Parenthood's Healthcare Navigator. She will be more than happy to help anyone and everyone who is interested in enrolling with the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare. Contact Mary Jones at 918-587-7421 or mary.jones@ppheartland.org · - ·- - - Counseling Services This Sunday morning Fellowship Congregational Church will include a Ritual of Remembrance for the victims of the Orlando shooting during the 10:30 service. Council Oak Mens Chorale will be singing throughout the service. Julie Summers will be preaching. Pinot's Palette - Rainbow Daybreak Saturday June 25, 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Pinot's Palette 1621 East 15th Street, Tulsa, OK 74120 Storm clouds break up and roll away as a rainbow sun paints the day in colorful light. Paint this beautiful beachscape and help us advocate for a day when the sun rises on a nation of equals regardless of orientation, race, or gender! Weekdays By appointment Adult individual, Substance Abuse & PTSD counseling is available at no cost. Appointments are required. Contact Jim Scholl 918.631.2722 In the wake of the tragic and horrific act of violence early Sunday morning our "Rainbow Daybreak" class will be set at $50 with $20 from every seat sold being donated to the victims of the Pulse Shooting. Please see link below to which Pinot's Palette Tulsa Studios will be donating. https://www....seVictimsFund 4/23/26, 6:04 PM �OkEq eNews June 16th, 2016 3 of 8 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-June-16th--2016.ht... Online reservations are encouraged so guests are guaranteed a seat as our seating is limited to the first 48 people. Click here to make your reservation. Volunteer of the Month June 2016 Teresa Reno Teresa says "It's important to help out in some way to try and make the world the better place - obviously, but I didn't know where. At several events around town I ran into Toby and talked about volunteering. Many of my friends are members of the LGBT community and equal rights for everyone is one thing that is really important to me, so it was a perfect fit. Also, being raised in a very conservative family and not really sharing their philosophies on many things, it almost feels like making up for the negativity of some of both my own family and others in the community. I'm just an old mother hen - not ashamed of it, but can't help it! Whenever I hear about people being hurtful to others I just want to take everyone in my arms and make it better. Stupid, I know, but it's just how I feel! And since starting there it's made a big difference in my life - especially my Sat. night buddies! Love them all to pieces!" We thank you for your dedication Teresa! If you would like to volunteer contact Jose Vega at jose.vega@okeq.org 2016 OkEq Board Elections The annual meeting of Oklahomans for Equality shall be held at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center on September 1st, 2016 beginning at 7:00 pm. Presently, nine Board of Director spaces are up for election. Nominations to the Board of Directors are made in one of two ways: 1. Recommended by the Board Development and Governance Committee (Applications due to OkEq by June 24th) OR 2. By petition of at least 15 current OkEq members (Due to the OkEq Secretary by August 12th) At this time the Board Development and Governance Committee (BDG) is accepting applications for possible BDG nominations of those members interested in serving the OkEq community as a Director. Nine directors will be elected. All applicants will be reviewed by the Board Development and Governance Committee. Please contact olivia.cotter@okeq.org for an application. Requirements and Expectations of a Director: 1. Be a current OkEq Member and membership fees current 2. Attend Board Meetings on the third Thursday of each month 3. Contribute talent, time, energy toward supporting the mission of OkEq 4. Work additional assignments as required (Assignments are usually made pursuant to the particular knowledge, skills and abilities of a Director) 5. Serve a two year term Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a Sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required Contact Dr. Kurt Choate, LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org Passage The group will meet the first Tuesday of every month at 6:00 p.m and is facilitated by Denise Womack. A peer support group with an exploration of the various changes individuals might experience in life. Some examples are marriages or life commitments and break ups, coming out (with possible loses that are involved), death of a loved one, beloved pet, job loss or career change, to name a few. We call this "Passage" because lifechanging events are a process that deserve to be treated with compassion and awareness. We will explore helpful techniques to use to become more mindful and have healthier communication with self and others. In addition, these sessions will learn practical ways to reduce stress. oklahomans for equality SAGE Summer Pool Parties Tuesdays this Summer June 28, July 26, August 30, 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 1938 E. 55th Pl., Tulsa, OK 74105 SAGE Tulsa will have their first pool party on Tuesday, June 28th at 10:30 am. Members can meet up at the Equality Center and carpool to the pool party. Lunch at the pool party will be burgers and hot dogs. The pool has a shallow end and also has railing with steps to help people into the pool. If you would like to attend, please email olivia.cotter@okeq.org to RSVP. The mission of SAGE Tulsa is to address issues related to lesbian, gay bisexual and transgender aging. In partnership with its constituents and allies, SAGE Tulsa works to achieve a high quality of life for LGBT older adults, supports and advocates for their rights, fosters a greater understanding of aging in all communities and promotes positive images of LGBT life in later years. SAGE Tulsa meets every Tuesday morning at 10:00 am at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Non-Binary Support Group Third Wednesday of each month from 7-9 p.m. A new support group for folks who identify with non-binary genders, including but not limited to, genderqueer, genderfluid, agender, bigender, neutrois, genderflux, and more. This group will be a safe space to discuss our identities, receive support, and build a strong non-binary community in Tulsa. For information contact Vic Wiener at vfwiener@gmail.com SOS Group Mondays 7:00 pm This open Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) Recovery and Sobriety Group meets every Monday at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information, visit www.SOSTulsa.org Level 3's LGBT ERG Presents: 4/23/26, 6:04 PM �OkEq eNews June 16th, 2016 4 of 8 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-June-16th--2016.ht... Selisse Berry and Workplace Inclusion Event Info Date: Time: Place: Speaker Info Live Free! Coming Out Workshop 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of the month 7:00 - 8:00 pm. ComingOut@OkEq.org Facilitated by James Prather Friday, July 8 10 a.m. Central Time Equality Center 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 Selisse Berry Out & Equal Workplace Advocates Founder and Chief Executive Officer Bridges: 1-800-747-1915 (U.S.) 0-800-528-0688 (U.K.) Access Code: 54 70654 Out & Equal is the world's largest non-profit organization specifically dedicated to creating safe and equitable workplaces for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people. Brought to You Bi the Letter B First Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m. The group is open to all bi, pan, queer, fluid folks and their allies. Information Shane.Will iams @level3.com 1-918-547-0654 Level (3) LGBT --- SAGE Tulsa (Service & Advocacy For Gay Elders) Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan ■ • Ladies Social Club Friday July 8, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 I'm not ENTIRELY certain what form this will take yet. It may be that we pin down a few different options for crafts that can been made in a few hours and require no previous skill, or we all work on one similar craft that requires no experience but will involve some instruction (like when we painted). We'll figure it out! You will want a little more information, we promise, so join our Group on Facebook: OkEq Ladies Social Club. Don't have Facebook? You can also email Kelley, the LSC Facilitator, at ladiessocialclubtulsa@gmail.com and she will fill you in. Hope to see you there! It's going to be *somuchfun*! If you haven't attended an LSC event yet, please check us out! All LGBT & ally women are welcome! Our monthly events at OkEq bring an average of 15-20 fantastic women together from all over our beautiful city. We are developing a sense of community and having a blast! Our Facebook group has also become incredibly active. We see almost daily chatter about organizing group activities out and about in Tulsa and the surrounding areas that are completely independent of our 2nd Friday Events. In fact, right now there are plans in the works to go hiking, float the river this summer, attend various sports events, and way more. Connect with us - contact information is below - and we hope to see your smiling face soon! . Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 Connect with us on Facebook by searching for OkEq Ladies Social Club (or click here). 4/23/26, 6:04 PM �OkEq eNews June 16th, 2016 5 of 8 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-June-16th--2016.ht... Yoga by Zach Questions? Email Kelley Parker, LSC facilitator, at ladiessocialclubtulsa@gmail.com. EVERY SUNDAY Brunch with Brought to You Bi the Letter B @4:30 pm Saturday July 16, 12:30 p.m. Dilly Diner 402 E. 2nd ST., Tulsa, OK, 74120 Please join us for the first social event hosted by Brought to You Bi the Letter B! We will be meeting at Dilly Diner on July 16th at 12:30PM. This brunch is for bi/pan/queer/fluid+ folks and their allies, so all are welcome. Please RSVP via e-mail to biprogramsokeq@gmail.com . We look forward to see everyone and joining to build our community!" Brought to You Bi the Letter B, the bisexual programming group for the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. We are happy to be able to serve the bi/pan/queer/fluid+ community. Equality Center Pride Store • Prices have been reduced! These beautiful t-shirts celebrating the 2016 Tulsa Pride are available in our Pride Store for $20.00. Tie-dye is also available for $25.00 $5.00 per Session Gender Outreach Wednesdays 7:30 pm (First time interview required before attending) Email sharon.queen@okeq.org The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. Lambda Al-Anon Group Every Friday 7 p.m. Be sure to "Like" the OkEq Pride Store Facebook page to keep up with the new items and new sale items Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library "Get Your Stuff" Writer/Director Max Mitchell They're the "perfect" hot, handsome couple. Phil is a respected Psychotherapist and couples counselor. Eric is a successful attorney. They have lots of friends, tons of money, and host pool parties complete with appropriately flamboyant friends. Phil and Eric are anxiously waiting to adopt a baby. In the interim, their friend, Gloria, a resourceful child services case worker, talks them into taking two juvenile delinquent brothers who turn out to be foul mouthed, liquor cabinet raiding terrors! Originally she assures them them all that "it's just for one night." As one night stretches into many, the "father-son" conflicts escalate. Things become more complicated when the alcoholic, prostitute, junkie mama arrives on the scene to retrieve her babies---until she sees the mansion and the open bar! What results is a lively and touching comedy that explores what we think love looks like, and the unlikely places we find family! Survivors of Incest Anonymous Every Saturday 12:30 pm SIA strives to empower those who have survived childhood sexual abuse (who are not abusing any child), who want to become survivors and thrivers. For more information, visit siawso.org Find this selection and more by visiting the Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library . Game Night You are invited to participate in a research study of health care related experiences shared by transgender and gender nonconforming individuals in rural or remote areas. As a participant, you will be invited to share your perspectives and experience in a 1 hour interview. Upon completing the interview, you will have the opportunity to be entered in a drawing for a $20 gift certificate from Amazon.com by submitting your email address. Your email address will not be connected to your responses and will only be used to send you the link for the Amazon.com electronic gift card code if your email is randomly selected in the drawing. For more information, or to participate, please contact Douglas Knutson by calling 405-459-0241 or by writing to douglas.knutson@okstate.edu. Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno Calling all rural transgender and gender 4/23/26, 6:04 PM �OkEq eNews June 16th, 2016 6 of 8 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-June-16th--2016.ht... noncon orm1ng 1n a research study e 1n You are invited to participate in a research study of health care related experiences shared by transgender and gender nonconforming individuals in rural and remote areas. As a participant, you will be invited to share your perspectives and experiences in a 1 hour interview. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Room Rentals The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has many spaces for your next meeting or event. To check dates, reserve your next event or receive pricing information, contact sharon.queen@okeq.org Stop by for a quick view of the Event Center and pick up a space rental sheet. Enter a drawing for a $20 Amazon Gift Card EBA Directory For more information or to participate contact Douglas Knutson at: The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and community. douglas.knutson@okstate.edu Workforce Oklahoma Access Point Open every day Wine and Cheese Performance, A Time to Sing, Bridging Diversity and Building Unity With Song Saturday June 18, 7:30 p.m. Fellowship Congregational Church 2900 S Harvard Ave, Tulsa, OK 74114 Come join COMC for our complete Summer Concert while enjoying delicious wine and horderves. Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-bystep instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. HIV Testing Schedule Tickets are available for $40.00 each or a table for $240.00 and can be purchased through our website. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Friday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 7 pm Purchase tickets here Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Microsoft Business Breakfast for the LGBTQ Business Community Thursday June 23rd, 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Microsoft at Woodland Hills Mall 7021 S. Memorial Dr., Tulsa, OK 74133 In honor of LGBT Pride Month, join Microsoft for a free event for the LGBTQ business community and other small business owners at the Microsoft Store. You will enjoy: * A keynote speaker who will discuss being an LGBTQ business owner. * An opportunity to network with other local LGBTQ and other small business owners in the area. * Insider knowledge about all of the free resources available for businesses in the Microsoft. * The opportunity to enter and win a raffle prize. 11 Microsoft Space is limited. Sign up today at microsoftstore.com/woodlandhillsmall. A Time to Sing, Bridging Diversity and Building Unity With Song Fiday June 24 & Saturday June 25, 8:00 p.m. Trinity Episcopal Church 501 S. Cincinnati Ave., Tulsa, OK 74103 Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. Intimate Partner Violence Survivors Support Group Last Wednesday of each month from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Domestic violence is the use of physical, sexual, threatening or emotional force to frighten, intimidate and control an intimate partner. This support and educational group is for individuals who have survived domestic violence and are ready to explore their personal healing process and find hope. The group will provide emotional support, information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal, and may include specific goals such as creating a safety plan, reducing risk of future violence, increasing positive coping skills and addressing 4/23/26, 6:04 PM �OkEq eNews June 16th, 2016 7 of 8 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-June-16th--2016.ht... The Spring Concert contains music that is both powerful and moving. Songs that speak of the path we each walk, the struggles we have faced and the promise of the future. There is A Time to Laugh, A Time to Dance and there is.......A TIME TO SING! Council Oak Men's Chorale is celebrating our 18th year and we are preparing to travel to Denver for GALA Festival 2016, the quadrennial convention of LGBT ensembles and choruses. The music performed at GALA will include songs selected from this concert. the impact of trauma. A specialized therapist will provide the free services, and confidentiality is paramount. For more information contact Jim Scholl at 918.631.2722 Tickets are available for $20.00 each and can be purchased through this website. Please look for Council Oak Men's Chorale on Facebook. Sexual Assault Survivors Support Group Last Wednesday of each month from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Sexual assault is any forced or coerced sexual activity, such as unwanted touching or forced penetration committed against a person's will or without consent. This support group will meet together to discuss their experiences, share ideas, and provide emotional support for one another. Additionally, highly trained providers will offer information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal. Specific goals for sessions may include crises stabilization, safety planning, increasing selfregulatory skills, addressing trauma through cognitive processing, reconnecting to support systems, family and the community, and preventing re-victimization. All services are free of charge, and confidentiality is paramount. For more information contact Jim Scholl at 918.631.2722. MISSION: Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Camp Anytown Toby Jenkins Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org July 31 - August 6 4/23/26, 6:04 PM �OkEq eNews June 16th, 2016 8 of 8 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-June-16th--2016.ht... Olivia Cotter Office Manager Olivia.Cotter@OkEq.org For more information click here Sharon Queen Facilities Coordinator Sharon.Queen@OkEq.org Jose Vega Program Coordinator Jose.Vega@OkEq.org Alex Wade Special Projects Alex.Wade@OkEq.org Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Hours: Mon - Sat Noon-9 p.m. | Sun Noon-6 p.m. Oklahomans for Equality | 621 E. 4th Street | Tulsa, OK 74120 | 918.743.4297 www.okeq.org &. - - - - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------ ---- .. I 4/23/26, 6:04 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/51ef9b022feccda54d4a98af009bd480.pdf 19aa72c9f16d061cee68470e8ec63d1b PDF Text Text OkEq eNews June 22nd, 2016 1 of 8 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-June-22nd--2016.ht... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq eNews June 22nd, 2016 okl.ihom.ins for equality news In This Issue OkEq Board Elections SAGE Summer Pool Parties McNellie's Fundraiser Pinot's Palette 2016 OkEq Board Elections April Volunteer of the Month Selisse Berry First Thursday Art Opening The annual meeting of Oklahomans for Equality shall be held at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center on September 1st, 2016 beginning at 7:00 pm. Presently, nine Board of Director spaces are up for election. Ladies Social Club EBA Mixer Territory Days Nominations to the Board of Directors are made in one of two ways: Brought to You Bi the Letter B Brunch 1. Recommended by the Board Development and Governance Committee (Applications due to OkEq by June 24th) OR Pride Store Rainbow Library 2. By petition of at least 15 current OkEq members (Due to the OkEq Secretary by August 12th) At this time the Board Development and Governance Committee (BDG) is accepting applications for possible BDG nominations of those members interested in serving the OkEq community as a Director. Nine directors will be elected. All applicants will be reviewed by the Board Development and Governance Committee. Please contact olivia.cotter@okeq.org for an application. Requirements and Expectations of a Director: 1. Be a current OkEq Member and membership fees current 2. Attend Board Meetings on the third Thursday of each month 3. Contribute talent, time, energy toward supporting the mission of OkEq 4. Work additional assignments as required (Assignments are usually made pursuant to the particular knowledge, skills and abilities of a Director) 5. Serve a two year term oklahomans for equality OkEq Board Meeting 7 p.m. Thursday, July 21st Dennis R. Neill Equality Center All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. SAGE Summer Pool Parties Tuesdays this Summer June 28, July 26, August 30, 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 1938 E. 55th Pl., Tulsa, OK 74105 SAGE Tulsa will have their first pool party on Tuesday, June 28th at 10:30 am. Members can meet up at the Equality Center and carpool to the pool party. Lunch at the pool party will be burgers and hot dogs. The pool has a shallow end and also has railing with steps to help people into the pool. If you would like to attend, please email olivia.cotter@okeq.org to RSVP. The mission of SAGE Tulsa is to address issues related to lesbian, gay bisexual and transgender aging. In partnership with its constituents and allies, SAGE Tulsa works to achieve a high quality of life for LGBT older adults, supports and advocates for their rights, fosters a greater understanding of aging in all communities and promotes positive images of LGBT life in later years. SAGE Tulsa meets every Tuesday morning at 10:00 am at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Gamily Gamily (Gay-Family) is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBT parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Gamily contact olivia.cotter@okeq.org Lawyer in the Library TH MDine with us on June 23rd as we partner with the Dennis R. Neill Equ Ii y Center of Tuls for a great cause! July 13, August 10, and September 12 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Lawyer in the Library is an opportunity to meet with a lawyer about topics such as family law (divorce, paternity, custody, child support), landlord/tenant , estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment necessary.. Keep Coming Back Meditation Group 4/23/26, 5:51 PM �OkEq eNews June 22nd, 2016 2 of 8 • - ,_ https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-June-22nd--2016.ht... - · .... ,......,, · - · ·· - - ........ . --r-' , ___ - - · - - •• '' ' __,_ _, ' """"-- to On Orlando to assist the families and members of the LGBT commun ity affected by th e Orlando traged y. Learn more about the Orl andoOne Fund at www.oneorlando.org , and make plans to di ne wi h us on June 23rd . #Orl andoU nited (JAME ] Every Monday from 6:30 to 7:30 This Narcotics Anonymous meditation meeting has a group meditation followed by reading NA literature and sharing. Everyone is welcome regardless of age race sexual identity or religion, the only requirement for membership is the desire to stop using drugs. There are no dues or fees. We are not affiliated with any outside organization and are self-supporting through our own contributions. Whether you have a dollar for the basket or not please join us and keep coming back. For more information contact, Deborah Spradlin at deborahspradlin2013@gmail.com fasslerlryall v~e Pinot's Palette - Rainbow Daybreak Healthcare Navigator Do you need assistance with open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare? Meet with Mary Jones, Planned Parenthood's Healthcare Navigator. She will be more than happy to help anyone and everyone who is interested in enrolling with the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare. Contact Mary Jones at 918-587-7421 or -mary.jones@ppheartland.org -·-- - Counseling Services Saturday June 25, 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Pinot's Palette 1621 East 15th Street, Tulsa, OK 74120 Storm clouds break up and roll away as a rainbow sun paints the day in colorful light. Paint this beautiful beachscape and help us advocate for a day when the sun rises on a nation of equals regardless of orientation, race, or gender! In the wake of the tragic and horrific act of violence early Sunday morning our "Rainbow Daybreak" class will be set at $50 with $20 from every seat sold being donated to the victims of the Pulse Shooting. Please see link below to which Pinot's Palette Tulsa Studios will be donating. https://www....seVictimsFund Online reservations are encouraged so guests are guaranteed a seat as our seating is limited to the first 48 people. Click here to make your reservation. Volunteer of the Month June 2016 Weekdays By appointment Adult individual, Substance Abuse & PTSD counseling is available at no cost. Appointments are required. Contact Jim Scholl 918.631.2722 Teresa Reno Teresa says "It's important to help out in some way to try and make the world the better place - obviously, but I didn't know where. At several events around town I ran into Toby and talked about volunteering. Many of my friends are members of the LGBT community and equal rights for everyone is one thing that is really important to me, so it was a perfect fit. Also, being raised in a very conservative family and not really sharing their philosophies on many things, it almost feels like making up for the negativity of some of both my own family and others in the community. I'm just an old mother hen - not ashamed of it, but can't help it! Whenever I hear about people being hurtful to others I just want to take everyone in my arms and make it better. Stupid, I know, but it's just how I feel! And since starting there it's made a big difference in my life - especially my Sat. night buddies! Love them all to pieces!" We thank you for your dedication Teresa! Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a Sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required Contact Dr. Kurt Choate, LPC at 4/23/26, 5:51 PM �OkEq eNews June 22nd, 2016 3 of 8 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-June-22nd--2016.ht... If you would like to volunteer contact Jose Vega at jose.vega@okeq.org 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org Level 3's LGBT ERG Presents: Selisse Berry and Workplace Inclusion Event Info Date: Time: Place: Speaker Info Jenna Pike Tuesdays and Thursdays by appointment only. Gender identity, sexual orientation, mood or anxiety concerns, and/or individuals who have experienced a traumatic event. Appointments are required. Friday, July 8 10 a.m. Central Time Equality Center 621 E. 4th St. Selisse Berry Out & Equal Workplace Advocates Founder and Chief Executive Officer Tiffany Zwart Monday -Thursday by appointment only. Gender identity, sexual orientation, mood or anxiety concerns, and/or individuals who have experienced a traumatic event. Appointments are required. Passage Bridges: 800 763 6049 North America 08004960828 United Kingdom Outside of those areas (long distance): +1 6477229118 +44 2081962881 Out & Equal is the world's largest non-profit organization specifically dedicated to creating safe and equitable workplaces for lesbian, gay, bisexu al and transgender (LGBT) people . Information Shane .Will iams@level3.com 1-9 18-54 7-0654 Level(3) LGBT _,.,_ Connechng and Protecting the Network d World First Thursday Art Opening - Philip Butler Thursday July 7, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 The July Oklahomans for Equality showcase and exhibit of local artists will feature the works of Phillip Butler beginning with a reception on Thursday, July 7th from 6-9pm and continuing throughout the month. Phillip's education in photography began when he was 17, as a volunteer photographer for his high school newspaper. During those years, he learned the rudiments of composition, exposure control, darkroom processing, and printing. Photography has been a part of his sense of self since that time. Connecting with his passion for exploration and adventure, he was soon traveling for photography. This exhibit contains images from many sources but was inspired by a recent trip to Africa. The wildlife there typically receives center stage, and some is represented in this show; however, the vast Namibian desert (on the evening of, and the morning after a modest rain) provides the kind of light that The group will meet the first Tuesday of every month at 6:00 p.m and is facilitated by Denise Womack. A peer support group with an exploration of the various changes individuals might experience in life. Some examples are marriages or life commitments and break ups, coming out (with possible loses that are involved), death of a loved one, beloved pet, job loss or career change, to name a few. We call this "Passage" because lifechanging events are a process that deserve to be treated with compassion and awareness. We will explore helpful techniques to use to become more mindful and have healthier communication with self and others. In addition, these sessions will learn practical ways to reduce stress. Non-Binary Support Group Third Wednesday of each month from 7-9 p.m. A new support group for folks who identify with non-binary genders, including but not limited to, genderqueer, genderfluid, agender, bigender, neutrois, genderflux, and more. This group will be a safe space to discuss our identities, receive support, and build a strong non-binary community in Tulsa. For information contact Vic Wiener at vfwiener@gmail.com 4/23/26, 5:51 PM �OkEq eNews June 22nd, 2016 4 of 8 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-June-22nd--2016.ht... transforms the landscape into something other worldly. In these images, transcendence is found. SOS Group Mondays 7:00 pm This open Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) Recovery and Sobriety Group meets every Monday at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information, visit www.SOSTulsa.org Live Free! Coming Out Workshop Ladies Social Club Friday July 8, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 I'm not ENTIRELY certain what form this will take yet. It may be that we pin down a few different options for crafts that can been made in a few hours and require no previous skill, or we all work on one similar craft that requires no experience but will involve some instruction (like when we painted). We'll figure it out! You will want a little more information, we promise, so join our Group on Facebook: OkEq Ladies Social Club. Don't have Facebook? You can also email Kelley, the LSC Facilitator, at ladiessocialclubtulsa@gmail.com and she will fill you in. Hope to see you there! It's going to be *somuchfun*! If you haven't attended an LSC event yet, please check us out! All LGBT & ally women are welcome! Our monthly events at OkEq bring an average of 15-20 fantastic women together from all over our beautiful city. We are developing a sense of community and having a blast! Our Facebook group has also become incredibly active. We see almost daily chatter about organizing group activities out and about in Tulsa and the surrounding areas that are completely independent of our 2nd Friday Events. In fact, right now there are plans in the works to go hiking, float the river this summer, attend various sports events, and way more. Connect with us - contact information is below - and we hope to see your smiling face soon! 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of the month 7:00 - 8:00 pm. ComingOut@OkEq.org Facilitated by James Prather Brought to You Bi the Letter B First Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m. Connect with us on Facebook by searching for OkEq Ladies Social Club (or click here). Questions? Email Kelley Parker, LSC facilitator, at ladiessocialclubtulsa@gmail.com. Equality Business Alliance Mixer Wednesday July 20, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Hosted by Angel's Pet Funeral Home and Crematory 6598 E BA Frontage Rd., Tulsa, OK 74145 The group is open to all bi, pan, queer, fluid folks and their allies. No one wants to think about losing their beloved pet. At Angel's Pet Funeral Home & Crematory, we are here to make a difference in a very difficult time of you life. Angel's Pet Funeral Home & Crematory is the only pet funeral home in the state of Oklahoma that is dedicated solely to you and your four-legged family member. We are not affiliated with any human funeral home or crematory. The Equality Business Alliance networking mixers are terrific venues for you to meet prospective clients. Mixers are open to nonmembers as well as EBA members. Be sure to bring business cards, business information, brochures, etc. Hosting a networking mixer is a great way to showcase your business. You may host at your establishment or use the Equality Center. If you would like to host a mixer, send an email to jose.vega@okeq.org for more information. Keep up with this event on Facebook SAGE Tulsa (Service & Advocacy For Gay Elders) Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan ■ . . 4/23/26, 5:51 PM �OkEq eNews June 22nd, 2016 5 of 8 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-June-22nd--2016.ht... Tulsa Area Prime Timers UALITY 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 Business Alliance Yoga by Zach EVERY SUNDAY Territory Days @4:30 pm Saturday July 30, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 We need to add on to the school house! Aunt Eller a.k.a. Toby Jenkins is hosting a barbecue dinner and barn dance to raise the funds. The territory folks need to get together and raise the roof. Oklahomans for Equality is presently raising capital funds to renovate the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. The Board of Directors and Trustees have unanimously approved an $800,000 capital renovation project. The garage, kenosha suite and special events room on the eastside of the center are slated for remodel and renovations. In 2015 over 50,000 individuals participated in programs and utilized our services creating an urgency for Oklahomans for Equality to: $5.00 per Session Gender Outreach • expand medical services addressing LGBT health disparities • convert food service areas into commercial grade kitchen space • develop nutrition and wellness programs for LGBT older adults • broaden substance abuse counseling and support services • serve the growing numbers of LGBTQ youth in foster care • widen our programs for unemployed young adults and those homeless • increase services and programming for LGBTQ families with children • create more social programming space for fine arts and education events Wednesdays 7:30 pm (First time interview required before attending) Email sharon.queen@okeq.org The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. $500-Table for 8 with open bar, barbecue dinner, and barn dance $75-Individual seat with open bar, barbecue dinner, and barn dance. Lambda Al-Anon Group $50-Individual seat with cash bar, barbecue dinner, and barn dance Every Friday 7 p.m. $30-Barn dance admission with open bar $20-Barn dance admission and 1 drink ticket Tickets are available now. To purchase, click on the corresponding link above. Brunch with Brought to You Bi the Letter B Saturday July 16, 12:30 p.m. Dilly Diner 402 E. 2nd ST., Tulsa, OK, 74120 Please join us for the first social event hosted by Brought to You Bi the Letter B! We will be meeting at Dilly Diner on July 16th at 12:30PM. This brunch is for bi/pan/queer/fluid+ folks and their allies, so all are welcome. Please RSVP via e-mail to biprogramsokeq@gmail.com . We look forward to see everyone and joining to build our community!" Brought to You Bi the Letter B, the bisexual programming group for the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. We are happy to be able to serve the bi/pan/queer/fluid+ community. Equality Center Pride Store Survivors of Incest Anonymous • Every Saturday 12:30 pm SIA strives to empower those who have survived childhood sexual abuse (who are not abusing any child), who want to become survivors and thrivers. For more information, visit siawso.org Prices have been reduced! These beautiful t-shirts celebrating the 2016 Tulsa Pride are available in our Pride Store for $15.00. Tie-dye is also available for $20.00 Game Night 4/23/26, 5:51 PM �OkEq eNews June 22nd, 2016 6 of 8 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-June-22nd--2016.ht... Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno Be sure to "Like" the OkEq Pride Store Facebook page to keep up with the new items and new sale items Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Room Rentals Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library "Some Assembly Required: The Not-So-Secret Life of a Transgender Teen" By Arin Andrews Seventeen-year-old Arin Andrews shares all the hilarious, painful, and poignant details of undergoing gender reassignment as a high school student in this winning memoir. We've all felt uncomfortable in our own skin at some point, and we've all been told that "it's just a part of growing up." But for Arin Andrews, it wasn't a phase that would pass. He had been born in the body of a girl and there seemed to be no relief in sight... In this revolutionary memoir, Arin details the journey that led him to make the life-transforming decision to undergo gender reassignment as a high school junior. In his captivatingly witty, honest voice, Arin reveals the challenges he faced as a girl, the humiliation and anger he felt after getting kicked out of his private school, and all the changes-both mental and physical-he experienced once his transition began. Arin also writes about the thrill of meeting and dating a young transgender woman named Katie Hill...and the heartache that followed after they broke up. & iSS The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has many spaces for your next meeting or event. To check dates, reserve your next event or receive pricing information, contact sharon.queen@okeq.org Stop by for a quick view of the Event Center and pick up a space rental sheet. ( - Some Assembly Required is a true coming-of-age story about knocking down obstacles and embracing family, friendship, and first love. But more than that, it is a reminder that self-acceptance does not come readymade with a manual and spare parts. Rather, some assembly is always required. TheNot-So-Se<:,etUf, <1>f1Tr1n1gand1rTHn ARIN ANDREWS Find this selection and more by visiting the Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library . You are invited to participate in a research study of health care related experiences shared by transgender and gender nonconforming individuals in rural or remote areas. As a participant, you will be invited to share your perspectives and experience in a 1 hour interview. Upon completing the interview, you will have the opportunity to be entered in a drawing for a $20 gift certificate from Amazon.com by submitting your email address. Your email address will not be connected to your responses and will only be used to send you the link for the Amazon.com electronic gift card code if your email is randomly selected in the drawing. For more information, or to participate, please contact Douglas Knutson by calling 405-459-0241 or by writing to douglas.knutson@okstate.edu. Calling all rural transgender and gender nonconforming individuals to participate in a research study You are invited to participate in a research study of health care related experiences shared by transgender and gender nonconforming individuals in rural and remote areas. As a participant, you will be invited to share your perspectives and experiences in a 1 hour interview. Enter a drawing for a $20 Amazon Gift Card EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and community. Workforce Oklahoma Access Point Open every day Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-bystep instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Friday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 7 pm Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. Intimate Partner Violence Survivors 4/23/26, 5:51 PM �OkEq eNews June 22nd, 2016 7 of 8 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-June-22nd--2016.ht... Support Group For more information or to participate contact Douglas Knutson at: douglas.knutson@okstate.edu Microsoft Business Breakfast for the LGBTQ Business Community Thursday June 23rd, 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Microsoft at Woodland Hills Mall 7021 S. Memorial Dr., Tulsa, OK 74133 In honor of LGBT Pride Month, join Microsoft for a free event for the LGBTQ business community and other small business owners at the Microsoft Store. You will enjoy: * A keynote speaker who will discuss being an LGBTQ business owner. * An opportunity to network with other local LGBTQ and other small business owners in the area. * Insider knowledge about all of the free resources available for businesses in the Microsoft. * The opportunity to enter and win a raffle prize. Last Wednesday of each month from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Domestic violence is the use of physical, sexual, threatening or emotional force to frighten, intimidate and control an intimate partner. This support and educational group is for individuals who have survived domestic violence and are ready to explore their personal healing process and find hope. The group will provide emotional support, information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal, and may include specific goals such as creating a safety plan, reducing risk of future violence, increasing positive coping skills and addressing the impact of trauma. A specialized therapist will provide the free services, and confidentiality is paramount. For more information contact Jim Scholl at 918.631.2722 11 Microsoft Space is limited. Sign up today at microsoftstore.com/woodlandhillsmall. A Time to Sing, Bridging Diversity and Building Unity With Song Fiday June 24 & Saturday June 25, 8:00 p.m. Trinity Episcopal Church 501 S. Cincinnati Ave., Tulsa, OK 74103 The Spring Concert contains music that is both powerful and moving. Songs that speak of the path we each walk, the struggles we have faced and the promise of the future. There is A Time to Laugh, A Time to Dance and there is.......A TIME TO SING! Council Oak Men's Chorale is celebrating our 18th year and we are preparing to travel to Denver for GALA Festival 2016, the quadrennial convention of LGBT ensembles and choruses. The music performed at GALA will include songs selected from this concert. Tickets are available for $20.00 each and can be purchased through this website. Please look for Council Oak Men's Chorale on Facebook. Sexual Assault Survivors Support Group Last Wednesday of each month from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Sexual assault is any forced or coerced sexual activity, such as unwanted touching or forced penetration committed against a person's will or without consent. This support group will meet together to discuss their experiences, share ideas, and provide emotional support for one another. Additionally, highly trained providers will offer information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal. Specific goals for sessions may include crises stabilization, safety planning, increasing selfregulatory skills, addressing trauma through cognitive processing, reconnecting to support systems, family and the community, and preventing re-victimization. All services are free of charge, and confidentiality is paramount. For more information contact Jim Scholl at 918.631.2722. MISSION: Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. 4/23/26, 5:51 PM �OkEq eNews June 22nd, 2016 8 of 8 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-June-22nd--2016.ht... Toby Jenkins Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org Olivia Cotter Office Manager Olivia.Cotter@OkEq.org Sharon Queen Facilities Coordinator Sharon.Queen@OkEq.org Camp Anytown July 31 - August 6 Jose Vega Program Coordinator Jose.Vega@OkEq.org Alex Wade Special Projects Alex.Wade@OkEq.org For more information click here Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Hours: Mon - Sat Noon-9 p.m. | Sun Noon-6 p.m. Oklahomans for Equality | 621 E. 4th Street | Tulsa, OK 74120 | 918.743.4297 www.okeq.org 4/23/26, 5:51 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/0f49d06c583aa6f4374c0a391fe98866.pdf dc870a06d660e8141344d1191b9d675b PDF Text Text OkEq eNews June 28th, 2016 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-June-28th--2016.ht.. SHARE: Join Our Email List a OkEq eNews ~!lcnba JO! sucwo4cp10 SMaU June 28th, 2016 In This Issue Chris Shoaf SAGE Summer Pool Parties April Volunteer of the Month Selisse Berry Chris Shoaf is Sponsoring the Day Tuesday June 28, 2016 First Thursday Art Opening Ladies Social Club Chris is sponsoring the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center for the day in honor of our right to vote. Exercise your right to vote today! EBA Mixer Territory Days Brought to You Bi the Letter B Brunch Thank you Chris! Pride Store Rainbow Library If you would like to sponsor the center to honor your special day click here • Birthdays - Yours, your spouses, your children, your parents, your friends, even your dog's • Anniversary's - Wedding, sobriety, adoption, coming out date • To honor a loved one's memory • Special events • Mothers day, Fathers day, any holiday. • Just because OkEq Board Meeting 7 p.m. Thursday, July 21st Dennis R. Neill Equality Center SAGE Summer Pool Parties Tuesdays this Summer June 28, July 26, August 30, 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 1938 E. 55th Pl., Tulsa, OK 74105 All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. SAGE Tulsa will have their first pool party on Tuesday, June 28th at 10:30 am. Members can meet up at the Equality Center and carpool to the pool party. Lunch at the pool party will be burgers and hot dogs. The pool has a shallow end and also has railing with steps to help people into the pool. If you would like to attend, please email olivia.cotter@okeq.org to RSVP. Gamily The mission of SAGE Tulsa is to address issues related to lesbian, gay bisexual and transgender aging. In partnership with its constituents and allies, SAGE Tulsa works to achieve a high quality of life for LGBT older adults, supports and advocates for their rights, fosters a greater understanding of aging in all communities and promotes positive images of LGBT life in later years. SAGE Tulsa meets every Tuesday morning at 10:00 am at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Gamily (Gay-Family) is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBT parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Gamily contact olivia.cotter@okeq.org Volunteer of the Month June 2016 Teresa Reno Teresa says "It's important to help out in some way to try and make the world the better place - obviously, but I didn't know where. At several events around town I ran into Toby and talked about volunteering. Many of my friends are members of the LGBT community and equal rights for everyone is one thing that is really important to me, so it was a perfect fit. Also, being raised in a very conservative family and not really sharing their philosophies on many things, it almost feels like making up for the negativity of some of both my own family and others in the community. I'm just an old mother hen - not ashamed of it, but can't help it! Whenever I hear about people being hurtful to others I just want to take everyone in my arms and make it better. Stupid, I know, but it's just how I feel! And since starting there it's made a big difference in my life - especially my Sat. night buddies! Love them all to pieces!" We thank you for your dedication Teresa! If you would like to volunteer contact Jose Vega at jose.vega@okeq.org Lawyer in the Library July 13, August 10, and September 12 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Lawyer in the Library is an opportunity to meet with a lawyer about topics such as family law (divorce, paternity, custody, child support), landlord/tenant , estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment necessary.. Keep Coming Back Meditation Group Every Monday from 6:30 to 7:30 1 of 8 4/23/26, 5:52 PM �OkEq eNews June 28th, 2016 2 of 8 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-June-28th--2016.ht... Level 3's LGBT ERG Presents: Selisse Berry and Workplace Inclusion Event Info Date: Time: Place: Speaker Info Friday, July 8 1O a.m. Central Time Equality Center 621 E. 4th St. OK 74120 Selisse Berry Out & Equal Workplace Advocates Founder and Chief Executive Officer This Narcotics Anonymous meditation meeting has a group meditation followed by reading NA literature and sharing. Everyone is welcome regardless of age race sexual identity or religion, the only requirement for membership is the desire to stop using drugs. There are no dues or fees. We are not affiliated with any outside organization and are self-supporting through our own contributions. Whether you have a dollar for the basket or not please join us and keep coming back. For more information contact, Deborah Spradlin at deborahspradlin2013@gmail.com Healthcare Navigator Bridges: 800 763 6049 North America 08004960828 United Kingdom Outside of those areas (long distance): +1 6477229 118 +44 2081962881 Out & Equal is the world's largest non-profit organization specifically dedicated to creating safe and equitable workplaces for lesbian, gay, bisexu al and transgender (LGBT) people . Do you need assistance with open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare? Meet with Mary Jones, Planned Parenthood's Healthcare Navigator. She will be more than happy to help anyone and everyone who is interested in enrolling with the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare. Contact Mary Jones at 918-587-7421 or mary.jones@ppheartland.org Counseling Services Information Shane.Wil liams@level3.com 1-91 8-54 7-0654 _,.,_ Connechng and Protecting the Networked World Weekdays By appointment Adult individual, Substance Abuse & PTSD counseling is available at no cost. Appointments are required. Contact Jim Scholl 918.631.2722 First Thursday Art Opening - Philip Butler Thursday July 7, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 The July Oklahomans for Equality showcase and exhibit of local artists will feature the works of Phillip Butler beginning with a reception on Thursday, July 7th from 6-9pm and continuing throughout the month. Phillip's education in photography began when he was 17, as a volunteer photographer for his high school newspaper. During those years, he learned the rudiments of composition, exposure control, darkroom processing, and printing. Photography has been a part of his sense of self since that time. Connecting with his passion for exploration and adventure, he was soon traveling for photography. This exhibit contains images from many sources but was inspired by a recent trip to Africa. The wildlife there typically receives center stage, and some is represented in this show; however, the vast Namibian desert (on the evening of, and the morning after a modest rain) provides the kind of light that transforms the landscape into something other worldly. In these images, transcendence is found. Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a Sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required Contact Dr. Kurt Choate, LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org 4/23/26, 5:52 PM �OkEq eNews June 28th, 2016 3 of 8 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-June-28th--2016.ht... Jenna Pike Tuesdays and Thursdays by appointment only. Gender identity, sexual orientation, mood or anxiety concerns, and/or individuals who have experienced a traumatic event. Appointments are required. Ladies Social Club Friday July 8, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 I'm not ENTIRELY certain what form this will take yet. It may be that we pin down a few different options for crafts that can been made in a few hours and require no previous skill, or we all work on one similar craft that requires no experience but will involve some instruction (like when we painted). We'll figure it out! You will want a little more information, we promise, so join our Group on Facebook: OkEq Ladies Social Club. Don't have Facebook? You can also email Kelley, the LSC Facilitator, at ladiessocialclubtulsa@gmail.com and she will fill you in. Hope to see you there! It's going to be *somuchfun*! If you haven't attended an LSC event yet, please check us out! All LGBT & ally women are welcome! Our monthly events at OkEq bring an average of 15-20 fantastic women together from all over our beautiful city. We are developing a sense of community and having a blast! Our Facebook group has also become incredibly active. We see almost daily chatter about organizing group activities out and about in Tulsa and the surrounding areas that are completely independent of our 2nd Friday Events. In fact, right now there are plans in the works to go hiking, float the river this summer, attend various sports events, and way more. Connect with us - contact information is below - and we hope to see your smiling face soon! Connect with us on Facebook by searching for OkEq Ladies Social Club (or click here). Questions? Email Kelley Parker, LSC facilitator, at ladiessocialclubtulsa@gmail.com. Equality Business Alliance Mixer Wednesday July 20, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Hosted by Angel's Pet Funeral Home and Crematory 6598 E BA Frontage Rd., Tulsa, OK 74145 No one wants to think about losing their beloved pet. At Angel's Pet Funeral Home & Crematory, we are here to make a difference in a very difficult time of you life. Angel's Pet Funeral Home & Crematory is the only pet funeral home in the state of Oklahoma that is dedicated solely to you and your four-legged family member. We are not affiliated with any human funeral home or crematory. The Equality Business Alliance networking mixers are terrific venues for you to meet prospective clients. Mixers are open to nonmembers as well as EBA members. Be sure to bring business cards, business information, brochures, etc. Hosting a networking mixer is a great way to showcase your business. You may host at your establishment or use the Equality Center. If you would like to host a mixer, send an email to jose.vega@okeq.org for more information. Keep up with this event on Facebook Tiffany Zwart Monday -Thursday by appointment only. Gender identity, sexual orientation, mood or anxiety concerns, and/or individuals who have experienced a traumatic event. Appointments are required. Passage The group will meet the first Tuesday of every month at 6:00 p.m and is facilitated by Denise Womack. A peer support group with an exploration of the various changes individuals might experience in life. Some examples are marriages or life commitments and break ups, coming out (with possible loses that are involved), death of a loved one, beloved pet, job loss or career change, to name a few. We call this "Passage" because lifechanging events are a process that deserve to be treated with compassion and awareness. We will explore helpful techniques to use to become more mindful and have healthier communication with self and others. In addition, these sessions will learn practical ways to reduce stress. Non-Binary Support Group Third Wednesday of each month from 7-9 p.m. A new support group for folks who identify with non-binary genders, including but not limited to, genderqueer, genderfluid, agender, bigender, neutrois, genderflux, and more. This group will be a safe space to discuss our identities, receive support, and build a strong non-binary community in Tulsa. For information contact Vic Wiener at vfwiener@gmail.com 4/23/26, 5:52 PM �OkEq eNews June 28th, 2016 4 of 8 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-June-28th--2016.ht... SOS Group E ALITY Mondays 7:00 pm This open Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) Recovery and Sobriety Group meets every Monday at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information, visit www.SOSTulsa.org Business Alliance Live Free! Coming Out Workshop 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of the month 7:00 - 8:00 pm. ComingOut@OkEq.org Facilitated by James Prather Territory Days Saturday July 30, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 We need to add on to the school house! Aunt Eller a.k.a. Toby Jenkins is hosting a barbecue dinner and barn dance to raise the funds. The territory folks need to get together and raise the roof. Oklahomans for Equality is presently raising capital funds to renovate the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. The Board of Directors and Trustees have unanimously approved an $800,000 capital renovation project. The garage, kenosha suite and special events room on the eastside of the center are slated for remodel and renovations. In 2015 over 50,000 individuals participated in programs and utilized our services creating an urgency for Oklahomans for Equality to: Brought to You Bi the Letter B First Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m. • expand medical services addressing LGBT health disparities • convert food service areas into commercial grade kitchen space • develop nutrition and wellness programs for LGBT older adults • broaden substance abuse counseling and support services • serve the growing numbers of LGBTQ youth in foster care • widen our programs for unemployed young adults and those homeless • increase services and programming for LGBTQ families with children • create more social programming space for fine arts and education events $500-Table for 8 with open bar, barbecue dinner, and barn dance The group is open to all bi, pan, queer, fluid folks and their allies. $75-Individual seat with open bar, barbecue dinner, and barn dance. $50-Individual seat with cash bar, barbecue dinner, and barn dance $30-Barn dance admission with open bar $20-Barn dance admission and 1 drink ticket Tickets are available now. To purchase, click on the corresponding link above. Brunch with Brought to You Bi the Letter B SAGE Tulsa (Service & Advocacy For Gay Elders) Saturday July 16, 12:30 p.m. Dilly Diner 402 E. 2nd ST., Tulsa, OK, 74120 Please join us for the first social event hosted by Brought to You Bi the Letter B! We will be meeting at Dilly Diner on July 16th at 12:30PM. This brunch is for bi/pan/queer/fluid+ folks and their allies, so all are welcome. Please RSVP via e-mail to biprogramsokeq@gmail.com . We look forward to see everyone and joining to build our community!" Brought to You Bi the Letter B, the bisexual programming group for the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. We are happy to be able to serve the bi/pan/queer/fluid+ community. Equality Center Pride Store • Prices have been reduced! These beautiful t-shirts celebrating the 2016 Tulsa Pride are available in our Pride Store for $15.00. Tie-dye is also available for $20.00 Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan ■ . . Tulsa Area Prime Timers 4/23/26, 5:52 PM �OkEq eNews June 28th, 2016 5 of 8 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-June-28th--2016.ht... 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 Be sure to "Like" the OkEq Pride Store Facebook page to keep up with the new items and new sale items Yoga by Zach EVERY SUNDAY @4:30 pm Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library "Some Assembly Required: The Not-So-Secret Life of a Transgender Teen" By Arin Andrews Seventeen-year-old Arin Andrews shares all the hilarious, painful, and poignant details of undergoing gender reassignment as a high school student in this winning memoir. We've all felt uncomfortable in our own skin at some point, and we've all been told that "it's just a part of growing up." But for Arin Andrews, it wasn't a phase that would pass. He had been born in the body of a girl and there seemed to be no relief in sight... In this revolutionary memoir, Arin details the journey that led him to make the life-transforming decision to undergo gender reassignment as a high school junior. In his captivatingly witty, honest voice, Arin reveals the challenges he faced as a girl, the humiliation and anger he felt after getting kicked out of his private school, and all the changes-both mental and physical-he experienced once his transition began. Arin also writes about the thrill of meeting and dating a young transgender woman named Katie Hill...and the heartache that followed after they broke up. & $5.00 per Session iSS ( - Some Assembly Required is a true coming-of-age story about knocking down obstacles and embracing family, friendship, and first love. But more than that, it is a reminder that self-acceptance does not come readymade with a manual and spare parts. Rather, some assembly is always required. Gender Outreach TheNot-So-Se<:,etUf, <1>f1Tr1n1gand1rTHn AR IN ANDREWS Wednesdays 7:30 pm (First time interview required before attending) Email sharon.queen@okeq.org The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. Find this selection and more by visiting the Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library . Lambda Al-Anon Group Every Friday 7 p.m. You are invited to participate in a research study of health care related experiences shared by transgender and gender nonconforming individuals in rural or remote areas. As a participant, you will be invited to share your perspectives and experience in a 1 hour interview. Upon completing the interview, you will have the opportunity to be entered in a drawing for a $20 gift certificate from Amazon.com by submitting your email address. Your email address will not be connected to your responses and will only be used to send you the link for the Amazon.com electronic gift card code if your email is randomly selected in the drawing. For more information, or to participate, please contact Douglas Knutson by calling 405-459-0241 or by writing to douglas.knutson@okstate.edu. Survivors of Incest Anonymous Every Saturday 12:30 pm Calling all rural transgender and gender nonconforming individuals to participate in a research study SIA strives to empower those who have survived childhood sexual abuse (who are not abusing any child), who want to become survivors and thrivers. For more information, visit siawso.org You are invited to participate in a research study of health care related experiences shared by transgender and gender nonconforming individuals in rural and remote areas. As a participant, you will be invited to share your perspectives and experiences in a 1 hour interview. Enter a drawing for a $20 Amazon Gift Card Game Night Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the 4/23/26, 5:52 PM �OkEq eNews June 28th, 2016 6 of 8 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-June-28th--2016.ht... For more information or to participate contact Douglas Knutson at: Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno douglas.knutson@okstate.edu Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Room Rentals The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has many spaces for your next meeting or event. To check dates, reserve your next event or receive pricing information, contact sharon.queen@okeq.org Stop by for a quick view of the Event Center and pick up a space rental sheet. EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and community. Workforce Oklahoma Access Point Open every day Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-bystep instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. Guiding Right HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Monday 4 - 8 pm Testing provided by Guiding Right Testing Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Friday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 7 pm Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Check www.okeq.org for testing 4/23/26, 5:52 PM �OkEq eNews June 28th, 2016 7 of 8 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-June-28th--2016.ht... dates. Intimate Partner Violence Survivors Support Group Last Wednesday of each month from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Domestic violence is the use of physical, sexual, threatening or emotional force to frighten, intimidate and control an intimate partner. This support and educational group is for individuals who have survived domestic violence and are ready to explore their personal healing process and find hope. The group will provide emotional support, information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal, and may include specific goals such as creating a safety plan, reducing risk of future violence, increasing positive coping skills and addressing the impact of trauma. A specialized therapist will provide the free services, and confidentiality is paramount. For more information contact Jim Scholl at 918.631.2722 Sexual Assault Survivors Support Group Last Wednesday of each month from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Sexual assault is any forced or coerced sexual activity, such as unwanted touching or forced penetration committed against a person's will or without consent. This support group will meet together to discuss their experiences, share ideas, and provide emotional support for one another. Additionally, highly trained providers will offer information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal. Specific goals for sessions may include crises stabilization, safety planning, increasing selfregulatory skills, addressing trauma through cognitive processing, reconnecting to support systems, family and the community, and preventing re-victimization. All services are free of charge, and confidentiality is paramount. For more information contact Jim Scholl at 918.631.2722. MISSION: Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals and families through 4/23/26, 5:52 PM �OkEq eNews June 28th, 2016 8 of 8 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-June-28th--2016.ht... advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Toby Jenkins Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org Olivia Cotter Office Manager Olivia.Cotter@OkEq.org Sharon Queen Facilities Coordinator Sharon.Queen@OkEq.org Jose Vega Program Coordinator Jose.Vega@OkEq.org Alex Wade Special Projects Alex.Wade@OkEq.org Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Hours: Mon - Sat Noon-9 p.m. | Sun Noon-6 p.m. Oklahomans for Equality | 621 E. 4th Street | Tulsa, OK 74120 | 918.743.4297 www.okeq.org 4/23/26, 5:52 PM � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource [Sub-Series] OKEQ > Publications > OKEQ eNews Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Neill Equality Center Equality Center OkEq OkEq Equality Center Oklahomans for Equality Oklahomans for Equality (OKEQ) Pride Pride 2016 pride festival Tulsa Pride Tulsa Pride 2016 Tulsa Pride Events Tulsa Pride Festival https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/b82a70f1ad7f70addb5662c1f51dc527.pdf 766a04e3b19ec41ee154eb9cd49f4557 PDF Text Text Tina Ann Pendola April 22, 1949 - August 4, 2016 Tina A. Pendola, 67, of Tulsa, Oklahoma died on Thursday, August 4, 2016. She was born on April 22, 1949, in Peoria, Illinois, the daughter of Joseph and Lorene (Aupperle) Pendola. Tina proudly served our country in the United States Army from 1973-1976, then worked Civil Service and at the Denver VA Hospital before coming to Tulsa in 1981. She worked at the Tulsa County Courthouse in Administrative Services for eight years, and then as a Veterans Employment Representative for the Oklahoma Employment Commission in the Broken Arrow office until 1995 when she had to quit due to health issues. She continued to be an advocate for veterans issues, and helped start the first group for women veterans in Tulsa. Helping and supporting all veterans became her primary mission in life. She is survived by her partner of thirty years, Sharon Segler, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, niece, Tammy Schaefer, of Edelstein, Illinois, sister in law, Karen Pendola, and nephew, Tony Pendola, both of Apex, North Carolina, sister in law, Pat Richardt, and nieces, Vicki Geffery, and Debbi Kessler, all of Oceanside, California, and numerous other family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Mike Pendola, Tony Pendola, sister, Marilyn Pendola, and half brother, Charles “Bud” Richardt. A celebration of Tina’s life will be held at 9:00 AM, on August 10, 2016 at Floral Haven Memorial Gardens, 6500 S, 129th E. Ave., Broken Arrow, OK 74012, which will include The Patriot Guard of Tulsa as well “Taps” and presentation of the Flag by the United States Army Honor Guard. Tina requested, in lieu of flowers, memorial donations be made in her name to WIMSA (Women In Military Service for America) memorial foundation, Inc., by visiting womensmemorial.org or donate in her name to the DAV, Tulsa Chapter 32, 3131 E. Pine Street, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74110. �Comments “ I worked with Tina at Tulsa County in Administration Services. She was fun to be around and always made me laugh. She always cared about others and was a good friend. I think of her from time to time and and have fond memories of her. I just discovered her passing and am very sorry to hear about it. I will always remember her. Robert Brown - September 28, 2019 at 12:44 PM “ I just discovered that Tina had died. We were out of town when it happened and missed hearing the news. We both enjoyed working with her when Floral Haven did their salute to Women in Military Service. She was an amazing lady! Steve and Cheryl Moeller Steve and Cheryl Moeller - May 27, 2017 at 09:48 PM “ Sent a gift in memory of Tina Ann Pendola Larry & Lana Hurt (Patriot Guard Riders) - August 09, 2016 at 03:12 PM “ If it wasn't for Tina's compassion I would not be alive. She literally saved my life by introducing me to the benefits available to female Veterans. Tina and I became life long friends and will be lovingly missed. Her friend, Peggy Mantin Peggy Mantin - August 08, 2016 at 06:43 PM � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource [Series] Oklahoma LGBT+ History > In Memoriam Description An account of the resource <strong>Physical Media:</strong> <br /><br /><br /><strong>Digital Media:</strong> Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document Tina Ann Pendola April 22, 1949 - August 4, 2016 Tina A. Pendola, 67, of Tulsa, Oklahoma died on Thursday, August 4, 2016. She was born on April 22, 1949, in Peoria, Illinois, the daughter of Joseph and Lorene (Aupperle) Pendola. Tina proudly served our country in the United States Army from 1973-1976, then worked Civil Service and at the Denver VA Hospital before coming to Tulsa in 1981. She worked at the Tulsa County Courthouse in Administrative Services for eight years, and then as a Veterans Employment Representative for the Oklahoma Employment Commission in the Broken Arrow office until 1995 when she had to quit due to health issues. She continued to be an advocate for veterans issues, and helped start the first group for women veterans in Tulsa. 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Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Free and Open to the Public Perspectives: LGBT People of Color October EBA Mixer Non-Binary Support Group OKEQ Rooftop Rally Enjoy an evening of prose, poetry, and Power, discussing race, love and survival with Tabias Olajuawon, JD, author of Godless Circumcisions: A Recollecting & Remembering of Blackness, Queerness, and Flows of Survivance. October Volunteer of the Month October Video eNews This event will showcase the Black and/or Queer (BlaQueer) Magic within us all, that (open) secret weapon we've long groomed, through the presentation of our truths, our power, our "us" via art, prose, poetry and power. Throughout this reading of Tabias Olajuawon's book of essays, poetry and cultural critiques--Godless Circumcisions--we engage in a rich discussion of race, sexuality and power; the issues animating our life and times. There will also be a book signing for those interested in making a purchase. Condomania! Fun Home Who's Gonna Love Me Now? Tulsa Pride Bingo Halloween Edition Intimate Partner Violence & Sexual Assault Survivor Support Group Reviews & Features "First Thursday" Art Opening Healing, Haunting, and Survival: A Review of Tabias Wilson's Godless Circumcisions OurQueerArt Feature: TABIAS OLAJUAWON WILSON, KANSAS WRITER, INTERVIEW Tabias Olajuawon Wilson Writes, Re-embers BlaQueer Survival: Artist Call for 2018 Tabias Olajuawon Wilson Tufts 13' (BA), Howard Law 17' (JD), UT Austin (PhD) 2021 TULSA PROJECT THEATRE Pride Store Rainbow Library Tabias Olajuawon in Godless Circumcisions www.tabiasolajuawon.com Out for TCC Tulsa American Film Festival: "Your Way Back to Me" Sunday October 15, 3:00 p.m. Gilcrease Museum 1400 North Gilcrease Museum Road Tulsa, OK, 74127 Free to the public, this documentary tells the story of Hannah Sheridan, a half Cheyenne, half Kiowa lesbian born in El Reno, Oklahoma. After a decade away from home and following a career in the U.S. Navy, Hannah returns to her community to fulfill her role in the mourning rituals to honor her recently deceased relatives. http://www.tulsaamericanfilmfest.com/special-screenings-schedule-2017/2017/10/14/feature-film-7-gilcreaserpf4w OkEq Board Meeting Monthly Meeting 7:00 p.m. Thursday, October 19 Dennis R. Neill Equality Center All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members T-shirt Printing and Open Mic Night Wednesday, October 11, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 OkEq Art Exhibition The October Oklahomans for Equality showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature an exhibit of the combined works of Carlyn Ritter, Kate, Kline and Shauna Henry, beginning with a reception on Thursday, October 5th from 6-9pm and continuing throughout the month. These three creative artists tempt you with this invitation: "Journey with us to the secret world of dolls. Look through the keyholes, in the shadowy parts of the forest, or even in the hidden recesses of your mind. From sweet to sinister, they live in the in between places. Sewn, twisted and sculpted into being, they will whisper their stories to you if only you will listen". Family Ties 4/24/26, 4:06 PM �OkEq eNews October 10th, 2017 2 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-October-10th--2017... T-shirt printing and open mic to tell your coming out story. Bring your own t-shirt for printing your own message on a t-shirt. T-shirt printing is free. A white t-shirt will show your design best. Open mic tell your story through comedy, poetry, spoken word, performance. Family Ties is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBT parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Family Ties contact andy@grimesco.net Live Free! Coming Out Worksh op Mondays 6 :00-7:00 p.m. ComingOut@OkEq.org Free to participate, this course is designed for individuals coming to terms with their sexuality with presentations on how to come out to family, friends and coworkers. Question and answer session in a supportive and informed environment. Please contact ComingOut@OkEq.org Lawyer in the Library October 11 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Lawyer in the Library is an opportunity to meet with a lawyer about topics such as family law (divorce, paternity, custody, child support), landlord/tenant , estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment necessary.. Healthcare Navigator Affordable Care Healthcare Navigator Every Thursday 1:00-4:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 Do you need assistance with open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare? Meet with Mary Jones, Planned Parenthood's Healthcare Navigator, in the Rainbow Library. She will be more than happy to help anyone and everyone who is interested in enrolling with the Affordable Care Act. Thursdays 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Do you need assistance with open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare? Meet with Mary Jones, Planned Parenthood's Healthcare Navigator. She will be more than happy to help anyone and everyone who is interested in enrolling with the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare. Contact Mary Jones at 918-587-4621 or mary.jones@ppgreatplains.org Join the Southern Pride Drum Group Thursday October 12 , 7:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Counseling Services Southern Pride drum group is the only drum group of its kind in the entire world, being the only drum comprised of mainly 2 spirit (GLBT Native) members and their families. They have travelled all across the US and Canada singing for powwows, gatherings and Pride events for more than 10 years with more than 100 years of combined experience singing at the drum. Currently they are seeking to teach drumming and singing and drum etiquette at the Equality Center in Tulsa and add to their tight knit drum family. Counselors are donating their services to Oklahomans for Equality. Please be patient when setting up appointment times. It can take up to 2 weeks for them to find an available time to see you. Ladies Social Club: Pumpkin Carving & Painting! Friday, October 13 at 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 I , BYO pumpkins! We'll have carving tools, but if you have some, please bring them. We'll also have painting supplies if you'd like to paint your pumpkins (like the tiny ones!) .. ,..,\ .... e;~ ,.I\ I :...~ ~:,4 luJ ~i& t.i,, ... ~ - Dr. Kurt Choate Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a 4/24/26, 4:06 PM �OkEq eNews October 10th, 2017 3 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-October-10th--2017... "Before The I Do" Saturday October 14, 12:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 "Before The I Do" gives couples practical tools to use now and as their relationship grows. The workshop covers keys to a great relationship, how to solve conflicts, how to keep the romance alive and much more. Whether you're just starting out together or have been together for years, you will benefit from attending. Come see for yourself and join the thousands of Oklahomans who are now experiencing more satisfaction in their relationships! Sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required Contact Dr. Kurt Choate, LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org OSU Tulsa Counseling Center Class will be held at Oklahomans for Equality on October 14 from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. Reservations are required. Email Carrie at carriegracelittle@gmail.com to reserve your space today Perspectives: LGBT People of Color Saturday, October 14, 1:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 According to a Gallup poll, one-third of individuals who identify as LGBT are people of color. Recently, the pride flag was redesigned to recognize LGBT people of color by adding brown and black stripes. People who identify with multiple minorities face unique challenges that can make every day life more difficult. Please join us to hear stories from a panel of Tulsans who will share their personal experience about living as an LGBT person of color, answer questions about their experiences, and talk about the challenges they face in their day-to-day life. Diversity Benefactor Sponsors: CF Industries Diversity Supporting Sponsors: Explorer Pipeline OU Physicians Southwest Airlines Alyssa Pasquini is a mental health counseling intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She is passionate about assisting clients who are a part of the LGBTQQIA+ community who experience a range of concerns including issues surrounding gender identity, sexual/ affectional orientation, and mood or anxiety concerns. Appointments with Alyssa can be made by calling the OSU Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 5 94-85 68 . EBA Mixer Wednesday October 18th, 6:00 p.m. Hosted by Equality Business Alliance Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 E UALITY Business Alliance Amanda Rogers is a mental health counseling intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She welcomes the opportunity to work with persons with concerns related to gender identity, sexual or affectional orientation, relationship issues, mood/anxiety concerns and trauma. She is passionate about social justice and working with the LGBTQQIA+ community. Appointments can be scheduled with Amanda by calling the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at 918-594-8568 . The EBA exists to strengthen Gay Welcoming businesses in the Tulsa community by: * Providing a directory of Gay Welcoming businesses in the Tulsa community: http://www.okeq.org/equality-business-alliance.html * Creating regular networking opportunities with these businesses; and * Creating professional environments where Gay Welcoming businesses can meet to have their voices heard on important issues that affect how we do business and our quality of life. Benefits of Membership: * Inclusion in EBA Directory on the OkEq Website * Email updates of EBA events and opportunities * Invitation to Networking Events and ability to host future events * Marketing opportunities at EBA and community events You can join the EBA online at one of our mixers or business meetings, or fill out and application at the Dennis R Neill Equality Center. Temple Hull is a mental health counseling intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She has experience counseling transgender, bisexual, lesbian, gay and asexual persons, and looks forward to working with all individuals represented in the bright colors of the rainbow flag. Appointments with Temple can be made by calling the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at 918-594-8568. Merrill Reiter, M.S., is in the Counseling Psychology Doctoral 4/24/26, 4:06 PM �OkEq eNews October 10th, 2017 4 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-October-10th--2017... Program at Oklahoma State University. She is a mental health counselor at OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. Merrill is passionate about social justice, advocacy and counseling. She enjoys working with people of all identities and strives to make her sessions a safe place for all clients. She has experience working with LGBTQ+ people and welcomes the opportunity to work with persons with concerns related to sexual or affectional orientation, gender identity, mood/ anxiety, depression, self-injury, death/grief, and those experiencing major changes or transitions in life. Appointments with Merrill can be made by calling the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 594-8568 The Equality Business Alliance networking mixers are terrific venues for you to meet prospective clients. Mixers are open to non-members as well as EBA members. Be sure to bring business cards, business information, brochures, etc. Hosting a networking mixer is a great way to showcase your business. You may host at your establishment or use the Equality Center. If you would like to host a mixer, send an email to jose.vega@okeq.org for more information. Non-Binary Support Group Wednesday October 18, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa OK 74120 This support group is for folks who identify with non-binary genders, including but not limited to, genderqueer, genderfluid, agender, bigender, neutrois, genderflux, and more. This group will be a safe space to discuss our identities, receive support, and build a strong non-binary community in Tulsa. For information contact the center at 918-743-4297 Kathy Kavanaugh is a doctoral counseling psychology intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She is dedicated to working with clients of all identities (including all sexual and affectional orientations, gender identities, races, ethnicities, and ages) from a multicultural perspective. Kathy works with clients to address concerns regarding anxiety, mood, sexual and gender identity development, and overall personal enrichment. To schedule an appointment with Kathy, please contact the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 594-8568. OKEQ Rooftop Rally Anti-Bullying Thursday, October 19 at 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Oklahomans for Equality is going purple and blowing the center's roof off! Let's show LGBT youth they're not alone. Let's stand together against bullying for Spirit day October 19th, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. on top of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center! We invite everyone to wear purple and join this year's ultimate rooftop rally! Your purple shirt is your ticket in and symbolizes your support for LGBT youth as well as speaking out against bullying. For more information email toby.jenkins@okeq.org PARTY BOI Movie Night with QPOC Group Friday October 20, 6:00 p.m. Circle Cinema 10 S Lewis Ave, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74104 Mark Taracuk, MSEd, NCC is a doctoral student in counseling psychology at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. He received his master's degree in counseling from Indiana University and is a National Certified Counselor. Mark has past experience working with members of the LGBTQ+ community on a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, spiritual concerns, trauma, intimate partner violence, and concerns related to gender identity. Appointments with Mark can be made by calling the OSU Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 594-8568. A new documentary that focuses on the effects of crystal meth addiction in relation to the LGBTQ community of color. The film features real stories of real people who are thinking about, dealing with, and surviving crystal meth addiction. It is an untold tale from the urban perspective that has the possibility to change the perception of the "parTy & play" life style within inner city queer demographics. The riveting accounts and cinematic portrayals grant an informative and captivating documentary sure to bring awareness to all audiences. Directed by Michael Rice, a Booker T. Washington graduate. For ticket information click here October Volunteer of the Month Westly Dotson Westly's favorite part of volunteering with OKEQ is "seeing the genuine sense of belonging and support that the center provides. For many people, this is the only place they feel truly welcome." When I am not volunteering, you can find me working a 9-5, watching Let's Plays and Korean and Southern cooking shows on YouTube, playing video games, reading in bed, or plotting world domination. My favorite thing to do at the center is visit the Art Gallery. I come from an art background and I love that the center has a space to showcase many different styles of expression. I volunteer on Wednesdays, so I am also Jennie Martin is a Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate and Counseling Psychology Doctoral Intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She enjoys working with LGBTQQIA+ community members on a wide variety of topics including relationship/family concerns, body image, community advocacy, religiosity/ spirituality concerns, trauma, and more. She has experience with family and couples 4/24/26, 4:06 PM �OkEq eNews October 10th, 2017 5 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-October-10th--2017... partial to the gender support group that I see every week. The group really seems like a close knit family. I would definitely recommend volunteering at OKEQ. People need this center. It's more than just programming and resources. Volunteers are what make this center keep running and successful. For those who are unable to contribute financially, know that there is a way for you to show your support. counseling and is passionate about advocating for social justice. Appointments can be scheduled with Jennie by calling the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at 918-594-8568. Thank you for your dedication Westly! If you would like to volunteer, click here or contact Jose Vega at jose.vega@okeq.org October Video eNews Non-Binary Support Group Third Wednesday of each month from 7-9 p.m. A new support group for folks who identify with non-binary genders, including but not limited to, genderqueer, genderfluid, agender, bigender, neutrois, genderflux, and more. This group will be a safe space to discuss our identities, receive support, and build a strong non-binary community in Tulsa. For information contact Vic Wiener at vfwiener@gmail.com SOS Group Mondays 7:00 pm This open Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) Recovery and Sobriety Group meets every Monday at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information, visit www.SOSTulsa.org Condomania! Brought to You Bi the Letter B Saturday October 21, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74120 When planning our annual fundraiser this year, we thought-why not a party featuring condom-fashions? CONDOMANIA will be an amazing party, public awareness event, and fundraiser for The Little Blue House. The event will feature models presenting original designs of fashion accessories made out of condoms! Through Condomania we tell our community that: * Sexual health is an important part of overall health * Sexual health can be discussed and promoted * Our community will not be bullied into silence and shame around universal issues of sexuality and reproductive health. Second Tuesday and fourth Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. coNDQ~ANIAJ OXBillTIITffffi ffiJill7 • a ~UNdraiser with fashion food, and friuo\i\1 We hope you will join us for some fashion, food, and frivolity featuring condoms as wearable art! Costume attire IS encouraged! A buffet dinner is provided and there will be a cash bar. Sponsorships are available! The group is open to all bi, pan, queer, fluid folks and their allies. Click here to purchase tickets Fun Home - Presented by American Theatre Company Oct. 21, 26-28, 8:00 p.m., Oct. 22, 2:00 p.m. John H. Williams Theatre Tulsa Performing Arts Center 110 E 2nd St, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74103 Winner of the 2015 Tony Award for Best Musical! A fresh and brilliantly told story adapted by Lisa Kron and Jeanine Tesori from Alison Bechdel's 2006 graphic memoir of the same name, the show is marked by Gothic twists, a family funeral home, sexual angst and great books. As she works on her memoir in the present day, successful middle-aged cartoonist Alison Bechdel recalls two time periods in her life. The first is her childhood, around age 10, when she struggles against her father's obsessive demands and begins to identify her own sexuality. The second is her first year in college when she begins her first relationship. Click here to purchase tickets - Use discount code "funhome1" Who's Gonna Love Me Now? SAGE Tulsa (Service & Advocacy For Gay Elders) Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan II • . Wednesday, October 25th, 6:00 p.m. Circle Cinema 10 S. Lewis Avenue, Tulsa Tickets are $10 (On Sale Now!) Synopsis: Saar is an HIV positive gay man living in London, where he found refuge from the religious kibbutz where he grew up in Israel. Ever since he was diagnosed with HIV, Saar has craved his family's love, while they struggle with fears and prejudices. Saar and the rest of the London Gay Men's Chorus provide a glorious soundtrack for this documentary about the power of forgiveness and the power that home has, no matter how far we go. Introduced by Toby Jenkins, Executive Director, Equality Center of Oklahoma Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit 4/24/26, 4:06 PM �OkEq eNews October 10th, 2017 6 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-October-10th--2017... LOVE ME-· • NOW? ••:, Website: www.circlecinema.com ~ the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 NEWfll~BV !MANN BRO!Hl~S v Gender Support Program Official Selection - Oklahoma Jewish Film Festival, Oct. 22-25 Tulsa Pride Bingo Halloween Edition Friday, October 27, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Tulsa PRIDE BINGO is back and just in time for Halloween. Get your scary or outrageous costume ready because there will be prizes for the best costumes. The beautiful and glamorous Nicole Carrington will fly in from Vegas and she has invited Rainbow Granny and Trailer Trash Teresa to join her for our Halloween Bingo Bash. DJ Alex says "get your lip syncing Halloween selections ready." Wednesdays 7:30 pm (First time interview required before attending) Email sharon.queen@okeq.org The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. Lambda Al-Anon Group Every Friday 7 p.m. $20 for general admission $30 Adult Beverage admission includes 3 drink tickets $225 Table for 8 people which includes open bar for your table Survivors of Incest Anonymous Every Saturday 12:30 pm Intimate Partner Violence & Sexual Assault Survivor Support Group Wednesday November 1, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 SIA strives to empower those who have survived childhood sexual abuse (who are not abusing any child), who want to become survivors and thrivers. For more information, visit siawso.org First Wednesday of each month from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Domestic violence is the use of physical, sexual, threatening or emotional force to frighten, intimidate and control an intimate partner. This support and educational group is for individuals who have survived domestic violence and are ready to explore their personal healing process and find hope. The group will provide emotional support, information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal, and may include specific goals such as creating a safety plan, reducing risk of future violence, increasing positive coping skills and addressing the impact of trauma. Sexual assault is any forced or coerced sexual activity, such as unwanted touching or forced penetration committed against a person's will or without consent. This support group will meet together to discuss their experiences, share ideas, and provide emotional support for one another. Additionally, highly trained providers will offer information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal. Specific goals for sessions may include crises stabilization, safety planning, increasing self-regulatory skills, addressing trauma through cognitive processing, reconnecting to support systems, family and the community, and preventing re-victimization. All services are free of charge, and confidentiality is paramount. For more information contact Jim Scholl at 918.631.2722. Equality Center Renovations Grand Opening Thursday, November 2, 5:30 p.m. Cocktail Hour 7:00 p.m. - Ribbon Cutting Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Game Night Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno Honored Guest, Mayor GT Bynum and entertainers, Rebecca Ungerman, Pat Hobbs, and Eric Himan will be here for the Event Center Grand Opening and dedication of the new windows. GRAND OPENING "First Thursday" Art Opening November 2, 6:00 - 9:00 pm The November Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature an exhibit of works by Mallory Taylor. The show begins with a reception on Thursday, November 2nd from 6-9pm where there will be a door prize drawn of the artist's work. The show continues throughout the month. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Room Rentals The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has many spaces for your next meeting or event. To check dates, reserve your next event or receive pricing information, contact sharon.queen@okeq.org Stop by for a quick view of the Event Center and pick up a space rental sheet. EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and community. Mallory Taylor is a self-taught artist born in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She is of Osage, Cherokee, Blackfoot, Crow, Black Dutch and Irish decent. Her acrylic paintings and pencil drawings are expressionistic in nature. In an attempt to preserve her Native American culture through her contemporary style, she will often include handwritten explanations of the stories and historical artifacts represented within her work. Ms. Taylors work has been exhibited at the Oklahoma Indian Art Gallery in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, the Muskogee Creek Nation Museum Okmulgee, Oklahoma, The Jacobson House in Norman, Oklahoma, The 4/24/26, 4:06 PM �OkEq eNews October 10th, 2017 7 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-October-10th--2017... Corridor in the Paseo Art District, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, in addition to other venues. Her work is currently exhibited at Pop Gallery, Sante Fe, New Mexico, Bella Fine Art in Monument, Colorado, The Bishop Gallery, Brooklyn, New York and will be showcased in a traveling show in 2017 with Native Pop. She also has murals in downtown Tulsa, Oklahoma in the Brady Art District located near Guthrie Green. Ms. Taylor is most proud of the fact that her work is currently exhibited at the Fred Jones Museum in Norman, Oklahoma, alongside works by her father, Robert Taylor, who has been a great influence on her work. Ms. Taylor hopes that her work evokes the emotion and beauty of both past and present-day Native American culture not only for Native Americans but all races and Nationalities. Please follow her work on Facebook and Instagram: https://www.facebook.com/InspiredArtByMTaylor/ and @InspiredArtbyMTaylor Artist Call for 2018 The OkEq gallery at the Dennis R Neill Equality center in Tulsa, Oklahoma is now accepting proposals for the 2018 Exhibition Calendar. Our gallery encourages emerging artists who create fresh, challenging work in all media, including installation works to apply. Details: Each chosen exhibit will be on display for approximately 30 days. OkEq will host the opening night reception for the artist(s), on the first Thursday of the month. Each exhibit is installed on the Tuesday prior. No additional work will be accepted after initial delivery. There will be a 30% commission on work sold. Artists will be asked to donate a piece as a door prize which will be awarded by a drawing at close of opening night. Artists will also provide artwork labels (title, price, etc) for each piece. A bio and artist statement are due to the OkEq gallery on the 1st of the month prior to the exhibit, for publicity purposes. How to Apply: Proposals should include a paragraph or two about your vision for an exhibit, as well as 5 jpg images which represent your current work. All proposals must be submitted by email. Proposals incorporating the work of two artists or a small group are also acceptable. Artists who have not shown in the gallery before will be given priority consideration. Please let us know if your idea for an exhibit will require months to prepare or if you have calendar restrictions. We would also like to know if you could be ready to go quickly, as those early months are sometimes hard to fill. Deadline for submissions is October 20, 2017. Notifications will be sent out by November 3, 2017. Please submit by e-mail to jose.vega@okeq.org , with the subject heading "OkEq gallery proposal" Tulsa Project Theatre Season 2017-2018 Tulsa Performing Arts Center - Charles E. Norman Theatre 110 E 2nd St, Tulsa, OK 74103 Today, Tulsa Project Theatre (TPT), the city's only theatre company operating under an Actors Equity Association (AEA) contract, announced its 2017-2018 season. Three of the season's productions are in collaboration with other AEA affiliates - two from Oklahoma City and one with whom fans of the hit TV shows, Big Bang Theory and Speechless, may be familiar. In February 2018, TPT returns to the intimate Norman Theatre at the Tulsa PAC to present the Regional Premiere of John Ross Bowie's FOUR CHORDS AND A GUN. This brand new non-musical play centers on the iconic punk band, The Ramones, as they record their fifth album with eccentric music producer, Phil Spector. Focusing on the period in 1979-1980 when the band stood on the edge of breaking out, and Spector needed a hit, this intense black comedy sheds light on an important and overlooked moment in rock history. FOUR CHORDS AND A GUN was written by actor and comedian John Ross Bowie, best known for his role as Barry Kripke in the CBS show THE BIG BANG THEORY and currently as Jimmy Dimeo on the ABC show SPEECHLESS. FOUR CHORDS AND A GUN runs February 16-25, 2018. TICK...TICK...BOOM! is an autobiographical musical by Jonathan Larson, the late Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Awardwinning composer of Rent, which tells the story of a composer and the sacrifices he made to achieve his big break, eventually leading to a Broadway blockbuster. His girlfriend wants to get married and move out of the city, his best friend is making big bucks on Madison Avenue and, yet, Jon is still waiting tables and trying to write the great American rock musical. Set in 1990, this compelling story of personal discovery embraces the universal ideal of holding onto your dreams through life's most difficult challenges. Before RENT, there was TICK...TICK...BOOM! The production will run for a weekend in Oklahoma City before arriving in Tulsa for a limited run on April 27 - 29, 2018. Workforce Oklahoma Access Point Open every day Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-by-step instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Friday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 7 pm Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. Intimate Partner Violence& Sexual Assault Survivor Support Group First Wednesday of each month from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Domestic violence is the use of physical, sexual, threatening or emotional force to frighten, intimidate and control an intimate partner. This support and educational group is for individuals who have survived domestic violence and are ready to explore their personal healing process and find hope. The group will provide emotional support, information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal, and may include specific goals such as creating a safety plan, reducing risk of future violence, increasing positive coping skills and addressing the impact of trauma. Sexual assault is any forced or coerced sexual activity, such as unwanted touching or forced penetration committed against a person's will or without consent. This support group will meet together to discuss their experiences, share ideas, and provide emotional support for one another. Additionally, highly trained providers will offer information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal. Specific goals for sessions may include crises stabilization, safety planning, increasing self-regulatory skills, addressing trauma through cognitive processing, reconnecting to support systems, family and the community, and preventing re-victimization. All services are free of charge, and confidentiality is paramount. For more information contact Jim Scholl at 918.631.2722. Tulsa Project Theatre will close its seventh season in the Liddy Doenges Theatre with another Oklahoma Premiere of the rock opera LIZZIE, set to run July 13-22, 2018. On a sweltering summer morning in 1892, in a small new England city, a prominent business man and his wife were brutally axed to death in their home. Their youngest daughter, Lizzie Borden was the prime suspect and her trial was a coast-to-coast media sensation. LIZZIE features four women fronting a six-piece rock band. LIZZIE is sex, rage, betrayal, blood, murder, and American mythology set to a scorching rock score. Visit www.tulsaprojecttheatre.com for more information Equality Center Pride Store 2017 Tulsa Pride Shirts are still a vailable in the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Pride Store for $20.00 MISSION: Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Toby Jenkins Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org 4/24/26, 4:06 PM �OkEq eNews October 10th, 2017 8 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-October-10th--2017... Olivia Cotter Office Manager Olivia.Cotter@OkEq.org Sharon Queen Facilities Coordinator Sharon.Queen@OkEq.org Be sure to "Like" the OkEq Pride Store Facebook page to keep up with the new items and new sale items Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library "Binge" By: Tyler Oakley Jose Vega Program Coordinator Jose.Vega@OkEq.org Pop-culture phenomenon, social rights advocate, and the most prominent LGBTQ+ voice on YouTube, Tyler Oakley brings you Binge , his New York Times bestselling collection of witty, personal, and hilarious essays. For someone who made a career out of over-sharing on the Internet, Tyler has a shocking number of personal mishaps and shenanigans to reveal in his first book: experiencing a legitimate rage blackout in a Cheesecake Factory; negotiating a tense standoff with a White House official; crashing a car in front of his entire high school, in an Arby's uniform; projectile vomiting while bartering with a grandmother; and so much more. In Binge, Tyler delivers his best untold, hilariously side-splitting moments with the trademark flair that made him a star. Find this selection and more by visiting the Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library . ' . . TYLER OAKLEY Alex Wade Special Projects Alex.Wade@OkEq.org WED ESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2017 TCC ETRO CAMPUS STUDENT UNION 4/24/26, 4:06 PM �OkEq eNews October 10th, 2017 9 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-October-10th--2017... 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM Co-sponsored with Oklahomans For Equality TULSA COMMUNITY COLLEGE TulsaCC.edu 4/24/26, 4:06 PM �OkEq eNews October 10th, 2017 10 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-October-10th--2017... 4/24/26, 4:06 PM �OkEq eNews October 10th, 2017 11 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-October-10th--2017... er Productions and OKEQ Presents ... 4/24/26, 4:06 PM �OkEq eNews October 10th, 2017 12 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-October-10th--2017... 2017 BULLYING PREVENTION CONFERENCE Featuring Dr. Tracy Vaillancourt Dr. Tracy Vaillancourt ls a Canada Research C a r In O,lldren's M nt.il H alth and Viol nee Prev n ,on t t e Univ V.Jillancourt's research examines t e fin m ntal ltv of Ott wa Or. between bully,ng and alt , with a particular focus on socl J n currently fund d by th Canadld I ~tltu rose, nee. She Is dlth R ~ arch. the of Social SC nces and Humanities Council of Canada, and the Ontario Mental Health Foundation. Focus - Understanding Mental Health Outcomes Among Bullied Youth: Biological Considerations The prevalence of behavioral and emotional disorder. among Am rican st dents Is lgh about 20,i; of youth have serous mental h alth prob I ms. Th se problems are often chronic and I ad to significant mpairment in school, ome, and community functioning. One root cause of m nt I h alt difficulties Is be,ng bulled by peer.. Indeed, longitudinal studies point to a causal relation between posu, to bu lying and subsequent ntal health probl m . Import ntly ow .v r, not all youth bPcomio unw II a\ consequ nee of poor peer trec1tment In th,s presentation, the h terog n 11y In m ntal h aIth outco es of bullied youth Is dlscu s d with specific focus on t e roles or genetics, neurophysiology, and ne roendocrlnology Educators, Mental-Health Providers, Parents, Advocates and All Interested In Bullying Prevention RSVP HERE to Att nd Thursday, Nov mb r 30t h 8:45 am to Noon Evening Encore Presentat ion 011 mber 30'" from 7 8:30 pm Tulsa T ch Le I y t.ampus • Car r Center NO RSVP Netessary r--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------, Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Hours: Mon - Sat Noon-9 p.m. | Sun Noon-6 p.m. Oklahomans for Equality | 621 E. 4th Street | Tulsa, OK 74120 | 918.743.4297 www.okeq.org I ' I L--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------J 4/24/26, 4:06 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/e31d97f13b8e1c718c4d3dd213596e8f.pdf 105f2f3e9b452290b26b374a0a4ac1d5 PDF Text Text OkEq eNews July 26th, 2017 1 of 10 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-July-26th--2017.htm... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq eNews July 26th, 2017 okl:ihom:ins for equ:ility news In This Issue Support our Troops Rally George Kaiser Family Foundation Matching Grant Become a Member Brought to You Bi the Letter B Trump Tweet-Transgender Individuals out of Military 2017 Mosaic Survey Tulsa Public Schools Last year, our country made a commitment to its transgender service members. They would be allowed to serve openly, just as they are in eighteen countries, including close allies such as Britain, Australia, and Israel. Oklahomans for Equality ("OkEq") deplores the latest tweet by President Trump which states that transgender Americans will be denied the right to serve their country's military in any capacity. Coming Out Workshop Gayming Night with Microsoft Ladies Social Club Events July Volunteer of the Month Nonprofit and nonpartisan groups such as the Rand Corporation have assessed and debunked the false and damaging assumptions of President Trump. See, http://www.rand.org/pubs/research_reports/ RR1530.html However, this attack was never intended to be based on fact nor was it directed only against our transgender service members. The question of who has the right to serve our country has reverberated throughout the struggle for American civil rights. A Presidential statement that transgender Americans should be denied this right, "in any capacity" and without regard to their qualifications, is a purely ideological attack on the character and fitness of all transgender Americans. OkEq will continue to fight the ongoing attempts by regressive forces in our culture, no matter what title or office they hold, to exclude our members from the life and defense of our country. 2017 OkEq Board Elections Gay Men's Dinner Group "First Thursday" Art Opening Friend for a Friend Identities 101 Alyssa Bryant, Esq. OkEq Board of Directors S.A.G.E. Summer Pool Parties NOH8 Photo Shoot Zarrow Mental Health Symposium July Video eNews Support our Troops Rally Pride Store Wednesday July 26, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Rainbow Library Dissertation Research ICAO Christmas in July OkEq Board Meeting 7 p.m. Thursday, August 17 Dennis R. Neill Equality Center All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. OkEq Art Exhibition The July Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature the works of Sandi Willhite in an Exhibit Titled "Tulsa Cowgirls" , beginning with a reception on Thursday, July 6th from 6-9pm and continuing throughout the m onth. George Kaiser Family Foundation Matching Grant Family Ties Become a new donor to OkEq or a new member of Oklahomans for Equality today> All new member donations to Oklahomans for Equality will be matched by the George Kaiser Family Foundation. GEORGE KAISER FAMILY FOU DATIO A upportmg org n, tion of Tu/ Commumty Found t1on Family Ties is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBT parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Family Ties contact andy@grimesco.net Find out more about membership with Oklahomans for Equality and learn how to make your donation today. Live Free! 4/24/26, 4:01 PM �OkEq eNews July 26th, 2017 2 of 10 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-July-26th--2017.htm... Coming Out Worksh op Become a Voting member of Oklahomans for Equality Mondays 6 :00-7:00 p.m. ComingOut@OkEq.org Free to participate, this course is designed for individuals coming to terms with their sexuality with presentations on how to come out to family, friends and coworkers. Question and answer session in a supportive and informed environment. Please contact ComingOut@OkEq.org or call 918-743-4297 Facilitated by Brendon Glon Lawyer in the Library August 9 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Lawyer in the Library is an opportunity to meet with a lawyer about topics such as family law (divorce, paternity, custody, child support), landlord/tenant , estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment necessary.. Healthcare Navigator Brought to You Bi the Letter B By Appointment Second Tuesday and Fourth Thursday of each month 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Bisexual support group at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Tell all your friends. The group is open to all bi/pan/queer/fluid+ folks and their allies. TAKE THE 2017 MOSAIC SURVEY The 2017 Mosaic Inclusive Workplace Culture Survey is live until August 7, 2017. Do you need assistance with open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare? Meet with Mary Jones, Planned Parenthood's Healthcare Navigator. She will be more than happy to help anyone and everyone who is interested in enrolling with the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare. Contact Mary Jones at 918-587-4621 or mary.jones@ppheartland.org - - ·- - - Counseling Services • rrx::EcC powered by the tulsa regional chamber Mosaic's annual Inclusive Workplace Culture survey provides benchmark data for companies and organizations to gauge their strengths, opportunities and challenges. For those with exceptional diversity and inclusion practices, Mosaic awards the Top Inclusive Workplace Culture with recognition given at the three, four and five star level. Organizations demonstrating commitment to diversity and inclusion but in need of additional work in certain areas receive the distinction of Rising Star. Counselors are donating their services to Oklahomans for Equality. Please be patient when setting up appointment times. It can take up to 2 weeks for them to find an available time to see you. This survey provides invaluable data to help our region continue to strengthen its diversity and inclusion practices. These are not just feel-good metrics. This information provides critical information to help make Tulsa and surrounding cities more desirable places to live, work and grow a business. The survey does not have to be completed in one sitting. If you would like to preview a full PDF of the survey, click the links below. Dr. Kurt Choate Preview the small business (1-50 employees) survey. Preview the large business (50+ employees) survey. Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a Sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required Contact Dr. Kurt Choate, LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org --------- Click here to begin or to share with someone at your pace of employment. Tulsa Children Need People Like You Teaching positions are available throughout Tulsa Public Schools We are the destination for extraordinary educators and exceptional staff who work with our community and families to ignite the joy of learning and prepare every student for the greatest success in college, careers, and life. Tulsa Public Schools is on an exciting five-year journey to Destination Excellence, and we invite you to join us! From teachers, to bus drivers, to cafeteria assistants, we have positions available throughout the district for individuals who are ready to make a meaningful difference in the lives of Tulsa students and families. OSU Tulsa Counseling Center TULSA PUBLIC 4/24/26, 4:01 PM �OkEq eNews July 26th, 2017 3 of 10 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-July-26th--2017.htm... When you make the choice to work, live, and grow with Team Tulsa, you become part of a dynamic community of learners, contributors, and designers who strive to embody our core values of equity, character, excellence, team, and joy every day. SCHOOLS View and apply for available positions with Tulsa Public Schools. Learn more about the journey to Destination Excellence. Explore our core values and beliefs. ------------ Coming Out Workshop Mondays 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Free to participate, this course is designed for individuals coming to terms with their sexuality with presentations on how to come out to family, friends and coworkers. Question and answer session in a supportive and informed environment. Please contact ComingOut@OkEq.org or call 918-743-4297 Facilitated by Brendon Glon Temple Hull is a mental health counseling intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She has experience counseling transgender, bisexual, lesbian, gay and asexual persons, and looks forward to working with all individuals represented in the bright colors of the rainbow flag. Appointments with Temple can be made by calling the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at 918-594-8568 . Gayming Night with Microsoft Saturday, July 29 5:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Come on out for a night of fun and games. Socialize, make new friends, and try your hand at our collection of board and Micosoft video games. It's a great way to socialize outside of the bar and club scene! Snacks and light refreshments provided. So come out and join us and let's have some fun! We strive to create accessible and inclusive spaces for all our members. If you require any accommodations to ensure your full participation, please contact: Jose.vega@okeq.org Ladies Social Club Events Friday July 30, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Come craft with us! Knotty Bitches meets the last Sunday of each month in the upstairs couch area of the Oklahoma Equality Center to knit*, chat, and write to our government representatives about the issues that are on our minds. Anyone identifying as a woman is welcome to come and bring one guest of any gender. Kids are welcome too; there is a room for them right next door. All letter writing materials are provided, including help with finding your representatives and figuring out what you want to say. *Any portable craft is welcome. Craft supplies not provided. Amanda Rogers is a mental health counseling intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She welcomes the opportunity to work with persons with concerns related to gender identity, sexual or affectional orientation, relationship issues, mood/anxiety concerns and trauma. She is passionate about social justice and working with the LGBTQQIA+ community. Appointments can be scheduled with Amanda by calling the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at 918-594-8568 . July Volunteer of the Month Nina Ryan I have been volunteering with OKEQ 8 months. Wow. It sure doesn't seem it's been that long. Time goes by so fast. Volunteering somewhere has been a goal of mine for sometime. While my kids were in school, and I wasn't working outside the home, I volunteered at their schools. As my older ones went off to college and my youngest was in high school I went to work at Tulsa Tech in Broken Arrow. Once I stopped working there I kept thinking I would find a place to volunteer and nothing really inspired me to go ahead with it. The campaign for President of the United States had been a topic of conversation between my son Jack and I for many months before November, 2016. I have always disliked discussing politics with anyone. Living in my protected bubble I was comfortable in the knowledge everything would work out for the best. People are good, and caring and accepting. So I thought. Jack introduced me to the beliefs of Mike Pence, Steve Bannon, and many others on Trump's team. After acquainting myself with some of their views on LGBTQ issues, and other policies they believed in, I was disturbed, but thought surely Trump won't get elected. Well, we all know how that turned out. Jack was devastated, and worried and scared. No matter what I said to him, he was convinced this was the end of life as we know it. It some ways it was. So I got on line and looked for a way to support the LGBTQ community. I was also selfish in this endeavor because I was also looking for a way to learn more about LGBTQ people so I could understand and become more accepting myself. My favorite part of volunteering with OKEQ is visiting with the people that are working and volunteering at the center. I also enjoy meeting the variety of people that come in. I have definitely realized what a secure little bubble I have lived in all of my life. I knew I would be openminded to the way others live and view the world, from my time at working with students at Tulsa Tech. That was my first eye opening experience. It Alyssa Pasquini is a mental health counseling intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She is passionate about assisting clients who are a part of the LGBTQQIA+ community who experience a range of concerns including issues surrounding gender identity, sexual/ affectional orientation, and mood or anxiety concerns. Appointments with Alyssa can be made by calling the OSU Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 594-8568 . Non-Binary Support Group Third Wednesday of each month from 7-9 p.m. A new support group for folks who identify with non-binary genders, including but not limited to, genderqueer, genderfluid, agender, bigender, neutrois, genderflux, and more. This group will be a safe space to discuss our identities, receive support, 4/24/26, 4:01 PM �OkEq eNews July 26th, 2017 4 of 10 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-July-26th--2017.htm... helped me to not judge people by what they were wearing or how many piercings or tattoos they have. This is the first time I have knowingly been around LGBTQ folks. I feel everyone would be more accepting and understanding if you would get to know the individual people that are LGBTQ. Being a volunteer at OKEQ has helped me to realize how difficult it can be to live your true self. and build a strong non-binary community in Tulsa. For information contact Vic Wiener at vfwiener@gmail.com When I am not volunteering at the center I spend time with my daughters and their children. I would love to have more time with Jack, but he lives in San Antonio. We talk often and keep in touch via texts. I like, well I used to enjoy it more, but I do cook almost every day. Gardening has always been something I have enjoyed. I'm not a vegetable gardener, I love flowers. It is how I relax. There are so many things OKEQ offers, it is hard to pick what event or program I like the best. I have been most impressed with the information and support that is given to everyone that asks for it by the staff and volunteers that I have come in contact with. I would recommend to anyone who wants a place to volunteer and is interested in helping others in there quests for equality. At the same time being you will be around people that value that you are there. You can be there as little as 3 hours a week or choose to give more of your time, it's up to you. You'll be glad you did. If you would like to volunteer, click here or contact Jose Vega at jose.vega@okeq.org 2017 OkEq Board Elections Nominations to the Board of Directors are made b y petition of at least 15 current OkEq members (Due to the OkEq Secretary by August 23rd) Please contact olivia.cotter@okeq.org for an application. Requirements and Expectations of a Director: 1. Be a current OkEq Member and membership fees current 2. Attend Board Meetings on the third Thursday of each month 3. Contribute talent, time, energy toward supporting the mission of OkEq 4. Work additional assignments as required (Assignments are usually made pursuant to the particular knowledge, skills and abilities of a Director) 5. Serve a two year term Mondays 7:00 pm This open Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) Recovery and Sobriety Group meets every Monday at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information, visit www.SOSTulsa.org Brought to You Bi the Letter B Second Tuesday and fourth Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. The annual meeting of Oklahomans for Equality shall be held at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center on September 7th, 2017 beginning at 7:00 pm. Presently, six Board of Director spaces are up for election. Six directors will be elected. All applicants will be reviewed by the Board Development and Governance Committee. SOS Group • The group is open to all bi, pan, queer, fluid folks and their allies. oklahomans for equality SAGE Tulsa (Service & Advocacy For Gay Elders) Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 Gay Men's Dinner Group Events Tuesday August 1, 6:30 p.m. Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe 4929 E. 71st St., Tulsa, OK 74136 August 1st at 6:30pm is our next men's dinner. We are eating at Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe. Located at 4929 e. 71st St. (71st & Yale) Tulsa. If you are coming please let me know so I have a headcount for the reservation. Friday August 4, 7:00 p.m. 2601 S. 96th E. Ct., Tulsa OK 74129 tazikiscafe.com Pool Party August 4th ( Friday) from 7:00pm-midnight at 2601 S. 96th E. Ct., Tulsa OK. Bring your own beer or alcohol if you wish to drink, but no glass containers or getting drunk. Thank you! P lease RSVP if you are coming to either event so I have a head count. Gay Men's Dinner Group, Richard Haley GuysDineToo@gmail.com "First Thursday" Art Opening Thursday August 3, 6:00 p.m. v Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:30 pm (First time interview required before attending) Email sharon.queen@okeq.org The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for 4/24/26, 4:01 PM �OkEq eNews July 26th, 2017 5 of 10 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-July-26th--2017.htm... Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 transgender and intersex individuals. The August Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature an Exhibit Titled "Four Artists - Four Styles", beginning with a reception on Thursday, August 3rd from 6-9pm and continuing throughout the month. Lambda Al-Anon Group Every Friday 7 p.m. "Four Artists - Four Styles" is a group of 4 artists who work together bringing a juxtaposition of styles and mediums together for this show. Charlotte Lough is compelled to paint - it is that simple. "If I go for several days without picking up a paint brush I feel a void that is only filled by making art". She is inspired by the beauty of nature all around - she is drawn to paint birds, butterflies, flowers, landscapes, water, and animals. Her fascination with water has led her to a challenge of painting and understanding different kinds of water including still water, ocean waves, babbling brooks, and waterfalls. Most recently she has given herself the ongoing challenge of painting fifty roses - all are fascinating in their complex and beauty. She currently prefers to work in impressionism/ representational, but is always trying new approaches and styles as she evolves in her expression. Survivors of Incest Anonymous Every Saturday 12:30 pm SIA strives to empower those who have survived childhood sexual abuse (who are not abusing any child), who want to become survivors and thrivers. For more information, visit siawso.org Karin Cermak has moved away from strictly traditional realistic painting to soft contemporary and abstract painting based on her creativity and independence-of-thought on the real image of subjects. She enjoys the freedom of contemporary and abstract painting, where she can blend the reality with the fantasy. Both styles allow her to be spontaneous, to play with colors and forms, to use different materials, to express her feelings. Janie Crean focuses on the beauty of nature in her wildlife and landscape paintings of the great American West. Her paintings bring the outdoor world to life with the use of composition and light. She says of her work, "Only an artist would be excited by feathers and fur! It's a challenge to paint, but worth the effort as you see your wildlife come to life." Her style of painting has evolved into an impressionistic style. Her objective is to create a painting that comes together by knowing what to include and what to leave to the viewer's imagination and eye. Fernanda Thompson was always involved in creative activities such as playwriting, poetry, painting and drawing with the neighborhood kids. But at the age of fourteen she became a portrait artist influenced by her art teacher in Brazil. As her arteye developed she discovered contemporary art. She speaks of her work: "It's like freedom in art with broader varieties and countless possibilities to be creative using ink, acrylics, oil, mixed media, a brush, a palette knife or simply a pencil. I didn't want to be limited by colors, so I began exploring the use of texture and costume-made canvas". If you seek them, you can find a few poems on the back of some of her art pieces. "My art is a mix of all my life experiences; My art allows me to materialize my thoughts and emotions". Game Night Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno The show begins with a reception on Thursday, July 6th from 6-9pm where there will be a door prize drawn of the artist's work. The show continues throughout the month. www.okeq.org Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Room Rentals I The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has many spaces for your next meeting or event. To check dates, reserve your next event or receive pricing information, contact sharon.queen@okeq.org Stop by for a quick view of the Event Center and pick up a space rental sheet. EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and community. te i.,,w.iwL 09,~ cd, ~ ~ 26 yea/14 - 1991 - 2011 Workforce Oklahoma Access Point Open every day 4/24/26, 4:01 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/58ddf2783a42c965701a91d2ebb2dd4d.pdf 43f92dc430c913f3c758f72ec1b8b6cc PDF Text Text OkEq eNews August 2nd, 2017 1 of 8 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-August-2nd--2017.... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq eNews e August 2nd, 2017 oklahomans for equality news August Volunteer of the Month Josh Cancienne In This Issue August Volunteer of the Month July Video eNews "First Thursday" Art Opening Gay Men's Dinner Group Friend for a Friend George Kaiser Family Foundation Matching Grant Become a Member Brought to You Bi the Letter B Josh has been volunteering with OKEQ since February 2017. He has always wanted to volunteer someplace LGBTQ oriented. After the 2016 election results, was motivated to volunteer at OKEQ and help any way he could. Josh loves coming to the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center "Where I know I'll be accepted no matter who or what I am. It's incredibly validating to be here with an organization doing great work in making Oklahoma a friendly place for LGBTQ+ people." When not volunteering, Josh works as a web developer, enjoys hanging out with friends, playing video games at home, singing, or drawing. His favorite events are the monthly Game Nights at OKEQ. "I get to meet new people and we play tabletop games. It's really fun and I hope more people come!" Josh definitely recommends people to come volunteer here because " You get to meet so many wonderful people in the LGBTQ+ community. You get a behind the scenes look at what it takes to do all the great work that OKEQ does for Tulsa and its surrounding areas." He adds " OKEQ wouldn't be what it is without it's volunteers and community leaders. YOU can help shape the organization and community. Even if you couldn't commit to volunteering, you could still start an event at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center and bring people from the community together. Talk with Jose Vega who can give you more information about starting an event!" 2017 Mosaic Survey Tulsa Public Schools 2017 OkEq Board Elections Identities 101 S.A.G.E. Summer Pool Parties NOH8 Photo Shoot TULSA PROJECT THEATRE Zarrow Mental Health Symposium Pride Store Rainbow Library Dissertation Research If you would like to volunteer, click here or contact Jose Vega at jose.vega@okeq.org August Video eNews OkEq Board Meeting 7 p.m. Thursday, August 17 Dennis R. Neill Equality Center All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. OkEq Art Exhibition The July Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature the works of Sandi Willhite in an Exhibit Titled "Tulsa Cowgirls" , beginning with a reception on Thursday, July 6th from 6-9pm and continuing throughout the m onth. "First Thursday" Art Opening Thursday August 3, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 The August Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature an Exhibit Titled "Four Artists - Four Styles", beginning with a reception on Thursday, August 3rd from 6-9pm and continuing throughout the month. Family Ties "Four Artists - Four Styles" is a group of 4 artists who work together bringing a juxtaposition of styles and mediums together for this show. Charlotte Lough is compelled to paint - it is that simple. "If I go for several days without picking up a paint brush I feel a void that is only filled by making art". She is inspired by the beauty of nature all around - she is drawn to paint birds, butterflies, flowers, landscapes, water, and animals. Her fascination with water has led her to a challenge of painting and understanding different kinds of water including still water, ocean waves, babbling brooks, and waterfalls. Most recently she has given herself the ongoing challenge of painting fifty roses - all are fascinating in their complex and beauty. She currently prefers to work in impressionism/ representational, but is always trying new approaches and styles as she evolves in her expression. Family Ties is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBT parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Family Ties contact andy@grimesco.net Live Free! Coming Out Worksh op Karin Cermak has moved away from strictly traditional realistic 4/24/26, 4:01 PM �OkEq eNews August 2nd, 2017 2 of 8 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-August-2nd--2017.... painting to soft contemporary and abstract painting based on her creativity and independence-of-thought on the real image of subjects. She enjoys the freedom of contemporary and abstract painting, where she can blend the reality with the fantasy. Both styles allow her to be spontaneous, to play with colors and forms, to use different materials, to express her feelings. Janie Crean focuses on the beauty of nature in her wildlife and landscape paintings of the great American West. Her paintings bring the outdoor world to life with the use of composition and light. She says of her work, "Only an artist would be excited by feathers and fur! It's a challenge to paint, but worth the effort as you see your wildlife come to life." Her style of painting has evolved into an impressionistic style. Her objective is to create a painting that comes together by knowing what to include and what to leave to the viewer's imagination and eye. Mondays 6 :00-7:00 p.m. ComingOut@OkEq.org Fernanda Thompson was always involved in creative activities such as playwriting, poetry, painting and drawing with the neighborhood kids. But at the age of fourteen she became a portrait artist influenced by her art teacher in Brazil. As her arteye developed she discovered contemporary art. She speaks of her work: "It's like freedom in art with broader varieties and countless possibilities to be creative using ink, acrylics, oil, mixed media, a brush, a palette knife or simply a pencil. I didn't want to be limited by colors, so I began exploring the use of texture and costume-made canvas". If you seek them, you can find a few poems on the back of some of her art pieces. "My art is a mix of all my life experiences; My art allows me to materialize my thoughts and emotions". Free to participate, this course is designed for individuals coming to terms with their sexuality with presentations on how to come out to family, friends and coworkers. Question and answer session in a supportive and informed environment. Please contact ComingOut@OkEq.org The show begins with a reception on Thursday, July 6th from 6-9pm where there will be a door prize drawn of the artist's work. The show continues throughout the month. www.okeq.org August 9 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Gay Men's Dinner Group Pool Party Friday August 4, 7:00 p.m. 2601 S. 96th E. Ct., Tulsa OK 74129 Pool Party August 4th (Friday) from 7:00pm-midnight at 2601 S. 96th E. Ct., Tulsa OK. Bring your own beer or alcohol if you wish to drink, but no glass containers or getting drunk. Thank you! P lease RSVP if you are coming to either event so I have a head count. Gay Men's Dinner Group, Richard Haley GuysDineToo@gmail.com Lawyer in the Library Lawyer in the Library is an opportunity to meet with a lawyer about topics such as family law (divorce, paternity, custody, child support), landlord/tenant , estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment necessary.. Healthcare Navigator By Appointment Do you need assistance with open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare? Meet with Mary Jones, Planned Parenthood's Healthcare Navigator. She will be more than happy to help anyone and everyone who is interested in enrolling with the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare. Contact Mary Jones at 918-587-4621 or mary.jones@ppheartland.org -- ·· - - I Counseling Services Counselors are donating their services to Oklahomans for Equality. Please be patient when setting up appointment times. It can take up to 2 weeks for them to find an available time to see you. ie &w.iad 69,~ ~ ~ ~ 26 yeaM - 1991 - 2011 Saturday, August 12, 2017 "' 6:00 - 9:00pm Dr. Kurt Choate Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a Sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required Contact Dr. Kurt Choate, LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org OSU Tulsa Counseling Center Dennis Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St, Tulsa, OK. 74120 Special Music by the incomparable Rebecca Ungerman 4/24/26, 4:01 PM �OkEq eNews August 2nd, 2017 3 of 8 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-August-2nd--2017.... Dinner: S20.00 Ribs, Chicken, and Vegetarian main dishes. Bakes beans, coleslaw, potato salad, and Al's carrot cupcakes! Live Entertainment & Silent Auction - All proceeds to benefit the program which supports hundreds of pet owners living with HIV to be able to keep their best friend at a Temple Hull is a mental health counseling intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She has experience counseling transgender, bisexual, lesbian, gay and asexual persons, and looks forward to working with all individuals represented in the bright colors of the rainbow flag. Appointments with Temple can be made by calling the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at 918-594-8568 . crucial time in their lives. Seating i limit d m k your r b for Augu t 1st rv tion RSVP - Ja on Eddingfield 918-361-8839 Amanda Rogers is a mental health counseling intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She welcomes the opportunity to work with persons with concerns related to gender identity, sexual or affectional orientation, relationship issues, mood/anxiety concerns and trauma. She is passionate about social justice and working with the LGBTQQIA+ community. Appointments can be scheduled with Amanda by calling the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at 918-594-8568 . George Kaiser Family Foundation Matching Grant Become a new donor to OkEq or a new member of Oklahomans for Equality today> All new member donations to Oklahomans for Equality will be matched by the George Kaiser Family Foundation. GEO G KAISER FAMILY FOU DA 10 1 A upport ng org n f Tu Commun ty Found Find out more about membership with Oklahomans for Equality and learn how to make your donation today. Become a Voting member of Oklahomans for Equality Alyssa Pasquini is a mental health counseling intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She is passionate about assisting clients who are a part of the LGBTQQIA+ community who experience a range of concerns including issues surrounding gender identity, sexual/ affectional orientation, and mood or anxiety concerns. Appointments with Alyssa can be made by calling the OSU Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 594-8568 . Non-Binary Support Group Third Wednesday of each month from 7-9 p.m. A new support group for folks who identify with non-binary genders, including but not limited to, genderqueer, genderfluid, agender, bigender, neutrois, genderflux, and more. This group will be a safe space to discuss our identities, receive support, 4/24/26, 4:01 PM �OkEq eNews August 2nd, 2017 4 of 8 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-August-2nd--2017.... and build a strong non-binary community in Tulsa. For information contact Vic Wiener at vfwiener@gmail.com SOS Group Mondays 7:00 pm This open Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) Recovery and Sobriety Group meets every Monday at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information, visit www.SOSTulsa.org Brought to You Bi the Letter B Second Tuesday and fourth Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. The group is open to all bi, pan, queer, fluid folks and their allies. Brought to You Bi the Letter B Second Tuesday and Fourth Thursday of each month 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Bisexual support group at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Tell all your friends. The group is open to all bi/pan/queer/fluid+ folks and their allies. Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan TAKE THE 2017 MOSAIC SURVEY The 2017 Mosaic Inclusive Workplace Culture Survey is live until August 7, 2017. • rrrEcC powered by the tutsa regional chamber Mosaic's annual Inclusive Workplace Culture survey provides benchmark data for companies and organizations to gauge their strengths, opportunities and challenges. For those with exceptional diversity and inclusion practices, Mosaic awards the Top Inclusive Workplace Culture with recognition given at the three, four and five star level. Organizations demonstrating commitment to diversity and inclusion but in need of additional work in certain areas receive the distinction of Rising Star. This survey provides invaluable data to help our region continue to strengthen its diversity and inclusion practices. These are not just feel-good metrics. This information provides critical information to help make Tulsa and surrounding cities more desirable places to live, work and grow a business. The survey does not have to be completed in one sitting. If you would like to preview a full PDF of the survey, click the links below. Preview the small business (1-50 employees) survey. Preview the large business (50+ employees) survey. Click here to begin or to share with someone at your pace of employment. Tulsa Children Need People Like You Teaching positions are available throughout Tulsa Public Schools We are the destination for extraordinary educators and exceptional staff who work with our community and families to ignite the joy of learning and prepare every student for the greatest success in college, careers, and life. When you make the choice to work, live, and grow with Team Tulsa, you become part of a dynamic community of learners, contributors, and designers who strive to embody our core values of equity, character, excellence, team, and joy every day. ■ Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 ---------- Tulsa Public Schools is on an exciting five-year journey to Destination Excellence, and we invite you to join us! From teachers, to bus drivers, to cafeteria assistants, we have positions available throughout the district for individuals who are ready to make a meaningful difference in the lives of Tulsa students and families. SAGE Tulsa (Service & Advocacy For Gay Elders) v Gender Support Program TULSA PUBLIC SCHOOLS Wednesdays 7:30 pm (First time interview required before attending) Email sharon.queen@okeq.org The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for 4/24/26, 4:01 PM �OkEq eNews August 2nd, 2017 5 of 8 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-August-2nd--2017.... transgender and intersex individuals. View and apply for available positions with Tulsa Public Schools. -----------------------Learn more about the journey to Destination Excellence. Explore our core values and beliefs. Lambda Al-Anon Group Every Friday 7 p.m. 2017 OkEq Board Elections The annual meeting of Oklahomans for Equality shall be held at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center on September 7th, 2017 beginning at 7:00 pm. Presently, six Board of Director spaces are up for election. Six directors will be elected. All applicants will be reviewed by the Board Development and Governance Committee. • Nominations to the Board of Directors are made b y petition of at least 15 current OkEq members (Due to the OkEq Secretary by August 23rd) Please contact olivia.cotter@okeq.org for an application. Requirements and Expectations of a Director: 1. Be a current OkEq Member and membership fees current 2. Attend Board Meetings on the third Thursday of each month 3. Contribute talent, time, energy toward supporting the mission of OkEq 4. Work additional assignments as required (Assignments are usually made pursuant to the particular knowledge, skills and abilities of a Director) 5. Serve a two year term Survivors of Incest Anonymous Every Saturday 12:30 pm SIA strives to empower those who have survived childhood sexual abuse (who are not abusing any child), who want to become survivors and thrivers. For more information, visit siawso.org oklahomans for equality Game Night Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Room Rentals Identities 101 Saturday August 19, 2:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Identities 101 is a free, fun, and interactive way for community activists and people with a thirst for education to learn about different identities within the LGBTQ+ acronym. Enjoy an afternoon of powerful discussion as Tulsa's LGBTQ+ youth and adults work together to show you the colors of the rainbow in depth. The event will include panels focusing on gender and sexualities that you might not know about! This is a learning space, and it is completely okay not to know everything. We hope to see you there, discovering more and more about your community! The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has many spaces for your next meeting or event. To check dates, reserve your next event or receive pricing information, contact sharon.queen@okeq.org Stop by for a quick view of the Event Center and pick up a space rental sheet. EBA Directory S.A.G.E. Summer Pool Parties Fourth Tuesday of each month Tuesday Aug. 22, 10:00am 1938 E. 55th Pl., Tulsa, OK 74105 SAGE Tulsa will have their final pool party of the summer on Tuesday, August 22nd at 10:00 am. Members can meet up at the Equality Center and carpool to the pool party. Lunch at the pool party will be burgers and hot dogs. Participants are encouraged to bring side dishes, deserts, and drinks. The pool has a shallow end and also has railing with steps to help people into the pool. If you would like to attend, please email olivia.cotter@okeq.org to RSVP. The pool party will be held at 1938 E. 55th Pl., Tulsa, OK 74105. Maps are available at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. The mission of SAGE Tulsa is to address issues related to lesbian, gay bisexual and transgender aging. In partnership with its constituents and allies, SAGE Tulsa works to achieve a high quality of life for LGBT older adults, supports and advocates for their rights, The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and community. Workforce Oklahoma Access Point Open every day 4/24/26, 4:01 PM �OkEq eNews August 2nd, 2017 6 of 8 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-August-2nd--2017.... fosters a greater understanding of aging in all communities and promotes positive images of LGBT life in later years. SAGE Tulsa meets every Tuesday morning at 10:00 am at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-by-step instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. Follow SAGE on Facebook for all the latest updates and events. H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Friday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 7 pm Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. Intimate Partner Violence& Sexual Assault Survivor Support Group NOH8 Photo Shoot Sunday September 17, 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Join the #NOH8Worldwide movement in Tulsa, OK and add your face to the fight for equal human rights! COST : Single/Solo Photos: $40 Couple/Group Photos: $25 per person NOH8 accepts cash and credit cards only. Fees paid to participate cover services and costs for one edited digital print only, made available via noh8campaign.com, and do not include physical prints. * COME CAMERA-READY * * WEAR A WHITE SHIRT * * POSE & MAKE A STATEMENT! * NO The NOH8 Campaign returns to Oklahomans For Equality @ The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center on Sunday, September 17th for an open photo shoot! Stop by anytime between 2pm-5pm to pose for an official NOH8 photo by photographer Adam Bouska. No reservations needed! Photos are first-come, first-served - and we move fast! Please arrive camera-ready with a plain white shirt to match the signature style of the NOH8 photos. When is the best time to arrive? Most people tend to arrive before the photo shoot begins, but as long as someone has lined up by the advertised end time for the photo shoot (5:00pm for this photo shoot), they should be guaranteed a chance to pose! Once you arrive, the next steps are easy! 1. Fill-out one numbered model release for each person. 2. Have a NOH8 temporary tattoo applied for your photo. 3. Standby for your number to be called. 4. Process your payment once called. 5. Trade your processed model release for duct tape! First Wednesday of each month from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Domestic violence is the use of physical, sexual, threatening or emotional force to frighten, intimidate and control an intimate partner. This support and educational group is for individuals who have survived domestic violence and are ready to explore their personal healing process and find hope. The group will provide emotional support, information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal, and may include specific goals such as creating a safety plan, reducing risk of future violence, increasing positive coping skills and addressing the impact of trauma. Sexual assault is any forced or coerced sexual activity, such as unwanted touching or forced penetration committed against a person's will or without consent. This support group will meet together to discuss their experiences, share ideas, and provide emotional support for one another. Additionally, highly trained providers will offer information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal. Specific goals for sessions may include crises stabilization, safety planning, increasing self-regulatory skills, addressing trauma through cognitive processing, reconnecting to support systems, family and the community, and preventing re-victimization. All services are free of charge, and confidentiality is paramount. For more information contact Jim Scholl at 918.631.2722. NOH8 Co-Founder Adam Bouska will photograph roughly 5-10 frames per person. One frame will be selected/edited by our team and made available within approximately eight weeks (timeline subject to change). INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING? E-mail info@noh8campaign.com with your contact information and make sure to note which shoot you'd like to volunteer for! TULSA PROJECT THEATRE ANNOUNCES 2017-2018 SEASON Today, Tulsa Project Theatre (TPT), the city's only theatre company operating under an Actors Equity Association (AEA) contract, announced its 2017-2018 season. Three of the season's productions are in collaboration with other AEA affiliates - two from Oklahoma City and one with whom fans of the hit TV shows, Big Bang Theory and Speechless, may be familiar. In September, TPT joins forces with Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma with the play, I AM MY OWN WIFE. TPT Artistic Director and Lyric veteran, Matthew Alvin Brown portrays over 30 characters in a tour-de-force performance in the Norman Theatre at the Tulsa PAC. MISSION: Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. In February 2018, TPT returns to the intimate Norman Theatre at the Tulsa PAC to present the Regional Premiere of John Ross Bowie's FOUR CHORDS AND A GUN. This brand new non-musical play centers on the iconic punk band, The Ramones, as they record their fifth album with eccentric music producer, Phil Spector. Focusing on the period in 1979-1980 when the band stood on the edge of breaking out, and Spector needed a hit, this intense black comedy sheds light on an important and overlooked moment in rock history. FOUR CHORDS 4/24/26, 4:01 PM �OkEq eNews August 2nd, 2017 7 of 8 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-August-2nd--2017.... AND A GUN was written by actor and comedian John Ross Bowie, best known for his role as Barry Kripke in the CBS show THE BIG BANG THEORY and currently as Jimmy Dimeo on the ABC show SPEECHLESS. FOUR CHORDS AND A GUN runs February 16-25, 2018. TICK...TICK...BOOM! is an autobiographical musical by Jonathan Larson, the late Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Awardwinning composer of Rent, which tells the story of a composer and the sacrifices he made to achieve his big break, eventually leading to a Broadway blockbuster. His girlfriend wants to get married and move out of the city, his best friend is making big bucks on Madison Avenue and, yet, Jon is still waiting tables and trying to write the great American rock musical. Set in 1990, this compelling story of personal discovery embraces the universal ideal of holding onto your dreams through life's most difficult challenges. Before RENT, there was TICK...TICK...BOOM! The production will run for a weekend in Oklahoma City before arriving in Tulsa for a limited run on April 27 - 29, 2018. Tulsa Project Theatre will close its seventh season in the Liddy Doenges Theatre with another Oklahoma Premiere of the rock opera LIZZIE, set to run July 13-22, 2018. On a sweltering summer morning in 1892, in a small new England city, a prominent business man and his wife were brutally axed to death in their home. Their youngest daughter, Lizzie Borden was the prime suspect and her trial was a coast-to-coast media sensation. LIZZIE features four women fronting a six-piece rock band. LIZZIE is sex, rage, betrayal, blood, murder, and American mythology set to a scorching rock score. Toby Jenkins Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org Visit www.tulsaprojecttheatre.com for more information ---- 2017 Zarrow Mental Health Symposium - Challenging Injustice & Discrimination October 5-6 Cox Business Center 100 Civic Center, Tulsa, OK 74103 Why You Can't Miss It! ● Learn a full spectrum of tools and strategies related to programs, policies, and practices that challenge and/or combat injustice and discrimination, including any subsequent impact on mental health ● Connect & share ideas with over 800 peers and leading experts in the field! ● Receive critical CEU & ethics hours! Olivia Cotter Office Manager Olivia.Cotter@OkEq.org To learn more about the Zarrow Mental Health Symposium, visit www.zarrowsymposium.org, call JoBeth Hamon at 405-778-8122. You may also email jhamon@mhaok.org. You have the power to challenge and combat systemic injustice and discrimination that can impact mental health! Learn how to take action to forever change your community at the 2017 Zarrow Mental Health Symposium - Challenging Injustice & Discrimination, October 5-6 in Tulsa, Okla. The Symposium is a unique opportunity to meet and connect with other like-minded attendees who are inspired to discuss the realities of injustice and discrimination and develop solutions to address these realities and long-term implications on mental health. Plus, you can receive valuable CEU and ethics hours! Stay up-to-date on conference updates & announcements! Visit www.zarrowsymposium.org. --- Sharon Queen Facilities Coordinator Sharon.Queen@OkEq.org Equality Center Pride Store 2017 Tulsa Pride Shirts are still a vailable in the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Pride Store for $20.00 Jose Vega Program Coordinator Jose.Vega@OkEq.org Alex Wade Special Projects Alex.Wade@OkEq.org Be sure to "Like" the OkEq Pride Store Facebook page to keep up with the new items and new sale items Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library "Permanent Partners: Building Gay and Lesbian Relationships that Last" By: Betty Berzon, Ph. D. 4/24/26, 4:01 PM �OkEq eNews August 2nd, 2017 8 of 8 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-August-2nd--2017.... BET T Y BERZON , PH. 0 . Today, more than ever before, gay and lesbian couples want long-lasting, fulfilling, happy relationships. But in order to accomplish this, the notion of "partnership" itself must be radically reinvented. Gay men and lesbians must learn to imbue relationships with the same importance that their heterosexual counterparts do - in a society that still offers none of the same support. This book, written by a psychotherapist who specializes in working with lesbian and gay male couples, offers clear, compassionate advice and counseling on the internal and external problems faced by two men or two women as they create a life together. Warmly supportive, Dr. Betty Berzon draws on real life examples from her professional practice and her own long-term partnership to help couples improve communication, "fight fair," resolve conflicts, and affirm both their love and their commitment in a relationship that works today, tomorrow, and forever. Pcrmancnl Parlncrs B V GAY I l AN O O I N G l[SB I AN RE lAT IO N S H I ~ S T H A T l A S T Find this selection and more by visiting the Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library . LGBT Participants Wanted for Dissertation Research For Dissertation Study on the experiences of "coming out" to conservative religious parents. This study is in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy in General Psychology for Capella Univesity. MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA: • LGBT • Between the ages of 19-25 • Have "come out" to conservative religious parents. • Have "come out" to parents for at least one (1) full year. • Be willing to be interviewed about your experience. YOU SHOULD KNOW: • All interviews will be confidential • All participants will receive a $5.00 gift card to Quik Trip • Interviews will be conducted at a room at one of the Tulsa City-County Library Branches. HOW TO PARTICIPATE: Contact: Carrie Fleharty Ph.D. candidate in General Psychology Call: 539-302-7131 Email: Cfleharty@capellauniversity.edu --- -----Approval Letter from Capella University for research. Doctoral Candidate Badge r----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------, Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Hours: Mon - Sat Noon-9 p.m. | Sun Noon-6 p.m. Oklahomans for Equality | 621 E. 4th Street | Tulsa, OK 74120 | 918.743.4297 www.okeq.org I 4/24/26, 4:01 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/babd279bf61b08a7faae4eb479a717d3.pdf 9403c05a9c873afede3b3263de5e34ae PDF Text Text OkEq eNews August 10th, 2017 1 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-August-10th--2017.... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq eNews August 10th, 2017 oklahomans for equality news In This Issue Justin Castilla Sponsors the Day Ladies Social Club Friend for a Friend August EBA Mixer Justin Castilla Sponsors the Day August 12, 2017 Justin is sponsoring the day in remembrance of Khalid Jabara. Identities 101 Council Oak Mens Chorale S.A.G.E. Summer Pool Parties August Volunteer of the Month August Video eNews Thank You Justin! George Kaiser Family Foundation Matching Grant Become a Member "First Thursday" Art Opening NOH8 Photo Shoot Brought to You Bi the Letter B If you would like to sponsor the center to honor your special day click here • Birthdays - Yours, your spouses, your children, your parents, your friends, even your dog's • Anniversary's - Wedding, sobriety, adoption, court date • To honor a loved one's memory • Special events • Mothers day, Fathers day, any holiday • Just Because Zarrow Mental Health Symposium TULSA PROJECT THEATRE Tulsa Public Schools 2017 OkEq Board Elections Pride Store Rainbow Library Dissertation Research Ladies Social Club - Movie Night Friday August 11, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Movie TBD - accepting suggestions! Prefer something funny or inspiring with some degree of "girl power" Potluck snacks as per usual! OkEq Board Meeting 7 p.m. Thursday, August 17 Dennis R. Neill Equality Center All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. OkEq Art Exhibition The July Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature the works of Sandi Willhite in an Exhibit Titled "Tulsa Cowgirls" , beginning with a reception on Thursday, July 6th from 6-9pm and continuing throughout the m onth. Family Ties te ifw.il:ed ~ ~ lW, lJ'l/ ~ 26 yea/t4 - 1991 - 2011 Family Ties is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBT parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Family Ties contact andy@grimesco.net Tlte 'F~ 7'l.rvwd ' F ~ Saturday, August 12, 2017 "' 6:00 - 9:00pm Live Free! Coming Out Worksh op 4/24/26, 4:01 PM �OkEq eNews August 10th, 2017 2 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-August-10th--2017.... Dennis Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St, Tulsa, OK. 74120 Special Music by the incomparable Rebecca Ungerman Dinner: $20.00 Ribs, Chicken, and Vegetarian main dishes. Bakes beans, coleslaw, potato salad, and Al's carrot cupcakes! Live Entertainment & Silent Auction - All proceeds to benefit the program which supports hundreds of pet owners living with HIV to be able to keep their best friend at a Free to participate, this course is designed for individuals coming to terms with their sexuality with presentations on how to come out to family, friends and coworkers. Question and answer session in a supportive and informed environment. Please contact ComingOut@OkEq.org Lawyer in the Library September 13 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. crucial time in their lives. Seating i limit d m k y ur r Mondays 6 :00-7:00 p.m. ComingOut@OkEq.org rvation b fore Augu t 1st RSVP - Jason Eddingfield 918-361-8839 Lawyer in the Library is an opportunity to meet with a lawyer about topics such as family law (divorce, paternity, custody, child support), landlord/tenant , estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment necessary.. Healthcare Navigator By Appointment Do you need assistance with open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare? Meet with Mary Jones, Planned Parenthood's Healthcare Navigator. She will be more than happy to help anyone and everyone who is interested in enrolling with the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare. Contact Mary Jones at 918-587-4621 or mary.jones@ppheartland.org -- ·· - - EBA Mixer Wednesday August 16, 6:00 p.m. Hosted by Chandra Hall 769 N Denver Ave, Tulsa OK 74106 Counseling Services UALITY Business Alliance Counselors are donating their services to Oklahomans for Equality. Please be patient when setting up appointment times. It can take up to 2 weeks for them to find an available time to see you. Dr. Kurt Choate Join us for August's Equality Business Alliance mixer hosted by Chandra Hall with Keller Williams Realty When it comes to real estate I specialize in YOU! The home buying and selling process is all about YOU so I make great efforts to get to know you and what you need in order to streamline the process and get you where you need to be as quickly and as smoothly as possible. I strive to make the home buying or selling process as smooth and as easy to understand as possible, while I also look out for you with the best cost solutions. Reach out to me today so I can make arrangements for a Buyer's consultation or a Seller's consultation so we can get to know each other and work together. I am looking forward to meeting you! Check out Chandra Hall online at http://chandra-hall.kw.com/ Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a Sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required Contact Dr. Kurt Choate, LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org OSU Tulsa Counseling Center 4/24/26, 4:01 PM �OkEq eNews August 10th, 2017 3 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-August-10th--2017.... Temple Hull is a mental health counseling intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She has experience counseling transgender, bisexual, lesbian, gay and asexual persons, and looks forward to working with all individuals represented in the bright colors of the rainbow flag. Appointments with Temple can be made by calling the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at 918-594-8568 . The Equality Business Alliance networking mixers are terrific venues for you to meet prospective clients. Mixers are open to non-members as well as EBA members. Be sure to bring business cards, business information, brochures, etc. Hosting a networking mixer is a great way to showcase your business. You may host at your establishment or use the Equality Center. If you would like to host a mixer, send an email to jose.vega@okeq.org for more information. Identities 101 Saturday August 19, 2:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Identities 101 is a free, fun, and interactive way for community activists and people with a thirst for education to learn about different identities within the LGBTQ+ acronym. Enjoy an afternoon of powerful discussion as Tulsa's LGBTQ+ youth and adults work together to show you the colors of the rainbow in depth. The event will include panels focusing on gender and sexualities that you might not know about! This is a learning space, and it is completely okay not to know everything. We hope to see you there, discovering more and more about your community! Holiday Concert Rehearsals begin August 22nd, See you there!!! Amanda Rogers is a mental health counseling intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She welcomes the opportunity to work with persons with concerns related to gender identity, sexual or affectional orientation, relationship issues, mood/anxiety concerns and trauma. She is passionate about social justice and working with the LGBTQQIA+ community. Appointments can be scheduled with Amanda by calling the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at 918-594-8568 . HE (oVN(I~ oAK MEN'S (floRA~E Alyssa Pasquini is a mental health counseling intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She is passionate about assisting clients who are a part of the LGBTQQIA+ community who experience a range of concerns including issues surrounding gender identity, sexual/ affectional orientation, and mood or anxiety concerns. Appointments with Alyssa can be made by calling the OSU Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 594-8568 . Non-Binary Support Group Click here for more information Third Wednesday of each month from 7-9 p.m. A new support group for folks who identify with non-binary genders, including but not limited to, genderqueer, genderfluid, agender, bigender, neutrois, genderflux, and more. This group will be a safe space to discuss our identities, receive support, 4/24/26, 4:01 PM �OkEq eNews August 10th, 2017 4 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-August-10th--2017.... and build a strong non-binary community in Tulsa. For information contact Vic Wiener at vfwiener@gmail.com S.A.G.E. Summer Pool Parties Tuesday Aug. 22, 10:00am 1938 E. 55th Pl., Tulsa, OK 74105 SAGE Tulsa will have their final pool party of the summer on Tuesday, August 22nd at 10:00 am. Members can meet up at the Equality Center and carpool to the pool party. Lunch at the pool party will be burgers and hot dogs. Participants are encouraged to bring side dishes, deserts, and drinks. The pool has a shallow end and also has railing with steps to help people into the pool. If you would like to attend, please email olivia.cotter@okeq.org to RSVP. The pool party will be held at 1938 E. 55th Pl., Tulsa, OK 74105. Maps are available at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. The mission of SAGE Tulsa is to address issues related to lesbian, gay bisexual and transgender aging. In partnership with its constituents and allies, SAGE Tulsa works to achieve a high quality of life for LGBT older adults, supports and advocates for their rights, fosters a greater understanding of aging in all communities and promotes positive images of LGBT life in later years. SAGE Tulsa meets every Tuesday morning at 10:00 am at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Follow SAGE on Facebook for all the latest updates and events. SOS Group Mondays 7:00 pm This open Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) Recovery and Sobriety Group meets every Monday at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information, visit www.SOSTulsa.org Brought to You Bi the Letter B Second Tuesday and fourth Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. The group is open to all bi, pan, queer, fluid folks and their allies. August Volunteer of the Month Josh Cancienne Josh has been volunteering with OKEQ since February 2017. He has always wanted to volunteer someplace LGBTQ oriented. After the 2016 election results, was motivated to volunteer at OKEQ and help any way he could. Josh loves coming to the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center "Where I know I'll be accepted no matter who or what I am. It's incredibly validating to be here with an organization doing great work in making Oklahoma a friendly place for LGBTQ+ people." When not volunteering, Josh works as a web developer, enjoys hanging out with friends, playing video games at home, singing, or drawing. His favorite events are the monthly Game Nights at OKEQ. "I get to meet new people and we play tabletop games. It's really fun and I hope more people come!" Josh definitely recommends people to come volunteer here because " You get to meet so many wonderful people in the LGBTQ+ community. You get a behind the scenes look at what it takes to do all the great work that OKEQ does for Tulsa and its surrounding areas." He adds " OKEQ wouldn't be what it is without it's volunteers and community leaders. YOU can help shape the organization and community. Even if you couldn't commit to volunteering, you could still start an event at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center and bring people from the community together. Talk with Jose Vega who can give you more information about starting an event!" If you would like to volunteer, click here or contact Jose Vega at jose.vega@okeq.org August Video eNews SAGE Tulsa (Service & Advocacy For Gay Elders) Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan ■ Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 v Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:30 pm (First time interview required before attending) Email sharon.queen@okeq.org The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for 4/24/26, 4:01 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/067df3ae92ff2250a0c64d5be46d0db2.pdf 8c6686763ccaac65981216699277cbd1 PDF Text Text OkEq eNews August 16th, 2017 1 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-August-16th--2017.... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq eNews e news oklohom:ms for equolity Edward F. Bommer & Roger Morris Sponsor the Day August 16, 2017 Marriage Edward F. Bommer/Roger W. Morris August 16, 2017 Cold Hearted but true, Marriage is concerned with the Concervation of Wealth and Transfer of Property between generations. Think about it. Congratulations Roger and Edward! August 16th, 2017 In This Issue Edward F. Bommer & Roger Morris Sponsor the Day Message from the Executive Director August EBA Mixer H.O.P.E. Divas 2017 Green Country Bears Identities 101 Sisters in Song Council Oak Mens Chorale S.A.G.E. Summer Pool Parties Candidate Meet and Greet August Volunteer of the Month August Video eNews George Kaiser Family Foundation Matching Grant Become a Member "First Thursday" Art Opening NOH8 Photo Shoot If you would like to sponsor the center to honor your special day click here Brought to You Bi the Letter B • Birthdays - Yours, your spouses, your children, your parents, your friends, even your dog's • Anniversary's - Wedding, sobriety, adoption, court date • To honor a loved one's memory • Special events • Mothers day, Fathers day, any holiday • Just Because Zarrow Mental Health Symposium TULSA PROJECT THEATRE Tulsa Public Schools 2017 OkEq Board Elections Pride Store Rainbow Library ICAO Campout Message from the Executive Director, Toby Jenkins Dissertation Research August 16, 2017 As predicted and prophetically suggested we have entered a divisive and hateful period of civil unrest. The past two years have been filled with outrageous and disgusting behaviour parading itself as political discourse. It is not discourse. It is not two competing opinions! It is EVIL!!!! Daily, Oklahomans for Equality assists the victims of this EVIL marching through our land. Weekly, death threats in the mail, phone calls verbally harassing us and our constituents, and vandalism of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center are all examples of the escalating violence and evil. Our organization has witnessed evil before. Heading into our 38th year allows us to have some perspective on past evil behavior and justifiable fear of what the future may hold. Charlottesville is America with hatred simmering until it takes center stage. The rage of the oppressed screaming "How can you not see this marching in our streets?" I understand the fearful response of the counter-protesters and their emotional outrage in reaction to the white supremacists and neo-nazis. I feel that same emotion and fear every year at our Tulsa Pride Parade when protesters line our city streets screaming profanities and making threats at our families and parade participants. That is why we make sure we have police protection. The white supremacists wanted to strike that same fear in Charlottesville, but these bigots carried guns and weapons. As executive director, I commit myself to denounce this present darkness engulfing our nation and to build stronger alliances with those marginalized by this reign of terror. I call upon the membership of Oklahomans for Equality to stand up to the hate. Push back when someone wants to sanction racist actions and speech. This is our time and we can not be silent! OkEq Board Meeting 7 p.m. Thursday, August 17 Dennis R. Neill Equality Center All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. OkEq Art Exhibition The August Oklahomans for Equality showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature an Exhibit Titled "Four Artists Four Styles". "Four Artists - Four Styles" is a group of 4 artists who work together bringing a juxtaposition of styles and mediums together for this show. This video has extremely graphic and violent content. Please use discretion when viewing. 4/24/26, 4:02 PM �OkEq eNews August 16th, 2017 2 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-August-16th--2017.... EBA Mixer Wednesday August 16, 6:00 p.m. Hosted by Chandra Hall 769 N Denver Ave, Tulsa OK 74106 Family Ties E ALITY usiness Alliance Family Ties is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBT parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Family Ties contact andy@grimesco.net Live Free! Coming Out Worksh op Join us for August's Equality Business Alliance mixer hosted by Chandra Hall with Keller Williams Realty When it comes to real estate I specialize in YOU! The home buying and selling process is all about YOU so I make great efforts to get to know you and what you need in order to streamline the process and get you where you need to be as quickly and as smoothly as possible. I strive to make the home buying or selling process as smooth and as easy to understand as possible, while I also look out for you with the best cost solutions. Reach out to me today so I can make arrangements for a Buyer's consultation or a Seller's consultation so we can get to know each other and work together. I am looking forward to meeting you! Check out Chandra Hall online at http://chandra-hall.kw.com/ Mondays 6 :00-7:00 p.m. ComingOut@OkEq.org Free to participate, this course is designed for individuals coming to terms with their sexuality with presentations on how to come out to family, friends and coworkers. Question and answer session in a supportive and informed environment. Please contact ComingOut@OkEq.org Lawyer in the Library September 13 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Lawyer in the Library is an opportunity to meet with a lawyer about topics such as family law (divorce, paternity, custody, child support), landlord/tenant , estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment necessary.. Healthcare Navigator The Equality Business Alliance networking mixers are terrific venues for you to meet prospective clients. Mixers are open to non-members as well as EBA members. Be sure to bring business cards, business information, brochures, etc. Hosting a networking mixer is a great way to showcase your business. You may host at your establishment or use the Equality Center. If you would like to host a mixer, send an email to jose.vega@okeq.org for more information. H.O.P.E. DIVAS 2017 - Icons of the 80s! Friday August 25, 6:30 p.m. - Reception, 7:45 p.m. - Dinner and Concert COX Assembly Hall at the Cox Business Center 100 Civic Center, Tulsa, OK 74103 By Appointment Do you need assistance with open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare? Meet with Mary Jones, Planned Parenthood's Healthcare Navigator. She will be more than happy to help anyone and everyone who is interested in enrolling with the Affordable 4/24/26, 4:02 PM �OkEq eNews August 16th, 2017 3 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-August-16th--2017.... Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare. Contact Mary Jones at 918-587-4621 or mary.jones@ppheartland.org Please join us for our Annual fundraiser and concert DIVAS 2017 Icons of the 80s! Dress Code: Cocktail with an 80s Flair! Honorary Chair: Tamara Benson VALET PARKING PROVIDED* Counseling Services Counselors are donating their services to Oklahomans for Equality. Please be patient when setting up appointment times. It can take up to 2 weeks for them to find an available time to see you. Performers Include: Mark Gibson Music, Double Treble, Pam Van Dyke Crosby, FuZed, Heather Rumley, Rebecca Marks Jimerson & Andrew Witter! Sponsorship Levels Michael Jackson Sponsor $25,000 / 3 Premier Tables for 10 / Spotlight Seating / Program Recognition / Beverages Served at Your Tables / Limo Service Prince Sponsor $15,000 / 2 Premier Tables for 10 / Spotlight Seating / Program Recognition / Beverages served at Your Tables / Limo Service to and from Event Whitney Houston Sponsor $5,000 / 1 Premier Table for 10 / Spotlight Seating / Program Recognition / Limo Service to and from Event Dr. Kurt Choate Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a Sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required Contact Dr. Kurt Choate, LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org George Michael Sponsor $2,500 / 1 Table for 10 / Preferred Seating / Program Recognition / Limo Service to and from Event David Bowie Sponsor $1,750 / 1 Table for 10 / Preferred Seating / Program Recognition Leon Russell Sponsor $200 / Single Ticket / Reserved Seating / Program Recognition This year we are offering an opportunity to purchase a Dream Ticket. The Winner of the Dream Ticket will receive a Live Auction Item of choice! That's right, the winner can choose ANY one of the Live Auction Items from the list below! Only 150 tickets will be sold!!! Want a chance to win before bidding begins? Can't handle the pressure of Live bidding? This is your chance to win! OSU Tulsa Counseling Center How Much Does It Cost? Dream Tickets cost $100 each and can also purchase 3 for $250. Where can I buy a Dream Ticket? You may purchase your ticket(s) ahead of time online. Tickets will also be available the night of the Auction (if applicable). You must be in attendance when the ticket is drawn, in order to win. Green Country Bears 7th Anniversary Saturday August 19, 7:00 p.m. Elmer's BBQ 4130 S. Peoria Tulsa, OK 74105 The Green Country Bears is celebrating their 7th year Anniversary. We are having a Bears Dine Out/Bears Night Out combo on August 19th . Join us at Elmer's BBQ, 4130 S. Peoria, Tulsa, Ok at 7 PM . Their menu can be found at www.elmersbbqtulsa.com Afterwards the bears are headed to the infamous Eagle at 1338 East 3rd, Tulsa for drinks. Later on the bears are going to Area 18. Temple Hull is a mental health counseling intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She has experience counseling transgender, bisexual, lesbian, gay and asexual persons, and looks forward to working with all individuals represented in the bright colors of the rainbow flag. Appointments with Temple can be made by calling the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at 918-594-8568 . Identities 101 Saturday August 19, 2:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Identities 101 is a free, fun, and interactive way for community activists and people with a thirst for education to learn about different identities within the LGBTQ+ acronym. Enjoy an afternoon of powerful discussion as Tulsa's LGBTQ+ youth and adults work together to show you the colors of the rainbow in depth. The event will include panels focusing on gender and sexualities that you might not know about! This is a learning space, and it is completely okay not to know everything. We hope to see you there, discovering more and more about your community! Sisters in Song Rehearsal Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Diversity Arts Association of Oklahoma/Sisters In Song will begin rehearsals for our upcoming Christmas concert, Hope Peace Joy 2017 this coming Tuesday, August, 22, 2017 at the OKEQ Center. Rehearsals are from 7PM to 9PM and will be every Tuesday at that time. Please come join us if you love to sing and especially if you love to sing Christmas music. r. ~ ~ ,n5 ong ~ Holiday Concert Rehearsals begin August 22nd, See you there!!! c(oVN(I N'S ~ S isters Amanda Rogers is a mental health counseling intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She welcomes the opportunity to work with persons with concerns related to gender identity, sexual or affectional orientation, relationship issues, mood/anxiety concerns and trauma. She is passionate about social justice and working with the LGBTQQIA+ community. Appointments can be scheduled with Amanda by calling the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at 918-594-8568 . 4/24/26, 4:02 PM �OkEq eNews August 16th, 2017 4 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-August-16th--2017.... Alyssa Pasquini is a mental health counseling intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She is passionate about assisting clients who are a part of the LGBTQQIA+ community who experience a range of concerns including issues surrounding gender identity, sexual/ affectional orientation, and mood or anxiety concerns. Appointments with Alyssa can be made by calling the OSU Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 594-8568 . Click here for more information Non-Binary Support Group S.A.G.E. Summer Pool Parties Tuesday Aug. 22, 10:00am 1938 E. 55th Pl., Tulsa, OK 74105 SAGE Tulsa will have their final pool party of the summer on Tuesday, August 22nd at 10:00 am. Members can meet up at the Equality Center and carpool to the pool party. Lunch at the pool party will be burgers and hot dogs. Participants are encouraged to bring side dishes, deserts, and drinks. The pool has a shallow end and also has railing with steps to help people into the pool. If you would like to attend, please email olivia.cotter@okeq.org to RSVP. The pool party will be held at 1938 E. 55th Pl., Tulsa, OK 74105. Maps are available at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. The mission of SAGE Tulsa is to address issues related to lesbian, gay bisexual and transgender aging. In partnership with its constituents and allies, SAGE Tulsa works to achieve a high quality of life for LGBT older adults, supports and advocates for their rights, fosters a greater understanding of aging in all communities and promotes positive images of LGBT life in later years. SAGE Tulsa meets every Tuesday morning at 10:00 am at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Follow SAGE on Facebook for all the latest updates and events. OkEq 2017-2018 Board Candidate Meet and Greet Tuesday August 29, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Join us at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center August 29th starting at 6pm. Come meet the candidates running for Oklahomans for equality board of directors. There will be refreshments. Voting starts September 1st. The annual meeting of Oklahomans for Equality shall be held at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center on September 7th, 2017 beginning at 7:00 pm. Presently, seven Board of Director spaces are up for election. To read the candidate bios click here Third Wednesday of each month from 7-9 p.m. A new support group for folks who identify with non-binary genders, including but not limited to, genderqueer, genderfluid, agender, bigender, neutrois, genderflux, and more. This group will be a safe space to discuss our identities, receive support, and build a strong non-binary community in Tulsa. For information contact Vic Wiener at vfwiener@gmail.com SOS Group Mondays 7:00 pm This open Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) Recovery and Sobriety Group meets every Monday at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information, visit www.SOSTulsa.org Brought to You Bi the Letter B Second Tuesday and fourth Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. The group is open to all bi, pan, queer, fluid folks and their allies. SAGE Tulsa (Service & Advocacy For Gay Elders) Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm "drop in 4/24/26, 4:02 PM �OkEq eNews August 16th, 2017 5 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-August-16th--2017.... for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan II Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 v Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:30 pm (First time interview required before attending) Email sharon.queen@okeq.org The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. Lambda Al-Anon Group Every Friday 7 p.m. Survivors of Incest Anonymous Every Saturday 12:30 pm August Volunteer of the Month Josh Cancienne SIA strives to empower those who have survived childhood sexual abuse (who are not abusing any child), who want to become survivors and thrivers. For more information, visit siawso.org Josh has been volunteering with OKEQ since February 2017. He has always wanted to volunteer someplace LGBTQ oriented. After the 2016 election results, was motivated to volunteer at OKEQ and help any way he could. Josh loves coming to the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center "Where I know I'll be accepted no matter who or what I am. It's incredibly validating to be here with an organization doing great work in making Oklahoma a friendly place for LGBTQ+ people." When not volunteering, Josh works as a web developer, enjoys hanging out with friends, playing video games at home, singing, or drawing. His favorite events are the monthly Game Nights at OKEQ. "I get to meet new people and we play tabletop games. It's really fun and I hope more people come!" Josh definitely recommends people to come volunteer here because " You get to meet so many wonderful people in the LGBTQ+ community. You get a behind the scenes look at what it takes to do all the great work that OKEQ does for Tulsa and its surrounding areas." He adds " OKEQ wouldn't be what it is without it's volunteers and community leaders. YOU can help shape the organization and community. Even if you couldn't commit to volunteering, you could still start an event at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center and bring people from the community together. Talk with Jose Vega who can give you more information about starting an event!" Game Night Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno If you would like to volunteer, click here or contact Jose Vega at jose.vega@okeq.org August Video eNews 4/24/26, 4:02 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/745f7cfac880d817b03fd2786250b4a8.pdf b4ad7a4a4a83593e52746d0ef827cd2b PDF Text Text OkEq eNews August 24th, 2017 1 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-August-24th--2017.... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq eNews e news oklohom:ms for equolity OkEq 2017-2018 Board Candidate Meet and Greet Tuesday August 29, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 August 24th, 2017 In This Issue Candidate Meet and Greet Tulsa Writers Ink Brought to You Bi the Letter B Sisters in Song Council Oak Mens Chorale H.O.P.E. Divas 2017 Green Country Bears August Volunteer of the Month Join us at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center August 29th starting at 6pm. Come meet the candidates running for Oklahomans for equality board of directors. There will be refreshments. August Video eNews Become a Member Voting starts September 1st. "First Thursday" Art Opening The annual meeting of Oklahomans for Equality shall be held at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center on September 7th, 2017 beginning at 7:00 pm. Presently, seven Board of Director spaces are up for election. To read the candidate bios click here Question, Prevent, and Refer - Suicide Prevention Training NOH8 Photo Shoot August EBA Mixer Zarrow Mental Health Symposium TULSA PROJECT THEATRE Tulsa Public Schools 2017 OkEq Board Elections Pride Store Rainbow Library ICAO Campout Dissertation Research OkEq Board Meeting Annual Meeting 7 p.m. Thursday, September 7 Monthly Meeting 7 p.m. Thursday, September 21 Dennis R. Neill Equality Center All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. OkEq Art Exhibition The August Oklahomans for Equality showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature an Exhibit Titled "Four Artists Four Styles". "Four Artists - Four Styles" is a group of 4 artists who work together bringing a juxtaposition of styles and mediums together for this show. Tulsa Writers Ink Every Saturday beginning September 2, 1:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 An LGBT inclusive group of writers providing support and resources to authors and writers regardless of where they are i n their writing career. First meeting will be Saturday Sept. 2 1pm-3pm. 4/24/26, 4:02 PM �OkEq eNews August 24th, 2017 2 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-August-24th--2017.... ~ Tulsa Writers, Ink~ at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center ~ - -Brought to You Bi the Letter B Second Tuesday and Fourth Thursday of each month 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Family Ties Bisexual support group at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Tell all your friends. The group is open to all bi/pan/queer/fluid+ folks and their allies. Family Ties is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBT parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Family Ties contact andy@grimesco.net Sisters in Song Rehearsal Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Diversity Arts Association of Oklahoma/Sisters In Song will begin rehearsals for our upcoming Christmas concert, Hope Peace Joy 2017 this coming Tuesday, August, 22, 2017 at the OKEQ Center. Rehearsals are from 7PM to 9PM and will be every Tuesday at that time. Please come join us if you love to sing and especially if you love to sing Christmas music. Live Free! Coming Out Worksh op Holiday Concert Rehearsals begin August 22nd, See you there!!! Mondays 6 :00-7:00 p.m. ComingOut@OkEq.org Free to participate, this course is designed for individuals coming to terms with their sexuality with presentations on how to come out to family, friends and coworkers. Question and answer session in a supportive and informed environment. Please contact ComingOut@OkEq.org Lawyer in the Library September 13 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Lawyer in the Library is an opportunity to meet with a lawyer about topics such as family law (divorce, paternity, custody, child support), landlord/tenant , estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment necessary.. Click here for more information Healthcare Navigator By Appointment H.O.P.E. DIVAS 2017 - Icons of the 80s! Friday August 25, 6:30 p.m. - Reception, 7:45 p.m. - Dinner and Concert COX Assembly Hall at the Cox Business Center 100 Civic Center, Tulsa, OK 74103 Please join us for our Annual fundraiser and concert DIVAS 2017 Icons of the 80s! Do you need assistance with open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare? Meet with Mary Jones, Planned Parenthood's Healthcare Navigator. She will be more than happy to help anyone and everyone who is interested in enrolling with the Affordable 4/24/26, 4:02 PM �OkEq eNews August 24th, 2017 3 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-August-24th--2017.... Dress Code: Cocktail with an 80s Flair! Honorary Chair: Tamara Benson VALET PARKING PROVIDED* Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare. Contact Mary Jones at 918-587-4621 or mary.jones@ppheartland.org - - ·- - - - Performers Include: Mark Gibson Music, Double Treble, Pam Van Dyke Crosby, FuZed, Heather Rumley, Rebecca Marks Jimerson & Andrew Witter! Counseling Services Sponsorship Levels Michael Jackson Sponsor $25,000 / 3 Premier Tables for 10 / Spotlight Seating / Program Recognition / Beverages Served at Your Tables / Limo Service Counselors are donating their services to Oklahomans for Equality. Please be patient when setting up appointment times. It can take up to 2 weeks for them to find an available time to see you. Prince Sponsor $15,000 / 2 Premier Tables for 10 / Spotlight Seating / Program Recognition / Beverages served at Your Tables / Limo Service to and from Event Whitney Houston Sponsor $5,000 / 1 Premier Table for 10 / Spotlight Seating / Program Recognition / Limo Service to and from Event George Michael Sponsor $2,500 / 1 Table for 10 / Preferred Seating / Program Recognition / Limo Service to and from Event David Bowie Sponsor $1,750 / 1 Table for 10 / Preferred Seating / Program Recognition Leon Russell Sponsor $200 / Single Ticket / Reserved Seating / Program Recognition This year we are offering an opportunity to purchase a Dream Ticket. The Winner of the Dream Ticket will receive a Live Auction Item of choice! That's right, the winner can choose ANY one of the Live Auction Items from the list below! Only 150 tickets will be sold!!! Want a chance to win before bidding begins? Can't handle the pressure of Live bidding? This is your chance to win! How Much Does It Cost? Dream Tickets cost $100 each and can also purchase 3 for $250. Where can I buy a Dream Ticket? You may purchase your ticket(s) ahead of time online. Tickets will also be available the night of the Auction (if applicable). You must be in attendance when the ticket is drawn, in order to win. Dr. Kurt Choate Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a Sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required Contact Dr. Kurt Choate, LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org OSU Tulsa Counseling Center Green Country Bears 7 Year Anniversary Challenge Ok Bears, admirers, and allies,. It is our 7th year... Here is the challenge... Donate a $7.00 birthday present and challenge 7 of your friends to donate $7.00. Then have them challenge 7 more... keep the chain going. Pledge here Temple Hull is a mental health counseling intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She has experience counseling transgender, bisexual, lesbian, gay and asexual persons, and looks forward to working with all individuals represented in the bright colors of the rainbow flag. Appointments with Temple can be made by calling the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at 918-594-8568 . August Volunteer of the Month Josh Cancienne Josh has been volunteering with OKEQ since February 2017. He has always wanted to volunteer someplace LGBTQ oriented. After the 2016 election results, was motivated to volunteer at OKEQ and help any way he could. Josh loves coming to the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center "Where I know I'll be accepted no matter who or what I am. It's incredibly validating to be here with an organization doing great work in making Oklahoma a friendly place for LGBTQ+ people." Amanda Rogers is a mental health counseling intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She welcomes the opportunity to work with persons with concerns related to gender identity, sexual or affectional orientation, relationship issues, mood/anxiety concerns and trauma. She is passionate about social justice and working with the LGBTQQIA+ community. Appointments can be scheduled with Amanda by calling the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at 918-594-8568 . When not volunteering, Josh works as a web developer, enjoys hanging out with friends, playing video 4/24/26, 4:02 PM �OkEq eNews August 24th, 2017 4 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-August-24th--2017.... games at home, singing, or drawing. His favorite events are the monthly Game Nights at OKEQ. "I get to meet new people and we play tabletop games. It's really fun and I hope more people come!" Josh definitely recommends people to come volunteer here because " You get to meet so many wonderful people in the LGBTQ+ community. You get a behind the scenes look at what it takes to do all the great work that OKEQ does for Tulsa and its surrounding areas." He adds " OKEQ wouldn't be what it is without it's volunteers and community leaders. YOU can help shape the organization and community. Even if you couldn't commit to volunteering, you could still start an event at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center and bring people from the community together. Talk with Jose Vega who can give you more information about starting an event!" If you would like to volunteer, click here or contact Jose Vega at jose.vega@okeq.org August Video eNews Alyssa Pasquini is a mental health counseling intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She is passionate about assisting clients who are a part of the LGBTQQIA+ community who experience a range of concerns including issues surrounding gender identity, sexual/ affectional orientation, and mood or anxiety concerns. Appointments with Alyssa can be made by calling the OSU Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 594-8568 . Non-Binary Support Group Become a Voting member of Oklahomans for Equality Third Wednesday of each month from 7-9 p.m. A new support group for folks who identify with non-binary genders, including but not limited to, genderqueer, genderfluid, agender, bigender, neutrois, genderflux, and more. This group will be a safe space to discuss our identities, receive support, and build a strong non-binary community in Tulsa. For information contact Vic Wiener at vfwiener@gmail.com SOS Group Mondays 7:00 pm This open Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) Recovery and Sobriety Group meets every Monday at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information, visit www.SOSTulsa.org Brought to You Bi the Letter B Second Tuesday and fourth Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. The group is open to all bi, pan, queer, fluid folks and their allies. "First Thursday" Art Opening Thursday September 7, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 The September Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature an exhibit of the works by Slim Cook titled "Digital Divas", beginning with a reception on Thursday, September 7th from 6-9pm and continuing throughout the month. SAGE Tulsa (Service & Advocacy For Gay Elders) Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm "drop in 4/24/26, 4:02 PM �OkEq eNews August 24th, 2017 5 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-August-24th--2017.... Slim was born and raised in Tulsa. He started his professional art career at the age of 12 doing custom airbrush paint jobs on race cars and motorcycles. After graduating from Will Rogers High School he enrolled at Tulsa Community College to study art. From there he received a scholarship to the University of Oklahoma where he received a BFA degree specializing in Metalsmithing and sculpture. He then earned a Masters of Fine Arts degree from Temple University's prestigious Tyler School of Art. After graduation he moved to New York City to work as a professional sculptor and model maker in the fashion industry. It was during that period where his long standing interest in customizing cars, motorcycles and other machines merged with his new experience in the art of artificially enhancing the human image through fashion. Exploration of that connection is now a major focus of his artistic endeavors. While he was in New York, along with his work in the fashion world, he also completed numerous large-scale public commissions, exhibitions and installations. He has recently returned to Tulsa to establish an Art Studio in his home town. for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan II Tulsa Area Prime Timers Slim muses about the implications of his art: "As the future unfolds, and the link between humans and technology becomes more personal, intimate and pervasive, we will gain an increasing power to shape and alter our own minds and bodies. Will humans and technology evolve into a kind of symbiotic life form? If we could build our own bodies, what choices would we make? In the future will the concept of "gender" become obsolete? How this evolution will affect the way we see ourselves, including ideas about beauty, gender-identity and body enhancement are the primary subjects of this exhibition." The show begins with a reception on Thursday, July 6th from 6-9pm where there will be a door prize drawn of the artist's work. The show continues throughout the month. www.okeq.org 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 v Question, Prevent, and Refer - Suicide Prevention Training Gender Support Program Monday September 11, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Thursday September 14, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Saturday September 30, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. - Candle Light Vigil immediately following training Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 The training is called Question, Persuade and Refer (QPR). This training will help you recognize the warning signs, clues and suicidal communications of people in trouble, and gain skills to act vigorously to prevent a possible tragedy. Everyone will receive a Certificate of completion and they will become gate keepers in QPR. September 11, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. - snack and learn September 14, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. September 30, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Wednesdays 7:30 pm (First time interview required before attending) Email sharon.queen@okeq.org The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. Lambda Al-Anon Group Every Friday 7 p.m. September 30, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. - Immediately following the training there will be speakers and a candle light vigil to remember all the GLBTQI-Two Spirit people who have completed suicide and are survivors of attempted suicide. Please RSVP to olivia.cotter@okeq.org NOH8 Photo Shoot Survivors of Incest Anonymous Sunday September 17, 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Every Saturday 12:30 pm Join the #NOH8Worldwide movement in Tulsa, OK and add your face to the fight for equal human rights! COST : Single/Solo Photos: $40 Couple/Group Photos: $25 per person NOH8 accepts cash and credit cards only. Fees paid to participate cover services and costs for one edited digital print only, made available via noh8campaign.com, and do not include physical prints. * COME CAMERA-READY * * WEAR A WHITE SHIRT * * POSE & MAKE A STATEMENT! * NO SIA strives to empower those who have survived childhood sexual abuse (who are not abusing any child), who want to become survivors and thrivers. For more information, visit siawso.org The NOH8 Campaign returns to Oklahomans For Equality @ The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center on Sunday, September 17th for an open photo shoot! Stop by anytime between 2pm-5pm to pose for an official NOH8 photo by photographer Adam Bouska. No reservations needed! Photos are first-come, first-served - and we move fast! Please arrive camera-ready with a plain white shirt to match the signature style of the NOH8 photos. When is the best time to arrive? Most people tend to arrive before the photo shoot begins, but as long as someone has lined up by the advertised end time for the photo shoot (5:00pm for this photo shoot), they should be guaranteed a chance to pose! Once you arrive, the next steps are easy! 1. Fill-out one numbered model release for each person. 2. Have a NOH8 temporary tattoo applied for your photo. 3. Standby for your number to be called. 4. Process your payment once called. 5. Trade your processed model release for duct tape! Game Night Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno NOH8 Co-Founder Adam Bouska will photograph roughly 5-10 frames per person. One frame will be selected/edited by our team and made available within approximately eight weeks (timeline subject to change). INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING? E-mail info@noh8campaign.com with your contact information and make sure to note which shoot you'd like to volunteer for! For more information visit www.noh8campaign.com/event/open-photo-shoot-in-tulsa-ok-3 4/24/26, 4:02 PM �OkEq eNews August 24th, 2017 6 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-August-24th--2017.... EBA Mixer Wednesday September 20, 6:00 p.m. Hosted by Cityscape Mortgage at Fifteenth and Home 5801 E 41st St #350, Tulsa, OK 74135 E UALITY Business All,ance Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Room Rentals The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has many spaces for your next meeting or event. To check dates, reserve your next event or receive pricing information, contact sharon.queen@okeq.org Stop by for a quick view of the Event Center and pick up a space rental sheet. EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and community. Cityscape Home Mortgage is committed to providing you with the highest quality home loan service combined with the lowest mortgage rates available in all of Oklahoma. Whether you are a first time home buyer, moving up to your dream home, refinancing, or buying an investment property, our highly experienced team of mortgage bankers can help make your dreams come true. Cityscape has been in business since 2002 serving the Tulsa community and surrounding areas. We offer loan terms from 10 to 30 years, speedy local underwriting, funding at the table, and exceptional customer service. Our ultimate goal is to create lasting relationships with each of our clients so that we may continue providing excellent service for many years to come. Check out Cityscape Mortgage online at www.cityscapehome.com Workforce Oklahoma Access Point Open every day Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-by-step instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Friday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 7 pm Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing The Equality Business Alliance networking mixers are terrific venues for you to meet prospective clients. Mixers are open to non-members as well as EBA members. Be sure to bring business cards, business information, brochures, etc. Hosting a networking mixer is a great way to showcase your business. You may host at your establishment or use the Equality Center. If you would like to host a mixer, send an email to jose.vega@okeq.org for more information. 2017 Zarrow Mental Health Symposium - Challenging Injustice & Discrimination October 5-6 Cox Business Center 100 Civic Center, Tulsa, OK 74103 Why You Can't Miss It! ● Learn a full spectrum of tools and strategies related to programs, policies, and practices that challenge and/or combat injustice and discrimination, including any subsequent impact on mental health ● Connect & share ideas with over 800 peers and leading experts in the field! ● Receive critical CEU & ethics hours! To learn more about the Zarrow Mental Health Symposium, visit www.zarrowsymposium.org, call JoBeth Hamon at 405-778-8122. You may also email jhamon@mhaok.org. You have the power to challenge and combat systemic injustice and discrimination that can impact mental health! Learn how to take action to forever change your community at the 2017 Zarrow Mental Health Symposium - Challenging Injustice & Discrimination, October 5-6 in Tulsa, Okla. The Symposium is a unique opportunity to meet and connect with other like-minded attendees who are inspired to discuss the realities of injustice and discrimination and develop solutions to address these realities and long-term implications on mental health. Plus, you can receive valuable CEU and ethics hours! Stay up-to-date on conference updates & announcements! Visit www.zarrowsymposium.org. TULSA PROJECT THEATRE ANNOUNCES 2017-2018 SEASON Today, Tulsa Project Theatre (TPT), the city's only theatre company operating under an Actors Equity Association (AEA) contract, announced its 2017-2018 season. Three of the season's productions are in collaboration with other AEA affiliates - two from Oklahoma City and one with whom fans of the hit TV shows, Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. Intimate Partner Violence& Sexual Assault Survivor Support Group First Wednesday of each month from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Domestic violence is the use of physical, sexual, threatening or emotional force to frighten, intimidate and control an intimate partner. This support and educational group is for individuals who have survived domestic violence and are ready to explore their personal healing process and find hope. The group will provide emotional support, information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal, and may include specific goals such as creating a safety plan, reducing risk of future violence, increasing positive coping skills and addressing the impact of trauma. Sexual assault is any forced or coerced sexual activity, such as unwanted touching or forced penetration committed against a person's will or without consent. This support group will meet together to discuss their experiences, share ideas, and provide emotional support for one another. Additionally, highly trained providers will offer information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal. Specific goals for 4/24/26, 4:02 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/bb93714c673dbf2f18db5b8826da1276.pdf 5132d3f70cc900aaea8506a58da5db0c PDF Text Text OkEq eNews August 31st, 20117 1 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-August-31st--20117... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq eNews August 31st, 2017 oklohom:ms for equolity news In This Issue Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund Tulsa Progressive Ministers' Statement Tulsa Writers Ink Gay Men's Dinner Group 2017 OkEq Board Elections Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund "First Thursday" Art Opening Question, Prevent, and Refer -Suicide Prevention Training We have been receiving lots of inquiries into how people can help those affected by Hurricane Harvey. Our member center in Houston, The Montrose Center, sent us this information: Free Flu Shots NOH8 Photo Shoot August EBA Mixer The catastrophic and historic impact of Hurricane Harvey will be felt by the LGBTQ community of Houston, Texas for days, months, and potentially years to come. You can help LGBTQ community members displaced by the storm today by giving to the LGBTQ Disaster Relief Fund, managed by the Montrose Center - Houston's LGBTQ counseling and community center serving Houston for 39 years. With more than 35,000 clients in core programs they are already learning of staff and community members who have lost everything. Beyond Binaries: Identity & Sexuality Brought to You Bi the Letter B Sisters in Song Council Oak Mens Chorale THE COMMUNITY OF LGBT CENTERS The LGBTQ Disaster Relief Fund will be used to help individuals and families begin to rebuild their lives through counseling, case management, direct assistance with shelf stable food, furniture, housing and more. The Center's dedicated case management team is on call to help homeless youth, seniors, people living with HIV, hate crime survivors, and those devastated by the storm. CLICK HERE TO DONATE NOW The center is also accepting gift cards to help those impacted by the storm. Grocery (HEB, Sprouts, Trader Joes), Target, Walgreens or other pharmacy are most helpful, as are cash gift cards (Visa, AmEx, etc.), especially cards that do not have expiration dates. And if you're in and around one of the areas hit by Hurricane Harvey, you can find out more about volunteer opportunities with The Red Cross below. Green Country Bears Zarrow Mental Health Symposium TULSA PROJECT THEATRE Tulsa Public Schools Pride Store Rainbow Library Independence, KS Pride Beyond the Curtain: Gender and Dance The Perfect Wedding Show To learn more about volunteer opportunities go to: http://www.redcross.org/volunteer/become-a-volunteer#step1 Out for TCC Dissertation Research Tulsa Progressive Ministers' Statement "As a response to the "Nashville Statement", we the undersigned wish to express that the practice of Christianity is not monolithic and that while there may be churches in Tulsa that affirm the recent statement from this group of evangelicals, there are also many churches, faithful practitioners and church leaders who do not. Instead, we affirm the statement from Christians United in Support of LGBTQ+ Inclusion in the Church, which fully affirms, embraces, and celebrates the LGBTQ+ community who are, like all of humanity, created in God's image. Please know that those who signed the Nashville Statement do not speak for all Christians, and their limited views do not get to define you or Christianity. We lead churches full of people who will welcome and support you in your own faith journey." The Rev. Chris Moore Fellowship Congregational (United Church of Christ) The Rev. Fr. Dewayne Messenger The Parish Church of St. Jerome (Ecumenical Catholic Communion) The Rev. Kelli Driscoll Bethany Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) The Rev. Evan Taylor East Side Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) The Rev. Todd Freeman College Hill Presbyterian Church The Rev. Cathey Edwards Hope Unitarian Church The Rev. Bill Crowell St. Paul's United Methodist Church The Rev. Barbara Prose All Souls (Unitarian Universalist) OkEq Board Meeting Annual Meeting 7 p.m. Thursday, September 7 Monthly Meeting 7 p.m. Thursday, September 21 Dennis R. Neill Equality Center All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. OkEq Art Exhibition The August Oklahomans for Equality showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature an Exhibit Titled "Four Artists Four Styles". "Four Artists - Four Styles" is a group of 4 artists who work together bringing a juxtaposition of styles and mediums together for this show. The Rev. Courtney Richards Ordained Minister, Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) The Rev. Bill Hemm Forest Park Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) The Rev. Dr. Gary Peluso-Verdend President, Phillips Theological Seminary The Rev. Robert Martin First Lutheran Church (Evangelical Lutheran Church of America) Tulsa Writers Ink Every Saturday beginning September 2, 1:00 p.m. 4/24/26, 4:03 PM �OkEq eNews August 31st, 20117 2 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-August-31st--20117... Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 An LGBT inclusive group of writers providing support and resources to authors and writers regardless of where they are i n their writing career. First meeting will be Saturday Sept. 2 1pm-3pm . Tulsa Writers, Ink~ at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center ~ Family Ties Gay Men's Dinner Group Tuesday September 5, 6:30 p.m. BC Steakhouse 5209 S. Sheridan Rd., Tulsa, OK 74145 It is our mission to deliver the most deliciously affordable hand-cut steak in T-town! If you are coming please let me know so I have a headcount for the reservation Gay Men's Dinner Group Richard Haley GuysDineToo@gmail.com Family Ties is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBT parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Family Ties contact andy@grimesco.net Live Free! Coming Out Worksh op 2017 OkEq Annual Meeting Thursday September 7, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 The annual meeting of Oklahomans for Equality shall be held at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center on September 7th, 2017 beginning at 7:00 pm. Presently, seven Board of Director spaces are up for election. Online voting begins September 1st Mondays 6 :00-7:00 p.m. ComingOut@OkEq.org Free to participate, this course is designed for individuals coming to terms with their sexuality with presentations on how to come out to family, friends and coworkers. Question and answer session in a supportive and informed environment. Please contact ComingOut@OkEq.org Lawyer in the Library September 13 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Lawyer in the Library is an opportunity to meet with a lawyer about topics such as family law (divorce, paternity, custody, child support), landlord/tenant , estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment necessary.. "First Thursday" Art Opening Thursday September 7, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 The September Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature an exhibit of the works by Slim Cook titled "Digital Divas", beginning with a reception on Thursday, September Healthcare Navigator By Appointment Do you need assistance with open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare? Meet with Mary Jones, Planned Parenthood's Healthcare Navigator. She will be more than happy to help anyone and everyone who is interested in enrolling with the Affordable 4/24/26, 4:03 PM �OkEq eNews August 31st, 20117 3 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-August-31st--20117... 7th from 6-9pm and continuing throughout the month. Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare. Contact Mary Jones at 918-587-4621 or mary.jones@ppgreatplainsorg Slim was born and raised in Tulsa. He started his professional art career at the age of 12 doing custom airbrush paint jobs on race cars and motorcycles. After graduating from Will Rogers High School he enrolled at Tulsa Community College to study art. From there he received a scholarship to the University of Oklahoma where he received a BFA degree specializing in Metalsmithing and sculpture. He then earned a Masters of Fine Arts degree from Temple University's prestigious Tyler School of Art. After graduation he moved to New York City to work as a professional sculptor and model maker in the fashion industry. It was during that period where his long standing interest in customizing cars, motorcycles and other machines merged with his new experience in the art of artificially enhancing the human image through fashion. Exploration of that connection is now a major focus of his artistic endeavors. While he was in New York, along with his work in the fashion world, he also completed numerous large-scale public commissions, exhibitions and installations. He has recently returned to Tulsa to establish an Art Studio in his home town. Counseling Services Counselors are donating their services to Oklahomans for Equality. Please be patient when setting up appointment times. It can take up to 2 weeks for them to find an available time to see you. Slim muses about the implications of his art: "As the future unfolds, and the link between humans and technology becomes more personal, intimate and pervasive, we will gain an increasing power to shape and alter our own minds and bodies. Will humans and technology evolve into a kind of symbiotic life form? If we could build our own bodies, what choices would we make? In the future will the concept of "gender" become obsolete? How this evolution will affect the way we see ourselves, including ideas about beauty, gender-identity and body enhancement are the primary subjects of this exhibition." The show begins with a reception on Thursday, September 7th from 6-9pm where there will be a door prize drawn of the artist's work. The show continues throughout the month. www.okeq.org Dr. Kurt Choate Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a Sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required Contact Dr. Kurt Choate, LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org OSU Tulsa Counseling Center Question, Prevent, and Refer - Suicide Prevention Training Monday September 11, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Thursday September 14, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Saturday September 30, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. - Candle Light Vigil immediately following training Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 The training is called Question, Persuade and Refer (QPR). This training will help you recognize the warning signs, clues and suicidal communications of people in trouble, and gain skills to act vigorously to prevent a possible tragedy. Everyone will receive a Certificate of completion and they will become gate keepers in QPR. September 11, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. - snack and learn September 14, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. September 30, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Alyssa Pasquini is a mental health counseling intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She is passionate about assisting clients who are a part of the LGBTQQIA+ community who experience a range of concerns including issues surrounding gender identity, sexual/affectional orientation, and mood or anxiety concerns. Appointments with Alyssa can be made by calling the OSU Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 5 94-85 68 . September 30, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. - Immediately following the training there will be speakers and a candle light vigil to remember all the GLBTQI-Two Spirit people who have completed suicide and are survivors of attempted suicide. Please RSVP to olivia.cotter@okeq.org Free Flu Shots at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Saturday, September 16, 1:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Stop by the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center for your free Flu Shot provided by Walgreens FIGHT ~ FLU NOH8 Photo Shoot Sunday September 17, 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Join the #NOH8Worldwide movement in Tulsa, OK and add your face to the fight for equal human rights! COST : Single/Solo Photos: $40 Couple/Group Photos: $25 per person NOH8 accepts cash and credit cards only. Fees paid to participate cover services and costs for one edited digital print only, made available via noh8campaign.com, and do not include physical prints. * COME CAMERA-READY * * WEAR A WHITE SHIRT * * POSE & MAKE A STATEMENT! * The NOH8 Campaign returns to Oklahomans For Equality @ The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center on Sunday, September 17th for an open photo shoot! Stop by anytime between 2pm-5pm to pose for an official NOH8 photo by photographer Adam Bouska. No reservations needed! NO Amanda Rogers is a mental health counseling intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She welcomes the opportunity to work with persons with concerns related to gender identity, sexual or affectional orientation, relationship issues, mood/anxiety concerns and trauma. She is passionate about social justice and working with the LGBTQQIA+ community. Appointments can be scheduled with Amanda by calling the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at 918-594-8568 . Photos are first-come, first-served - and we move fast! Please arrive camera-ready with a plain white shirt to match the signature style of the NOH8 photos. When is the best time to arrive? Most people tend to arrive before the photo shoot begins, but as long as someone 4/24/26, 4:03 PM �OkEq eNews August 31st, 20117 4 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-August-31st--20117... has lined up by the advertised end time for the photo shoot (5:00pm for this photo shoot), they should be guaranteed a chance to pose! Once you arrive, the next steps are easy! 1. Fill-out one numbered model release for each person. 2. Have a NOH8 temporary tattoo applied for your photo. 3. Standby for your number to be called. 4. Process your payment once called. 5. Trade your processed model release for duct tape! NOH8 Co-Founder Adam Bouska will photograph roughly 5-10 frames per person. One frame will be selected/edited by our team and made available within approximately eight weeks (timeline subject to change). INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING? E-mail info@noh8campaign.com with your contact information and make sure to note which shoot you'd like to volunteer for! For more information visit www.noh8campaign.com/event/open-photo-shoot-in-tulsa-ok-3 EBA Mixer Wednesday September 20, 6:00 p.m. Hosted by Cityscape Mortgage at Fifteenth and Home 1512 E 15th St, Tulsa, OK 74120 E Temple Hull is a mental health counseling intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She has experience counseling transgender, bisexual, lesbian, gay and asexual persons, and looks forward to working with all individuals represented in the bright colors of the rainbow flag. Appointments with Temple can be made by calling the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at 918-594-8568. UALITY Business Alliance Cityscape Home Mortgage is committed to providing you with the highest quality home loan service combined with the lowest mortgage rates available in all of Oklahoma. Whether you are a first time home buyer, moving up to your dream home, refinancing, or buying an investment property, our highly experienced team of mortgage bankers can help make your dreams come true. Cityscape has been in business since 2002 serving the Tulsa community and surrounding areas. We offer loan terms from 10 to 30 years, speedy local underwriting, funding at the table, and exceptional customer service. Our ultimate goal is to create lasting relationships with each of our clients so that we may continue providing excellent service for many years to come. Check out Cityscape Mortgage online at www.cityscapehome.com --- The Equality Business Alliance networking mixers are terrific venues for you to meet prospective clients. Mixers are open to non-members as well as EBA members. Be sure to bring business cards, business information, brochures, etc. Hosting a networking mixer is a great way to showcase your business. You may host at your establishment or use the Equality Center. If you would like to host a mixer, send an email to jose.vega@okeq.org for more information. Beyond Binaries: Identity & Sexuality Wednesday September 27, 6:00 p.m. OSU-Tulsa - BS Roberts Room 700 N. Greenwood Ave., Tulsa, Oklahoma 74106 OSU-Tulsa is hosting LGBTQ+ scholar and activist Robyn Ochs on September 27 for a public workshop, Beyond Binaries: Identity and Sexuality in the BS Roberts Room. The workshop will cover the following: Merrill Reiter, M.S., is in the Counseling Psychology Doctoral Program at Oklahoma State University. She is a mental health counselor at OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. Merrill is passionate about social justice, advocacy and counseling. She enjoys working with people of all identities and strives to make her sessions a safe place for all clients. She has experience working with LGBTQ+ people and welcomes the opportunity to work with persons with concerns related to sexual or affectional orientation, gender identity, mood/anxiety, depression, self-injury, death/grief, and those experiencing major changes or transitions in life. Appointments with Merrill can be made by calling the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 594-8568 Kathy Kavanaugh is a doctoral counseling psychology intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She is dedicated to working with clients of all identities (including all sexual and affectional orientations, gender identities, races, ethnicities, and ages) from a multicultural perspective. Kathy works with clients to address concerns regarding anxiety, mood, sexual and gender identity development, and overall personal enrichment. To schedule an appointment with Kathy, please contact the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 594-8568. How do we assign labels to our complicated and unique experiences of 4/24/26, 4:03 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/d97272525885105a3092150dc5f74a17.pdf 41d9b35c1ec0004aac3633ea6b8e8ead PDF Text Text OkEq eNews September 6th, 20117 1 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-September-6th--201... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq eNews e news oklohom:ms for equolity 2017 OkEq Annual Meeting September 6th, 2017 In This Issue 2017 OkEq Board Elections "First Thursday" Art Opening QPOC Movie on the Rooftop Memorial Service for Mike Davis Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund Tulsa Progressive Ministers' Statement Thursday September 7, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 September Video eNews Question, Prevent, and Refer - Suicide Prevention Training The annual meeting of Oklahomans for Equality shall be held at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center on September 7th, 2017 beginning at 7:00 pm. Presently, seven Board of Director spaces are up for election. Join us for refreshments and staff presentations on the incredible work at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Voting ends September 7th at 7:00 p.m. Free Flu Shots NOH8 Photo Shoot August EBA Mixer National Voter Registration Day - - - -· Beyond Binaries: Identity & Sexuality Brought to You Bi the Letter B CommUNITY Picnic Sisters in Song Council Oak Mens Chorale Zarrow Mental Health Symposium TULSA PROJECT THEATRE Pride Store Rainbow Library Independence, KS Pride Beyond the Curtain: Gender and Dance The Perfect Wedding Show Out for TCC Dissertation Research OkEq Board Meeting Annual Meeting 7 p.m. Thursday, September 7 "First Thursday" Art Opening Thursday September 7, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Monthly Meeting 7 p.m. Thursday, September 21 Dennis R. Neill Equality Center All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. The September Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature an exhibit of the works by Slim Cook titled "Digital Divas", beginning with a reception on Thursday, September 7th from 6-9pm and continuing throughout the month. Slim was born and raised in Tulsa. He started his professional art career at the age of 12 doing custom airbrush paint jobs on race cars and motorcycles. After graduating from Will Rogers High School he enrolled at Tulsa Community College to study art. From there he received a scholarship to the University of Oklahoma where he received a BFA degree specializing in Metalsmithing and sculpture. He then earned a Masters of Fine Arts degree from Temple University's prestigious Tyler School of Art. After graduation he moved to New York City to work as a professional sculptor and model maker in the fashion industry. It was during that period where his long standing interest in customizing cars, motorcycles and other machines merged with his new experience in the art of artificially enhancing the human image through fashion. Exploration of that connection is now a major focus of his artistic endeavors. While he was in New York, along with his work in the fashion world, he also completed numerous large-scale public commissions, exhibitions and installations. He has recently returned to Tulsa to establish an Art Studio in his home town. OkEq Art Exhibition The September OkEq showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature an exhibit of the works by Slim Cook titled "Digital Divas", beginning with a reception on Thursday, September 7th from 6-9pm and continuing throughout the month. Slim muses about the implications of his art: "As the future unfolds, and the link between humans and technology becomes 4/24/26, 4:03 PM �OkEq eNews September 6th, 20117 2 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-September-6th--201... more personal, intimate and pervasive, we will gain an increasing power to shape and alter our own minds and bodies. Will humans and technology evolve into a kind of symbiotic life form? If we could build our own bodies, what choices would we make? In the future will the concept of "gender" become obsolete? How this evolution will affect the way we see ourselves, including ideas about beauty, gender-identity and body enhancement are the primary subjects of this exhibition." - - -- - - - - - Family Ties The show begins with a reception on Thursday, September 7th from 6-9pm where there will be a door prize drawn of the artist's work. The show continues throughout the month. www.okeq.org QPOC Movie on the Rooftop Friday September 8, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Get ready for the Queer People of Color Support Group's next social. This event is open to everybody in the LGBTQ+ community and those who support us! Join us for Paris is Burning, popcorn and snacks provided by OkEq and beautiful loving community provided by all of you! Family Ties is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBT parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Family Ties contact andy@grimesco.net Live Free! Coming Out Worksh op Memorial Service for Mike Davis Saturday, September 9, 12:00 p.m. Fellowship Congregational Church 2900 S. Harvard Ave., Tulsa, OK 74114 Mike Davis passed from this life on Monday, August 28th. A Memorial Service for Mike Davis will be held at Fellowship Congregational Church, 2900 South Harvard, on Saturday, September 9th at Noon. Mike was an integral part of Council Oak Men's Chorale for many years. He performed with COMC in various concerts and at several GALA Festivals. Mike had a wonderful voice and a great sense of humor that was a great addition to the chorale. Mike also helped the chorale with his musical talent by picking pieces of music for the chorale to sing during various concerts. Mondays 6 :00-7:00 p.m. ComingOut@OkEq.org Free to participate, this course is designed for individuals coming to terms with their sexuality with presentations on how to come out to family, friends and coworkers. Question and answer session in a supportive and informed environment. Please contact ComingOut@OkEq.org Mike worked as a physician at Saint Francis Hospital and will be missed the many he helped in Tulsa. Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund Lawyer in the Library September 13 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. We have been receiving lots of inquiries into how people can help those affected by Hurricane Harvey. Our member center in Houston, The Montrose Center, sent us this information: The catastrophic and historic impact of Hurricane Harvey will be felt by the LGBTQ community of Houston, Texas for days, months, and potentially years to come. You can help LGBTQ community members displaced by the storm today by giving to the LGBTQ Disaster Relief Fund, managed by the Montrose Center - Houston's LGBTQ counseling and community center serving Houston for 39 years. With more than 35,000 clients in core programs they are already learning of staff and community members who have lost everything. CENTER NK THE COM MU ITY OF LGBT CENTERS Lawyer in the Library is an opportunity to meet with a lawyer about topics such as family law (divorce, paternity, custody, child support), landlord/tenant , estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment necessary.. The LGBTQ Disaster Relief Fund will be used to help individuals and families begin to rebuild their lives through counseling, case management, direct assistance with shelf stable food, furniture, housing and more. The Center's dedicated case management team is on call to help homeless youth, seniors, people living with HIV, hate crime survivors, and those devastated by the storm. Healthcare Navigator CLICK HERE TO DONATE NOW Do you need assistance with open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare? Meet with Mary Jones, Planned Parenthood's Healthcare Navigator. She will be more than happy to help anyone and everyone who is interested in enrolling with the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare. Contact Mary Jones at 918-587-4621 or mary.jones@ppgreatplainsorg The center is also accepting gift cards to help those impacted by the storm. Grocery (HEB, Sprouts, Trader Joes), Target, Walgreens or other pharmacy are most helpful, as are cash gift cards (Visa, AmEx, etc.), especially cards that do not have expiration dates. And if you're in and around one of the areas hit by Hurricane Harvey, you can find out more about volunteer opportunities with The Red Cross below. To learn more about volunteer opportunities go to: http://www.redcross.org/volunteer/become-a-volunteer#step1 Tulsa Progressive Ministers' Statement "As a response to the "Nashville Statement", we the undersigned wish to express that the practice of Christianity is not monolithic and that while there may be churches in Tulsa that affirm the recent statement from this group of evangelicals, there are also many churches, faithful practitioners and church leaders who do not. Instead, we affirm the statement from Christians United in Support of LGBTQ+ Inclusion in the Church, which fully affirms, embraces, and celebrates the LGBTQ+ community who are, like all of humanity, created in God's image. By Appointment Counseling Services Counselors are donating their services to Oklahomans for Equality. Please be patient when setting up appointment times. It can take up to 2 weeks for them to find an available time to see you. Please know that those who signed the Nashville Statement do not speak for all Christians, and their limited views do not get to define you or Christianity. We lead churches full of people who will welcome and support you in your own faith journey." The Rev. Chris Moore Fellowship Congregational (United Church of Christ) The Rev. Fr. Dewayne Messenger The Parish Church of St. Jerome (Ecumenical Catholic Communion) The Rev. Kelli Driscoll Bethany Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Dr. Kurt Choate Saturdays 4/24/26, 4:03 PM �OkEq eNews September 6th, 20117 3 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-September-6th--201... The Rev. Evan Taylor East Side Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a Sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required Contact Dr. Kurt Choate, LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org The Rev. Todd Freeman College Hill Presbyterian Church The Rev. Cathey Edwards Hope Unitarian Church The Rev. Bill Crowell St. Paul's United Methodist Church OSU Tulsa Counseling Center The Rev. Barbara Prose All Souls (Unitarian Universalist) The Rev. Courtney Richards Ordained Minister, Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) The Rev. Bill Hemm Forest Park Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) The Rev. Dr. Gary Peluso-Verdend President, Phillips Theological Seminary The Rev. Robert Martin First Lutheran Church (Evangelical Lutheran Church of America) Alyssa Pasquini is a mental health counseling intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She is passionate about assisting clients who are a part of the LGBTQQIA+ community who experience a range of concerns including issues surrounding gender identity, sexual/affectional orientation, and mood or anxiety concerns. Appointments with Alyssa can be made by calling the OSU Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 5 94-85 68 . September Video eNews Question, Prevent, and Refer - Suicide Prevention Training Monday September 11, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Thursday September 14, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Saturday September 30, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. - Candle Light Vigil immediately following training Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Amanda Rogers is a mental health counseling intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She welcomes the opportunity to work with persons with concerns related to gender identity, sexual or affectional orientation, relationship issues, mood/anxiety concerns and trauma. She is passionate about social justice and working with the LGBTQQIA+ community. Appointments can be scheduled with Amanda by calling the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at 918-594-8568 . The training is called Question, Persuade and Refer (QPR). This training will help you recognize the warning signs, clues and suicidal communications of people in trouble, and gain skills to act vigorously to prevent a possible tragedy. Everyone will receive a Certificate of completion and they will become gate keepers in QPR. September 11, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. - snack and learn September 14, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. September 30, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. September 30, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. - Immediately following the training there will be speakers and a candle light vigil to remember all the GLBTQI-Two Spirit people who have completed suicide and are survivors of attempted suicide. Please RSVP to olivia.cotter@okeq.org Free Flu and Rabies Shots at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Saturday, September 16, 1:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Stop by the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center for your free Flu Shot provided by Walgreens. FIGHT 4 The Animals Veterinary Clinic will be providing free Rabies Shot Bartlesville's only mobile veterinary clinic. ~ FLU NOH8 Photo Shoot Sunday September 17, 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Join the #NOH8Worldwide movement in Tulsa, OK and add your face to the fight for equal human rights! COST : Single/Solo Photos: $40 Couple/Group Photos: $25 per person n Temple Hull is a mental health counseling intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She has experience counseling transgender, bisexual, lesbian, gay and asexual persons, and looks forward to working with all individuals represented in the bright colors of the rainbow flag. Appointments with Temple can be made by calling the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at 918-594-8568. 4/24/26, 4:03 PM �OkEq eNews September 6th, 20117 4 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-September-6th--201... NOH8 accepts cash and credit cards only. Fees paid to participate cover services and costs for one edited digital print only, made available via noh8campaign.com, and do not include physical prints. * COME CAMERA-READY * * WEAR A WHITE SHIRT * * POSE & MAKE A STATEMENT! * The NOH8 Campaign returns to Oklahomans For Equality @ The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center on Sunday, September 17th for an open photo shoot! Stop by anytime between 2pm-5pm to pose for an official NOH8 photo by photographer Adam Bouska. No reservations needed! Photos are first-come, first-served - and we move fast! Please arrive camera-ready with a plain white shirt to match the signature style of the NOH8 photos. When is the best time to arrive? Most people tend to arrive before the photo shoot begins, but as long as someone has lined up by the advertised end time for the photo shoot (5:00pm for this photo shoot), they should be guaranteed a chance to pose! Once you arrive, the next steps are easy! 1. Fill-out one numbered model release for each person. 2. Have a NOH8 temporary tattoo applied for your photo. 3. Standby for your number to be called. 4. Process your payment once called. 5. Trade your processed model release for duct tape! NOH8 Co-Founder Adam Bouska will photograph roughly 5-10 frames per person. One frame will be selected/edited by our team and made available within approximately eight weeks (timeline subject to change). INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING? E-mail info@noh8campaign.com with your contact information and make sure to note which shoot you'd like to volunteer for! For more information visit www.noh8campaign.com/event/open-photo-shoot-in-tulsa-ok-3 Merrill Reiter, M.S., is in the Counseling Psychology Doctoral Program at Oklahoma State University. She is a mental health counselor at OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. Merrill is passionate about social justice, advocacy and counseling. She enjoys working with people of all identities and strives to make her sessions a safe place for all clients. She has experience working with LGBTQ+ people and welcomes the opportunity to work with persons with concerns related to sexual or affectional orientation, gender identity, mood/anxiety, depression, self-injury, death/grief, and those experiencing major changes or transitions in life. Appointments with Merrill can be made by calling the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 594-8568 EBA Mixer Wednesday September 20, 6:00 p.m. Hosted by Cityscape Mortgage at Fifteenth and Home 1512 E 15th St, Tulsa, OK 74120 E UALITY Business Alliance Cityscape Home Mortgage is committed to providing you with the highest quality home loan service combined with the lowest mortgage rates available in all of Oklahoma. Whether you are a first time home buyer, moving up to your dream home, refinancing, or buying an investment property, our highly experienced team of mortgage bankers can help make your dreams come true. Kathy Kavanaugh is a doctoral counseling psychology intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She is dedicated to working with clients of all identities (including all sexual and affectional orientations, gender identities, races, ethnicities, and ages) from a multicultural perspective. Kathy works with clients to address concerns regarding anxiety, mood, sexual and gender identity development, and overall personal enrichment. To schedule an appointment with Kathy, please contact the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 594-8568. Cityscape has been in business since 2002 serving the Tulsa community and surrounding areas. We offer loan terms from 10 to 30 years, speedy local underwriting, funding at the table, and exceptional customer service. Our ultimate goal is to create lasting relationships with each of our clients so that we may continue providing excellent service for many years to come. Check out Cityscape Mortgage online at www.cityscapehome.com --- The Equality Business Alliance networking mixers are terrific venues for you to meet prospective clients. Mixers are open to non-members as well as EBA members. Be sure to bring business cards, business information, brochures, etc. Hosting a networking mixer is a great way to showcase your business. You may host at your establishment or use the Equality Center. If you would like to host a mixer, send an email to jose.vega@okeq.org for more information. Mark Taracuk, MSEd, NCC is a doctoral student in counseling psychology at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. He received his master's degree in counseling from Indiana University and is a National Certified Counselor. Mark has past experience working with members of the LGBTQ+ community on a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, spiritual concerns, trauma, intimate partner violence, and concerns related to gender identity. Appointments with 4/24/26, 4:03 PM �OkEq eNews September 6th, 20117 5 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-September-6th--201... Mark can be made by calling the OSU Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 594-8568. National Voter Registration Day Tuesday September 26 Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Did you know that according to Pew Research, "Gay, lesbian and bisexual voters may make up a relatively small share of the American electorate - just 5% of voters in the 2012 general election identified as LGB, according to national exit polls." ?And according to the Williams Institute, "Thirty percent of the voting-eligible transgender population in eight states (Alabama, Georgia, Indiana, Kansas, Mississippi, Tennessee, Virginia, and Wisconsin) have no identification or records that accurately reflect their gender." Those are just two reasons that engaging in the elections this year is critically important. During "off-year" elections like 2017, our constituents are not exposed to pervasive ads and telephone calls, and therefore may not even know there is an election. Yet, local and state elections have huge impacts on their lives from public services and local taxes to their school board, and more. VOTE This will be one of our first efforts to gear up for the 2018 elections. Considering all the issues being debated in DC right now, we definitely need to get our constituents registered and energized to vote. Beyond Binaries: Identity & Sexuality Wednesday September 27, 6:00 p.m. OSU-Tulsa - BS Roberts Room 700 N. Greenwood Ave., Tulsa, Oklahoma 74106 OSU-Tulsa is hosting LGBTQ+ scholar and activist Robyn Ochs on September 27 for a public workshop, Beyond Binaries: Identity and Sexuality in the BS Roberts Room. The workshop will cover the following: How do we assign labels to our complicated and unique experiences of sexuality? In this interactive program, we will explore the landscape of sexuality, conduct a thought-provoking anonymous survey of those present, and look together at the data. Where do we fall on various sexuality continua? How do we label? How old were we when we came to our identities and to our sexualities? How asexual/sexual are we? How well do our friends/family members understand our sexuality? This program will expand your perspective and change the way you think about labels. Robyn Ochs is an educator, speaker award-winning activist, and editor of the Bi Women Quarterly, the 42-country anthology, Getting Bi: Voices of Bisexuals Around The World and the new anthology RECOGNIZE: The Voices of Bisexual Men. Her writings have been published in numerous bi, women's studies, multicultural, and LGBT journals. This workshop is brought to you by American Studies, Gender and Women's Studies, History, the Office of Multicultural Affairs, the Clinical Psychology program, with support from the Fae Rowden Norris Foundation and the OSU-Tulsa Provost's Office. Connect on Facebook Bi Visibility Rooftop Rally Saturday September 23, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 OKEQ's Brought To You Bi The Letter B welcomes you to our second annual 'Stand Bi Me' rooftop celebration of Bi Visibility Day,September 23rd from 6-10pm on the roof of the Dennis R Neill Equality Center! This event is to celebrate bisexual, pansexual, and fluid identities as well as their allies! We will have music, refreshments, stories, and some giveaways! Please come celebrate bi visibility with us! Bisexual support group at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Tell all your friends. The group is open to all bi/pan/queer/fluid+ folks and their allies. CommUNITY Picnic Sunday October 1, 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Chandler Park 6500 W 21st St, Tulsa, OK 74107 Bring your own food and drinks, grills will be available. Come out and enjoy hanging out with people from across our community in Tulsa. Family friendly event. Jennie Martin is a Licensed Professional Counselor - Candidate and Counseling Psychology Doctoral Intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She enjoys working with LGBTQQIA+ community members on a wide variety of topics including relationship/family concerns, body image, community advocacy, religiosity/spirituality concerns, trauma, and more. She has experience with family and couples counseling and is passionate about advocating for social justice. Appointments can be scheduled with Jennie by calling the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at 918-594-8568. Non-Binary Support Group Third Wednesday of each month from 7-9 p.m. A new support group for folks who identify with non-binary genders, including but not limited to, genderqueer, genderfluid, agender, bigender, neutrois, genderflux, and more. This group will be a safe space to discuss our identities, receive support, and build a strong non-binary community in Tulsa. For information contact Vic Wiener at vfwiener@gmail.com SOS Group Bl VISIBILITY DAY Mondays 7:00 pm This open Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) Recovery and Sobriety Group meets every Monday at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information, visit www.SOSTulsa.org Brought to You Bi the Letter B Second Tuesday and fourth Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Sisters in Song Rehearsal Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 The group is open to all bi, pan, queer, fluid folks and their allies. Diversity Arts Association of Oklahoma/Sisters In Song will begin rehearsals for our upcoming Christmas concert, Hope Peace Joy 2017 this coming Tuesday, August, 22, 2017 at the OKEQ Center. Rehearsals are from 7PM to 9PM and will be every Tuesday at that time. Please come join us if you love to sing and especially if you love to sing Christmas music. 4/24/26, 4:03 PM �OkEq eNews September 6th, 20117 6 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-September-6th--201... Holiday Concert Rehearsals begin August 22nd, See you there!!! (oVN(I~ 0 SAGE Tulsa (Service & Advocacy For Gay Elders) EN'S Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan floRA~E Tulsa Area Prime Timers Click here for more information 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 v Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:30 pm (First time interview required before attending) Email sharon.queen@okeq.org The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. Lambda Al-Anon Group Every Friday 7 p.m. 2017 Zarrow Mental Health Symposium - Challenging Injustice & Discrimination October 5-6 Cox Business Center 100 Civic Center, Tulsa, OK 74103 Why You Can't Miss It! ● Learn a full spectrum of tools and strategies related to programs, policies, and practices that challenge and/or combat injustice and discrimination, including any subsequent impact on mental health ● Connect & share ideas with over 800 peers and leading experts in the field! ● Receive critical CEU & ethics hours! Survivors of Incest Anonymous Every Saturday 12:30 pm SIA strives to empower those who have survived childhood sexual abuse (who are not abusing any child), who want to become survivors and thrivers. For more information, visit siawso.org To learn more about the Zarrow Mental Health Symposium, visit www.zarrowsymposium.org, call JoBeth Hamon at 405-778-8122. You may also email jhamon@mhaok.org. You have the power to challenge and combat systemic injustice and discrimination that can impact mental health! Learn how to take action to forever change your community at the 2017 Zarrow Mental Health Symposium - Challenging Injustice & Discrimination, October 5-6 in Tulsa, Okla. The Symposium is a unique opportunity to meet and connect with other like-minded attendees who are inspired to discuss the realities of injustice and discrimination and develop solutions to address these realities and long-term implications on mental health. Plus, you can receive valuable CEU and ethics hours! Game Night 4/24/26, 4:03 PM �OkEq eNews September 6th, 20117 7 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-September-6th--201... Stay up-to-date on conference updates & announcements! Visit www.zarrowsymposium.org. Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno Tulsa Project Theatre's 2017-2018 season is about to kick off Today, Tulsa Project Theatre (TPT), the city's only theatre company operating under an Actors Equity Association (AEA) contract, announced its 2017-2018 season. Three of the season's productions are in collaboration with other AEA affiliates - two from Oklahoma City and one with whom fans of the hit TV shows, Big Bang Theory and Speechless, may be familiar. In September, TPT joins forces with Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma with the play, I AM MY OWN WIFE. TPT Artistic Director and Lyric veteran, Matthew Alvin Brown portrays over 30 characters in a tour-de-force performance in the Norman Theatre at the Tulsa PAC. In February 2018, TPT returns to the intimate Norman Theatre at the Tulsa PAC to present the Regional Premiere of John Ross Bowie's FOUR CHORDS AND A GUN. This brand new non-musical play centers on the iconic punk band, The Ramones, as they record their fifth album with eccentric music producer, Phil Spector. Focusing on the period in 1979-1980 when the band stood on the edge of breaking out, and Spector needed a hit, this intense black comedy sheds light on an important and overlooked moment in rock history. FOUR CHORDS AND A GUN was written by actor and comedian John Ross Bowie, best known for his role as Barry Kripke in the CBS show THE BIG BANG THEORY and currently as Jimmy Dimeo on the ABC show SPEECHLESS. FOUR CHORDS AND A GUN runs February 16-25, 2018. TICK...TICK...BOOM! is an autobiographical musical by Jonathan Larson, the late Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Awardwinning composer of Rent, which tells the story of a composer and the sacrifices he made to achieve his big break, eventually leading to a Broadway blockbuster. His girlfriend wants to get married and move out of the city, his best friend is making big bucks on Madison Avenue and, yet, Jon is still waiting tables and trying to write the great American rock musical. Set in 1990, this compelling story of personal discovery embraces the universal ideal of holding onto your dreams through life's most difficult challenges. Before RENT, there was TICK...TICK...BOOM! The production will run for a weekend in Oklahoma City before arriving in Tulsa for a limited run on April 27 - 29, 2018. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Room Rentals The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has many spaces for your next meeting or event. To check dates, reserve your next event or receive pricing information, contact sharon.queen@okeq.org Stop by for a quick view of the Event Center and pick up a space rental sheet. - Tulsa Project Theatre will close its seventh season in the Liddy Doenges Theatre with another Oklahoma Premiere of the rock opera LIZZIE, set to run July 13-22, \'Tll]l1..[ 2018. On a sweltering summer morning in 1892, in a small new England city, a prominent business man and his wife were brutally axed to death in their home. Their youngest daughter, Lizzie Borden was the prime suspect and her trial was a coast-to-coast media sensation. LIZZIE features four women fronting a six-piece rock band. LIZZIE is sex, rage, betrayal, blood, murder, and American mythology set to a scorching rock score. • EBA Directory , • , , • The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and community. Visit www.tulsaprojecttheatre.com for more information Equality Center Pride Store 2017 Tulsa Pride Shirts are still a vailable in the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Pride Store for $20.00 Workforce Oklahoma Access Point Open every day Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-by-step instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Friday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 7 pm Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. Intimate Partner Violence& Sexual Assault Survivor Support Group Be sure to "Like" the OkEq Pride Store Facebook page to keep up with the new items and new sale items First Wednesday of each month from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Domestic violence is the use of physical, sexual, threatening or emotional force to frighten, intimidate and control an intimate partner. This support and educational group is for individuals who have survived domestic violence and are ready to explore their personal healing process and find hope. The group will provide emotional support, information and 4/24/26, 4:03 PM �OkEq eNews September 6th, 20117 8 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-September-6th--201... Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library "Trouble in Transylvania" By: Barbara Wilson Cassandra Reilly arrives in Venice to see why her best friend Nicky Gibbons, bassoonist extraordinaire, has been accused of stealing a Venetian family heirloom. With an international cast of characters, the luminous backdrop of Venice, and the author's trademark wit, the mystery is as thrilling as a vaporetto ride. Find this selection and more by visiting the Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library . resources to help participants recover from their ordeal, and may include specific goals such as creating a safety plan, reducing risk of future violence, increasing positive coping skills and addressing the impact of trauma. Sexual assault is any forced or coerced sexual activity, such as unwanted touching or forced penetration committed against a person's will or without consent. This support group will meet together to discuss their experiences, share ideas, and provide emotional support for one another. Additionally, highly trained providers will offer information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal. Specific goals for sessions may include crises stabilization, safety planning, increasing self-regulatory skills, addressing trauma through cognitive processing, reconnecting to support systems, family and the community, and preventing re-victimization. All services are free of charge, and confidentiality is paramount. For more information contact Jim Scholl at 918.631.2722. MISSION: Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Toby Jenkins Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org Olivia Cotter Office Manager Olivia.Cotter@OkEq.org Sharon Queen Facilities Coordinator Sharon.Queen@OkEq.org 4/24/26, 4:03 PM �OkEq eNews September 6th, 20117 9 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-September-6th--201... Jose Vega Program Coordinator Jose.Vega@OkEq.org Beyond the Curtain: Gender and Dance Fri, September 8, 5:30 p.m. Studio K, Tulsa Ballet Theater, Inc. 1212 E. 45th Pl., Tulsa, OK 74105 FREE EVENT featuring an interactive panel discussion with female leaders in the fields of dance and creativity. This year, Tulsa Ballet's annual new works program, Creations in Studio K, is dedicated to the power of the female voice. Showcased are three female choreographers: Helen Pickett, Annabelle Lopez Ochoa and Young Soon Hue. Alex Wade Special Projects Alex.Wade@OkEq.org Join Tulsa Ballet Friday September 8th from 5:30-7:00 p.m. in our intimate Studio K Theater for a panel discussion and Q&A with the Choreographers, along with the Editor in Chief of Pointe Magazine, Amy Brandt. This exciting event will be moderated by Chloe Angyal, the Senior Front Page Editor of the Huffington Post. Enjoy wine and hors d'oeuvres afterwards on stage with the panelists. The event is free but space is limited. RSVP today through EventBrite or by calling 918-749-6006. 4/24/26, 4:03 PM �OkEq eNews September 6th, 20117 10 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-September-6th--201... ..,...., C O MPllfl WED ESDAY, OCTO ER 11, 2017 TCC E OCAM US STUDE TU ION 9:30 AM - 1:00 P Co-sponsored w it h Ok lahomans For Equality TULSA COMMUNITY COLLEGE TulsaCC.edu 4/24/26, 4:03 PM �OkEq eNews September 6th, 20117 11 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-September-6th--201... LGBT Participants Wanted for Dissertation Research For Dissertation Study on the experiences of "coming out" to conservative religious parents. This study is in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy in General Psychology for Capella Univesity. MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA: • LGBT • Between the ages of 19-25 • Have "come out" to conservative religious parents. • Have "come out" to parents for at least one (1) full year. • Be willing to be interviewed about your experience. YOU SHOULD KNOW: • All interviews will be confidential • All participants will receive a $5.00 gift card to Quik Trip • Interviews will be conducted at a room at one of the Tulsa City-County Library Branches. HOW TO PARTICIPATE: Contact: Carrie Fleharty Ph.D. candidate in General Psychology Call: 539-302-7131 Email: Cfleharty@capellauniversity.edu Approval Letter from Capella University for research. Doctoral Candidate Badge r----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------, Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Hours: Mon - Sat Noon-9 p.m. | Sun Noon-6 p.m. Oklahomans for Equality | 621 E. 4th Street | Tulsa, OK 74120 | 918.743.4297 www.okeq.org I 4/24/26, 4:03 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/1050bd3abc6ff0f7f42659e2f7e5a642.pdf 01a72659cf02168e7203850004f1230e PDF Text Text OkEq eNews September 13th, 2017 1 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-September-13th--20... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq eNews September 13th, 2017 oklohom:ms for equolity news In This Issue Question, Prevent, and Refer -- Suicide Prevention Training Free Flu Shots Tulsa Threat Car Wash. NOH8 Photo Shoot Question, Prevent, and Refer - Suicide Prevention Training Artist Call for 2018 Thursday September 14, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Saturday September 30, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. - Candle Light Vigil immediately following training Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 August EBA Mixer Brought to You Bi the Letter B National Voter Registration Day The training is called Question, Persuade and Refer (QPR). This training will help you recognize the warning signs, clues and suicidal communications of people in trouble, and gain skills to act vigorously to prevent a possible tragedy. Beyond Binaries: Identity & Sexuality CommUNITY Picnic Everyone will receive a Certificate of completion and they will become gate keepers in QPR. Sisters in Song Council Oak Mens Chorale September 14, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. September 30, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. "First Thursday" Art Opening Zarrow Mental Health Symposium September 30, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. - Immediately following the training there will be speakers and a candle light vigil to remember all the GLBTQI-Two Spirit people who have completed suicide and are survivors of attempted suicide. TULSA PROJECT THEATRE Before The I Do Please RSVP to olivia.cotter@okeq.org Pride Store Rainbow Library Free Flu and Rabies Shots at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Out for TCC Saturday, September 16, 1:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 September Video eNews Tulsa Progressive Ministers' Statement Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund Dissertation Research Stop by the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center for your free Flu Shot provided by Walgreens. FIGHT 4 The Animals Veterinary Clinic will be providing free Rabies Shot Bartlesville's only mobile veterinary clinic. ~ FLU Tulsa Threat Car Wash OkEq Board Meeting Saturday September 16, 12:00 p.m. Ace Hardware 2235 E 61st St, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74136 It's that time again! Come see us and get your car washed by the Tulsa Threat ladies and help us raise money for the 2018 season! See you there! Monthly Meeting 7 p.m. Thursday, September 21 Dennis R. Neill Equality Center All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. OkEq Art Exhibition The September OkEq showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature an exhibit of the works by Slim Cook titled "Digital Divas", beginning with a reception on Thursday, September 7th from 6-9pm and continuing throughout the month. NOH8 Photo Shoot Sunday September 17, 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Join the #NOH8Worldwide movement in Tulsa, OK and add your face to the fight for equal human rights! COST : Single/Solo Photos: $40 Couple/Group Photos: $25 per person NOH8 accepts cash and credit cards only. Fees paid to participate cover services and costs for one edited digital print only, made available via noh8campaign.com, and do not include physical prints. * COME CAMERA-READY * * WEAR A WHITE SHIRT * * POSE & MAKE A STATEMENT! * The NOH8 Campaign returns to Oklahomans For Equality @ The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center on Sunday, NO u Family Ties 4/24/26, 4:04 PM �OkEq eNews September 13th, 2017 2 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-September-13th--20... September 17th for an open photo shoot! Stop by anytime between 2pm-5pm to pose for an official NOH8 photo by photographer Adam Bouska. No reservations needed! Photos are first-come, first-served - and we move fast! Please arrive camera-ready with a plain white shirt to match the signature style of the NOH8 photos. n When is the best time to arrive? Most people tend to arrive before the photo shoot begins, but as long as someone has lined up by the advertised end time for the photo shoot (5:00pm for this photo shoot), they should be guaranteed a chance to pose! Family Ties is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBT parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Family Ties contact andy@grimesco.net Once you arrive, the next steps are easy! 1. Fill-out one numbered model release for each person. 2. Have a NOH8 temporary tattoo applied for your photo. 3. Standby for your number to be called. 4. Process your payment once called. 5. Trade your processed model release for duct tape! NOH8 Co-Founder Adam Bouska will photograph roughly 5-10 frames per person. One frame will be selected/edited by our team and made available within approximately eight weeks (timeline subject to change). Live Free! Coming Out Worksh op INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING? E-mail info@noh8campaign.com with your contact information and make sure to note which shoot you'd like to volunteer for! For more information visit www.noh8campaign.com/event/open-photo-shoot-in-tulsa-ok-3 Mondays 6 :00-7:00 p.m. ComingOut@OkEq.org Free to participate, this course is designed for individuals coming to terms with their sexuality with presentations on how to come out to family, friends and coworkers. Question and answer session in a supportive and informed environment. Please contact ComingOut@OkEq.org Lawyer in the Library September 13 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Artist Call for 2018 The OkEq gallery at the Dennis R Neill Equality center in Tulsa, Oklahoma is now accepting proposals for the 2018 Exhibition Calendar. Our gallery encourages emerging artists who create fresh, challenging work in all media, including installation works to apply. Details: Each chosen exhibit will be on display for approximately 30 days. OkEq will host the opening night reception for the artist(s), on the first Thursday of the month. Each exhibit is installed on the Tuesday prior. No additional work will be accepted after initial delivery. There will be a 30% commission on work sold. Artists will be asked to donate a piece as a door prize which will be awarded by a drawing at close of opening night. Artists will also provide artwork labels (title, price, etc) for each piece. A bio and artist statement are due to the OkEq gallery on the 1st of the month prior to the exhibit, for publicity purposes. How to Apply: Proposals should include a paragraph or two about your vision for an exhibit, as well as 5 jpg images which represent your current work. All proposals must be submitted by email. Proposals incorporating the work of two artists or a small group are also acceptable. Artists who have not shown in the gallery before will be given priority consideration. Please let us know if your idea for an exhibit will require months to prepare or if you have calendar restrictions. We would also like to know if you could be ready to go quickly, as those early months are sometimes hard to fill. Lawyer in the Library is an opportunity to meet with a lawyer about topics such as family law (divorce, paternity, custody, child support), landlord/tenant , estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment necessary.. Healthcare Navigator By Appointment Do you need assistance with open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare? Meet with Mary Jones, Planned Parenthood's Healthcare Navigator. She will be more than happy to help anyone and everyone who is interested in enrolling with the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare. Contact Mary Jones at 918-587-4621 or mary.jones@ppgreatplainsorg Counseling Services Counselors are donating their services to Oklahomans for Equality. Please be patient when setting up appointment times. It can take up to 2 weeks for them to find an available time to see you. Deadline for submissions is October 20, 2017. Notifications will be sent out by November 3, 2017. Please submit by e-mail to j ose.vega@okeq.org, with the subject heading "OkEq gallery proposal" EBA Mixer Wednesday September 20, 6:00 p.m. Hosted by Cityscape Mortgage at Fifteenth and Home 1512 E 15th St, Tulsa, OK 74120 Dr. Kurt Choate Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a 4/24/26, 4:04 PM �OkEq eNews September 13th, 2017 3 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-September-13th--20... E Sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required Contact Dr. Kurt Choate, LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org Business Alliance Cityscape Home Mortgage is committed to providing you with the highest quality home loan service combined with the lowest mortgage rates available in all of Oklahoma. Whether you are a first time home buyer, moving up to your dream home, refinancing, or buying an investment property, our highly experienced team of mortgage bankers can help make your dreams come true. Cityscape has been in business since 2002 serving the Tulsa community and surrounding areas. We offer loan terms from 10 to 30 years, speedy local underwriting, funding at the table, and exceptional customer service. Our ultimate goal is to create lasting relationships with each of our clients so that we may continue providing excellent service for many years to come. Check out Cityscape Mortgage online at www.cityscapehome.com The Equality Business Alliance networking mixers are terrific venues for you to meet prospective clients. Mixers are open to non-members as well as EBA members. Be sure to bring business cards, business information, brochures, etc. Hosting a networking mixer is a great way to showcase your business. You may host at your establishment or use the Equality Center. If you would like to host a mixer, send an email to jose.vega@okeq.org for more information. Stand Bi Me Rooftop Party Saturday September 23, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 OKEQ's Brought To You Bi The Letter B welcomes you to our second annual 'Stand Bi Me' rooftop celebration of Bi Visibility Day, September 23rd from 6-10pm on the roof of the Dennis R Neill Equality Center! This event is to celebrate bisexual, pansexual, and fluid identities as well as their allies! We will have music, refreshments, stories, and some giveaways! Please come celebrate bi visibility with us! OSU Tulsa Counseling Center Alyssa Pasquini is a mental health counseling intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She is passionate about assisting clients who are a part of the LGBTQQIA+ community who experience a range of concerns including issues surrounding gender identity, sexual/affectional orientation, and mood or anxiety concerns. Appointments with Alyssa can be made by calling the OSU Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 5 94-85 68 . Amanda Rogers is a mental health counseling intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She welcomes the opportunity to work with persons with concerns related to gender identity, sexual or affectional orientation, relationship issues, mood/anxiety concerns and trauma. She is passionate about social justice and working with the LGBTQQIA+ community. Appointments can be scheduled with Amanda by calling the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at 918-594-8568 . Bisexual support group at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Tell all your friends. The group is open to all bi/pan/queer/fluid+ folks and their allies. National Voter Registration Day Tuesday September 26 Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Every year millions of Americans find themselves unable to vote because they miss a registration deadline, don't update their registration, or aren't sure how to register. Come to the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center any time between 12pm - 9pm and register to vote. Did you know that according to Pew Research, "Gay, lesbian and bisexual voters may make up a relatively small share of the American electorate - just 5% of voters in the 2012 general election identified as LGB, according to national exit polls." ?And according to the Williams Institute, "Thirty percent of the voting-eligible transgender population in eight states (Alabama, Georgia, Indiana, Kansas, Mississippi, Tennessee, Virginia, and Wisconsin) have no identification or records that accurately reflect their gender." Those are just two reasons that engaging in the elections this year is critically important. During "off-year" elections like 2017, our constituents are not exposed to pervasive ads and telephone calls, and therefore may not even know there is an election. Yet, local and state elections have huge impacts on their lives from public services and local taxes to their school board, and more. Temple Hull is a mental health counseling intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She has experience counseling transgender, bisexual, lesbian, gay and asexual persons, and looks forward to working with all individuals represented in the bright colors of the rainbow flag. Appointments with Temple can be made by calling the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at 918-594-8568. This will be one of our first efforts to gear up for the 2018 elections. Considering all the issues being 4/24/26, 4:04 PM �OkEq eNews September 13th, 2017 4 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-September-13th--20... debated in DC right now, we definitely need to get our constituents registered and energized to vote. Beyond Binaries: Identity & Sexuality Wednesday September 27, 6:00 p.m. OSU-Tulsa - BS Roberts Room 700 N. Greenwood Ave., Tulsa, Oklahoma 74106 OSU-Tulsa is hosting LGBTQ+ scholar and activist Robyn Ochs on September 27 for a public workshop, Beyond Binaries: Identity and Sexuality in the BS Roberts Room. The workshop will cover the following: How do we assign labels to our complicated and unique experiences of sexuality? In this interactive program, we will explore the landscape of sexuality, conduct a thought-provoking anonymous survey of those present, and look together at the data. Where do we fall on various sexuality continua? How do we label? How old were we when we came to our identities and to our sexualities? How asexual/sexual are we? How well do our friends/family members understand our sexuality? This program will expand your perspective and change the way you think about labels. Robyn Ochs is an educator, speaker award-winning activist, and editor of the Bi Women Quarterly, the 42-country anthology, Getting Bi: Voices of Bisexuals Around The World and the new anthology RECOGNIZE: The Voices of Bisexual Men. Her writings have been published in numerous bi, women's studies, multicultural, and LGBT journals. This workshop is brought to you by American Studies, Gender and Women's Studies, History, the Office of Multicultural Affairs, the Clinical Psychology program, with support from the Fae Rowden Norris Foundation and the OSU-Tulsa Provost's Office. Connect on Facebook Merrill Reiter, M.S., is in the Counseling Psychology Doctoral Program at Oklahoma State University. She is a mental health counselor at OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. Merrill is passionate about social justice, advocacy and counseling. She enjoys working with people of all identities and strives to make her sessions a safe place for all clients. She has experience working with LGBTQ+ people and welcomes the opportunity to work with persons with concerns related to sexual or affectional orientation, gender identity, mood/anxiety, depression, self-injury, death/grief, and those experiencing major changes or transitions in life. Appointments with Merrill can be made by calling the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 594-8568 CommUNITY Picnic Sunday October 1, 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Chandler Park 6500 W 21st St, Tulsa, OK 74107 Bring your own food and drinks, grills will be available. Come out and enjoy hanging out with people from across our community in Tulsa. Family friendly event. Sisters in Song Rehearsal Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Diversity Arts Association of Oklahoma/Sisters In Song will begin rehearsals for our upcoming Christmas concert, Hope Peace Joy 2017 this coming Tuesday, August, 22, 2017 at the OKEQ Center. Rehearsals are from 7PM to 9PM and will be every Tuesday at that time. Please come join us if you love to sing and especially if you love to sing Christmas music. "~ 5 1-sters ~ ~ ,n5 ong ~ Kathy Kavanaugh is a doctoral counseling psychology intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She is dedicated to working with clients of all identities (including all sexual and affectional orientations, gender identities, races, ethnicities, and ages) from a multicultural perspective. Kathy works with clients to address concerns regarding anxiety, mood, sexual and gender identity development, and overall personal enrichment. To schedule an appointment with Kathy, please contact the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 594-8568. Holiday Concert Rehearsals begin August 22nd, See you there!!! oVN(I~ 0 EN'S HoRA~E Mark Taracuk, MSEd, NCC is a doctoral student in counseling psychology at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. He received his master's degree in counseling from Indiana University and is a National Certified Counselor. Mark has past experience working with members of the LGBTQ+ community on a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, spiritual concerns, trauma, intimate partner violence, and concerns related to gender identity. Appointments with 4/24/26, 4:04 PM �OkEq eNews September 13th, 2017 5 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-September-13th--20... ' .. Mark can be made by calling the OSU Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 594-8568. ' , .• '. I . i ' • f Click here for more information "First Thursday" Art Opening Thursday October 5, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 The October Oklahomans for Equality showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature an exhibit of the combined works of Carlyn Ritter and Shauna Henry, beginning with a reception on Thursday, October 5th from 6-9pm and continuing throughout the month. These two creative artists tempt you with this invitation: "Journey with us to the secret world of dolls. Look through the keyholes, in the shadowy parts of the forest, or even in the hidden recesses of your mind. From sweet to sinister, they live in the in between places. Sewn, twisted and sculpted into being, they will whisper their stories to you if only you will listen". As an artist, Carlyn Ritter has always been interested in making art with movement. Twenty eight years ago she started making and fixing marionettes. When she first came across art dolls eight years into her career, it became clear she would devote her artistic life to dolls. Art dolls gave her the freedom to create an art form that demonstrates movement without the strings or having to physically move the image. Often the dolls are personified into beings we cannot be, or are performing movement we cannot. They become a dancer, cast a spell, or ride a wild animal. Images that tell a story simply by their costume, pose and accessories is what completes the piece for her. Carlyn has been published in Art Doll Quarterly magazine several times and is a member of the Tulsa Association of Doll Artists. Jennie Martin is a Licensed Professional Counselor - Candidate and Counseling Psychology Doctoral Intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She enjoys working with LGBTQQIA+ community members on a wide variety of topics including relationship/family concerns, body image, community advocacy, religiosity/spirituality concerns, trauma, and more. She has experience with family and couples counseling and is passionate about advocating for social justice. Appointments can be scheduled with Jennie by calling the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at 918-594-8568. Growing up Shauna Henry has always been fascinated by secret worlds and hidden things. Fueled by her love of fairy tales and dark whimsy, she creates fanciful figures and enchanted beings. She started creating art dolls in 2010 and has been captivated by the unique art form ever since. Shauna is a member of the Professional Doll Makers Art Guild, Tulsa Association of Doll Artists and has been published in Art Doll Quarterly magazine. The show begins with a reception on Thursday, October 10th from 6-9pm where there will be a door prize drawn of the artist's work. The show continues throughout the month. www.okeq.org Non-Binary Support Group Third Wednesday of each month from 7-9 p.m. A new support group for folks who identify with non-binary genders, including but not limited to, genderqueer, genderfluid, agender, bigender, neutrois, genderflux, and more. This group will be a safe space to discuss our identities, receive support, and build a strong non-binary community in Tulsa. For information contact Vic Wiener at vfwiener@gmail.com 2017 Zarrow Mental Health Symposium - Challenging Injustice & Discrimination October 5-6 Cox Business Center 100 Civic Center, Tulsa, OK 74103 Why You Can't Miss It! ● Learn a full spectrum of tools and strategies related to programs, policies, and practices that challenge and/or combat injustice and discrimination, including any subsequent impact on mental health ● Connect & share ideas with over 800 peers and leading experts in the field! ● Receive critical CEU & ethics hours! To learn more about the Zarrow Mental Health Symposium, visit www.zarrowsymposium.org, - - - call JoBeth Hamon at 405-778-8122. You may also email jhamon@mhaok.org. You have the power to challenge and combat systemic injustice and discrimination that can impact mental health! Learn how to take action to forever change your community at the 2017 Zarrow Mental Health Symposium - Challenging Injustice & Discrimination, October 5-6 in Tulsa, Okla. SOS Group Mondays 7:00 pm This open Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) Recovery and Sobriety Group meets every Monday at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information, visit www.SOSTulsa.org The Symposium is a unique opportunity to meet and connect with other like-minded attendees who are inspired to discuss the realities of injustice and discrimination and develop solutions to address these realities and long-term implications on mental health. Plus, you can receive valuable CEU and ethics hours! Stay up-to-date on conference updates & announcements! Visit www.zarrowsymposium.org. ---- Tulsa Project Theatre's 2017-2018 season is about to kick off I am My Own Wife Brought to You Bi the Letter B September 13-24 Tulsa Performing Arts Center - Charles E. Norman Theatre 110 E 2nd St, Tulsa, OK 74103 Second Tuesday and fourth Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Today, Tulsa Project Theatre (TPT), the city's only theatre company operating under an Actors Equity Association (AEA) contract, announced its 2017-2018 season. Three of the season's productions are in collaboration with other AEA affiliates - two from Oklahoma City and one with whom fans of the hit TV shows, Big Bang Theory and Speechless, may be familiar. In September, TPT joins forces with Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma with the play, I AM MY OWN WIFE. TPT Artistic Director and Lyric veteran, Matthew Alvin Brown portrays over 30 characters in a tour-de-force performance in the Norman Theatre at the Tulsa PAC. "Brown portrays Charlotte beautifully with extremely natural movements clearlydemonstrating her in-born feminism displaying bravery with a just a hint of male bravado and a twinkle. Inaddition to perfectly realizing Charlotte, Brown takes on over 30 different characters in Charlotte's life from her SS father, to her Stasi interrogators, her friends and family. Interestingly Brown also portrays playwright Doug Wright conducting the interviews. Brown has an amazing ability to demurely swish his skirt and then, midstride, transform the skirt to a pair of trousers. A truly astounding performance." - Elizabeth Hurd with Oklahoma Arts Scene and Hurd 1AM MY(9WN ~ The group is open to all bi, pan, queer, fluid folks and their allies. 4/24/26, 4:04 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/47ea1f6e9ad81ce1161e9fd917ba04ea.pdf 3e2c018f6dddc9a92ae1ec59f9806ff6 PDF Text Text OkEq eNews September 20th, 2017 1 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-September-20th--20... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq eNews e news okl:ihom:ins for equ:ility EBA Mixer September 20th, 2017 In This Issue August EBA Mixer Non-Binary Support Group LGBTQ People of Color Peer Support Group Stand Bi me Rooftop PARTY. Affordable Care Healthcare Navigator National Voter Registration Day Wednesday September 20, 6:00 p.m. Hosted by Cityscape Mortgage at Fifteenth and Home 1512 E 15th St, Tulsa, OK 74120 Beyond Binaries: Identity & Sexuality Join t he Southern Pride Drum Group Question, Prevent, and Refer - Suicide Prevention Training CommUNITY Picnic E UALITY Business Alliance Intimate Partner Violence & Sexual Assault Survivor Support Group "First Thursday" Art Opening Zarrow Mental Health Symposium Tulsa Two Spirit Society Before The I Do BlaQueerMagic PARTY BOIMovie Night with QPOC -Group Condomania! Who's Gonna Love Me Now? Artist Call for 2018 Sisters in Song Council Oak Mens Chorale TULSA PROJECT THEATRE Pride Store Cityscape Home Mortgage is committed to providing you with the highest quality home loan service combined with the lowest mortgage rates available in all of Oklahoma. Whether you are a first time home buyer, moving up to your dream home, refinancing, or buying an investment property, our highly experienced team of mortgage bankers can help make your dreams come true. Cityscape has been in business since 2002 serving the Tulsa community and surrounding areas. We offer loan terms from 10 to 30 years, speedy local underwriting, funding at the table, and exceptional customer service. Our ultimate goal is to create lasting relationships with each of our clients so that we may continue providing excellent service for many years to come. Rainbow Library Out for TCC September Video eNews Tulsa Progressive Ministers' Statement Check out Cityscape Mortgage online at www.cityscapehome.com ---- OkEq Art Exhibition The September OkEq showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature an exhibit of the works by Slim Cook titled "Digital Divas", beginning with a reception on Thursday, September 7th from 6-9pm and continuing throughout the month. The Equality Business Alliance networking mixers are terrific venues for you to meet prospective clients. Mixers are open to non-members as well as EBA members. Be sure to bring business cards, business information, brochures, etc. Hosting a networking mixer is a great way to showcase your business. You may host at your establishment or use the Equality Center. If you would like to host a mixer, send an email to jose.vega@okeq.org for more information. Non-Binary Support Group Wednesday September 20, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa OK 74120 This support group is for folks who identify with non-binary genders, including but not limited to, genderqueer, genderfluid, agender, bigender, neutrois, genderflux, and more. This group will be a safe space to discuss our identities, receive support, and build a strong non-binary community in Tulsa. Family Ties For information contact the center at 918-743-4297 LGBTQ People of Color Peer Support Group Thursday September 21, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa OK, 74120 Family Ties is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBT parents and families in Oklahoma. For more 4/24/26, 4:05 PM �OkEq eNews September 20th, 2017 2 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-September-20th--20... information about Family Ties contact andy@grimesco.net This is a safe space for LGBTQQIA-POC community members to come and engage in a dialogue about relevant issues-where anything and everything can be discussed without feeling judged. All individuals who identify as people of color are welcome at this group to gain support, insight and find a general sense of community and family. Live Free! Coming Out Worksh op Stand Bi me Rooftop PARTY Saturday September 23, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 OKEQ's Brought To You Bi The Letter B welcomes you to our second annual 'Stand Bi Me' rooftop celebration of Bi Visibility Day, September 23rd from 6-10pm on the roof of the Dennis R Neill Equality Center! This event is to celebrate bisexual, pansexual, and fluid identities as well as their allies! We will have music, refreshments, stories, and some giveaways! Please come celebrate bi visibility with us! - , , , Tllf1· ,, ,\\\\ \ ( I Affordable Care Healthcare Navigator Thursday September 24, 1:00-4:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 Mondays 6 :00-7:00 p.m. ComingOut@OkEq.org Do you need assistance with open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare? Meet with Mary Jones, Planned Parenthood's Healthcare Navigator, in the Rainbow Library She will be more than happy to help anyone and everyone who is interested in enrolling with the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare. Free to participate, this course is designed for individuals coming to terms with their sexuality with presentations on how to come out to family, friends and coworkers. Question and answer session in a supportive and informed environment. Please contact ComingOut@OkEq.org Lawyer in the Library National Voter Registration Day September 13 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Tuesday September 26 Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Every year millions of Americans find themselves unable to vote because they miss a registration deadline, don't update their registration, or aren't sure how to register. Come to the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center any time between 12pm - 9pm and register to vote. Did you know that according to Pew Research, "Gay, lesbian and bisexual voters may make up a relatively small share of the American electorate - just 5% of voters in the 2012 general election identified as LGB, according to national exit polls." ?And according to the Williams Institute, "Thirty percent of the voting-eligible transgender population in eight states (Alabama, Georgia, Indiana, Kansas, Mississippi, Tennessee, Virginia, and Wisconsin) have no identification or records that accurately reflect their gender." Lawyer in the Library is an opportunity to meet with a lawyer about topics such as family law (divorce, paternity, custody, child support), landlord/tenant , estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment necessary.. Healthcare Navigator Those are just two reasons that engaging in the elections this year is critically important. During "off-year" elections like 2017, our constituents are not exposed to pervasive ads and telephone calls, and therefore may not even know there is an election. Yet, local and state elections have huge impacts on their lives from public services and local taxes to their school board, and more. This will be one of our first efforts to gear up for the 2018 elections. Considering all the issues being debated in DC right now, we definitely need to get our constituents registered and energized to vote. Beyond Binaries: Identity & Sexuality Wednesday September 27, 6:00 p.m. OSU-Tulsa - BS Roberts Room 700 N. Greenwood Ave., Tulsa, Oklahoma 74106 OSU-Tulsa is hosting LGBTQ+ scholar and activist Robyn Ochs on September 27 for a public workshop, Beyond Binaries: Identity and Sexuality in the BS Roberts Room. The workshop will cover the following: How do we assign labels to our complicated and unique experiences of sexuality? In this interactive program, we will explore the landscape of sexuality, conduct a thought-provoking anonymous survey of those present, and look together at the data. Where do we fall on various sexuality continua? How do we label? How old were we when we came to our identities and to our sexualities? How asexual/sexual are we? How well do our friends/family members understand our sexuality? This program will expand your perspective and change the way you think about labels. Robyn Ochs is an educator, speaker award-winning activist, and editor of the Bi Women Quarterly, the 42-country anthology, Getting Bi: Voices of Bisexuals Around The World and the new anthology RECOGNIZE: The Voices of Bisexual Men. Her writings have been published in numerous bi, women's studies, multicultural, and LGBT journals. Thursdays 1:0 0 - 4:00 p.m. Do you need assistance with open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare? Meet with Mary Jones, Planned Parenthood's Healthcare Navigator. She will be more than happy to help anyone and everyone who is interested in enrolling with the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare. Contact Mary Jones at 918-587-4621 or mary.jones@ppgreatplains.org Counseling Services Counselors are donating their services to Oklahomans for Equality. Please be patient when setting up appointment times. It can take up to 2 weeks for them to find an available time to see you. This workshop is brought to you by American Studies, Gender and Women's Studies, History, the Office of Multicultural Affairs, the Clinical Psychology program, with support from the Fae Rowden Norris Foundation and the OSU-Tulsa Provost's Office. Connect on Facebook Join the Southern Pride Drum Group Thursday September 28 , 7:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Southern Pride drum group is the only drum group of its kind in the entire world, being the only drum comprised of mainly 2 spirit (GLBT Native) members and their families. They have travelled all across the US and Canada singing for powwows, gatherings and Pride events for more than 10 years with more than 100 years of combined experience singing at the drum. Currently they are seeking to teach drumming and singing and drum etiquette at the Equality Center in Tulsa and add to their tight knit drum family. Dr. Kurt Choate Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a Sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required 4/24/26, 4:05 PM �OkEq eNews September 20th, 2017 3 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-September-20th--20... Question, Prevent, and Refer - Suicide Prevention Training Saturday September 30, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. - Candle Light Vigil immediately following training Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 The training is called Question, Persuade and Refer (QPR). This training will help you recognize the warning signs, clues and suicidal communications of people in trouble, and gain skills to act vigorously to prevent a possible tragedy. Contact Dr. Kurt Choate, LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org OSU Tulsa Counseling Center Everyone will receive a Certificate of completion and they will become gate keepers in QPR. September 30, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. September 30, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. - Immediately following the training there will be speakers and a candle light vigil to remember all the GLBTQI-Two Spirit people who have completed suicide and are survivors of attempted suicide. Please RSVP to olivia.cotter@okeq.org CommUNITY Picnic Sunday October 1, 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Chandler Park 6500 W 21st St, Tulsa, OK 74107 Bring your own food and drinks, grills will be available. Come out and enjoy hanging out with people from across our community in Tulsa. Family friendly event. Join OKEQ at this years CommUnity Picnic at Chandler Park. There will be Children games and playground -tug of war -3 legged race -and many more. Information table Potluck picnic Alyssa Pasquini is a mental health counseling intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She is passionate about assisting clients who are a part of the LGBTQQIA+ community who experience a range of concerns including issues surrounding gender identity, sexual/ affectional orientation, and mood or anxiety concerns. Appointments with Alyssa can be made by calling the OSU Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 5 94-85 68 . For more information please call the Dennis R. Neill Eqaulity center at 918-743-4297 Intimate Partner Violence & Sexual Assault Survivor Support Group Wednesday October 4, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Intimate Partner Violence & Sexual Assault Survivor Support Group "First Thursday" Art Opening Thursday October 5, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 The October Oklahomans for Equality showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature an exhibit of the combined works of Carlyn Ritter and Shauna Henry, beginning with a reception on Thursday, October 5th from 6-9pm and continuing throughout the month. Amanda Rogers is a mental health counseling intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She welcomes the opportunity to work with persons with concerns related to gender identity, sexual or affectional orientation, relationship issues, mood/anxiety concerns and trauma. She is passionate about social justice and working with the LGBTQQIA+ community. Appointments can be scheduled with Amanda by calling the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at 918-594-8568 . These two creative artists tempt you with this invitation: "Journey with us to the secret world of dolls. Look through the keyholes, in the shadowy parts of the forest, or even in the hidden recesses of your mind. From sweet to sinister, they live in the in between places. Sewn, twisted and sculpted into being, they will whisper their stories to you if only you will listen". As an artist, Carlyn Ritter has always been interested in making art with movement. Twenty eight years ago she started making and fixing marionettes. When she first came across art dolls eight years into her career, it became clear she would devote her artistic life to dolls. Art dolls gave her the freedom to create an art form that demonstrates movement without the strings or having to physically move the image. Often the dolls are personified into beings we cannot be, or are performing movement we cannot. They become a dancer, cast a spell, or ride a wild animal. Images that tell a story simply by their costume, pose and accessories is what completes the piece for her. Carlyn has been published in Art Doll Quarterly magazine several times and is a member of the Tulsa Association of Doll Artists. Growing up Shauna Henry has always been fascinated by secret worlds and hidden things. Fueled by her love of fairy tales and dark whimsy, she creates fanciful figures and enchanted beings. She started creating art dolls in 2010 and has been captivated by the unique art form ever since. Shauna is a member of the Professional Doll Makers Art Guild, Tulsa Association of Doll Artists and has been published in Art Doll Quarterly magazine. The show begins with a reception on Thursday, October 10th from 6-9pm where there will be a door prize drawn of the artist's work. The show continues throughout the month. www.okeq.org 2017 Zarrow Mental Health Symposium - Challenging Injustice & Discrimination Temple Hull is a mental health counseling intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She has experience counseling transgender, bisexual, lesbian, gay and asexual persons, and looks forward to working with all individuals represented in the bright colors of the rainbow flag. Appointments with Temple can be made by calling the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at 918-594-8568. October 5-6 Cox Business Center 100 Civic Center, Tulsa, OK 74103 Why You Can't Miss It! ● Learn a full spectrum of tools and strategies related to programs, policies, and practices that challenge and/or combat injustice and discrimination, including any subsequent impact on mental health ● Connect & share ideas with over 800 peers and leading experts in the field! ● Receive critical CEU & ethics hours! To learn more about the Zarrow Mental Health Symposium, visit www.zarrowsymposium.org, call -----JoBeth Hamon at 405-778-8122. You may also email jhamon@mhaok.org. You have the power to challenge and combat systemic injustice and discrimination that can impact mental health! Learn how to take action to forever change your community at the 2017 Zarrow Mental Merrill Reiter, M.S., is in the Counseling Psychology Doctoral Program at Oklahoma State University. She is a mental health counselor at OSU-Tulsa 4/24/26, 4:05 PM �OkEq eNews September 20th, 2017 4 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-September-20th--20... Health Symposium - Challenging Injustice & Discrimination, October 5-6 in Tulsa, Okla. The Symposium is a unique opportunity to meet and connect with other like-minded attendees who are inspired to discuss the realities of injustice and discrimination and develop solutions to address these realities and long-term implications on mental health. Plus, you can receive valuable CEU and ethics hours! Stay up-to-date on conference updates & announcements! Visit www.zarrowsymposium.org. ~ .~ .:~ .~'~"~ '":~: J CHAllENGING INJUSTICE & DISCRllllle r " OCJOBl8562D17•1\JLSA DKLAHOMA•lAHROWSYMPDSIUMORG Tulsa Two Spirit Society Tuesday October 10, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 When European explorers arrived in the New World, which is now North and Central America, they were surprised to find entire civilizations, as well as cultures, monetary and trade systems, even architecture and art that rivalled those in Europe. They also found gay, lesbian, and transgender people living happily within these civilizations. The American English term for these people has become Two Spirit. Counseling Center. Merrill is passionate about social justice, advocacy and counseling. She enjoys working with people of all identities and strives to make her sessions a safe place for all clients. She has experience working with LGBTQ+ people and welcomes the opportunity to work with persons with concerns related to sexual or affectional orientation, gender identity, mood/ anxiety, depression, self-injury, death/grief, and those experiencing major changes or transitions in life. Appointments with Merrill can be made by calling the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 594-8568 Tulsa Two Spirit Society strives to identify and bring together, those first nation and tribal peoples who identify as Two Spirit, with the goal of being, once again, included in the tribe's circle. Only then will the circle be complete. Tulsa Two Spirit Society meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month, at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center, at 7:00pm. For more information Contact Brandon Rogers-Plott via rogersplott@gmail.com or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Brandon.rogersplott , or "Before The I Do" Saturday October 14, 12:000 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 "Before The I Do" gives couples practical tools to use now or later on when you need them. The workshop covers 3 keys to a great relationship, how to work as a team to solve conflict, how to keep the romance alive and much more. The Speaker-Listener technique helps each of you to be heard in times of stress and is a crowd favorite. Whether you're just starting out together or have been together for years, you WILL benefit from attending. Come see for yourself and join the thousands of Oklahomans who are now experiencing more satisfying relationships! Kathy Kavanaugh is a doctoral counseling psychology intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She is dedicated to working with clients of all identities (including all sexual and affectional orientations, gender identities, races, ethnicities, and ages) from a multicultural perspective. Kathy works with clients to address concerns regarding anxiety, mood, sexual and gender identity development, and overall personal enrichment. To schedule an appointment with Kathy, please contact the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 594-8568. Class will be held at Oklahomans for Equality on October 14 from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. Reservations are required. Email Carrie at carriegracelittle@gmail.com to reserve your space today BlaQueerMagic: Prose, Poetry & Power with Tabias Olajuawon, JD Friday October 13, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Free and Open to the Public Enjoy an evening of prose, poetry, & Power with Tabias Olajuawon Wilson, author of Godless Circumcisions: A Recollecting & Remembering of Blackness, Queerness, & Flows of Survivance "The tea is, blackness is the essence of creation, a potpourri of the creative ingredients of existience." Black. Magic. We all know what it is. It is that cosmic power that hails from the ancestors and rebirths itself in those blessed with ample melanin, two-stepping through the funk of life. This event will showcase the Black and/or Queer Magic within us all, that (open) secret weapon we've long groomed, through the presentation of our truths, our power, our "us" via art, prose, poetry and power. We will showcase local artists and make space for an open mic, before a reading and discussion of Tabias Olajuawon's book of essays, poetry and cultural critiques: Godless Circumcisions. There will also be a book signing for those interested in making a purchase. About "Godless Circumcisions: A Recollecting & Re-membering of Blackness, Queerness & Flows of Survivance" Tabias Olajuawon Wilson Tufts 13' (BA), Howard Law 17' (JD), UT Austin (PhD) 2021 Mark Taracuk, MSEd, NCC is a doctoral student in counseling psychology at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. He received his master's degree in counseling from Indiana University and is a National Certified Counselor. Mark has past experience working with members of the LGBTQ+ community on a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, spiritual concerns, trauma, intimate partner violence, and concerns related to gender identity. Appointments with Mark can be made by calling the OSU Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 594-8568. "Godless Circumcisions: A Recollecting & Re-membering of Blackness, Queerness & Flows of Survivance" is a witty and forceful study of race, sex and politics in contemporary culture. Personal and poetic, these essays, poems and biographical trysts disrobe issues central to the black, queer and working class existences. Wilson speaks fluently-fluctuating between academic authority, queer griot and matter-of-fact honesty-to issues of racial-sexual terror; masculine anxiety; how Black men learn the erotic, sex and vulnerability; the stereotypes of Black and BlaQueer people in the United States. Paying special attention to the costs of assimilation-or cultural circumcisions-Wilson invites the reader on his personal and political journey to a practice of critical love ethics. Tabias Olajuawon in Godless Circumcisions www.tabiasolajuawon.com PARTY BOI Movie Night with QPOC Group Friday October 20, 6:00 p.m. Circle Cinema 10 S Lewis Ave, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74104 A new documentary that focuses on the effects of crystal meth addiction in relation to the LGBTQ community of color. The film features real stories of real people who are thinking about, dealing with, and surviving crystal meth addiction. It is an untold tale from the urban perspective that has the possibility to change the perception of the "parTy & play" life style within inner city queer demographics. The riveting accounts and cinematic portrayals grant an informative and captivating documentary sure to bring awareness to all audiences. Directed by Michael Rice, a Booker T. Washington graduate. Jennie Martin is a Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate and Counseling Psychology Doctoral Intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She enjoys working with LGBTQQIA+ community members on a wide variety of topics including relationship/family concerns, body image, community advocacy, religiosity/ spirituality concerns, trauma, and more. She has experience with family and couples counseling and is passionate about advocating for social justice. Appointments 4/24/26, 4:05 PM �OkEq eNews September 20th, 2017 5 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-September-20th--20... can be scheduled with Jennie by calling the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at 918-594-8568. Condomania! Saturday October 21, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74120 When planning our annual fundraiser this year, we thought-why not a party featuring condom-fashions? CONDOMANIA will be an amazing party, public awareness event, and fundraiser for The Little Blue House. The event will feature models presenting original designs of fashion accessories made out of condoms! Through Condomania we tell our community that: * Sexual health is an important part of overall health * Sexual health can be discussed and promoted * Our community will not be bullied into silence and shame around universal issues of sexuality and reproductive health. tONDq~ANIA J GXBill11IlTI mffDiliJ • a ~UNdraiser with f • We hope you will join us for some fashion, food, and frivolity featuring condoms as wearable art! Costume attire IS encouraged! food, and fliuo\i\'4 Non-Binary Support Group Third Wednesday of each month from 7-9 p.m. A new support group for folks who identify with non-binary genders, including but not limited to, genderqueer, genderfluid, agender, bigender, neutrois, genderflux, and more. This group will be a safe space to discuss our identities, receive support, and build a strong non-binary community in Tulsa. For information contact Vic Wiener at vfwiener@gmail.com A buffet dinner is provided and there will be a cash bar. Sponsorships are available! Click here to purchase tickets SOS Group Mondays 7:00 pm This open Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) Recovery and Sobriety Group meets every Monday at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information, visit www.SOSTulsa.org Who's Gonna Love Me Now? Wednesday, October 25th, 6:00 p.m. Circle Cinema 10 S. Lewis Avenue, Tulsa Tickets are $10 (On Sale Now!) Synopsis: Saar is an HIV positive gay man living in London, where he found refuge from the religious kibbutz where he grew up in Israel. Ever since he was diagnosed with HIV, Saar has craved his family's love, while they struggle with fears and prejudices. Saar and the rest of the London Gay Men's Chorus provide a glorious soundtrack for this documentary about the power of forgiveness and the power that home has, no matter how far we go. Brought to You Bi the Letter B Second Tuesday and fourth Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Introduced by Toby Jenkins, Executive Director, Equality Center of Oklahoma Website: www.circlecinema.com The group is open to all bi, pan, queer, fluid folks and their allies. SAGE Tulsa (Service & Advocacy For Gay Elders) Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan Artist Call for 2018 The OkEq gallery at the Dennis R Neill Equality center in Tulsa, Oklahoma is now accepting proposals for the 2018 Exhibition Calendar. Our gallery encourages emerging artists who create fresh, challenging work in all media, including installation works to apply. Details: Each chosen exhibit will be on display for approximately 30 days. OkEq will host the opening night reception for the artist(s), on the first Thursday of the month. Each exhibit is installed on the Tuesday prior. No additional work will be accepted after initial delivery. There will be a 30% commission on work sold. Artists will be asked to donate a piece as a door prize which will be awarded by a drawing at close of opening night. Artists will also provide artwork labels (title, price, etc) for each piece. A bio and artist statement are due to the OkEq gallery on the 1st of the month prior to the exhibit, for publicity purposes. How to Apply: Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. 4/24/26, 4:05 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/691a652c77b185bda571634ec252af10.pdf 4bd2cfedea251a06330087e4da5a79a0 PDF Text Text OkEq eNews September 27th, 2017 1 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-September-27th--20... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq eNews e news okl:ihom:ins for equ:ility Beyond Binaries: Identity & Sexuality September 27th, 2017 In This Issue Beyond Binaries: Identity & Sexuality Affordable Care Healthcare Navigator Join t he Southern Pride Drum Group Question, Prevent, and Refer - Suicide Prevention Training CommUNITY Picnic Wednesday September 27, 6:00 p.m. OSU-Tulsa - BS Roberts Room 700 N. Greenwood Ave., Tulsa, Oklahoma 74106 Guys Dine Too Intimate Partner Violence & Sexual Assault Survivor Support Group "First Thursday" Art Opening OSU-Tulsa is hosting LGBTQ+ scholar and activist Robyn Ochs on September 27 for a public workshop, Beyond Binaries: Identity and Sexuality in the BS Roberts Room. Zarrow Mental Health Symposium Twister Alley LGBT Car Club Tulsa Two Spirit Society The workshop will cover the following: National Coming Out Day How do we assign labels to our complicated and unique experiences of sexuality? In this interactive program, we will explore the landscape of sexuality, conduct a thought-provoking anonymous survey of those present, and look together at the data. Where do we fall on various sexuality continua? How do we label? How old were we when we came to our identities and to our sexualities? How asexual/sexual are we? How well do our friends/family members understand our sexuality? This program will expand your perspective and change the way you think about labels. Robyn Ochs is an educator, speaker award-winning activist, and editor of the Bi Women Quarterly, the 42-country anthology, Getting Bi: Voices of Bisexuals Around The World and the new anthology RECOGNIZE: The Voices of Bisexual Men. Her writings have been published in numerous bi, women's studies, multicultural, and LGBT journals. This workshop is brought to you by American Studies, Gender and Women's Studies, History, the Office of Multicultural Affairs, the Clinical Psychology program, with support from the Fae Rowden Norris Foundation and the OSU-Tulsa Provost's Office. Connect on Facebook BlaQueerMagic Ladies Social Club Before The I Do October EBA Mixer Non-Binary Support Group PARTY BOI Movie withQPOC Group -Night -Condomania! Who's Gonna Love Me Now? Tulsa Pride Bingo Halloween Edition Artist Call for 2018 Sisters in Song Council Oak Mens Chorale TULSA PROJECT THEATRE Affordable Care Healthcare Navigator Every Thursday 1:00-4:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 Pride Store Rainbow Library Out for TCC Do you need assistance with open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare? Meet with Mary Jones, Planned Parenthood's Healthcare Navigator, in the Rainbow Library. She will be more than happy to help anyone and everyone who is interested in enrolling with the Affordable Care Act. September Video eNews Tulsa Progressive Ministers' Statement Join the Southern Pride Drum Group Thursday September 28 , 7:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Southern Pride drum group is the only drum group of its kind in the entire world, being the only drum comprised of mainly 2 spirit (GLBT Native) members and their families. They have travelled all across the US and Canada singing for powwows, gatherings and Pride events for more than 10 years with more than 100 years of combined experience singing at the drum. Currently they are seeking to teach drumming and singing and drum etiquette at the Equality Center in Tulsa and add to their tight knit drum family. OkEq Board Meeting Monthly Meeting 7:00 p.m. Thursday, October 19 Dennis R. Neill Equality Center All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members Question, Persuade, and Refer - Suicide Prevention Training Saturday September 30, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. - Candle Light Vigil immediately following training Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 The training is called Question, Persuade and Refer (QPR). This training will help you recognize the warning signs, clues and suicidal communications of people in trouble, and gain skills to act vigorously to prevent a possible tragedy. Everyone will receive a Certificate of completion and they will become gate keepers in QPR. OkEq Art Exhibition The September OkEq showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature an exhibit of the works by Slim Cook titled "Digital Divas", beginning with a reception on Thursday, September 7th from 6-9pm and continuing throughout the month. September 30, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. September 30, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. - Immediately following the training there will be speakers and a candle light vigil to remember all the GLBTQI-Two Spirit people who have completed suicide and are survivors of attempted suicide. Please RSVP to olivia.cotter@okeq.org CommUNITY Picnic Sunday October 1, 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Chandler Park 6500 W 21st St, Tulsa, OK 74107 Bring your own food and drinks, grills will be available. Come out and enjoy hanging out with people from across our community in Tulsa. Family friendly event. Join OKEQ at this years CommUnity Picnic at Chandler Park. There will be Children games and playground Family Ties 4/24/26, 4:05 PM �OkEq eNews September 27th, 2017 2 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-September-27th--20... -tug of war -3 legged race -and many more. Information table Potluck picnic For more information please call the Dennis R. Neill Eqaulity center at 918-743-4297 Family Ties is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBT parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Family Ties contact andy@grimesco.net Guys Dine Too Tuesday, October 3, 6:30 p.m. Elmers BBQ 4130 S Peoria Ave, Tulsa, OK 74105 Elmers BBQ has been in Tulsa for 35 years! Elmer's started as a very small restaurant with only five tables. When news got around about the quality and the deliciousness of the food we were able to expand our vision into a full service restaurant. Our expanded restaurant now has 22 tables and seating for 80 people inside and patio space for 12. Live Free! Coming Out Worksh op Customers from all over continue to enjoy the food, the outstanding customer service they receive, and place us at the top of the list of their favorite BBQ restaurants. Our goal is to offer our customers great food at an affordable price. We guarantee freshness in all of our meats & ingredients preparing each food item to "Be Bad!" just the way our customer's like. If you are coming please let me know so I have a headcount for the reservation. Hope to see everyone there. Gay Men's Dinner Group - Richard Haley - GuysDineToo@gmail.com Intimate Partner Violence & Sexual Assault Survivor Support Group Wednesday October 4, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 First Wednesday of each month from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Domestic violence is the use of physical, sexual, threatening or emotional force to frighten, intimidate and control an intimate partner. This support and educational group is for individuals who have survived domestic violence and are ready to explore their personal healing process and find hope. The group will provide emotional support, information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal, and may include specific goals such as creating a safety plan, reducing risk of future violence, increasing positive coping skills and addressing the impact of trauma. Sexual assault is any forced or coerced sexual activity, such as unwanted touching or forced penetration committed against a person's will or without consent. This support group will meet together to discuss their experiences, share ideas, and provide emotional support for one another. Additionally, highly trained providers will offer information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal. Specific goals for sessions may include crises stabilization, safety planning, increasing self-regulatory skills, addressing trauma through cognitive processing, reconnecting to support systems, family and the community, and preventing re-victimization. All services are free of charge, and confidentiality is paramount. For more information contact Jim Scholl at 918.631.2722. "First Thursday" Art Opening Thursday October 5, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 The October Oklahomans for Equality showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature an exhibit of the combined works of Carlyn Ritter and Shauna Henry, beginning with a reception on Thursday, October 5th from 6-9pm and continuing throughout the month. Mondays 6 :00-7:00 p.m. ComingOut@OkEq.org Free to participate, this course is designed for individuals coming to terms with their sexuality with presentations on how to come out to family, friends and coworkers. Question and answer session in a supportive and informed environment. Please contact ComingOut@OkEq.org Lawyer in the Library October 11 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Lawyer in the Library is an opportunity to meet with a lawyer about topics such as family law (divorce, paternity, custody, child support), landlord/tenant , estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment necessary.. Healthcare Navigator These two creative artists tempt you with this invitation: "Journey with us to the secret world of dolls. Look through the keyholes, in the shadowy parts of the forest, or even in the hidden recesses of your mind. From sweet to sinister, they live in the in between places. Sewn, twisted and sculpted into being, they will whisper their stories to you if only you will listen". As an artist, Carlyn Ritter has always been interested in making art with movement. Twenty eight years ago she started making and fixing marionettes. When she first came across art dolls eight years into her career, it became clear she would devote her artistic life to dolls. Art dolls gave her the freedom to create an art form that demonstrates movement without the strings or having to physically move the image. Often the dolls are personified into beings we cannot be, or are performing movement we cannot. They become a dancer, cast a spell, or ride a wild animal. Images that tell a story simply by their costume, pose and accessories is what completes the piece for her. Carlyn has been published in Art Doll Quarterly magazine several times and is a member of the Tulsa Association of Doll Artists. Growing up Shauna Henry has always been fascinated by secret worlds and hidden things. Fueled by her love of fairy tales and dark whimsy, she creates fanciful figures and enchanted beings. She started creating art dolls in 2010 and has been captivated by the unique art form ever since. Shauna is a member of the Professional Doll Makers Art Guild, Tulsa Association of Doll Artists and has been published in Art Doll Quarterly magazine. The show begins with a reception on Thursday, October 10th from 6-9pm where there will be a door prize drawn of the artist's work. The show continues throughout the month. www.okeq.org 2017 Zarrow Mental Health Symposium - Challenging Injustice & Discrimination October 5-6 Cox Business Center 100 Civic Center, Tulsa, OK 74103 Why You Can't Miss It! ● Learn a full spectrum of tools and strategies related to programs, policies, and practices that challenge and/or combat injustice and discrimination, including any subsequent impact on mental health ● Connect & share ideas with over 800 peers and leading experts in the field! ● Receive critical CEU & ethics hours! Thursdays 1:0 0 - 4:00 p.m. Do you need assistance with open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare? Meet with Mary Jones, Planned Parenthood's Healthcare Navigator. She will be more than happy to help anyone and everyone who is interested in enrolling with the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare. Contact Mary Jones at 918-587-4621 or mary.jones@ppgreatplains.org Counseling Services Counselors are donating their services to Oklahomans for Equality. Please be patient when setting up appointment times. It can take up to 2 weeks for them to find an available time to see you. To learn more about the Zarrow Mental Health Symposium, visit www.zarrowsymposium.org, call 4/24/26, 4:05 PM �OkEq eNews September 27th, 2017 3 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-September-27th--20... JoBeth Hamon at 405-778-8122. You may also email jhamon@mhaok.org. You have the power to challenge and combat systemic injustice and discrimination that can impact mental health! Learn how to take action to forever change your community at the 2017 Zarrow Mental Health Symposium - Challenging Injustice & Discrimination, October 5-6 in Tulsa, Okla. The Symposium is a unique opportunity to meet and connect with other like-minded attendees who are inspired to discuss the realities of injustice and discrimination and develop solutions to address these realities and long-term implications on mental health. Plus, you can receive valuable CEU and ethics hours! Stay up-to-date on conference updates & announcements! Visit www.zarrowsymposium.org. Dr. Kurt Choate ------ Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a Sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required Contact Dr. Kurt Choate, LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org Twister Alley LGBT Car Club Saturday, October 8, LaForutne Park - Southwest Corner Shelter House 5323 S Yale Ave, Tulsa, OK 74135 Twister Alley LGBT car club is meeting for the first time October 8 at Lafortune Park SW corner shelter house. OSU Tulsa Counseling Center // , 311-....___ l:_r_ w_is_~_E _R _ A ~L~ E~'J-;--~ Oklahoma• Kansas• Western Arkansas Region Lambda Car Club International Tulsa Two Spirit Society Tuesday October 10, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 When European explorers arrived in the New World they were surprised to find entire civilizations, cultures, trade systems, even architecture and art that rivaled those in Europe. They also found gay, lesbian, and transgender people living happily within these civilizations. The American English term for these people has become Two Spirit. Tulsa Two Spirit Society strives to identify and bring together, those first nation and tribal peoples who identify as Two Spirit, with the goal of being, once again, included in the tribe's circle. Only then will the circle be complete. .. , ·, 1 . - ~ ~- .. Alyssa Pasquini is a mental health counseling intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She is passionate about assisting clients who are a part of the LGBTQQIA+ community who experience a range of concerns including issues surrounding gender identity, sexual/ affectional orientation, and mood or anxiety concerns. Appointments with Alyssa can be made by calling the OSU Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 5 94-85 68 . Tulsa Two Spirit Society meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month, at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center, at 7:00pm. For more information Contact Brandon Rogers-Plott via rogersplott@gmail.com or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Brandon.rogersplott , or T-shirt Printing and Open Mic Night Wednesday, October 11, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Amanda Rogers is a mental health counseling intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She welcomes the opportunity to work with persons with concerns related to gender identity, sexual or affectional orientation, relationship issues, mood/anxiety concerns and trauma. She is passionate about social justice and working with the LGBTQQIA+ community. Appointments can be scheduled with Amanda by calling the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at 918-594-8568 . Temple Hull is a mental health counseling intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She has experience counseling transgender, bisexual, lesbian, gay and asexual persons, and looks forward to working with all individuals represented in the bright colors of the rainbow flag. Appointments with Temple can be made by calling the OSU-Tulsa 4/24/26, 4:05 PM �OkEq eNews September 27th, 2017 4 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-September-27th--20... T-shirt printing and open mic to tell your coming out story. Bring your own t-shirt for printing your own message on a t-shirt. T-shirt printing is free. A white t-shirt will show your design best. Open mic tell your story through comedy, poetry, spoken word, performance. Counseling Center at 918-594-8568. Merrill Reiter, M.S., is in the Counseling Psychology Doctoral Program at Oklahoma State University. She is a mental health counselor at OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. Merrill is passionate about social justice, advocacy and counseling. She enjoys working with people of all identities and strives to make her sessions a safe place for all clients. She has experience working with LGBTQ+ people and welcomes the opportunity to work with persons with concerns related to sexual or affectional orientation, gender identity, mood/ anxiety, depression, self-injury, death/grief, and those experiencing major changes or transitions in life. Appointments with Merrill can be made by calling the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 594-8568 Kathy Kavanaugh is a doctoral counseling psychology intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She is dedicated to working with clients of all identities (including all sexual and affectional orientations, gender identities, races, ethnicities, and ages) from a multicultural perspective. Kathy works with clients to address concerns regarding anxiety, mood, sexual and gender identity development, and overall personal enrichment. To schedule an appointment with Kathy, please contact the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 594-8568. BlaQueerMagic: Prose, Poetry & Power with Tabias Olajuawon, JD Friday October 13, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Free and Open to the Public Enjoy an evening of prose, poetry, & Power with Tabias Olajuawon Wilson, author of Godless Circumcisions: A Recollecting & Remembering of Blackness, Queerness, & Flows of Survivance "The tea is, blackness is the essence of creation, a potpourri of the creative ingredients of existience." Black. Magic. We all know what it is. It is that cosmic power that hails from the ancestors and rebirths itself in those blessed with ample melanin, two-stepping through the funk of life. This event will showcase the Black and/or Queer Magic within us all, that (open) secret weapon we've long groomed, through the presentation of our truths, our power, our "us" via art, prose, poetry and power. We will showcase local artists and make space for an open mic, before a reading and discussion of Tabias Olajuawon's book of essays, poetry and cultural critiques: Godless Circumcisions. There will also be a book signing for those interested in making a purchase. About "Godless Circumcisions: A Recollecting & Re-membering of Blackness, Queerness & Flows of Survivance" Tabias Olajuawon Wilson Tufts 13' (BA), Howard Law 17' (JD), UT Austin (PhD) 2021 "Godless Circumcisions: A Recollecting & Re-membering of Blackness, Queerness & Flows of Survivance" is a witty and forceful study of race, sex and politics in contemporary culture. Personal and poetic, these essays, poems and biographical trysts disrobe issues central to the black, queer and working class existences. Wilson speaks fluently-fluctuating between academic authority, queer griot and matter-of-fact honesty-to issues of racial-sexual terror; masculine anxiety; how Black men learn the erotic, sex and vulnerability; the stereotypes of Black and BlaQueer people in the United States. Paying special attention to the costs of assimilation-or cultural circumcisions-Wilson invites the reader on his personal and political journey to a practice of critical love ethics. Mark Taracuk, MSEd, NCC is a doctoral student in counseling psychology at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. He received his master's degree in counseling from Indiana University and is a National Certified Counselor. Mark has past experience working with members of the LGBTQ+ community on a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, spiritual concerns, trauma, intimate partner violence, and concerns related to gender identity. Appointments with Mark can be made by calling the OSU Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 594-8568. Tabias Olajuawon in Godless Circumcisions www.tabiasolajuawon.com Ladies Social Club: Pumpkin Carving & Painting! Friday, October 13 at 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 4/24/26, 4:05 PM �OkEq eNews September 27th, 2017 5 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-September-27th--20... 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 . BYO pumpkins! I • , ,'::'J ~~~ ~. [~~I...-:,,.., We'll have carving tools, but if you have some, please bring them. .::. We'll also have painting supplies if you'd like to paint your pumpkins (like the tiny ones!) "Before The I Do" Saturday October 14, 12:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 "Before The I Do" gives couples practical tools to use now and as their relationship grows. The workshop covers keys to a great relationship, how to solve conflicts, how to keep the romance alive and much more. Whether you're just starting out together or have been together for years, you will benefit from attending. Come see for yourself and join the thousands of Oklahomans who are now experiencing more satisfaction in their relationships! Class will be held at Oklahomans for Equality on October 14 from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. Reservations are required. Email Carrie at carriegracelittle@gmail.com to reserve your space today Jennie Martin is a Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate and Counseling Psychology Doctoral Intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She enjoys working with LGBTQQIA+ community members on a wide variety of topics including relationship/family concerns, body image, community advocacy, religiosity/ spirituality concerns, trauma, and more. She has experience with family and couples counseling and is passionate about advocating for social justice. Appointments can be scheduled with Jennie by calling the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at 918-594-8568. EBA Mixer Wednesday October 18th, 6:00 p.m. Hosted by Equality Business Alliance Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Non-Binary Support Group E UALITY Business Alliance Third Wednesday of each month from 7-9 p.m. A new support group for folks who identify with non-binary genders, including but not limited to, genderqueer, genderfluid, agender, bigender, neutrois, genderflux, and more. This group will be a safe space to discuss our identities, receive support, and build a strong non-binary community in Tulsa. For information contact Vic Wiener at vfwiener@gmail.com SOS Group Mondays 7:00 pm This open Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) Recovery and Sobriety Group meets every Monday at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information, visit www.SOSTulsa.org The EBA exists to strengthen Gay Welcoming businesses in the Tulsa community by: * Providing a directory of Gay Welcoming businesses in the Tulsa community: http://www.okeq.org/equality-business-alliance.html * Creating regular networking opportunities with these businesses; and * Creating professional environments where Gay Welcoming businesses can meet to have their voices heard on important issues that affect how we do business and our quality of life. Brought to You Bi the Letter B Second Tuesday and fourth Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Benefits of Membership: * Inclusion in EBA Directory on the OkEq Website * Email updates of EBA events and opportunities * Invitation to Networking Events and ability to host future events * Marketing opportunities at EBA and community events You can join the EBA online at one of our mixers or business meetings, or fill out and application at the Dennis R Neill Equality Center. The group is open to all bi, pan, queer, fluid folks and their allies. SAGE Tulsa (Service & Advocacy For Gay Elders) Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by 4/24/26, 4:05 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/05290ad92c2867261ca08201a9a3fe6c.pdf 1c63aad4228ae245ed1882fdc35cc2f8 PDF Text Text OkEq eNews October 4th, 2017 1 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-October-4th--2017.... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq eNews e news okl:ihom:ins for equ:ility Sharon & Mary Bishop-Baldwin Sponsor the Day October 6, 2017 October 4th, 2017 In This Issue Sharon & Mary Bishop-Baldwin Sponsor the Day October Volunteer of the Month October Video eNews BlaQueerMagic Intimate Partner Violence & Sexual Assault Survivor Support Group Affordable Care Healthcare Navigator Join t he Southern Pride Drum Group "First Thursday" Art Opening Zarrow Mental Health Symposium Sharon and Mary Bishop-Baldwin are sponsoring Oklahomans for Equality Saturday, October 6th, in honor of the third anniversary of marriage equality in Oklahoma. Twister Alley LGBT Car Club Tulsa Two Spirit Society National Coming Out Day Thank you Sharon & Mary! Ladies Social Club Before The I Do Perspectives: LGBT People of Color October EBA Mixer Non-Binary Support Group OKEQ Rooftop Rally PARTY BOI Movie Night with QPOC Group Condomania! If you would like to sponsor the center to honor your special day click here • Birthdays - Yours, your spouses, your children, your parents, your friends, even your dog's • Anniversary's - Wedding, sobriety, adoption, court date • To honor a loved one's memory • Special events • Mothers day, Fathers day, any holiday • Just Because Fun Home Who's Gonna Love Me Now? October 6th, 2014 Tulsa County Courthouse Tulsa, OK Tulsa Pride Bingo Halloween Edition Grand Opening Artist Call for 2018 TULSA PROJECT THEATRE Pride Store Rainbow Library October Volunteer of the Month Westly Dotson Out for TCC Tulsa Progressive Ministers' Statement Westly's favorite part of volunteering with OKEQ is "seeing the genuine sense of belonging and support that the center provides. For many people, this is the only place they feel truly welcome." When I am not volunteering, you can find me working a 9-5, watching Let's Plays and Korean and Southern cooking shows on YouTube, playing video games, reading in bed, or plotting world domination. My favorite thing to do at the center is visit the Art Gallery. I come from an art background and I love that the center has a space to showcase many different styles of expression. I volunteer on Wednesdays, so I am also partial to the gender support group that I see every week. The group really seems like a close knit family. I would definitely recommend volunteering at OKEQ. People need this center. It's more than just programming and resources. Volunteers are what make this center keep running and successful. For those who are unable to contribute financially, know that there is a way for you to show your support. Thank you for your dedication Westly! OkEq Board Meeting Monthly Meeting 7:00 p.m. Thursday, October 19 Dennis R. Neill Equality Center All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members OkEq Art Exhibition If you would like to volunteer, click here or contact Jose Vega at jose.vega@okeq.org October Video eNews The September OkEq showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature an exhibit of the works by Slim Cook titled "Digital Divas", beginning with a reception on Thursday, September 7th from 6-9pm and continuing throughout the month. Family Ties BlaQueerMagic: Prose, Poetry & Power 4/24/26, 4:06 PM �OkEq eNews October 4th, 2017 2 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-October-4th--2017.... with Tabias Olajuawon, JD Friday October 13, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Free and Open to the Public Enjoy an evening of prose, poetry, & Power with Tabias Olajuawon Wilson, author of Godless Circumcisions: A Recollecting & Remembering of Blackness, Queerness, & Flows of Survivance Family Ties is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBT parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Family Ties contact andy@grimesco.net "The tea is, blackness is the essence of creation, a potpourri of the creative ingredients of existience." Black. Magic. We all know what it is. It is that cosmic power that hails from the ancestors and rebirths itself in those blessed with ample melanin, two-stepping through the funk of life. This event will showcase the Black and/or Queer Magic within us all, that (open) secret weapon we've long groomed, through the presentation of our truths, our power, our "us" via art, prose, poetry and power. We will showcase local artists and make space for an open mic, before a reading and discussion of Tabias Olajuawon's book of essays, poetry and cultural critiques: Godless Circumcisions. There will also be a book signing for those interested in making a purchase. About "Godless Circumcisions: A Recollecting & Re-membering of Blackness, Queerness & Flows of Survivance" Live Free! Coming Out Worksh op Tabias Olajuawon Wilson Tufts 13' (BA), Howard Law 17' (JD), UT Austin (PhD) 2021 "Godless Circumcisions: A Recollecting & Re-membering of Blackness, Queerness & Flows of Survivance" is a witty and forceful study of race, sex and politics in contemporary culture. Personal and poetic, these essays, poems and biographical trysts disrobe issues central to the black, queer and working class existences. Wilson speaks fluently-fluctuating between academic authority, queer griot and matter-of-fact honesty-to issues of racial-sexual terror; masculine anxiety; how Black men learn the erotic, sex and vulnerability; the stereotypes of Black and BlaQueer people in the United States. Paying special attention to the costs of assimilation-or cultural circumcisions-Wilson invites the reader on his personal and political journey to a practice of critical love ethics. Tabias Olajuawon in Godless Circumcisions www.tabiasolajuawon.com Intimate Partner Violence & Sexual Assault Survivor Support Group Wednesday October 4, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 First Wednesday of each month from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Domestic violence is the use of physical, sexual, threatening or emotional force to frighten, intimidate and control an intimate partner. This support and educational group is for individuals who have survived domestic violence and are ready to explore their personal healing process and find hope. The group will provide emotional support, information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal, and may include specific goals such as creating a safety plan, reducing risk of future violence, increasing positive coping skills and addressing the impact of trauma. Sexual assault is any forced or coerced sexual activity, such as unwanted touching or forced penetration committed against a person's will or without consent. This support group will meet together to discuss their experiences, share ideas, and provide emotional support for one another. Additionally, highly trained providers will offer information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal. Specific goals for sessions may include crises stabilization, safety planning, increasing self-regulatory skills, addressing trauma through cognitive processing, reconnecting to support systems, family and the community, and preventing re-victimization. All services are free of charge, and confidentiality is paramount. For more information contact Jim Scholl at 918.631.2722. Mondays 6 :00-7:00 p.m. ComingOut@OkEq.org Free to participate, this course is designed for individuals coming to terms with their sexuality with presentations on how to come out to family, friends and coworkers. Question and answer session in a supportive and informed environment. Please contact ComingOut@OkEq.org Lawyer in the Library October 11 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Lawyer in the Library is an opportunity to meet with a lawyer about topics such as family law (divorce, paternity, custody, child support), landlord/tenant , estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment necessary.. Affordable Care Healthcare Navigator Every Thursday 1:00-4:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 Healthcare Navigator Do you need assistance with open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare? Meet with Mary Jones, Planned Parenthood's Healthcare Navigator, in the Rainbow Library. She will be more than happy to help anyone and everyone who is interested in enrolling with the Affordable Care Act. Join the Southern Pride Drum Group Thursday October 5 , 7:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Southern Pride drum group is the only drum group of its kind in the entire world, being the only drum comprised of mainly 2 spirit (GLBT Native) members and their families. They have travelled all across the US and Canada singing for powwows, gatherings and Pride events for more than 10 years with more than 100 years of combined experience singing at the drum. Currently they are seeking to teach drumming and singing and drum etiquette at the Equality Center in Tulsa and add to their tight knit drum family. "First Thursday" Art Opening Thursday October 5, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 The October Oklahomans for Equality showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature an exhibit of the combined works of Carlyn Ritter and Shauna Henry, beginning with a reception on Thursday, October 5th from 6-9pm and continuing throughout the month. These two creative artists tempt you with this invitation: "Journey with us to the secret world of dolls. Look through the keyholes, in the shadowy parts of the forest, or even in the hidden recesses of your mind. From sweet to sinister, they live in the in between places. Sewn, twisted and sculpted into being, they will whisper their stories to you if only you will listen". Thursdays 1:0 0 - 4:00 p.m. Do you need assistance with open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare? Meet with Mary Jones, Planned Parenthood's Healthcare Navigator. She will be more than happy to help anyone and everyone who is interested in enrolling with the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare. Contact Mary Jones at 918-587-4621 or mary.jones@ppgreatplains.org Counseling Services Counselors are donating their services to Oklahomans for Equality. Please be patient when setting up appointment times. It can take up to 2 weeks for them to find an available time to see you. As an artist, Carlyn Ritter has always been interested in making art with movement. Twenty eight years ago she started making 4/24/26, 4:06 PM �OkEq eNews October 4th, 2017 3 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-October-4th--2017.... and fixing marionettes. When she first came across art dolls eight years into her career, it became clear she would devote her artistic life to dolls. Art dolls gave her the freedom to create an art form that demonstrates movement without the strings or having to physically move the image. Often the dolls are personified into beings we cannot be, or are performing movement we cannot. They become a dancer, cast a spell, or ride a wild animal. Images that tell a story simply by their costume, pose and accessories is what completes the piece for her. Carlyn has been published in Art Doll Quarterly magazine several times and is a member of the Tulsa Association of Doll Artists. Growing up Shauna Henry has always been fascinated by secret worlds and hidden things. Fueled by her love of fairy tales and dark whimsy, she creates fanciful figures and enchanted beings. She started creating art dolls in 2010 and has been captivated by the unique art form ever since. Shauna is a member of the Professional Doll Makers Art Guild, Tulsa Association of Doll Artists and has been published in Art Doll Quarterly magazine. The show begins with a reception on Thursday, October 10th from 6-9pm where there will be a door prize drawn of the artist's work. The show continues throughout the month. www.okeq.org 2017 Zarrow Mental Health Symposium - Challenging Injustice & Discrimination October 5-6 Cox Business Center 100 Civic Center, Tulsa, OK 74103 Why You Can't Miss It! Dr. Kurt Choate Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a Sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required Contact Dr. Kurt Choate, LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org OSU Tulsa Counseling Center ● Learn a full spectrum of tools and strategies related to programs, policies, and practices that challenge and/or combat injustice and discrimination, including any subsequent impact on mental health ● Connect & share ideas with over 800 peers and leading experts in the field! ● Receive critical CEU & ethics hours! To learn more about the Zarrow Mental Health Symposium, visit www.zarrowsymposium.org, call -----JoBeth Hamon at 405-778-8122. You may also email jhamon@mhaok.org. You have the power to challenge and combat systemic injustice and discrimination that can impact mental health! Learn how to take action to forever change your community at the 2017 Zarrow Mental Health Symposium - Challenging Injustice & Discrimination, October 5-6 in Tulsa, Okla. The Symposium is a unique opportunity to meet and connect with other like-minded attendees who are inspired to discuss the realities of injustice and discrimination and develop solutions to address these realities and long-term implications on mental health. Plus, you can receive valuable CEU and ethics hours! Stay up-to-date on conference updates & announcements! Visit www.zarrowsymposium.org. Alyssa Pasquini is a mental health counseling intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She is passionate about assisting clients who are a part of the LGBTQQIA+ community who experience a range of concerns including issues surrounding gender identity, sexual/ affectional orientation, and mood or anxiety concerns. Appointments with Alyssa can be made by calling the OSU Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 5 94-85 68 . Twister Alley LGBT Car Club Saturday, October 8, LaForutne Park - Southwest Corner Shelter House 5323 S Yale Ave, Tulsa, OK 74135 Twister Alley LGBT car club is meeting for the first time October 8 at Lafortune Park SW corner shelter house. l _r_W _ lS _•_ r _E_R_A _L_ E--:-;'I;--) Oklahoma• Kansas• Western Arkansas Region Lambda Car Club International Amanda Rogers is a mental health counseling intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She welcomes the opportunity to work with persons with concerns related to gender identity, sexual or affectional orientation, relationship issues, mood/anxiety concerns and trauma. She is passionate about social justice and working with the LGBTQQIA+ community. Appointments can be scheduled with Amanda by calling the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at 918-594-8568 . Tulsa Two Spirit Society Tuesday October 10, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 When European explorers arrived in the New World they were surprised to find entire civilizations, cultures, trade systems, even architecture and art that rivaled those in Europe. They also found gay, lesbian, and transgender people living happily within these civilizations. The American English term for these people has become Two Spirit. Tulsa Two Spirit Society strives to identify and bring together, those first nation and tribal peoples who identify as Two Spirit, with the goal of being, once again, included in the tribe's circle. Only then will the circle be complete. Tulsa Two Spirit Society meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month, at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center, at 7:00pm. ~-ii-~ ~ } ; .• For more information Contact Brandon Rogers-Plott via rogersplott@gmail.com or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Brandon.rogersplott , or T-shirt Printing and Open Mic Night Wednesday, October 11, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Temple Hull is a mental health counseling intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She has experience counseling transgender, bisexual, lesbian, gay and asexual persons, and looks forward to working with all individuals represented in the bright colors of the rainbow flag. Appointments with Temple can be made by calling the OSU-Tulsa 4/24/26, 4:06 PM �OkEq eNews October 4th, 2017 4 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-October-4th--2017.... Counseling Center at 918-594-8568. T-shirt printing and open mic to tell your coming out story. Bring your own t-shirt for printing your own message on a t-shirt. T-shirt printing is free. A white t-shirt will show your design best. Open mic tell your story through comedy, poetry, spoken word, performance. Merrill Reiter, M.S., is in the Counseling Psychology Doctoral Program at Oklahoma State University. She is a mental health counselor at OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. Merrill is passionate about social justice, advocacy and counseling. She enjoys working with people of all identities and strives to make her sessions a safe place for all clients. She has experience working with LGBTQ+ people and welcomes the opportunity to work with persons with concerns related to sexual or affectional orientation, gender identity, mood/ anxiety, depression, self-injury, death/grief, and those experiencing major changes or transitions in life. Appointments with Merrill can be made by calling the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 594-8568 Kathy Kavanaugh is a doctoral counseling psychology intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She is dedicated to working with clients of all identities (including all sexual and affectional orientations, gender identities, races, ethnicities, and ages) from a multicultural perspective. Kathy works with clients to address concerns regarding anxiety, mood, sexual and gender identity development, and overall personal enrichment. To schedule an appointment with Kathy, please contact the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 594-8568. Ladies Social Club: Pumpkin Carving & Painting! Friday, October 13 at 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 I BYO pumpkins! We'll have carving tools, but if you have some, please bring them. ~~· ' i " ""\ · ~ · t.; ~ " "' ;.J,.~ · l ~, ~I~ tw., .., ~ - We'll also have painting supplies if you'd like to paint your pumpkins (like the tiny ones!) ~ "Before The I Do" Saturday October 14, 12:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 "Before The I Do" gives couples practical tools to use now and as their relationship grows. The workshop covers keys to a great relationship, how to solve conflicts, how to keep the romance alive and much more. Whether you're just starting out together or have been together for years, you will benefit from attending. Come see for yourself and join the thousands of Oklahomans who are now experiencing more satisfaction in their relationships! Class will be held at Oklahomans for Equality on October 14 from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. Reservations are required. Email Carrie at carriegracelittle@gmail.com to reserve your space today Mark Taracuk, MSEd, NCC is a doctoral student in counseling psychology at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. He received his master's degree in counseling from Indiana University and is a National Certified Counselor. Mark has past experience working with members of the LGBTQ+ community on a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, spiritual concerns, trauma, intimate partner violence, and concerns related to gender identity. Appointments with Mark can be made by calling the OSU Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 594-8568. Perspectives: LGBT People of Color Saturday, October 14, 1:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 4/24/26, 4:06 PM �OkEq eNews October 4th, 2017 5 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-October-4th--2017.... According to a Gallup poll, one-third of individuals who identify as LGBT are people of color. Recently, the pride flag was redesigned to recognize LGBT people of color by adding brown and black stripes. People who identify with multiple minorities face unique challenges that can make every day life more difficult. Please join us to hear stories from a panel of Tulsans who will share their personal experience about living as an LGBT person of color, answer questions about their experiences, and talk about the challenges they face in their day-to-day life. Diversity Benefactor Sponsors: CF Industries Diversity Supporting Sponsors: Explorer Pipeline OU Physicians Southwest Airlines Jennie Martin is a Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate and Counseling Psychology Doctoral Intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She enjoys working with LGBTQQIA+ community members on a wide variety of topics including relationship/family concerns, body image, community advocacy, religiosity/ spirituality concerns, trauma, and more. She has experience with family and couples counseling and is passionate about advocating for social justice. Appointments can be scheduled with Jennie by calling the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at 918-594-8568. EBA Mixer Wednesday October 18th, 6:00 p.m. Hosted by Equality Business Alliance Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 E UALITY Business Alliance Non-Binary Support Group Third Wednesday of each month from 7-9 p.m. A new support group for folks who identify with non-binary genders, including but not limited to, genderqueer, genderfluid, agender, bigender, neutrois, genderflux, and more. This group will be a safe space to discuss our identities, receive support, and build a strong non-binary community in Tulsa. For information contact Vic Wiener at vfwiener@gmail.com The EBA exists to strengthen Gay Welcoming businesses in the Tulsa community by: * Providing a directory of Gay Welcoming businesses in the Tulsa community: http://www.okeq.org/equality-business-alliance.html * Creating regular networking opportunities with these businesses; and * Creating professional environments where Gay Welcoming businesses can meet to have their voices heard on important issues that affect how we do business and our quality of life. Benefits of Membership: * Inclusion in EBA Directory on the OkEq Website * Email updates of EBA events and opportunities * Invitation to Networking Events and ability to host future events * Marketing opportunities at EBA and community events You can join the EBA online at one of our mixers or business meetings, or fill out and application at the Dennis R Neill Equality Center. SOS Group Mondays 7:00 pm This open Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) Recovery and Sobriety Group meets every Monday at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information, visit www.SOSTulsa.org Brought to You Bi the Letter B Second Tuesday and fourth Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. The group is open to all bi, pan, queer, fluid folks and their allies. SAGE Tulsa (Service & Advocacy For Gay Elders) The Equality Business Alliance networking mixers are terrific venues for you to meet prospective clients. Mixers are open to non-members as well as EBA members. Be sure to bring business cards, business information, brochures, etc. Hosting a networking mixer is a great way to showcase your business. You may host at your establishment or use the Equality Center. If you would like to host a mixer, send an email to jose.vega@okeq.org for more information. Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by 4/24/26, 4:06 PM �OkEq eNews October 4th, 2017 6 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-October-4th--2017.... John Madigan Non-Binary Support Group Wednesday October 18, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa OK 74120 This support group is for folks who identify with non-binary genders, including but not limited to, genderqueer, genderfluid, agender, bigender, neutrois, genderflux, and more. This group will be a safe space to discuss our identities, receive support, and build a strong non-binary community in Tulsa. For information contact the center at 918-743-4297 Tulsa Area Prime Timers OKEQ Rooftop Rally Anti-Bullying Thursday, October 19 at 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Oklahomans for Equality is going purple and blowing the center's roof off! Let's show LGBT youth they're not alone. Let's stand together against bullying for Spirit day October 19th, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. on top of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center! We invite everyone to wear purple and join this year's ultimate rooftop rally! Your purple shirt is your ticket in and symbolizes your support for LGBT youth as well as speaking out against bullying. For more information email toby.jenkins@okeq.org ...... ............ 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 Let's Show l,Glf_,. they• - - - v GIi. . . . . Gender Support Program IUWl95 Wednesdays 7:30 pm (First time interview required before attending) Email sharon.queen@okeq.org The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. PARTY BOI Movie Night with QPOC Group Friday October 20, 6:00 p.m. Circle Cinema 10 S Lewis Ave, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74104 Lambda Al-Anon Group A new documentary that focuses on the effects of crystal meth addiction in relation to the LGBTQ community of color. The film features real stories of real people who are thinking about, dealing with, and surviving crystal meth addiction. It is an untold tale from the urban perspective that has the possibility to change the perception of the "parTy & play" life style within inner city queer demographics. The riveting accounts and cinematic portrayals grant an informative and captivating documentary sure to bring awareness to all audiences. Directed by Michael Rice, a Booker T. Washington graduate. Every Friday 7 p.m. For ticket information click here Survivors of Incest Anonymous Condomania! Every Saturday 12:30 pm Saturday October 21, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74120 When planning our annual fundraiser this year, we thought-why not a party featuring condom-fashions? CONDOMANIA will be an amazing party, public awareness event, and fundraiser for The Little Blue House. The event will feature models presenting original designs of fashion accessories made out of condoms! Through Condomania we tell our community that: * Sexual health is an important part of overall health * Sexual health can be discussed and promoted * Our community will not be bullied into silence and shame around universal issues of sexuality and reproductive health. coNDq~ANIA J OXBOilllitim ffDuu • a ~UNdraiser with fashion, food, and friuo\i\1 We hope you will join us for some fashion, food, and frivolity featuring condoms as wearable art! Costume attire IS encouraged! A buffet dinner is provided and there will be a cash bar. Sponsorships are available! Click here to purchase tickets Fun Home - Presented by American Theatre Company Oct. 21, 26-28, 8:00 p.m., Oct. 22, 2:00 p.m. John H. Williams Theatre Tulsa Performing Arts Center 110 E 2nd St, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74103 SIA strives to empower those who have survived childhood sexual abuse (who are not abusing any child), who want to become survivors and thrivers. For more information, visit siawso.org Game Night Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno Winner of the 2015 Tony Award for Best Musical! A fresh and brilliantly told story adapted by Lisa Kron and Jeanine Tesori from Alison Bechdel's 2006 graphic memoir of the same name, the show is marked by Gothic twists, a family funeral home, sexual angst and great books. As she works on her memoir in the present day, successful middle-aged cartoonist Alison Bechdel recalls two time periods in her life. The first is her childhood, around age 10, when she struggles against her father's obsessive demands and begins to identify her own sexuality. The second is her first year in college when she begins her first relationship. Click here to purchase tickets Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Room Rentals The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has many spaces for your next meeting or event. To check dates, reserve your next event or receive pricing information, contact sharon.queen@okeq.org Stop by for a quick view of the Event Center and 4/24/26, 4:06 PM �OkEq eNews October 4th, 2017 7 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-October-4th--2017.... pick up a space rental sheet. Who's Gonna Love Me Now? Wednesday, October 25th, 6:00 p.m. Circle Cinema 10 S. Lewis Avenue, Tulsa Tickets are $10 (On Sale Now!) EBA Directory Synopsis: Saar is an HIV positive gay man living in London, where he found refuge from the religious kibbutz where he grew up in Israel. Ever since he was diagnosed with HIV, Saar has craved his family's love, while they struggle with fears and prejudices. Saar and the rest of the London Gay Men's Chorus provide a glorious soundtrack for this documentary about the power of forgiveness and the power that home has, no matter how far we go. The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and community. Introduced by Toby Jenkins, Executive Director, Equality Center of Oklahoma Website: www.circlecinema.com Official Selection - Oklahoma Jewish Film Festival, Oct. 22-25 Workforce Oklahoma Access Point Open every day Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-by-step instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. Tulsa Pride Bingo Halloween Edition Friday, October 27, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Tulsa PRIDE BINGO is back and just in time for Halloween. Get your scary or outrageous costume ready because there will be prizes for the best costumes. H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule The beautiful and glamorous Nicole Carrington will fly in from Vegas and she has invited Rainbow Granny and Trailer Trash Teresa to join her for our Halloween Bingo Bash. DJ Alex says "get your lip syncing Halloween selections ready." Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Friday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 7 pm $20 for general admission $30 Adult Beverage admission includes 3 drink tickets ·= -_-- Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing $225 Table for 8 people which includes open bar for your table Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. Equality Center Grand Opening Intimate Partner Violence& Sexual Assault Survivor Support Group Thursday, November 2, 5:30 p.m. Cocktail Hour 7:00 p.m. - Ribbon Cutting Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Live entertainment, honored guests, elected officials, dedication of new windows !!!l!illiiiiii! GRAND OPENING Artist Call for 2018 The OkEq gallery at the Dennis R Neill Equality center in Tulsa, Oklahoma is now accepting proposals for the 2018 Exhibition Calendar. Our gallery encourages emerging artists who create fresh, challenging work in all media, including installation works to apply. Details: Each chosen exhibit will be on display for approximately 30 days. OkEq will host the opening night reception for the artist(s), on the first Thursday of the month. Each exhibit is installed on the Tuesday prior. No additional work will be accepted after initial delivery. There will be a 30% commission on work sold. Artists will be asked to donate a piece as a door prize which will be awarded by a drawing at close of opening night. Artists will also provide artwork labels (title, price, etc) for each piece. A bio and artist statement are due to the OkEq gallery on the 1st of the month prior to the exhibit, for publicity purposes. How to Apply: Proposals should include a paragraph or two about your vision for an exhibit, as well as 5 jpg images which represent your current work. All proposals must be submitted by email. Proposals incorporating the work First Wednesday of each month from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Domestic violence is the use of physical, sexual, threatening or emotional force to frighten, intimidate and control an intimate partner. This support and educational group is for individuals who have survived domestic violence and are ready to explore their personal healing process and find hope. The group will provide emotional support, information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal, and may include specific goals such as creating a safety plan, reducing risk of future violence, increasing positive coping skills and addressing the impact of trauma. Sexual assault is any forced or coerced sexual activity, such as unwanted touching or forced penetration committed against a person's will or without consent. This support group will meet together to discuss their experiences, share ideas, and provide emotional support for one another. Additionally, highly trained providers will offer information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal. Specific goals for sessions may include crises stabilization, safety planning, increasing self-regulatory skills, addressing trauma through cognitive processing, reconnecting to support systems, family and the community, and preventing re-victimization. All services are free of charge, and confidentiality is paramount. For more information contact Jim Scholl at 918.631.2722. MISSION: 4/24/26, 4:06 PM �OkEq eNews October 4th, 2017 8 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-October-4th--2017.... of two artists or a small group are also acceptable. Artists who have not shown in the gallery before will be given priority consideration. Please let us know if your idea for an exhibit will require months to prepare or if you have calendar restrictions. We would also like to know if you could be ready to go quickly, as those early months are sometimes hard to fill. Deadline for submissions is October 20, 2017. Notifications will be sent out by November 3, 2017. Please submit by e-mail to jose.vega@okeq.org , with the subject heading "OkEq gallery proposal" Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Tulsa Project Theatre Season 2017-2018 Tulsa Performing Arts Center - Charles E. Norman Theatre 110 E 2nd St, Tulsa, OK 74103 Today, Tulsa Project Theatre (TPT), the city's only theatre company operating under an Actors Equity Association (AEA) contract, announced its 2017-2018 season. Three of the season's productions are in collaboration with other AEA affiliates - two from Oklahoma City and one with whom fans of the hit TV shows, Big Bang Theory and Speechless, may be familiar. In February 2018, TPT returns to the intimate Norman Theatre at the Tulsa PAC to present the Regional Premiere of John Ross Bowie's FOUR CHORDS AND A GUN. This brand new non-musical play centers on the iconic punk band, The Ramones, as they record their fifth album with eccentric music producer, Phil Spector. Focusing on the period in 1979-1980 when the band stood on the edge of breaking out, and Spector needed a hit, this intense black comedy sheds light on an important and overlooked moment in rock history. FOUR CHORDS AND A GUN was written by actor and comedian John Ross Bowie, best known for his role as Barry Kripke in the CBS show THE BIG BANG THEORY and currently as Jimmy Dimeo on the ABC show SPEECHLESS. FOUR CHORDS AND A GUN runs February 16-25, 2018. TICK...TICK...BOOM! is an autobiographical musical by Jonathan Larson, the late Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Awardwinning composer of Rent, which tells the story of a composer and the sacrifices he made to achieve his big break, eventually leading to a Broadway blockbuster. His girlfriend wants to get married and move out of the city, his best friend is making big bucks on Madison Avenue and, yet, Jon is still waiting tables and trying to write the great American rock musical. Set in 1990, this compelling story of personal discovery embraces the universal ideal of holding onto your dreams through life's most difficult challenges. Before RENT, there was TICK...TICK...BOOM! The production will run for a weekend in Oklahoma City before arriving in Tulsa for a limited run on April 27 - 29, 2018. Toby Jenkins Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org Olivia Cotter Office Manager Olivia.Cotter@OkEq.org Tulsa Project Theatre will close its seventh season in the Liddy Doenges Theatre with another Oklahoma Premiere of the rock opera LIZZIE, set to run July 13-22, 2018. On a sweltering summer morning in 1892, in a small new England city, a prominent business man and his wife were brutally axed to death in their home. Their youngest daughter, Lizzie Borden was the prime suspect and her trial was a coast-to-coast media sensation. LIZZIE features four women fronting a six-piece rock band. LIZZIE is sex, rage, betrayal, blood, murder, and American mythology set to a scorching rock score. Visit www.tulsaprojecttheatre.com for more information Equality Center Pride Store 2017 Tulsa Pride Shirts are still a vailable in the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Pride Store for $20.00 Sharon Queen Facilities Coordinator Sharon.Queen@OkEq.org Jose Vega Program Coordinator Jose.Vega@OkEq.org Alex Wade Special Projects Alex.Wade@OkEq.org Be sure to "Like" the OkEq Pride Store Facebook page to keep up with the new items and new sale items Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library "Drag Queen" By: Robert Rodi 4/24/26, 4:06 PM �OkEq eNews October 4th, 2017 9 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-October-4th--2017.... A wildly irreverent satire of gender identity and family dynamics, Rodi's 1995 novel has been long out-of-print; now it returns, its NSFW hilarity as timely as ever - if not timelier. Mitchell Sayer, a buttoned-down gay attorney at a prestigious Chicago law firm, discovers he has a long-lost twin. But his well-ordered life comes apart at the seams when the separated siblings finally meet, and Mitchell discovers his brother Donald is better known as Kitten Kaboodle, star of the city's most infamous drag revue. Plunged into a chaotic world where he's forced to confront his own fluid masculinity, Mitchell learns that appearances aren't just deceiving - they're even more disturbingly revealing. Building to a riotous climax in which identities blur and destinies go bust, all to the accompaniment of a cabaret pianist, Drag Queen is a rip-snorting romp through wigs and wardrobes, wit and wantonness. "A plateful of giddy meringue from the undisputed doyen of the effervescent gay novel of manners." - Kirkus Find this selection and more by visiting the Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library . WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2017 TCC METRO CAMPUS STUDE TU ION 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM Co-sponsored with Oklahomans For Equa lity TULSA COMMUNITY COUEGE TulsaCC.edu 4/24/26, 4:06 PM �OkEq eNews October 4th, 2017 10 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-October-4th--2017.... er Productions and OKEQ Presents ... Tulsa Progressive Ministers' Statement "As a response to the "Nashville Statement", we the undersigned wish to express that the practice of Christianity is not monolithic and that while there may be churches in Tulsa that affirm the recent statement from this group of evangelicals, there are also many churches, faithful practitioners and church leaders who do not. Instead, we affirm the statement from Christians United in Support of LGBTQ+ Inclusion in the Church, which fully affirms, embraces, and celebrates the LGBTQ+ community who are, like all of humanity, created in God's image. Please know that those who signed the Nashville Statement do not speak for all Christians, and their limited views do not get to define you or Christianity. We lead churches full of people who will welcome and support you in your own faith journey." The Rev. Chris Moore Fellowship Congregational (United Church of Christ) The Rev. Fr. Dewayne Messenger The Parish Church of St. Jerome (Ecumenical Catholic Communion) The Rev. Kelli Driscoll Bethany Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) The Rev. Evan Taylor East Side Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) The Rev. Todd Freeman College Hill Presbyterian Church The Rev. Cathey Edwards Hope Unitarian Church 4/24/26, 4:06 PM �OkEq eNews October 4th, 2017 11 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-October-4th--2017.... The Rev. Bill Crowell St. Paul's United Methodist Church The Rev. Barbara Prose All Souls (Unitarian Universalist) The Rev. Courtney Richards Ordained Minister, Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) The Rev. Bill Hemm Forest Park Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) The Rev. Dr. Gary Peluso-Verdend President, Phillips Theological Seminary The Rev. Robert Martin First Lutheran Church (Evangelical Lutheran Church of America) r--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------, Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Hours: Mon - Sat Noon-9 p.m. | Sun Noon-6 p.m. Oklahomans for Equality | 621 E. 4th Street | Tulsa, OK 74120 | 918.743.4297 www.okeq.org I I 4/24/26, 4:06 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/d93989715e2f21f5537d23cb1cabbd84.pdf 9ac0c5dc653dce0004e1df93471a1174 PDF Text Text OkEq eNews July 19th, 2017 1 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-July-19th--2017.htm... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq eNews July 19th, 2017 oklahomans for equality news In This Issue George Kaiser Family Foundation Matching Grant Become a Member EBA Mixer S.A.G.E. Petition George Kaiser Family Foundation Matching Grant S.A.G.E. Summer Pool Parties 2017 Mosaic Survey Tulsa Public Schools Become a new donor to OkEq or a new member of Oklahomans for Equality today> All new member donations to Oklahomans for Equality will be matched by the George Kaiser Family Foundation. Coming Out Workshop Gayming Night with Microsoft Ladies Social Club Events July Volunteer of the Month GEORG KAISER FAMILY FOU DATIO A upportmg org n, t,on of Tu/ Commumty Found t1on 2017 OkEq Board Elections Gay Men's Dinner Group "First Thursday" Art Opening Friend for a Friend Identities 101 Find out more about membership with Oklahomans for Equality and learn how to make your donation today. Become a Voting member of Oklahomans for Equality NOH8 Photo Shoot Zarrow Mental Health Symposium July Video eNews Pride Store Rainbow Library OkEq Board Meeting 7 p.m. Thursday, July 20 Dennis R. Neill Equality Center All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. OkEq Art Exhibition The July Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature the works of Sandi Willhite in an Exhibit Titled "Tulsa Cowgirls" , beginning with a reception on Thursday, July 6th from 6-9pm and continuing throughout the m onth. Family Ties EBA Mixer Wednesday July 19, 6:00 p.m. Hosted by St. Francis Community Service 5840 S Memorial Dr #102, Tulsa, OK 74145 Family Ties is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBT parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Family Ties contact andy@grimesco.net Live Free! Coming Out Worksh op 4/24/26, 3:59 PM �OkEq eNews July 19th, 2017 2 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-July-19th--2017.htm... E UALITY Business Alliance Mondays 6 :00-7:00 p.m. ComingOut@OkEq.org Free to participate, this course is designed for individuals coming to terms with their sexuality with presentations on how to come out to family, friends and coworkers. Question and answer session in a supportive and informed environment. Please contact ComingOut@OkEq.org or call 918-743-4297 Facilitated by Brendon Glon Join us for July's Equality Business Alliance mixer hosted by St. Francis Community Service. Since 1945, Saint Francis Community Services has been dedicated to the needs of children and youth. We advocate for them and work to protect them. We do our best to ensure that every child we serve gets a chance at a happy and fulfilling life. As a non-profit, faith-based organization, we place great stock in the value of both traditional and non-traditional families. We believe strong families make children's lives better. Lawyer in the Library August 9 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. That's why we care for children through community-based means, serving 10,000 children in Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Texas with a broad range of programs and services. We help strengthen and heal families while providing for the health and security of children. Though rooted in the Episcopal tradition, Saint Francis Community Services is an independent not-for-profit organization dedicated to the protection, nurturing, and healing of children and families in body, mind, and spirit. To that end, while partnering with government agencies in supporting children and families in crisis, Saint Francis Community Services honors religious freedom and is also committed to allowing children and families in its care to participate in religious activities on a voluntary basis. Saint Francis Lawyer in the Library is an opportunity to meet with a lawyer about topics such as family law (divorce, paternity, custody, child support), landlord/tenant , estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment necessary.. Community Services• Serving Children andFamiuts Since 1945 Healthcare Navigator By Appointment Check out St Francis Community Service online at www.st-francis.org The Equality Business Alliance networking mixers are terrific venues for you to meet prospective clients. Mixers are open to non-members as well as EBA members. Be sure to bring business cards, business information, brochures, etc. Hosting a networking mixer is a great way to showcase your business. You may host at your establishment or use the Equality Center. If you would like to host a mixer, send an email to jose.vega@okeq.org for more information. Tell President Trump to keep the T in LGBT President Trump is trying to erase trans elders from a federal aging survey that determines how billions of dollars are spent. We must raise our voices as a community to say: Trans people count. -----------Our deadline is Monday, July 24th. Raise your voice. It will take only a minute to tell President Trump that our pioneering trans elders count and should be counted. Sa~e Advocacy & I Services for LGBTElders We refuse to be invisible Do you need assistance with open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare? Meet with Mary Jones, Planned Parenthood's Healthcare Navigator. She will be more than happy to help anyone and everyone who is interested in enrolling with the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare. Contact Mary Jones at 918-587-4621 or mary.jones@ppheartland.org -- · - - Counseling Services Counselors are donating their services to Oklahomans for Equality. Please be patient when setting up appointment times. It can take up to 2 weeks for them to find an available time to see you. Send your letter to President Trump right now! S.A.G.E. Summer Pool Parties Fourth Tuesday of each month Tuesday July 25, Aug. 22, 10:00am 1938 E. 55th Pl., Tulsa, OK 74105 SAGE Tulsa will have their second pool party on Tuesday, July 25th at 10:00 am. Members can meet up at the Equality Center and carpool to the pool party. Lunch at the pool party will be burgers and hot dogs. Participants are encouraged to bring side dishes, deserts, and drinks. The pool has a shallow end and also has railing with steps to help people into the pool. If you would like to attend, please email olivia.cotter@okeq.org to RSVP. The pool party will be held at 1938 E. 55th Pl., Tulsa, OK 74105. Maps are available at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. The mission of SAGE Tulsa is to address issues related to lesbian, gay bisexual and transgender aging. In partnership with its constituents and allies, SAGE Tulsa works to achieve a high quality of life for LGBT older adults, supports and advocates for their rights, fosters a greater understanding of aging in all communities and promotes positive images of LGBT life in later years. SAGE Tulsa meets every Tuesday morning at 10:00 am at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Follow SAGE on Facebook for all the latest updates and events. Dr. Kurt Choate Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a Sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required Contact Dr. Kurt Choate, LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org OSU Tulsa Counseling Center TAKE THE 2017 MOSAIC SURVEY 4/24/26, 3:59 PM �OkEq eNews July 19th, 2017 3 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-July-19th--2017.htm... The 2017 Mosaic Inclusive Workplace Culture Survey is live until August 7, 2017. • rrax:c powered by the tulsa regional chamber Mosaic's annual Inclusive Workplace Culture survey provides benchmark data for companies and organizations to gauge their strengths, opportunities and challenges. For those with exceptional diversity and inclusion practices, Mosaic awards the Top Inclusive Workplace Culture with recognition given at the three, four and five star level. Organizations demonstrating commitment to diversity and inclusion but in need of additional work in certain areas receive the distinction of Rising Star. This survey provides invaluable data to help our region continue to strengthen its diversity and inclusion practices. These are not just feel-good metrics. This information provides critical information to help make Tulsa and surrounding cities more desirable places to live, work and grow a business. The survey does not have to be completed in one sitting. If you would like to preview a full PDF of the survey, click the links below. Preview the small business (1-50 employees) survey. --------Preview the large business (50+ employees) survey. Temple Hull is a mental health counseling intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She has experience counseling transgender, bisexual, lesbian, gay and asexual persons, and looks forward to working with all individuals represented in the bright colors of the rainbow flag. Appointments with Temple can be made by calling the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at 918-594-8568 . Click here to begin or to share with someone at your pace of employment. Tulsa Children Need People Like You Teaching positions are available throughout Tulsa Public Schools We are the destination for extraordinary educators and exceptional staff who work with our community and families to ignite the joy of learning and prepare every student for the greatest success in college, careers, and life. Tulsa Public Schools is on an exciting five-year journey to Destination Excellence, and we invite you to join us! From teachers, to bus drivers, to cafeteria assistants, we have positions available throughout the district for individuals who are ready to make a meaningful difference in the lives of Tulsa students and families. When you make the choice to work, live, and grow with Team Tulsa, you become part of a dynamic community of learners, contributors, and designers who strive to embody our core values of equity, character, excellence, team, and joy every day. TULSA PUBLIC SCHOOLS View and apply for available positions with Tulsa Public Schools. ---------Learn more about the journey to Destination Excellence. Explore our core values and beliefs. Coming Out Workshop Mondays 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Free to participate, this course is designed for individuals coming to terms with their sexuality with presentations on how to come out to family, friends and coworkers. Question and answer session in a supportive and informed environment. Please contact ComingOut@OkEq.org or call 918-743-4297 Facilitated by Brendon Glon Amanda Rogers is a mental health counseling intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She welcomes the opportunity to work with persons with concerns related to gender identity, sexual or affectional orientation, relationship issues, mood/anxiety concerns and trauma. She is passionate about social justice and working with the LGBTQQIA+ community. Appointments can be scheduled with Amanda by calling the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at 918-594-8568 . Gayming Night with Microsoft Saturday, July 29 5:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Come on out for a night of fun and games. Socialize, make new friends, and try your hand at our collection of board and Micosoft video games. It's a great way to socialize outside of the bar and club scene! Snacks and light refreshments provided. So come out and join us and let's have some fun! We strive to create accessible and inclusive spaces for all our members. If you require any accommodations to ensure your full participation, please contact: Jose.vega@okeq.org Ladies Social Club Events Alyssa Pasquini is a mental health counseling intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She is passionate about assisting clients who are a part of the LGBTQQIA+ community who experience a range of concerns including issues surrounding gender identity, sexual/ affectional orientation, and mood or anxiety concerns. Appointments with Alyssa can be made by calling the OSU Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 594-8568 . Friday July 30, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Come craft with us! Knotty Bitches meets the last Sunday of each month in the upstairs couch area of the Oklahoma Equality Center to knit*, chat, and write to our government representatives about the issues that are on our minds. Anyone identifying as a woman is welcome to come and bring one guest of any gender. Kids are welcome too; there is a room for them right next door. All letter writing materials are provided, including help with finding your representatives and figuring out what you want to say. *Any portable craft is welcome. Craft supplies not provided. July Volunteer of the Month Nina Ryan Non-Binary Support Group Third Wednesday of each month from 7-9 p.m. A new support group for folks who identify with non-binary genders, including but not limited to, genderqueer, genderfluid, agender, bigender, neutrois, genderflux, and more. This group will be a safe space to discuss our identities, receive support, 4/24/26, 3:59 PM �OkEq eNews July 19th, 2017 4 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-July-19th--2017.htm... and build a strong non-binary community in Tulsa. For information contact Vic Wiener at vfwiener@gmail.com I have been volunteering with OKEQ 8 months. Wow. It sure doesn't seem it's been that long. Time goes by so fast. Volunteering somewhere has been a goal of mine for sometime. While my kids were in school, and I wasn't working outside the home, I volunteered at their schools. As my older ones went off to college and my youngest was in high school I went to work at Tulsa Tech in Broken Arrow. Once I stopped working there I kept thinking I would find a place to volunteer and nothing really inspired me to go ahead with it. SOS Group Mondays 7:00 pm This open Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) Recovery and Sobriety Group meets every Monday at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information, visit www.SOSTulsa.org The campaign for President of the United States had been a topic of conversation between my son Jack and I for many months before November, 2016. I have always disliked discussing politics with anyone. Living in my protected bubble I was comfortable in the knowledge everything would work out for the best. People are good, and caring and accepting. So I thought. Jack introduced me to the beliefs of Mike Pence, Steve Bannon, and many others on Trump's team. After acquainting myself with some of their views on LGBTQ issues, and other policies they believed in, I was disturbed, but thought surely Trump won't get elected. Well, we all know how that turned out. Jack was devastated, and worried and scared. No matter what I said to him, he was convinced this was the end of life as we know it. It some ways it was. Brought to You Bi the Letter B Second Tuesday and fourth Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. So I got on line and looked for a way to support the LGBTQ community. I was also selfish in this endeavor because I was also looking for a way to learn more about LGBTQ people so I could understand and become more accepting myself. My favorite part of volunteering with OKEQ is visiting with the people that are working and volunteering at the center. I also enjoy meeting the variety of people that come in. I have definitely realized what a secure little bubble I have lived in all of my life. I knew I would be openminded to the way others live and view the world, from my time at working with students at Tulsa Tech. That was my first eye opening experience. It helped me to not judge people by what they were wearing or how many piercings or tattoos they have. This is the first time I have knowingly been around LGBTQ folks. I feel everyone would be more accepting and understanding if you would get to know the individual people that are LGBTQ. Being a volunteer at OKEQ has helped me to realize how difficult it can be to live your true self. The group is open to all bi, pan, queer, fluid folks and their allies. When I am not volunteering at the center I spend time with my daughters and their children. I would love to have more time with Jack, but he lives in San Antonio. We talk often and keep in touch via texts. I like, well I used to enjoy it more, but I do cook almost every day. Gardening has always been something I have enjoyed. I'm not a vegetable gardener, I love flowers. It is how I relax. There are so many things OKEQ offers, it is hard to pick what event or program I like the best. I have been most impressed with the information and support that is given to everyone that asks for it by the staff and volunteers that I have come in contact with. I would recommend to anyone who wants a place to volunteer and is interested in helping others in there quests for equality. At the same time being you will be around people that value that you are there. You can be there as little as 3 hours a week or choose to give more of your time, it's up to you. You'll be glad you did. If you would like to volunteer, click here or contact Jose Vega at jose.vega@okeq.org Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan 2017 OkEq Board Elections The annual meeting of Oklahomans for Equality shall be held at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center on September 7th, 2017 beginning at 7:00 pm. Presently, six Board of Director spaces are up for election. Six directors will be elected. All applicants will be reviewed by the Board Development and Governance Committee. Nominations to the Board of Directors are made b y petition of at least 15 current OkEq members (Due to the OkEq Secretary by August 23rd) Please contact olivia.cotter@okeq.org for an application. Requirements and Expectations of a Director: 1. Be a current OkEq Member and membership fees current 2. Attend Board Meetings on the third Thursday of each month 3. Contribute talent, time, energy toward supporting the mission of OkEq 4. Work additional assignments as required (Assignments are usually made pursuant to the particular knowledge, skills and abilities of a Director) 5. Serve a two year term SAGE Tulsa (Service & Advocacy For Gay Elders) • oklahomans for equality ■ Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 v Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:30 pm (First time interview required before attending) Email sharon.queen@okeq.org The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for 4/24/26, 3:59 PM �OkEq eNews July 19th, 2017 5 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-July-19th--2017.htm... transgender and intersex individuals. Lambda Al-Anon Group Every Friday 7 p.m. Survivors of Incest Anonymous Every Saturday 12:30 pm SIA strives to empower those who have survived childhood sexual abuse (who are not abusing any child), who want to become survivors and thrivers. For more information, visit siawso.org Gay Men's Dinner Group Events Tuesday August 1, 6:30 p.m. Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe 4929 E. 71st St., Tulsa, OK 74136 Game Night August 1st at 6:30pm is our next men's dinner. We are eating at Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe. Located at 4929 e. 71st St. (71st & Yale) Tulsa. If you are coming please let me know so I have a headcount for the reservation. Friday August 4, 7:00 p.m. 2601 S. 96th E. Ct., Tulsa OK 74129 tazikiscafe.com Pool Party August 4th ( Friday) from 7:00pm-midnight at 2601 S. 96th E. Ct., Tulsa OK. Bring your own beer or alcohol if you wish to drink, but no glass containers or getting drunk. Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno Thank you! P lease RSVP if you are coming to either event so I have a head count. Gay Men's Dinner Group, Richard Haley GuysDineToo@gmail.com "First Thursday" Art Opening Thursday August 3, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 The August Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature an Exhibit Titled "Four Artists - Four Styles", beginning with a reception on Thursday, August 3rd from 6-9pm and continuing throughout the month. "Four Artists - Four Styles" is a group of 4 artists who work together bringing a juxtaposition of styles and mediums together for this show. Charlotte Lough is compelled to paint - it is that simple. "If I go for several days without picking up a paint brush I feel a void that is only filled by making art". She is inspired by the beauty of nature all around - she is drawn to paint birds, butterflies, flowers, landscapes, water, and animals. Her fascination with water has led her to a challenge of painting and understanding different kinds of water including still water, ocean waves, babbling brooks, and waterfalls. Most recently she has given herself the ongoing challenge of painting fifty roses - all are fascinating in their complex and beauty. She currently prefers to work in impressionism/ representational, but is always trying new approaches and styles as she evolves in her expression. Karin Cermak has moved away from strictly traditional realistic painting to soft contemporary and abstract painting based on her creativity and independence-of-thought on the real image of subjects. She enjoys the freedom of contemporary and abstract painting, where she can blend the reality with the fantasy. Both styles allow her to be spontaneous, to play with colors and forms, to use different materials, to express her feelings. Janie Crean focuses on the beauty of nature in her wildlife and landscape paintings of the great American West. Her paintings bring the outdoor world to life with the use of composition and light. She says of her work, "Only an artist would be excited by feathers and fur! It's a challenge to paint, but worth the effort as you see your wildlife come to life." Her style of painting has evolved into an impressionistic style. Her objective is to create a painting that comes together by knowing what to include and what to leave to the viewer's imagination and eye. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Room Rentals The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has many spaces for your next meeting or event. To check dates, reserve your next event or receive pricing information, contact sharon.queen@okeq.org Stop by for a quick view of the Event Center and pick up a space rental sheet. EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and community. Workforce Oklahoma Access Point Open every day 4/24/26, 3:59 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/fd877e3ff842ba7dd7d269ffe5ea6000.pdf cc1110b543eecf9c9da8525bec5f693f PDF Text Text OkEq eNews October 18th, 2017 1 of 10 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-October-18th--2017... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq eNews e news okl:ihom:ins for equ:ility EBA Mixer October 18th, 2017 In This Issue October EBA Mixer OKEQ Rooftop Rally PARTY BOI Movie withQPOC Group -Night -Condomania! Fun Home Who's Gonna Love Me Now? Wednesday October 18th, 6:00 p.m. Hosted by Equality Business Alliance Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Tulsa Pride Bingo Halloween Edition Intimate Partner Violence & Sexual Assault Survivor Support Group Equality Center Renovations...Grand Opening "First Thursday" Art Opening Guys Dine Too E UALITY Business Alliance Non-Binary Support Group Affordable Care Healthcare Navigator Join t he Southern Pride Drum Group Artist Call for 2018 TULSA PROJECT THEATRE October Volunteer of the Month October Video eNews Pride Store Rainbow Library ICAO Hell on Heels Route 66 USofA 2017 Hope Conference Bullying Prevention Conference The EBA exists to strengthen Gay Welcoming businesses in the Tulsa community by: * Providing a directory of Gay Welcoming businesses in the Tulsa community: http://www.okeq.org/equality-business-alliance.html * Creating regular networking opportunities with these businesses; and * Creating professional environments where Gay Welcoming businesses can meet to have their voices heard on important issues that affect how we do business and our quality of life. Benefits of Membership: * Inclusion in EBA Directory on the OkEq Website * Email updates of EBA events and opportunities * Invitation to Networking Events and ability to host future events * Marketing opportunities at EBA and community events You can join the EBA online at one of our mixers or business meetings, or fill out and application at the Dennis R Neill Equality Center. OkEq Board Meeting Monthly Meeting 7:00 p.m. Thursday, October 19 Dennis R. Neill Equality Center All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members OkEq Art Exhibition The October Oklahomans for Equality showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature an exhibit of the combined works of Carlyn Ritter, Kate, Kline and Shauna Henry, beginning with a reception on Thursday, October 5th from 6-9pm and continuing throughout the month. These three creative artists tempt you with this invitation: "Journey with us to the secret world of dolls. Look through the keyholes, in the shadowy parts of the forest, or even in the hidden recesses of your mind. From sweet to sinister, they live in the in between places. Sewn, twisted and sculpted into being, they will whisper their stories to you if only you will listen". Family Ties The Equality Business Alliance networking mixers are terrific venues for you to meet prospective clients. Mixers are open to non-members as well as EBA members. Be sure to bring business cards, business information, brochures, etc. Hosting a networking mixer is a great way to showcase your business. You may host at your establishment or use the Equality Center. If you would like to host a mixer, send an email to jose.vega@okeq.org for more information. OKEQ Rooftop Rally Anti-Bullying Thursday, October 19 at 6:00 p.m. 4/24/26, 4:07 PM �OkEq eNews October 18th, 2017 2 of 10 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-October-18th--2017... Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Oklahomans for Equality is going purple and blowing the center's roof off! Let's show LGBT youth they're not alone. Let's stand together against bullying for Spirit day October 19th, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. on top of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center! We invite everyone to wear purple and join this year's ultimate rooftop rally! Your purple shirt is your ticket in and symbolizes your support for LGBT youth as well as speaking out against bullying. Family Ties is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBT parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Family Ties contact andy@grimesco.net For more information email toby.jenkins@okeq.org Live Free! Coming Out Worksh op PARTY BOI Movie Night with QPOC Group Friday October 20, 6:00 p.m. Circle Cinema 10 S Lewis Ave, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74104 A new documentary that focuses on the effects of crystal meth addiction in relation to the LGBTQ community of color. The film features real stories of real people who are thinking about, dealing with, and surviving crystal meth addiction. It is an untold tale from the urban perspective that has the possibility to change the perception of the "parTy & play" life style within inner city queer demographics. The riveting accounts and cinematic portrayals grant an informative and captivating documentary sure to bring awareness to all audiences. Directed by Michael Rice, a Booker T. Washington graduate. For ticket information click here Mondays 6 :00-7:00 p.m. ComingOut@OkEq.org Condomania! Saturday October 21, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74120 When planning our annual fundraiser this year, we thought-why not a party featuring condom-fashions? CONDOMANIA will be an amazing party, public awareness event, and fundraiser for The Little Blue House. The event will feature models presenting original designs of fashion accessories made out of condoms! Through Condomania we tell our community that: * Sexual health is an important part of overall health * Sexual health can be discussed and promoted * Our community will not be bullied into silence and shame around universal issues of sexuality and reproductive health. tONDQ~ANIAJ CTXBOillillTIEJi1 wW • a ~UNdraiser with fashion, food, and triuo\i\'4 Free to participate, this course is designed for individuals coming to terms with their sexuality with presentations on how to come out to family, friends and coworkers. Question and answer session in a supportive and informed environment. Please contact ComingOut@OkEq.org Lawyer in the Library November 8 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Lawyer in the Library is an opportunity to meet with a lawyer about topics such as family law (divorce, paternity, custody, child support), landlord/tenant , estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment necessary.. We hope you will join us for some fashion, food, and frivolity featuring condoms as wearable art! Costume attire IS encouraged! A buffet dinner is provided and there will be a cash bar. Sponsorships are available! Healthcare Navigator Click here to purchase tickets Fun Home - Presented by American Theatre Company Oct. 21, 26-28, 8:00 p.m., Oct. 22, 2:00 p.m. John H. Williams Theatre Tulsa Performing Arts Center 110 E 2nd St, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74103 Winner of the 2015 Tony Award for Best Musical! A fresh and brilliantly told story adapted by Lisa Kron and Jeanine Tesori from Alison Bechdel's 2006 graphic memoir of the same name, the show is marked by Gothic twists, a family funeral home, sexual angst and great books. As she works on her memoir in the present day, successful middle-aged cartoonist Alison Bechdel recalls two time periods in her life. The first is her childhood, around age 10, when she struggles against her father's obsessive demands and begins to identify her own sexuality. The second is her first year in college when she begins her first relationship. FUN Click here to purchase tickets - Use discount code "funhome1" Who's Gonna Love Me Now? Wednesday, October 25th, 6:00 p.m. Circle Cinema 10 S. Lewis Avenue, Tulsa Tickets are $10 (On Sale Now!) E Thursdays 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Do you need assistance with open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare? Meet with Mary Jones, Planned Parenthood's Healthcare Navigator. She will be more than happy to help anyone and everyone who is interested in enrolling with the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare. Contact Mary Jones at 918-587-4621 or mary.jones@ppgreatplains.org Counseling Services Counselors are donating their services to Oklahomans for Equality. Please be patient when setting up appointment times. It can take up to 2 weeks for them to find an available time to see you. Synopsis: Saar is an HIV positive gay man living in London, where he found refuge from the religious kibbutz where he grew up in Israel. Ever since he was diagnosed with HIV, Saar has craved his family's love, while they struggle with fears and prejudices. Saar and the rest of the London Gay Men's Chorus provide a glorious soundtrack for this documentary about the power of forgiveness and the power that home has, no matter how far we go. Introduced by Toby Jenkins, Executive Director, Equality Center of Oklahoma 4/24/26, 4:07 PM �OkEq eNews October 18th, 2017 3 of 10 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-October-18th--2017... -. Website: www.circlecinema.com W? ,.7 - ~ ' [WflLMBY MANN 8R01Hl~S M2=" ~ .:::::a.. ""'-- • wt• - ■ I Cl 'il" Official Selection - Oklahoma Jewish Film Festival, Oct. 22-25 Dr. Kurt Choate Tulsa Pride Bingo Halloween Edition Friday, October 27, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Tulsa PRIDE BINGO is back and just in time for Halloween. Get your scary or outrageous costume ready because there will be prizes for the best costumes. The beautiful and glamorous Nicole Carrington will fly in from Vegas and she has invited Rainbow Granny and Trailer Trash Teresa to join her for our Halloween Bingo Bash. DJ Alex says "get your lip syncing Halloween selections ready." $20 for general admission Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a Sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required Contact Dr. Kurt Choate, LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org OSU Tulsa Counseling Center $30 Adult Beverage admission includes 3 drink tickets · =-_-$225 Table for 8 people which includes open bar for your table Intimate Partner Violence & Sexual Assault Survivor Support Group Wednesday November 1, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 First Wednesday of each month from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Domestic violence is the use of physical, sexual, threatening or emotional force to frighten, intimidate and control an intimate partner. This support and educational group is for individuals who have survived domestic violence and are ready to explore their personal healing process and find hope. The group will provide emotional support, information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal, and may include specific goals such as creating a safety plan, reducing risk of future violence, increasing positive coping skills and addressing the impact of trauma. Sexual assault is any forced or coerced sexual activity, such as unwanted touching or forced penetration committed against a person's will or without consent. This support group will meet together to discuss their experiences, share ideas, and provide emotional support for one another. Additionally, highly trained providers will offer information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal. Specific goals for sessions may include crises stabilization, safety planning, increasing self-regulatory skills, addressing trauma through cognitive processing, reconnecting to support systems, family and the community, and preventing re-victimization. Alyssa Pasquini is a mental health counseling intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She is passionate about assisting clients who are a part of the LGBTQQIA+ community who experience a range of concerns including issues surrounding gender identity, sexual/ affectional orientation, and mood or anxiety concerns. Appointments with Alyssa can be made by calling the OSU Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 5 94-85 68 . All services are free of charge, and confidentiality is paramount. For more information contact Jim Scholl at 918.631.2722. Equality Center Renovations Grand Opening Thursday, November 2, 5:30 p.m. Cocktail Hour 7:00 p.m. - Ribbon Cutting Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Honored Guest, Mayor GT Bynum and entertainers, Rebecca Ungerman, Pat Hobbs, and Eric Himan will be here for the Event Center Grand Opening and dedication of the new windows. GRAND OPENING ~ Amanda Rogers is a mental health counseling intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She welcomes the opportunity to work with persons with concerns related to gender identity, sexual or affectional orientation, relationship issues, mood/anxiety concerns and trauma. She is passionate about social justice and working with the LGBTQQIA+ community. Appointments can be scheduled with Amanda by calling the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at 918-594-8568 . "First Thursday" Art Opening Thursday, November 2, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 The November Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature an exhibit of works by Mallory Taylor. The show begins with a reception on Thursday, November 2nd from 6-9pm where there will be a door prize drawn of the artist's work. The show continues throughout the month. Mallory Taylor is a self-taught artist born in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She is of Osage, Cherokee, Blackfoot, Crow, Black Dutch and Irish decent. Her acrylic paintings and pencil drawings are expressionistic in nature. In an attempt to preserve her Native American culture through her contemporary style, she will often include handwritten explanations of the stories and historical artifacts represented within her work. Temple Hull is a mental health counseling intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She has experience counseling transgender, bisexual, lesbian, gay and asexual persons, and looks forward to working with all individuals represented in the bright colors of the rainbow flag. Appointments with Temple can be made by calling the OSU-Tulsa 4/24/26, 4:07 PM �OkEq eNews October 18th, 2017 4 of 10 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-October-18th--2017... Ms. Taylors work has been exhibited at the Oklahoma Indian Art Gallery in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, the Muskogee Creek Nation Museum Okmulgee, Oklahoma, The Jacobson House in Norman, Oklahoma, The Corridor in the Paseo Art District, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, in addition to other venues. Her work is currently exhibited at Pop Gallery, Sante Fe, New Mexico, Bella Fine Art in Monument, Colorado, The Bishop Gallery, Brooklyn, New York and will be showcased in a traveling show in 2017 with Native Pop. She also has murals in downtown Tulsa, Oklahoma in the Brady Art District located near Guthrie Green. Ms. Taylor is most proud of the fact that her work is currently exhibited at the Fred Jones Museum in Norman, Oklahoma, alongside works by her father, Robert Taylor, who has been a great influence on her work. Counseling Center at 918-594-8568. Ms. Taylor hopes that her work evokes the emotion and beauty of both past and present-day Native American culture not only for Native Americans but all races and Nationalities. Please follow her work on Facebook and Instagram: https://www.facebook.com/InspiredArtByMTaylor/ and @InspiredArtbyMTaylor Guys Dine Too Tuesday November 7, 6:30 p.m. Siegi's Sausage Factory 8104 S Sheridan Rd, Tulsa, OK 74133 Siegi's Sausage Factory has been hand-making sausages since 1980. Siegi's is a family owned and run local business in Tulsa, OK. Siegi Sumaruk, a fifth generation sausage maker from Linz, Austria, uses recipes passed down from his family. He runs his Meat Market, Deli, and Restaurant along with his wife, children, and grandchildren. With a focus on family & quality, we guarantee the very best from our products. SIEGl'S --- For more information on Siegi's Sausage Factory - - - - - - - --· SAUSAGE FACTORY RSVP to Richard Haley at GuysDineToo@gmail.com Non-Binary Support Group Merrill Reiter, M.S., is in the Counseling Psychology Doctoral Program at Oklahoma State University. She is a mental health counselor at OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. Merrill is passionate about social justice, advocacy and counseling. She enjoys working with people of all identities and strives to make her sessions a safe place for all clients. She has experience working with LGBTQ+ people and welcomes the opportunity to work with persons with concerns related to sexual or affectional orientation, gender identity, mood/ anxiety, depression, self-injury, death/grief, and those experiencing major changes or transitions in life. Appointments with Merrill can be made by calling the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 594-8568 Wednesday October 18, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa OK 74120 This support group is for folks who identify with non-binary genders, including but not limited to, genderqueer, genderfluid, agender, bigender, neutrois, genderflux, and more. This group will be a safe space to discuss our identities, receive support, and build a strong non-binary community in Tulsa. For information contact the center at 918-743-4297 Affordable Care Healthcare Navigator Every Thursday 1:00-4:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 Do you need assistance with open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare? Meet with Mary Jones, Planned Parenthood's Healthcare Navigator, in the Rainbow Library. She will be more than happy to help anyone and everyone who is interested in enrolling with the Affordable Care Act. Join the Southern Pride Drum Group Every Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Kathy Kavanaugh is a doctoral counseling psychology intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She is dedicated to working with clients of all identities (including all sexual and affectional orientations, gender identities, races, ethnicities, and ages) from a multicultural perspective. Kathy works with clients to address concerns regarding anxiety, mood, sexual and gender identity development, and overall personal enrichment. To schedule an appointment with Kathy, please contact the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 594-8568. Southern Pride drum group is the only drum group of its kind in the entire world, being the only drum comprised of mainly 2 spirit (GLBT Native) members and their families. They have travelled all across the US and Canada singing for powwows, gatherings and Pride events for more than 10 years with more than 100 years of combined experience singing at the drum. Currently they are seeking to teach drumming and singing and drum etiquette at the Equality Center in Tulsa and add to their tight knit drum family. Artist Call for 2018 The OkEq gallery at the Dennis R Neill Equality center in Tulsa, Oklahoma is now accepting proposals for the 2018 Exhibition Calendar. Our gallery encourages emerging artists who create fresh, challenging work in all media, including installation works to apply. Details: Each chosen exhibit will be on display for approximately 30 days. OkEq will host the opening night reception for the artist(s), on the first Thursday of the month. Each exhibit is installed on the Tuesday prior. No additional work will be accepted after initial delivery. There will be a 30% commission on work sold. Artists will be asked to donate a piece as a door prize which will be awarded by a drawing at close of opening night. Artists will also provide artwork labels (title, price, etc) for each piece. A bio and artist statement are due to the OkEq gallery on the 1st of the month prior to the exhibit, for publicity purposes. How to Apply: Proposals should include a paragraph or two about your vision for an exhibit, as well as 5 jpg images which represent your current work. All proposals must be submitted by email. Proposals incorporating the work of two artists or a small group are also acceptable. Artists who have not shown in the gallery before will be given priority consideration. Mark Taracuk, MSEd, NCC is a doctoral student in counseling psychology at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. He received his master's degree in counseling from Indiana University and is a National Certified Counselor. Mark has past experience working with members of the LGBTQ+ community on a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, spiritual concerns, trauma, intimate partner violence, and concerns related to gender identity. Appointments with Mark can be made by calling the OSU Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 594-8568. Please let us know if your idea for an exhibit will require months to prepare or if you have calendar restrictions. We would also like to know if you could be ready to go quickly, as those early months are sometimes hard to fill. Deadline for submissions is October 20, 2017. Notifications will be sent out by November 3, 2017. Please submit by e-mail to jose.vega@okeq.org , with the subject heading "OkEq gallery proposal" 4/24/26, 4:07 PM �OkEq eNews October 18th, 2017 5 of 10 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-October-18th--2017... Tulsa Project Theatre Season 2017-2018 Tulsa Performing Arts Center - Charles E. Norman Theatre 110 E 2nd St, Tulsa, OK 74103 Today, Tulsa Project Theatre (TPT), the city's only theatre company operating under an Actors Equity Association (AEA) contract, announced its 2017-2018 season. Three of the season's productions are in collaboration with other AEA affiliates - two from Oklahoma City and one with whom fans of the hit TV shows, Big Bang Theory and Speechless, may be familiar. In February 2018, TPT returns to the intimate Norman Theatre at the Tulsa PAC to present the Regional Premiere of John Ross Bowie's FOUR CHORDS AND A GUN. This brand new non-musical play centers on the iconic punk band, The Ramones, as they record their fifth album with eccentric music producer, Phil Spector. Focusing on the period in 1979-1980 when the band stood on the edge of breaking out, and Spector needed a hit, this intense black comedy sheds light on an important and overlooked moment in rock history. FOUR CHORDS AND A GUN was written by actor and comedian John Ross Bowie, best known for his role as Barry Kripke in the CBS show THE BIG BANG THEORY and currently as Jimmy Dimeo on the ABC show SPEECHLESS. FOUR CHORDS AND A GUN runs February 16-25, 2018. TICK...TICK...BOOM! is an autobiographical musical by Jonathan Larson, the late Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Awardwinning composer of Rent, which tells the story of a composer and the sacrifices he made to achieve his big break, eventually leading to a Broadway blockbuster. His girlfriend wants to get married and move out of the city, his best friend is making big bucks on Madison Avenue and, yet, Jon is still waiting tables and trying to write the great American rock musical. Set in 1990, this compelling story of personal discovery embraces the universal ideal of holding onto your dreams through life's most difficult challenges. Before RENT, there was TICK...TICK...BOOM! The production will run for a weekend in Oklahoma City before arriving in Tulsa for a limited run on April 27 - 29, 2018. Jennie Martin is a Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate and Counseling Psychology Doctoral Intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She enjoys working with LGBTQQIA+ community members on a wide variety of topics including relationship/family concerns, body image, community advocacy, religiosity/ spirituality concerns, trauma, and more. She has experience with family and couples counseling and is passionate about advocating for social justice. Appointments can be scheduled with Jennie by calling the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at 918-594-8568. Tulsa Project Theatre will close its seventh season in the Liddy Doenges Theatre with another Oklahoma Premiere of the rock opera LIZZIE, set to run July 13-22, 2018. On a sweltering summer morning in 1892, in a small new England city, a prominent business man and his wife were brutally axed to death in their home. Their youngest daughter, Lizzie Borden was the prime suspect and her trial was a coast-to-coast media sensation. LIZZIE features four women fronting a six-piece rock band. LIZZIE is sex, rage, betrayal, blood, murder, and American mythology set to a scorching rock score. Visit www.tulsaprojecttheatre.com for more information ---------- October Volunteer of the Month Westly Dotson Westly's favorite part of volunteering with OKEQ is "seeing the genuine sense of belonging and support that the center provides. For many people, this is the only place they feel truly welcome." When I am not volunteering, you can find me working a 9-5, watching Let's Plays and Korean and Southern cooking shows on YouTube, playing video games, reading in bed, or plotting world domination. My favorite thing to do at the center is visit the Art Gallery. I come from an art background and I love that the center has a space to showcase many different styles of expression. I volunteer on Wednesdays, so I am also partial to the gender support group that I see every week. The group really seems like a close knit family. I would definitely recommend volunteering at OKEQ. People need this center. It's more than just programming and resources. Volunteers are what make this center keep running and successful. For those who are unable to contribute financially, know that there is a way for you to show your support. Thank you for your dedication Westly! If you would like to volunteer, click here or contact Jose Vega at jose.vega@okeq.org October Video eNews Non-Binary Support Group Third Wednesday of each month from 7-9 p.m. A new support group for folks who identify with non-binary genders, including but not limited to, genderqueer, genderfluid, agender, bigender, neutrois, genderflux, and more. This group will be a safe space to discuss our identities, receive support, and build a strong non-binary community in Tulsa. For information contact Vic Wiener at vfwiener@gmail.com SOS Group Mondays 7:00 pm This open Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) Recovery and Sobriety Group meets every Monday at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information, visit www.SOSTulsa.org Brought to You Bi the Letter B Second Tuesday and fourth Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. The group is open to all bi, pan, queer, fluid folks and their allies. Equality Center Pride Store 2017 Tulsa Pride Shirts are still a vailable in the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Pride Store for $20.00 SAGE Tulsa (Service & Advocacy For Gay Elders) Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan 4/24/26, 4:07 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/b63b46fd57e298169d282a84cc11ef51.pdf 97287fabfea6f3d7e89d27de1479f63e PDF Text Text OkEq eNews October 25th, 2017 1 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-October-25th--2017... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq eNews e news okl:ihom:ins for equ:ility October 25th, 2017 In This Issue Shawna & Jayme Sponsor the Day Tulsa Pride Bingo Halloween Edition Fun Home Intimate Partner Violence & Sexual Assault Survivor Support Group Shawna & Jayme Sponsor the Day Equality Center Renovations...Grand Opening Friday October 27, 2017 "First Thursday" Art Opening Tulsa Writers, Ink Guys Dine Too Thank you Shawna & Jayme No Shade for Plus Asexual Meeting November EBA Mixer Non-Binary Support Group Affordable Care Healthcare Navigator Join t he Southern Pride Drum Group Article Headline If you would like to sponsor the center to honor your special day click here Article Headline • Birthdays - Yours, your spouses, your children, your parents, your friends, even your dog's • Anniversary's - Wedding, sobriety, adoption, court date • To honor a loved one's memory • Special events • Mothers day, Fathers day, any holiday • Just Because OkEq Holiday Shopping Market Oklahomans for Equality - Creating Change TULSA PROJECT THEATRE Pride Store Rainbow Library ICAO Hell on Heels Tulsa Pride Bingo Halloween Edition Route 66 USofA Friday, October 27, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 2017 Hope Conference Bullying Prevention Conference • Tulsa PRIDE BINGO is back and just in time for Halloween! Get your scary or outrageous costume ready because there will be prizes for the best costumes. The beautiful and glamorous Nicole Carrington will fly in from Vegas and she has invited Rainbow Granny and Trailer Trash Teresa to join her for our Halloween Bingo Bash. DJ Alex says "get your lip syncing Halloween selections ready." $20 for general admission $30 Adult Beverage admission includes 3 drink tickets $225 Table for 8 people which includes open bar for your table OkEq Board Meeting Monthly Meeting 7:00 p.m. Thursday, November 16 Dennis R. Neill Equality Center All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members OkEq Art Exhibition The October Oklahomans for Equality showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature an exhibit of the combined works of Carlyn Ritter, Kate, Kline and Shauna Henry, beginning with a reception on Thursday, October 5th from 6-9pm and continuing throughout the month. These three creative artists tempt you with this invitation: "Journey with us to the secret world of dolls. Look through the keyholes, in the shadowy parts of the forest, or even in the hidden recesses of your mind. From sweet to sinister, they live in the in between places. Sewn, twisted and sculpted into being, they will whisper their stories to you if only you will listen". Family Ties 4/24/26, 4:07 PM �OkEq eNews October 25th, 2017 2 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-October-25th--2017... Fun Home - Presented by American Theatre Company Oct. 26-28, 8:00 p.m. John H. Williams Theatre Tulsa Performing Arts Center 110 E 2nd St, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74103 Winner of the 2015 Tony Award for Best Musical! A fresh and brilliantly told story adapted by Lisa Kron and Jeanine Tesori from Alison Bechdel's 2006 graphic memoir of the same name, the show is marked by Gothic twists, a family funeral home, sexual angst and great books. As she works on her memoir in the present day, successful middle-aged cartoonist Alison Bechdel recalls two time periods in her life. The first is her childhood, around age 10, when she struggles against her father's obsessive demands and begins to identify her own sexuality. The second is her first year in college when she begins her first relationship. FUN Family Ties is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBT parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Family Ties contact andy@grimesco.net Live Free! Coming Out Worksh op Click here to purchase tickets - Use discount code "funhome1" Intimate Partner Violence & Sexual Assault Survivor Support Group Wednesday November 1, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 First Wednesday of each month from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Domestic violence is the use of physical, sexual, threatening or emotional force to frighten, intimidate and control an intimate partner. This support and educational group is for individuals who have survived domestic violence and are ready to explore their personal healing process and find hope. The group will provide emotional support, information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal, and may include specific goals such as creating a safety plan, reducing risk of future violence, increasing positive coping skills and addressing the impact of trauma. Sexual assault is any forced or coerced sexual activity, such as unwanted touching or forced penetration committed against a person's will or without consent. This support group will meet together to discuss their experiences, share ideas, and provide emotional support for one another. Additionally, highly trained providers will offer information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal. Specific goals for sessions may include crises stabilization, safety planning, increasing self-regulatory skills, addressing trauma through cognitive processing, reconnecting to support systems, family and the community, and preventing re-victimization. All services are free of charge, and confidentiality is paramount. For more information contact Jim Scholl at 918.631.2722. Mondays 6 :00-7:00 p.m. ComingOut@OkEq.org Free to participate, this course is designed for individuals coming to terms with their sexuality with presentations on how to come out to family, friends and coworkers. Question and answer session in a supportive and informed environment. Please contact ComingOut@OkEq.org Lawyer in the Library Equality Center Renovations Grand Opening Thursday, November 2, 5:30 p.m. Cocktail Hour 7:00 p.m. - Ribbon Cutting Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Honored Guest, Mayor GT Bynum and entertainers, Rebecca Ungerman, Pat Hobbs, and Eric Himan will be here for the Event Center Grand Opening and dedication of the new windows. GRAND OPENING November 8 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Lawyer in the Library is an opportunity to meet with a lawyer about topics such as family law (divorce, paternity, custody, child support), landlord/tenant , estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment necessary.. Healthcare Navigator ~ tftA "First Thursday" Art Opening Thursday, November 2, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 The November Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature an exhibit of works by Mallory Taylor. The show begins with a reception on Thursday, November 2nd from 6-9pm where there will be a door prize drawn of the artist's work. The show continues throughout the month. Mallory Taylor is a self-taught artist born in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She is of Osage, Cherokee, Blackfoot, Crow, Black Dutch and Irish decent. Her acrylic paintings and pencil drawings are expressionistic in nature. In an attempt to preserve her Native American culture through her contemporary style, she will often include handwritten explanations of the stories and historical artifacts represented within her work. Ms. Taylors work has been exhibited at the Oklahoma Indian Art Gallery in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, the Muskogee Creek Nation Museum Okmulgee, Oklahoma, The Jacobson House in Norman, Oklahoma, The Corridor in the Paseo Art District, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, in addition to other venues. Her work is currently exhibited at Pop Gallery, Sante Fe, New Mexico, Bella Fine Art in Monument, Colorado, The Bishop Gallery, Brooklyn, New York and will be showcased in a traveling show in 2017 with Native Pop. She also has murals in downtown Tulsa, Oklahoma in the Brady Art District located near Guthrie Green. Ms. Taylor is most proud of the fact that her work is currently exhibited at the Fred Jones Museum in Norman, Oklahoma, alongside works by her father, Robert Taylor, who has been a great influence on her work. Thursdays 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Do you need assistance with open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare? Meet with Mary Jones, Planned Parenthood's Healthcare Navigator. She will be more than happy to help anyone and everyone who is interested in enrolling with the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare. Contact Mary Jones at 918-587-4621 or mary.jones@ppgreatplains.org Counseling Services Counselors are donating their services to Oklahomans for Equality. Please be patient when setting up appointment times. It can take up to 2 weeks for them to find an available time to see you. Ms. Taylor hopes that her work evokes the emotion and beauty of both past and present-day Native American culture not only for Native Americans but all 4/24/26, 4:07 PM �OkEq eNews October 25th, 2017 3 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-October-25th--2017... races and Nationalities. Please follow her work on Facebook and Instagram: https://www.facebook.com/InspiredArtByMTaylor/ and @InspiredArtbyMTaylor Tulsa Writers, Ink. First and third Saturday of each month Next meeting November 4, 1:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Dr. Kurt Choate An LGBT inclusive group of writers providing support and resources to authors and writers regardless of where they are in their writing career. ~ ~ ft. Tulsa Writers, Ink~ at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center ~ Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a Sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required Contact Dr. Kurt Choate, LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org OSU Tulsa Counseling Center Guys Dine Too Tuesday November 7, 6:30 p.m. Siegi's Sausage Factory 8104 S Sheridan Rd, Tulsa, OK 74133 Siegi's Sausage Factory has been hand-making sausages since 1980. Siegi's is a family owned and run local business in Tulsa, OK. Siegi Sumaruk, a fifth generation sausage maker from Linz, Austria, uses recipes passed down from his family. He runs his Meat Market, Deli, and Restaurant along with his wife, children, and grandchildren. With a focus on family & quality, we guarantee the very best from our products. For more information on Siegi's Sausage Factory -------· RSVP to Richard Haley at GuysDineToo@gmail.com SIEGl'S ,..._ SAUSAGE FACTORY Alyssa Pasquini is a mental health counseling intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She is passionate about assisting clients who are a part of the LGBTQQIA+ community who experience a range of concerns including issues surrounding gender identity, sexual/ affectional orientation, and mood or anxiety concerns. Appointments with Alyssa can be made by calling the OSU Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 5 94-85 68 . No Shade for Plus Every Tuesday beginning November 7, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 A new support group to bring together people who have found they are HIV positive and those who have been living with HIV for many years. The group will provide support, Education, Social activities and so much more. The group will be here at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center to provide a safe place to discuss issues and meet other people who are navigating their life being PLUS. Amanda Rogers is a mental health counseling intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She welcomes the opportunity to work with persons with concerns related to gender identity, sexual or affectional orientation, relationship issues, mood/anxiety concerns and trauma. She is passionate about social justice and working with the LGBTQQIA+ community. Appointments can be scheduled with Amanda by calling the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at 918-594-8568 . Asexual Meeting Every other Tuesday Next meeting October 31, 7:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 It's the A in LGBTQA. Come join us for an affirming, open discussion at this peer-led group for individuals 18 and over who identify as asexual or are interested in discussing asexual issues. Temple Hull is a mental health counseling intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She has experience counseling transgender, bisexual, lesbian, gay and asexual persons, and looks forward to working with all individuals represented in the bright colors of the rainbow flag. Appointments with Temple can be made by calling the OSU-Tulsa 4/24/26, 4:07 PM �OkEq eNews October 25th, 2017 4 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-October-25th--2017... This a place for asexuals to form community. Be a part of the first Tulsa asexual group. Counseling Center at 918-594-8568. Asexuality can be defined in many different ways. Some of us identify as asexual because we are not interested in intercourse, but still want other forms of sex. Some of us identify as asexual because we cannot get sexually aroused. Others may identify as asexual because we are never attracted to anyone sexually. Some of us are in relationships with the opposite sex, some with the same sex, and others remain unattached our entire lives. EBA Mixer Wednesday November 15th, 6:00 p.m. Hosted by Angel's Pet Funeral Home and Crematory 6589 E. Broken Arrow Expressway Frontage Rd , Tulsa , Ok 74145 Angel Askins' dream of offering a place where pets could receive the same special care and compassion as our human family members began over 20 years ago. Angel has been a licensed funeral director for over 33 years, with 20 years' experience as a crematory operator. Angel grew up on a farm in Paris, Arkansas, where she was surrounded by animals with a purpose, but not pets. She adopted her first dog at age 19 which led to many others that were all loved as if they were her child. When she was 17, she began working in a funeral home and found her true passion: helping others deal with grief and loss of those they loved. When her first beloved pet died, the idea for Angel's Pet Funeral Home and Crematory was born. Angel wanted there to be a place where families could bring their fourlegged family members that was dedicated just to them. Merrill Reiter, M.S., is in the Counseling Psychology Doctoral Program at Oklahoma State University. She is a mental health counselor at OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. Merrill is passionate about social justice, advocacy and counseling. She enjoys working with people of all identities and strives to make her sessions a safe place for all clients. She has experience working with LGBTQ+ people and welcomes the opportunity to work with persons with concerns related to sexual or affectional orientation, gender identity, mood/ anxiety, depression, self-injury, death/grief, and those experiencing major changes or transitions in life. Appointments with Merrill can be made by calling the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 594-8568 "I hope you can feel at ease knowing that someone who truly cares will be taking care of your baby as if they were one of my own." Visit Angel's Pet Funeral Home online You can join the EBA online at one of our mixers or business meetings, or fill out and application at the Dennis R Neill Equality Center. E UALITY Business Alliance The Equality Business Alliance networking mixers are terrific venues for you to meet prospective clients. Mixers are open to non-members as well as EBA members. Be sure to bring business cards, business information, brochures, etc. Hosting a networking mixer is a great way to showcase your business. You may host at your establishment or use the Equality Center. If you would like to host a mixer, send an email to jose.vega@okeq.org for more information. Kathy Kavanaugh is a doctoral counseling psychology intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She is dedicated to working with clients of all identities (including all sexual and affectional orientations, gender identities, races, ethnicities, and ages) from a multicultural perspective. Kathy works with clients to address concerns regarding anxiety, mood, sexual and gender identity development, and overall personal enrichment. To schedule an appointment with Kathy, please contact the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 594-8568. Non-Binary Support Group Wednesday October 18, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa OK 74120 This support group is for folks who identify with non-binary genders, including but not limited to, genderqueer, genderfluid, agender, bigender, neutrois, genderflux, and more. This group will be a safe space to discuss our identities, receive support, and build a strong non-binary community in Tulsa. For information contact the center at 918-743-4297 Affordable Care Healthcare Navigator Every Thursday 1:00-4:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 Do you need assistance with open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare? Meet with Mary Jones, Planned Parenthood's Healthcare Navigator, in the Rainbow Library. She will be more than happy to help anyone and everyone who is interested in enrolling with the Affordable Care Act. Join the Southern Pride Drum Group Mark Taracuk, MSEd, NCC is a doctoral student in counseling psychology at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. He received his master's degree in counseling from Indiana University and is a National Certified Counselor. Mark has past experience working with members of the LGBTQ+ community on a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, spiritual concerns, trauma, intimate partner violence, and concerns related to gender identity. Appointments with Mark can be made by calling the OSU Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 594-8568. Every Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Southern Pride drum group is the only drum group of its kind in the entire world, being the only drum comprised of mainly 2 spirit (GLBT Native) members and their families. They have travelled all across the US and Canada singing for powwows, gatherings and Pride events for more than 10 years with more than 100 years of combined experience singing at the drum. Currently they are seeking to teach drumming and singing and drum etiquette at the Equality Center in Tulsa and add to their tight knit drum family. 4/24/26, 4:07 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/bfa0e8c23c35e01eba1db19a4c3e8f13.pdf 054422bca51c8147fcb27d9a7ba45bd4 PDF Text Text OkEq eNews November 1st, 2017 1 of 10 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-November-1st--201... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq eNews e news okl:ihom:ins for equ:ility Equality Center Renovations Grand Opening Thursday, November 2, 5:30 p.m. Cocktail Hour 7:00 p.m. - Ribbon Cutting Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Honored Guest, Mayor GT Bynum and entertainers, Rebecca Ungerman, Pat Hobbs, Eric Himan, Robbie Dee Woody, and Council Oak Mens Chorale will be here for the completed Center renovation Grand Opening and dedication of the new windows. November 1st, 2017 In This Issue Grand Opening "First Thursday" Art Opening November Video eNews November Volunteer of the Month No Shade for Plus Asexual Meeting Tulsa Writers, Ink Guys Dine Too November EBA Mixer Affordable Care Healthcare Navigator Join t he Southern Pride Drum Group Article Headline ___, GRAND OPENING Article Headline -==~- World AIDS Day Turn Tulsa Red PFLAG Holiday Brunch OkEq Holiday Shopping Market Oklahomans for Equality - Creating Change TULSA PROJECT THEATRE Pride Store ==-Rainbow Library Route 66 USofA I.C.A.O. Military Ball Fleet Week 2017 Hope Conference Bullying Prevention Conference DO AU "First Thursday" Art Opening -tiowr Thursday, November 2, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 CLICK HERE The November Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature an exhibit of works by Mallory Taylor. The show begins with a reception on Thursday, November 2nd from 6-9pm where there will be a door prize drawn of the artist's work. The show continues throughout the month. Mallory Taylor is a self-taught artist born in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She is of Osage, Cherokee, Blackfoot, Crow, Black Dutch and Irish decent. Her acrylic paintings and pencil drawings are expressionistic in nature. In an attempt to preserve her Native American culture through her contemporary style, she will often include handwritten explanations of the stories and historical artifacts represented within her work. Ms. Taylors work has been exhibited at the Oklahoma Indian Art Gallery in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, the Muskogee Creek Nation Museum Okmulgee, Oklahoma, The Jacobson House in Norman, Oklahoma, The Corridor in the Paseo Art District, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, in addition to other venues. Her work is currently exhibited at Pop Gallery, Sante Fe, New Mexico, Bella Fine Art in Monument, Colorado, The Bishop Gallery, Brooklyn, New York and will be showcased in a traveling show in 2017 with Native Pop. She also has murals in downtown Tulsa, Oklahoma in the Brady Art District located near Guthrie Green. Ms. Taylor is most proud of the fact that her work is currently exhibited at the Fred Jones Museum in Norman, Oklahoma, alongside works by her father, Robert Taylor, who has been a great influence on her work. Ms. Taylor hopes that her work evokes the emotion and beauty of both past and present-day Native American culture not only for Native Americans but all races and Nationalities. Please follow her work on Facebook and Instagram: https://www.facebook.com/InspiredArtByMTaylor/ and @InspiredArtbyMTaylor November Video eNews OkEq Board Meeting Monthly Meeting 7:00 p.m. Thursday, November 16 Dennis R. Neill Equality Center All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members OkEq Art Exhibition The October Oklahomans for Equality showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature an exhibit of the combined works of Carlyn Ritter, Kate, Kline and Shauna Henry, beginning with a reception on Thursday, October 5th from 6-9pm and continuing throughout the month. These three creative artists tempt you with this invitation: "Journey with us to the secret world of dolls. Look through the keyholes, in the shadowy parts of the forest, or even in the hidden recesses of your mind. From sweet to sinister, they live in the in between places. Sewn, twisted and sculpted into being, they will whisper their stories to you if only you will listen". November Volunteer of the Month Tamra Jennings 4/24/26, 4:08 PM �OkEq eNews November 1st, 2017 2 of 10 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-November-1st--201... Family Ties Tamra Jennings started volunteering in February or March 2017, because her son passed away of natural causes and her Aunts donated to have his name on the Wall of Remembrance. "Since his name hangs here, it is where I want and need to be", states Tamra. Her favorite part of volunteering at the center is interacting with the staff but mainly the people who come in. We have our "regulars" and she just adores some of them. When Tamra is not volunteering she is a wife and Mom. She has been married to her husband Jonathan for 21 years and they have a 14 year old old daughter named Sarah. Sarah is involved in Softball and Band at Broken Arrow so she keeps Tamra busy. Tamra also writes a grief blog and works to raise funds for their son's Memorial Endowment at RSU. Family Ties is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBT parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Family Ties contact andy@grimesco.net Tamra says "I am really looking forward to helping at a Bingo night as I hear they are quite fun! I haven't gotten to participate in many events yet since I just got involved this year. I did march in Pride giving out 'Free Mom Hugs'". And she enthusiastically encourages everyone to volunteer - " Yes! Yes! Yes! People should definitely volunteer. There is something that volunteering here does to my heart. It may be because we lost our son but, being here in this environment which is so positive and loving is amazing. Seeing all the good work the center does brings joy to me." Live Free! Coming Out Worksh op Thank you for your enthusiasm Tamra! Mondays 6 :00-7:00 p.m. ComingOut@OkEq.org If you would like to volunteer, click here or contact Jose Vega at jose.vega@okeq.org No Shade for Plus Free to participate, this course is designed for individuals coming to terms with their sexuality with presentations on how to come out to family, friends and coworkers. Question and answer session in a supportive and informed environment. Please contact ComingOut@OkEq.org Lawyer in the Library Every Tuesday beginning November 7, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 November 8 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. A new support group to bring together people who have found they are HIV positive and those who have been living with HIV for many years. The group will provide support, education, social activities and so much more. The group will be here at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center to provide a safe place to discuss issues and meet other people who are navigating their life being PLUS. Lawyer in the Library is an opportunity to meet with a lawyer about topics such as family law (divorce, paternity, custody, child support), landlord/tenant , estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment necessary.. Healthcare Navigator for Thursdays 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Do you need assistance with open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare? Meet with Mary Jones, Planned Parenthood's Healthcare Navigator. She will be more than happy to help anyone and everyone who is interested in enrolling with the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare. Contact Mary Jones at 918-587-4621 or mary.jones@ppgreatplains.org Asexual Meeting Every other Tuesday Next meeting October 31, 7:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 It's the A in LGBTQA. Come join us for an affirming, open discussion at this peer-led group for individuals 18 and over who identify as asexual or are interested in discussing asexual issues. Counseling Services Counselors are donating their services to Oklahomans for Equality. Please be patient when setting up appointment times. It can take up to 2 weeks for them to find an available time to see you. This a place for asexuals to form community. Be a part of the first Tulsa asexual group. Asexuality can be defined in many different ways. Some of us identify as asexual because we are not 4/24/26, 4:08 PM �OkEq eNews November 1st, 2017 3 of 10 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-November-1st--201... interested in intercourse, but still want other forms of sex. Some of us identify as asexual because we cannot get sexually aroused. Others may identify as asexual because we are never attracted to anyone sexually. Some of us are in relationships with the opposite sex, some with the same sex, and others remain unattached our entire lives. Tulsa Writers, Ink. First and third Saturday of each month Next meeting November 4, 1:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Dr. Kurt Choate An LGBT inclusive group of writers providing support and resources to authors and writers regardless of where they are in their writing career. ~ Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a Sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required Contact Dr. Kurt Choate, LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org 1 ~ ~ Tulsa Writers, Ink~ - at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center ~ OSU Tulsa Counseling Center -Guys Dine Too Tuesday November 7, 6:30 p.m. Siegi's Sausage Factory 8104 S Sheridan Rd, Tulsa, OK 74133 Siegi's Sausage Factory has been hand-making sausages since 1980. Siegi's is a family owned and run local business in Tulsa, OK. Siegi Sumaruk, a fifth generation sausage maker from Linz, Austria, uses recipes passed down from his family. He runs his Meat Market, Deli, and Restaurant along with his wife, children, and grandchildren. With a focus on family & quality, we guarantee the very best from our products. For more information on Siegi's Sausage Factory -------· SIEGl'S ,....., SAUSAGE FACTORY RSVP to Richard Haley at GuysDineToo@gmail.com Alyssa Pasquini is a mental health counseling intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She is passionate about assisting clients who are a part of the LGBTQQIA+ community who experience a range of concerns including issues surrounding gender identity, sexual/ affectional orientation, and mood or anxiety concerns. Appointments with Alyssa can be made by calling the OSU Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 5 94-85 68 . EBA Mixer Wednesday November 15th, 6:00 p.m. Hosted by Angel's Pet Funeral Home and Crematory 6589 E. Broken Arrow Expressway Frontage Rd , Tulsa , Ok 74145 Angel Askins' dream of offering a place where pets could receive the same special care and compassion as our human family members began over 20 years ago. Angel has been a licensed funeral director for over 33 years, with 20 years' experience as a crematory operator. Angel grew up on a farm in Paris, Arkansas, where she was surrounded by animals with a purpose, but not pets. She adopted her first dog at age 19 which led to many others that were all loved as if they were her child. When she was 17, she began working in a funeral home and found her true passion: helping others deal with grief and loss of those they loved. When her first beloved pet died, the idea for Angel's Pet Funeral Home and Crematory was born. Angel wanted there to be a place where families could bring their fourlegged family members that was dedicated just to them. i) J. Pet Funeral Home f., Crematory "I hope you can feel at ease knowing that someone who truly cares will be taking care of your baby as if they were one of my own." Visit Angel's Pet Funeral Home online Amanda Rogers is a mental health counseling intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She welcomes the opportunity to work with persons with concerns related to gender identity, sexual or affectional orientation, relationship issues, mood/anxiety concerns and trauma. She is passionate about social justice and working with the LGBTQQIA+ community. Appointments can be scheduled with Amanda by calling the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at 918-594-8568 . You can join the EBA online at one of our mixers or business meetings, or fill out and application at the Dennis R Neill Equality Center. Temple Hull is a mental health counseling intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She has experience counseling transgender, bisexual, lesbian, gay and asexual persons, and looks forward to working with all individuals represented in the bright colors of the rainbow flag. Appointments with Temple can be made by calling the OSU-Tulsa 4/24/26, 4:08 PM �OkEq eNews November 1st, 2017 4 of 10 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-November-1st--201... Counseling Center at 918-594-8568. E UALITY Business Alliance The Equality Business Alliance networking mixers are terrific venues for you to meet prospective clients. Mixers are open to non-members as well as EBA members. Be sure to bring business cards, business information, brochures, etc. Hosting a networking mixer is a great way to showcase your business. You may host at your establishment or use the Equality Center. If you would like to host a mixer, send an email to jose.vega@okeq.org for more information. Affordable Care Healthcare Navigator Every Thursday 1:00-4:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 Merrill Reiter, M.S., is in the Counseling Psychology Doctoral Program at Oklahoma State University. She is a mental health counselor at OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. Merrill is passionate about social justice, advocacy and counseling. She enjoys working with people of all identities and strives to make her sessions a safe place for all clients. She has experience working with LGBTQ+ people and welcomes the opportunity to work with persons with concerns related to sexual or affectional orientation, gender identity, mood/ anxiety, depression, self-injury, death/grief, and those experiencing major changes or transitions in life. Appointments with Merrill can be made by calling the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 594-8568 Do you need assistance with open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare? Meet with Mary Jones, Planned Parenthood's Healthcare Navigator, in the Rainbow Library. She will be more than happy to help anyone and everyone who is interested in enrolling with the Affordable Care Act. Join the Southern Pride Drum Group Every Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Southern Pride drum group is the only drum group of its kind in the entire world, being the only drum comprised of mainly 2 spirit (GLBT Native) members and their families. They have travelled all across the US and Canada singing for powwows, gatherings and Pride events for more than 10 years with more than 100 years of combined experience singing at the drum. Currently they are seeking to teach drumming and singing and drum etiquette at the Equality Center in Tulsa and add to their tight knit drum family. Come Home for the Holiday Thanksgiving Dinner Thursday November 23, 12:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 OkEq invites you to join us on Thanksgiving Day for a FREE community meal at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Kathy Kavanaugh is a doctoral counseling psychology intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She is dedicated to working with clients of all identities (including all sexual and affectional orientations, gender identities, races, ethnicities, and ages) from a multicultural perspective. Kathy works with clients to address concerns regarding anxiety, mood, sexual and gender identity development, and overall personal enrichment. To schedule an appointment with Kathy, please contact the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 594-8568. Please confirm your attendance by contacting Olivia Cotter at olivia.cotter@okeq.org or by calling 918-743-4297. Local affirming and inclusive congregations and OkEq provide a wonderful meal every year. The meal will be served at 12:00 p.m. Please arrive by 12:00 p.m. Lunch will be provided by: Joy Lutheran Church ELCA Fellowship Congregational Church UCC Unity Church of Christianity Parish Church of Saint Jerome Bethany Christian Church College Hill Presbyterian Church ---Christ Church Episcopal Boston Avenue United Methodist Church All Souls Unitarian Church St. Paul's United Methodist Diversity Christian Fellowship International East Side Christian Church University United Methodist Church PFLAG Tulsa ------- Muslims 4 Mercy Centenary United Methodist Tulsa C.A.R.E.S. Fairy Tree Mark Taracuk, MSEd, NCC is a doctoral student in counseling psychology at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. He received his master's degree in counseling from Indiana University and is a National Certified Counselor. Mark has past experience working with members of the LGBTQ+ community on a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, spiritual concerns, trauma, intimate partner violence, and concerns related to gender identity. Appointments with Mark can be made by calling the OSU Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 594-8568. Purchased gifts must be returned by December 8, 2017 Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 The Fairy Tree is back and ready for you to stop by the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center to select a recipient in need. We adopt the clients of Tulsa CARES that are in need of clothing and other items. The suggested gift items are listed for your shopping convenience. Tulsa CARES provides social services to individuals affected by HIV/AIDS. Help us support those in our 4/24/26, 4:08 PM �OkEq eNews November 1st, 2017 5 of 10 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-November-1st--201... community so that they can have a happy holiday. For more information, please contact Olivia Cotter at olivia.cotter@okeq.org. World AIDS Day Turn Tulsa Red Friday, December 1, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 In honor of World AIDS Day we are turning Tulsa red. Wear Red and Remember. Wear your red ribbon, wear your fire engine red outfit, die your hair red, and remember. Remember those who died, those we lost, and those who are still fighting for their lives. Jennie Martin is a Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate and Counseling Psychology Doctoral Intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She enjoys working with LGBTQQIA+ community members on a wide variety of topics including relationship/family concerns, body image, community advocacy, religiosity/ spirituality concerns, trauma, and more. She has experience with family and couples counseling and is passionate about advocating for social justice. Appointments can be scheduled with Jennie by calling the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at 918-594-8568. Presentations, Candlighting ceremony, performances, testimonies and honoring those living with HIV/AIDS. PFLAG Holiday Brunch Saturday, December 9, 1 1:00 a.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 PFLAG Tulsa is hosting a holiday brunch for parents of LGBTQ individuals. Enjoy a wonderful holiday meal with parents who support their LGBTQ children. Please RSVP to Olivia.cotter@okeq.org PFLAG TULSA CHAPTER OkEq Holiday Shopping Market Saturday December 9, 12:00 - 5:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 Non-Binary Support Group Third Wednesday of each month from 7-9 p.m. A new support group for folks who identify with non-binary genders, including but not limited to, genderqueer, genderfluid, agender, bigender, neutrois, genderflux, and more. This group will be a safe space to discuss our identities, receive support, and build a strong non-binary community in Tulsa. For information contact Vic Wiener at vfwiener@gmail.com We invite you to join us for our 2nd annual OKEQ Holiday Shopping Market. Part of the proceeds from the event will benefit the Dennis R Neill Equality Center. If you would like to be part of the fun and be a vendor at this year market please contact program director Jose Vega by email. Jose.vega@okeq.org Oklahomans for Equality - Creating Change in Washington D.C. Jan 20-28, 2018 Oklahomans for Equality is going to Washington D.C. for the 2018 Creating Change Conference and would like to invite you to come along with us. We will be leaving the center Jan 20, 2018 on a chartered bus. We will have several days for sightseeing and meeting with Oklahoma elected officials before the conference begins Wednesday Jan 24. Those who would like to perticipate can register online. The cost is $150 per person and includes transportation from Tulsa to Washington D.C. and back on a chartered bus, your hotel room (there will be 4 people to a room), and registration to the conference. Participants are responsible for their own food, tours, and extra expenses. Once you have registered online through OkEq Olivia will call you to get all information needed to register for the conference. Southern Pride Drum Group Every Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Southern Pride drum group is the only drum group of its kind in the entire world, being the only drum comprised of mainly 2 spirit (GLBT Native) members and their families. They have travelled all across the US and Canada singing for powwows, gatherings and Pride events for more than 10 years with more than 100 years of combined experience singing at the drum. Currently they are seeking to teach drumming and singing and drum etiquette at the Equality Center in Tulsa and add to their tight knit drum family. For more information contact Olivia Cotter at 918-743-4297 or olivia.cotter@okeq.org SOS Group Mondays 7:00 pm This open Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) Recovery and Sobriety Group meets every Monday at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information, visit www.SOSTulsa.org So exactly what is Creating Change? The National LGBTQ Task Force sponsors and organizes the Creating Change. Creating Change 2018 is the 30 th anniversary of the conference. The Creating Change Conference is the foremost political, leadership and skills-building conference for the LGBTQ social justice movement. Since 1988, Creating Change has created opportunities for many thousands of committed people to develop and hone their skills, celebrate victories, build community, and to be inspired by visionaries of our LGBTQ movement and allied movements for justice and equality. More information about the conference, schedules and FAQ's can be found online at www.creatingchange.org. Queer Voices on the Hill: Thursday, January 25 - This a special event and you must sign up at the time of registration Creating Change Advocacy Day will begin with a training on how to effectively tell your story and connect with lawmakers, message training on key legislation, and role-play exercises to give participants a chance to practice before meeting with elected officials (or their staff). We will depart the Creating Change Conference together to travel to Capitol Hill. During our visits with lawmakers, participants will share personal stories, educate lawmakers (and their staff), thank our champions in Congress while also challenging other Congressional members to do more for LGBTQ equality, equity, and justice! People of all experience levels are welcome. Asexual Meeting Every other Tuesday It's the A in LGBTQA. Come join us for an affirming, open discussion at this peer-led group for individuals 18 and over who identify as asexual or are interested in discussing asexual issues. This a place for asexuals to form community. Be a 4/24/26, 4:08 PM �OkEq eNews November 1st, 2017 6 of 10 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-November-1st--201... part of the first Tulsa asexual group. Tulsa Project Theatre Season 2017-2018 Tulsa Performing Arts Center - Charles E. Norman Theatre 110 E 2nd St, Tulsa, OK 74103 Today, Tulsa Project Theatre (TPT), the city's only theatre company operating under an Actors Equity Association (AEA) contract, announced its 2017-2018 season. Three of the season's productions are in collaboration with other AEA affiliates - two from Oklahoma City and one with whom fans of the hit TV shows, Big Bang Theory and Speechless, may be familiar. In February 2018, TPT returns to the intimate Norman Theatre at the Tulsa PAC to present the Regional Premiere of John Ross Bowie's FOUR CHORDS AND A GUN. This brand new non-musical play centers on the iconic punk band, The Ramones, as they record their fifth album with eccentric music producer, Phil Spector. Focusing on the period in 1979-1980 when the band stood on the edge of breaking out, and Spector needed a hit, this intense black comedy sheds light on an important and overlooked moment in rock history. FOUR CHORDS AND A GUN was written by actor and comedian John Ross Bowie, best known for his role as Barry Kripke in the CBS show THE BIG BANG THEORY and currently as Jimmy Dimeo on the ABC show SPEECHLESS. FOUR CHORDS AND A GUN runs February 16-25, 2018. TICK...TICK...BOOM! is an autobiographical musical by Jonathan Larson, the late Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Awardwinning composer of Rent, which tells the story of a composer and the sacrifices he made to achieve his big break, eventually leading to a Broadway blockbuster. His girlfriend wants to get married and move out of the city, his best friend is making big bucks on Madison Avenue and, yet, Jon is still waiting tables and trying to write the great American rock musical. Set in 1990, this compelling story of personal discovery embraces the universal ideal of holding onto your dreams through life's most difficult challenges. Before RENT, there was TICK...TICK...BOOM! The production will run for a weekend in Oklahoma City before arriving in Tulsa for a limited run on April 27 - 29, 2018. Asexuality can be defined in many different ways. Some of us identify as asexual because we are not interested in intercourse, but still want other forms of sex. Some of us identify as asexual because we cannot get sexually aroused. Others may identify as asexual because we are never attracted to anyone sexually. Some of us are in relationships with the opposite sex, some with the same sex, and others remain unattached our entire lives. Brought to You Bi the Letter B Second Tuesday and fourth Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Tulsa Project Theatre will close its seventh season in the Liddy Doenges Theatre with another Oklahoma Premiere of the rock opera LIZZIE, set to run July 13-22, 2018. On a sweltering summer morning in 1892, in a small new England city, a prominent business man and his wife were brutally axed to death in their home. Their youngest daughter, Lizzie Borden was the prime suspect and her trial was a coast-to-coast media sensation. LIZZIE features four women fronting a six-piece rock band. LIZZIE is sex, rage, betrayal, blood, murder, and American mythology set to a scorching rock score. Visit www.tulsaprojecttheatre.com for more information The group is open to all bi, pan, queer, fluid folks and their allies. Equality Center Pride Store 2017 Tulsa Pride Shirts are still a vailable in the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Pride Store for $20.00 No Shade for Plus Every Tuesday A new support group to bring together people who have found they are HIV positive and those who have been living with HIV for many years. The group will provide support, Education, Social activities and so much more. The group will be here at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center to provide a safe place to discuss issues and meet other people who are navigating their life being PLUS. SAGE Tulsa (Service & Advocacy For Gay Elders) Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan Be sure to "Like" the OkEq Pride Store Facebook page to keep up with the new items and new sale items II Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library "The Children's Hour" Produced and Directed by: William Wyler A child's lie has life-shattering consequences in this daring adaptation of Lillian Hellman's celebrated play. Starring Academy Award winners Audrey Hepburn and Shirley MacLaine and co-starring James Garner, Miriam Hopkins and Fay Bainter, this landmark film is "one of the most finely wrought dramas in the history of the screen" (Motion Picture Herald). Karen (Hepburn) and Martha (MacLaine) are the headmistresses of an exclusive school for girls. When they discipline a malicious little girl, the vindictive child twists an overheard comment into slander and accuses her teachers of questionable behavior. Soon the scandalous gossip engulfs the school's community, with repercussions that are swift, crushing...and tragic. Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. 4/24/26, 4:08 PM �OkEq eNews November 1st, 2017 7 of 10 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-November-1st--201... Find this selection and more by visiting the Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library . er Productions and OKEQ Presents ... stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 Tulsa Writers, Ink. First and third Saturday of each month An LGBT inclusive group of writers providing support and resources to authors and writers regardless of where they are in their writing career. v Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:30 pm (First time interview required before attending) Email sharon.queen@okeq.org The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. Lambda Al-Anon Group Every Friday 7 p.m. Survivors of Incest Anonymous Every Saturday 12:30 pm SIA strives to empower those who have survived childhood sexual abuse (who are not abusing any child), who want to become survivors and thrivers. For more information, visit siawso.org Game Night Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Room Rentals The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has many spaces for your next meeting or event. To check dates, reserve your next event or receive pricing information, contact sharon.queen@okeq.org Stop by for a quick view of the Event Center and pick up a space rental sheet. EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and 4/24/26, 4:08 PM �OkEq eNews November 1st, 2017 8 of 10 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-November-1st--201... services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and community. Workforce Oklahoma Access Point Open every day Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-by-step instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Friday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 7 pm Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. Intimate Partner Violence& Sexual Assault Survivor Support Group First Wednesday of each month from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Domestic violence is the use of physical, sexual, threatening or emotional force to frighten, intimidate and control an intimate partner. This support and educational group is for individuals who have survived domestic violence and are ready to explore their personal healing process and find hope. The group will provide emotional support, information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal, and may include specific goals such as creating a safety plan, reducing risk of future violence, increasing positive coping skills and addressing the impact of trauma. Sexual assault is any forced or coerced sexual activity, such as unwanted touching or forced penetration committed against a person's will or without consent. This support group will meet together to discuss their experiences, share ideas, and provide emotional support for one another. Additionally, highly trained providers will offer information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal. Specific goals for sessions may include crises stabilization, safety planning, increasing self-regulatory skills, addressing trauma through cognitive processing, reconnecting to support systems, family and the community, and preventing re-victimization. All services are free of charge, and confidentiality is paramount. For more information contact Jim Scholl at 918.631.2722. MISSION: Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. 4/24/26, 4:08 PM �OkEq eNews November 1st, 2017 9 of 10 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-November-1st--201... Toby Jenkins Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org Olivia Cotter Office Manager Olivia.Cotter@OkEq.org Sharon Queen Facilities Coordinator Sharon.Queen@OkEq.org Jose Vega Program Coordinator Jose.Vega@OkEq.org Alex Wade Special Projects Alex.Wade@OkEq.org 4/24/26, 4:08 PM �OkEq eNews November 1st, 2017 10 of 10 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-November-1st--201... 2017 BULLYING PREVENTION CONFERENCE Featuring Dr. Tracy Vaillancourt Dr. Tracy Vaillancourt is a Canada Research C a r In Oilldren's Mental H Ith and Viol nee Preven ,on l e Univ Valllancou 's research exom,nes tile tin Ith, with m ntal lty of Ott wa Dr between bully ng and part,cular focus on sod l n urosc1 nc . Sh Is currently fund d by the Can dlan I ~tltut or Ith R arch, the Social Sc nces and Humanities Council of Canada, and the Ontario Mental Heal h Foundation. Focus - Understanding Mental Health Outcomes Among Bullied Youth: Biological Considerations The prevalenc of behavioral and emotional disorders among A rican students is 1g about 20'lli of youth have serious mental heath prob I ms. Th se problems are often chron1 and lead lo significant pairment in school, ome, and community runctJon,ng. On root cause or m nt I h It dlfflcu toes Is b ng bull,ed by peers . Indeed, longitudinal studies point to a causal relation between c posur to bu lying and subsequent ntal health probl m,. Import ntly how .v r, not all youth bpcomP unw II as consequ m;e of poor peer treatment In this presentation, the h terog n ,t y In m ntal h alth outco es of bullied youth ls discu s d with specific focus on t roles or gen tics, neurophysiology, and ne roendocrl ology Educators, Mental-Health Providers, Parents, Advocates and All Interested in Bullying Prevention RSVP HERE to Attend Thursday, Nov mb r 30t h 8:45 m to Noon Evening Encore Presentat ion ov mb r 30 1• trom 7 8:30 pm Tulsa Tech Le I yCampus - Care reenter NO RSVP ecessary r--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------, Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Hours: Mon - Sat Noon-9 p.m. | Sun Noon-6 p.m. Oklahomans for Equality | 621 E. 4th Street | Tulsa, OK 74120 | 918.743.4297 www.okeq.org I 4/24/26, 4:08 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/48fd7da72fd298cfe017518e4ffcd27d.pdf a857f6a5b2dc9f27fc7d3b9a78e06728 PDF Text Text OkEq eNews November 8th, 2017 1 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-November-8th--201... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq eNews e news okl:ihom:ms for equality November Volunteer of the Month Tamra Jennings November 8th, 2017 In This Issue November Volunteer of the Month November Video eNews LGBTQ People of Color Peer Support Group Jared Tyler and Sam Gleaves Concert Tulsa C.A.R.E.S. Fairy Tree Amazon Smile No Shade for Plus Asexual Meeting Tamra Jennings started volunteering in February or March 2017, because her son passed away of natural causes and her Aunts donated to have his name on the Wall of Remembrance. "Since his name hangs here, it is where I want and need to be", states Tamra. Her favorite part of volunteering at the center is interacting with the staff but mainly the people who come in. We have our "regulars" and she just adores some of them. When Tamra is not volunteering she is a wife and Mom. She has been married to her husband Jonathan for 21 years and they have a 14 year old old daughter named Sarah. Sarah is involved in Softball and Band at Broken Arrow so she keeps Tamra busy. Tamra also writes a grief blog and works to raise funds for their son's Memorial Endowment at RSU. November EBA Mixer Tulsa Writers, Ink Transgender Awareness Week: Day of Remembrance Affordable Care Healthcare Navigator Join the Southern Pride Drum Group Come Home for the Holiday Thanksgiving Dinner World AIDS Day Turn Tulsa Red "First Thursday" Art Opening Tamra says "I am really looking forward to helping at a Bingo night as I hear they are quite fun! I haven't gotten to participate in many events yet since I just got involved this year. I did march in Pride giving out 'Free Mom Hugs'". And she enthusiastically encourages everyone to volunteer - " Yes! Yes! Yes! People should definitely volunteer. There is something that volunteering here does to my heart. It may be because we lost our son but, being here in this environment which is so positive and loving is amazing. Seeing all the good work the center does brings joy to me." PFLAG Holiday Brunch OkEq Holiday Shopping Market TULSA PROJECT THEATRE Pride Store Rainbow Library Gathering ofDescendants of Freedmen of the Five Civilized Tribes Thank you for your enthusiasm, Tamra! If you would like to volunteer, click here Route 66 USofA I.C.A.O. Military Ball Fleet Week A Hero's Brunch 2017 Hope Conference Bullying Prevention Conference or contact Jose Vega at OkEq Board Meeting jose.vega@okeq.org Monthly Meeting 7:00 p.m. Thursday, November 16 Dennis R. Neill Equality Center November Video eNews All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members OkEq Art Exhibition The November Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature an exhibit of works by Mallory Taylor. The show begins with a reception on Thursday, November 2nd from 6-9pm where there will be a door prize drawn of the artist's work. The show continues throughout the month. l► ◄ • IQ r :: LGBTQ People of Color Peer Support Group Thursday, November 9, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Mallory Taylor is a self-taught artist born in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She is of Osage, Cherokee, Blackfoot, Crow, Black Dutch and Irish decent. Her acrylic paintings and pencil drawings are expressionistic in nature. In an attempt to preserve her Native American culture through her contemporary style, she will often include handwritten explanations of the stories and historical artifacts represented within her work. This is a safe space for LGBTQQIA-POC community members to come and engage in a dialogue about relevant issues-where anything and everything can be discussed without feeling judged. All individuals who identify as people of color are welcome at this group to gain support, insight and find a general sense of community and family. Jared Tyler and Sam Gleaves Concert Monday November 13, 8:00 p.m. $10.00 Suggested Donation Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 4/24/26, 4:08 PM �OkEq eNews November 8th, 2017 2 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-November-8th--201... When Jared Tyler and Sam Gleaves met at this year's Folk Alliance International events, the two songwriters found an instant kinship. "Gleaves said, "When I listened to Jared perform later that night, I was moved by the power and the vulnerability of his voice. His songs were crafted so beautifully that I felt like I knew the people he was singing about." After several late night sessions harmonizing on spirituals and gospel songs, the two musicians returned home and immediately began planning their first tour together. Tyler and Gleaves have both earned reputations as musical storytellers and soulful singers. Tyler, a Tulsa native and respected multi-instrumentalist, released his third solo record Dirt on Your Hands in June. Glowing reviews and praise for the record have followed from No Depression, PRX Radio In Search of A Song, Midwest Record and numerous radio DJs. The love of family, friends and characters from Tyler's past permeates the record, as does Tyler's social consciousness that presents love as a solution in these uncertain times. An eclectic blend of bluegrass, country, gospel, pop, swing and Hawaiian elements meet in Tyler's songwriting, all complemented by his masterful skills on guitar, Dobro, mandolin and ukulele. Legendary songwriter Malcolm Holcombe says "Jared Tyler sings and plays as good as anybody. Period. His songs are poignant justice." With Holcombe, Tyler has opened for the likes of Billy Bragg, Merle Haggard, Shelby Lynne and Wilco. On his own, Tyler has opened for Karl Denson and Nickel Creek, and relished performing onstage alongside heroes Emmylou Harris and Buddy Miller after Harris sang on his 2005 album Blue Alleluia. Although the affable Tyler twice lived in Nashville, he's now happily rooted with his partner in the supportive Tulsa community where he grew up singing in church, and where his grandfather taught him to play mandolin. It was there, too, that he developed his songwriting craft and performance chops alongside peers like John Fullbright, Parker Milsap, Stoney LaRue and John Moreland (who invited Tyler to play on his last two records). Tyler's generosity of spirit infuses Dirt on Your Hands and his live performances. Of his songwriting, Tyler says "I like to juxtapose the super sad with the hopeful. A lot of my colleagues made millions off beer-drinking party songs, and there's nothing wrong with that; we need those. But I'm not the person to write them. If I'm going to spend my time writing a song and sharing it, I'd like it to be something people can relate to that's going to leave them a little better." Family Ties Tulsa C.A.R.E.S. Fairy Tree Purchased gifts must be returned by December 8, 2017 Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Family Ties is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBT parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Family Ties contact andy@grimesco.net The Fairy Tree is back and ready for you to stop by the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center to select a recipient in need. We adopt the clients of Tulsa CARES that are in need of clothing and other items. The suggested gift items are listed for your shopping convenience. Tulsa CARES provides social services to individuals affected by HIV/AIDS. Help us support those in our community so that they can have a happy holiday. For more information, please contact Olivia Cotter at olivia.cotter@okeq.org. Live Free! Coming Out Worksh op Amazon Smile Holiday shopping is easy with Amazon's Holiday Gift Guides. #StartWithaSmile at smile.amazon.com for your holiday gifts and Amazon donates to Oklahomans for Equality Inc. Amazon Smile Link amazons . . . . . ile ~_,.,,;, You shop. Amazon gives. No Shade for Plus Every Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 A new support group to bring together people who have found they are HIV positive and those who have been living with HIV for many years. The group will provide support, education, social activities and so much more. The group will be here at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center to provide a safe place to discuss issues and meet other people who are navigating their life being PLUS. Mondays 6 :00-7:00 p.m. ComingOut@OkEq.org Free to participate, this course is designed for individuals coming to terms with their sexuality with presentations on how to come out to family, friends and coworkers. Question and answer session in a supportive and informed environment. Please contact ComingOut@OkEq.org Lawyer in the Library November 8 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Lawyer in the Library is an opportunity to meet with a lawyer about topics such as family law (divorce, paternity, custody, child support), landlord/tenant , estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment necessary.. Healthcare Navigator 4/24/26, 4:08 PM �OkEq eNews November 8th, 2017 3 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-November-8th--201... Thursdays 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Do you need assistance with open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare? Meet with Mary Jones, Planned Parenthood's Healthcare Navigator. She will be more than happy to help anyone and everyone who is interested in enrolling with the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare. Contact Mary Jones at 918-587-4621 or mary.jones@ppgreatplains.org Counseling Services Counselors are donating their services to Oklahomans for Equality. Please be patient when setting up appointment times. It can take up to 2 weeks for them to find an available time to see you. Asexual Meeting Every other Tuesday Next meeting November 14, 7:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 It's the A in LGBTQA. Come join us for an affirming, open discussion at this peer-led group for individuals 18 and over who identify as asexual or are interested in discussing asexual issues. This is a place for asexuals to form community. Be a part of the first Tulsa asexual group. Asexuality can be defined in many different ways. Some of us identify as asexual because we are not interested in intercourse, but still want other forms of sex. Some of us identify as asexual because we cannot get sexually aroused. Others may identify as asexual because we are never attracted to anyone sexually. Dr. Kurt Choate Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a Sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required Contact Dr. Kurt Choate, LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org Some of us are in relationships with the opposite sex, some with the same sex, and others remain unattached our entire lives. EBA Mixer Wednesday November 15th, 6:00 p.m. Hosted by Angel's Pet Funeral Home and Crematory 6589 E. Broken Arrow Expressway Frontage Rd , Tulsa , OK 74145 OSU Tulsa Counseling Center Angel Askins' dream of offering a place where pets could receive the same special care and compassion as our human family members began over 20 years ago. Angel has been a licensed funeral director for over 33 years, with 20 years' experience as a crematory operator. Angel grew up on a farm in Paris, Arkansas, where she was surrounded by animals with a purpose, but not pets. She adopted her first dog at age 19 which led to many others that were all loved as if they were her child. When she was 17, she began working in a funeral home and found her true passion: helping others deal with grief and loss of those they loved. When her first beloved pet died, the idea for Angel's Pet Funeral Home and Crematory was born. Angel wanted there to be a place where families could bring their fourlegged family members that was dedicated just to them. JJ L• Pet Funeral Home & Cremat "I hope you can feel at ease knowing that someone who truly cares will be taking care of your baby as if they were one of my own." Visit Angel's Pet Funeral Home online You can join the EBA online, at one of our mixers or business meetings, or fill out and application at the Dennis R Neill Equality Center. E UALITY Alyssa Pasquini is a mental health counseling intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She is passionate about assisting clients who are a part of the LGBTQQIA+ community who experience a range of concerns including issues surrounding gender identity, sexual/ affectional orientation, and mood or anxiety concerns. Appointments with Alyssa can be made by calling the OSU Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 5 94-85 68 . Business Alliance The Equality Business Alliance networking mixers are terrific venues for you to meet prospective clients. Mixers are open to non-members as well as EBA members. Be sure to bring business cards, business information, brochures, etc. Hosting a networking mixer is a great way to showcase your business. You may host at your establishment or use the Equality Center. If you would like to host a mixer: please send an email to jose.vega@okeq.org for more information. Tulsa Writers, Ink. First and third Saturday of each month Next meeting November 18, 1:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Amanda Rogers is a mental health counseling intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She welcomes the opportunity to work with persons with concerns related to gender identity, sexual or affectional orientation, relationship issues, mood/anxiety concerns and trauma. She is passionate about social justice and working with the LGBTQQIA+ community. Appointments can be scheduled with Amanda by calling the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at 918-594-8568 . An LGBT inclusive group of writers providing support and resources to authors and writers regardless of where they are in their writing career. 4/24/26, 4:08 PM �OkEq eNews November 8th, 2017 4 of 12 ~ ~ Tulsa Writers, Ink.~ at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-November-8th--201... ~ ' Temple Hull is a mental health counseling intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She has experience counseling transgender, bisexual, lesbian, gay and asexual persons, and looks forward to working with all individuals represented in the bright colors of the rainbow flag. Appointments with Temple can be made by calling the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at 918-594-8568. Transgender Awareness Week: Day of Remembrance Monday, November 20, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Gather with OkEq to remember those Trangender men and woman who have lost their lives to senseless hate, bulling, and suicide. I • -:> • - ~ ,.__ • TR'ANSGENDER DAY • 0 • OF REM EM BRAN CE • 1 Affordable Care Healthcare Navigator Every Thursday 1:00-4:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 Do you need assistance with open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare? Meet with Mary Jones, Planned Parenthood's Healthcare Navigator, in the Rainbow Library. She will be more than happy to help anyone and everyone who is interested in enrolling with the Affordable Care Act. Join the Southern Pride Drum Group Every Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Merrill Reiter, M.S., is in the Counseling Psychology Doctoral Program at Oklahoma State University. She is a mental health counselor at OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. Merrill is passionate about social justice, advocacy and counseling. She enjoys working with people of all identities and strives to make her sessions a safe place for all clients. She has experience working with LGBTQ+ people and welcomes the opportunity to work with persons with concerns related to sexual or affectional orientation, gender identity, mood/ anxiety, depression, self-injury, death/grief, and those experiencing major changes or transitions in life. Appointments with Merrill can be made by calling the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 594-8568 Southern Pride drum group is the only drum group of its kind in the entire world, being the only drum group comprised of mainly 2 spirit (GLBT Native) members and their families. They have traveled all across the US and Canada singing for powwows, gatherings and Pride events for more than 10 years with more than 100 years of combined experience singing at the drum. Currently they are seeking to teach drumming and singing and drum etiquette at the Equality Center in Tulsa and add to their tight knit drum family. Come Home for the Holiday Thanksgiving Dinner Thursday November 23, 12:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 OkEq invites you to join us on Thanksgiving Day for a FREE community meal at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Please confirm your attendance by contacting Olivia Cotter at olivia.cotter@okeq.org or by calling 918-743-4297. Local affirming and inclusive congregations and OkEq provide a wonderful meal every year. The meal will be served at 12:00 p.m. Please arrive by 12:00 p.m. Kathy Kavanaugh is a doctoral counseling psychology intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She is dedicated to working with clients of all identities (including all sexual and affectional orientations, gender identities, races, ethnicities, and ages) from a multicultural perspective. Kathy works with clients to address concerns regarding anxiety, mood, sexual and gender identity development, and overall personal enrichment. To schedule an appointment with Kathy, please contact the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 594-8568. Lunch will be provided by: Joy Lutheran Church ELCA Fellowship Congregational Church UCC Unity Church of Christianity Parish Church of Saint Jerome Bethany Christian Church College Hill Presbyterian Church ---Christ Church Episcopal Boston Avenue United Methodist Church All Souls Unitarian Church St. Paul's United Methodist Diversity Christian Fellowship International East Side Christian Church University United Methodist Church PFLAG Tulsa ------- 4/24/26, 4:08 PM �OkEq eNews November 8th, 2017 5 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-November-8th--201... Muslims 4 Mercy Centenary United Methodist Mark Taracuk, MSEd, NCC is a doctoral student in counseling psychology at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. He received his master's degree in counseling from Indiana University and is a National Certified Counselor. Mark has past experience working with members of the LGBTQ+ community on a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, spiritual concerns, trauma, intimate partner violence, and concerns related to gender identity. Appointments with Mark can be made by calling the OSU Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 594-8568. World AIDS Day Turn Tulsa Red Friday, December 1, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 In honor of World AIDS Day we are turning Tulsa red. Wear Red and Remember. Wear your red ribbon, wear your fire engine red outfit, die your hair red, and remember. Remember those who died, those we lost, and those who are still fighting for their lives. Presentations, Candlighting ceremony, performances, testimonies and honoring those living with HIV/AIDS. "First Thursday" Art Opening Melanie Potts - "Light Fantastic" Thursday, December 7th, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 The December Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature an exhibit of works by Melanie Potts in a show titled "Light Fantastic", beginning with a reception on Thursday, December 7th from 6-9pm and continuing throughout the month. Melanie Potts was born in Fort Hood, Texas and now lives in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She has several exhibits and series to her credit; this series - Light Fantastic - focuses on the idea of seeing something that is taken for granted and even looked down upon - that "something" is light pollution. Her inspiration for this series comes from her having lived in the country. When she is in the suburbs and in cities, she speaks of what's missing: "The lack of stars has always been a notable thing; at night in the country, you could tell how far you were from the city by the glow in the sky and like many, I learned to detest that city glow because it blocked out the lights of the stars. Then as time progressed I learned to see the direct lights around me, rather than look up. I looked forward to see the brilliant lights that surround us each night. Thinking of these lights and the missing starlight, I realized that if we view lights as just that - a combination of chemical and electric reactions then the light of the stars start to seem less brilliant compared to the light of the car facing you at an intersection." Jennie Martin is a Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate and Counseling Psychology Doctoral Intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She enjoys working with LGBTQQIA+ community members on a wide variety of topics including relationship/family concerns, body image, community advocacy, religiosity/ spirituality concerns, trauma, and more. She has experience with family and couples counseling and is passionate about advocating for social justice. Appointments can be scheduled with Jennie by calling the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at 918-594-8568. The show begins with a reception on Thursday, December 7th from 6-9pm where there will be a door prize drawn of the artist's work. The show continues throughout the month. www.okeq.org PFLAG Holiday Brunch Non-Binary Support Group Saturday, December 9, 1 1:00 a.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 PFLAG Tulsa is hosting a holiday brunch for parents of LGBTQ individuals. Enjoy a wonderful holiday meal with parents who support their LGBTQ children. Please RSVP to Olivia.cotter@okeq.org ., Third Wednesday of each month from 7-9 p.m. A new support group for folks who identify with non-binary genders, including but not limited to, genderqueer, genderfluid, agender, bigender, neutrois, genderflux, and more. This group will be a safe space to discuss our identities, receive support, and build a strong non-binary community in Tulsa. For information contact Vic Wiener at vfwiener@gmail.com PFLAG TULSA CHAPTER OkEq Holiday Shopping Market Saturday December 9, 12:00 - 5:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 We invite you to join us for our 2nd annual OkEq Holiday Shopping Market. Part of the proceeds from the event will benefit the Dennis R Neill Equality Center. If you would like to be part of the fun and be a vendor at this year market please contact program director Jose Vega by email. Jose.vega@okeq.org Tulsa Project Theatre Season 2017-2018 Tulsa Performing Arts Center - Charles E. Norman Theatre 110 E 2nd St, Tulsa, OK 74103 Tulsa Project Theatre (TPT), the city's only theatre company operating under an Actors Equity Association (AEA) contract, and has announced its 2017-2018 season. Three of the season's productions are in collaboration with other AEA affiliates - two from Oklahoma City and one with whom fans of the hit TV shows, Big Bang Theory and Speechless, may be familiar. In February 2018, TPT returns to the intimate Norman Theatre at the Tulsa PAC to present the Regional Premiere of John Ross Bowie's FOUR CHORDS AND A GUN. This brand new non-musical play centers on the iconic punk band, The Ramones, as they record their fifth album with eccentric music producer, Phil Spector. Focusing on the period in 1979-1980 when the band stood on the edge of breaking out, and Spector needed a hit, this intense black comedy sheds light on an important and overlooked moment in rock history. FOUR CHORDS AND A GUN was written by actor and comedian John Ross Bowie, best known for his role as Barry Kripke in the CBS show THE BIG BANG THEORY and currently as Jimmy Dimeo on the ABC show SPEECHLESS. FOUR CHORDS AND A GUN runs February 16-25, 2018. Southern Pride Drum Group Every Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Southern Pride drum group is the only drum group of its kind in the entire world, being the only drum comprised of mainly 2 spirit (GLBT Native) members and their families. They have travelled all across the US and Canada singing for powwows, gatherings and Pride events for more than 10 years with more than 100 years of combined experience singing at the drum. Currently they are seeking to teach drumming and singing and drum etiquette at the Equality Center in Tulsa and add to their tight knit drum family. SOS Group Mondays 7:00 pm This open Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) Recovery and Sobriety Group meets every Monday at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information, visit www.SOSTulsa.org 4/24/26, 4:08 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/1422f053379a09de3f5b0de911a64a90.pdf e163eb32b186dfd1397cf0e856498e6c PDF Text Text OkEq eNews November 14th, 2017 1 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-November-14th--20... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq eNews e news okl:ihom:ms for equality Tulsa C.A.R.E.S. Fairy Tree November 14th, 2017 In This Issue Tulsa C.A.R.E.S. Fairy Tree Come Home for the Holiday Thanksgiving Dinner November EBA Mixer Transgender Awareness Week: Day of Remembrance Out 2 Enroll Purchased gifts must be returned by December 8, 2017 Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 World AIDS Day Turn Tulsa Red The Fairy Tree is back and ready for you to stop by the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center to select a recipient in need. We adopt the clients of Tulsa CARES that are in need of clothing and other items. The suggested gift items are listed for your shopping convenience. Tulsa CARES provides social services to individuals affected by HIV/AIDS. Help us support those in our community so that they can have a happy holiday. OkEq Holiday Shopping Market On This Shining Night "First Thursday" Art Opening PFLAG Holiday Brunch Out 2 Enroll November Volunteer of the Month November Video eNews Amazon Smile For more information, please contact Olivia Cotter at olivia.cotter@okeq.org. No Shade for Plus Asexual Meeting Tulsa Writers, Ink Affordable Care Healthcare Navigator TULSA PROJECT THEATRE Out 2 Enroll Pride Store Paul Harrison, Fairy Tree Decorator, with Toby Jenkins Rainbow Library 2017 Hope Conference Out 2 Enroll Come Home for the Holiday Thanksgiving Dinner Bullying Prevention Conference Thursday November 23, 12:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 OkEq invites you to join us on Thanksgiving Day for a FREE community meal at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Please confirm your attendance by contacting Olivia Cotter at olivia.cotter@okeq.org or by calling 918-743-4297. Local affirming and inclusive congregations and OkEq provide a wonderful meal every year. The meal will be served at 12:00 p.m. Please arrive by 12:00 p.m. Lunch will be provided by: Joy Lutheran Church ELCA Fellowship Congregational Church UCC -----Unity Church of Christianity Parish Church of Saint Jerome Bethany Christian Church College Hill Presbyterian Church ----Christ Church Episcopal Boston Avenue United Methodist Church All Souls Unitarian Church St. Paul's United Methodist Diversity Christian Fellowship International East Side Christian Church University United Methodist Church PFLAG Tulsa Muslims 4 Mercy Centenary United Methodist Amazon Smile Shop Now Holiday shopping is easy with Amazon's Holiday Gift Guides. #StartWithaSmile at smile.amazon.com for your holiday gifts and Amazon donates to Oklahomans for Equality Inc. amazons ..._,..., mile You shop. Amazon gives. OkEq Board Meeting Monthly Meeting 7:00 p.m. Thursday, November 16 Dennis R. Neill Equality Center All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members OkEq Art Exhibition EBA Mixer Wednesday November 15th, 6:00 p.m. Hosted by Angel's Pet Funeral Home and Crematory 6589 E. Broken Arrow Expressway Frontage Rd , Tulsa , OK 74145 Angel Askins' dream of offering a place where pets could receive the same special care and compassion as our human family members began over 20 years ago. Angel has been a licensed funeral director for over 33 years, with 20 years' experience as a crematory operator. Angel grew up on a farm in Paris, Arkansas, where she was surrounded by animals with a purpose, but not pets. She adopted her first dog at age 19 which led to many others that were all loved as if they were her child. When she was 17, she began working in a funeral home and found her true passion: helping others deal with grief and loss of those they loved. When her first beloved pet died, the idea for Angel's Pet Funeral Home and Crematory was born. Angel wanted there to be a place where families could bring their fourlegged family members that was dedicated just to them. The November Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature an exhibit of works by Mallory Taylor. The show begins with a reception on Thursday, November 2nd from 6-9pm where there will be a door prize drawn of the artist's work. The show continues throughout the month. Mallory Taylor is a self-taught artist born in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She is of Osage, Cherokee, Blackfoot, Crow, Black Dutch and Irish decent. Her acrylic paintings and pencil drawings are expressionistic in nature. In an attempt to preserve her Native American culture through her contemporary style, she will often include handwritten explanations of the stories and historical artifacts represented within her work. "I hope you can feel at ease knowing that someone who truly cares will be taking care of your baby as if they were one of my own." 4/24/26, 4:09 PM �OkEq eNews November 14th, 2017 2 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-November-14th--20... Visit Angel's Pet Funeral Home online You can join the EBA online, at one of our mixers or business meetings, or fill out and application at the Dennis R Neill Equality Center. E UALITY Business Alliance Family Ties The Equality Business Alliance networking mixers are terrific venues for you to meet prospective clients. Mixers are open to non-members as well as EBA members. Be sure to bring business cards, business information, brochures, etc. Hosting a networking mixer is a great way to showcase your business. You may host at your establishment or use the Equality Center. If you would like to host a mixer: please send an email to jose.vega@okeq.org for more information. Family Ties is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBT parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Family Ties contact andy@grimesco.net Transgender Awareness Week: Day of Remembrance Monday, November 20, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Gather with OkEq to remember those Trangender men and woman who have lost their lives to senseless hate, bullying, and suicide. I • J • - _; TRANSGENDER DAY • 0 • OF REMEMBRANCE e # Live Free! Coming Out Worksh op - - I Mondays 6 :00-7:00 p.m. ComingOut@OkEq.org GOT QUESTIONS ABOUT OPEN ENROLLMENT? WHAT HAS CHANGED? WHAT HASN'T CHANGED? ~ Deadline: ~ Healthcare.gov December 15th Free to participate, this course is designed for individuals coming to terms with their sexuality with presentations on how to come out to family, friends and coworkers. Question and answer session in a supportive and informed environment. Please contact ComingOut@OkEq.org Lawyer in the Library November 8 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Lawyer in the Library is an opportunity to meet with a lawyer about topics such as family law (divorce, paternity, custody, child support), landlord/tenant , estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment necessary.. Healthcare Navigator is open for business ~ Deadline: December 15th ~ You may qualify for a discount on insurance ~ Deadline: December 15th ~ You're still protected from discrimination 4/24/26, 4:09 PM �OkEq eNews November 14th, 2017 3 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-November-14th--20... Check out your hea lth insurance options at healthcare.gov Thursdays 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Do you need assistance with open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare? Meet with Mary Jones, Planned Parenthood's Healthcare Navigator. She will be more than happy to help anyone and everyone who is interested in enrolling with the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare. Contact Mary Jones at 918-587-4621 or mary.jones@ppgreatplains.org Counseling Services Counselors are donating their services to Oklahomans for Equality. Please be patient when setting up appointment times. It can take up to 2 weeks for them to find an available time to see you. Dr. Kurt Choate Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a Sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required Contact Dr. Kurt Choate, LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org OSU Tulsa Counseling Center World AIDS Day Turn Tulsa Red Friday, December 1, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 In honor of World AIDS Day we are turning Tulsa red. Wear Red and Remember. Wear your red ribbon, wear your fire engine red outfit, die your hair red, and remember. Remember those who died, those we lost, and those who are still fighting for their lives. Presentations, Candlighting ceremony, performances, testimonies and honoring those living with HIV/AIDS. Alyssa Pasquini is a mental health counseling intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She is passionate about assisting clients who are a part of the LGBTQQIA+ community who experience a range of concerns including issues surrounding gender identity, sexual/ affectional orientation, and mood or anxiety concerns. Appointments with Alyssa can be made by calling the OSU Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 5 94-85 68 . Amanda Rogers is a mental health counseling intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She welcomes the opportunity to work with persons with concerns related to gender identity, sexual or affectional orientation, relationship issues, mood/anxiety concerns and trauma. She is passionate about social justice and working with the LGBTQQIA+ community. Appointments can be scheduled with Amanda by calling the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at 918-594-8568 . 4/24/26, 4:09 PM �OkEq eNews November 14th, 2017 4 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-November-14th--20... Temple Hull is a mental health counseling intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She has experience counseling transgender, bisexual, lesbian, gay and asexual persons, and looks forward to working with all individuals represented in the bright colors of the rainbow flag. Appointments with Temple can be made by calling the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at 918-594-8568. Merrill Reiter, M.S., is in the Counseling Psychology Doctoral Program at Oklahoma State University. She is a mental health counselor at OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. Merrill is passionate about social justice, advocacy and counseling. She enjoys working with people of all identities and strives to make her sessions a safe place for all clients. She has experience working with LGBTQ+ people and welcomes the opportunity to work with persons with concerns related to sexual or affectional orientation, gender identity, mood/ anxiety, depression, self-injury, death/grief, and those experiencing major changes or transitions in life. Appointments with Merrill can be made by calling the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 594-8568 "First Thursday" Art Opening Melanie Potts - "Light Fantastic" Thursday, December 7th, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 The December Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature an exhibit of works by Melanie Potts in a show titled "Light Fantastic", beginning with a reception on Thursday, December 7th from 6-9pm and continuing throughout the month. Melanie Potts was born in Fort Hood, Texas and now lives in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She has several exhibits and series to her credit; this series - Light Fantastic - focuses on the idea of seeing something that is taken for granted and even looked down upon - that "something" is light pollution. Her inspiration for this series comes from her having lived in the country. When she is in the suburbs and in cities, she speaks of what's missing: "The lack of stars has always been a notable thing; at night in the country, you could tell how far you were from the city by the glow in the sky and like many, I learned to detest that city glow because it blocked out the lights of the stars. Then as time progressed I learned to see the direct lights around me, rather than look up. I looked forward to see the brilliant lights that surround us each night. Thinking of these lights and the missing starlight, I realized that if we view lights as just that - a combination of chemical and electric reactions then the light of the stars start to seem less brilliant compared to the light of the car facing you at an intersection." The show begins with a reception on Thursday, December 7th from 6-9pm where there will be a door prize drawn of the artist's work. The show continues throughout the month. www.okeq.org Parents Holiday Brunch Sponsored by PFLAG Saturday, December 9, 10:30 a.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Kathy Kavanaugh is a doctoral counseling psychology intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She is dedicated to working with clients of all identities (including all sexual and affectional orientations, gender identities, races, ethnicities, and ages) from a multicultural perspective. Kathy works with clients to address concerns regarding anxiety, mood, sexual and gender identity development, and overall personal enrichment. To schedule an appointment with Kathy, please contact the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 594-8568. PFLAG SACHAP R The Holiday Mom and Dad's Brunch Tulsa PFLAG invites you to the Holiday Brunch Especially for Moms, Dads, and Allies on Saturday, December 9, 10:30 a.m. 4/24/26, 4:09 PM �OkEq eNews November 14th, 2017 5 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-November-14th--20... Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 East 4th Street, Tulsa, OK 74120 Mark Taracuk, MSEd, NCC is a doctoral student in counseling psychology at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. He received his master's degree in counseling from Indiana University and is a National Certified Counselor. Mark has past experience working with members of the LGBTQ+ community on a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, spiritual concerns, trauma, intimate partner violence, and concerns related to gender identity. Appointments with Mark can be made by calling the OSU Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 594-8568. Please RSVP by Thursday, December 7, Nancymcdo@aol.com Catered by TW's AFAB Catering. OkEq Holiday Shopping Market Saturday December 9, 12:00 - 5:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 Jennie Martin is a Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate and Counseling Psychology Doctoral Intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She enjoys working with LGBTQQIA+ community members on a wide variety of topics including relationship/family concerns, body image, community advocacy, religiosity/ spirituality concerns, trauma, and more. She has experience with family and couples counseling and is passionate about advocating for social justice. Appointments can be scheduled with Jennie by calling the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at 918-594-8568. We invite you to join us for our 2nd annual OkEq Holiday Shopping Market. Part of the proceeds from the event will benefit the Dennis R Neill Equality Center. If you would like to be part of the fun and be a vendor at this year market please contact program director Jose Vega by email. Jose.vega@okeq.org OU1' , .ENROLL #KnowYourRights YOU SHOULD NEVER FACE DISCRIMINATION IN HEALTH INSURANCE OR HEALTH CARE. Non-Binary Support Group Third Wednesday of each month from 7-9 p.m. A new support group for folks who identify with non-binary genders, including but not limited to, genderqueer, genderfluid, agender, bigender, neutrois, genderflux, and more. This group will be a safe space to discuss our identities, receive support, and build a strong non-binary community in Tulsa. For information contact Vic Wiener at vfwiener@gmail.com Southern Pride Drum Group Every Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Southern Pride drum group is the only drum group of its kind in the entire world, being the only drum comprised of mainly 2 spirit (GLBT Native) members and their families. They have travelled all across the US and Canada singing for powwows, gatherings and Pride events for more than 10 years with more than 100 years of combined experience singing at the drum. Currently they are seeking to teach drumming and singing and drum etiquette at the Equality Center in Tulsa and add to their tight knit drum family. If this happens to you, you have rights. To learn more, visit out2enroll.org/faqs/1557-2/ SOS Group Mondays 7:00 pm This open Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) Recovery and Sobriety Group meets every Monday at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information, visit www.SOSTulsa.org 4/24/26, 4:09 PM �OkEq eNews November 14th, 2017 6 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-November-14th--20... November Volunteer of the Month Tamra Jennings Tamra Jennings started volunteering in February or March 2017, because her son passed away of natural causes and her Aunts donated to have his name on the Wall of Remembrance. "Since his name hangs here, it is where I want and need to be", states Tamra. Her favorite part of volunteering at the center is interacting with the staff but mainly the people who come in. We have our "regulars" and she just adores some of them. When Tamra is not volunteering she is a wife and Mom. She has been married to her husband Jonathan for 21 years and they have a 14 year old old daughter named Sarah. Sarah is involved in Softball and Band at Broken Arrow so she keeps Tamra busy. Tamra also writes a grief blog and works to raise funds for their son's Memorial Endowment at RSU. Tamra says "I am really looking forward to helping at a Bingo night as I hear they are quite fun! I haven't gotten to participate in many events yet since I just got involved this year. I did march in Pride giving out 'Free Mom Hugs'". And she enthusiastically encourages everyone to volunteer - " Yes! Yes! Yes! People should definitely volunteer. There is something that volunteering here does to my heart. It may be because we lost our son but, being here in this environment which is so positive and loving is amazing. Seeing all the good work the center does brings joy to me." Thank you for your enthusiasm, Tamra! If you would like to volunteer, click here Asexual Meeting Every other Tuesday It's the A in LGBTQA. Come join us for an affirming, open discussion at this peer-led group for individuals 18 and over who identify as asexual or are interested in discussing asexual issues. This a place for asexuals to form community. Be a part of the first Tulsa asexual group. Asexuality can be defined in many different ways. Some of us identify as asexual because we are not interested in intercourse, but still want other forms of sex. Some of us identify as asexual because we cannot get sexually aroused. Others may identify as asexual because we are never attracted to anyone sexually. Some of us are in relationships with the opposite sex, some with the same sex, and others remain unattached our entire lives. Brought to You Bi the Letter B Second Tuesday and fourth Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. or contact Jose Vega at jose.vega@okeq.org November Video eNews The group is open to all bi, pan, queer, fluid folks and their allies. No Shade for Plus Every Tuesday Amazon Smile Holiday shopping is easy with Amazon's Holiday Gift Guides. #StartWithaSmile at smile.amazon.com for your holiday gifts and Amazon donates to Oklahomans for Equality Inc. Amazon Smile Link A new support group to bring together people who have found they are HIV positive and those who have been living with HIV for many years. The group will provide support, Education, Social activities and so much more. The group will be here at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center to provide a safe place to discuss issues and meet other people who are navigating their life being PLUS. amazons. . . . . ·le ~~ You shop. Amazon gives. SAGE Tulsa (Service & Advocacy For Gay Elders) Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan No Shade for Plus Every Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 4/24/26, 4:09 PM �OkEq eNews November 14th, 2017 7 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-November-14th--20... A new support group to bring together people who have found they are HIV positive and those who have been living with HIV for many years. The group will provide support, education, social activities and so much more. The group will be here at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center to provide a safe place to discuss issues and meet other people who are navigating their life being PLUS. Tulsa Area Prime Timers s. 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 Tulsa Writers, Ink. First and third Saturday of each month An LGBT inclusive group of writers providing support and resources to authors and writers regardless of where they are in their writing career. v Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:30 pm (First time interview required before attending) Email sharon.queen@okeq.org The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. Asexual Meeting Every other Tuesday Next meeting November 14, 7:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 It's the A in LGBTQA. Come join us for an affirming, open discussion at this peer-led group for individuals 18 and over who identify as asexual or are interested in discussing asexual issues. This is a place for asexuals to form community. Be a part of the first Tulsa asexual group. Lambda Al-Anon Group Every Friday 7 p.m. Asexuality can be defined in many different ways. Some of us identify as asexual because we are not interested in intercourse, but still want other forms of sex. Some of us identify as asexual because we cannot get sexually aroused. Others may identify as asexual because we are never attracted to anyone sexually. Some of us are in relationships with the opposite sex, some with the same sex, and others remain unattached our entire lives. Survivors of Incest Anonymous Tulsa Writers, Ink. Every Saturday 12:30 pm First and third Saturday of each month Next meeting November 18, 1:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 An LGBT inclusive group of writers providing support and resources to authors and writers regardless of where they are in their writing career. ~ Tulsa Writers, Ink~ SIA strives to empower those who have survived childhood sexual abuse (who are not abusing any child), who want to become survivors and thrivers. For more information, visit siawso.org j 1 at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center ~ " - -:; ft Game Night Affordable Care Healthcare Navigator Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno Every Thursday 1:00-4:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 Do you need assistance with open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare? Meet with Mary Jones, Planned Parenthood's Healthcare Navigator, in the Rainbow Library. She will be more than happy to help anyone and everyone who is interested in enrolling with the Affordable Care Act. Tulsa Project Theatre Season 2017-2018 Tulsa Performing Arts Center - Charles E. Norman Theatre Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Room Rentals 4/24/26, 4:09 PM �OkEq eNews November 14th, 2017 8 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-November-14th--20... 110 E 2nd St, Tulsa, OK 74103 Tulsa Project Theatre (TPT), the city's only theatre company operating under an Actors Equity Association (AEA) contract, and has announced its 2017-2018 season. Three of the season's productions are in collaboration with other AEA affiliates - two from Oklahoma City and one with whom fans of the hit TV shows, Big Bang Theory and Speechless, may be familiar. In February 2018, TPT returns to the intimate Norman Theatre at the Tulsa PAC to present the Regional Premiere of John Ross Bowie's FOUR CHORDS AND A GUN. This brand new non-musical play centers on the iconic punk band, The Ramones, as they record their fifth album with eccentric music producer, Phil Spector. Focusing on the period in 1979-1980 when the band stood on the edge of breaking out, and Spector needed a hit, this intense black comedy sheds light on an important and overlooked moment in rock history. FOUR CHORDS AND A GUN was written by actor and comedian John Ross Bowie, best known for his role as Barry Kripke in the CBS show THE BIG BANG THEORY and currently as Jimmy Dimeo on the ABC show SPEECHLESS. FOUR CHORDS AND A GUN runs February 16-25, 2018. TICK...TICK...BOOM! is an autobiographical musical by Jonathan Larson, the late Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Awardwinning composer of Rent, which tells the story of a composer and the sacrifices he made to achieve his big break, eventually leading to a Broadway blockbuster. His girlfriend wants to get married and move out of the city, his best friend is making big bucks on Madison Avenue and, yet, Jon is still waiting tables and trying to write the great American rock musical. Set in 1990, this compelling story of personal discovery embraces the universal ideal of holding onto your dreams through life's most difficult challenges. Before RENT, there was TICK...TICK...BOOM! The production will run for a weekend in Oklahoma City before arriving in Tulsa for a limited run on April 27 - 29, 2018. Tulsa Project Theatre will close its seventh season in the Liddy Doenges Theatre with another Oklahoma Premiere of the rock opera LIZZIE, set to run July 13-22, 2018. On a sweltering summer morning in 1892, in a small new England city, a prominent business man and his wife were brutally axed to death in their home. Their youngest daughter, Lizzie Borden was the prime suspect and her trial was a coast-to-coast media sensation. LIZZIE features four women fronting a six-piece rock band. LIZZIE is sex, rage, betrayal, blood, murder, and American mythology set to a scorching rock score. Visit www.tulsaprojecttheatre.com for more information ---- The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has many spaces for your next meeting or event. To check dates, reserve your next event or receive pricing information, contact sharon.queen@okeq.org Stop by for a quick view of the Event Center and pick up a space rental sheet. EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and community. Workforce Oklahoma Access Point Open every day Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-by-step instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. HEALTH INSURANCE FOR LESS THAN $20/MONTH That's what ANY 27-YEAR OLD making $25,000/year can find in half of the country. H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Friday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 7 pm Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. Intimate Partner Violence& Sexual Assault Survivor Support Group First Wednesday of each month from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Domestic violence is the use of physical, sexual, threatening or emotional force to frighten, intimidate and control an intimate partner. This support and educational group is for individuals who have survived domestic violence and are ready to explore their personal healing process and find hope. The group will provide emotional support, information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal, and may include specific goals such as creating a safety plan, reducing risk of future violence, increasing positive coping skills and addressing the impact of trauma. Sexual assault is any forced or coerced sexual activity, such as unwanted touching or forced penetration committed against a person's will or without consent. This support group will meet together to discuss their experiences, share ideas, and provide emotional support for one another. Additionally, highly trained providers will offer information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal. Specific goals for sessions may include crises stabilization, safety planning, increasing self-regulatory skills, addressing trauma through cognitive processing, reconnecting to support systems, family and the community, and preventing re-victimization. All services are free of charge, and confidentiality is paramount. For more information contact Jim Scholl at 918.631.2722. Equality Center Pride Store 2017 Tulsa Pride Shirts are still a vailable in the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Pride Store for $20.00 4/24/26, 4:09 PM �OkEq eNews November 14th, 2017 9 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-November-14th--20... MISSION: Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Toby Jenkins Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org Be sure to "Like" the OkEq Pride Store Facebook page to keep up with the new items and new sale items Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library "The Transgender Phenomenon" Written by: Richard Ekins and Dave King A full length documentary film recounting the events surrounding the widely publicized and controversial raid of a Fort Worth, Texas gay bar in 2009. Following a sordid aftermath, Fort Worth would become a leader in LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender) equality. However, that journey was not smooth and without controversies. Witness history unfold as this film documents that journey from the perspective of eyewitnesses, activists and politicians who helped change the city. Narrated by television icon and Emmy nominated actress, Meredith Baxter. Olivia Cotter Office Manager Olivia.Cotter@OkEq.org Find this selection and more by visiting the Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library . Sharon Queen Facilities Coordinator Sharon.Queen@OkEq.org Jose Vega Program Coordinator Jose.Vega@OkEq.org Alex Wade Special Projects Alex.Wade@OkEq.org OkEq Board and Trustees 4/24/26, 4:09 PM �OkEq eNews November 14th, 2017 10 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-November-14th--20... Executive Committee Rev. Geoffrey Brewster, President Stuart Ashworth, Esq, Vice President Jan Baldwin, Secretary Paul Allen, Treasurer Sharon Bishop-Baldwin, At Large Board of Directors Christopher Brecht-Smith, Esq Alyssa Bryant, Esq Sheena Grewal Darci Hazelwood, DO Ben Matthews Mike Redman, Esq Chris Shoaf Al Triggs Robin VanMeter John Williams Board of Advisors Laura Arrowsmith, DO Peter Brennan Jamie Catlett Michael Farr Joann Frizell Andrew Gordon Tamra Beth Jennings Marcia Labooth Keesee Amanda Lowe Andrew McClain Jim Scholl Mikeal Vaughn William Vaughn Community Advisors Erin Christy Karen Gilbert Deborah Gist, EdD Christina Mendoza Denise Reid Jane Wiseman Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt David Nelson Kris Wilmes 4/24/26, 4:09 PM �OkEq eNews November 14th, 2017 11 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-November-14th--20... 2017 BULLYING PREVENTION CONFERENCE Featuring Dr. Tracy Vaillancourt Dr. Tracy Vaillancourt ls a Canada Research C a,r In O,lldren's Mental H aIth and Viol nee Preveo 10n t l e Univ lty of Ott wa Or Valllancourt's research xamanes the tin betw en bully ng and m ntal Jt , with part,cular focus o soc J neurosc, nee. Sh Is currently fund d by l e C.lnadld ln~lltut of It h R arch, the Social Sc nces and Humanities Council ct Canada, and the Ontario Mental Heal h Foundation. Focus - Understanding Mental Health Outcomes Among Bullied Youth: Biological Considerations The prevalence of behaviora l and emotional disorders among A rican students is lgh about 20')ji of youth have serious mental h a th probi ms. Th se problems are often chronic anci le d to signif1tant mpairment 1n school, ome, and community functioning. One root cause of m nt I h Ith dlfncult, s Is being bulled by peers. Indeed, long1tud1nal studies point to a causal relalion between e posur to bu lying and subsequent mental health probl m . Importantly ow .v r, not all youlh bPcomi- unw II a~ consequ ncla' of poor peer treatment In this presentation, the h terog n ty In m ntal h al h outco discuss d with specific fo cus on t s o1 bullied youth is rol s of gen tics, nevrophyslolo11V, and neuroendocrlnotogy Educators, Mental-Health Providers, Parents, Advocates and All Interested In Bullying Prevention RSVP HERE to Attend Thursday, Nov mb r 3()lh 8 :45 m to Noon Evening Encore Presentation ov mb r 30'" from 7 8:30 pm Tulsa Tech Le I y Campus • C.lre r Cent r NO RSVP Necessary ~ EJ O KEEP CALM 4/24/26, 4:09 PM �OkEq eNews November 14th, 2017 12 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-November-14th--20... r----- -- ----- -- ----- -- ----- -- ----- ----- -- ----- -- ----- -- ----- -- ----- -- ----- -------------------------------, Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Hours: Mon - Sat Noon-9 p.m. | Sun Noon-6 p.m. Oklahomans for Equality | 621 E. 4th Street | Tulsa, OK 74120 | 918.743.4297 www.okeq.org I 4/24/26, 4:09 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/b1b7e39b72cba57267b8a19531ad1c1d.pdf 41c9ef57f4f2771f60f9f0e08a31418d PDF Text Text OkEq eNews November 22nd, 2017 1 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-November-22nd--2... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq eNews e news okl:ihom:ms for equality Tulsa C.A.R.E.S. Fairy Tree November 22nd, 2017 In This Issue Tulsa C.A.R.E.S. Fairy Tree Come Home for the Holiday Thanksgiving Dinner ACTION for DREAMers Out 2 Enroll World AIDS Day Turn Tulsa Red Challenging Beliefs in Nontraditional Relationships Purchased gifts must be returned by December 8, 2017 Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 On This Shining Night "First Thursday" Art Opening PFLAG Holiday Brunch The Fairy Tree is back and ready for you to stop by the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center to select a recipient in need. We adopt the clients of Tulsa CARES that are in need of clothing and other items. The suggested gift items are listed for your shopping convenience. Tulsa CARES provides social services to individuals affected by HIV/AIDS. Help us support those in our community so that they can have a happy holiday. OkEq Holiday Shopping Market Out 2 Enroll Sisters in Song Family Ties Holiday Party Coming Out Workshop For more information, please contact Olivia Cotter at olivia.cotter@okeq.org. Falala Ball December EBA Mixer November Volunteer of the Month November Video eNews Amazon Smile Out 2 Enroll No Shade for Plus Paul Harrison, Fairy Tree Decorator, with Toby Jenkins Asexual Meeting Tulsa Writers, Ink Affordable Care Healthcare Navigator TULSA PROJECT THEATRE Come Home for the Holiday Thanksgiving Dinner Thursday November 23, 12:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Pride Store Rainbow Library Out 2 Enroll OkEq invites you to join us on Thanksgiving Day for a FREE community meal at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Bullying Prevention Conference Please confirm your attendance by contacting Olivia Cotter at olivia.cotter@okeq.org or by calling 918-743-4297. " Local affirming and inclusive congregations and OkEq provide a wonderful meal every year. The meal will be served at 12:00 p.m. Please arrive by 12:00 p.m. Lunch will be provided by: Joy Lutheran Church ELCA Fellowship Congregational Church UCC ----Unity Church of Christianity Parish Church of Saint Jerome Bethany Christian Church College Hill Presbyterian Church ---Christ Church Episcopal Boston Avenue United Methodist Church All Souls Unitarian Church St. Paul's United Methodist Diversity Christian Fellowship International East Side Christian Church University United Methodist Church PFLAG Tulsa Muslims 4 Mercy Centenary United Methodist Amazon Smile Shop Now Holiday shopping is easy with Amazon's Holiday Gift Guides. #StartWithaSmile at smile.amazon.com for your holiday gifts and Amazon donates to Oklahomans for Equality Inc. amazons ..._,.., mile You shop. Amazon gives. OkEq Board Meeting TW's AFAB Catering Monthly Meeting 7:00 p.m. Thursday, December 21 Dennis R. Neill Equality Center All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members OkEq Art Exhibition Join ACTIO Tut a for ACTION for DREAMers: Tulsans Speak Out on DACA Location: St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church The November Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature an exhibit of works by Mallory Taylor. The show begins with a reception on Thursday, November 2nd from 6-9pm, where there will be a door prize drawn of the artist's work. The show continues throughout the month. Mallory Taylor is a self-taught artist born in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She is of Osage, Cherokee, Blackfoot, Crow, Black Dutch and Irish descent. Her acrylic paintings and pencil drawings are expressionistic in nature. In an attempt to preserve her Native 4/24/26, 4:09 PM �OkEq eNews November 22nd, 2017 2 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-November-22nd--2... American culture through her contemporary style, she will often include handwritten explanations of the stories and historical artifacts represented within her work. November 30th from 7:00 p .m . to 8:30 p .m . ACTO~ ----=c=J- - - - - ALLIE0 COMMUNITIES OF TULSA INSPIRING OUR NEIGHBORHOODS R VP QR Cod Family Ties GOT QUESTIONS ABOUT OPEN ENROLLMENT? WHAT HAS CHANGED? WHAT HASN'T -------~ CHANGED? ~ Deadline: 5r' Healthcare.gov December 15th 5r' Deadline: Live Free! Coming Out Worksh op is open for business 5r' You may qualify for a December 15th 5r' Deadline: Family Ties is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBT parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Family Ties contact andy@grimesco.net discount on insurance 5r' You're still protected December 15th from discrimination Mondays 6 :00-7:00 p.m. ComingOut@OkEq.org Free to participate, this course is designed for individuals coming to terms with their sexuality with presentations on how to come out to family, friends and coworkers. Question and answer session in a supportive and informed environment. Please contact ComingOut@OkEq.org Lawyer in the Library December 13 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Check out your health insurance options at healthcare.gov Lawyer in the Library is an opportunity to meet with a lawyer about topics such as family law (divorce, paternity, custody, child support), landlord/tenant , estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment necessary.. Healthcare Navigator World AIDS Day Turn Tulsa Red Friday, December 1, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 In honor of World AIDS Day we are turning Tulsa red. Wear Red and Remember. Wear your red ribbon, wear your fire engine red outfit, die your hair red, and remember. Remember those who died, those we lost, and those who are still fighting for their lives. Presentations, Candlighting ceremony, performances, testimonies and honoring those living with HIV/AIDS. 4/24/26, 4:09 PM �OkEq eNews November 22nd, 2017 3 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-November-22nd--2... Challenging Beliefs in Nontraditional Relationships Monday, December 4, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 This therapeutic discussion group provides a haven for individuals who engage in nontraditional relationship structures, with a focus on internal and social stigmas, personal belief systems, and the struggles surrounding this population. This group is open to individuals who take part in ethically nonmonogamous relationships (polyamory, swinging) and kink relationships. The Oklahoma Poly Network is a proud supporter of this group. Thursdays 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Do you need assistance with open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare? Meet with Mary Jones, Planned Parenthood's Healthcare Navigator. She will be more than happy to help anyone and everyone who is interested in enrolling with the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare. Contact Mary Jones at 918-587-4621 or mary.jones@ppgreatplains.org Counseling Services Counselors are donating their services to Oklahomans for Equality. Please be patient when setting up appointment times. It can take up to 2 weeks for them to find an available time to see you. Dr. Kurt Choate Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a Sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required Contact Dr. Kurt Choate, LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org OSU Tulsa Counseling Center "First Thursday" Art Opening Melanie Potts - "Light Fantastic" Thursday, December 7th, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 The December Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature an exhibit of works by Melanie Potts in a show titled "Light Fantastic", beginning with a reception on Thursday, December 7th from 6-9pm and continuing throughout the month. Melanie Potts was born in Fort Hood, Texas and now lives in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She has several exhibits and series to her credit; this series - Light Fantastic - focuses on the idea of seeing something that is taken for granted and even looked down upon - that "something" is light pollution. Her inspiration for this series comes from her having lived in the country. When she is in the suburbs and in cities, she speaks of what's missing: "The lack of stars has always been a notable thing; at night in the country, you could tell how far you were from the city by the glow in the sky and like many, I learned to detest that city glow because it blocked out the lights of the stars. Then as time progressed I learned to see the direct lights around me, rather than look up. I looked forward to see the brilliant lights that surround us each night. Thinking of these lights and the missing starlight, I realized that if we view lights as just that - a combination of chemical and electric reactions then the light of the stars start to seem less brilliant compared to the light of the car facing you at an intersection." Alyssa Pasquini is a mental health counseling intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She is passionate about assisting clients who are a part of the LGBTQQIA+ community who experience a range of concerns including issues surrounding gender identity, sexual/ affectional orientation, and mood or anxiety concerns. Appointments with Alyssa can be made by calling the OSU Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 5 94-85 68 . The show begins with a reception on Thursday, December 7th from 6-9pm, where there will be a door prize drawn of the artist's work. The show continues throughout the month. www.okeq.org Parents Holiday Brunch Sponsored by PFLAG Saturday, December 9, 10:30 a.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Amanda Rogers is a mental health counseling intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She 4/24/26, 4:09 PM �OkEq eNews November 22nd, 2017 4 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-November-22nd--2... welcomes the opportunity to work with persons with concerns related to gender identity, sexual or affectional orientation, relationship issues, mood/anxiety concerns and trauma. She is passionate about social justice and working with the LGBTQQIA+ community. Appointments can be scheduled with Amanda by calling the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at 918-594-8568 . PFLAG SAC A R The Holiday Mom and Dad's Brunch Tulsa PFLAG invites you to the Holiday Brunch Especially for Moms, Dads, and Allies on Saturday, December 9, 10:30 a.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 East 4th Street, Tulsa, OK 74120 Temple Hull is a mental health counseling intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She has experience counseling transgender, bisexual, lesbian, gay and asexual persons, and looks forward to working with all individuals represented in the bright colors of the rainbow flag. Appointments with Temple can be made by calling the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at 918-594-8568. Please RSVP by Thursday, December 7, Nancymcdo@aol.com Catered by TW's AFAB Catering. Merrill Reiter, M.S., is in the Counseling Psychology Doctoral Program at Oklahoma State University. She is a mental health counselor at OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. Merrill is passionate about social justice, advocacy and counseling. She enjoys working with people of all identities and strives to make her sessions a safe place for all clients. She has experience working with LGBTQ+ people and welcomes the opportunity to work with persons with concerns related to sexual or affectional orientation, gender identity, mood/ anxiety, depression, self-injury, death/grief, and those experiencing major changes or transitions in life. Appointments with Merrill can be made by calling the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 594-8568 OkEq Holiday Shopping Market Saturday December 9, 12:00 - 5:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 We invite you to join us for our 2nd annual OkEq Holiday Shopping Market. Part of the proceeds from the event will benefit the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. If you would like to be part of the fun and be a vendor at this year's market, please contact program director Jose Vega by email. Jose.vega@okeq.org OU1' ~:ENROLL #KnowYourRights YOU SHOULD NEVER FACE DISCRIMINATION IN HEALTH INSURANCE OR HEALTH CARE. I Kathy Kavanaugh is a doctoral counseling psychology intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She is dedicated to working with clients of all identities (including all sexual and affectional orientations, gender identities, races, ethnicities, and ages) from a multicultural perspective. Kathy works with clients to address concerns regarding anxiety, mood, sexual and gender identity development, and overall personal enrichment. To schedule an appointment with Kathy, please contact the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 594-8568. ~-..,"'°" ~ ~-_,.._. """ ..,__....DIHIU~ll..au. 4/24/26, 4:09 PM �OkEq eNews November 22nd, 2017 5 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-November-22nd--2... If this happens to you, you have rights. To learn more, visit out2enroll.org/faqs/1557-2/ Sisters ittSotts Mark Taracuk, MSEd, NCC is a doctoral student in counseling psychology at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. He received his master's degree in counseling from Indiana University and is a National Certified Counselor. Mark has past experience working with members of the LGBTQ+ community on a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, spiritual concerns, trauma, intimate partner violence, and concerns related to gender identity. Appointments with Mark can be made by calling the OSU Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 594-8568. Jennie Martin is a Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate and Counseling Psychology Doctoral Intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She enjoys working with LGBTQQIA+ community members on a wide variety of topics including relationship/family concerns, body image, community advocacy, religiosity/ spirituality concerns, trauma, and more. She has experience with family and couples counseling and is passionate about advocating for social justice. Appointments can be scheduled with Jennie by calling the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at 918-594-8568. Non-Binary Support Group 2017 Third Wednesday of each month from 7-9 p.m. A new support group for folks who identify with non-binary genders, including but not limited to, genderqueer, genderfluid, agender, bigender, neutrois, genderflux, and more. This group will be a safe space to discuss our identities, receive support, and build a strong non-binary community in Tulsa. For information contact Vic Wiener at vfwiener@gmail.com St. .1vtattfiew's Tpiscopa{ Cfiurcfi 601 N. Laie 'Drive SanaSyrinas OX 74063 Vecem6er 9, 2017 7 :00 P.1vt 'Reception to f o{[ow in Parisfi Jfa{[ ,r __ ~ _c. _..__ --- .c...__._c. -- - ~- r _ _ - ~--- 4/24/26, 4:09 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/d75caa5219de4f89cf8c9c28a9b6abe5.pdf d765b171f448d711e4a0021a415786e0 PDF Text Text OkEq eNews November 29th, 2017 1 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-November-29th--20... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq eNews November 29th, 2017 okl::ihom:ms for equality news In This Issue World AIDS Day Turn Tulsa Red Dr. Laura Arrowsmith ACTION for DREAMers Out 2 Enroll Tulsa C.A.R.E.S. Fairy Tree World AIDS Day Turn Tulsa Red Challenging Beliefs in Nontraditional Relationships Friday, December 1, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Guys Dine Too In honor of World AIDS Day we are turning Tulsa red. Wear Red and Remember. Wear your red ribbon, wear your fire engine red outfit, die your hair red, and remember. Remember those who died, those we lost, and those who are still fighting for their lives. On This Shining Night "First Thursday" Art Opening Out 2 Enroll Presentations, Candlighting ceremony, performances, testimonies and honoring those living with HIV/AIDS. PFLAG Holiday Brunch OkEq Holiday Shopping Market Sisters in Song Family Ties Holiday Party Coming Out Workshop Dr. Laura Arrowsmith Out 2 Enroll "When Doctors Refuse to See Transgender Patients, the Consequences Can Be Dire" Washington Post Article, November 26, 2017 Falala Ball December EBA Mixer Amazon Smile Dr. Laura Arrowsmith is an Oklahoma native who has made great strides in the health of Transgender Oklahomans. OkEq is very proud of her and the work she is doing. No Shade for Plus Out 2 Enroll Asexual Meeting Dr. Laura Arrowsmith is a radiologist in Tulsa, Oklahoma and has been in practice for 38 years. Laura received her medical degree from Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences and is a member of the World Professional Association for Transgender Health. For decades, Laura has provided medical care for transgender patients and been an active member of the transgender community. She does a large amount of teaching and activism for the transgender community, having given numerous presentations about transgender basics and transgender issues. Laura retired as Director of Transgender programs (Director of Gender Studies) at Oklahomans for Equality, and presently serves on the board of advisors. Laura joined the NCTE (Nation Center for Transgender Equality) board in 2011 and has been actively helping NCTE educate the transgender community on health care issues. Affordable Care Healthcare Navigator TULSA PROJECT THEATRE November Volunteer of the Month November Video eNews Pride Store Rainbow Library Out 2 Enroll Read Dr. Arrowsmith's article here Amazon Smile Shop Now Join ACT IO Holiday shopping is easy with Amazon's Holiday Gift Guides. #StartWithaSmile at smile.amazon.com for your holiday gifts and Amazon donates to Oklahomans for Equality Inc. Tul a for ACTION for DREAMers: Tulsans Speak Out on DACA Location: St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church November 30th from 7:00 p .m . to 8:30 p .m . amazonsmile ~ You shop. Amazon gives. OkEq Board Meeting Monthly Meeting 7:00 p.m. Thursday, December 21 Dennis R. Neill Equality Center All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members OkEq Art Exhibition ACTO~ The November Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature an exhibit of works by Mallory Taylor. The show begins with a reception on Thursday, November 2nd from 6-9pm, where there will be a door prize drawn of the artist's work. The show continues throughout the month. - - - - -=a - -- - - - ALLIED COMMUNffiES OF TULSA INSPIRING OUR NEIGHBORHOODS lil!'-~lil 4/24/26, 4:10 PM �OkEq eNews November 29th, 2017 2 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-November-29th--20... - R VP QR Cod e / Mallory Taylor is a self-taught artist born in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She is of Osage, Cherokee, Blackfoot, Crow, Black Dutch and Irish descent. Her acrylic paintings and pencil drawings are expressionistic in nature. In an attempt to preserve her Native American culture through her contemporary style, she will often include handwritten explanations of the stories and historical artifacts represented within her work. 01n ' ]ENROLL Hil\ct lJSA DON'T BE A STATISTIC QUEER PEOPLE UNINSURED: TRANS PEOPLE UNINSURED: BISEXUAL PEOPLE UNINSURED: Family Ties 25% Family Ties is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBT parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Family Ties contact andy@grimesco.net LEARN ABOUT YOUR HEALTH INSURANCE OPTIONS NOW AT WWW.HEALTHCARE.GOV Live Free! Coming Out Worksh op Source Cemer for American Progress, 'Ml) Repe,rhr19 tl>e Affordable care Act,. Bod Melicone for LGBT Communues. 2017 Tulsa C.A.R.E.S. Fairy Tree Purchased gifts must be returned by December 8, 2017 Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Mondays 6 :00-7:00 p.m. ComingOut@OkEq.org The Fairy Tree is back and ready for you to stop by the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center to select a recipient in need. We adopt the clients of Tulsa CARES that are in need of clothing and other items. The suggested gift items are listed for your shopping convenience. Tulsa CARES provides social services to individuals affected by HIV/AIDS. Help us support those in our community so that they can have a happy holiday. Free to participate, this course is designed for individuals coming to terms with their sexuality with presentations on how to come out to family, friends and coworkers. Question and answer session in a supportive and informed environment. Please contact ComingOut@OkEq.org For more information, please contact Olivia Cotter at olivia.cotter@okeq.org. Lawyer in the Library December 13 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Paul Harrison, Fairy Tree Decorator, with Toby Jenkins Challenging Beliefs in Nontraditional Relationships Lawyer in the Library is an opportunity to meet with a lawyer about topics such as family law (divorce, paternity, custody, child support), landlord/tenant , estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment necessary Monday, December 4, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 4/24/26, 4:10 PM �OkEq eNews November 29th, 2017 3 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-November-29th--20... This therapeutic discussion group provides a haven for individuals who engage in nontraditional relationship structures, with a focus on internal and social stigmas, personal belief systems, and the struggles surrounding this population. This group is open to individuals who take part in ethically nonmonogamous relationships (polyamory, swinging) and kink relationships. The Oklahoma Poly Network is a proud supporter of this group. Healthcare Navigator Guys Dine Too Tuesday December 5, 6:30 p.m. Bangkok Thai Buffet 3313 E. 32nd Pl., Tulsa, OK We use authentic Thai food without M.S.G one of your friends will tell you about us we have a lunch and dinner buffet both different prices lunch buffet is $9.20 and our dinner buffet is $10.99 Saturday is always dinner price and same goes for holidays. We have been open since 1977 and still here always looking for new fans so come in and try it out. we still celebrate 37 years of excellent service. Visit Bangkok Thai Buffet online. RSVP to Richard Haley at GuysDineToo@gmail.com Thursdays 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Do you need assistance with open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare? Meet with Mary Jones, Planned Parenthood's Healthcare Navigator. She will be more than happy to help anyone and everyone who is interested in enrolling with the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare. Contact Mary Jones at 918-587-4621 or mary.jones@ppgreatplains.org Counseling Services Counselors are donating their services to Oklahomans for Equality. Please be patient when setting up appointment times. It can take up to 2 weeks for them to find an available time to see you. Dr. Kurt Choate Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a Sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required Contact Dr. Kurt Choate, LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org OSU Tulsa Counseling Center "First Thursday" Art Opening Melanie Potts - "Light Fantastic" Thursday, December 7th, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 The December Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature an exhibit of works by Melanie Potts in a show titled "Light Fantastic", beginning with a reception on Thursday, December 7th from 6-9pm and continuing throughout the month. Melanie Potts was born in Fort Hood, Texas and now lives in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She has several exhibits and series to her credit; this series - Light Fantastic - focuses on the idea of seeing something that is taken for granted and even looked down upon - that "something" is light pollution. Alyssa Pasquini is a mental health counseling intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She is passionate about assisting clients who are a part of the LGBTQQIA+ community who experience a range of concerns including issues surrounding gender identity, sexual/affectional orientation, and mood or anxiety concerns. Appointments with Alyssa can be made by calling the OSU Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 5 94-85 68 . Her inspiration for this series comes from her having lived in the country. When she is in the suburbs and in cities, she speaks of what's missing: "The lack of stars has always been a notable thing; at night in the country, you could tell how far you were from the city by the glow in the sky and like many, I learned to detest that city glow because it blocked out the lights of the stars. Then as time progressed I learned to see the direct lights around me, rather than look up. I looked forward to see the brilliant lights that surround us each night. Thinking of these lights and the missing starlight, I realized that if we view lights as just that - a combination of chemical and electric reactions then the light of the stars start to seem less brilliant compared to the light of the car facing you at an intersection." 4/24/26, 4:10 PM �OkEq eNews November 29th, 2017 4 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-November-29th--20... The show begins with a reception on Thursday, December 7th from 6-9pm, where there will be a door prize drawn of the artist's work. The show continues throughout the month. www.okeq.org Amanda Rogers is a mental health counseling intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She welcomes the opportunity to work with persons with concerns related to gender identity, sexual or affectional orientation, relationship issues, mood/anxiety concerns and trauma. She is passionate about social justice and working with the LGBTQQIA+ community. Appointments can be scheduled with Amanda by calling the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at 918-594-8568 . Temple Hull is a mental health counseling intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She has experience counseling transgender, bisexual, lesbian, gay and asexual persons, and looks forward to working with all individuals represented in the bright colors of the rainbow flag. Appointments with Temple can be made by calling the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at 918-594-8568. Merrill Reiter, M.S., is in the Counseling Psychology Doctoral Program at Oklahoma State University. She is a mental health counselor at OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. Merrill is passionate about social justice, advocacy and counseling. She enjoys working with people of all identities and strives to make her sessions a safe place for all clients. She has experience working with LGBTQ+ people and welcomes the opportunity to work with persons with concerns related to sexual or affectional orientation, gender identity, mood/anxiety, depression, self-injury, death/grief, and those experiencing major changes or transitions in life. Appointments with Merrill can be made by calling the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 594-8568 Parents Holiday Brunch Sponsored by PFLAG Saturday, December 9, 10:30 a.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 4/24/26, 4:10 PM �OkEq eNews November 29th, 2017 5 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-November-29th--20... PFLAG TU SA A R The Holiday Mom and Dad's Brunch Tulsa PFLAG invites you to the Holiday Brunch Especially for Moms, Dads, and Allies on Saturday, December 9, 10:30 a.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 East 4th Street, Tulsa, OK 74120 Please RSVP by Thursday, December 7, Nancymcdo@aol.com Catered by TW's AFAB Catering. OkEq Holiday Shopping Market Saturday December 9, 12:00 - 4:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 We invite you to join us for our 2nd annual OkEq Holiday Shopping Market. Part of the proceeds from the event will benefit the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. If you would like to be part of the fun and be a vendor at this year's market, please contact program director Jose Vega by email. Jose.vega@okeq.org Kathy Kavanaugh is a doctoral counseling psychology intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She is dedicated to working with clients of all identities (including all sexual and affectional orientations, gender identities, races, ethnicities, and ages) from a multicultural perspective. Kathy works with clients to address concerns regarding anxiety, mood, sexual and gender identity development, and overall personal enrichment. To schedule an appointment with Kathy, please contact the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 594-8568. Mark Taracuk, MSEd, NCC is a doctoral student in counseling psychology at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. He received his master's degree in counseling from Indiana University and is a National Certified Counselor. Mark has past experience working with members of the LGBTQ+ community on a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, spiritual concerns, trauma, intimate partner violence, and concerns related to gender identity. Appointments with Mark can be made by calling the OSU Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 594-8568. Sisters ittSoYts Jennie Martin is a Licensed Professional Counselor - Candidate and Counseling Psychology Doctoral Intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She enjoys working with LGBTQQIA+ community members on a wide variety of topics including relationship/family concerns, body image, community advocacy, religiosity/spirituality concerns, trauma, and more. She has experience with family and couples counseling and is passionate about advocating for social justice. Appointments can be scheduled with Jennie by calling the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at 918-594-8568. 4/24/26, 4:10 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/085fc1d9287fc387543d855c151a071b.pdf 59044208c1cf1e5899c33edb2a8efc3f PDF Text Text OkEq eNews December 6th, 2017 1 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-December-6th--201... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq eNews Tulsa C.A.R.E.S. Fairy Tree Wrapped gifts must be returned by December 8, 2017 e December 6th, 2017 okl::ihom:ms for equality news In This Issue Tulsa C.A.R.E.S. Fairy Tree December Video eNews "First Thursday" Art Opening Out 2 Enroll PFLAG Holiday Brunch OkEq Holiday Shopping Market Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Family Ties Holiday Party Oklahomans for Equality is grateful for all the fairies in Tulsa! All of the Fairy Tree recipients have been adopted, thanks to our generous community. We just want to remind those of you who have adopted to please return your wrapped gifts with the card by December 8th. If you missed the chance to adopt, you may bring additional wrapped gifts to the center by December 8th. The most requested gifts this year were fleece or electric blankets, housewares, and small kitchen appliances and gadgets. Coming Out Workshop On This Shining Night Sisters in Song Out 2 Enroll Fa La La Ball S.A.G.E. Holiday Light Tour and Dinner December EBA Mixer We adopt the clients of Tulsa CARES that are in need of clothing and other items. The suggested gift items are listed for your shopping convenience. Tulsa CARES provides social services to individuals affected by HIV/AIDS. Help us support those in our community so that they can have a happy holiday. Amazon Smile Dr. Laura Arrowsmith No Shade for Plus Out 2 Enroll For more information, please contact Olivia Cotter at olivia.cotter@okeq.org. Asexual Meeting Affordable Care Healthcare Navigator TULSA PROJECT THEATRE Paul Harrison, Fairy Tree Decorator, with Toby Jenkins Pride Store Out 2 Enroll December Video eNews Amazon Smile Shop Now Holiday shopping is easy with Amazon's Holiday Gift Guides. #StartWithaSmile at smile.amazon.com for your holiday gifts and Amazon donates to Oklahomans for Equality Inc. "First Thursday" Art Opening Melanie Potts - "Light Fantastic" Thursday, December 7th, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 amazons mile --..._,;, You shop. Amazon gives. OkEq Board Meeting Monthly Meeting 7:00 p.m. Thursday, December 21 Dennis R. Neill Equality Center All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members OkEq Art Exhibition The November Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature an exhibit of works by Mallory Taylor. The show begins with a reception on Thursday, November 2nd from 6-9pm, where there will be a door prize drawn of the artist's work. The show continues throughout the month. The December Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature an exhibit of works by Melanie Potts in a show titled "Light Fantastic", beginning with a reception on Thursday, December 7th from 6-9pm and continuing throughout the month. Melanie Potts was born in Fort Hood, Texas and now lives in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She has several exhibits and series to her credit; this series - Light Fantastic focuses on the idea of seeing something that is taken for granted and even looked down upon - that "something" is light pollution. Her inspiration for this series comes from her having lived in the country. When she is in the suburbs and in cities, she speaks of what's missing: "The lack of Mallory Taylor is a self-taught artist born in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She is of Osage, Cherokee, Blackfoot, Crow, Black Dutch and Irish descent. Her acrylic paintings and pencil drawings are expressionistic in nature. In an attempt to preserve her Native American culture through her contemporary style, she will often include handwritten explanations of the stories 4/24/26, 4:10 PM �OkEq eNews December 6th, 2017 2 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-December-6th--201... stars has always been a notable thing; at night in the country, you could tell how far you were from the city by the glow in the sky and like many, I learned to detest that city glow because it blocked out the lights of the stars. Then as time progressed I learned to see the direct lights around me, rather than look up. I looked forward to see the brilliant lights that surround us each night. Thinking of these lights and the missing starlight, I realized that if we view lights as just that - a combination of chemical and electric reactions - then the light of the stars start to seem less brilliant compared to the light of the car facing you at an intersection." and historical artifacts represented within her work. The show begins with a reception on Thursday, December 7th from 6-9pm, where there will be a door prize drawn of the artist's work. The show continues throughout the month. www.okeq.org / OUT ~]ENROLL HiNct USA DON'T BE A STATISTIC QUEER PEOPLE UNINSURED: TRA S PEOPLE UNINSURED: Family Ties BISEXUAL PEOPLE UNINSURED: Family Ties is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBT parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Family Ties contact andy@grimesco.net 25% Live Free! Coming Out Worksh op LEARN ABOUT YOUR HEALTH INSURANCE OPTIONS NOW AT WWW.HEALTHCARE.GOV Source Con.er for Amencan Progre55 Why Re!)e811119 tile A ordabfe care Act,. Bod Me<icone for LGBT Commun Parents Holiday Brunch Sponsored by PFLAG 2017 Mondays 6 :00-7:00 p.m. ComingOut@OkEq.org Free to participate, this course is designed for individuals coming to terms with their sexuality with presentations on how to come out to family, friends and coworkers. Question and answer session in a supportive and informed environment. Please contact ComingOut@OkEq.org Saturday, December 9, 10:30 a.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Lawyer in the Library December 13 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. PFLAG , ULSA Lawyer in the Library is an opportunity to meet with a lawyer about topics such as family law (divorce, paternity, custody, child support), landlord/tenant , estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment necessary A The Holiday Mom and Dad's Brunch Healthcare Navigator Tulsa PFLAG invites you to the Holiday Brunch Especially for Moms, Dads, and Allies on Saturday, December 9, 10:30 a.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 East 4th Street, Tulsa, OK 74120 4/24/26, 4:10 PM �OkEq eNews December 6th, 2017 3 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-December-6th--201... Please RSVP by Thursday, December 7, Nancymcdo@aol.com Catered by TW's AFAB Catering. OkEq Holiday Shopping Market Saturday December 9, 12:00 - 4:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 We invite you to join us for our 2nd annual OkEq Holiday Shopping Market. Part of the proceeds from the event will benefit the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. If you would like to be part of the fun and be a vendor at this year's market, please contact program director Jose Vega by email. Jose.vega@okeq.org Thursdays 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Do you need assistance with open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare? Meet with Mary Jones, Planned Parenthood's Healthcare Navigator. She will be more than happy to help anyone and everyone who is interested in enrolling with the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare. Contact Mary Jones at 918-587-4621 or mary.jones@ppgreatplains.org Counseling Services Counselors are donating their services to Oklahomans for Equality. Please be patient when setting up appointment times. It can take up to 2 weeks for them to find an available time to see you. Family Ties Holiday Party Sunday, December 10, 3:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Come celebrate the holiday season with Santa and Mrs. Claus! Family Ties will be hosting from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm on December 10th at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. There will be sweet treats, drinks, and holiday cheer!! Family Ties is a group of, and for, gay families in the Tulsa area, and those who support them. Dr. Kurt Choate Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a Sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required Contact Dr. Kurt Choate, LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org OSU Tulsa Counseling Center Alyssa Pasquini is a mental health counseling intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She is passionate about assisting clients who are a part of the LGBTQQIA+ community who experience a range of concerns including issues surrounding gender identity, sexual/affectional orientation, and mood or anxiety concerns. Appointments with Alyssa can be made by calling the OSU Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 5 94-85 68 . 4/24/26, 4:10 PM �OkEq eNews December 6th, 2017 4 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-December-6th--201... Amanda Rogers is a mental health counseling intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She welcomes the opportunity to work with persons with concerns related to gender identity, sexual or affectional orientation, relationship issues, mood/anxiety concerns and trauma. She is passionate about social justice and working with the LGBTQQIA+ community. Appointments can be scheduled with Amanda by calling the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at 918-594-8568 . 2017 t . Jvtattfiew ·s 'Episcoya( Cfiurcfi 601 N. Laie 'Dr~ve SanaSprines OX 74063 'Decem6er 9, 2017 7:00 PJvt 'Reception to f o([ow in Parisfi Jfa([ :for 'T'iciet orfurtfier information P(ease ca([ (918) 630-9794 or (918) 809-9751 Coming Out Workshop Monday, December 11, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Sara Griffey is a Clinical Counseling intern with Bellevue University. She has experience working with LGBT+ clients, homeless youth, individuals struggling with mood disorders, anxiety, and trauma. She currently works with survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. She welcomes the opportunity to work with persons with concerns related to nontraditional relationships (polyamory, kink, etc.), as well as the other areas listed above. She is passionate about advocacy and public policy in order to ensure that proper treatment is available for any individual seeking services. It is a safe space to share experiences about coming out and discuss topics as it relates to doing so. By sharing struggles and victories the group allows those newly coming out and who have been out for a while to learn from others. All are welcome to join in the discussion whether Lesbian, Gay, Bi, or Trans Please contact center@OkEq.org or call 918-743-4297 Temple Hull is a mental health counseling intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She has experience counseling transgender, bisexual, lesbian, gay and asexual persons, and looks forward to working with all individuals represented in the bright colors of the rainbow flag. Appointments with Temple can be made by calling the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at 918-594-8568. Merrill Reiter, M.S., is in the Counseling Psychology Doctoral Program at Oklahoma State University. She is a mental health counselor at OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. Merrill is passionate about social justice, advocacy and counseling. She enjoys working with people of all identities and strives to make her sessions a safe place for all clients. She has experience working with LGBTQ+ people and welcomes the opportunity to work with persons with concerns related to sexual or affectional orientation, gender identity, mood/anxiety, depression, self-injury, death/grief, and those experiencing major changes or transitions in life. Appointments with Merrill can be made by calling the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 594-8568 Any question or information please email Jose.vega@okeq.org 4/24/26, 4:10 PM �OkEq eNews December 6th, 2017 5 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-December-6th--201... Kathy Kavanaugh is a doctoral counseling psychology intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She is dedicated to working with clients of all identities (including all sexual and affectional orientations, gender identities, races, ethnicities, and ages) from a multicultural perspective. Kathy works with clients to address concerns regarding anxiety, mood, sexual and gender identity development, and overall personal enrichment. To schedule an appointment with Kathy, please contact the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 594-8568. Mark Taracuk, MSEd, NCC is a doctoral student in counseling psychology at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. He received his master's degree in counseling from Indiana University and is a National Certified Counselor. Mark has past experience working with members of the LGBTQ+ community on a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, spiritual concerns, trauma, intimate partner violence, and concerns related to gender identity. Appointments with Mark can be made by calling the OSU Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 594-8568. Fa La La Ball Saturday, December 16, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 The 10th Annual Fa La La Ball will be held Saturday, December 16, 2017 from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Jennie Martin is a Licensed Professional Counselor - Candidate and Counseling Psychology Doctoral Intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She enjoys working with LGBTQQIA+ community members on a wide variety of topics including relationship/family concerns, body image, community advocacy, religiosity/spirituality concerns, trauma, and more. She has experience with family and couples counseling and is passionate about advocating for social justice. Appointments can be scheduled with Jennie by calling the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at 918-594-8568. 4/24/26, 4:10 PM �OkEq eNews December 6th, 2017 6 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-December-6th--201... Don your gay apparel and join us for the 10th annual Falala Ball! This nice and naughty evening will include live entertainment, cash bar and light hor d'oeuvres. Admission is any of the following: Can goods and toiletries for St Jerome Parish Food Pantry Can goods for Diversity Christian Center Food Pantry Pet Food for Friend for a Friend Toys for Women in Recovery Non-Binary Support Group Third Wednesday of each month from 7-9 p.m. A new support group for folks who identify with non-binary genders, including but not limited to, genderqueer, genderfluid, agender, bigender, neutrois, genderflux, and more. This group will be a safe space to discuss our identities, receive support, and build a strong non-binary community in Tulsa. For information contact Vic Wiener at vfwiener@gmail.com Live Entertainment Carmela Hill & Double Treble The Nerve Pills Quentin Marcellis Mariel Luna "You think you are a holiday drag queen" lip sync contest Raffle Prizes Dedication of the Equality Quilt Designed by Karen Hendricks 8:00 p.m. ceremony Child Care is available in our Kids Holiday Party on the second level. Please RSVP to olivia.cotter@okeq.org if your children will be attending. S.A.G.E. Holiday Light Tour and Dinner Tuesday, December 19, 4:00 p.m. Meet at Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 We will meet at the Equality Center and travel to Muskogee where we will tour Honor Heights Park Garden of Lights. After a drive-thru tour of the garden we will be having dinner at Gino's Italian restaurant. All we ask that you contribute $5.00 for gas. Dinner will be at your expense. Honor Heights Park - Experience animated displays and over 1,000,000 shimmering lights at Muskogee's annual Garden of Lights. Drive through Honor Heights Park and view 120 acres of trees, bushes and water areas decorated for the holiday season. Visit Garden of Lights and experience the natural beauty of the park filled with twinkling streams of light. View rose and azalea bushes illuminated with color, imitating their natural state during the blooming of spring. This Christmas light display will also feature lighted displays of deer, squirrels and birds scattered amongst a wide variety of trees wrapped in lights. Guests are invited to enjoy all this holiday beauty from the comfort of a hay ride or from an outdoor synthetic ice rink set up within the park called WinterSkate at the Papilion. Admission to Garden of Lights is free; however, donations are appreciated. Southern Pride Drum Group Every Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Southern Pride drum group is the only drum group of its kind in the entire world, being the only drum comprised of mainly 2 spirit (GLBT Native) members and their families. They have travelled all across the US and Canada singing for powwows, gatherings and Pride events for more than 10 years with more than 100 years of combined experience singing at the drum. Currently they are seeking to teach drumming and singing and drum etiquette at the Equality Center in Tulsa and add to their tight knit drum family. Gino's - Quality, service with a smile at a price that will make you happy, and food that is good to eat (while still being good for you ). We make everything FRESH right here because we care about what we feed our neighbors. For more information on Gino's click here SOS Group Please RSVP to olivia.cotter@okeq.org by December 13th. Mondays 7:00 pm This open Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) Recovery and Sobriety Group meets every Monday at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information, visit www.SOSTulsa.org EBA Mixer Wednesday December 20th, 6:00 p.m. Decopolis 502 S Boston Ave, Tulsa, OK 74103 Deco to Retro inspired Books, Toys and Gifts. Check out our Dancing Brush Art Classes held on the first floor in the Atomic Tiki Room! We also have regular DECOPOLIS Art Exhibitions featuring local artists. Asexual Meeting Next meeting December 12 It's the A in LGBTQA. Come join us for an affirming, open discussion at this peer-led group for individuals 18 and over who identify as asexual or are interested in discussing asexual issues. Visit Decopolis online You can join the EBA online, at one of our mixers or business meetings, or fill out and application at the Dennis R Neill Equality Center. This a place for asexuals to form community. Be a part of the first Tulsa asexual group. Asexuality can be defined in many different ways. Some of us identify as asexual because we are not interested in intercourse, but still want other forms of sex. Some of us identify as asexual because we cannot get sexually aroused. Others may identify as asexual because we are never attracted to anyone sexually. Some of us are in relationships with the opposite sex, some with the same sex, and others remain unattached our entire lives. 4/24/26, 4:10 PM �OkEq eNews December 6th, 2017 7 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-December-6th--201... E Brought to You Bi the Letter B ALITY Second Tuesday and fourth Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. usiness Alliance The group is open to all bi, pan, queer, fluid folks and their allies. The Equality Business Alliance networking mixers are terrific venues for you to meet prospective clients. Mixers are open to non-members as well as EBA members. Be sure to bring business cards, business information, brochures, etc. Hosting a networking mixer is a great way to showcase your business. You may host at your establishment or use the Equality Center. If you would like to host a mixer: please send an email to jose.vega@okeq.org for more information. Amazon Smile Holiday shopping is easy with Amazon's Holiday Gift Guides. #StartWithaSmile at smile.amazon.com for your holiday gifts and Amazon donates to Oklahomans for Equality Inc. Amazon Smile Link amazons ,,........_,.,,;, • e No Shade for Plus Every Tuesday A new support group to bring together people who have found they are HIV positive and those who have been living with HIV for many years. The group will provide support, Education, Social activities and so much more. The group will be here at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center to provide a safe place to discuss issues and meet other people who are navigating their lives being PLUS. You shop. Amazon gives. Dr. Laura Arrowsmith "When Doctors Refuse to See Transgender Patients, the Consequences Can Be Dire" Washington Post Article, November 26, 2017 Dr. Laura Arrowsmith is an Oklahoma native who has made great strides in the health of Transgender Oklahomans. OkEq is very proud of her and the work she is doing. Dr. Laura Arrowsmith is a radiologist in Tulsa, Oklahoma and has been in practice for 38 years. Laura received her medical degree from Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences and is a member of the World Professional Association for Transgender Health. For decades, Laura has provided medical care for transgender patients and been an active member of the transgender community. She does a large amount of teaching and activism for the transgender community, having given numerous presentations about transgender basics and transgender issues. Laura retired as Director of Transgender programs (Director of Gender Studies) at Oklahomans for Equality, and presently serves on the board of advisors. Laura joined the NCTE (Nation Center for Transgender Equality) board in 2011 and has been actively helping NCTE educate the transgender community on health care issues. Read Dr. Arrowsmith's article here No Shade for Plus Every Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 SAGE Tulsa (Service & Advocacy For Gay Elders) Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan ■ . Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 A new support group to bring together people who have found they are HIV positive and those who have been living with HIV for many years. The group will provide support, education, social activities and so much more. The group will be here at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center to provide a safe place to discuss issues and meet other people who are navigating their lives being PLUS. 4/24/26, 4:10 PM �OkEq eNews December 6th, 2017 8 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-December-6th--201... Tulsa Writers, Ink. First and third Saturday of each month An LGBT inclusive group of writers providing support and resources to authors and writers regardless of where they are in their writing career. v Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:30 pm (First time interview required before attending) Email sharon.queen@okeq.org The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. Lambda Al-Anon Group Every Friday 7 p.m. Survivors of Incest Anonymous Every Saturday 12:30 pm HEALTH INSURANCE FOR LESS THAN SIA strives to empower those who have survived childhood sexual abuse (who are not abusing any child), who want to become survivors and thrivers. For more information, visit siawso.org $20/MONTH That's what ANY 27-YEAR OLD making $25,000/year can find in half of the country. Game Night Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Room Rentals The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has many spaces for your next meeting or event. To check dates, reserve a space for your next event or receive pricing information, contact olivia.cotter@okeq.org Stop by for a quick view of the Event Center and pick up a space rental sheet. Asexual Meeting Next meeting December 12, 7:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 EBA Directory The Equality 4/24/26, 4:10 PM �OkEq eNews December 6th, 2017 9 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-December-6th--201... It's the A in LGBTQA. Come join us for an affirming, open discussion at this peer-led group for individuals 18 and over who identify as asexual or are interested in discussing asexual issues. This is a place for asexuals to form community. Be a part of the first Tulsa asexual group. Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and community. Asexuality can be defined in many different ways. Some of us identify as asexual because we are not interested in intercourse, but still want other forms of sex. Some of us identify as asexual because we cannot get sexually aroused. Others may identify as asexual because we are never attracted to anyone sexually. Some of us are in relationships with the opposite sex, some with the same sex, and others remain unattached our entire lives. Workforce Oklahoma Access Point Affordable Care Healthcare Navigator Every Thursday 1:00-4:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 Open every day Do you need assistance with open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare? Meet with Mary Jones, Planned Parenthood's Healthcare Navigator, in the Rainbow Library. She will be more than happy to help anyone and everyone who is interested in enrolling with the Affordable Care Act. Tulsa Project Theatre Season 2017-2018 Tulsa Performing Arts Center - Charles E. Norman Theatre 110 E 2nd St, Tulsa, OK 74103 Tulsa Project Theatre (TPT), the city's only theatre company operating under an Actors Equity Association (AEA) contract, and has announced its 2017-2018 season. Three of the season's productions are in collaboration with other AEA affiliates - two from Oklahoma City and one with whom fans of the hit TV shows, Big Bang Theory and Speechless, may be familiar. In February 2018, TPT returns to the intimate Norman Theatre at the Tulsa PAC to present the Regional Premiere of John Ross Bowie's FOUR CHORDS AND A GUN. This brand new non-musical play centers on the iconic punk band, The Ramones, as they record their fifth album with eccentric music producer, Phil Spector. Focusing on the period in 1979-1980 when the band stood on the edge of breaking out, and Spector needed a hit, this intense black comedy sheds light on an important and overlooked moment in rock history. FOUR CHORDS AND A GUN was written by actor and comedian John Ross Bowie, best known for his role as Barry Kripke in the CBS show THE BIG BANG THEORY and currently as Jimmy Dimeo on the ABC show SPEECHLESS. FOUR CHORDS AND A GUN runs February 16-25, 2018. TICK...TICK...BOOM! is an autobiographical musical by Jonathan Larson, the late Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Awardwinning composer of Rent, which tells the story of a composer and the sacrifices he made to achieve his big break, eventually leading to a Broadway blockbuster. His girlfriend wants to get married and move out of the city, his best friend is making big bucks on Madison Avenue and, yet, Jon is still waiting tables and trying to write the great American rock musical. Set in 1990, this compelling story of personal discovery embraces the universal ideal of holding onto your dreams through life's most difficult challenges. Before RENT, there was TICK...TICK...BOOM! The production will run for a weekend in Oklahoma City before arriving in Tulsa for a limited run on April 27 - 29, 2018. Tulsa Project Theatre will close its seventh season in the Liddy Doenges Theatre with another Oklahoma Premiere of the rock opera LIZZIE, set to run July 13-22, 2018. On a sweltering summer morning in 1892, in a small new England city, a prominent business man and his wife were brutally axed to death in their home. Their youngest daughter, Lizzie Borden was the prime suspect and her trial was a coast-to-coast media sensation. LIZZIE features four women fronting a six-piece rock band. LIZZIE is sex, rage, betrayal, blood, murder, and American mythology set to a scorching rock score. Visit www.tulsaprojecttheatre.com for more information ------ Equality Center Pride Store 2017 Tulsa Pride Shirts are still a vailable in the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Pride Store for $20.00 Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-by-step instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Friday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 7 pm Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. Intimate Partner Violence & Sexual Assault Survivor Support Group First Wednesday of each month from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Domestic violence is the use of physical, sexual, threatening or emotional force to frighten, intimidate and control an intimate partner. This support and educational group is for individuals who have survived domestic violence and are ready to explore their personal healing process and find hope. The group will provide emotional support, information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal, and may include specific goals such as creating a safety plan, reducing risk of future violence, increasing positive coping skills and addressing the impact of trauma. Sexual assault is any forced or coerced sexual activity, such as unwanted touching or forced penetration committed against a person's will or without consent. This support group will meet together to discuss their experiences, share ideas, and provide emotional support for one another. Additionally, highly trained providers will offer information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal. Specific goals for sessions may include crises stabilization, safety planning, increasing self-regulatory skills, addressing trauma through cognitive processing, reconnecting to support systems, family and the community, and preventing re-victimization. All services are free of charge, and confidentiality is paramount. For more information contact Jim Scholl at 918.631.2722. 4/24/26, 4:10 PM �OkEq eNews December 6th, 2017 10 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-December-6th--201... MISSION: Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. \ 1 '-. UI ~ CJ{ ~ , ~ " Toby Jenkins Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org Be sure to "Like" the OkEq Pride Store Facebook page to keep up with the new items and new sale items Olivia Cotter Office Manager Olivia.Cotter@OkEq.org Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library "This is Where it Ends" Written by: Marieke Nijamp This #1 New York Times Bestseller chronicles the 54 harrowing minutes of a school shooting and follows four students who must confront their greatest hopes, and darkest fears, as they come faceto-face with the boy with the gun. Sharon Queen Service Coordinator Veterans, Transgender and Indigenous People Sharon.Queen@OkEq.org 10:00 a.m. The principal of Opportunity, Alabama's high school finishes her speech, welcoming the entire student body to a new semester and encouraging them to excel and achieve. 10:02 a.m. The students get up to leave the auditorium for their next class. 10:03 The auditorium doors won't open. 10:05 Someone starts shooting. A Buzzfeed Best YA Book A Bustle.com Most-Anticipated YA Novel A Goodreads YA Best Books Pick A Goodreads Choice Award Finalist for Young Adult Fiction Kids Indie Next List Pick Jose Vega Program Director Jose.Vega@OkEq.org "Marieke Nijamp's brutal, powerful fictional account of a school shooting is important in its timelessness." - Bustle.com "A gritty, emotional, and suspenseful read although fictionalized, it reflects on a problematic and harrowing issue across the nations." - Buzzfeed "A compelling, brutal story of an unfortunately all-too familiar situation: a school shooting. Nijkamp portrays the events thoughtfully, recounting fifty-four intense minutes of bravery, love, and loss." - BookRiot Find this selection and more by visiting the Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library. OUT .gENROLL #KnowYourRights Alex Wade Volunteer & Pride Store Coordinator Alex.Wade@OkEq.org YOU SHOULD NEVER FACE n1c:rDIMIM ATlnM 4/24/26, 4:10 PM �OkEq eNews December 6th, 2017 11 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-December-6th--201... ..,.l~~"-11 ... lll~""I 1'-"1~ IN HEALTH INSURANCE OR HEALTH CARE. Luke Welvaert Facilities Cordinator Luke.Welvaert@OkEq.org Tracy Allen Special Projects Tracy.Allen@OkEq.org If this happens to you, you have rights. To learn more, visit out2enroll.org/faqs/1557-2/ Denise Polonchak Janitorial Services OkEq Board and Trustees Executive Committee Rev. Geoffrey Brewster, President Stuart Ashworth, Esq, Vice President Jan Baldwin, Secretary Paul Allen, Treasurer Sharon Bishop-Baldwin, At Large Board of Directors Christopher Brecht-Smith, Esq Alyssa Bryant, Esq Sheena Grewal Darci Hazelwood, DO Ben Matthews Mike Redman, Esq Chris Shoaf Al Triggs Robin VanMeter John Williams Board of Advisors Laura Arrowsmith, DO Peter Brennan Jamie Catlett Michael Farr Joann Frizell Andrew Gordon Tamra Beth Jennings Marcia Labooth Keesee Amanda Lowe Andrew McClain Jim Scholl Mikeal Vaughn William Vaughn Community Advisors Erin Christy Karen Gilbert Deborah Gist, EdD Christina Mendoza Denise Reid Jane Wiseman Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt David Nelson Kris Wilmes 4/24/26, 4:10 PM �OkEq eNews December 6th, 2017 12 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-December-6th--201... r----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------, Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Hours: Mon - Sat Noon-9 p.m. | Sun Noon-6 p.m. Oklahomans for Equality | 621 E. 4th Street | Tulsa, OK 74120 | 918.743.4297 www.okeq.org I 4/24/26, 4:10 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/026808e9fdf9e44eb3ba7d4063cc6cf7.pdf 784be737aa89ea89917af022476c7949 PDF Text Text OkEq eNews December 13th, 2017 1 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-December-13th--20... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq eNews e Free Yoga Class December 13th, 2017 okl:ihom:ins for equ:ility In This Issue news Free Yoga Class Fa La La Ball Free Art Class S.A.G.E. Holiday Light Tour and Dinner December EBA Mixer Out 2 Enroll Wednesday, December 13, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 2017 Holiday Service Schedule "First Thursday" Art Opening Know your target audience. Who are your most important customers, clients or prospects, and why? Know what is important to them and address their needs in your newsletter each month. Include a photo to make your newsletter even more appealing. Insert a "read on" link at the bottom of your article to drive traffic to your website. Links are tracked, allowing you to see which articles create the most interest for your readers. Amazon Smile No Shade for Plus Out 2 Enroll TULSA PROJECT THEATRE December Video eNews Pride Store Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library Fa La La Ball "White Christmas" Sing-A-Longs Saturday, December 16, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Winterlight The 10th Annual Fa La La Ball will be held Saturday, December 16, 2017 from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Out 2 Enroll Don your gay apparel and join us for the 10th annual Falala Ball! This nice and naughty evening will include live entertainment, cash bar and light hor d'oeuvres. Admission is any of the following: Can goods and toiletries for St Jerome Parish Food Pantry Can goods for Diversity Christian Center Food Pantry Pet Food for Friend for a Friend Toys for Women in Recovery Amazon Smile Shop Now Holiday shopping is easy with Amazon's Holiday Gift Guides. #StartWithaSmile at smile.amazon.com for your holiday gifts and Amazon donates to Oklahomans for Equality Inc. amazons ......__,,, mi le You shop. Amazon gives. OkEq Board Meeting Live Entertainment Carmela Hill & Double Treble The Nerve Pills Quentin Marcellis Mariel Luna Monthly Meeting 7:00 p.m. Thursday, December 21 Dennis R. Neill Equality Center All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members "You think you are a holiday drag queen" lip sync contest OkEq Art Exhibition Raffle Prizes The December Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature an exhibit of works by Melanie Potts in a show titled "Light Fantastic", beginning with a reception on Thursday, December 7th from 6-9pm and continuing throughout the month. Dedication of the Equality Quilt Designed by Karen Hendricks 8:00 p.m. ceremony Child Care is available in our Kids Holiday Party on the second level. Please RSVP to olivia.cotter@okeq.org if your children will be attending. Free Art Class Monday, December 18, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Join us for the OKEQ Free Art Class in our art gallery. all you will need is shading pencils, copy paper or any sort of white blank paper (just not notebook paper) and erasers. Light refreshments will be served. S.A.G.E. Holiday Light Tour and Dinner Melanie Potts was born in Fort Hood, Texas and now lives in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She has several exhibits and series to her credit; this series - Light Fantastic - focuses on the idea of seeing something that is taken for granted and even looked down upon - that "something" is light pollution. Family Ties Tuesday, December 19, 4:00 p.m. 4/24/26, 4:11 PM �OkEq eNews December 13th, 2017 2 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-December-13th--20... Meet at Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 We will meet at the Equality Center and travel to Muskogee where we will tour Honor Heights Park Garden of Lights. After a drive-thru tour of the garden we will be having dinner at Gino's Italian restaurant. All we ask that you contribute $5.00 for gas. Dinner will be at your expense. Honor Heights Park - Experience animated displays and over 1,000,000 shimmering lights at Muskogee's annual Garden of Lights. Drive through Honor Heights Park and view 120 acres of trees, bushes and water areas decorated for the holiday season. Visit Garden of Lights and experience the natural beauty of the park filled with twinkling streams of light. View rose and azalea bushes illuminated with color, imitating their natural state during the blooming of spring. Family Ties is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBT parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Family Ties contact andy@grimesco.net This Christmas light display will also feature lighted displays of deer, squirrels and birds scattered amongst a wide variety of trees wrapped in lights. Guests are invited to enjoy all this holiday beauty from the comfort of a hay ride or from an outdoor synthetic ice rink set up within the park called WinterSkate at the Papilion. Admission to Garden of Lights is free; however, donations are appreciated. Challenging Beliefs in Nontraditional Relat ions hips Gino's - Quality, service with a smile at a price that will make you happy, and food that is good to eat (while still being good for you ). We make everything FRESH right here because we care about what we feed our neighbors. For more information on Gino's click here Please RSVP to olivia.cotter@okeq.org by December 13th. EBA Mixer Wednesday December 20th, 6:00 p.m. Decopolis 502 S Boston Ave, Tulsa, OK 74103 1st & 3rd Monday of each month 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Deco to Retro inspired Books, Toys and Gifts. Check out our Dancing Brush Art Classes held on the first floor in the Atomic Tiki Room! We also have regular DECOPOLIS Art Exhibitions featuring local artists. ® Visit Decopolis online You can join the EBA online, at one of our mixers or business meetings, or fill out and application at the Dennis R Neill Equality Center. E UALITY Business Alliance This therapeutic discussion group provides a haven for individuals who engage in nontraditional relationship structures, with a focus on internal and social stigmas, personal belief systems, and the struggles surrounding this population. This group is open to individuals who take part in ethically nonmonogamous relationships (polyamory, swinging) and kink relationships. The Oklahoma Poly Network is a proud supporter of this group. Sara Griffey is a Clinical Counseling intern with Bellevue University. She has experience working with LGBT+ clients, homeless youth, individuals struggling with mood disorders, anxiety, and trauma. She currently works with survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. She welcomes the opportunity to work with persons with concerns related to nontraditional relationships (polyamory, kink, etc.), as well as the other areas listed above. She is passionate about advocacy and public policy in order to ensure that proper treatment is available for any individual seeking services. Live Free! Coming Out Worksh op The Equality Business Alliance networking mixers are terrific venues for you to meet prospective clients. Mixers are open to non-members as well as EBA members. Be sure to bring business cards, business information, brochures, etc. Hosting a networking mixer is a great way to showcase your business. You may host at your establishment or use the Equality Center. If you would like to host a mixer: please send an email to jose.vega@okeq.org for more information. 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 6:30-7:30 p.m. / HiNct USA OUT ~ ENROLL DON'T BE A STATISTIC Are you planning to come out? Maybe you have just recently come out? Join us for a coming out discussion group meeting Meeting the History Project Room Free to participate, this course is designed for individuals coming to terms with their sexuality with presentations on how to come out to family, friends, and coworkers. Question and answer session in a supportive and informed environment. It is a safe space to share experiences about coming out and discuss topics as it relates to doing so. By sharing struggles 4/24/26, 4:11 PM �OkEq eNews December 13th, 2017 3 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-December-13th--20... QUEER PEOPLE UNINSURED: TRANS PEOPLE UNINSURED: BISEXUAL PEOPLE UNINSURED: and victories the group allows those newly coming out and who have been out for a while to learn from others. All are welcome to join in the discussion whether Lesbian, Gay, Bi, or Trans. Please contact ComingOut@OkEq.org or call 918-743-4297 Sara Griffey is a Clinical Counseling intern with Bellevue University. She has experience working with LGBT+ clients, homeless youth, individuals struggling with mood disorders, anxiety, and trauma. She currently works with survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. She welcomes the opportunity to work with persons with concerns related to nontraditional relationships (polyamory, kink, etc.), as well as the other areas listed above. She is passionate about advocacy and public policy in order to ensure that proper treatment is available for any individual seeking services. 25% LEARN ABOUT YOUR HEALTH INSURANCE OPTIONS NOW AT WWW.HEALTHCARE.GOV Source : Cen;or fo< Amencan Progress. 'Ml) Re~no the A ordalble C.re Act,. Bid Meck,ne fo< LGBT Commun 2017 Oklahomans For Equality Happy Holidays Lawyer in the Library December 13 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Lawyer in the Library is an opportunity to meet with a lawyer about topics such as family law (divorce, paternity, custody, child support), landlord/tenant , estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment necessary 2017 Schedule for our Affirming, Inclusive and Welcoming Faith Communities Hanukkah Services December 12 - December 20 Healthcare Navigator Temple Israel 2004 East 22nd Place Tulsa, Oklahoma 74114 Dec 30, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Chanukah Palooza The Synagogue Congregation B'nai Emunah 1719 South Owasso Tulsa, Oklahoma 74120 December 17, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Winterlight Chanukah Festival Kwanzaa - Habari Gani December 26 - January 1 Kwanzaa is a week-long celebration held in the United States and in other nations of the Western African diaspora in the Americas. The celebration honors African heritage in African-American culture, and is observed from December 26 to January 1, culminating in a feast and gift-giving. Kwanzaa has seven core principles (Nguzo Saba). It was created by Maulana Karenga and was first celebrated in 1966-67. Winter Solstice - Blessed Solstice December 21 Although winter is the season of dormancy, darkness and cold, the December Solstice marks the shortest day of the year/longest night and the days slowly get longer. Celebrations of the lighter days to come and nature's continuing cycle have been common throughout cultures and history with feasts, festivals and holidays around the December Solstice. Christmas Services All Souls Unitarian Church 2952 South Peoria Avenue Tulsa, OK 74114 Dec 24, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Bethany Christian Church 6730 South Sheridan Road Tulsa, OK 74133 Dec 24, 5:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Thursdays 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Do you need assistance with open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare? Meet with Mary Jones, Planned Parenthood's Healthcare Navigator. She will be more than happy to help anyone and everyone who is interested in enrolling with the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare. Contact Mary Jones at 918-587-4621 or mary.jones@ppgreatplains.org Counseling Services Counselors are donating their services to Oklahomans for Equality. Please be patient when setting up appointment times. It can take up to 2 weeks for them to find an available time to see you. 4/24/26, 4:11 PM �OkEq eNews December 13th, 2017 4 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-December-13th--20... Boston Avenue United Methodist Church 1301 S Boston Ave. Tulsa, OK 74119 Dec 24 9:00-10:15 a.m. - All-Church Breakfast 11:00 a.m. - Service of the Bells 5:00 p.m. - Candlelight Worship Service 11:00 p.m. - Candlelight Communion Service Christ Church Episcopal 10901 South Yale Ave Tulsa, OK 74137 Dec 24 2:00 p.m. - Holy Eucharist, Rite I, Church 4:00 p.m. - Children's Pageant & Holy Eucharist, Rite II, Church 4:30 p.m. - Casual Holy Eucharist, Rite II, Markley Chapel 6:00 p.m. - Festal Holy Eucharist, Rite II, Church 8:00 p.m. - Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols, Church 10:30 p.m. - Solemn Midnight Eucharist, Rite II, Church Dec 25 10:30 a.m. - Holy Eucharist, Rite I, Church College Hill Presbyterian Church 712 South Columbia Avenue Tulsa, OK 74104 Dec 24 All Day, Advent Prayer Expirience 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Jesus University Pancake Breakfast 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. - Unified Service 8:00 - 9:30 p.m. - Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Dec 25 All Day, Advent Prayer Experience 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. FOL Christmas Dinner Diversity Christian Fellowship International 627 South 131st East Avenue Tulsa, OK 74108 Dec 24, 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship & Children's Service Eastside Christian Church 1438 S Indianapolis Ave Tulsa, OK 74112 Dec 24 10:45 am Christmas Day Service 6:00 pm Christmas Eve at Eastside The Episcopal Church of the Redeemer 213 N. Seminole Ave. Okmulgee, OK 74446 December 24, 7:30 pm The Christ Mass Fellowship Congregational Church UCC 2900 South Harvard Tulsa, OK 74114 Dec 24 10:30 a.m. Christmas Eve Service 5:00 p.m. Carols & Communion Service Dr. Kurt Choate Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a Sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required Contact Dr. Kurt Choate, LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org OSU Tulsa Counseling Center Alyssa Pasquini is a mental health counseling intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She is passionate about assisting clients who are a part of the LGBTQQIA+ community who experience a range of concerns including issues surrounding gender identity, sexual/affectional orientation, and mood or anxiety concerns. Appointments with Alyssa can be made by calling the OSU Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 5 94-85 68 . Fellowship Lutheran Church ELCA 6727 South Sheridan Road Tulsa, OK 74133 Dec 24 10:00 a.m., 4:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m., & 8:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Services First Christian Church 913 S Boulder Ave Tulsa, OK 74119 Dec 24 10:45 am Christmas Eve Service First Lutheran Church 1244 S. Utica Ave. Tulsa, OK 74104 Dec 24 6:00 p.m. FELC Nativity of Our Lord Worship Good Shepherd Episcopal Church 1420 E Dewey Sapulpa, OK 74066 Dec 24 10:30 a.m. Christmas Eve Service Amanda Rogers is a mental health counseling intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She welcomes the opportunity to work with persons with concerns related to gender identity, sexual or affectional orientation, relationship issues, mood/anxiety concerns and trauma. She is passionate about social justice and working with the LGBTQQIA+ community. Appointments can be scheduled with Amanda by calling the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at 918-594-8568 . Hope Unitarian 8432 South Sheridan Road Tulsa, OK 74133 Dec 24 6:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Candlelight Service House Church Tulsa 1244 S. Utica Ave. Tulsa, OK 74104 Dec 24 10:30 a.m. Christmas Service Joy Lutheran Church 9940 S. Yale Avenue Tulsa , OK 74137 Dec 24 9:30 a.m., 5:00 p.m., and 7:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Service Temple Hull 4/24/26, 4:11 PM �OkEq eNews December 13th, 2017 5 of 12 Parish Church of St Jerome 205 West King Tulsa, OK 74106 Dec 23 7:00 p.m. Advent Lessons & Carols Dec 24 No Morning Service 11:00 pm Candlelight Midnight Mass St Dunstan's Episcopal Church 5635 East 71st Street Tulsa, OK 74136 Dec 24 11:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II 1:00 p.m. Santa Misa 7:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Service 10:30 pm Christmas Eve Service St Paul's United Methodist Church 1442 South Quaker Avenue (one block east of Peoria on 15th Street) Tulsa, OK 74120 Dec 24 6:00 p.m. Candlelight & Communion Christmas Eve Service Trinity Episcopal Church 501 South Cincinnati Avenue Tulsa, OK 74103 Dec 24 7:30 a.m. Spoken Worship, Rite I 9:00 a.m. Sung Worship, Rite II 11:00 a.m. Christmas Eve Service 11:00 Sung Worship, Rite I Dec 25 10:00 a.m. Christmas Day Service 12:05 p.m. Pray the Rosary Unity Center of Tulsa 1830 South Boston Avenue Tulsa, OK 74119 Dec 24 6:00 p.m. Special Christmas Eve Service Unity Church of Christianity 3355 S. Jamestown Ave. Tulsa, OK 74135 Dec 24 10:30 am Candlelight Christmas Eve Service https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-December-13th--20... is a mental health counseling intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She has experience counseling transgender, bisexual, lesbian, gay and asexual persons, and looks forward to working with all individuals represented in the bright colors of the rainbow flag. Appointments with Temple can be made by calling the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at 918-594-8568. Merrill Reiter, M.S., is in the Counseling Psychology Doctoral Program at Oklahoma State University. She is a mental health counselor at OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. Merrill is passionate about social justice, advocacy and counseling. She enjoys working with people of all identities and strives to make her sessions a safe place for all clients. She has experience working with LGBTQ+ people and welcomes the opportunity to work with persons with concerns related to sexual or affectional orientation, gender identity, mood/anxiety, depression, self-injury, death/grief, and those experiencing major changes or transitions in life. Appointments with Merrill can be made by calling the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 594-8568 University United Methodist Church 500 S College Tulsa, OK 74104 Dec 21 6:30 p.m. Longest Night Service Dec 24 7:00 p.m. Candlelight, Carols, & Communion "First Thursday" Art Opening Nan McDowell Thursday, January 4, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Kathy Kavanaugh is a doctoral counseling psychology intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She is dedicated to working with clients of all identities (including all sexual and affectional orientations, gender identities, races, ethnicities, and ages) from a multicultural perspective. Kathy works with clients to address concerns regarding anxiety, mood, sexual and gender identity development, and overall personal enrichment. To schedule an appointment with Kathy, please contact the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 594-8568. Mark Taracuk, MSEd, NCC is a doctoral student in counseling psychology at the OSU-Tulsa 4/24/26, 4:11 PM �OkEq eNews December 13th, 2017 6 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-December-13th--20... Counseling Center. He received his master's degree in counseling from Indiana University and is a National Certified Counselor. Mark has past experience working with members of the LGBTQ+ community on a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, spiritual concerns, trauma, intimate partner violence, and concerns related to gender identity. Appointments with Mark can be made by calling the OSU Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 594-8568. The January Oklahomans for Equality showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature an exhibit of works by Nan McDowell , beginning with a reception on Thursday, January 4th from 6-9pm and continuing throughout the month. Nan was born in 1940 and grew up in Quincy, Massachusetts. As a self-taught artist, her painting was a welcome escape while pursuing careers in Health Care, and Education. She currently divides her time between Colorado and Oklahoma. Nan's first art workshop with Ardith Goodwin, was a week before her first solo show in 2015. The techniques learned in that workshop have forever changed her approach to painting. Conveying emotion through painting, remains at the center of her work. The last three years Nan has immersed herself in exploring her artistic framework. What has emerged, is a love of depicting women in various states of emotion, and emotions surrounding homelessness. Her psyche has been deeply seated in emotion and its affect on others. She remarks that visually presenting the human condition through expression is where she feels most rewarded. She presents many styles but her strength lies more in monochromatic tones with a small splash of color. When painting the human form, she often uses photos to get the proper angles of the body. She speaks of her work, "Frequently, my people come to me as I think about a certain feeling I want to express. I do a quick pencil sketch to achieve a natural pose. Occasionally, the original concept is sketched with paint directly onto the canvas. I layer with glaze and swaths of gesso". She says she is more comfortable with pallet knives and large strokes but as seen in her art, the smallest brush stoke can create impact. Her medium of choice is now acrylics. "I want the painting to tell the story that the viewer places on it. My minds-eye continues to explode with ways to create on canvas, the struggles and joys of being human. You will see a lot of focus on the eyes, as I believe they truly are the window to your soul. My most recent work reflects my attempt to paint with a softer, less realistic hand. Second to portraying women, is my love of depicting street people in an uplifting way, so I couldn't resist including my charming homeless man." The show begins with a reception on Thursday, January 4th from 6-9pm where there will be a door prize drawn of the artist's work. The show continues throughout the month. www.okeq.org Amazon Smile Holiday shopping is easy with Amazon's Holiday Gift Guides. #StartWithaSmile at smile.amazon.com for your holiday gifts and Amazon donates to Oklahomans for Equality Inc. Amazon Smile Link amazons '~_,;, • e You shop. Amazon gives. No Shade for Plus Every Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Jennie Martin is a Licensed Professional Counselor - Candidate and Counseling Psychology Doctoral Intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She enjoys working with LGBTQQIA+ community members on a wide variety of topics including relationship/family concerns, body image, community advocacy, religiosity/spirituality concerns, trauma, and more. She has experience with family and couples counseling and is passionate about advocating for social justice. Appointments can be scheduled with Jennie by calling the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at 918-594-8568. Non-Binary Support Group Third Wednesday of each month from 7-9 p.m. A new support group for folks who identify with non-binary genders, including but not limited to, genderqueer, genderfluid, agender, bigender, neutrois, genderflux, and more. This group will be a safe space to discuss our identities, receive support, and build a strong non-binary community in Tulsa. For information contact Vic Wiener at vfwiener@gmail.com A new support group to bring together people who have found they are HIV positive and those who have been living with HIV for many years. The group will provide support, education, social activities and so much more. The group will be here at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center to provide a safe place to discuss issues and meet other people who are navigating their lives being PLUS. Southern Pride Drum Group Every Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Southern Pride drum group is the only drum group of its kind in the entire world, being the only drum comprised of mainly 2 spirit (GLBT Native) members and their families. They have travelled all across the US and Canada singing for powwows, gatherings and Pride events for more than 10 years with more than 100 years of combined experience singing at the drum. Currently they are seeking to teach drumming and singing and drum etiquette at the Equality Center in Tulsa and add to their tight knit drum family. 4/24/26, 4:11 PM �OkEq eNews December 13th, 2017 7 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-December-13th--20... SOS Group Mondays 7:00 pm This open Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) Recovery and Sobriety Group meets every Monday at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information, visit www.SOSTulsa.org HEALTH INSURANCE FOR LESS THAN $20/MONTH That's what ANY 27-YEAR OLD making $25,000/year can find in half of the country. Asexual Meeting Next meeting December 12 It's the A in LGBTQA. Come join us for an affirming, open discussion at this peer-led group for individuals 18 and over who identify as asexual or are interested in discussing asexual issues. This a place for asexuals to form community. Be a part of the first Tulsa asexual group. Asexuality can be defined in many different ways. Some of us identify as asexual because we are not interested in intercourse, but still want other forms of sex. Some of us identify as asexual because we cannot get sexually aroused. Others may identify as asexual because we are never attracted to anyone sexually. Some of us are in relationships with the opposite sex, some with the same sex, and others remain unattached our entire lives. Brought to You Bi the Letter B Second Tuesday and fourth Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Tulsa Project Theatre Season 2017-2018 Tulsa Performing Arts Center - Charles E. Norman Theatre 110 E 2nd St, Tulsa, OK 74103 The group is open to all bi, pan, queer, fluid folks and their allies. Tulsa Project Theatre (TPT), the city's only theatre company operating under an Actors Equity Association (AEA) contract, and has announced its 2017-2018 season. Three of the season's productions are in collaboration with other AEA affiliates - two from Oklahoma City and one with whom fans of the hit TV shows, Big Bang Theory and Speechless, may be familiar. In February 2018, TPT returns to the intimate Norman Theatre at the Tulsa PAC to present the Regional Premiere of John Ross Bowie's FOUR CHORDS AND A GUN. This brand new non-musical play centers on the iconic punk band, The Ramones, as they record their fifth album with eccentric music producer, Phil Spector. Focusing on the period in 1979-1980 when the band stood on the edge of breaking out, and Spector needed a hit, this intense black comedy sheds light on an important and overlooked moment in rock history. FOUR CHORDS AND A GUN was written by actor and comedian John Ross Bowie, best known for his role as Barry Kripke in the CBS show THE BIG BANG THEORY and currently as Jimmy Dimeo on the ABC show SPEECHLESS. FOUR CHORDS AND A GUN runs February 16-25, 2018. TICK...TICK...BOOM! is an autobiographical musical by Jonathan Larson, the late Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Awardwinning composer of Rent, which tells the story of a composer and the sacrifices he made to achieve his big break, eventually leading to a Broadway blockbuster. His girlfriend wants to get married and move out of the city, his best friend is making big bucks on Madison Avenue and, yet, Jon is still waiting tables and trying to write the great American rock musical. Set in 1990, this compelling story of personal discovery embraces the universal ideal of holding onto your dreams through life's most difficult challenges. Before RENT, there was TICK...TICK...BOOM! The production will run for a weekend in Oklahoma City before arriving in Tulsa for a limited run on April 27 - 29, 2018. No Shade for Plus Every Tuesday A new support group to bring together people who have found they are HIV positive and those who have been living with HIV for many years. The group will provide support, Education, Social activities and so much more. The group will be here at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center to provide a safe place to discuss issues and meet other people who are navigating their lives being PLUS. Tulsa Project Theatre will close its seventh season in the Liddy Doenges Theatre with another Oklahoma Premiere of the rock opera LIZZIE, set to run July 13-22, 2018. On a sweltering summer morning in 1892, in a small new England city, a prominent business man and his wife were brutally axed to death in their home. Their youngest daughter, Lizzie Borden was the prime suspect and her trial was a coast-to-coast media sensation. LIZZIE features four women fronting a six-piece rock band. LIZZIE is sex, rage, betrayal, 4/24/26, 4:11 PM �OkEq eNews December 13th, 2017 8 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-December-13th--20... blood, murder, and American mythology set to a scorching rock score. Visit www.tulsaprojecttheatre.com for more information -------- December Video eNews SAGE Tulsa (Service & Advocacy For Gay Elders) Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan II • Equality Center Pride Store 2017 Tulsa Pride Shirts are still a vailable in the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Pride Store for $20.00 . Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 Tulsa Writers, Ink. First and third Saturday of each month An LGBT inclusive group of writers providing support and resources to authors and writers regardless of where they are in their writing career. v Gender Support Program Be sure to "Like" the OkEq Pride Store Facebook page to keep up with the new items and new sale items Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library Wednesdays 7:30 pm (First time interview required before attending) Email sharon.queen@okeq.org The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. "The Essential Dykes to Watch Out For" Written by: Alison Bechdel Lambda Al-Anon Group Every Friday 7 p.m. From the author of Fun Home -- the lives, loves, and politics of cult fav characters Mo, Lois, Sydney, Sparrow, Ginger, Stuart, Clarice, and others For twenty-five years Bechdel's path-breaking Dykes to Watch Out For strip has been collected in awardwinning volumes (with a quarter of a million copies in print), syndicated in fifty alternative newspapers, and translated into many languages. Now, at last, The Essential Dykes to Watch Out For gathers a "rich, funny, deep and impossible to put down" (Publishers Weekly) selection from all eleven Dykes volumes. Here too are sixty of the newest strips, never before published in book form. the essential Settle in to this wittily illustrated soap opera (Bechdel calls it "half op-ed column and half endless serialized Victorian novel") of the lives, loves, and politics of a cast of characters, most of them lesbian, living in a midsize American city that may or may not be Minneapolis. Her brilliantly imagined countercultural band of friends -- academics, social workers, bookstore clerks -fall in and out of love, negotiate friendships, raise children, switch careers, and cope with aging parents. DYKES TO WATCH OUT FOR ALISON BECHDEL ::,:-.,.:., Survivors of Incest Anonymous Every Saturday 12:30 pm SIA strives to empower those who have survived childhood sexual abuse (who are not abusing any child), who want to become survivors and thrivers. For more information, visit siawso.org Bechdel fuses high and low culture -- from foreign policy to domestic routine, hot sex to postmodern theory -- in a serial graphic narrative "suitable for humanists of all persuasions." t11t l1Y( S, LOY(S,.,. . ,ou11CS 0t(llll•IAW(-.u.\(" 9' 4/24/26, 4:11 PM �OkEq eNews December 13th, 2017 9 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-December-13th--20... Find this selection and more by visiting the Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library. "White Christmas" Sing-A-Longs Friday, December 22, 7:00 p.m. (Sold Out!) Saturday, December 23, 2:00 p.m. Tickets: $10.00 KTUL-TV's Jody McIntyre will lead us off with trivia and then we'll sing along to the hit musical, a Tulsa Circle Cinema tradition! Click here to purchase tickets for December 23 ACIRCLE CINEMA TRADITION! Game Night Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Room Rentals The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has many spaces for your next meeting or event. To check dates, reserve a space for your next event or receive pricing information, contact olivia.cotter@okeq.org Stop by for a quick view of the Event Center and pick up a space rental sheet. EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and community. Workforce Oklahoma Access Point Open every day Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-by-step instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center "White Christmas" Sing-A-Longs Date/time: Friday, 12/22 at 7pm (Sold Out!) & Saturday, 12/23 at 2pm Tickets: $10 Info: KTUL-TV's Jody McIntyre will lead us off with trivia and then we'll sing along to the hit musical, a Tulsa Circle Cinema tradition! Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Friday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 7 pm Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. Intimate Partner Violence & Sexual Assault Survivor Support Group 4/24/26, 4:11 PM �OkEq eNews December 13th, 2017 10 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-December-13th--20... First Wednesday of each month from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Domestic violence is the use of physical, sexual, threatening or emotional force to frighten, intimidate and control an intimate partner. This support and educational group is for individuals who have survived domestic violence and are ready to explore their personal healing process and find hope. The group will provide emotional support, information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal, and may include specific goals such as creating a safety plan, reducing risk of future violence, increasing positive coping skills and addressing the impact of trauma. Sexual assault is any forced or coerced sexual activity, such as unwanted touching or forced penetration committed against a person's will or without consent. This support group will meet together to discuss their experiences, share ideas, and provide emotional support for one another. Additionally, highly trained providers will offer information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal. Specific goals for sessions may include crises stabilization, safety planning, increasing self-regulatory skills, addressing trauma through cognitive processing, reconnecting to support systems, family and the community, and preventing re-victimization. All services are free of charge, and confidentiality is paramount. For more information contact Jim Scholl at 918.631.2722. OUT ~:ENROLL #KnowYourRights YOU SHOULD NEVER FACE DISCRIMINATION IN HEALTH INSURANCE OR HEALTH CARE. MISSION: Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Toby Jenkins Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org If this happens to you, you have rights. Olivia Cotter Office Manager Olivia.Cotter@OkEq.org To learn more, visit out2enroll.org/faqs/1557-2/ 4/24/26, 4:11 PM �OkEq eNews December 13th, 2017 11 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-December-13th--20... Sharon Queen Service Coordinator Veterans, Transgender and Indigenous People Sharon.Queen@OkEq.org Jose Vega Program Director Jose.Vega@OkEq.org Alex Wade Volunteer & Pride Store Coordinator Alex.Wade@OkEq.org Luke Welvaert Facilities Cordinator Luke.Welvaert@OkEq.org Tracy Allen Special Projects Tracy.Allen@OkEq.org Denise Polonchak Janitorial Services OkEq Board and Trustees 4/24/26, 4:11 PM �OkEq eNews December 13th, 2017 12 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-December-13th--20... Executive Committee Rev. Geoffrey Brewster, President Stuart Ashworth, Esq, Vice President Jan Baldwin, Secretary Paul Allen, Treasurer Sharon Bishop-Baldwin, At Large Board of Directors Christopher Brecht-Smith, Esq Alyssa Bryant, Esq Sheena Grewal Darci Hazelwood, DO Ben Matthews Mike Redman, Esq Chris Shoaf Al Triggs Robin VanMeter John Williams Board of Advisors Laura Arrowsmith, DO Peter Brennan Jamie Catlett Michael Farr Joann Frizell Andrew Gordon Tamra Beth Jennings Marcia Labooth Keesee Amanda Lowe Andrew McClain Jim Scholl Mikeal Vaughn William Vaughn Community Advisors Erin Christy Karen Gilbert Deborah Gist, EdD Christina Mendoza Denise Reid Jane Wiseman Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt David Nelson Kris Wilmes r-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------, Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Hours: Mon - Sat Noon-9 p.m. | Sun Noon-6 p.m. Oklahomans for Equality | 621 E. 4th Street | Tulsa, OK 74120 | 918.743.4297 www.okeq.org I 4/24/26, 4:11 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/23b3a93e147af6921a75daf6d91add42.pdf 2b8fd4c7a0b0dbc855f41025349f98fa PDF Text Text OkEq eNews December 20th, 2017 1 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-December-20th--20... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq eNews e news oklahomans for equality EBA Mixer December 20th, 2017 In This Issue December EBA Mixer 2017 Holiday Service Schedule "First Thursday" Art Opening 2018 Pride Bingo CALL ME BY YOUR NAME Pride Movie Night Wild Hearts Ball Wednesday December 20th, 6:00 p.m. Decopolis 502 S Boston Ave, Tulsa, OK 74103 Amazon Smile No Shade for Plus TULSA PROJECT THEATRE Pride Store Deco to Retro inspired Books, Toys and Gifts. Check out our Dancing Brush Art Classes held on the first floor in the Atomic Tiki Room! We also have regular DECOPOLIS Art Exhibitions featuring local artists. Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library "White Christmas" Sing-A-Longs Amazon Smile Shop Now Visit Decopolis online You can join the EBA online, at one of our mixers or business meetings, or fill out and application at the Dennis R Neill Equality Center. E ALITY usiness Alliance Holiday shopping is easy with Amazon's Holiday Gift Guides. #StartWithaSmile at smile.amazon.com for your holiday gifts and Amazon donates to Oklahomans for Equality Inc. amazons mile --.._.;, You shop. Amazon gives. OkEq Board Meeting Monthly Meeting 7:00 p.m. Thursday, December 21 Dennis R. Neill Equality Center All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members OkEq Art Exhibition The Equality Business Alliance networking mixers are terrific venues for you to meet prospective clients. Mixers are open to non-members as well as EBA members. Be sure to bring business cards, business information, brochures, etc. Hosting a networking mixer is a great way to showcase your business. You may host at your establishment or use the Equality Center. If you would like to host a mixer: please send an email to jose.vega@okeq.org for more information. Oklahomans For Equality Happy Holidays The December Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature an exhibit of works by Melanie Potts in a show titled "Light Fantastic", beginning with a reception on Thursday, December 7th from 6-9pm and continuing throughout the month. Melanie Potts was born in Fort Hood, Texas and now lives in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She has several exhibits and series to her credit; this series - Light Fantastic - focuses on the idea of seeing something that is taken for granted and even looked down upon - that "something" is light pollution. Family Ties 2017 Schedule for our Affirming, Inclusive and Welcoming Faith Communities Hanukkah December 12 - December 20 4/24/26, 4:12 PM �OkEq eNews December 20th, 2017 2 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-December-20th--20... Temple Israel 2004 East 22nd Place Tulsa, Oklahoma 74114 The Synagogue Congregation B'nai Emunah 1719 South Owasso Tulsa, Oklahoma 74120 Kwanzaa - Habari Gani December 26 - January 1 Kwanzaa is a week-long celebration held in the United States and in other nations of the Western African diaspora in the Americas. The celebration honors African heritage in African-American culture, and is observed from December 26 to January 1, culminating in a feast and gift-giving. Kwanzaa has seven core principles (Nguzo Saba). It was created by Maulana Karenga and was first celebrated in 1966-67. Family Ties is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBT parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Family Ties contact andy@grimesco.net Challenging Beliefs in Nontraditional Relat ions hips Winter Solstice - Blessed Solstice December 21 Although winter is the season of dormancy, darkness and cold, the December Solstice marks the shortest day of the year/longest night and the days slowly get longer. Celebrations of the lighter days to come and nature's continuing cycle have been common throughout cultures and history with feasts, festivals and holidays around the December Solstice. Christmas Services All Souls Unitarian Church 2952 South Peoria Avenue Tulsa, OK 74114 Dec 24, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Bethany Christian Church 6730 South Sheridan Road Tulsa, OK 74133 Dec 24, 5:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Boston Avenue United Methodist Church 1301 S Boston Ave. Tulsa, OK 74119 Dec 24 9:00-10:15 a.m. - All-Church Breakfast 11:00 a.m. - Service of the Bells 5:00 p.m. - Candlelight Worship Service 11:00 p.m. - Candlelight Communion Service Christ Church Episcopal 10901 South Yale Ave Tulsa, OK 74137 Dec 24 2:00 p.m. - Holy Eucharist, Rite I, Church 4:00 p.m. - Children's Pageant & Holy Eucharist, Rite II, Church 4:30 p.m. - Casual Holy Eucharist, Rite II, Markley Chapel 6:00 p.m. - Festal Holy Eucharist, Rite II, Church 8:00 p.m. - Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols, Church 10:30 p.m. - Solemn Midnight Eucharist, Rite II, Church Dec 25 10:30 a.m. - Holy Eucharist, Rite I, Church College Hill Presbyterian Church 712 South Columbia Avenue Tulsa, OK 74104 Dec 24 11:00 pm Candlelight Service 1st & 3rd Monday of each month 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. This therapeutic discussion group provides a haven for individuals who engage in nontraditional relationship structures, with a focus on internal and social stigmas, personal belief systems, and the struggles surrounding this population. This group is open to individuals who take part in ethically nonmonogamous relationships (polyamory, swinging) and kink relationships. The Oklahoma Poly Network is a proud supporter of this group. Sara Griffey is a Clinical Counseling intern with Bellevue University. She has experience working with LGBT+ clients, homeless youth, individuals struggling with mood disorders, anxiety, and trauma. She currently works with survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. She welcomes the opportunity to work with persons with concerns related to nontraditional relationships (polyamory, kink, etc.), as well as the other areas listed above. She is passionate about advocacy and public policy in order to ensure that proper treatment is available for any individual seeking services. Live Free! Coming Out Worksh op Diversity Christian Fellowship International 627 South 131st East Avenue Tulsa, OK 74108 Dec 24 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship & Children's Service Eastside Christian Church 1438 S Indianapolis Ave Tulsa, OK 74112 Dec 24 6:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Candlelight and Communion The Episcopal Church of the Redeemer 213 N. Seminole Ave. Okmulgee, OK 74446 December 24, 7:30 pm The Christ Mass Fellowship Congregational Church UCC 2900 South Harvard Tulsa, OK 74114 Dec 24 10:30 a.m. Christmas Eve Service 5:00 p.m. Carols & Communion Service Fellowship Lutheran Church ELCA 6727 South Sheridan Road Tulsa, OK 74133 Dec 24 10:00 a.m., 4:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m., & 8:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Services First Christian Church 913 S Boulder Ave Tulsa, OK 74119 Dec 24 10:45 am Christmas Eve Service 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 6:30-7:30 p.m. Are you planning to come out? Maybe you have just recently come out? Join us for a coming out discussion group meeting in the History Project Room. It's free! This course is designed for individuals coming to terms with their sexuality with presentations on how to come out to family, friends, and co-workers. Question and answer session in a supportive and informed environment. It is a safe space to share experiences about coming out and discuss topics as it relates to doing so. By sharing struggles and victories the group allows those newly coming out and who have been out for a while to learn from others. All are welcome to join in the discussion whether Lesbian, Gay, Bi, or Trans. Please contact ComingOut@OkEq.org or call 918-743-4297 4/24/26, 4:12 PM �OkEq eNews December 20th, 2017 3 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-December-20th--20... First Lutheran Church 1244 S. Utica Ave. Tulsa, OK 74104 Dec 24 6:00 p.m. FELC Nativity of Our Lord Worship Sara Griffey is a Clinical Counseling intern with Bellevue University. She has experience working with LGBT+ clients, homeless youth, individuals struggling with mood disorders, anxiety, and trauma. She currently works with survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. She welcomes the opportunity to work with persons with concerns related to nontraditional relationships (polyamory, kink, etc.), as well as the other areas listed above. She is passionate about advocacy and public policy in order to ensure that proper treatment is available for any individual seeking services. Good Shepherd Episcopal Church 1420 E Dewey Sapulpa, OK 74066 Dec 24 10:30 a.m. Christmas Eve Service Hope Unitarian 8432 South Sheridan Road Tulsa, OK 74133 Dec 24 6:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Candlelight Service House Church Tulsa 1244 S. Utica Ave. Tulsa, OK 74104 Dec 24 10:30 a.m. Christmas Service Joy Lutheran Church 9940 S. Yale Avenue Tulsa , OK 74137 Dec 24 9:30 a.m., 5:00 p.m., and 7:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Service Parish Church of St Jerome 205 West King Tulsa, OK 74106 Dec 23 7:00 p.m. Advent Lessons & Carols Dec 24 No Morning Service 11:00 pm Candlelight Midnight Mass Lawyer in the Library St Dunstan's Episcopal Church 5635 East 71st Street Tulsa, OK 74136 Dec 24 11:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II 1:00 p.m. Santa Misa 7:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Service 10:30 pm Christmas Eve Service January 10 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Lawyer in the Library is an opportunity to meet with a lawyer about topics such as family law (divorce, paternity, custody and child support), landlord/tenant disputes, estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment is necessary. St Paul's United Methodist Church 1442 South Quaker Avenue (one block east of Peoria on 15th Street) Tulsa, OK 74120 Dec 24 6:00 p.m. Candlelight & Communion Christmas Eve Service Healthcare Navigator Trinity Episcopal Church 501 South Cincinnati Avenue Tulsa, OK 74103 Dec 24 7:30 a.m. Spoken Worship, Rite I 9:00 a.m. Sung Worship, Rite II 11:00 a.m. Christmas Eve Service 11:00 Sung Worship, Rite I Dec 25 10:00 a.m. Christmas Day Service 12:05 p.m. Pray the Rosary Unity Center of Tulsa 1830 South Boston Avenue Tulsa, OK 74119 Dec 24 6:00 p.m. Special Christmas Eve Service Thursdays 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Do you need assistance with open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare? Meet with Mary Jones, Planned Parenthood's Healthcare Navigator. She will be more than happy to help anyone and everyone who is interested in enrolling with the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare. Contact Mary Jones at 918-587-4621 or mary.jones@ppgreatplains.org Unity Church of Christianity 3355 S. Jamestown Ave. Tulsa, OK 74135 Dec 24 10:30 am Candlelight Christmas Eve Service University United Methodist Church 500 S College Tulsa, OK 74104 Dec 21 6:30 p.m. Longest Night Service Dec 24 7:00 p.m. Candlelight, Carols, & Communion Counseling Services Counselors are donating their services to Oklahomans for Equality. Please be patient when setting up appointment times. It can take up to 2 weeks for them to find an available time to see you. "First Thursday" Art Opening Nan McDowell Thursday, January 4, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 The January Oklahomans for Equality showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature an exhibit of works by Nan McDowell , beginning with a reception on Thursday, January 4th from 6-9pm and continuing throughout the month. .. - ,,.-- I ,, ' ' · _, ~ - • (t,• ' ' ~-, ~ ~,. 4/24/26, 4:12 PM �OkEq eNews December 20th, 2017 4 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-December-20th--20... Nan was born in 1940 and grew up in Quincy, Massachusetts. As a self-taught artist, her painting was a welcome escape while pursuing careers in Health Care, and Education. She currently divides her time between Colorado and Oklahoma. Nan's first art workshop with Ardith Goodwin, was a week before her first solo show in 2015. The techniques learned in that workshop have forever changed her approach to painting. Conveying emotion through painting, remains at the center of her work. The last three years Nan has immersed herself in exploring her artistic framework. What has emerged, is a love of depicting women in various states of emotion, and emotions surrounding homelessness. Dr. Kurt Choate Her psyche has been deeply seated in emotion and its affect on others. She remarks that visually presenting the human condition through expression is where she feels most rewarded. She presents many styles but her strength lies more in monochromatic tones with a small splash of color. When painting the human form, she often uses photos to get the proper angles of the body. She speaks of her work, "Frequently, my people come to me as I think about a certain feeling I want to express. I do a quick pencil sketch to achieve a natural pose. Occasionally, the original concept is sketched with paint directly onto the canvas. I layer with glaze and swaths of gesso". She says she is more comfortable with pallet knives and large strokes but as seen in her art, the smallest brush stoke can create impact. Her medium of choice is now acrylics. "I want the painting to tell the story that the viewer places on it. My minds-eye continues to explode with ways to create on canvas, the struggles and joys of being human. You will see a lot of focus on the eyes, as I believe they truly are the window to your soul. My most recent work reflects my attempt to paint with a softer, less realistic hand. Second to portraying women, is my love of depicting street people in an uplifting way, so I couldn't resist including my charming homeless man." Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a Sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required Contact Dr. Kurt Choate, LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org OSU Tulsa Counseling Center The show begins with a reception on Thursday, January 4 , from 6 to 9 p.m. A door prize of the artist's work will be drawn. The show continues throughout the month. www.okeq.org 2018 Pride Bingo Saturday, January 13, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Alyssa Pasquini is a mental health counseling intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She is passionate about assisting clients who are a part of the LGBTQQIA+ community who experience a range of concerns including issues surrounding gender identity, sexual/affectional orientation, and mood or anxiety concerns. Appointments with Alyssa can be made by calling the OSU Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 5 94-85 68 . Tulsa PRIDE BINGO is back for the 2018 Pride season! Join us for the first Tulsa Pride Bingo of the year The beautiful and glamorous Nicole Carrington will fly in from Vegas and she has invited Rainbow Granny and Trailer Trash Teresa to join her for our Bingo Bash. DJ Alex says "get your lip sync selections ready." $20 for general admission $30 Adult Beverage admission includes 3 drink tickets $225 Table for 8 people which includes open bar for your table CALL ME BY YOUR NAME Pride Movie Night Friday, January 19, 6:00 p.m. Reception, 7:20 p.m. Film Screening Circle Cinema 10 S. Lewis Ave., Tulsa, OK 74104 OKEQ is hosting a reception at the the premier of one of the most highly-acclaimed films of the year, "CALL ME BY YOUR NAME," Friday, Jan 19 at Circle Cinema. Reception begins at 6pm, Film Screening at 7:20pm. In Northern Italy in 1983, seventeen year-old Elio begins a relationship with visiting Oliver, his father's research assistant, with whom he bonds over his emerging sexuality, their Jewish heritage, and the beguiling Italian landscape. Starring Armie Hammer and written by James Ivory. Amanda Rogers is a mental health counseling intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She welcomes the opportunity to work with persons with concerns related to gender identity, sexual or affectional orientation, relationship issues, mood/anxiety concerns and trauma. She is passionate about social justice and working with the LGBTQQIA+ community. Appointments can be scheduled with Amanda by calling the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at 918-594-8568 . Click here for more information Wild Hearts Ball Saturday, February 3, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Dancing, music, friends, and we guarantee you'll fall in love. Amazon Smile Holiday shopping is easy with Amazon's Holiday Gift Guides. #StartWithaSmile at smile.amazon.com for your holiday gifts and Amazon donates to Oklahomans for Equality Inc. Amazon Smile Link • Temple Hull 4/24/26, 4:12 PM �OkEq eNews December 20th, 2017 5 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-December-20th--20... amazons '~~n e You shop. Amazon gives. is a mental health counseling intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She has experience counseling transgender, bisexual, lesbian, gay and asexual persons, and looks forward to working with all individuals represented in the bright colors of the rainbow flag. Appointments with Temple can be made by calling the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at 918-594-8568. No Shade for Plus Every Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 A new support group to bring together people who have found they are HIV positive and those who have been living with HIV for many years. The group will provide support, education, social activities and so much more. The group will be here at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center to provide a safe place to discuss issues and meet other people who are navigating their lives being PLUS. Merrill Reiter, M.S., is in the Counseling Psychology Doctoral Program at Oklahoma State University. She is a mental health counselor at OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. Merrill is passionate about social justice, advocacy and counseling. She enjoys working with people of all identities and strives to make her sessions a safe place for all clients. She has experience working with LGBTQ+ people and welcomes the opportunity to work with persons with concerns related to sexual or affectional orientation, gender identity, mood/anxiety, depression, self-injury, death/grief, and those experiencing major changes or transitions in life. Appointments with Merrill can be made by calling the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 594-8568 Tulsa Project Theatre Season 2017-2018 Tulsa Performing Arts Center - Charles E. Norman Theatre 110 E 2nd St, Tulsa, OK 74103 Tulsa Project Theatre (TPT), the city's only theatre company operating under an Actors Equity Association (AEA) contract, and has announced its 2017-2018 season. Three of the season's productions are in collaboration with other AEA affiliates - two from Oklahoma City and one with whom fans of the hit TV shows, Big Bang Theory and Speechless, may be familiar. In February 2018, TPT returns to the intimate Norman Theatre at the Tulsa PAC to present the Regional Premiere of John Ross Bowie's FOUR CHORDS AND A GUN. This brand new non-musical play centers on the iconic punk band, The Ramones, as they record their fifth album with eccentric music producer, Phil Spector. Focusing on the period in 1979-1980 when the band stood on the edge of breaking out, and Spector needed a hit, this intense black comedy sheds light on an important and overlooked moment in rock history. FOUR CHORDS AND A GUN was written by actor and comedian John Ross Bowie, best known for his role as Barry Kripke in the CBS show THE BIG BANG THEORY and currently as Jimmy Dimeo on the ABC show SPEECHLESS. FOUR CHORDS AND A GUN runs February 16-25, 2018. TICK...TICK...BOOM! is an autobiographical musical by Jonathan Larson, the late Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Awardwinning composer of Rent, which tells the story of a composer and the sacrifices he made to achieve his big break, eventually leading to a Broadway blockbuster. His girlfriend wants to get married and move out of the city, his best friend is making big bucks on Madison Avenue and, yet, Jon is still waiting tables and trying to write the great American rock musical. Set in 1990, this compelling story of personal discovery embraces the universal ideal of holding onto your dreams through life's most difficult challenges. Before RENT, there was TICK...TICK...BOOM! The production will run for a weekend in Oklahoma City before arriving in Tulsa for a limited run on April 27 - 29, 2018. Kathy Kavanaugh is a doctoral counseling psychology intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She is dedicated to working with clients of all identities (including all sexual and affectional orientations, gender identities, races, ethnicities, and ages) from a multicultural perspective. Kathy works with clients to address concerns regarding anxiety, mood, sexual and gender identity development, and overall personal enrichment. To schedule an appointment with Kathy, please contact the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 594-8568. Tulsa Project Theatre will close its seventh season in the Liddy Doenges Theatre with another Oklahoma Premiere of the rock opera LIZZIE, set to run July 13-22, 2018. On a sweltering summer morning in 1892, in a small new England city, a prominent business man and his wife were brutally axed to death in their home. Their youngest daughter, Lizzie Borden was the prime suspect and her trial was a coast-to-coast media sensation. LIZZIE features four women fronting a six-piece rock band. LIZZIE is sex, rage, betrayal, blood, murder, and American mythology set to a scorching rock score. Visit www.tulsaprojecttheatre.com for more information - - - Equality Center Pride Store Last minute holiday decor and gifts are still available in the Pride Store. Mark Taracuk, MSEd, NCC is a doctoral student in counseling psychology at the OSU-Tulsa 4/24/26, 4:12 PM �OkEq eNews December 20th, 2017 6 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-December-20th--20... Counseling Center. He received his master's degree in counseling from Indiana University and is a National Certified Counselor. Mark has past experience working with members of the LGBTQ+ community on a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, spiritual concerns, trauma, intimate partner violence, and concerns related to gender identity. Appointments with Mark can be made by calling the OSU Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 594-8568. Be sure to "Like" the OkEq Pride Store Facebook page to keep up with the new items and new sale items Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library "On A Wednesday in September" Written by: Stephan Niederwieser When Edvard hands his lover a ring to seal their friendship, he triggers an emotional avalanche: Bernhard is overwhelmed with images from the past: Nazi Germany, a blond soldier, and trails of blood in the snow. While seeking answers to these haunting images, Bernhard crosses paths with many strangers: his close-lipped father, stewardess Kim, grand seignior Raimondo, gigolo Fred, and his own strong-willed mother Lydia. The ring connects the lives of these strangers, and what seems contradictory finally comes together at the end. On a Wednesday in September, one of Germany's best-selling gay novels finally available in English. Jennie Martin is a Licensed Professional Counselor - Candidate and Counseling Psychology Doctoral Intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She enjoys working with LGBTQQIA+ community members on a wide variety of topics including relationship/family concerns, body image, community advocacy, religiosity/spirituality concerns, trauma, and more. She has experience with family and couples counseling and is passionate about advocating for social justice. Appointments can be scheduled with Jennie by calling the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at 918-594-8568. Find this selection and more by visiting the Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library. "White Christmas" Sing-A-Longs Friday, December 22, 7:00 p.m. (Sold Out!) Saturday, December 23, 2:00 p.m. Tickets: $10.00 KTUL-TV's Jody McIntyre will lead us off with trivia and then we'll sing along to the hit musical, a Tulsa Circle Cinema tradition! Click here to purchase tickets for December 23 ACIRCLE CINEMA TRADITION! Non-Binary Support Group Third Wednesday of each month from 7-9 p.m. A new support group for folks who identify with non-binary genders, including but not limited to, genderqueer, genderfluid, agender, bigender, neutrois, genderflux, and more. This group will be a safe space to discuss our identities, receive support, and build a strong non-binary community in Tulsa. For information contact Vic Wiener at vfwiener@gmail.com Southern Pride Drum Group Every Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Southern Pride drum group is the only drum group of its kind in the entire world, being the only drum comprised of mainly 2 spirit (GLBT Native) members and their families. They have travelled all across the US and Canada singing for powwows, gatherings and Pride events for more than 10 years with more than 100 years of combined experience singing at the drum. Currently they are seeking to teach drumming and singing and drum etiquette at the Equality Center in Tulsa and add to their tight knit drum family. 4/24/26, 4:12 PM �OkEq eNews December 20th, 2017 7 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-December-20th--20... SOS Group Mondays 7:00 pm This open Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) Recovery and Sobriety Group meets every Monday at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information, visit www.SOSTulsa.org Asexual Meeting Next meeting December 26 It's the A in LGBTQA. Come join us for an affirming, open discussion at this peer-led group for individuals 18 and over who identify as asexual or are interested in discussing asexual issues. This a place for asexuals to form community. Be a part of the first Tulsa asexual group. Asexuality can be defined in many different ways. Some of us identify as asexual because we are not interested in intercourse, but still want other forms of sex. Some of us identify as asexual because we cannot get sexually aroused. Others may identify as asexual because we are never attracted to anyone sexually. Some of us are in relationships with the opposite sex, some with the same sex, and others remain unattached our entire lives. Brought to You Bi the Letter B Second Tuesday and fourth Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. The group is open to all bi, pan, queer, fluid folks and their allies. No Shade for Plus Every Tuesday A new support group to bring together people who have found they are HIV positive and those who have been living with HIV for many years. The group will provide support, Education, Social activities and so much more. The group will be here at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center to provide a safe place to discuss issues and meet other people who are navigating their lives being PLUS. 4/24/26, 4:12 PM �OkEq eNews December 20th, 2017 8 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-December-20th--20... SAGE Tulsa (Service & Advocacy For Gay Elders) Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan II . . Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 Tulsa Writers, Ink. First and third Saturday of each month An LGBT inclusive group of writers providing support and resources to authors and writers regardless of where they are in their writing career. v Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:30 pm (First time interview required before attending) Email sharon.queen@okeq.org The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. Lambda Al-Anon Group Every Friday 7 p.m. Survivors of Incest Anonymous Every Saturday 12:30 pm SIA strives to empower those who have survived childhood sexual abuse (who are not abusing any child), who want to become survivors and thrivers. For more information, visit siawso.org 4/24/26, 4:12 PM �OkEq eNews December 20th, 2017 9 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-December-20th--20... Game Night Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Room Rentals The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has many spaces for your next meeting or event. To check dates, reserve a space for your next event or receive pricing information, contact olivia.cotter@okeq.org Stop by for a quick view of the Event Center and pick up a space rental sheet. EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and community. Workforce Oklahoma Access Point Open every day Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-by-step instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Friday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 7 pm Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. Intimate Partner Violence & Sexual Assault Survivor Support Group 4/24/26, 4:12 PM �OkEq eNews December 20th, 2017 10 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-December-20th--20... First Wednesday of each month from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Domestic violence is the use of physical, sexual, threatening or emotional force to frighten, intimidate and control an intimate partner. This support and educational group is for individuals who have survived domestic violence and are ready to explore their personal healing process and find hope. The group will provide emotional support, information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal, and may include specific goals such as creating a safety plan, reducing risk of future violence, increasing positive coping skills and addressing the impact of trauma. Sexual assault is any forced or coerced sexual activity, such as unwanted touching or forced penetration committed against a person's will or without consent. This support group will meet together to discuss their experiences, share ideas, and provide emotional support for one another. Additionally, highly trained providers will offer information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal. Specific goals for sessions may include crises stabilization, safety planning, increasing self-regulatory skills, addressing trauma through cognitive processing, reconnecting to support systems, family and the community, and preventing re-victimization. All services are free of charge, and confidentiality is paramount. For more information contact Jim Scholl at 918.631.2722. MISSION: Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Toby Jenkins Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org Olivia Cotter Office Manager Olivia.Cotter@OkEq.org 4/24/26, 4:12 PM �OkEq eNews December 20th, 2017 11 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-December-20th--20... Sharon Queen Service Coordinator Veterans, Transgender and Indigenous People Sharon.Queen@OkEq.org Jose Vega Program Director Jose.Vega@OkEq.org Alex Wade Volunteer & Pride Store Coordinator Alex.Wade@OkEq.org Luke Welvaert Facilities Coordinator Luke.Welvaert@OkEq.org Tracy Allen Special Projects Tracy.Allen@OkEq.org Denise Polonchak Janitorial Services OkEq Board and Trustees 4/24/26, 4:12 PM �OkEq eNews December 20th, 2017 12 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-December-20th--20... Executive Committee Rev. Geoffrey Brewster, President Stuart Ashworth, Esq, Vice President Jan Baldwin, Secretary Paul Allen, Treasurer Sharon Bishop-Baldwin, At Large Board of Directors Christopher Brecht-Smith, Esq Alyssa Bryant, Esq Sheena Grewal Darci Hazelwood, DO Ben Matthews Mike Redman, Esq Chris Shoaf Al Triggs Robin VanMeter John Williams Board of Advisors Laura Arrowsmith, DO Peter Brennan Jamie Catlett Michael Farr Joann Frizell Andrew Gordon Tamra Beth Jennings Marcia Labooth Keesee Amanda Lowe Andrew McClain Jim Scholl Mikeal Vaughn William Vaughn Community Advisors Erin Christy Karen Gilbert Deborah Gist, EdD Christina Mendoza Denise Reid Jane Wiseman Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt David Nelson Kris Wilmes r-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------, Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Hours: Mon - Sat Noon-9 p.m. | Sun Noon-6 p.m. Oklahomans for Equality | 621 E. 4th Street | Tulsa, OK 74120 | 918.743.4297 www.okeq.org I 4/24/26, 4:12 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/85bcc8463a60384618f511c3de3e6d5c.pdf 824514601e8eef6a28c70611eb839ef4 PDF Text Text OkEq eNews December 27th, 2017 1 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-December-27th--20... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq eNews e news oklahomans for equality Guys Dine Too December 27th, 2017 In This Issue Guys Dine Too "First Thursday" Art Opening Free Art Class Free Yoga Class 2018 Pride Bingo January EBA Mixer Tuesday, January 2, 6:30 p.m. Charleston's 3726 S. Peoria Ave., Tulsa, OK 74105 CALL ME BY YOUR NAME Pride Movie Night Wild Hearts Ball Charleston's is a casual, upbeat restaurant with a modestly priced menu featuring traditional American classics prepared from scratch daily. The atmosphere is warm, cozy, and inviting utilizing dark woods and gas lighting to create a handsome, casual and comfortable décor. Charleston's focuses on providing its guests with excellent price value and selecting the highest quality ingredients. Amazon Smile No Shade for Plus TULSA PROJECT THEATRE Pride Store Whether you are new to Charleston's or a long-standing customer, we look forward to seeing you soon! Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library Trading Faces If you plan to attend please RSVP to Richard Haley at GuysDineToo@gmail.com "First Thursday" Art Opening Nan McDowell Thursday, January 4, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Amazon Smile The January Oklahomans for Equality showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature an exhibit of works by Nan McDowell, beginning with a reception on Thursday, Jan. 4 , from 6 to 9 p.m. and continuing throughout the month. Nan was born in 1940 and grew up in Quincy, Mass. As a self-taught artist, her painting was a welcome escape while pursuing careers in health care and education. She currently divides her time between Colorado and Oklahoma. Nan's first art workshop with Ardith Goodwin was a week before her first solo show in 2015. The techniques learned in that workshop have forever changed her approach to painting. Conveying emotion through painting remains at the center of her work. The last three years Nan has immersed herself in exploring her artistic framework. What has emerged is a love of depicting women in various states of emotion and emotions surrounding homelessness. Her psyche has been deeply seated in emotion and its effect on others. She remarks that visually presenting the human condition through expression is where she feels most rewarded. She presents many styles, but her strength lies more in monochromatic tones with a small splash of color. When painting the human form, she often uses photos to get the proper angles of the body. She says of her work: "Frequently, my people come to me as I think about a certain feeling I want to express. I do a quick pencil sketch to achieve a natural pose. Occasionally, the original concept is sketched with paint directly onto the canvas. I layer with glaze and swaths of gesso." She says she is more comfortable with pallet knives and large strokes, but as seen in her art, the smallest brush stoke can create impact. Her medium of choice is now acrylics. "I want the painting to tell the story that the viewer places on it. My mind's eye continues to explode with ways to create on canvas, the struggles and joys of being human. You will see a lot of focus on the eyes, as I believe they truly are the window to your soul. My most recent work reflects my attempt to paint with a softer, less realistic hand. Second to portraying women is my love of depicting street people in an uplifting way, so I couldn't resist including my charming homeless man." The show begins with a reception on Thursday, January 4 , from 6 to 9 p.m. A door prize of the artist's work will be drawn. The show continues throughout the month. www.okeq.org Free Art Class Shop Now Holiday shopping is easy with Amazon's Holiday Gift Guides. #StartWithaSmile at smile.amazon.com for your holiday gifts and Amazon donates to Oklahomans for Equality Inc. amazonsmi le ~ You shop. Amazon gives. OkEq Board Meeting Monthly Meeting 7:00 p.m. Thursday, January 18 Dennis R. Neill Equality Center All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members OkEq Art Exhibition The December Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature an exhibit of works by Melanie Potts in a show titled "Light Fantastic", beginning with a reception on Thursday, December 7th from 6-9pm and continuing throughout the month. Melanie Potts was born in Fort Hood, Texas and now lives in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She has several exhibits and series to her credit; this series - Light Fantastic - focuses on the idea of seeing something that is taken for granted and even looked down upon - that "something" is light pollution. Monday, January 8, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Free basic art lessons are now available. You will need shading pencils, copy paper or any sort of white blank paper (no notebook paper) and erasers! Any questions please email Program Director Jose.Vega@okeq.org Family Ties Free Yoga Class Wednesday, January 10, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 4/24/26, 4:12 PM �OkEq eNews December 27th, 2017 2 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-December-27th--20... Enjoy a free Yoga class! These 60-minute, free Community Yoga classes are open to everyone of all levels. Each class is mindfully crafted to prepare the body for a peak pose in the arm balance, inversion, back-bend or twist family. This class will connect the mind, body, and spirit through movement and breath. Any questions please email Jose.Vega@okeq.org 2018 Pride Bingo Saturday, January 13, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Tulsa PRIDE BINGO is back for the 2018 Pride season. Join us for the first Tulsa Pride Bingo of the year. The beautiful and glamorous Nicole Carrington will fly in from Vegas, and she has invited Rainbow Granny and Trailer Trash Teresa to join her for our Bingo Bash. DJ Alex says "get your lip sync selections ready." $20 for general admission Family Ties is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBT parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Family Ties contact andy@grimesco.net Challenging Beliefs in Nontraditional Relat ions hips $30 Adult Beverage admission includes 3 drink tickets $225 Table for 8 people which includes open bar for your table EBA Mixer 1st & 3rd Monday of each month 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, January 17th, 6:00 p.m. Hyatt Regency Tulsa 100 E. Second St., Tulsa, OK 74103 Hyatt Regency Tulsa is located in the heart of downtown Tulsa's vibrant business, entertainment, and cultural districts. Our hotel overlooks the scenic gardens of the Williams Center Complex and is only eight miles from Tulsa International Airport. Adjoined via skybridge to Williams Towers, our luxury, high-rise Tulsa hotel is adjacent to the famous Tulsa Performing Arts Center and just a few walking blocks from the Cox Convention Center, BOK Center and more than 50 restaurants and bars. Visit Hyatt Regency Tulsa Online This therapeutic discussion group provides a haven for individuals who engage in nontraditional relationship structures, with a focus on internal and social stigmas, personal belief systems, and the struggles surrounding this population. This group is open to individuals who take part in ethically nonmonogamous relationships (polyamory, swinging) and kink relationships. The Oklahoma Poly Network is a proud supporter of this group. Sara Griffey is a Clinical Counseling intern with Bellevue University. She has experience working with LGBT+ clients, homeless youth, individuals struggling with mood disorders, anxiety, and trauma. She currently works with survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. She welcomes the opportunity to work with persons with concerns related to nontraditional relationships (polyamory, kink, etc.), as well as the other areas listed above. She is passionate about advocacy and public policy in order to ensure that proper treatment is available for any individual seeking services. You can join the EBA online, at one of our mixers or business meetings, or fill out and application at the Dennis R Neill Equality Center. E Live Free! Coming Out Worksh op UALITY Business Alliance 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 6:30-7:30 p.m. The Equality Business Alliance networking mixers are terrific venues for you to meet prospective clients. Mixers are open to non-members as well as EBA members. Be sure to bring business cards, business information, brochures, etc. Hosting a networking mixer is a great way to showcase your business. You may host at your establishment or use the Equality Center. If you would like to host a mixer: please send an email to jose.vega@okeq.org for more information. CALL ME BY YOUR NAME Pride Movie Night Friday, January 19, 6:00 p.m. Reception, 7:20 p.m. Film Screening Circle Cinema 10 S. Lewis Ave., Tulsa, OK 74104 Are you planning to come out? Maybe you have just recently come out? Join us for a coming out discussion group meeting in the History Project Room. It's free! This course is designed for individuals coming to terms with their sexuality with presentations on how to come out to family, friends, and co-workers. Question and answer session in a supportive and informed environment. It is a safe space to share experiences about coming out and discuss topics as it relates to doing so. By sharing struggles 4/24/26, 4:12 PM �OkEq eNews December 27th, 2017 3 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-December-27th--20... and victories the group allows those newly coming out and who have been out for a while to learn from others. All are welcome to join in the discussion whether Lesbian, Gay, Bi, or Trans. Please contact ComingOut@OkEq.org or call 918-743-4297 OKEQ is hosting a reception at the the premier of one of the most highly-acclaimed films of the year, "CALL ME BY YOUR NAME," Friday, Jan 19 at Circle Cinema. Reception begins at 6pm, Film Screening at 7:20pm. In Northern Italy in 1983, seventeen year-old Elio begins a relationship with visiting Oliver, his father's research assistant, with whom he bonds over his emerging sexuality, their Jewish heritage, and the beguiling Italian landscape. Starring Armie Hammer and written by James Ivory. Sara Griffey is a Clinical Counseling intern with Bellevue University. She has experience working with LGBT+ clients, homeless youth, individuals struggling with mood disorders, anxiety, and trauma. She currently works with survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. She welcomes the opportunity to work with persons with concerns related to nontraditional relationships (polyamory, kink, etc.), as well as the other areas listed above. She is passionate about advocacy and public policy in order to ensure that proper treatment is available for any individual seeking services. Click here for more information Wild Hearts Ball Saturday, February 3, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Dancing, music, friends, and we guarantee you'll fall in love. Amazon Smile Holiday shopping is easy with Amazon's Holiday Gift Guides. #StartWithaSmile at smile.amazon.com for your holiday gifts and Amazon donates to Oklahomans for Equality Inc. Amazon Smile Link amazons • '~~;'I You shop. Amazon gives. No Shade for Plus Every Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 A new support group to bring together people who have found they are HIV positive and those who have been living with HIV for many years. The group will provide support, education, social activities and so much more. The group will be here at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center to provide a safe place to discuss issues and meet other people who are navigating their lives being PLUS. Lawyer in the Library January 10 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Lawyer in the Library is an opportunity to meet with a lawyer about topics such as family law (divorce, paternity, custody and child support), landlord/tenant disputes, estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment is necessary. Counseling Services Counselors are donating their services to Oklahomans for Equality. Please be patient when setting up appointment times. It can take up to 2 weeks for them to find an available time to see you. Dr. Kurt Choate Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a Sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required Contact Dr. Kurt Choate, LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org OSU Tulsa Counseling Center Tulsa Project Theatre Season 2017-2018 4/24/26, 4:12 PM �OkEq eNews December 27th, 2017 4 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-December-27th--20... Tulsa Performing Arts Center - Charles E. Norman Theatre 110 E 2nd St, Tulsa, OK 74103 Tulsa Project Theatre (TPT), the city's only theatre company operating under an Actors Equity Association (AEA) contract, and has announced its 2017-2018 season. Three of the season's productions are in collaboration with other AEA affiliates - two from Oklahoma City and one with whom fans of the hit TV shows, Big Bang Theory and Speechless, may be familiar. In February 2018, TPT returns to the intimate Norman Theatre at the Tulsa PAC to present the Regional Premiere of John Ross Bowie's FOUR CHORDS AND A GUN. This brand new non-musical play centers on the iconic punk band, The Ramones, as they record their fifth album with eccentric music producer, Phil Spector. Focusing on the period in 1979-1980 when the band stood on the edge of breaking out, and Spector needed a hit, this intense black comedy sheds light on an important and overlooked moment in rock history. FOUR CHORDS AND A GUN was written by actor and comedian John Ross Bowie, best known for his role as Barry Kripke in the CBS show THE BIG BANG THEORY and currently as Jimmy Dimeo on the ABC show SPEECHLESS. FOUR CHORDS AND A GUN runs February 16-25, 2018. TICK...TICK...BOOM! is an autobiographical musical by Jonathan Larson, the late Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Awardwinning composer of Rent, which tells the story of a composer and the sacrifices he made to achieve his big break, eventually leading to a Broadway blockbuster. His girlfriend wants to get married and move out of the city, his best friend is making big bucks on Madison Avenue and, yet, Jon is still waiting tables and trying to write the great American rock musical. Set in 1990, this compelling story of personal discovery embraces the universal ideal of holding onto your dreams through life's most difficult challenges. Before RENT, there was TICK...TICK...BOOM! The production will run for a weekend in Oklahoma City before arriving in Tulsa for a limited run on April 27 - 29, 2018. Alyssa Pasquini is a mental health counseling intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She is passionate about assisting clients who are a part of the LGBTQQIA+ community who experience a range of concerns including issues surrounding gender identity, sexual/affectional orientation, and mood or anxiety concerns. Appointments with Alyssa can be made by calling the OSU Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 5 94-85 68 . Tulsa Project Theatre will close its seventh season in the Liddy Doenges Theatre with another Oklahoma Premiere of the rock opera LIZZIE, set to run July 13-22, 2018. On a sweltering summer morning in 1892, in a small new England city, a prominent business man and his wife were brutally axed to death in their home. Their youngest daughter, Lizzie Borden was the prime suspect and her trial was a coast-to-coast media sensation. LIZZIE features four women fronting a six-piece rock band. LIZZIE is sex, rage, betrayal, blood, murder, and American mythology set to a scorching rock score. Visit www.tulsaprojecttheatre.com for more information ------ Equality Center Pride Store Your puppy will be pawsitively furbulous in this styleash harness! Amanda Rogers is a mental health counseling intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She welcomes the opportunity to work with persons with concerns related to gender identity, sexual or affectional orientation, relationship issues, mood/anxiety concerns and trauma. She is passionate about social justice and working with the LGBTQQIA+ community. Appointments can be scheduled with Amanda by calling the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at 918-594-8568 . Be sure to "Like" the OkEq Pride Store Facebook page to keep up with the new items and new sale items Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library "Red Doors" Directed by: Georgia Lee Temple Hull is a mental health counseling intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She has experience counseling transgender, bisexual, lesbian, gay and asexual persons, and looks forward to working with all individuals represented in the bright colors of the rainbow flag. Appointments with Temple can be made by calling the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at 918-594-8568. The patriarch (Tzi Ma) of a Chinese-American family plans to get away from it all when he retires, but the tumultuous lives of his rebellious daughters alter his plans. Eldest daughter, Samantha (Jacqueline Kim), reunites with an old flame and re-evaluates her life choices. Julie (Elaine Kao), a medical student, is in love with a celebrity. The youngest, Katie (Kathy Shao-Lin Lee) carries on an escalating war of pranks with a neighbor. Find this selection and more by visiting the Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library. Merrill Reiter, M.S., is in the Counseling Psychology Doctoral Program at Oklahoma State 4/24/26, 4:12 PM �OkEq eNews December 27th, 2017 5 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-December-27th--20... University. She is a mental health counselor at OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. Merrill is passionate about social justice, advocacy and counseling. She enjoys working with people of all identities and strives to make her sessions a safe place for all clients. She has experience working with LGBTQ+ people and welcomes the opportunity to work with persons with concerns related to sexual or affectional orientation, gender identity, mood/anxiety, depression, self-injury, death/grief, and those experiencing major changes or transitions in life. Appointments with Merrill can be made by calling the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 594-8568 Kathy Kavanaugh is a doctoral counseling psychology intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She is dedicated to working with clients of all identities (including all sexual and affectional orientations, gender identities, races, ethnicities, and ages) from a multicultural perspective. Kathy works with clients to address concerns regarding anxiety, mood, sexual and gender identity development, and overall personal enrichment. To schedule an appointment with Kathy, please contact the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 594-8568. Mark Taracuk, MSEd, NCC is a doctoral student in counseling psychology at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. He received his master's degree in counseling from Indiana University and is a National Certified Counselor. Mark has past experience working with members of the LGBTQ+ community on a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, spiritual concerns, trauma, intimate partner violence, and concerns related to gender identity. Appointments with Mark can be made by calling the OSU Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 594-8568. 4/24/26, 4:12 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/350e94721a00542800f6e2f52b9f62ee.pdf e093227e5e579a288e20ad91a528a0b8 PDF Text Text OkEq eNews March 22nd, 2017 1 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-22nd--2017.... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq eNews March 22nd, 2017 okl.ihom:ms for equ.ility news In This Issue Kelly Kirby CPA Family Ties - 2017 Equality Gala 2016 Donation Tax Donation Letters Sisters In Song Volunteer of the Month Cityscape Mortgage 2017 Turn About Show F ~ J'ay1toii Rental Property Bookkeep1n9 r 980 Family Ties Guys Dine Too First Thursday Art Opening. Tulsa Pride Bingo Equality Business Alliance Mixer Tulsa Threat 2017 Schedule Tulsa Metro Softball League March Video eNews Pride Store Rainbow Library REVERSED AND REMANDED Let us help you file your 2016 tax returns! Stillwater Gender SUpport I.C.A.O. Monarch X Elections I.C.A.O. Coronation X Miss Jolt Kelly Kirby CPA Jackpot Golf Classic Compassionate Tulsa Certified Public Accountant a professional corporation (918) 747-5466 4815 S Harvard, Ste 205 Tulsa, OK 74135 OkEq Board Meeting 7 p.m. Thursday, March 16 Dennis R. Neill Equality Center All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. OkEq Art Exhibition admin@kkirby.com www.kkirby.com IV\- r-o~ue,LV\,g Tl1Lbo~eaux: Tl1e Tax Tl1ev-apkj Dog Proudly serving Oklahoma's LGBTQ community since 1982. 2017 Equality Gala Saturday, April 29th, 2017, 6:30 pm Cox Business Center 100 Civic Center, Tulsa, OK 74103 Third Street and Houston Avenue 4/24/26, 3:42 PM �OkEq eNews March 22nd, 2017 2 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-22nd--2017.... The March Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature the works of Josh New in a show titled "Intimate Viewing", beginning with a reception on Thursday, March 2nd from 6-9pm and continuing throughout the month. With special guests Meredith Baxter and Comedian Suzanne Westenhoefer Josh New's works feature a series of portraits honing-in on people with intimate tattoos. So often tattoos carry with them intensely personal memories, feelings, or mottos that are chosen to be indelibly marked on bodies. They can be to remember a loved one or special event; they can represent a location, a mantra, or an eternal goal. Often these special images and words are hidden from every day view and only glimpsed in moments of extreme vulnerability. Alison Anthony and Mark Wilson - Honorary Chairs Paul Allen and Debbie McDaniel - Chairs Q. oklahomans for equality Ticket purchases and sponsorship information here (No ticket sales will be available at the door.) 2016 Donation Tax Donation Letters Tax receipts for donations made to Oklahomans for Equality in 2016 were recently mailed. If you have not received your tax receipt or have questions regarding your receipt, please contact Paul Allen, OkEq Treasurer, paul.allen@OkEq.org Family Ties Sisters In Song present: Romance & Chocolates 2017 - "How Deep Is Your Love?" Saturday, March 25, 2017, 6:00 p.m. Eastside Christian Church Fellowship Hall 1438 S. Indianapolis Tulsa OK 74112 6:00 PM Hor D'oerves and wine with social mingling 6:45 PM Dinner with wine and Concert featuring 70's music $30/person Come join us for an great evening of 70's music, including the Bee Gees, Queen, Joe Cocker, Pat Benetar and others. Tickets are $30/person and include wine, gnoshies, dinner with wine, and chocolates and champagne for desert in addition to the concert. There will also be raffle tickets available for a Samsung 55" 4K UHD Smart TV, a XBox 1 with a game and controller and a $30 Best Buy gift card. Please contact 918-630-9794 for tickets or more information. Just remember, seating is limited and you sure don't want to miss out on a fantastic time!!!! Volunteer of the Month March 2017 Jonathan Green Jonathan has been volunteering at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center since June of 2016. They felt like OKEQ would be a great place to meet people and get non profit experience. Since volunteering they have enjoyed getting to see all the work that goes into the programming offered at Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq). "The staff and volunteers all work really hard to make every program and event a success" Jonathan says. Jonathan has made new friends in their time at OkEq and believes the staff to be wonderful human beings. They would highly recommend volunteering at OkEq to anyone who is looking for a way to support the LGBTQ community. Jonathan states, "for a relatively small commitment, front desk volunteers ensure that the day to day operations of the center run smoothly." Family Ties is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBT parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Family Ties contact olivia.cotter@okeq.org Lawyer in the Library March 8 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Lawyer in the Library is an opportunity to meet with a lawyer about topics such as family law (divorce, paternity, custody, child support), landlord/tenant , estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment necessary.. Keep Coming Back Meditation Group Every Monday from 6:30 to 7:30 One of Jonathan's favorite aspects of OkEq is the monthly show in the gallery. They say "The work shown there varies greatly and I think that is important for a community space. Young artists and seasoned professionals alike get the chance to show their art to an audience outside the typical art scene." When they are not volunteering, they are working on their own art, going to local punk and metal shows, and playing board games with friends. Jonathan is excited to have some of their art shown at OkEq for the first time this April in the Oklahoma Figure Art Alliance group exhibition. We thank you for your dedication Jonathan! If you would like to volunteer contact Jose Vega at jose.vega@okeq.org This Narcotics Anonymous meditation meeting has a group meditation followed by reading NA literature and sharing. 4/24/26, 3:42 PM �OkEq eNews March 22nd, 2017 3 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-22nd--2017.... Everyone is welcome regardless of age race sexual identity or religion, the only requirement for membership is the desire to stop using drugs. There are no dues or fees. We are not affiliated with any outside organization and are selfsupporting through our own contributions. Whether you have a dollar for the basket or not please join us and keep coming back. For more information contact, Deborah Spradlin at deborahspradlin2013@gmail.com Healthcare Navigator By Appointment Do you need assistance with open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare? Meet with Mary Jones, Planned Parenthood's Healthcare Navigator. She will be more than happy to help anyone and everyone who is interested in enrolling with the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare. Contact Mary Jones at 918-587-4621 or mary.jones@ppheartland.org Counseling Services Counselors are donating their services to Oklahomans for Equality. Please be patient when setting up appointment times. It can take up to 2 weeks for them to find an available time to see you. Dr. Kurt Choate Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a Sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required Contact Dr. Kurt Choate, LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org Jenna Pike Tuesdays and Thursdays by appointment only. Gender identity, sexual orientation, mood or anxiety concerns, and/or individuals who have experienced a traumatic event. Appointments are required. Contact Jenna at jennifer.pike@okstate.edu (918) 594-8568 Tiffany Zwart Monday -Thursday by appointment only. 4/24/26, 3:42 PM �OkEq eNews March 22nd, 2017 4 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-22nd--2017.... Gender identity, sexual orientation, mood or anxiety concerns, and/or individuals who have experienced a traumatic event. Appointments are required. Contact Tiffany at tzwart@okstate.edu (918) 594-8568 Andria Whipple Monday -Thursday by appointment only. Issues surrounding gender identity, sexual orientation, mood or anxiety concerns, and/or individuals who have experienced a traumatic event. Appointments are required. Contact Andria at andria.whipple@okstate.edu (918) 594-8568 ' ..,- ··-;.:~:,v::r· . \,/' , ) . ~ \ A ~~ *,._ '\ Jess White I am available for appointments on Tuesday from 8am-4pm and Thursday from 8am-11:30am . I have experience working with anxiety, depression, gender identity, sexual/affectional orientation, trauma, and life transitions. I also have experience working with children and adolescents. You can contact me at jess.white@okstate.edu or (918) 594-8568 Family Ties Sunday April 2, 2:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Family Ties, formerly known as Gamily, is a group of, and for, LGBTA families in the Tulsa area and those who support them. There will be a planning meeting on April 2 at 2:00 at the Dennis R. Neil Equality Center. All LGBTA parents raising children, and those who fill the roles as parents, are encouraged to attend this meeting to help plan activities for LGBTA families. Potential activities include community outings, such as zoo, aquarium, sports (Drillers, Oilers), picnics, movie nights, game nights, play dates, etc. For more information or to RSVP please contact Andrew McClain at andy@grimesco.net Guys Dine Too Tuesday April 4, 6:30 p.m. Burn Co. Barbeque 1738 S. Boston Ave., Tulsa, OK 74119 Brendan Glon Brendon is available for appointments from 8-3pm on Tuesday and from 2-6pm on Wednesdays. He is experienced with working with clients in the rainbow community, including sexual or affectional orientation, gender identity, spirituality, trauma history, depression, anxiety, and social issues. He works from a values oriented and humanistic theoretical model. Contact Brendon atglon@okstate.edu or by contacting the OSU Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 594-8568 Cost of the dinner will be around $25-$30. This will include your dinner, dessert and drink. Alcohol and Beer are not included in this price but the bar will be open. Adam at BurnCo BBQ is opening the doors of his restaurant just for our group. So everyone please be sure to thank him and his employees for their time and great food. If you are coming please RSVP. I need a headcount for the reservation. We have always loved cooking and enjoyed the primal fulfillment of doing it over wood fire. Adam Myers experience at Tulsa based Hasty Bake Charcoal Grills, combined with Robby Corcoran's decade plus experience in the restaurant industry comes together to create a truly distinctive flavor. After successful endeavors as caterers, Burn Co BBQ was launched in January of 2011. Utilizing utilitarian décor and amenities, Burn Co focuses on the food, crafting a " one of a kind", Backyard BBQ Flavor. We cut our coleslaw by hand, trim and smoke our meats daily, and relish the finest bits and pieces of all meats. We offer local products when possible, and are always trying to figure out how to shock and wow our customers with exclusive specials. RSVP to Richard Haley at Fallyn Lee Fallyn Lee graduated with a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Ball State University in 2015. She is currently a doctoral student in Oklahoma State University's Counseling 4/24/26, 3:42 PM �OkEq eNews March 22nd, 2017 5 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-22nd--2017.... guysdinetoo@gmail.com First Thursday Art Opening Tuesday April 6, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 The April Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature the works of OKFAA - a group of artists presenting works based on the human form, beginning with a reception on Thursday, April 6th from 6-9pm and continuing throughout the month. OkFAA was formed in 2016 by a group of six artists united by an interest in creating works based on the human form. Their goal, through art, is to promote all manner of dynamic, figure based art, provide encouragement to artists wishing to explore this genre, and educate the public as to the contemporary value and long tradition of portraying the figure, both clothed and nude, in art. One of the artists, Kaylee says, "We couldn't think of a more fitting place for our inaugural show than Tulsa's Equality Center and hope more art spaces in Tulsa and Oklahoma, both for profit and not for profit, decide to follow its lead by befriending free artistic expression, especially as it relates to the human body in art". The show begins with a reception on Thursday, April 6th from 6-9pm where there will be a door prize drawn of the artist's work. The show continues throughout the month. www.okeq.org 2017 Tulsa Pride Bingo April 15, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 Join us for April's Tulsa Pride Bingo 2017. The beautiful and outrageous Nicole Carrington will be our host once again. Nicole has invited Rainbow Granny and Trailer Trash Teresa to join her for our biggest pride fundraiser this Pride season. Super Hot DJ Crystal will be spinning the beat for our rapid rounds of Pride Bingo and DJing our Lip Sync Contest. $15 for general admission $25 Adult Beverage admission includes 3 drink tickets Psychology program. Fallyn has experience working with intimate partner violence, sexual assault, spiritual concerns, and trauma. She has also worked with children and adolescents using both talk and play therapy. Contact Fallyn at fallynl@ostatemail.okstate.edu (918) 594-8568 Non-Binary Support Group Third Wednesday of each month from 7-9 p.m. A new support group for folks who identify with non-binary genders, including but not limited to, genderqueer, genderfluid, agender, bigender, neutrois, genderflux, and more. This group will be a safe space to discuss our identities, receive support, and build a strong nonbinary community in Tulsa. For information contact Vic Wiener at vfwiener@gmail.com SOS Group Mondays 7:00 pm This open Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) Recovery and Sobriety Group meets every Monday at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information, visit www.SOSTulsa.org $200 Table for 8 people which includes unlimited drinks for your table Proceeds go toward Tulsa Pride 2017. Online ticket purchases will be available soon. For more information contact olivia.cotter@okeq.org Live Free! Coming Out Workshop 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of the month 7:00 - 8:00 pm. ComingOut@OkEq.org Facilitated by James Prather Equality Business Alliance Mixer Wednesday April 19, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. The Garden Trug 3009 E. 101st St. Tulsa Oklahoma 74137 E UALITY Business Alliance Brought to You Bi the Letter B Second Tuesday and fourth Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Our garden center, floral studio, & gift shoppe is an eclectic "urban garden" built with you in mind. As you enter our boutique garden shoppe, you're senses will be tickled with the aromas of the season. Listen to the soothing sounds of wind chimes and splashing fountains. Around each corner you'll find home and garden treasures for your personal garden or gifts for friends and family. Or, Escape to a magical world in our fairy gardening department or shop our terrarium area where we have all the items necessary to build a unique tabletop size garden. The group is open to all bi, pan, queer, fluid folks and their allies. Our promise to you: To do our level best to create spaces to inspire you to try new and different things! Most importantly, have fun with your garden. Come see us! Check out The Garden Trug online at www.thegardentrug.com The Equality Business Alliance networking mixers are terrific venues for you to meet prospective clients. Mixers are open to non-members as well as EBA members. Be sure to bring business cards, business information, brochures, etc. Hosting a networking mixer is a great way to showcase your business. You may host at your establishment or use the Equality Center. If you would like to host a mixer, send an email to jose.vega@okeq.org for more information. 4/24/26, 3:42 PM �OkEq eNews March 22nd, 2017 6 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-22nd--2017.... http://www.theGardenTrug.com SAGE Tulsa (Service & Advocacy For Gay Elders) Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan ■ Proprietors: Sue Welch &Marcy Smith Need flowers? Call our full service florist...we deliver flowers by Ken' Peaches, Youngblood - -- - -- - - Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 Yoga by Zach Take A Cl.ass EVERY SUNDAY @4:30 pm 4 Au 4/29 COLOIADO 5/6 HOUSTON 5/13 BYE 5/2OAUBTIN 5/'Z'I @ COLORADO 6/3 BYE 6/ID @BAN ANTDNm 6/l7 @IOWA $5.00 per Session v Gender Support Program HOME FIELD EAST CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL 12150 EAST 11TH ST TULSA Oil 74121 Wednesdays 7:30 pm (First time interview required before attending) Email sharon.queen@okeq.org The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. Lambda Al-Anon Group Tulsa Metro Softball League TMSL 2017 Spring Season Sundays March 26 - May 21, 2017 12:00 - 4:00 p.m. Carl Smith Sports Complex 17120 E. 21st St., Tulsa, OK 74134 Every Friday 7 p.m. Hey TMSL members and fans! As the weather begins to warm up, it only means one thing: SOFTBALL SEASON! TMSL 2017 Spring Season is just right around the corner! Season will begin on Sunday, March 26th and will last 9 Sundays until May 21st, exluding Mother's Day and Easter weekends. Game times will be from 12pm-4pm at Carl Smith Sports Complex. Cost is $40/person. Anyone and everyone is welcome to join, so grab your friends and sign up today as we go into our 7th year of laughter, fun, a little bit of competition, and life long friendships! Survivors of Incest Anonymous For those of you who are curious about the Gay Softball World Series, 2017 GSWS will be in Portland, OR! The dates are September 3rd to September 10th. If you as a team or player have any questions/interest regarding GSWS, please give us a shout and we will gladly help you! If you have any other questions or inquiries, please do not hestitate to contact us at 4/24/26, 3:42 PM �OkEq eNews March 22nd, 2017 7 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-22nd--2017.... info@tulsametrosoftball.com . We look forward to seeing you out this year! TMSL Board Registration is open at: htosports.com You can also check out TSML on Facebook T\ Every Saturday 12:30 pm SIA strives to empower those who have survived childhood sexual abuse (who are not abusing any child), who want to become survivors and thrivers. For more information, visit siawso.org March Video eNews Game Night Equality Center Pride Store Show your pride with one (or more) of our colorful pride buttons. Available in the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Pride Store. Prices vary from $1.00 - $3.00 Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Room Rentals Be sure to "Like" the OkEq Pride Store Facebook page to keep up with the new items and new sale items Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has many spaces for your next meeting or event. To check dates, reserve your next event or receive pricing information, contact sharon.queen@okeq.org Stop by for a quick view of the Event Center and pick up a space rental sheet. "Sex and the Sacred: Gay Identity and Spiritual Growth" By: Daniel A. Helminiak A down-to-earth look at the spiritual power of sex Sex and the Sacred examines the spiritual dimension of human sexuality in a way that is free of religious affiliation but still open to traditional religion and belief in God. Dr. Daniel Helminiak, author of the best-selling What the Bible Really Says about Homosexuality, looks at the relationship between sexuality and spirituality, first, from a humanistic perspective and, then, a more familiar Christian point of view. In particular, he encourages LGBTI people to reclaim their spiritual heritage without apology. This unique book emphasizes spiritual commitment as an essential facet of LGBTI/ queer consciousness and addresses such burning themes as coming out, the importance of selfacceptance, gay marriage, gay bashing, and the ethics of gay sex. EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and community. Sex and the Sacred combines a psychological approach to spirituality with common sense and compassion, inspiring a break from moralistic religion and an understanding of what true spirituality means. The book applies this understanding to Christian topics such as the Bible, Fundamentalism, and the future of Christianity, and shows how coming out was an issue for Jesus, how homosexual experience relates to the Christian Trinity, and how Western Civilization became so sex-negative. Sex and the Sacred presents in the end a radical vision of Christianity open to all people. Religious leaders of all denominations, educators, counselors, members of the gay/lesbian/bisexual/ transgender community, non-religious spiritual seekers, and anyone interested in the relationship between spirituality and sexuality will find this book enlightening and uplifting. Find this selection and more by visiting the Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library . REVERSED AND REMANDED Workforce Oklahoma Access Point Open every day Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-by-step instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. January 18, 2017 REVERSED AND REMANDED Unanimous Decision by the Oklahoma Supreme Court. This decision allows "ANY" adult adoptee a way out of legal adoption and does not apply to under age adoptions. This decision opens the door to others seeking exit of similar "ADULT" adoptions through the Oklahoma courts for whatever reason deemed in the best interest of H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Friday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 7 pm 4/24/26, 3:42 PM �OkEq eNews March 22nd, 2017 8 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-22nd--2017.... the "ADULT" adoptee. Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing We wish to thank Attorney Michael C. Redman for a very long battle and for a courageous presentation of the facts and reasons that convinced the courts in this case Congratulations Jared Bruce and Bruce Schultz Thank you for removing the impediments that kept many Oklahoma same-sex couples from being able to marry. Support group meeting once a week starting January 2017 for adults in the Stillwater, Okla oma State, and surrounding community Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. Intimate Partner Violence& Sexual Assault Survivor Support Group First Wednesday of each month from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Domestic violence is the use of physical, sexual, threatening or emotional force to frighten, intimidate and control an intimate partner. This support and educational group is for individuals who have survived domestic violence and are ready to explore their personal healing process and find hope. The group will provide emotional support, information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal, and may include specific goals such as creating a safety plan, reducing risk of future violence, increasing positive coping skills and addressing the impact of trauma. Sexual assault is any forced or coerced sexual activity, such as unwanted touching or forced penetration committed against a person's will or without consent. This support group will meet together to discuss their experiences, share ideas, and provide emotional support for one another. Additionally, highly trained providers will offer information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal. Specific goals for sessions may include crises stabilization, safety planning, increasing selfregulatory skills, addressing trauma through cognitive processing, reconnecting to support systems, family and the community, and preventing re-victimization. All services are free of charge, and confidentiality is paramount. For more information contact Jim Scholl at 918.631.2722. MISSION: Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Court of All Oklahoma Inc. Toby Jenkins Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org 4/24/26, 3:42 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/1389c3de941492cf4f23c3a0764a3453.pdf 15b7206ea8f0f1dbbe15c4de60a3bd1f PDF Text Text OkEq eNews January 12th, 2017 1 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-12th--2017... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq eNews e news okl.:ihom.:ms for equality 2017 Tulsa Pride Bingo January 12th, 2017 In This Issue Tulsa Pride Bingo Ladies Social Club Volunteer of the Month January Video eNews Oklahoma Wedding Show MLK Jr. Day Parade January 14, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 Equality Business Alliance Mixer Women's March on Oklahoma Join us for our first Tulsa Pride Bingo of 2017. The beautiful and outrageous Nicole Carrington will be our host once again. Nicole has invited Rainbow Granny and Trailer Trash Teresa to join her for our biggest pride fundraiser this Pride season. Super Hot DJ Crystal will be spinning the beat for our rapid rounds of Pride Bingo and DJing our Lip Sync Contest. Women's Self Defense Training Men's Self Defense Training Advocacy Training Day The Versailles Masquerade Ball First Thursday Art Opening $15 for general admission Gay Men's Dinner. $25 Adult Beverage admission includes 3 drink tickets Tulsa Threat 2017 Schedule $200 T able for 8 people which includes unlimited drinks for your table. Proceeds go toward Tulsa Pride 2017. Click corresponding link above to purchase tickets. For more information contact olivia.cotter@okeq.org In case of inclement weather Saturday, Pride Bingo will be rescheduled for Saturday January 28. All tickets purchased for the January 14 event will be honored. Pride Store Rainbow Library Compassionate Tulsa Secret Ink Tattoo - Recognition 2017 People to Watch: Jose Vega I.C.A.O. Fetish Ball Ladies Social Club - LSC Turns One! Game Night Friday, January 13, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 LSC's first ever event was game night, so it seems fitting that we'll have game night for our group's first birthday! I'll try and see if we can borrow OkEq's bingo supplies. I know you all have loads of games, too, so bring some of your favorites! Someone suggested that we let people bring white elephant gifts they received over the holidays to contribute to a prize pile - totally optional, of course! - and I think that's a fun idea. As always, coffee, water, and soda are provided, otherwise BYOB and potluck snacks! OkEq Board Meeting 7 p.m. Thursday, January 12 Dennis R. Neill Equality Center All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. For more information follow this event on Facebook Volunteer of the Month January 2017 Steve Luper Steve began volunteering at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center in Sept 2015. He needed a volunteer job for a scholarship that he receives from the Cherokee Nation. He chose to apply at OKEQ because he wanted to work closer to the LGBTQ+ community after coming out. Steve likes helping people when he can but thinks he's most grateful for the people he meets and the friends he has made. He says "I think the Equality Center has changed me for the better and I'd probably be a whole different person right now if I hadn't discovered it." When Steve is not volunteering he is a film major at the University of Tulsa with a minor in creative writing and women and gender studies. He states " I've recently made a package on Standing Rock that was featured on the campus' new program TUTV. I'm also in the Alliance Française de Tulsa." Steve says he is i ntensely grateful for the Gender Outreach programs at the center. "I've never come away from something feeling as self-affirmed as I have when I've been able to go to some of the meetings." Steve would definitely recommend volunteering at the Equality Center. "Maybe you just want to be closer to the LGBTQ+ community - this is perfect you. When I started volunteering I was in a real tough place and the overwhelming feeling of being alone followed me around everyday. Coming to the center has helped me learn self-acceptance and has given me more strength. I've learned lessons in perseverance from the people I've met. At the center, no one is going to try and dissect you or intrude unless you want to share, you're free to be yourself as quietly or as loudly as you want. In Oklahoma, places like this are hard to find." We thank you for your passion Steve! OkEq Art Exhibition The January Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature the works of Behnaz Sohrabian beginning with a reception on Thursday, January 5th and continuing throughout the month. Born and educated in Tehran, Iran, Behnaz Sohrabian started painting as a small child of 10 and continued her passion professionally from then on. She received a BS in Applied Chemistry, a BA in Painting and a Master of Arts in Art Studies. After receiving her master's degree, she immigrated to Oklahoma to be near family. Speaking about her work, Behnaz comments, "My work is about me, my life, being a woman and the struggles that women still face in this era. I paint women as people- strong people with depth and power. I paint them as delicate and sensitive-- but not weak." If you would like to volunteer contact Jose Vega at jose.vega@okeq.org January Video eNews 4/24/26, 3:20 PM �OkEq eNews January 12th, 2017 2 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-12th--2017... Family Ties Oklahoma Wedding Show Saturday, January 14, 2017, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Expo Square Central Park Hall 1701 S. Sandusky Ave., Tulsa, OK 74112 LOVE IN BLOOM Each couple shares a distinctive story. At the Oklahoma Wedding Show, couples can find the vendors and wedding experts that can help make the big day a truly unique experience. Make sure to stop by the Oklahomans for Equality booth during the show. For more details check out Oklahoma Magazine online. Family Ties is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBT parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Family Ties contact olivia.cotter@okeq.org Lawyer in the Library donwJ:e& a&® The OKLAHOMA EDDING SHOW Saturday .JANUARY 14 10AMTO4PM December 14 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Lawyer in the Library is an opportunity to meet with a lawyer about topics such as family law (divorce, paternity, custody, child support), landlord/tenant , estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment necessary.. Keep Coming Back Meditation Group Every Monday from 6:30 to 7:30 Expo Square • Central Park Hall • Tulsa MLK Jr. Day Parade - "LOVE CONQUERS HATE" January 16, 10:00 a.m. - Meet at the Center, 11:00 a.m. Parade Begins Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Tulsa, Oklahoma holds one of the largest MLK parades in the United States to commemorate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Oklahomans for Equality will be marching with the rainbow flag and we invite you to come join us. We will meet at the center at 10 a.m. and carpool to the staging area. This Narcotics Anonymous meditation meeting has a group meditation followed by reading NA literature and sharing. Everyone is welcome regardless of age race sexual identity or religion, the only requirement for membership is the desire to stop using drugs. There are no dues or fees. We are not affiliated with any outside organization and are selfsupporting through our own contributions. Whether you have a dollar for the basket or not please join us and keep coming back. For more information contact, Deborah Spradlin at deborahspradlin2013@gmail.com Healthcare Navigator Thursdays 1-4 p.m. Do you need assistance with open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare? Meet with Mary Jones, Planned Parenthood's Healthcare Navigator. She will be more than happy 4/24/26, 3:20 PM �OkEq eNews January 12th, 2017 3 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-12th--2017... to help anyone and everyone who is interested in enrolling with the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare. Contact Mary Jones at 918-587-4621 or mary.jones@ppheartland.org Equality Business Alliance Mixer Wednesday January 18, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Hosted by Hyatt regency Tulsa 100 E 2nd St, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74103 Counseling Services E Counselors are donating their services to Oklahomans for Equality. Please be patient when setting up appointment times. It can take up to 2 weeks for them to find an available time to see you. ALITY usiness Alliance Dr. Kurt Choate Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a Sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required Contact Dr. Kurt Choate, LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org The January EBA mixer will be hosted by Hyatt Regency Tulsa. The Hyatt Regency Tulsa is located in the heart of Oklahoma's vibrant business, entertainment and cultural districts. The downtown Tulsa hotel overlooks the scenic gardens of the Williams Center Complex and is only eight miles from Tulsa International Airport. Adjoined via skybridge to Williams Towers, the luxury, high-rise Tulsa hotel is adjacent to the famous Tulsa Performing Arts Center and just a few walking blocks from the Cox Convention Center, BOK Center and over 51 restaurants and bars. Please be advised we will only validate self-parking in the attached garage. HYATT For more information on rooms, rates and amenities click here or follow the event on Facebook. REGENCY' The Equality Business Alliance networking mixers are terrific venues for you to meet prospective clients. Mixers are open to non-members as well as EBA members. Be sure to bring business cards, business information, brochures, etc. Hosting a networking mixer is a great way to showcase your business. You may host at your establishment or use the Equality Center. If you would like to host a mixer, send an email to jose.vega@okeq.org for more information. Jenna Pike Tuesdays and Thursdays by appointment only. Gender identity, sexual orientation, mood or anxiety concerns, and/or individuals who have experienced a traumatic event. Appointments are required. Contact Jenna at jennifer.pike@okstate.edu - - - (918) 594-8568 Women's March on Oklahoma Tiffany Zwart Monday -Thursday by appointment only. Gender identity, sexual orientation, mood or anxiety concerns, and/or individuals who have experienced a traumatic event. Appointments are required. Contact Tiffany at tzwart@okstate.edu (918) 594-8568 Saturday, January 21, 10:00 a.m. Oklahoma State Capitol 2300 N Lincoln Blvd, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73105 The Women's March is a national movement to unify and empower everyone who stands for human rights, civil liberties, and social justice for all. We gather in community to find healing and strength through tolerance, civility, and compassion. We welcome all people to join us as we unite locally and nationally. Join us on January 21st as we march in solidarity with our sister marches around the globe. To register and/or donate to the event, please visit either Eventbrite or Meetup at the links below. Eventbrite Meetup Please let us know how you can help by filling out the volunteer intake form. Thank you for your support! First Week of Women's Self Defense Training Tuesday, January 23, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Registration is open for the next free women's 7 week self-defense training session. This training will be held at Oklahomans For Equality 621 E 4th St, Tulsa, OK 74120 and requires a commitment to all 7 classes, this allows time to build muscle memory so that you can effectively use these life saving self-defense skills. 7Week J' Andria Whipple Monday -Thursday by appointment only. Issues surrounding gender identity, sexual orientation, mood or anxiety concerns, and/or individuals who have experienced a traumatic event. Appointments are required. Contact Andria at andria.whipple@okstate.edu ----- 4/24/26, 3:20 PM �OkEq eNews January 12th, 2017 4 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-12th--2017... (918) 594-8568 ~ Self-Defense Training Classes will be every other Monday starting at 7pm. Trans-women are welcome! I Warrior Sisters is a non profit organization created by women for women. We teach real world self-defense skills emphasizing awareness, verbal and physical techniques. This training is open to women and girls and we ask that if you bring young girls that they are old enough to participate or entertain themselves without becoming a distraction to the group. For more information or to register for class please contact Jose Vega at Jose.vega@okeq.org First Week of Men's Self Defense Training Thursday, January 26, 7:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Registration is open for the next free Men's 7 week self-defense training session. This training will be held at Oklahomans For Equality 621 E 4th St, Tulsa, OK 74120 and requires a commitment to all 7 classes, this allows time to build muscle memory so that you can effectively use these life saving self-defense skills. Classes will be every other Thursday starting at 7:30pm. Trans-men are welcome! ,.·· • "., ,, .'--i :.. ~: "':,f:~ . . "'i . . • ' · ,, ~ . ~ - Jess White I am available for appointments on Tuesday from 8am-4pm and Thursday from 8am-11:30am . I have experience working with anxiety, depression, gender identity, sexual/affectional orientation, trauma, and life transitions. I also have experience working with children and adolescents. You can contact me at jess.white@okstate.edu or (918) 594-8568 For more information or to register for class please contact Jose Vega at Jose.vega@okeq.org Advocacy Training Day Saturday, January 28, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Highland Hall 1102 E Warner Ave, Guthrie, OK 73044 This training is for members and allies of Oklahoma's LGBTQ community and is sponsored by Oklahomans for Equality, PFLAG Oklahoma and Freedom Oklahoma. Objectives: 1. To provide an opportunity for statewide advocates to meet one another, form strong advocacy networks, and to become better informed about how to be an effective advocate on behalf of Oklahoma's LGBTQ community/families/friends 2. To inform audience about expected legislation during the 2017 Oklahoma Legislative session (begins Monday, February 6th) 3. To inform audience about legislative "mechanics" 4. To discuss effective advocacy strategies (as well as ineffective strategies) to influence Oklahoma legislators (these strategies can be applied to any advocacy work including local level (city council, school boards), state level (legislature), or national level (Congressional delegation) No cost; however, need to make reservation due to limited space. Email name/phone number to olivia.cotter@okeq.org Brendan Glon Brendon is available for appointments from 8-3pm on Tuesday and from 2-6pm on Wednesdays. He is experienced with working with clients in the rainbow community, including sexual or affectional orientation, gender identity, spirituality, trauma history, depression, anxiety, and social issues. He works from a values oriented and humanistic theoretical model. Contact Brendon atglon@okstate.edu or by contacting the OSU Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 594-8568 The Versailles Masquerade Ball Saturday, February 11, 7:00 - 11:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Admission is $25.00 and includes champagne Join us for the 17th annual Wild Hearts Ball as we transform the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center into the famous French palace Versailles for a masquerade ball. Everybody must be in masks. Your ticket gives you access to the ball and champagne drinks from the champagne tower. Lady DJ Crystal will be mixing her best music in the hall of mirrors. Heavy Hors D'oeuvres and a Cash Bar. All the proceeds benefit the Equality Center renovation project. Click here to purchase tickets 1Uikl1-fearts &ff Presents 7he Versaiffes MAS UERADE Fallyn Lee Fallyn Lee graduated with a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Ball State University in 2015. She is currently a doctoral student in Oklahoma State University's Counseling Psychology program. Fallyn has experience working with intimate partner violence, sexual assault, spiritual concerns, and trauma. She has also worked with children and adolescents using both talk and play therapy. Contact Fallyn at fallynl@ostatemail.okstate.edu (918) 594-8568 More information available on Facebook. First Thursday Art Opening Thursday, February 2, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 The February Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature the works of Cait O'Darling in a show titled "Mensonges d'amour" (Lies of Love), beginning with a reception on Thursday, February 2nd from 6-9pm and continuing throughout the month. Non-Binary Support Group Third Wednesday of each month from 7-9 p.m. A new support group for folks who identify with non-binary genders, including but not limited to, genderqueer, genderfluid, agender, bigender, neutrois, genderflux, and more. This group will be 4/24/26, 3:20 PM �OkEq eNews January 12th, 2017 5 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-12th--2017... Cait O'Darling holds a PhD in American Studies and an MA in Comparative Philosophy from the University of Hawai'i at Manoa. She graduated summa cum laude from Flagler College in St Augustine, Florida, with a dual major in Philosophy and Religion, and a dual minor in Latin American Studies and Photography. O'Darling studied painting and sculpture at the Instituto Allende, a visual arts school located in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. She is the recipient of numerous awards and scholarships, and has taught college courses in art, American history, and philosophy. This will be the first time her work has been exhibited in Tulsa, Oklahoma. a safe space to discuss our identities, receive support, and build a strong nonbinary community in Tulsa. For information contact Vic Wiener at vfwiener@gmail.com Cait O'Darling's show, "Mensonges d'amour" (Lies of Love), features twenty composite photos. This series explores the power of a single gesture across multiple iterations. Cait boldly recomposes the embodied performance of a single "Selfie" and adds new angles and juxtapositions. She seeks to undermine a core concept of photography, namely, indexicality: the notion that what is depicted within the frame of a photograph tells us something true about the perceived reality at the moment the shutter was released and the image was captured. Blending and layering multiple images together, O'Darling creates new and fanciful ones that are patently untrue. A mockumentary, the exhibit offers viewers an opportunity to enter into a playful space of delight and amusement, woven between truth and illusion. The show begins with a reception on Thursday, January 5th from 6-9pm where there will be a door prize drawn of the artist's work; the show continues throughout the month. www.okeq.org Gay Men's Dinner SOS Group Mondays 7:00 pm This open Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) Recovery and Sobriety Group meets every Monday at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information, visit www.SOSTulsa.org Live Free! Coming Out Workshop Tuesday, February 7, 6:30 p.m. Spaghetti Warehouse 221 E. Brady, Tulsa, OK 74103 This month we are eating at Spaghetti Warehouse in downtown Tulsa. If you are coming please RSVP. A headcount is needed for the reservation. • At Spaghetti Warehouse, we make every meal feel like a celebration, with the kind of delicious, freshly prepared Italian food that everybody loves, served in a lighthearted atmosphere that's perfect for getting together with your family or friends. For more information or to RSVP please email Richard Haley at GuysDineToo@gmail.com . TUL8A 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of the month 7:00 - 8:00 pm. ComingOut@OkEq.org Facilitated by James Prather Brought to You Bi the Letter B Second Tuesday and fourth Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. 0 101 The group is open to all bi, pan, queer, fluid folks and their allies. 0'1-10 0 /2 0l/-129 05/0 05/1 0 0 27 0 C 06/ 6/10 an A onlo 0 ✓17 ow SAGE Tulsa (Service & Advocacy For Gay Elders) Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan ■ 4/24/26, 3:20 PM �OkEq eNews January 12th, 2017 6 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-12th--2017... Equality Center Pride Store Tulsa Area Prime Timers The Versailles Masquerade Ball is just around the corner. Get your rainbow masquerade masks for only $10.00 in the Pride Store. 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 Be sure to "Like" the OkEq Pride Store Facebook page to keep up with the new items and new sale items Yoga by Zach Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library EVERY SUNDAY "Living the Spirit: A Gay American Indian Anthology" Compiled By: Gay American Indians, Coordinating Editor: Will Roscoe @ 4:30 pm Looks at the history of Indian homosexuality, describes their tribal roles, and includes poems and short stories When the Supreme Court cited "millennia of moral teaching" in its support of Georgia's sodomy law, they must not have been thinking of American history. For centuries throughout America, both before and after the arrival of Europeans, gay and lesbian Indians were recognized as valued members of tribal communities. Combining male and female roles, gay Indians worked as mediators, artists, healers, and providers for their tribes. Living the Spirit brings together historical overviews, personal accounts, stories and poetry that celebrate these traditional roles and the rich heritage of gay Indians, as well as contemporary writings that give voice to the lives of gay Indians today. $5.00 per Session v Find this selection and more by visiting the Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library . Gender Support Program Compassionate Tulsa - Make Tulsa Golden Please join us in our city-wide campaign to "Make Tulsa Golden." Using "The Golden Rule" as our guide for compassionate living, you are asked to sign the pledge to "make Tulsa golden." The "Make Tulsa Golden" campaign encourages each of us to increase compassion in Tulsa communities by pledging to treat others as we wish to be treated. If you are willing to make that pledge, please select the link below to be added to the list of groups and individuals working together to Make Tulsa Golden. MAKE ut1 -. fo OLDEN Sign the Pledge Here After indicating your pledge, you can download our Make Tulsa Golden pledge certificate. For more information visit compassionatetulsa.org Wednesdays 7:30 pm (First time interview required before attending) Email sharon.queen@okeq.org The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. Lambda Al-Anon Group Every Friday 7 p.m. Secret Ink Tattoo - Recognition 2017 Secret Ink Tattoo 317 S Lynn Riggs blvd Claremore, OK 74017 Recognition 2017 is a global campaign aimed at supporting the LGBT community to give back like no one has ever given before! I, Rich Wallace, owner of Secret Ink Tattoo, believe this community deserves recognition, equality and respect instead of the bullying, criticism, harassment, and ridicule they typically receive because of their lifestyle. This dedication event is intended to bring equality, harmony, peace and awareness within the LGBT community as well as to those who support them. Back in October of 2008, I sponsored a breast cancer awareness event that had over 3,000 would-be participants. I, working alone, was only able to do 477 of the breast cancer ribbon tattoos because the event was only scheduled for 24 hours. This year I sponsored another successful event for all causes, be it breast cancer, PTSD, domestic violence or whatever cause a person chose to represent their ribbon color of choice. Within a week of sponsoring this years' event I was challenged by a friend to do an event like no other, to show my support for a group of people that most others won't go out of their way to support. The LGBT community! Even if people don't have personal issues with the lifestyle or choices of these individuals, they won't openly show their support because they are afraid of the stigma and repercussions of doing so. I am not the type of person that is intimidated by that! Although I myself am not part of the LGBT community, I know and am friends with many people who are and I support their right to live and love however and whomever they choose!!! So I decided in early November to take on this challenge and make it my biggest tattoo marathon event ever. Survivors of Incest Anonymous Every Saturday 12:30 pm SIA strives to empower those who have survived childhood sexual abuse (who are not abusing any child), who want to become survivors and thrivers. For more information, visit siawso.org I am asking everyone to help me in this effort by pledging their support in order to make this event FREE for any and all who wish to participate and receive an equality tattoo to show their support at no charge! For more information please visit: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/493868667/recognition-2017 Jose Vega Named One of Tulsa World's People to Watch In videos on the Oklahomans for Equality website, Jose Vega spends three minutes explaining the nonprofit's monthly events and tidbits like the biography of its gallery's featured artist. Each month, Vega has fun with the videos. He was zombie hunting in October and doing a mannequin challenge in November. He has become a familiar face through Game Night Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by 4/24/26, 3:20 PM �OkEq eNews January 12th, 2017 7 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-12th--2017... his video vignettes. Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno Since becoming program director at the Equality Center about a year ago, the 24year-old has upped the visibility of the nonprofit through trendy media posts. Previously, most information was circulated in a weekly email. "Nowadays, people love Facebook, Instagram and videos. I knew we needed to move in that direction with more video and social media," Vega said. Vega plays several roles in his job including directing next year's 35th Pride Parade in Tulsa. He stresses that the Equality Center is a home for all people. "We respect everyone. ... I want to take part in every aspect of equality." Vega, a first-generation Mexican American, is a 2010 graduate of Webster High School. His father arrived in the U.S. without authorization and was later granted a legal avenue to become a resident. The experience of being a child of an undocumented immigrant shaped him. Vega sits on the Greater Tulsa Area Hispanic Affairs Commission and supports Dream Act Oklahoma, which seeks immigration reform starting with the creation of a path to legal residency for undocumented adults brought into the country as children. Among his passions is coordinating the Tulsa Mayor's Youth Council. It places a high school student as a liaison for each of the city's commissions and introduces youth to public affairs. Vega participated in the council as a high school senior and advocated to reinstate the program after it was disbanded by a previous group of city councilors. He has been leading it since it was revived two years ago. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Room Rentals The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has many spaces for your next meeting or event. To check dates, reserve your next event or receive pricing information, contact sharon.queen@okeq.org Stop by for a quick view of the Event Center and pick up a space rental sheet. "They are next in the future for Tulsa. They will, hopefully, stay here and make our city better," he said. Ginnie Graham 918-581-8376 ginnie.graham@tulsaworld.com Twitter: @GinnieGraham EBA Directory http://m.tulsaworld.com/news/local/people-to-watch-jose-vega-a-strong-voice-for-equality/article_6e5724b1-a760-573b-8995-abb91b650a73.html? mode=jqm - - - - - - - The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and community. Workforce Oklahoma Access Point Open every day Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-by-step instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. Hosted by ICP Roxxie Ray Starr ICP Trev or Darlin Ray H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Friday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 7 pm Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. Guiding Right HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Beginning October 13 Guiding Right will be testing the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. Come one come all. Bring your favorite kink and join us for a night of fun. Intimate Partner Violence& Sexual Assault Survivor Support Group First Wednesday of each month from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Domestic violence is the use of physical, sexual, threatening or emotional force to 4/24/26, 3:20 PM �OkEq eNews January 12th, 2017 8 of 9 I https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-12th--2017... ~ I~~ 28,2017 ...__ _ _ __. Tulsa Eagle frighten, intimidate and control an intimate partner. This support and educational group is for individuals who have survived domestic violence and are ready to explore their personal healing process and find hope. The group will provide emotional support, information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal, and may include specific goals such as creating a safety plan, reducing risk of future violence, increasing positive coping skills and addressing the impact of trauma. Sexual assault is any forced or coerced sexual activity, such as unwanted touching or forced penetration committed against a person's will or without consent. This support group will meet together to discuss their experiences, share ideas, and provide emotional support for one another. Additionally, highly trained providers will offer information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal. Specific goals for sessions may include crises stabilization, safety planning, increasing selfregulatory skills, addressing trauma through cognitive processing, reconnecting to support systems, family and the community, and preventing re-victimization. All services are free of charge, and confidentiality is paramount. For more information contact Jim Scholl at 918.631.2722. MISSION: Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Toby Jenkins Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org Olivia Cotter Office Manager Olivia.Cotter@OkEq.org 4/24/26, 3:20 PM �OkEq eNews January 12th, 2017 9 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-12th--2017... Sharon Queen Facilities Coordinator Sharon.Queen@OkEq.org Jose Vega Program Coordinator Jose.Vega@OkEq.org Alex Wade Special Projects Alex.Wade@OkEq.org r--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------, Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Hours: Mon - Sat Noon-9 p.m. | Sun Noon-6 p.m. Oklahomans for Equality | 621 E. 4th Street | Tulsa, OK 74120 | 918.743.4297 www.okeq.org I 4/24/26, 3:20 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/156f8432044df7c7deae3b8cb7dbd403.pdf 07d31facc978dfed705cb71c6004eec4 PDF Text Text OkEq eNews January 14th, 2017 1 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-14th--2017... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq eNews e January 14th, 2017 oklahom:ms for equality news Michael Farr Sponsors the Day Saturday, January 14th, 2017 Michael Farr is sponsoring the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center on January 14 in honor of the first Pride Bingo of 2017. In This Issue Michael Farr Sponsors the Day. Tulsa Pride Bingo Volunteer of the Month January Video eNews Oklahoma Wedding Show MLK Jr. Day Parade Equality Business Alliance Mixer Women's March on Oklahoma Women's Self Defense Training Men's Self Defense Training Thank You Michael! Advocacy Training Day The Versailles Masquerade Ball First Thursday Art Opening Gay Men's Dinner. Tulsa Threat 2017 Schedule Pride Store If you would like to sponsor the center to honor your special day click here • Birthdays - Yours, your spouses, your children, your parents, your friends, even your dog's • Anniversary's - Wedding, sobriety, adoption, court date • To honor a loved one's memory • Special events • Mothers day, Fathers day, any holiday. • Just because Rainbow Library Compassionate Tulsa Secret Ink Tattoo - Recognition 2017 People to Watch: Jose Vega I.C.A.O. Fetish Ball 2017 Tulsa Pride Bingo January 14, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 Join us for our first Tulsa Pride Bingo of 2017. The beautiful and outrageous Nicole Carrington will be our host once again. Nicole has invited Rainbow Granny and Trailer Trash Teresa to join her for our biggest pride fundraiser this Pride season. Super Hot DJ Crystal will be spinning the beat for our rapid rounds of Pride Bingo and DJing our Lip Sync Contest. $15 for general admission OkEq Board Meeting 7 p.m. Thursday, January 12 Dennis R. Neill Equality Center All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. $25 Adult Beverage admission includes 3 drink tickets $200 T able for 8 people which includes unlimited drinks for your table. Proceeds go toward Tulsa Pride 2017. Click corresponding link above to purchase tickets. For more information contact olivia.cotter@okeq.org In case of inclement weather Saturday, Pride Bingo will be rescheduled for Saturday January 28. All tickets purchased for the January 14 event will be honored. Volunteer of the Month January 2017 Steve Luper Steve began volunteering at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center in Sept 2015. He needed a volunteer job for a scholarship that he receives from the Cherokee Nation. He chose to apply at OKEQ because he wanted to work closer to the LGBTQ+ community after coming out. Steve likes helping people when he can but thinks he's most grateful for the people he meets and the friends he has made. He says "I think the Equality Center has changed me for the better and I'd probably be a whole different person right now if I hadn't discovered it." When Steve is not volunteering he is a film major at the University of Tulsa with a minor in creative writing and women and gender studies. He states " I've recently made a package on Standing Rock that was featured on the campus' new program TUTV. I'm also in the Alliance Française de Tulsa." OkEq Art Exhibition The January Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature the works of Behnaz Sohrabian beginning with a reception on Thursday, January 5th and continuing throughout the month. Born and educated in Tehran, Iran, Behnaz Sohrabian started painting as a small child of 10 and continued her passion professionally from then on. She received a BS in Applied Chemistry, a BA in Painting and a Master of Arts in Art Studies. After receiving her master's degree, she immigrated to Oklahoma to be near family. Speaking about her work, Behnaz comments, "My work is about me, my life, being a woman and the struggles that women still face in this era. I paint women as people- strong people with depth and power. I paint them as delicate and sensitive-- but not weak." Steve says he is i ntensely grateful for the Gender Outreach programs at the center. "I've never come away from something feeling as self-affirmed as I have when I've been able to go to some of the meetings." Steve would definitely recommend volunteering at the Equality Center. "Maybe you just want to be closer to the LGBTQ+ community - this is perfect you. When I started volunteering I was in a real tough place and the overwhelming feeling of being alone followed me around everyday. Coming to the center has helped me learn self-acceptance and has given me more strength. I've learned lessons in perseverance from the people I've met. At the center, no one is going to try and dissect you or intrude unless you want to share, you're free to be yourself as quietly or as loudly as you want. In Oklahoma, places like this are hard to find." 4/24/26, 3:23 PM �OkEq eNews January 14th, 2017 2 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-14th--2017... We thank you for your passion Steve! If you would like to volunteer contact Jose Vega at jose.vega@okeq.org January Video eNews Family Ties Family Ties is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBT parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Family Ties contact olivia.cotter@okeq.org Oklahoma Wedding Show Lawyer in the Library Saturday, January 14, 2017, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Expo Square Central Park Hall 1701 S. Sandusky Ave., Tulsa, OK 74112 December 14 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. LOVE IN BLOOM Each couple shares a distinctive story. At the Oklahoma Wedding Show, couples can find the vendors and wedding experts that can help make the big day a truly unique experience. Make sure to stop by the Oklahomans for Equality booth during the show. For more details check out Oklahoma Magazine online. Lawyer in the Library is an opportunity to meet with a lawyer about topics such as family law (divorce, paternity, custody, child support), landlord/tenant , estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment necessary.. Keep Coming Back Meditation Group The OKLAHOMA EDDING Every Monday from 6:30 to 7:30 SHOW Saturday JANUARY 14 10AMTO4PM Expo Square • Central Park Hall • Tulsa MLK Jr. Day Parade - "LOVE CONQUERS HATE" January 16, 10:00 a.m. - Meet at the Center, 11:00 a.m. Parade Begins Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Tulsa, Oklahoma holds one of the largest MLK parades in the United States to commemorate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Oklahomans for Equality will be marching with the rainbow flag and we invite you to come join us. We will meet at the center at 10 a.m. and carpool to the staging area. This Narcotics Anonymous meditation meeting has a group meditation followed by reading NA literature and sharing. Everyone is welcome regardless of age race sexual identity or religion, the only requirement for membership is the desire to stop using drugs. There are no dues or fees. We are not affiliated with any outside organization and are selfsupporting through our own contributions. Whether you have a dollar for the basket or not please join us and keep coming back. For more information contact, Deborah Spradlin at deborahspradlin2013@gmail.com Healthcare Navigator Thursdays 1-4 p.m. Do you need assistance with open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare? Meet with Mary Jones, Planned Parenthood's Healthcare Navigator. She will be more than happy 4/24/26, 3:23 PM �OkEq eNews January 14th, 2017 3 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-14th--2017... to help anyone and everyone who is interested in enrolling with the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare. Contact Mary Jones at 918-587-4621 or mary.jones@ppheartland.org Counseling Services Counselors are donating their services to Oklahomans for Equality. Please be patient when setting up appointment times. It can take up to 2 weeks for them to find an available time to see you. Equality Business Alliance Mixer Wednesday January 18, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Hosted by Hyatt regency Tulsa 100 E 2nd St, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74103 E ALITY Dr. Kurt Choate Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a Sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required Contact Dr. Kurt Choate, LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org usiness Alliance The January EBA mixer will be hosted by Hyatt Regency Tulsa. The Hyatt Regency Tulsa is located in the heart of Oklahoma's vibrant business, entertainment and cultural districts. The downtown Tulsa hotel overlooks the scenic gardens of the Williams Center Complex and is only eight miles from Tulsa International Airport. Adjoined via skybridge to Williams Towers, the luxury, high-rise Tulsa hotel is adjacent to the famous Tulsa Performing Arts Center and just a few walking blocks from the Cox Convention Center, BOK Center and over 51 restaurants and bars. Please be advised we will only validate self-parking in the attached garage. HYATT For more information on rooms, rates and amenities click here or follow the event on Facebook. REGENCY" The Equality Business Alliance networking mixers are terrific venues for you to meet prospective clients. Mixers are open to non-members as well as EBA members. Be sure to bring business cards, business information, brochures, etc. Hosting a networking mixer is a great way to showcase your business. You may host at your establishment or use the Equality Center. If you would like to host a mixer, send an email to jose.vega@okeq.org for more information. Jenna Pike Tuesdays and Thursdays by appointment only. Gender identity, sexual orientation, mood or anxiety concerns, and/or individuals who have experienced a traumatic event. Appointments are required. Contact Jenna at jennifer.pike@okstate.edu - - - (918) 594-8568 Tiffany Zwart Monday -Thursday by appointment only. Gender identity, sexual orientation, mood or anxiety concerns, and/or individuals who have experienced a traumatic event. Appointments are required. Contact Tiffany at tzwart@okstate.edu (918) 594-8568 Women's March on Oklahoma Saturday, January 21, 10:00 a.m. Oklahoma State Capitol 2300 N Lincoln Blvd, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73105 The Women's March is a national movement to unify and empower everyone who stands for human rights, civil liberties, and social justice for all. We gather in community to find healing and strength through tolerance, civility, and compassion. We welcome all people to join us as we unite locally and nationally. Join us on January 21st as we march in solidarity with our sister marches around the globe. To register and/or donate to the event, please visit either Eventbrite or Meetup at the links below. Eventbrite Meetup Please let us know how you can help by filling out the volunteer intake form. Thank you for your support! Andria Whipple Monday -Thursday by appointment only. Issues surrounding gender identity, sexual orientation, mood or anxiety concerns, and/or individuals who have experienced a traumatic event. Appointments are required. Contact Andria at andria.whipple@okstate.edu ----- 4/24/26, 3:23 PM �OkEq eNews January 14th, 2017 4 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-14th--2017... (918) 594-8568 First Week of Women's Self Defense Training ,.·· • "., ,, .'--i :.. ~: "':,f:~ Tuesday, January 23, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 . Registration is open for the next free women's 7 week self-defense training session. This training will be held at Oklahomans For Equality 621 E 4th St, Tulsa, OK 74120 and requires a commitment to all 7 classes, this allows time to build muscle memory so that you can effectively use these life saving self-defense skills. Classes will be every other Monday starting at 7pm. Trans-women are welcome! Warrior Sisters is a non profit organization created by women for women. We teach real world self-defense skills emphasizing awareness, verbal and physical techniques. This training is open to women and girls and we ask that if you bring young girls that they are old enough to participate or entertain themselves without becoming a distraction to the group. For more information or to register for class please contact Jose Vega at Jose.vega@okeq.org . "'i . . • ' · ,, ~ . ~ - Jess White I am available for appointments on Tuesday from 8am-4pm and Thursday from 8am-11:30am . I have experience working with anxiety, depression, gender identity, sexual/affectional orientation, trauma, and life transitions. I also have experience working with children and adolescents. You can contact me at jess.white@okstate.edu or (918) 594-8568 First Week of Men's Self Defense Training Thursday, January 26, 7:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Registration is open for the next free Men's 7 week self-defense training session. This training will be held at Oklahomans For Equality 621 E 4th St, Tulsa, OK 74120 and requires a commitment to all 7 classes, this allows time to build muscle memory so that you can effectively use these life saving self-defense skills. Classes will be every other Thursday starting at 7:30pm. Trans-men are welcome! For more information or to register for class please contact Jose Vega at Jose.vega@okeq.org Advocacy Training Day Saturday, January 28, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Highland Hall 1102 E Warner Ave, Guthrie, OK 73044 This training is for members and allies of Oklahoma's LGBTQ community and is sponsored by Oklahomans for Equality, PFLAG Oklahoma and Freedom Oklahoma. Objectives: 1. To provide an opportunity for statewide advocates to meet one another, form strong advocacy networks, and to become better informed about how to be an effective advocate on behalf of Oklahoma's LGBTQ community/families/friends 2. To inform audience about expected legislation during the 2017 Oklahoma Legislative session (begins Monday, February 6th) 3. To inform audience about legislative "mechanics" 4. To discuss effective advocacy strategies (as well as ineffective strategies) to influence Oklahoma legislators (these strategies can be applied to any advocacy work including local level (city council, school boards), state level (legislature), or national level (Congressional delegation) Brendan Glon Brendon is available for appointments from 8-3pm on Tuesday and from 2-6pm on Wednesdays. He is experienced with working with clients in the rainbow community, including sexual or affectional orientation, gender identity, spirituality, trauma history, depression, anxiety, and social issues. He works from a values oriented and humanistic theoretical model. Contact Brendon atglon@okstate.edu or by contacting the OSU Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 594-8568 No cost; however, need to make reservation due to limited space. Email name/phone number to olivia.cotter@okeq.org The Versailles Masquerade Ball Saturday, February 11, 7:00 - 11:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Admission is $25.00 and includes champagne Join us for the 17th annual Wild Hearts Ball as we transform the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center into the famous French palace Versailles for a masquerade ball. Everybody must be in masks. Your ticket gives you access to the ball and champagne drinks from the champagne tower. Lady DJ Crystal will be mixing her best music in the hall of mirrors. Heavy Hors D'oeuvres and a Cash Bar. All the proceeds benefit the Equality Center renovation project. Click here to purchase tickets 1Uifl1-leads &(( Presents 7he Versaiffes MAS UERADE Fallyn Lee Fallyn Lee graduated with a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Ball State University in 2015. She is currently a doctoral student in Oklahoma State University's Counseling Psychology program. Fallyn has experience working with intimate partner violence, sexual assault, spiritual concerns, and trauma. She has also worked with children and adolescents using both talk and play therapy. Contact Fallyn at fallynl@ostatemail.okstate.edu (918) 594-8568 Non-Binary Support Group More information available on Facebook. Third Wednesday of each month from 7-9 p.m. A new support group for folks who identify with non-binary genders, including but not limited to, genderqueer, genderfluid, agender, bigender, neutrois, genderflux, and more. This group will be 4/24/26, 3:23 PM �OkEq eNews January 14th, 2017 5 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-14th--2017... a safe space to discuss our identities, receive support, and build a strong nonbinary community in Tulsa. For information contact Vic Wiener at vfwiener@gmail.com First Thursday Art Opening Thursday, February 2, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 The February Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature the works of Cait O'Darling in a show titled "Mensonges d'amour" (Lies of Love), beginning with a reception on Thursday, February 2nd from 6-9pm and continuing throughout the month. SOS Group Cait O'Darling holds a PhD in American Studies and an MA in Comparative Philosophy from the University of Hawai'i at Manoa. She graduated summa cum laude from Flagler College in St Augustine, Florida, with a dual major in Philosophy and Religion, and a dual minor in Latin American Studies and Photography. O'Darling studied painting and sculpture at the Instituto Allende, a visual arts school located in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. She is the recipient of numerous awards and scholarships, and has taught college courses in art, American history, and philosophy. This will be the first time her work has been exhibited in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Mondays 7:00 pm This open Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) Recovery and Sobriety Group meets every Monday at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information, visit www.SOSTulsa.org Cait O'Darling's show, "Mensonges d'amour" (Lies of Love), features twenty composite photos. This series explores the power of a single gesture across multiple iterations. Cait boldly recomposes the embodied performance of a single "Selfie" and adds new angles and juxtapositions. She seeks to undermine a core concept of photography, namely, indexicality: the notion that what is depicted within the frame of a photograph tells us something true about the perceived reality at the moment the shutter was released and the image was captured. Blending and layering multiple images together, O'Darling creates new and fanciful ones that are patently untrue. A mockumentary, the exhibit offers viewers an opportunity to enter into a playful space of delight and amusement, woven between truth and illusion. Live Free! Coming Out Workshop The show begins with a reception on Thursday, January 5th from 6-9pm where there will be a door prize drawn of the artist's work; the show continues throughout the month. www.okeq.org 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of the month 7:00 - 8:00 pm. ComingOut@OkEq.org Facilitated by James Prather Gay Men's Dinner Tuesday, February 7, 6:30 p.m. Spaghetti Warehouse 221 E. Brady, Tulsa, OK 74103 This month we are eating at Spaghetti Warehouse in downtown Tulsa. If you are coming please RSVP. A headcount is needed for the reservation. At Spaghetti Warehouse, we make every meal feel like a celebration, with the kind of delicious, freshly prepared Italian food that everybody loves, served in a lighthearted atmosphere that's perfect for getting together with your family or friends. For more information or to RSVP please email Richard Haley at GuysDineToo@gmail.com - . Brought to You Bi the Letter B Second Tuesday and fourth Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. The group is open to all bi, pan, queer, fluid folks and their allies. 0 /0 '1-/0 0 /2 0412 05/◄ 05 0 /. 0 0 27 C 06/ SAGE Tulsa (Service & Advocacy For Gay Elders) Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan ■ 4/24/26, 3:23 PM �OkEq eNews January 14th, 2017 6 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-14th--2017... /fU A onlo 0 ✓17 ow Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 Yoga by Zach EVERY SUNDAY @ 4:30 pm $5.00 per Session v Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:30 pm (First time interview required before attending) Email sharon.queen@okeq.org The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. Equality Center Pride Store The Versailles Masquerade Ball is just around the corner. Get your rainbow masquerade masks for only $10.00 in the Pride Store. Lambda Al-Anon Group Every Friday 7 p.m. Be sure to "Like" the OkEq Pride Store Facebook page to keep up with the new items and new sale items Survivors of Incest Anonymous Every Saturday 12:30 pm SIA strives to empower those who have survived childhood sexual abuse (who are not abusing any child), who want to become survivors and thrivers. For more information, visit siawso.org Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library "Living the Spirit: A Gay American Indian Anthology" Compiled By: Gay American Indians, Coordinating Editor: Will Roscoe Looks at the history of Indian homosexuality, describes their tribal roles, and includes poems and short stories When the Supreme Court cited "millennia of moral teaching" in its support of Georgia's sodomy law, they must not have been thinking of American history. For centuries throughout America, both before and after the arrival of Europeans, gay and lesbian Indians were recognized as valued members of tribal communities. Combining male and female roles, gay Indians worked as mediators, artists, healers, and providers for their tribes. Living the Spirit brings together historical overviews, personal accounts, stories and poetry that celebrate these traditional roles and the rich heritage of gay Indians, as well as contemporary writings that give voice to the lives of gay Indians today. Find this selection and more by visiting the Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library . Game Night Compassionate Tulsa - Make Tulsa Golden Please join us in our city-wide campaign to "Make Tulsa Golden." Using "The Golden Rule" as our guide for compassionate living, you are asked to sign the pledge to "make Tulsa golden." MAKE~ fo OLDEN Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by 4/24/26, 3:23 PM �OkEq eNews January 14th, 2017 7 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-14th--2017... The "Make Tulsa Golden" campaign encourages each of us to increase compassion in Tulsa communities by pledging to treat others as we wish to be treated. If you are willing to make that pledge, please select the link below to be added to the list of groups and individuals working together to Make Tulsa Golden. Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno Sign the Pledge Here After indicating your pledge, you can download our Make Tulsa Golden pledge certificate. For more information visit compassionatetulsa.org Secret Ink Tattoo - Recognition 2017 Secret Ink Tattoo 317 S Lynn Riggs blvd Claremore, OK 74017 Recognition 2017 is a global campaign aimed at supporting the LGBT community to give back like no one has ever given before! I, Rich Wallace, owner of Secret Ink Tattoo, believe this community deserves recognition, equality and respect instead of the bullying, criticism, harassment, and ridicule they typically receive because of their lifestyle. This dedication event is intended to bring equality, harmony, peace and awareness within the LGBT community as well as to those who support them. Back in October of 2008, I sponsored a breast cancer awareness event that had over 3,000 would-be participants. I, working alone, was only able to do 477 of the breast cancer ribbon tattoos because the event was only scheduled for 24 hours. This year I sponsored another successful event for all causes, be it breast cancer, PTSD, domestic violence or whatever cause a person chose to represent their ribbon color of choice. Within a week of sponsoring this years' event I was challenged by a friend to do an event like no other, to show my support for a group of people that most others won't go out of their way to support. The LGBT community! Even if people don't have personal issues with the lifestyle or choices of these individuals, they won't openly show their support because they are afraid of the stigma and repercussions of doing so. I am not the type of person that is intimidated by that! Although I myself am not part of the LGBT community, I know and am friends with many people who are and I support their right to live and love however and whomever they choose!!! So I decided in early November to take on this challenge and make it my biggest tattoo marathon event ever. I am asking everyone to help me in this effort by pledging their support in order to make this event FREE for any and all who wish to participate and receive an equality tattoo to show their support at no charge! For more information please visit: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/493868667/recognition-2017 Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Room Rentals The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has many spaces for your next meeting or event. To check dates, reserve your next event or receive pricing information, contact sharon.queen@okeq.org Stop by for a quick view of the Event Center and pick up a space rental sheet. EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and community. Jose Vega Named One of Tulsa World's People to Watch In videos on the Oklahomans for Equality website, Jose Vega spends three minutes explaining the nonprofit's monthly events and tidbits like the biography of its gallery's featured artist. Each month, Vega has fun with the videos. He was zombie hunting in October and doing a mannequin challenge in November. He has become a familiar face through his video vignettes. Since becoming program director at the Equality Center about a year ago, the 24year-old has upped the visibility of the nonprofit through trendy media posts. Previously, most information was circulated in a weekly email. "Nowadays, people love Facebook, Instagram and videos. I knew we needed to move in that direction with more video and social media," Vega said. Vega plays several roles in his job including directing next year's 35th Pride Parade in Tulsa. He stresses that the Equality Center is a home for all people. Workforce Oklahoma Access Point Open every day Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-by-step instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. "We respect everyone. ... I want to take part in every aspect of equality." Vega, a first-generation Mexican American, is a 2010 graduate of Webster High School. His father arrived in the U.S. without authorization and was later granted a legal avenue to become a resident. H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center The experience of being a child of an undocumented immigrant shaped him. Vega sits on the Greater Tulsa Area Hispanic Affairs Commission and supports Dream Act Oklahoma, which seeks immigration reform starting with the creation of a path to legal residency for undocumented adults brought into the country as children. Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Friday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 7 pm Among his passions is coordinating the Tulsa Mayor's Youth Council. It places a high school student as a liaison for each of the city's commissions and introduces youth to public affairs. Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Vega participated in the council as a high school senior and advocated to reinstate the program after it was disbanded by a previous group of city councilors. He has been leading it since it was revived two years ago. "They are next in the future for Tulsa. They will, hopefully, stay here and make our city better," he said. Ginnie Graham 918-581-8376 ginnie.graham@tulsaworld.com Twitter: @GinnieGraham http://m.tulsaworld.com/news/local/people-to-watch-jose-vega-a-strong-voice-for-equality/article_6e5724b1-a760-573b-8995-abb91b650a73.html? ------mode=jqm I.C.A.O FE IS BALL . COll"tO <l"Q Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. Guiding Right HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Beginning October 13 Guiding Right will be testing the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. Intimate Partner Violence& Sexual Assault Survivor Support Group First Wednesday of each month from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Domestic violence is the use of physical, sexual, threatening or emotional force to 4/24/26, 3:23 PM �OkEq eNews January 14th, 2017 8 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-14th--2017... Hosted by ICP Roxxie Ray Starr ICP Trev or Darlin Ray frighten, intimidate and control an intimate partner. This support and educational group is for individuals who have survived domestic violence and are ready to explore their personal healing process and find hope. The group will provide emotional support, information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal, and may include specific goals such as creating a safety plan, reducing risk of future violence, increasing positive coping skills and addressing the impact of trauma. Sexual assault is any forced or coerced sexual activity, such as unwanted touching or forced penetration committed against a person's will or without consent. This support group will meet together to discuss their experiences, share ideas, and provide emotional support for one another. Additionally, highly trained providers will offer information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal. Specific goals for sessions may include crises stabilization, safety planning, increasing selfregulatory skills, addressing trauma through cognitive processing, reconnecting to support systems, family and the community, and preventing re-victimization. All services are free of charge, and confidentiality is paramount. For more information contact Jim Scholl at 918.631.2722. Come one come all. Bring your favorite kink and join us for a night of fun. I ~ I~: MISSION: 28,2017 Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. - - - - - - Tulsa Eagle Toby Jenkins Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org Olivia Cotter Office Manager Olivia.Cotter@OkEq.org 4/24/26, 3:23 PM �OkEq eNews January 14th, 2017 9 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-14th--2017... Sharon Queen Facilities Coordinator Sharon.Queen@OkEq.org Jose Vega Program Coordinator Jose.Vega@OkEq.org Alex Wade Special Projects Alex.Wade@OkEq.org r--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------, Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Hours: Mon - Sat Noon-9 p.m. | Sun Noon-6 p.m. Oklahomans for Equality | 621 E. 4th Street | Tulsa, OK 74120 | 918.743.4297 www.okeq.org I 4/24/26, 3:23 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/df4347be8983367ddbd957846151c8a0.pdf 845c025e1a0594eaac82fc5edbf2ef4a PDF Text Text OkEq eNews January 17th, 2017 1 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-17th--2017... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq eNews e Equality Business Alliance Mixer January 17th, 2017 oklahom:ms for equality news In This Issue Equality Business Alliance Mixer Women's March on Oklahoma Women's Self Defense Training Men's Self Defense Training Advocacy Training Day First Thursday Art Opening Wednesday January 18, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Hosted by Hyatt regency Tulsa 100 E 2nd St, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74103 Gay Men's Dinner. Ladies Social Club The Versailles Masquerade Ball Tulsa Pride Bingo E ALITY Miss Richfield 1981 Tulsa Threat 2017 Schedule usiness Alliance Volunteer of the Month January Video eNews Pride Store Rainbow Library Stillwater Gender SUpport Compassionate Tulsa Secret Ink Tattoo - Recognition 2017 I.C.A.O. Fetish Ball 2017 OCCJ Trialogue Series The January EBA mixer will be hosted by Hyatt Regency Tulsa. The Hyatt Regency Tulsa is located in the heart of Oklahoma's vibrant business, entertainment and cultural districts. The downtown Tulsa hotel overlooks the scenic gardens of the Williams Center Complex and is only eight miles from Tulsa International Airport. Adjoined via skybridge to Williams Towers, the luxury, high-rise Tulsa hotel is adjacent to the famous Tulsa Performing Arts Center and just a few walking blocks from the Cox Convention Center, BOK Center and over 51 restaurants and bars. Please be advised we will only validate self-parking in the attached garage. HYATT For more information on rooms, rates and amenities click here or follow the event on Facebook. REGENCY" The Equality Business Alliance networking mixers are terrific venues for you to meet prospective clients. Mixers are open to non-members as well as EBA members. Be sure to bring business cards, business information, brochures, etc. Hosting a networking mixer is a great way to showcase your business. You may host at your establishment or use the Equality Center. If you would like to host a mixer, send an email to jose.vega@okeq.org for more information. OkEq Board Meeting 7 p.m. Thursday, January 12 Dennis R. Neill Equality Center All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. OkEq Art Exhibition The January Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature the works of Behnaz Sohrabian beginning with a reception on Thursday, January 5th and continuing throughout the month. Women's March on Oklahoma Saturday, January 21, 10:00 a.m. Oklahoma State Capitol 2300 N Lincoln Blvd, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73105 The Women's March is a national movement to unify and empower everyone who stands for human rights, civil liberties, and social justice for all. We gather in community to find healing and strength through tolerance, civility, and compassion. We welcome all people to join us as we unite locally and nationally. Join us on January 21st as we march in solidarity with our sister marches around the globe. Born and educated in Tehran, Iran, Behnaz Sohrabian started painting as a small child of 10 and continued her passion professionally from then on. She received a BS in Applied Chemistry, a BA in Painting and a Master of Arts in Art Studies. After receiving her master's degree, she immigrated to Oklahoma to be near family. Speaking about her work, Behnaz comments, "My work is about me, my life, being a woman and the struggles that women still face in this era. I paint women as people- strong people with depth and power. I paint them as delicate and sensitive-- but not weak." To register and/or donate to the event, please visit either Eventbrite or Meetup at the links below. Eventbrite Meetup 4/24/26, 3:25 PM �OkEq eNews January 17th, 2017 2 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-17th--2017... Please let us know how you can help by filling out the volunteer intake form. Thank you for your support! First Week of Women's Self Defense Training Tuesday, January 23, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Registration is open for the next free women's 7 week self-defense training session. This training will be held at Oklahomans For Equality 621 E 4th St, Tulsa, OK 74120 and requires a commitment to all 7 classes, this allows time to build muscle memory so that you can effectively use these life saving self-defense skills. Classes will be every other Monday starting at 7pm. Trans-women are welcome! J' 7Week Self-Defense Training , ~ l Family Ties I Warrior Sisters is a non profit organization created by women for women. We teach real world self-defense skills emphasizing awareness, verbal and physical techniques. This training is open to women and girls and we ask that if you bring young girls that they are old enough to participate or entertain themselves without becoming a distraction to the group. For more information or to register for class please contact Jose Vega at Jose.vega@okeq.org First Week of Men's Self Defense Training Thursday, January 26, 7:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Registration is open for the next free Men's 7 week self-defense training session. This training will be held at Oklahomans For Equality 621 E 4th St, Tulsa, OK 74120 and requires a commitment to all 7 classes, this allows time to build muscle memory so that you can effectively use these life saving self-defense skills. Classes will be every other Thursday starting at 7:30pm. Trans-men are welcome! For more information or to register for class please contact Jose Vega at Jose.vega@okeq.org Advocacy Training Day Saturday, January 28, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Highland Hall 1102 E Warner Ave, Guthrie, OK 73044 This training is for members and allies of Oklahoma's LGBTQ community and is sponsored by Oklahomans for Equality, PFLAG Oklahoma and Freedom Oklahoma. Objectives: 1. To provide an opportunity for statewide advocates to meet one another, form strong advocacy networks, and to become better informed about how to be an effective advocate on behalf of Oklahoma's LGBTQ community/families/friends 2. To inform audience about expected legislation during the 2017 Oklahoma Legislative session (begins Monday, February 6th) 3. To inform audience about legislative "mechanics" 4. To discuss effective advocacy strategies (as well as ineffective strategies) to influence Oklahoma legislators (these strategies can be applied to any advocacy work including local level (city council, school boards), state level (legislature), or national level (Congressional delegation) Family Ties is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBT parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Family Ties contact olivia.cotter@okeq.org Lawyer in the Library December 14 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Lawyer in the Library is an opportunity to meet with a lawyer about topics such as family law (divorce, paternity, custody, child support), landlord/tenant , estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment necessary.. Keep Coming Back Meditation Group Every Monday from 6:30 to 7:30 No cost; however, need to make reservation due to limited space. Email name/phone number to olivia.cotter@okeq.org First Thursday Art Opening Thursday, February 2, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 The February Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature the works of Cait O'Darling in a show titled "Mensonges d'amour" (Lies of Love), beginning with a reception on Thursday, February 2nd from 6-9pm and continuing throughout the month. Cait O'Darling holds a PhD in American Studies and an MA in Comparative Philosophy from the University of Hawai'i at Manoa. She graduated summa cum laude from Flagler College in St Augustine, Florida, with a dual major in Philosophy and Religion, and a dual minor in Latin American Studies and Photography. O'Darling studied painting and sculpture at the Instituto Allende, a visual arts school located in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. She is the recipient of numerous awards and scholarships, and has taught college courses in art, American history, and philosophy. This will be the first time her work has been exhibited in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Cait O'Darling's show, "Mensonges d'amour" (Lies of Love), features twenty composite photos. This series explores the power of a single gesture across multiple iterations. Cait boldly recomposes the embodied performance of a single "Selfie" and adds new angles and juxtapositions. She seeks to undermine a core concept of photography, namely, indexicality: the notion that what is depicted within the frame of a photograph tells us something true about the perceived reality at the moment the shutter was released and the image was captured. Blending and layering multiple images together, O'Darling creates new and fanciful ones that are patently untrue. A mockumentary, the exhibit offers viewers an opportunity to enter into a playful space of delight and amusement, woven between truth and illusion. The show begins with a reception on Thursday, January 5th from 6-9pm where there will be a door prize drawn of the artist's work; the show continues throughout the month. www.okeq.org Gay Men's Dinner Tuesday, February 7, 6:30 p.m. Spaghetti Warehouse This Narcotics Anonymous meditation meeting has a group meditation followed by reading NA literature and sharing. Everyone is welcome regardless of age race sexual identity or religion, the only requirement for membership is the desire to stop using drugs. There are no dues or fees. We are not affiliated with any outside organization and are selfsupporting through our own contributions. Whether you have a dollar for the basket or not please join us and keep coming back. For more information contact, Deborah Spradlin at deborahspradlin2013@gmail.com Healthcare Navigator Thursdays 1-4 p.m. Do you need assistance with open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare? Meet with Mary Jones, Planned Parenthood's Healthcare Navigator. She will be more than happy 4/24/26, 3:25 PM �OkEq eNews January 17th, 2017 3 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-17th--2017... 221 E. Brady, Tulsa, OK 74103 This month we are eating at Spaghetti Warehouse in downtown Tulsa. If you are coming please RSVP. A headcount is needed for the reservation. At Spaghetti Warehouse, we make every meal feel like a celebration, with the kind of delicious, freshly prepared Italian food that everybody loves, served in a lighthearted atmosphere that's perfect for getting together with your family or friends. For more information or to RSVP please email Richard Haley at GuysDineToo@gmail.com • to help anyone and everyone who is interested in enrolling with the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare. Contact Mary Jones at 918-587-4621 or mary.jones@ppheartland.org . Ladies Social Club - LSC Turns One! Game Night Counseling Services Counselors are donating their services to Oklahomans for Equality. Please be patient when setting up appointment times. It can take up to 2 weeks for them to find an available time to see you. Friday, February 10, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Social painting is all the rage, and if you haven't tried it before, here's your chance! No artistic experience necessary! You'll be led step-by-step by the lovely and talented Monica Conners, and at the end of the night you'll get to take home a beautiful piece of art that YOU created! The class costs $20, which pays for all of the supplies. You won't need to bring anything, unless you'd like to bring a potluck snack or BYOB. To make sure everyone gets the best possible instruction, we're limiting the class size to 30 painters. Dr. Kurt Choate To reserve your seat, register using the PayPal link listed below. Once Monica has received your payment, she'll send you a confirmation email. There should be a "notes" section for you to enter that. If you want to register multiple people in one transaction, you certainly can! Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a Sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required Contact Dr. Kurt Choate, LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org VERY IMPORTANT NOTE: your seat is not saved until Monica receives payment! She is donating her time to teach the class, but the registration fee is the money she will use to purchase our supplies, and it's how she'll know what quantities to buy. PayPal.me/monicaconners For more information follow this event on Facebook The Versailles Masquerade Ball Saturday, February 11, 7:00 - 11:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Admission is $25.00 and includes champagne Join us for the 17th annual Wild Hearts Ball as we transform the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center into the famous French palace Versailles for a masquerade ball. Everybody must be in masks. Your ticket gives you access to the ball and champagne drinks from the champagne tower. Lady DJ Crystal will be mixing her best music in the hall of mirrors. Heavy Hors D'oeuvres and a Cash Bar. All the proceeds benefit the Equality Center renovation project. Click here to purchase tickets Wi/11/earts &(( Presents 7he Versaiffes MAS More information available on Facebook. 2017 Tulsa Pride Bingo February 25, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 UERADE Jenna Pike Tuesdays and Thursdays by appointment only. Gender identity, sexual orientation, mood or anxiety concerns, and/or individuals who have experienced a traumatic event. Appointments are required. Contact Jenna at jennifer.pike@okstate.edu - - (918) 594-8568 Tiffany Zwart Monday -Thursday by appointment only. Gender identity, sexual orientation, mood or anxiety concerns, and/or individuals who have experienced a traumatic event. Appointments are required. Contact Tiffany at tzwart@okstate.edu (918) 594-8568 Andria Whipple Monday -Thursday by appointment only. Issues surrounding gender identity, sexual orientation, mood or anxiety concerns, and/or individuals who have experienced a traumatic event. Appointments are required. Contact Andria at andria.whipple@okstate.edu - - - 4/24/26, 3:25 PM �OkEq eNews January 17th, 2017 4 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-17th--2017... (918) 594-8568 Join us for February's Tulsa Pride Bingo of 2017. The beautiful and outrageous Nicole Carrington will be our host once again. Nicole has invited Rainbow Granny and Trailer Trash Teresa to join her for our biggest pride fundraiser this Pride season. Super Hot DJ Crystal will be spinning the beat for our rapid rounds of Pride Bingo and DJing our Lip Sync Contest. ,.·· • "., ,, .'--i :.. ~: "':,f:~ . $15 for general admission $25 Adult Beverage admission includes 3 drink tickets . "'i . . • ' · ,, ~ . ~ - Jess White I am available for appointments on Tuesday from 8am-4pm and Thursday from 8am-11:30am . I have experience working with anxiety, depression, gender identity, sexual/affectional orientation, trauma, and life transitions. I also have experience working with children and adolescents. You can contact me at jess.white@okstate.edu or (918) 594-8568 $200 T able for 8 people which includes unlimited drinks for your table. Proceeds go toward Tulsa Pride 2017. Click corresponding link above to purchase tickets. For more information contact olivia.cotter@okeq.org Miss Richfield 1981 Saturday, March 18, 8:00 p.m. Tulsa Performing Arts Center - John H. Williams Theater 110 E 2nd St, Tulsa, OK 74103 In her all new show, "2020 Vision," Miss Richfield 1981 offers a survival guide for the new world. With comedic songs, videos, and her unique take on audience participation, Miss Richfield will help calm any post-election panic and provide tools to prevent the apocalypse! Miss Richfield 1981 dedicates her life to the friendly citizens and responsible merchants of her hometown Richfield, MN. Her live performances across the country receive critical acclaim with The New York Post declaring Miss R "the must-see act in Provincetown" and The Chicago Sun-Times describing her as "Garrison Keillor meets Mary Tyler Moore." Miss R's wide appeal includes riotous appearances on "The Tonight Show" & "Today" on NBC, "Cake Boss" on TLC, and "Watch What Happens Live" on Bravo, along with being a national spokesperson for Orbitz and Palm Springs, CA. Each year her schedule of more than 100 shows sell out theaters and nightclubs across the country, including a summer residence at the Crown & Anchor in Provincetown, MA, and frequent tours with Atlantis Events cruise ships and resorts. 2020 UISION A;oLFVIIA.tl..u.EA:J;I ~~IIIAH...., This event is a benefit for Oklahomans for Equality. Click here for ticket information. TUL8ATH Brendan Glon Brendon is available for appointments from 8-3pm on Tuesday and from 2-6pm on Wednesdays. He is experienced with working with clients in the rainbow community, including sexual or affectional orientation, gender identity, spirituality, trauma history, depression, anxiety, and social issues. He works from a values oriented and humanistic theoretical model. Contact Brendon atglon@okstate.edu or by contacting the OSU Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 594-8568 0 /0 0 /0 0 /2 04/2 05/◄ OS 0/0 0 27 Co 06/0 6/10 A 0 '/17 ow Fallyn Lee Fallyn Lee graduated with a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Ball State University in 2015. She is currently a doctoral student in Oklahoma State University's Counseling Psychology program. Fallyn has experience working with intimate partner violence, sexual assault, spiritual concerns, and trauma. She has also worked with children and adolescents using both talk and play therapy. Contact Fallyn at fallynl@ostatemail.okstate.edu (918) 594-8568 Non-Binary Support Group Third Wednesday of each month from 7-9 p.m. A new support group for folks who identify with non-binary genders, including but not limited to, genderqueer, genderfluid, agender, bigender, neutrois, genderflux, and more. This group will be 4/24/26, 3:25 PM �OkEq eNews January 17th, 2017 5 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-17th--2017... a safe space to discuss our identities, receive support, and build a strong nonbinary community in Tulsa. For information contact Vic Wiener at vfwiener@gmail.com SOS Group Mondays 7:00 pm This open Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) Recovery and Sobriety Group meets every Monday at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information, visit www.SOSTulsa.org Live Free! Coming Out Workshop 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of the month 7:00 - 8:00 pm. ComingOut@OkEq.org Facilitated by James Prather Brought to You Bi the Letter B Second Tuesday and fourth Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Volunteer of the Month January 2017 Steve Luper The group is open to all bi, pan, queer, fluid folks and their allies. Steve began volunteering at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center in Sept 2015. He needed a volunteer job for a scholarship that he receives from the Cherokee Nation. He chose to apply at OKEQ because he wanted to work closer to the LGBTQ+ community after coming out. Steve likes helping people when he can but thinks he's most grateful for the people he meets and the friends he has made. He says "I think the Equality Center has changed me for the better and I'd probably be a whole different person right now if I hadn't discovered it." When Steve is not volunteering he is a film major at the University of Tulsa with a minor in creative writing and women and gender studies. He states " I've recently made a package on Standing Rock that was featured on the campus' new program TUTV. I'm also in the Alliance Française de Tulsa." Steve says he is i ntensely grateful for the Gender Outreach programs at the center. "I've never come away from something feeling as self-affirmed as I have when I've been able to go to some of the meetings." Steve would definitely recommend volunteering at the Equality Center. "Maybe you just want to be closer to the LGBTQ+ community - this is perfect you. When I started volunteering I was in a real tough place and the overwhelming feeling of being alone followed me around everyday. Coming to the center has helped me learn self-acceptance and has given me more strength. I've learned lessons in perseverance from the people I've met. At the center, no one is going to try and dissect you or intrude unless you want to share, you're free to be yourself as quietly or as loudly as you want. In Oklahoma, places like this are hard to find." We thank you for your passion Steve! If you would like to volunteer contact Jose Vega at jose.vega@okeq.org SAGE Tulsa (Service & Advocacy For Gay Elders) Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan ■ •. . January Video eNews 4/24/26, 3:25 PM �OkEq eNews January 17th, 2017 6 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-17th--2017... Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 Equality Center Pride Store Yoga by Zach The Versailles Masquerade Ball is just around the corner. Get your rainbow masquerade masks for only $10.00 in the Pride Store. EVERY SUNDAY @ 4:30 pm Be sure to "Like" the OkEq Pride Store Facebook page to keep up with the new items and new sale items $5.00 per Session Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library Gender Support Program v "Breaking Through: Out of the Closet, Into the Halls of Power" Wednesdays 7:30 pm (First time interview required before attending) Email sharon.queen@okeq.org The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. Despite increasingly positive representations of LGBT people in popular culture and incremental moves toward equality, LGBT people still face discrimination and negative stereotyping. Even when their company non-discrimination policies include sexual orientation and gender identity, many LGBT employees endure anti-gay remarks or jokes, and are left to wonder if it is really safe to be out at work. In the BREAKING THROUGH series, openly LGBT people share their stories of living openly and authentically with surprising vulnerability, showing it is possible to be out and live successful, fulfilled lives. The award-winning BREAKING THROUGH: Out of the Closet, Into the Halls of Power streams on PBS and is available on DVD and other streaming services. No other LGBT-focused film from the South has ever gone this far! -------...----------_ _ _ _ ..... '!- _ _ Find this selection and more by visiting the Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library . Lambda Al-Anon Group Every Friday 7 p.m. Survivors of Incest Anonymous Every Saturday 12:30 pm Support group meeting once a week starting January 2017 for adu ts in the Stillwater, 0 lahoma State, and surrounding community SIA strives to empower those who have survived childhood sexual abuse (who are not abusing any child), who want to become survivors and thrivers. For more information, visit siawso.org Game Night Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by 4/24/26, 3:25 PM �OkEq eNews January 17th, 2017 7 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-17th--2017... Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Room Rentals Compassionate Tulsa - Make Tulsa Golden Please join us in our city-wide campaign to "Make Tulsa Golden." Using "The Golden Rule" as our guide for compassionate living, you are asked to sign the pledge to "make Tulsa golden." The "Make Tulsa Golden" campaign encourages each of us to increase compassion in Tulsa communities by pledging to treat others as we wish to be treated. If you are willing to make that pledge, please select the link below to be added to the list of groups and individuals working together to Make Tulsa Golden. MAKE~ Sign the Pledge Here After indicating your pledge, you can download our Make Tulsa Golden pledge certificate. --- .,GOLDEN The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has many spaces for your next meeting or event. To check dates, reserve your next event or receive pricing information, contact sharon.queen@okeq.org Stop by for a quick view of the Event Center and pick up a space rental sheet. For more information visit compassionatetulsa.org EBA Directory Secret Ink Tattoo - Recognition 2017 Secret Ink Tattoo 317 S Lynn Riggs blvd Claremore, OK 74017 Recognition 2017 is a global campaign aimed at supporting the LGBT community to give back like no one has ever given before! The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and community. I, Rich Wallace, owner of Secret Ink Tattoo, believe this community deserves recognition, equality and respect instead of the bullying, criticism, harassment, and ridicule they typically receive because of their lifestyle. This dedication event is intended to bring equality, harmony, peace and awareness within the LGBT community as well as to those who support them. Back in October of 2008, I sponsored a breast cancer awareness event that had over 3,000 would-be participants. I, working alone, was only able to do 477 of the breast cancer ribbon tattoos because the event was only scheduled for 24 hours. This year I sponsored another successful event for all causes, be it breast cancer, PTSD, domestic violence or whatever cause a person chose to represent their ribbon color of choice. Within a week of sponsoring this years' event I was challenged by a friend to do an event like no other, to show my support for a group of people that most others won't go out of their way to support. The LGBT community! Even if people don't have personal issues with the lifestyle or choices of these individuals, they won't openly show their support because they are afraid of the stigma and repercussions of doing so. I am not the type of person that is intimidated by that! Although I myself am not part of the LGBT community, I know and am friends with many people who are and I support their right to live and love however and whomever they choose!!! So I decided in early November to take on this challenge and make it my biggest tattoo marathon event ever. Workforce Oklahoma Access Point Open every day Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-by-step instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. I am asking everyone to help me in this effort by pledging their support in order to make this event FREE for any and all who wish to participate and receive an equality tattoo to show their support at no charge! For more information please visit: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/493868667/recognition-2017 H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center I.C. .0 FE IS BALL Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Friday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 7 pm Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. Guiding Right HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Beginning October 13 Guiding Right will be testing the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. Hosted by ICP Roxxie Ray Starr ICP Trev or Darlin Ray Intimate Partner Violence& Sexual Assault Survivor Support Group First Wednesday of each month from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Domestic violence is the use of physical, sexual, threatening or emotional force to 4/24/26, 3:25 PM �OkEq eNews January 17th, 2017 8 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-17th--2017... frighten, intimidate and control an intimate partner. This support and educational group is for individuals who have survived domestic violence and are ready to explore their personal healing process and find hope. The group will provide emotional support, information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal, and may include specific goals such as creating a safety plan, reducing risk of future violence, increasing positive coping skills and addressing the impact of trauma. Come one come all. Bring your favorite kink and join us for a night of fun. I ~ I~~ 28,2017 - - - - - - Tulsa Eagle Sexual assault is any forced or coerced sexual activity, such as unwanted touching or forced penetration committed against a person's will or without consent. This support group will meet together to discuss their experiences, share ideas, and provide emotional support for one another. Additionally, highly trained providers will offer information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal. Specific goals for sessions may include crises stabilization, safety planning, increasing selfregulatory skills, addressing trauma through cognitive processing, reconnecting to support systems, family and the community, and preventing re-victimization. All services are free of charge, and confidentiality is paramount. For more information contact Jim Scholl at 918.631.2722. MISSION: Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Toby Jenkins Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org FEBRUARY 5 COMPASSIONATE UNDERSTANDING Olivia Cotter Office Manager Olivia.Cotter@OkEq.org PACE ACADEMY 4/24/26, 3:25 PM �OkEq eNews January 17th, 2017 9 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-17th--2017... FEBRUARY 12 COMPASS ONATE DIALOGUE Sharon Queen Facilities Coordinator Sharon.Queen@OkEq.org ANTIOCH BAPTIST CHURCH 110 E 56 FEBRUARY 19 H Sr. N. Tu SA COMPASS ONATE ACTION Jose Vega Program Coordinator Jose.Vega@OkEq.org J ISH F DERATIO O TU LSA 202 E 71 ST S , TULSA AL SUPPORT D J SESS 0 S ARE AR I BY THE T R E A lD RU J SAL BRAR 2 P:-1 • t-: f T UST ' S AL RED • AR0 IJ SOr LEc - u E SE J ES Er ~ow r-. rn . Alex Wade Special Projects Alex.Wade@OkEq.org OCCJOK,ORG. Al 10 L VIS IT OCC J O O CALL 918 - ,83 - l 61. r------ ----- ---------------------------- ----- ---------------------------- -------------------------- , Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Hours: Mon - Sat Noon-9 p.m. | Sun Noon-6 p.m. Oklahomans for Equality | 621 E. 4th Street | Tulsa, OK 74120 | 918.743.4297 www.okeq.org I I I L------ ----- ---------------------------- ----- ---------------------------- ----- ---------------------J 4/24/26, 3:25 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/de1693027da2a28d29d457e82e521616.pdf b5238c3945e9b49e046523595760a1c6 PDF Text Text OkEq eNews January 25th, 2017 1 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-25th--2017... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq eNews January 25th, 2017 oklahom:ms for equality news In This Issue Kelly Kirby CPA Dawn Sitler Sponsors the Day. Men's Self Defense Training Advocacy Training Day First Thursday Art Opening "Becoming Brave" Book Signing F~ Gay Men's Dinner. }7ay.ROll Rental Property Bookkeeping I Ladies Social Club The Versailles Masquerade Ball Equality Business Alliance Mixer Tulsa Pride Bingo Council Oak Men's Chorale Miss Richfield 1981 Tulsa Threat 2017 Schedule Volunteer of the Month 980 January Video eNews Pride Store Rainbow Library Let us help you file your 2016 tax returns! Stillwater Gender SUpport Compassionate Tulsa Secret Ink Tattoo - Recognition 2017 Family Resource Fair Kelly Kirby CPA I.C.A.O. Fetish Ball 2017 OCCJ Trialogue Series Certified Public Accountant a professional corporation {918} 747-5466 4815 S Harvard, Ste 205 Tulsa, OK 74135 OkEq Board Meeting 7 p.m. Thursday, January 12 Dennis R. Neill Equality Center All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. admin@kkirby.com www.kkirby.com (V\, yoc{ucLV\-g TvtLboc{etAux.: Tvie TtAX. TvteYtA'})kj Dog Proudly serving Oklahoma's LGBTQ community since 1982. Dawn Sitler Sponsors the Day OkEq Art Exhibition The January Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature the works of Behnaz Sohrabian beginning with a reception on Thursday, January 5th and continuing throughout the month. Born and educated in Tehran, Iran, Behnaz Sohrabian started painting as a small child of 10 and continued her passion professionally from then on. She received a BS in Applied Chemistry, a BA in Painting and a Master of Arts in Art Studies. After receiving her master's degree, she immigrated to Oklahoma to be near family. Speaking about her work, Behnaz comments, "My work is about me, my life, being a woman and the struggles that women still face in this era. I paint women as people- strong people with depth and power. I paint them as delicate and sensitive-- but not weak." 4/24/26, 3:32 PM �OkEq eNews January 25th, 2017 2 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-25th--2017... Dawn Sitler is sponsoring the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center on January 14 in honor of American Association of Critical Care Nurses, Greater Tulsa Area Chapter Thank You Dawn! AMERICAN ,, ASSOCIATION a CRlllCAL-CARE NURSES Greater Tulsa Area Chapter Family Ties If you would like to sponsor the center to honor your special day click here • Birthdays - Yours, your spouses, your children, your parents, your friends, even your dog's • Anniversary's - Wedding, sobriety, adoption, court date • To honor a loved one's memory • Special events • Mothers day, Fathers day, any holiday. • Just because First Week of Men's Self Defense Training Thursday, January 26, 7:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Registration is open for the next free Men's 7 week self-defense training session. This training will be held at Oklahomans For Equality 621 E 4th St, Tulsa, OK 74120 and requires a commitment to all 7 classes, this allows time to build muscle memory so that you can effectively use these life saving self-defense skills. Classes will be every other Thursday starting at 7:30pm. Trans-men are welcome! Family Ties is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBT parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Family Ties contact olivia.cotter@okeq.org Lawyer in the Library December 14 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. For more information or to register for class please contact Jose Vega at Jose.vega@okeq.org Lawyer in the Library is an opportunity to meet with a lawyer about topics such as family law (divorce, paternity, custody, child support), landlord/tenant , estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment necessary.. Advocacy Training Day Saturday, January 28, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Highland Hall 1102 E Warner Ave, Guthrie, OK 73044 This training is for members and allies of Oklahoma's LGBTQ community and is sponsored by Oklahomans for Equality, PFLAG Oklahoma and Freedom Oklahoma. Objectives: 1. To provide an opportunity for statewide advocates to meet one another, form strong advocacy networks, and to become better informed about how to be an effective advocate on behalf of Oklahoma's LGBTQ community/families/friends 2. To inform audience about expected legislation during the 2017 Oklahoma Legislative session (begins Monday, February 6th) 3. To inform audience about legislative "mechanics" 4. To discuss effective advocacy strategies (as well as ineffective strategies) to influence Oklahoma legislators (these strategies can be applied to any advocacy work including local level (city council, school boards), state level (legislature), or national level (Congressional delegation) Keep Coming Back Meditation Group Every Monday from 6:30 to 7:30 No cost; however, need to make reservation due to limited space. Email name/phone number to olivia.cotter@okeq.org First Thursday Art Opening Thursday, February 2, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 The February Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature the works of Cait O'Darling in a show titled "Mensonges d'amour" (Lies of Love), beginning with a reception on Thursday, February 2nd from 6-9pm and continuing throughout the month. Cait O'Darling holds a PhD in American Studies and an MA in Comparative Philosophy from the University of Hawai'i at Manoa. She graduated summa cum laude from Flagler College in St Augustine, Florida, with a dual major in Philosophy and Religion, and a dual minor in Latin American Studies and Photography. O'Darling studied painting and sculpture at the Instituto Allende, a visual arts school located in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. She is the recipient of numerous awards and scholarships, and has taught college courses in art, American history, and philosophy. This will be the first time her work has been exhibited in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Cait O'Darling's show, "Mensonges d'amour" (Lies of Love), features twenty composite photos. This series explores the power of a single gesture across multiple iterations. Cait boldly recomposes the embodied performance of a single "Selfie" and adds new angles and juxtapositions. She seeks to undermine a core concept of photography, namely, indexicality: the notion that what is depicted within the frame of a photograph tells us something true about the perceived reality at the moment the shutter was released and the image was captured. Blending and layering multiple images together, O'Darling creates new and fanciful ones that are patently untrue. A mockumentary, the exhibit offers viewers an opportunity to enter into a playful space of delight and amusement, woven between truth and illusion. The show begins with a reception on Thursday, January 5th from 6-9pm where there will be a door prize drawn of the artist's work; the show continues throughout the month. www.okeq.org This Narcotics Anonymous meditation meeting has a group meditation followed by reading NA literature and sharing. Everyone is welcome regardless of age race sexual identity or religion, the only requirement for membership is the desire to stop using drugs. There are no dues or fees. We are not affiliated with any outside organization and are selfsupporting through our own contributions. Whether you have a dollar for the basket or not please join us and keep coming back. For more information contact, Deborah Spradlin at deborahspradlin2013@gmail.com Healthcare Navigator Thursdays 1-4 p.m. Do you need assistance with open 4/24/26, 3:32 PM �OkEq eNews January 25th, 2017 3 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-25th--2017... enrollment for the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare? Meet with Mary Jones, Planned Parenthood's Healthcare Navigator. She will be more than happy to help anyone and everyone who is interested in enrolling with the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare. Contact Mary Jones at 918-587-4621 or mary.jones@ppheartland.org - - ·- - Book Signing - "Becoming Brave: Winning Marriage Equality in Oklahoma and Finding Our Voice," by Sharon Bishop-Baldwin, with Mary Bishop-Baldwin Saturday February 4, 3:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Books will be available for purchase. The cost is $20, and we will take cash or cards. Sharon and Mary will read a couple of short passages, answer a few questions, and then sign books. This inaugural book-signing will be the official "coming-out party" for "Becoming Brave." Counseling Services Book synopsis: "Becoming Brave: Winning Marriage Equality in Oklahoma and Finding Our Voice" tells the story of Sharon and Mary Bishop-Baldwin, whose 10-year lawsuit with Sue Barton and Gay Phillips brought marriage equality to Oklahoma in October 2014. By no means a law book, "Becoming Brave" is chock full of behind-the-scenes stories meant to give the reader a sense of what a wild ride the marriage-equality fight was for two women who had a front-row seat. From their earliest days as a couple to life after the lawsuit, "Becoming Brave" also shares insight into what makes these two women tick. Counselors are donating their services to Oklahomans for Equality. Please be patient when setting up appointment times. It can take up to 2 weeks for them to find an available time to see you. For more information or to reserve your seat please email olivia.cotter@okeq.org ,11 \h< l ' hl'ii< ll 11 \ l ll\\ l'-J Gay Men's Dinner Dr. Kurt Choate Tuesday, February 7, 6:30 p.m. Spaghetti Warehouse 221 E. Brady, Tulsa, OK 74103 This month we are eating at Spaghetti Warehouse in downtown Tulsa. If you are coming please RSVP. A headcount is needed for the reservation. At Spaghetti Warehouse, we make every meal feel like a celebration, with the kind of delicious, freshly prepared Italian food that everybody loves, served in a lighthearted atmosphere that's perfect for getting together with your family or friends. For more information or to RSVP please email Richard Haley at GuysDineToo@gmail.com • . Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a Sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required Contact Dr. Kurt Choate, LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org Ladies Social Club - LSC Turns One! Game Night Friday, February 10, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Social painting is all the rage, and if you haven't tried it before, here's your chance! No artistic experience necessary! You'll be led step-by-step by the lovely and talented Monica Conners, and at the end of the night you'll get to take home a beautiful piece of art that YOU created! The class costs $20, which pays for all of the supplies. You won't need to bring anything, unless you'd like to bring a potluck snack or BYOB. To make sure everyone gets the best possible instruction, we're limiting the class size to 30 painters. To reserve your seat, register using the PayPal link listed below. Once Monica has received your payment, she'll send you a confirmation email. There should be a "notes" section for you to enter that. If you want to register multiple people in one transaction, you certainly can! VERY IMPORTANT NOTE: your seat is not saved until Monica receives payment! She is donating her time to teach the class, but the registration fee is the money she will use to purchase our supplies, and it's how she'll know what quantities to buy. Jenna Pike Tuesdays and Thursdays by appointment only. Gender identity, sexual orientation, mood or anxiety concerns, and/or individuals who have experienced a traumatic event. Appointments are required. Contact Jenna at jennifer.pike@okstate.edu - - (918) 594-8568 PayPal.me/monicaconners For more information follow this event on Facebook The Versailles Masquerade Ball Saturday, February 11, 7:00 - 11:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Admission is $25.00 and includes champagne Join us for the 17th annual Wild Hearts Ball as we transform the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center into the famous French palace Versailles for a masquerade ball. Everybody must be in masks. Your ticket gives you access to the ball and champagne drinks from the champagne tower. Lady DJ Crystal will be mixing her best music in the hall of mirrors. Heavy Hors D'oeuvres and a Cash Bar. All the proceeds benefit the Equality Center renovation project. Click here to purchase tickets Tiffany Zwart Monday -Thursday by appointment only. Gender identity, sexual orientation, mood or anxiety concerns, and/or individuals who have experienced a traumatic event. Appointments are required. Contact Tiffany at tzwart@okstate.edu (918) 594-8568 Andria Whipple Monday -Thursday by appointment only. Issues surrounding gender identity, sexual orientation, mood or anxiety concerns, and/or individuals who have 4/24/26, 3:32 PM �OkEq eNews January 25th, 2017 4 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-25th--2017... experienced a traumatic event. Appointments are required. Contact Andria at andria.whipple@okstate.edu ---(918) 594-8568 More information available on Facebook. Equality Business Alliance Mixer Wednesday February 15, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Hosted by Boomtown Tees 114 S Elgin Ave, Tulsa, OK 74120 E Jess White I am available for appointments on Tuesday from 8am-4pm and Thursday from 8am-11:30am . I have experience working with anxiety, depression, gender identity, sexual/affectional orientation, trauma, and life transitions. I also have experience working with children and adolescents. You can contact me at jess.white@okstate.edu or (918) 594-8568 ALITY usiness Alliance Boomtown Tees is Oklahoma's source for tees repping our great state, local Tulsa tees, souvenirs. Boomtown also designs & creates custom tees http://www.twitter.com/BoomtownTees http://www.boomtowntees.com/ The Equality Business Alliance networking mixers are terrific venues for you to meet prospective clients. Mixers are open to non-members as well as EBA members. Be sure to bring business cards, business information, brochures, etc. Hosting a networking mixer is a great way to showcase your business. You may host at your establishment or use the Equality Center. If you would like to host a mixer, send an email to jose.vega@okeq.org for more information. Brendan Glon Brendon is available for appointments from 8-3pm on Tuesday and from 2-6pm on Wednesdays. He is experienced with working with clients in the rainbow community, including sexual or affectional orientation, gender identity, spirituality, trauma history, depression, anxiety, and social issues. He works from a values oriented and humanistic theoretical model. Contact Brendon atglon@okstate.edu or by contacting the OSU Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 594-8568 Fallyn Lee Fallyn Lee graduated with a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Ball State University in 2015. She is currently a doctoral student in Oklahoma State University's Counseling Psychology program. Fallyn has experience working with intimate partner violence, sexual assault, spiritual concerns, and trauma. She has also worked with children and adolescents using both talk and play therapy. Contact Fallyn at fallynl@ostatemail.okstate.edu (918) 594-8568 2017 Tulsa Pride Bingo February 25, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 Non-Binary Support Group Third Wednesday of each month from 7-9 p.m. A new support group for folks who 4/24/26, 3:32 PM �OkEq eNews January 25th, 2017 5 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-25th--2017... identify with non-binary genders, including but not limited to, genderqueer, genderfluid, agender, bigender, neutrois, genderflux, and more. This group will be a safe space to discuss our identities, receive support, and build a strong nonbinary community in Tulsa. For information contact Vic Wiener at vfwiener@gmail.com Join us for February's Tulsa Pride Bingo of 2017. The beautiful and outrageous Nicole Carrington will be our host once again. Nicole has invited Rainbow Granny and Trailer Trash Teresa to join her for our biggest pride fundraiser this Pride season. Super Hot DJ Crystal will be spinning the beat for our rapid rounds of Pride Bingo and DJing our Lip Sync Contest. $15 for general admission $25 Adult Beverage admission includes 3 drink tickets $200 T able for 8 people which includes unlimited drinks for your table. Proceeds go toward Tulsa Pride 2017. Click corresponding link above to purchase tickets. SOS Group For more information contact olivia.cotter@okeq.org Mondays 7:00 pm This open Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) Recovery and Sobriety Group meets every Monday at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information, visit www.SOSTulsa.org Council Oak Men's Chorale Tuesday Evenings, 7:00 p.m. Congregational Fellowship Church 900 S. Harvard Ave., Tulsa, OK 74112 The Council Oak Men's Chorale has begun rehearsals for the 2017 summer concert which will feature songs by Stephen Sondhiem. Anyone interested in singing with the group should attend our next rehearsal at Congregational Fellowship Church, 2900 S Harvard Ave, on Tuesday nights at 7 pm to join in the fun and get to meet a great group of men. We are also preparing for our trip to St Louis to sing with the St. Louis Gateway Men's Chorus at the end of March which is sure to be an experience you won't want to miss. If you love to sing and are thinking about doing something different, then here's your chance to come make a change in our community. Let's make our voice be heard and sing! Live Free! Coming Out Workshop 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of the month 7:00 - 8:00 pm. ComingOut@OkEq.org Facilitated by James Prather Miss Richfield 1981 Saturday, March 18, 8:00 p.m. Tulsa Performing Arts Center - John H. Williams Theater 110 E 2nd St, Tulsa, OK 74103 In her all new show, "2020 Vision," Miss Richfield 1981 offers a survival guide for the new world. With comedic songs, videos, and her unique take on audience participation, Miss Richfield will help calm any post-election panic and provide tools to prevent the apocalypse! Miss Richfield 1981 dedicates her life to the friendly citizens and responsible merchants of her hometown Richfield, MN. Her live performances across the country receive critical acclaim with The New York Post declaring Miss R "the must-see act in Provincetown" and The Chicago Sun-Times describing her as "Garrison Keillor meets Mary Tyler Moore." Miss R's wide appeal includes riotous appearances on "The Tonight Show" & "Today" on NBC, "Cake Boss" on TLC, and "Watch What Happens Live" on Bravo, along with being a national spokesperson for Orbitz and Palm Springs, CA. Each year her schedule of more than 100 shows sell out theaters and nightclubs across the country, including a summer residence at the Crown & Anchor in Provincetown, MA, and frequent tours with Atlantis Events cruise ships and resorts. Brought to You Bi the Letter B 2020 IJISION A :il.A.IJ.\A. ~ Fl.A Second Tuesday and fourth Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. ~ ~" 11iAu This event is a benefit for Oklahomans for Equality. Click here for ticket information. 8 The group is open to all bi, pan, queer, fluid folks and their allies. 0 /01 10 0 /22 04129 0510 SAGE Tulsa (Service & Advocacy For Gay Elders) Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan ■ 4/24/26, 3:32 PM �OkEq eNews January 25th, 2017 6 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-25th--2017... 0 an A onlo 0 1/17 ow Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 Yoga by Zach Take A Class EVERY SUNDAY @ 4:30 pm $5.00 per Session Volunteer of the Month January 2017 Steve Luper Steve began volunteering at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center in Sept 2015. He needed a volunteer job for a scholarship that he receives from the Cherokee Nation. He chose to apply at OKEQ because he wanted to work closer to the LGBTQ+ community after coming out. Steve likes helping people when he can but thinks he's most grateful for the people he meets and the friends he has made. He says "I think the Equality Center has changed me for the better and I'd probably be a whole different person right now if I hadn't discovered it." When Steve is not volunteering he is a film major at the University of Tulsa with a minor in creative writing and women and gender studies. He states " I've recently made a package on Standing Rock that was featured on the campus' new program TUTV. I'm also in the Alliance Française de Tulsa." Steve says he is i ntensely grateful for the Gender Outreach programs at the center. "I've never come away from something feeling as self-affirmed as I have when I've been able to go to some of the meetings." Steve would definitely recommend volunteering at the Equality Center. "Maybe you just want to be closer to the LGBTQ+ community - this is perfect you. When I started volunteering I was in a real tough place and the overwhelming feeling of being alone followed me around everyday. Coming to the center has helped me learn self-acceptance and has given me more strength. I've learned lessons in perseverance from the people I've met. At the center, no one is going to try and dissect you or intrude unless you want to share, you're free to be yourself as quietly or as loudly as you want. In Oklahoma, places like this are hard to find." v Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:30 pm (First time interview required before attending) Email sharon.queen@okeq.org The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. Lambda Al-Anon Group Every Friday 7 p.m. We thank you for your passion Steve! If you would like to volunteer contact Jose Vega at jose.vega@okeq.org January Video eNews Survivors of Incest Anonymous Every Saturday 12:30 pm SIA strives to empower those who have survived childhood sexual abuse (who are not abusing any child), who want to become survivors and thrivers. For more information, visit siawso.org Game Night Equality Center Pride Store 4/24/26, 3:32 PM �OkEq eNews January 25th, 2017 7 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-25th--2017... The Versailles Masquerade Ball is just around the corner. Get your rainbow masquerade masks for only $10.00 in the Pride Store. Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno Be sure to "Like" the OkEq Pride Store Facebook page to keep up with the new items and new sale items Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library "Ladies or Gentlemen: A Pictorial History of Male Cross-Dressing in the Movies" By: Jean-Louis Ginibre This pictorial history examines the grand tradition of male cross-dressing in the movies through more than 700 photos. The screen's greatest stars, from comedians like Buster Keaton and Peter Sellers to 'serious' actors like Marlon Brando and Max von Sydow, are pictured in everything from bustiers to ballgowns. Find this selection and more by visiting the Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library . Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Room Rentals The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has many spaces for your next meeting or event. To check dates, reserve your next event or receive pricing information, contact sharon.queen@okeq.org Stop by for a quick view of the Event Center and pick up a space rental sheet. EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and community. Support group meeting once a week starting January 2017 for adu ts in the Stillwater, 0 lahoma State, and surrounding community Workforce Oklahoma Access Point Open every day Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-by-step instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Friday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 7 pm Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. Guiding Right HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Beginning October 13 Guiding Right will be testing the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. Compassionate Tulsa - Make Tulsa Golden 4/24/26, 3:32 PM �OkEq eNews January 25th, 2017 8 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-25th--2017... Please join us in our city-wide campaign to "Make Tulsa Golden." Using "The Golden Rule" as our guide for compassionate living, you are asked to sign the pledge to "make Tulsa golden." The "Make Tulsa Golden" campaign encourages each of us to increase compassion in Tulsa communities by pledging to treat others as we wish to be treated. If you are willing to make that pledge, please select the link below to be added to the list of groups and individuals working together to Make Tulsa Golden. Sign the Pledge Here After indicating your pledge, you can download our Make Tulsa Golden pledge certificate. --- )=OLDEN For more information visit compassionatetulsa.org Secret Ink Tattoo - Recognition 2017 Secret Ink Tattoo 317 S Lynn Riggs blvd Claremore, OK 74017 Recognition 2017 is a global campaign aimed at supporting the LGBT community to give back like no one has ever given before! I, Rich Wallace, owner of Secret Ink Tattoo, believe this community deserves recognition, equality and respect instead of the bullying, criticism, harassment, and ridicule they typically receive because of their lifestyle. This dedication event is intended to bring equality, harmony, peace and awareness within the LGBT community as well as to those who support them. Back in October of 2008, I sponsored a breast cancer awareness event that had over 3,000 would-be participants. I, working alone, was only able to do 477 of the breast cancer ribbon tattoos because the event was only scheduled for 24 hours. This year I sponsored another successful event for all causes, be it breast cancer, PTSD, domestic violence or whatever cause a person chose to represent their ribbon color of choice. Within a week of sponsoring this years' event I was challenged by a friend to do an event like no other, to show my support for a group of people that most others won't go out of their way to support. The LGBT community! Even if people don't have personal issues with the lifestyle or choices of these individuals, they won't openly show their support because they are afraid of the stigma and repercussions of doing so. I am not the type of person that is intimidated by that! Although I myself am not part of the LGBT community, I know and am friends with many people who are and I support their right to live and love however and whomever they choose!!! So I decided in early November to take on this challenge and make it my biggest tattoo marathon event ever. I am asking everyone to help me in this effort by pledging their support in order to make this event FREE for any and all who wish to participate and receive an equality tattoo to show their support at no charge! For more information please visit: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/493868667/recognition-2017 Intimate Partner Violence& Sexual Assault Survivor Support Group First Wednesday of each month from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Domestic violence is the use of physical, sexual, threatening or emotional force to frighten, intimidate and control an intimate partner. This support and educational group is for individuals who have survived domestic violence and are ready to explore their personal healing process and find hope. The group will provide emotional support, information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal, and may include specific goals such as creating a safety plan, reducing risk of future violence, increasing positive coping skills and addressing the impact of trauma. Sexual assault is any forced or coerced sexual activity, such as unwanted touching or forced penetration committed against a person's will or without consent. This support group will meet together to discuss their experiences, share ideas, and provide emotional support for one another. Additionally, highly trained providers will offer information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal. Specific goals for sessions may include crises stabilization, safety planning, increasing selfregulatory skills, addressing trauma through cognitive processing, reconnecting to support systems, family and the community, and preventing re-victimization. All services are free of charge, and confidentiality is paramount. For more information contact Jim Scholl at 918.631.2722. TulsaTech CJllAM " · oorr MISSION: FAMLY RESOURCE All are welcome to loln us at the Tulsa Tech Lemley Campus - Health Science Center (3420 S emor1 Dr.) to learn more about the services local organizations provide for families ln TUisa county! Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Toby Jenkins Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org Olivia Cotter Office Manager Olivia.Cotter@OkEq.org 4/24/26, 3:32 PM �OkEq eNews January 25th, 2017 9 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-25th--2017... Sharon Queen Facilities Coordinator Sharon.Queen@OkEq.org Jose Vega Program Coordinator Jose.Vega@OkEq.org I.C.A.O FE IS BALL Alex Wade Special Projects Alex.Wade@OkEq.org Hosted by ICP Roxxie Ray Starr ICP Trev or Darlin Ray Come one come all. Bring your favorite kink and join us for a night of fun. I ~ I~: 28,2017 ....__ _ _ ____. Tulsa Eagle 4/24/26, 3:32 PM �OkEq eNews January 25th, 2017 10 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-25th--2017... 5 FEBRUARY COMPASSIONATE UNDERSTANDING PACE ACADEMY 4620 S IRV NGTO AVE, TULSA 12 COMPASSIONATE DIALOGUE FEBRUARY ANTIOCH BAP TIST CHURCH 110 E 56 FEBRUARY 19 COM PASS ONA TE ACTIO J ISH F DERATIO 202 A SUPPORT D J B THE OF TUL SA E 71 ST ST , TULS A SESS 0 S AR[ ARI N. Tu SA H ST. T S R E A lD RU J 2 P:-1 L BRAR LEc - u E SERIES R GIST R OtJ Ir • I ti, T UST'S AL RED Er ~ow,-. • AR0ljSOP ,n . OCCJOK,ORG. 4/24/26, 3:32 PM �OkEq eNews January 25th, 2017 11 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-25th--2017... 4/24/26, 3:32 PM �OkEq eNews January 25th, 2017 12 of 12 I https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-25th--2017... Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Hours: Mon - Sat Noon-9 p.m. | Sun Noon-6 p.m. Oklahomans for Equality | 621 E. 4th Street | Tulsa, OK 74120 | 918.743.4297 www.okeq.org 4/24/26, 3:32 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/1588ab352888e9c27a0a81ab88403da7.pdf ef69a7aae994a2c73eab92d4a50daf24 PDF Text Text OkEq eNews February 1st, 2017 1 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-February-1st--2017.... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq eNews February 1st, 2017 oklahomans for equality news In This Issue Kelly Kirby CPA Volunteer of the Month February Video eNews 2016 Donation Tax Donation Letters First Thursday Art Opening "Becoming Brave" Book Signing rJ • n:l:M ~ F~ Gay Men's Dinner. }7ay.ROll Rental Property I t b ~'YIJ l,l.Jlh ., . Bookkeeping W-2 I Ladies Social Club The Versailles Masquerade Ball Latin Dance Class Equality Business Alliance Mixer OKDHS Foster care & Adoption Informational Meeting Tulsa Pride Bingo Council Oak Men's Chorale Miss Richfield 1981 Tulsa Metro Softball League Tulsa Threat 2017 Schedule Let us help you file your 2016 tax returns! Family Ties - 2017 Equality Gala Pride Store Rainbow Library Stillwater Gender SUpport Compassionate Tulsa Kelly Kirby CPA Certified Public Accountant Secret Ink Tattoo - Recognition 2017 Family Resource Fair I.C.A.O. Fetish Ball 2017 OCCJ Trialogue Series a professional corporation (918) 747-5466 4815 S Harvard, Ste 205 Tulsa, OK 74135 admin@kkirby.com www.kkirby.com IV\,tr-o~uctV\,g T11tbo~e(,lux.: Tne TC,lx. Tner(,lpr:, Dog Proudly serving Oklahoma's LGBTQ community since 1982. Volunteer of the Month February 2017 " OkEq Board Meeting 7 p.m. Thursday, February 16 Dennis R. Neill Equality Center All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. OkEq Board Meeting OkEq Art Exhibition The February Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature the works of Cait O'Darling in a show titled "Mensonges d'amour" (Lies of Love), beginning with a reception on Thursday, February 2nd from 6-9pm and continuing throughout the month. Cait O'Darling holds a PhD in American Studies and an MA in Comparative Philosophy from the University of Hawai'i at Manoa. She graduated summa cum laude from Flagler College in St Augustine, Florida, with a dual major in Philosophy and Religion, and a dual minor in Latin American Studies and Photography. O'Darling studied painting and sculpture at the Instituto Allende, a visual arts school located in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. She is the recipient of numerous awards and scholarships, and has taught college courses in art, 4/24/26, 3:33 PM �OkEq eNews February 1st, 2017 2 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-February-1st--2017.... Kate & Haden Britton Kate and Haden have been volunteering at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center since September 2016. "We decided to volunteer because we are passionate about supporting the needs of our beautiful and growing LGBTQIA+ and Two-Spirit community. We wanted to meet other passionate activists and friends." American history, and philosophy. This will be the first time her work has been exhibited in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Their favorite part of volunteering is being able to meet the best people and when attending events at the center they feel like they are with family. When they are not volunteering, Kate and Haden are activists who show up at any social justice event they are able to attend. Haden likes to long-board, paint, and read. Kate loves to bake, paint, and craft. They also adore their dogs and being an aunt/uncle. They can not name a favorite event, stating "Just when we think we have seen the best, more great events come our way." Kate and Haden absolutely recommend volunteering at the center! They say, "Volunteering is vital and very appreciated. Not only is it a great way to make life-long friends, but you can learn even more about your community and about your potential than you can imagine. Sign up and be part of the team asap!" Family Ties We thank you for your dedication Kate & Haden! If you would like to volunteer contact Jose Vega at jose.vega@okeq.org February Video eNews Family Ties is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBT parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Family Ties contact olivia.cotter@okeq.org Lawyer in the Library December 14 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. 2016 Donation Tax Donation Letters Lawyer in the Library is an opportunity to meet with a lawyer about topics such as family law (divorce, paternity, custody, child support), landlord/tenant , estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment necessary.. Keep Coming Back Meditation Group Every Monday from 6:30 to 7:30 Tax receipts for donations made to Oklahomans for Equality in 2016 were recently mailed. If you have not received your tax receipt or have questions regarding your receipt, please contact Paul Allen, OkEq Treasurer, paul.allen@OkEq.org First Thursday Art Opening Thursday, February 2, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 The February Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature the works of Cait O'Darling in a show titled "Mensonges d'amour" (Lies of Love), beginning with a reception on Thursday, February 2nd from 6-9pm and continuing throughout the month. Cait O'Darling holds a PhD in American Studies and an MA in Comparative Philosophy from the University of Hawai'i at Manoa. She graduated summa cum laude from Flagler College in St Augustine, Florida, with a dual major in Philosophy and Religion, and a dual minor in Latin American Studies and Photography. O'Darling studied painting and sculpture at the Instituto Allende, a visual arts school located in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. She is the recipient of numerous awards and scholarships, and has taught college courses in art, American history, and philosophy. This will be the first time her work has been exhibited in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Cait O'Darling's show, "Mensonges d'amour" (Lies of Love), features twenty composite photos. This series explores the power of a single gesture across multiple iterations. Cait boldly recomposes the embodied performance of a single "Selfie" and adds new angles and juxtapositions. She seeks to undermine a core concept of photography, namely, indexicality: the notion that what is depicted within the frame of a photograph tells us something true about the perceived reality at the moment the shutter was released and the image was captured. Blending and layering multiple images together, O'Darling creates new and fanciful ones that are patently untrue. A mockumentary, the exhibit offers viewers an opportunity to enter into a playful space of delight and amusement, woven between truth and illusion. The show begins with a reception on Thursday, January 5th from 6-9pm where there will be a door prize drawn of the artist's work; the show continues throughout the month. www.okeq.org This Narcotics Anonymous meditation meeting has a group meditation followed by reading NA literature and sharing. Everyone is welcome regardless of age race sexual identity or religion, the only requirement for membership is the desire to stop using drugs. There are no dues or fees. We are not affiliated with any outside organization and are selfsupporting through our own contributions. Whether you have a dollar for the basket or not please join us and keep coming back. For more information contact, Deborah Spradlin at deborahspradlin2013@gmail.com - Healthcare Navigator Book Signing - "Becoming Brave: Winning Marriage Equality in Oklahoma and 4/24/26, 3:33 PM �OkEq eNews February 1st, 2017 3 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-February-1st--2017.... Finding Our Voice," by Sharon Bishop-Baldwin, with Mary Bishop-Baldwin Thursdays 1-4 p.m. Saturday February 4, 3:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Books will be available for purchase. The cost is $20, and we will take cash or cards. Sharon and Mary will read a couple of short passages, answer a few questions, and then sign books. This inaugural book-signing will be the official "coming-out party" for "Becoming Brave." BECOMING BRAVE Book synopsis: "Becoming Brave: Winning Marriage Equality in Oklahoma and Finding Our Voice" tells the story of Sharon and Mary Bishop-Baldwin, whose 10-year lawsuit with Sue Barton and Gay Phillips brought marriage equality to Oklahoma in October 2014. By no means a law book, "Becoming Brave" is chock full of behind-the-scenes stories meant to give the reader a sense of what a wild ride the marriage-equality fight was for two women who had a front-row seat. From their earliest days as a couple to life after the lawsuit, "Becoming Brave" also shares insight into what makes these two women tick. Do you need assistance with open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare? Meet with Mary Jones, Planned Parenthood's Healthcare Navigator. She will be more than happy to help anyone and everyone who is interested in enrolling with the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare. Contact Mary Jones at 918-587-4621 or mary.jones@ppheartland.org - - ·- - - Counseling Services Counselors are donating their services to Oklahomans for Equality. Please be patient when setting up appointment times. It can take up to 2 weeks for them to find an available time to see you. For more information or to reserve your seat please email olivia.cotter@okeq.org Gay Men's Dinner Tuesday, February 7, 6:30 p.m. Spaghetti Warehouse 221 E. Brady, Tulsa, OK 74103 This month we are eating at Spaghetti Warehouse in downtown Tulsa. If you are coming please RSVP. A headcount is needed for the reservation. At Spaghetti Warehouse, we make every meal feel like a celebration, with the kind of delicious, freshly prepared Italian food that everybody loves, served in a lighthearted atmosphere that's perfect for getting together with your family or friends. For more information or to RSVP please email Richard Haley at GuysDineToo@gmail.com • Dr. Kurt Choate . Ladies Social Club - LSC Turns One! Game Night Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a Sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required Contact Dr. Kurt Choate, LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org Friday, February 10, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Social painting is all the rage, and if you haven't tried it before, here's your chance! No artistic experience necessary! You'll be led step-by-step by the lovely and talented Monica Conners, and at the end of the night you'll get to take home a beautiful piece of art that YOU created! The class costs $20, which pays for all of the supplies. You won't need to bring anything, unless you'd like to bring a potluck snack or BYOB. To make sure everyone gets the best possible instruction, we're limiting the class size to 30 painters. To reserve your seat, register using the PayPal link listed below. Once Monica has received your payment, she'll send you a confirmation email. There should be a "notes" section for you to enter that. If you want to register multiple people in one transaction, you certainly can! all & women welcome lADI[~ ~O(IAl (lUD 2nd fridays 6-0pm 1;-inu:iry 8. 2016 Denni\ R. Neill Eq11.1lity Ccnccr VERY IMPORTANT NOTE: your seat is not saved until Monica receives payment! She is donating her time to teach the class, but the registration fee is the money she will use to purchase our supplies, and it's how she'll know what quantities to buy. PayPal.me/monicaconners For more information follow this event on Facebook Jenna Pike Tuesdays and Thursdays by appointment only. Gender identity, sexual orientation, mood or anxiety concerns, and/or individuals who have experienced a traumatic event. Appointments are required. Contact Jenna at jennifer.pike@okstate.edu - - (918) 594-8568 The Versailles Masquerade Ball Saturday, February 11, 7:00 - 11:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Admission is $25.00 and includes champagne Join us for the 17th annual Wild Hearts Ball as we transform the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center into the famous French palace Versailles for a masquerade ball. Everybody must be in masks. Your ticket gives you access to the ball and champagne drinks from the champagne tower. Lady DJ Crystal will be mixing her best music in the hall of mirrors. Heavy Hors D'oeuvres and a Cash Bar. All the proceeds benefit the Equality Center renovation project. Click here to purchase tickets 1Vifl1-learts &ff Presents 7he Versaiffes MAS Tiffany Zwart Monday -Thursday by appointment only. Gender identity, sexual orientation, mood or anxiety concerns, and/or individuals who have experienced a traumatic event. Appointments are required. Contact Tiffany at tzwart@okstate.edu (918) 594-8568 UERADE Andria Whipple 4/24/26, 3:33 PM �OkEq eNews February 1st, 2017 4 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-February-1st--2017.... Monday -Thursday by appointment only. Issues surrounding gender identity, sexual orientation, mood or anxiety concerns, and/or individuals who have experienced a traumatic event. Appointments are required. Contact Andria at andria.whipple@okstate.edu ---(918) 594-8568 More information available on Facebook. Latin Dance Class Every second and fourth Monday - $5 per class Beginning February 13, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neil Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Want to learn how to dance to Latin music? Now is your chance! Oklahomans for Equality is offering dance classes For just $5 per class! Every second and fourth Monday! Jess White I am available for appointments on Tuesday from 8am-4pm and Thursday from 8am-11:30am . I have experience working with anxiety, depression, gender identity, sexual/affectional orientation, trauma, and life transitions. I also have experience working with children and adolescents. You can contact me at jess.white@okstate.edu or (918) 594-8568 Check it out on Facebook Equality Business Alliance Mixer Wednesday February 15, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Hosted by Boomtown Tees 114 S Elgin Ave, Tulsa, OK 74120 E ALITY usiness Alliance Brendan Glon Brendon is available for appointments from 8-3pm on Tuesday and from 2-6pm on Wednesdays. He is experienced with working with clients in the rainbow community, including sexual or affectional orientation, gender identity, spirituality, trauma history, depression, anxiety, and social issues. He works from a values oriented and humanistic theoretical model. Contact Brendon atglon@okstate.edu or by contacting the OSU Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 594-8568 Boomtown Tees is Oklahoma's source for tees repping our great state, local Tulsa tees, souvenirs. Boomtown also designs & creates custom tees http://www.twitter.com/BoomtownTees http://www.boomtowntees.com/ The Equality Business Alliance networking mixers are terrific venues for you to meet prospective clients. Mixers are open to non-members as well as EBA members. Be sure to bring business cards, business information, brochures, etc. Hosting a networking mixer is a great way to showcase your business. You may host at your establishment or use the Equality Center. If you would like to host a mixer, send an email to jose.vega@okeq.org for more information. Fallyn Lee Fallyn Lee graduated with a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Ball State University in 2015. She is currently a doctoral student in Oklahoma State University's Counseling Psychology program. Fallyn has experience working with intimate partner violence, sexual assault, spiritual concerns, and trauma. She has also worked with children and adolescents using both talk and play therapy. Contact Fallyn at fallynl@ostatemail.okstate.edu (918) 594-8568 4/24/26, 3:33 PM �OkEq eNews February 1st, 2017 5 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-February-1st--2017.... Non-Binary Support Group Third Wednesday of each month from 7-9 p.m. A new support group for folks who identify with non-binary genders, including but not limited to, genderqueer, genderfluid, agender, bigender, neutrois, genderflux, and more. This group will be a safe space to discuss our identities, receive support, and build a strong nonbinary community in Tulsa. For information contact Vic Wiener at vfwiener@gmail.com SOS Group Mondays 7:00 pm This open Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) Recovery and Sobriety Group meets every Monday at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information, visit www.SOSTulsa.org Live Free! Coming Out Workshop OKDHS Foster care & Adoption Informational Meeting February 18, 2017, 12:30 p.m. Dennis R Neil Equality Center 621 E 4th Street, Tulsa, OK 74120 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of the month 7:00 - 8:00 pm. ComingOut@OkEq.org Facilitated by James Prather Interested in fostering or adopting but don't know much about it? Join us at Dennis R Neil Equality Center for this special event. Oklahoma Department of Human Services recruiters will be there to explain the foster care and adoption process and answer any questions you have. For additional questions about the event please contact: Kim Brooks (918) 581-2557 2017 Tulsa Pride Bingo February 25, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 Brought to You Bi the Letter B Join us for February's Tulsa Pride Bingo of 2017. The beautiful and outrageous Nicole Carrington will be our host once again. Nicole has invited Rainbow Granny and Trailer Trash Teresa to join her for our biggest pride fundraiser this Pride season. Super Hot DJ Crystal will be spinning the beat for our rapid rounds of Pride Bingo and DJing our Lip Sync Contest. Second Tuesday and fourth Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. $15 for general admission $25 Adult Beverage admission includes 3 drink tickets $200 T able for 8 people which includes unlimited drinks for your table. Proceeds go toward Tulsa Pride 2017. Click corresponding link above to purchase tickets. The group is open to all bi, pan, queer, fluid folks and their allies. For more information contact olivia.cotter@okeq.org Council Oak Men's Chorale Tuesday Evenings, 7:00 p.m. Congregational Fellowship Church 900 S. Harvard Ave., Tulsa, OK 74112 The Council Oak Men's Chorale has begun rehearsals for the 2017 summer concert which will feature songs by Stephen Sondhiem. Anyone interested in singing with the group should attend our next rehearsal at Congregational Fellowship Church, 2900 S Harvard Ave, on Tuesday nights at 7 pm to join in the fun and get to meet a great group of men. We are also preparing for our trip to St Louis to sing with the St. Louis Gateway Men's Chorus at the end of March which is sure to be an experience you won't want to miss. If you love to sing and are thinking about doing something different, then here's your chance to come make a change in our community. Let's make our voice be heard and sing! ~ council oak Miss Richfield 1981 Saturday, March 18, 8:00 p.m. Tulsa Performing Arts Center - John H. Williams Theater 110 E 2nd St, Tulsa, OK 74103 SAGE Tulsa (Service & Advocacy For Gay Elders) Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan 4/24/26, 3:33 PM �OkEq eNews February 1st, 2017 6 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-February-1st--2017.... ■ In her all new show, "2020 Vision," Miss Richfield 1981 offers a survival guide for the new world. With comedic songs, videos, and her unique take on audience participation, Miss Richfield will help calm any post-election panic and provide tools to prevent the apocalypse! Miss Richfield 1981 dedicates her life to the friendly citizens and responsible merchants of her hometown Richfield, MN. Her live performances across the country receive critical acclaim with The New York Post declaring Miss R "the must-see act in Provincetown" and The Chicago Sun-Times describing her as "Garrison Keillor meets Mary Tyler Moore." Miss R's wide appeal includes riotous appearances on "The Tonight Show" & "Today" on NBC, "Cake Boss" on TLC, and "Watch What Happens Live" on Bravo, along with being a national spokesperson for Orbitz and Palm Springs, CA. Each year her schedule of more than 100 shows sell out theaters and nightclubs across the country, including a summer residence at the Crown & Anchor in Provincetown, MA, and frequent tours with Atlantis Events cruise ships and resorts. •. 2020 1JISION ASU!UJ\A.Q.ual'l)I '~Nt..Wll.H.u Tulsa Area Prime Timers This event is a benefit for Oklahomans for Equality. Click here for ticket information. 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 Tulsa Metro Softball League TMSL 2017 Spring Season Sundays March 26 - May 21, 2017 12:00 - 4:00 p.m. Carl Smith Sports Complex 17120 E. 21st St., Tulsa, OK 74134 Hey TMSL members and fans! As the weather begins to warm up, it only means one thing: SOFTBALL SEASON! TMSL 2017 Spring Season is just right around the corner! Season will begin on Sunday, March 26th and will last 9 Sundays until May 21st, exluding Mother's Day and Easter weekends. Game times will be from 12pm-4pm at Carl Smith Sports Complex. Cost is $40/person. Anyone and everyone is welcome to join, so grab your friends and sign up today as we go into our 7th year of laughter, fun, a little bit of competition, and life long friendships! Yoga by Zach For those of you who are curious about the Gay Softball World Series, 2017 GSWS will be in Portland, OR! The dates are September 3rd to September 10th. If you as a team or player have any questions/interest regarding GSWS, please give us a shout and we will gladly help you! Take A Class EVERY SUNDAY If you have any other questions or inquiries, please do not hestitate to contact us at info@tulsametrosoftball.com . We look forward to seeing you out this year! @4:30 pm TMSL Board Registration is open at: htosports.com You can also check out TSML on Facebook $5.00 per Session v Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:30 pm (First time interview required before attending) Email sharon.queen@okeq.org The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. 0'1101 . I U(lU ~•c 0'1-108, o ntoni Lambda Al-Anon Group Every Friday 7 p.m. oq/fs Qq./22 0'1129 05/06 -- -- A lo In oo New o e 05/73 OS/20 05/27 Co orado 06/03 6/10 San Survivors of Incest Anonymous Every Saturday 12:30 pm SIA strives to empower those who have survived childhood sexual abuse (who are not abusing any child), who want to become survivors and thrivers. For more information, visit siawso.org ... 4/24/26, 3:33 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/f34e5a7748468937b13a83ad3358aecf.pdf e3484e05819a90cab355e6b4bdb1f274 PDF Text Text OkEq eNews February 9th, 2017 1 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-February-9th--2017... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq eNews February 9th, 2017 oklahomans for equality news In This Issue Kelly Kirby CPA The Versailles Masquerade Ball REVERSED AND REMANDED 2016 Donation Tax Donation Letters Ladies Social Club Latin Dance Class rJ • n:l:M ~ F~ I t b ~'YIJ l,l.Jlh ., . W-2 Equality Business Alliance Mixer }7ay.ROll Rental Property Bookkeeping I OKDHS Foster care & Adoption Informational Meeting OKEQ & Workforce Tulsa - Recruitment Event Bethany Community School Girl Scout Cookie Sales Tulsa Pride Bingo First Thursday Art Opening Council Oak Men's Chorale Miss Richfield 1981 Tulsa Metro Softball League Tulsa Threat 2017 Schedule Let us help you file your 2016 tax returns! Family Ties - 2017 Equality Gala 2017 Pride Mural project Volunteers of the Month February Video eNews Pride Store Kelly Kirby CPA 2017 OCCJ Trialogue Series Certified Public Accountant Lender/Borrower Matchmaking Event a professional corporation Rainbow Library Stillwater Gender SUpport Jolt Colorama I.C.A.O. Coronation X Compassionate Tulsa Secret Ink Tattoo - Recognition 2017 (918) 747-5466 4815 S Harvard, Ste 205 Tulsa, OK 74135 admin@kkirby.com www.kkirby.com OkEq Board Meeting 7 p.m. Thursday, February 16 Dennis R. Neill Equality Center All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. OkEq Board Meeting OkEq Art Exhibition IV\,tr-o~uctV\,g T11tbo~e(,lux.: Tne TC,lx. Tner(,lpr:, Dog Proudly serving Oklahoma's LGBTQ community since 1982. The Versailles Masquerade Ball Saturday, February 11, 7:00 - 11:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 The February Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature the works of Cait O'Darling in a show titled "Mensonges d'amour" (Lies of Love), beginning with a reception on Thursday, February 2nd from 6-9pm and continuing throughout the month. Cait O'Darling holds a PhD in American Studies and an MA in Comparative Philosophy from the University of Hawai'i at Manoa. She graduated summa cum laude from Flagler College in St Augustine, Florida, with a dual major in Philosophy and Religion, and a dual minor in Latin American Studies and Photography. O'Darling studied painting and sculpture at the Instituto Allende, a 4/24/26, 3:33 PM �OkEq eNews February 9th, 2017 2 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-February-9th--2017... Admission is $25.00 and includes champagne Join us for the 17th annual Wild Hearts Ball as we transform the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center into the famous French palace Versailles for a masquerade ball. Everybody must be in masks. Your ticket gives you access to the ball and champagne drinks from the champagne tower. Lady DJ Crystal will be mixing her best music in the hall of mirrors. Heavy Hors D'oeuvres and a Cash Bar. All the proceeds benefit the Equality Center renovation project. Click here to purchase tickets visual arts school located in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. She is the recipient of numerous awards and scholarships, and has taught college courses in art, American history, and philosophy. This will be the first time her work has been exhibited in Tulsa, Oklahoma. 7he Versaiffes 1Uifl1-fearts &{{ Presents MAS UERA.DE Family Ties More information available on Facebook. REVERSED AND REMANDED January 18, 2017 REVERSED AND REMANDED Unanimous Decision by the Oklahoma Supreme Court. This decision allows "ANY" adult adoptee a way out of legal adoption and does not apply to under age adoptions. This decision opens the door to others seeking exit of similar "ADULT" adoptions through the Oklahoma courts for whatever reason deemed in the best interest of the "ADULT" adoptee. We wish to thank Attorney Michael C. Redman for a very long battle and for a courageous presentation of the facts and reasons that convinced the courts in this case Congratulations Jared Bruce and Bruce Schultz Family Ties is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBT parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Family Ties contact olivia.cotter@okeq.org Lawyer in the Library December 14 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Lawyer in the Library is an opportunity to meet with a lawyer about topics such as family law (divorce, paternity, custody, child support), landlord/tenant , estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment necessary.. Keep Coming Back Meditation Group Every Monday from 6:30 to 7:30 Thank you for removing the impediments that kept many Oklahoma same-sex couples from being able to marry. 2016 Donation Tax Donation Letters Friday, February 10, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 This Narcotics Anonymous meditation meeting has a group meditation followed by reading NA literature and sharing. Everyone is welcome regardless of age race sexual identity or religion, the only requirement for membership is the desire to stop using drugs. There are no dues or fees. We are not affiliated with any outside organization and are selfsupporting through our own contributions. Whether you have a dollar for the basket or not please join us and keep coming back. Social painting is all the rage, and if you haven't tried it before, here's your chance! No artistic experience necessary! You'll be led step-by-step by the lovely and talented Monica Conners, and at the end of the night you'll get to take home a beautiful piece of art that YOU created! For more information contact, Deborah Spradlin at deborahspradlin2013@gmail.com Tax receipts for donations made to Oklahomans for Equality in 2016 were recently mailed. If you have not received your tax receipt or have questions regarding your receipt, please contact Paul Allen, OkEq Treasurer, paul.allen@OkEq.org Ladies Social Club - Paintin' & Drinkin' The class costs $20, which pays for all of the supplies. You won't need to bring anything, unless you'd like to bring a potluck snack or BYOB. To make sure everyone gets the best possible instruction, we're limiting the class size to 30 painters. To reserve your seat, register using the PayPal link listed below. Once Monica has received your payment, she'll send you a confirmation email. There should be a "notes" section for you Healthcare Navigator 4/24/26, 3:33 PM �OkEq eNews February 9th, 2017 3 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-February-9th--2017... to enter that. If you want to register multiple people in one transaction, you certainly can! Dennis R Ne II Equ~l1ty Center VERY IMPORTANT NOTE: your seat is not saved until Monica receives payment! She is donating her time to teach the class, but the registration fee is the money she will use to purchase our supplies, and it's how she'll know what quantities to buy. PayPal.me/monicaconners For more information follow this event on Facebook Latin Dance Class Every second and fourth Monday - $5 per class Beginning February 13, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neil Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Thursdays 1-4 p.m. Do you need assistance with open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare? Meet with Mary Jones, Planned Parenthood's Healthcare Navigator. She will be more than happy to help anyone and everyone who is interested in enrolling with the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare. Contact Mary Jones at 918-587-4621 or mary.jones@ppheartland.org - - ·- - - Counseling Services Counselors are donating their services to Oklahomans for Equality. Please be patient when setting up appointment times. It can take up to 2 weeks for them to find an available time to see you. Want to learn how to dance to Latin music? Now is your chance! Oklahomans for Equality is offering dance classes For just $5 per class! Every second and fourth Monday! Check it out on Facebook Equality Business Alliance Mixer Wednesday February 15, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Hosted by Boomtown Tees 114 S Elgin Ave, Tulsa, OK 74120 Dr. Kurt Choate E UALITY Business Alliance Boomtown Tees is Oklahoma's source for tees repping our great state, local Tulsa tees, souvenirs. Boomtown also designs & creates custom tees http://www.twitter.com/BoomtownTees http://www.boomtowntees.com/ The Equality Business Alliance networking mixers are terrific venues for you to meet prospective clients. Mixers are open to non-members as well as EBA members. Be sure to bring business cards, business information, brochures, etc. Hosting a networking mixer is a great way to showcase your business. You may host at your establishment or use the Equality Center. If you would like to host a mixer, send an email to jose.vega@okeq.org for more information. Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a Sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required Contact Dr. Kurt Choate, LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org Jenna Pike Tuesdays and Thursdays by appointment only. Gender identity, sexual orientation, mood or anxiety concerns, and/or individuals who have experienced a traumatic event. Appointments are required. Contact Jenna at jennifer.pike@okstate.edu - - - (918) 594-8568 Tiffany Zwart Monday -Thursday by appointment only. Gender identity, sexual orientation, mood or anxiety concerns, and/or individuals who have experienced a traumatic event. Appointments are required. Contact Tiffany at tzwart@okstate.edu (918) 594-8568 Andria Whipple Monday -Thursday by appointment only. 4/24/26, 3:33 PM �OkEq eNews February 9th, 2017 4 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-February-9th--2017... OKDHS Foster care & Adoption Informational Meeting February 18, 2017, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. Dennis R Neil Equality Center 621 E 4th Street, Tulsa, OK 74120 Interested in fostering or adopting but don't know much about it? Join us at Dennis R Neil Equality Center for this special event. Oklahoma Department of Human Services recruiters will be there to explain the foster care and adoption process and answer any questions you have. Issues surrounding gender identity, sexual orientation, mood or anxiety concerns, and/or individuals who have experienced a traumatic event. Appointments are required. Contact Andria at andria.whipple@okstate.edu ---(918) 594-8568 For additional questions about the event please contact: Kim Brooks (918) 581-2557 OKEQ & Workforce Tulsa - Recruitment Event Tuesday, February 21 at 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St.,Tulsa, OK 74120 Need a new job? Need help with your resume? Or want to have better interviewing skills? Join Oklahomas for Equality and Workforce on Wednesday, February 21 from 6 PM to 8 PM here at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center for the recruitment event of the year! 46 years of serving the Tulsa community with excellent early childhood education a mission of Bethany Christian Church Now enrolling children for Fall - 14 months to PreK Core Program 9 am to 2:30 pm with Before and After Care available OPEN HOUSE WEEK February 27 - March 3 Jess White I am available for appointments on Tuesday from 8am-4pm and Thursday from 8am-11:30am . I have experience working with anxiety, depression, gender identity, sexual/affectional orientation, trauma, and life transitions. I also have experience working with children and adolescents. You can contact me at jess.white@okstate.edu or (918) 594-8568 Brendan Glon Brendon is available for appointments from 8-3pm on Tuesday and from 2-6pm on Wednesdays. He is experienced with working with clients in the rainbow community, including sexual or affectional orientation, gender identity, spirituality, trauma history, depression, anxiety, and social issues. He works from a values oriented and humanistic theoretical model. Contact Brendon atglon@okstate.edu or by contacting the OSU Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 594-8568 . Tulsa, Oklahoma r School, NAEYC Accredited www.bethanycommunityschoo .com - Find us on Facebook Girl Scout Cookie Sales Saturday February 25, 2017 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. and 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 In support of Girl Scouts being an inclusive organization, Oklahomans for Equality will host the Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma cookie sale at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. There will be 2 separate groups selling cookies so inventory may vary. $4 per box: Thin Mints Tagalongs Samoas Do-S-Dos Trefoils Savannah Smiles $5 per box: Toffee Tastic (gluten free) Fallyn Lee Fallyn Lee graduated with a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Ball State University in 2015. She is currently a doctoral student in Oklahoma State University's Counseling Psychology program. Fallyn has experience working with intimate partner violence, sexual assault, spiritual concerns, and trauma. She has also worked with children and adolescents using both talk and play therapy. Contact Fallyn at fallynl@ostatemail.okstate.edu (918) 594-8568 Non-Binary Support Group 4/24/26, 3:33 PM �OkEq eNews February 9th, 2017 5 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-February-9th--2017... S'Mores Third Wednesday of each month from 7-9 p.m. A new support group for folks who identify with non-binary genders, including but not limited to, genderqueer, genderfluid, agender, bigender, neutrois, genderflux, and more. This group will be a safe space to discuss our identities, receive support, and build a strong nonbinary community in Tulsa. For information contact Vic Wiener at vfwiener@gmail.com 2017 Tulsa Pride Bingo February 25, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 Join us for February's Tulsa Pride Bingo of 2017. The beautiful and outrageous Nicole Carrington will be our host once again. Nicole has invited Rainbow Granny and Trailer Trash Teresa to join her for our biggest pride fundraiser this Pride season. Super Hot DJ Crystal will be spinning the beat for our rapid rounds of Pride Bingo and DJing our Lip Sync Contest. $15 for general admission SOS Group $25 Adult Beverage admission includes 3 drink tickets Mondays 7:00 pm This open Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) Recovery and Sobriety Group meets every Monday at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information, visit www.SOSTulsa.org $200 Table for 8 people which includes unlimited drinks for your table. Proceeds go toward Tulsa Pride 2017. Click corresponding link above to purchase tickets. For more information contact olivia.cotter@okeq.org *Tickets for March Pride Bingo are now available. First Thursday Art Opening Live Free! Coming Out Workshop Thursday, March 2, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of the month 7:00 - 8:00 pm. ComingOut@OkEq.org Facilitated by James Prather The March Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature the works of Josh New in a show titled "Intimate Viewing", beginning with a reception on Thursday, March 2nd from 6-9pm and continuing throughout the month. Josh New's works feature a series of portraits honing-in on people with intimate tattoos. So often tattoos carry with them intensely personal memories, feelings, or mottos that are chosen to be indelibly marked on bodies. They can be to remember a loved one or special event; they can represent a location, a mantra, or an eternal goal. Often these special images and words are hidden from every day view and only glimpsed in moments of extreme vulnerability. These portraits were designed to challenge the subjects to reveal their most intimate symbols, and give the viewer a glimpse of their vulnerability in a moment frozen in time and out of context - for admiration, wonder, or awe by complete strangers. What would normally be reserved for viewing and contemplation by a special few, is laid bare for you in this exhibit. Brought to You Bi the Letter B Josh's portraits will show 10-12 models; men and women of various ages and ethnicities are represented - each with photos in color and black and white. Second Tuesday and fourth Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. The show begins with a reception on Thursday, March 2nd from 6-9pm where there will be a door prize drawn of the artist's work; the show continues throughout the month. www.okeq.org Council Oak Men's Chorale Tuesday Evenings, 7:00 p.m. Congregational Fellowship Church 900 S. Harvard Ave., Tulsa, OK 74112 The Council Oak Men's Chorale has begun rehearsals for the 2017 summer concert which will feature songs by Stephen Sondhiem. Anyone interested in singing with the group should attend our next rehearsal at Congregational Fellowship Church, 2900 S Harvard Ave, on Tuesday nights at 7 pm to join in the fun and get to meet a great group of men. We are also preparing for our trip to St Louis to sing with the St. Louis Gateway Men's Chorus at the end of March which is sure to be an experience you won't want to miss. If you love to sing and are thinking about doing something different, then here's your chance to come make a change in our community. Let's make our voice be heard and sing! ~ The group is open to all bi, pan, queer, fluid folks and their allies. council oak Miss Richfield 1981 Saturday, March 18, 8:00 p.m. Tulsa Performing Arts Center - John H. Williams Theater 110 E 2nd St, Tulsa, OK 74103 SAGE Tulsa (Service & Advocacy For Gay Elders) In her all new show, "2020 Vision," Miss Richfield 1981 offers a survival guide for the new world. With comedic songs, videos, and her unique take on audience participation, Miss Richfield will help calm any post-election panic and provide tools to prevent the apocalypse! Miss Richfield 1981 dedicates her life to the friendly citizens and responsible merchants of her hometown Richfield, MN. Her live performances across the country receive critical acclaim with The New York Post declaring Miss R "the must-see act in Provincetown" and The Chicago Sun-Times describing her as "Garrison Keillor meets Mary Tyler Moore." Miss R's wide appeal includes riotous appearances on "The Tonight Show" & "Today" on NBC, "Cake Boss" on TLC, and "Watch What Happens Live" on Bravo, along with being a national spokesperson for Orbitz and Palm Springs, CA. Each year her schedule of more than 100 shows sell out theaters and nightclubs across the country, including a summer residence at the Crown & Anchor in Provincetown, MA, and frequent tours with Atlantis Events cruise ships and resorts. Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan 2020 1JISION A:ill!IJilR..Q.lla:.F'Cl-c This event is a benefit for Oklahomans for Equality. Click here for ticket information. N:..WllR..O ■ . Tulsa Metro Softball League 4/24/26, 3:33 PM �OkEq eNews February 9th, 2017 6 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-February-9th--2017... TMSL 2017 Spring Season Sundays March 26 - May 21, 2017 12:00 - 4:00 p.m. Carl Smith Sports Complex 17120 E. 21st St., Tulsa, OK 74134 Tulsa Area Prime Timers Hey TMSL members and fans! As the weather begins to warm up, it only means one thing: SOFTBALL SEASON! TMSL 2017 Spring Season is just right around the corner! Season will begin on Sunday, March 26th and will last 9 Sundays until May 21st, exluding Mother's Day and Easter weekends. Game times will be from 12pm-4pm at Carl Smith Sports Complex. Cost is $40/person. Anyone and everyone is welcome to join, so grab your friends and sign up today as we go into our 7th year of laughter, fun, a little bit of competition, and life long friendships! 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 For those of you who are curious about the Gay Softball World Series, 2017 GSWS will be in Portland, OR! The dates are September 3rd to September 10th. If you as a team or player have any questions/interest regarding GSWS, please give us a shout and we will gladly help you! If you have any other questions or inquiries, please do not hestitate to contact us at info@tulsametrosoftball.com . We look forward to seeing you out this year! TMSL Board Registration is open at: htosports.com You can also check out TSML on Facebook Yoga by Zach EVERY SUNDAY @4:30 pm TLIL8A $5.00 per Session v Gender Support Program 0'1101 ~•c • 0~/0 o q.122 Wednesdays 7:30 pm (First time interview required before attending) Email sharon.queen@okeq.org The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. Lambda Al-Anon Group 0'1129 I 05/06 New Every Friday 7 p.m. o e OS/73 05/20 05127 Co orado 06/03 6/10 San D Survivors of Incest Anonymous Every Saturday 12:30 pm SIA strives to empower those who have survived childhood sexual abuse (who are not abusing any child), who want to become survivors and thrivers. For more information, visit siawso.org Antonio 06/17 ow 2017 Equality Gala Saturday, April 29th, 2017, 6:30 pm Cox Business Center 100 Civic Center, Tulsa, OK 74103 Third Street and Houston Avenue Game Night Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! 4/24/26, 3:33 PM �OkEq eNews February 9th, 2017 7 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-February-9th--2017... All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno With special guests Meredith Baxter and Comedian Suzanne Westenhoefer Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Room Rentals Alison Anthony and Mark Wilson - Honorary Chairs Paul Allen and Debbie McDaniel - Chairs Q. oklahomans for equality Ticket purchases and sponsorship information here (No ticket sales will be available at the door.) Oklahomans for Equality 2017 Pride Mural project The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has many spaces for your next meeting or event. To check dates, reserve your next event or receive pricing information, contact sharon.queen@okeq.org Stop by for a quick view of the Event Center and pick up a space rental sheet. The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center and OkEq are excited to announce the 2017 Pride Mural project. The upcoming renovation and subsequent repainting scheduled for fall have offered up a unique opportunity to put our Pride out there for all to see this summer. April and May seem like a pretty good time to do the work. Paintings should be done by May 28th, so that all is all ready for Pride Month kick off on June 2nd with the Rainbow Run. Mural spaces are designated as 12ft tall and 15ft wide and face the existing parking lot. Designs may be created by an individual or group . All materials will be supplied by the artist(s). OkEq is supplying only space, and no remuneration or compensation for the artwork, just the exposure for all of Tulsa to see in the gateway to downtown! If you are interested in this once in a lifetime opportunity please send sketches of your idea to Jose.Vega@okeq.org by March 17, 2017. EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and community. The chosen concepts will be announced on March 24, 2017 via e-mail and e-news. Work may begin April 1st. OkEq will provide scaffolding for the safety of the artists Voting for the People's Choice award will take place in person at the center through May 29th - June 2nd with a suggested donation of $1 for each vote. 70% of all proceeds will go to the winning artist or group. Results to be announced at Pride on June 3rd. Workforce Oklahoma Access Point Open every day Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-by-step instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center ALI . . Volunteers of the Month February 2017 Kate & Haden Britton Kate and Haden have been volunteering at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center since September 2016. "We decided to volunteer because we are passionate about supporting the needs of our beautiful and growing LGBTQIA+ and Two-Spirit community. We wanted to meet other passionate activists and friends." Their favorite part of volunteering is being able to meet the best people and when attending events at the center they feel like they are with family. When they are not volunteering, Kate and Haden are activists who show up at any social justice event they are able to attend. Haden likes to long-board, paint, and read. Kate loves to bake, paint, and craft. They also adore their dogs and being an aunt/uncle. They can not name a favorite event, stating "Just when we think we have seen the best, more great events come our way." Kate and Haden absolutely recommend volunteering at the center! They say, "Volunteering is vital and very appreciated. Not only is it a great way to make life-long friends, but you can learn even more about your community and about your potential than you can imagine. Sign up and be part of the team asap!" We thank you for your dedication Kate & Haden! Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Friday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 7 pm Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. Intimate Partner Violence& Sexual Assault Survivor Support Group First Wednesday of each month from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Domestic violence is the use of physical, sexual, threatening or emotional force to frighten, intimidate and control an intimate partner. This support and educational group is for individuals who have survived domestic violence and are ready to explore their personal healing process and find hope. The group will provide emotional support, information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal, and may include specific goals such as creating a safety plan, reducing risk of future 4/24/26, 3:33 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/467eea9d6181eacc7fc4f075f3c93eb3.pdf 52e893c9861655e024d73c23e5518675 PDF Text Text OkEq eNews February 15th, 2017 1 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-February-15th--201... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq eNews February 15th, 2017 oklahomans for equality news In This Issue Kelly Kirby CPA Equality Business Alliance Mixer Girl Scout Cookie Sales 2016 Donation Tax Donation Letters OKDHS Foster care & Adoption Informational Meeting Gay Men's Dinner Group rJ • n:l:M ~ F~ I t b ~'YIJ l,l.Jlh ., . W-2 }7ay.ROll Rental Property Bookkeeping I OKEQ & Workforce Tulsa - Recruitment Event Bethany Community School REVERSED AND REMANDED First Thursday Art Opening Ladies Social Club Council Oak Men's Chorale Miss Richfield 1981 Tulsa Pride Bingo Tulsa Metro Softball League Tulsa Threat 2017 Schedule Family Ties - 2017 Equality Gala Let us help you file your 2016 tax returns! 2017 Pride Mural project Volunteers of the Month February Video eNews Pride Store Rainbow Library Kelly Kirby CPA Stillwater Gender SUpport 2017 OCCJ Trialogue Series Jolt Colorama Certified Public Accountant Lender/Borrower Matchmaking Event a professional corporation Jackpot Golf Classic I.C.A.O. Coronation X Military Survey Compassionate Tulsa (918) 747-5466 Secret Ink Tattoo - Recognition 2017 4815 S Harvard, Ste 205 Tulsa, OK 74135 admin@kkirby.com OkEq Board Meeting www.kkirby.com 7 p.m. Thursday, February 16 Dennis R. Neill Equality Center All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. OkEq Board Meeting OkEq Art Exhibition IV\,tr-o~uctV\,g T11tbo~e(,lux.: Tne TC,lx. Tner(,lpr:, Dog Proudly serving Oklahoma's LGBTQ community since 1982. Equality Business Alliance Mixer Wednesday February 15, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Hosted by Boomtown Tees 114 S Elgin Ave, Tulsa, OK 74120 The February Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature the works of Cait O'Darling in a show titled "Mensonges d'amour" (Lies of Love), beginning with a reception on Thursday, February 2nd from 6-9pm and continuing throughout the month. Cait O'Darling holds a PhD in American Studies and an MA in Comparative Philosophy from the University of Hawai'i at Manoa. She graduated summa cum laude from Flagler College in St Augustine, Florida, with a dual major in Philosophy and Religion, and a dual minor in Latin American Studies and 4/24/26, 3:34 PM �OkEq eNews February 15th, 2017 2 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-February-15th--201... E ALITY usiness Alliance Photography. O'Darling studied painting and sculpture at the Instituto Allende, a visual arts school located in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. She is the recipient of numerous awards and scholarships, and has taught college courses in art, American history, and philosophy. This will be the first time her work has been exhibited in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Family Ties Boomtown Tees is Oklahoma's source for tees repping our great state, local Tulsa tees, souvenirs. Boomtown also designs & creates custom tees http://www.twitter.com/BoomtownTees http://www.boomtowntees.com/ The Equality Business Alliance networking mixers are terrific venues for you to meet prospective clients. Mixers are open to non-members as well as EBA members. Be sure to bring business cards, business information, brochures, etc. Hosting a networking mixer is a great way to showcase your business. You may host at your establishment or use the Equality Center. If you would like to host a mixer, send an email to jose.vega@okeq.org for more information. Family Ties is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBT parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Family Ties contact olivia.cotter@okeq.org Lawyer in the Library December 14 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Lawyer in the Library is an opportunity to meet with a lawyer about topics such as family law (divorce, paternity, custody, child support), landlord/tenant , estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment necessary.. Keep Coming Back Meditation Group Every Monday from 6:30 to 7:30 Girl Scout Cookie Sales Saturday February 25, 2017 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. and 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 In support of Girl Scouts being an inclusive organization, Oklahomans for Equality will host the Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma cookie sale at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. There will be 2 separate groups selling cookies so inventory may vary. Daisy Troop 301 will be selling cookies from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Troop 23 will be selling cookies from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. $4 per box: Thin Mints Tagalongs Samoas Do-S-Dos Trefoils Savannah Smiles $5 per box: Toffee Tastic (gluten free) S'Mores 2016 Donation Tax Donation Letters This Narcotics Anonymous meditation meeting has a group meditation followed by reading NA literature and sharing. Everyone is welcome regardless of age race sexual identity or religion, the only requirement for membership is the desire to stop using drugs. There are no dues or fees. We are not affiliated with any outside organization and are selfsupporting through our own contributions. Whether you have a dollar for the basket or not please join us and keep coming back. For more information contact, Deborah Spradlin at deborahspradlin2013@gmail.com 4/24/26, 3:34 PM �OkEq eNews February 15th, 2017 3 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-February-15th--201... Healthcare Navigator Thursdays 1-4 p.m. Tax receipts for donations made to Oklahomans for Equality in 2016 were recently mailed. If you have not received your tax receipt or have questions regarding your receipt, please contact Paul Allen, OkEq Treasurer, paul.allen@OkEq.org Do you need assistance with open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare? Meet with Mary Jones, Planned Parenthood's Healthcare Navigator. She will be more than happy to help anyone and everyone who is interested in enrolling with the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare. Contact Mary Jones at 918-587-4621 or mary.jones@ppheartland.org Counseling Services OKDHS Foster care & Adoption Informational Meeting February 18, 2017, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. Dennis R Neil Equality Center 621 E 4th Street, Tulsa, OK 74120 Counselors are donating their services to Oklahomans for Equality. Please be patient when setting up appointment times. It can take up to 2 weeks for them to find an available time to see you. Interested in fostering or adopting but don't know much about it? Join us at Dennis R Neil Equality Center for this special event. Oklahoma Department of Human Services recruiters will be there to explain the foster care and adoption process and answer any questions you have. For additional questions about the event please contact: Kim Brooks (918) 581-2557 Gay Men's Dinner Group Tuesday, March 7, 6:30 p.m. Bricktown Brewery 3301 S. Peoria Ave. Tulsa 74105 In March we will be eating at Bricktown Brewery. When you think of Bricktown Brewery we want you to think of locally brewed craft beer and great food. It says so right on our logo and if you can't trust a logo well then America is in worse shape than any of us could have imagined. Beer, pizza, burgers and bacon are part of our DNA. Sure we value good design and we always want to be the friendliest place in town but those things are what industry experts call "intangibles". You can't really put your finger on intangibles but you can write letters to your mother about beer, pizza, burgers and bacon. You can use descriptive, even flowery language like, "mind-bendingly good" or "a hyperrealistic flavor phenomenon". Even though those terms aren't quantifiable, most people will get the idea that you are enthused. To that we can only say, "thank you" because your enthusiasm means the world to us! Seriously. The WORLD. Dr. Kurt Choate Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a Sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required Contact Dr. Kurt Choate, LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org If you are coming please RSVP to Richard Haley at GuysDineToo@gmail.com A Head count is needed the reservation. OKEQ & Workforce Tulsa - Recruitment Event Tuesday, February 21 at 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St.,Tulsa, OK 74120 Need a new job? Need help with your resume? Or want to have better interviewing skills? Join Oklahomas for Equality and Workforce on Wednesday, February 21 from 6 PM to 8 PM here at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center for the recruitment event of the year! Jenna Pike Tuesdays and Thursdays by appointment only. Gender identity, sexual orientation, mood or anxiety concerns, and/or individuals who have experienced a traumatic event. Appointments are required. Contact Jenna at jennifer.pike@okstate.edu - - - (918) 594-8568 46 years of serving the Tulsa community with excellent early childhood education a mission of Bethany Christian Church Now enrolling children for Fall - 14 months to PreK Core Program 9 am to 2:30 pm with Before and After Care available OPEN HOUSE WEEK February 27 - March 3 Tiffany Zwart Monday -Thursday by appointment only. Gender identity, sexual orientation, mood or anxiety concerns, and/or individuals who have experienced a traumatic event. Appointments are required. Contact Tiffany at tzwart@okstate.edu (918) 594-8568 4/24/26, 3:34 PM �OkEq eNews February 15th, 2017 4 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-February-15th--201... OL . Tulsa, Oklahoma BET r School, NAEYC Accredited www.bethanycommunityschoo1.org - Find us on Facebook Andria Whipple Monday -Thursday by appointment only. Issues surrounding gender identity, sexual orientation, mood or anxiety concerns, and/or individuals who have experienced a traumatic event. Appointments are required. Contact Andria at andria.whipple@okstate.edu ----(918) 594-8568 Jess White I am available for appointments on Tuesday from 8am-4pm and Thursday from 8am-11:30am . I have experience working with anxiety, depression, gender identity, sexual/affectional orientation, trauma, and life transitions. I also have experience working with children and adolescents. You can contact me at jess.white@okstate.edu or (918) 594-8568 REVERSED AND REMANDED January 18, 2017 REVERSED AND REMANDED Unanimous Decision by the Oklahoma Supreme Court. This decision allows "ANY" adult adoptee a way out of legal adoption and does not apply to under age adoptions. This decision opens the door to others seeking exit of similar "ADULT" adoptions through the Oklahoma courts for whatever reason deemed in the best interest of the "ADULT" adoptee. We wish to thank Attorney Michael C. Redman for a very long battle and for a courageous presentation of the facts and reasons that convinced the courts in this case Congratulations Jared Bruce and Bruce Schultz Brendan Glon Brendon is available for appointments from 8-3pm on Tuesday and from 2-6pm on Wednesdays. He is experienced with working with clients in the rainbow community, including sexual or affectional orientation, gender identity, spirituality, trauma history, depression, anxiety, and social issues. He works from a values oriented and humanistic theoretical model. Contact Brendon atglon@okstate.edu or by contacting the OSU Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 594-8568 Thank you for removing the impediments that kept many Oklahoma same-sex couples from being able to marry. First Thursday Art Opening Thursday, March 2, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 The March Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature the works of Josh New in a show titled "Intimate Viewing", beginning with a reception on Thursday, March 2nd from 6-9pm and continuing throughout the month. Josh New's works feature a series of portraits honing-in on people with intimate tattoos. So often tattoos carry with them intensely personal memories, feelings, or mottos that are chosen to be indelibly marked on bodies. They can be to remember a loved one or special event; they can represent a location, a mantra, or an eternal goal. Often these special images and words are hidden from every day view and only glimpsed in moments of extreme vulnerability. These portraits were designed to challenge the subjects to reveal their most intimate symbols, and give the viewer a glimpse of their vulnerability in a moment frozen in time and out of context - for admiration, wonder, or awe by complete strangers. What would normally be reserved for viewing and contemplation by a special few, is laid bare for you in this exhibit. Josh's portraits will show 10-12 models; men and women of various ages and ethnicities are represented - each with photos in color and black and white. The show begins with a reception on Thursday, March 2nd from 6-9pm where there will be a door prize drawn of the artist's work; the show continues throughout the month. www.okeq.org Fallyn Lee Fallyn Lee graduated with a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Ball State University in 2015. She is currently a doctoral student in Oklahoma State University's Counseling Psychology program. Fallyn has experience working with intimate partner violence, sexual assault, spiritual concerns, and trauma. She has also worked with children and adolescents using both talk and play therapy. Contact Fallyn at fallynl@ostatemail.okstate.edu (918) 594-8568 Ladies Social Club: Movie Night Friday, March 10, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 4/24/26, 3:34 PM �OkEq eNews February 15th, 2017 5 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-February-15th--201... Non-Binary Support Group Ladies Social Club is doing a movie night for the March event. Let's watch a funny movie and eat snacks! The movie hasn't been decided and suggestions are welcome. We're looking for something "girl power"-related and fun. Follow this event on Facebook Council Oak Men's Chorale Tuesday Evenings, 7:00 p.m. Fellowship Congregational Church 2900 S. Harvard Ave., Tulsa, OK 74112 The Council Oak Men's Chorale has begun rehearsals for the 2017 summer concert which will feature songs by Stephen Sondhiem. Anyone interested in singing with the group should attend our next rehearsal at Fellowship Congregational Church, 2900 S Harvard Ave, on Tuesday nights at 7 pm to join in the fun and get to meet a great group of men. We are also preparing for our trip to St Louis to sing with the St. Louis Gateway Men's Chorus at the end of March which is sure to be an experience you won't want to miss. If you love to sing and are thinking about doing something different, then here's your chance to come make a change in our community. Let's make our voice be heard and sing! ~ council oak SOS Group Mondays 7:00 pm This open Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) Recovery and Sobriety Group meets every Monday at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information, visit www.SOSTulsa.org Miss Richfield 1981 Saturday, March 18, 8:00 p.m. Tulsa Performing Arts Center - John H. Williams Theater 110 E 2nd St, Tulsa, OK 74103 In her all new show, "2020 Vision," Miss Richfield 1981 offers a survival guide for the new world. With comedic songs, videos, and her unique take on audience participation, Miss Richfield will help calm any post-election panic and provide tools to prevent the apocalypse! Miss Richfield 1981 dedicates her life to the friendly citizens and responsible merchants of her hometown Richfield, MN. Her live performances across the country receive critical acclaim with The New York Post declaring Miss R "the must-see act in Provincetown" and The Chicago Sun-Times describing her as "Garrison Keillor meets Mary Tyler Moore." Miss R's wide appeal includes riotous appearances on "The Tonight Show" & "Today" on NBC, "Cake Boss" on TLC, and "Watch What Happens Live" on Bravo, along with being a national spokesperson for Orbitz and Palm Springs, CA. Each year her schedule of more than 100 shows sell out theaters and nightclubs across the country, including a summer residence at the Crown & Anchor in Provincetown, MA, and frequent tours with Atlantis Events cruise ships and resorts. Third Wednesday of each month from 7-9 p.m. A new support group for folks who identify with non-binary genders, including but not limited to, genderqueer, genderfluid, agender, bigender, neutrois, genderflux, and more. This group will be a safe space to discuss our identities, receive support, and build a strong nonbinary community in Tulsa. For information contact Vic Wiener at vfwiener@gmail.com Live Free! Coming Out Workshop 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of the month 7:00 - 8:00 pm. ComingOut@OkEq.org Facilitated by James Prather 2020 l,)ISION A il..AJI\A.WI'..-:F 1£111:.lfiUL., This event is a benefit for Oklahomans for Equality. Click here for ticket information. 2017 Tulsa Pride Bingo March 25, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 Join us for March's Tulsa Pride Bingo 2017. The beautiful and outrageous Nicole Carrington will be our host once again. Nicole has invited Rainbow Granny and Trailer Trash Teresa to join her for our biggest pride fundraiser this Pride season. Super Hot DJ Crystal will be spinning the beat for our rapid rounds of Pride Bingo and DJing our Lip Sync Contest. Brought to You Bi the Letter B Second Tuesday and fourth Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. $15 for general admission $25 Adult Beverage admission includes 3 drink tickets $200 Table for 8 people which includes unlimited drinks for your table Proceeds go toward Tulsa Pride 2017. Click corresponding link above to purchase tickets. For more information contact olivia.cotter@okeq.org *Tickets for March Pride Bingo are now available. The group is open to all bi, pan, queer, fluid folks and their allies. Tulsa Metro Softball League TMSL 2017 Spring Season Sundays March 26 - May 21, 2017 12:00 - 4:00 p.m. Carl Smith Sports Complex 17120 E. 21st St., Tulsa, OK 74134 SAGE Tulsa (Service & Advocacy For Gay Elders) Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan ■ 4/24/26, 3:34 PM �OkEq eNews February 15th, 2017 6 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-February-15th--201... Hey TMSL members and fans! As the weather begins to warm up, it only means one thing: SOFTBALL SEASON! TMSL 2017 Spring Season is just right around the corner! Season will begin on Sunday, March 26th and will last 9 Sundays until May 21st, exluding Mother's Day and Easter weekends. Game times will be from 12pm-4pm at Carl Smith Sports Complex. Cost is $40/person. Anyone and everyone is welcome to join, so grab your friends and sign up today as we go into our 7th year of laughter, fun, a little bit of competition, and life long friendships! For those of you who are curious about the Gay Softball World Series, 2017 GSWS will be in Portland, OR! The dates are September 3rd to September 10th. If you as a team or player have any questions/interest regarding GSWS, please give us a shout and we will gladly help you! If you have any other questions or inquiries, please do not hestitate to contact us at info@tulsametrosoftball.com . We look forward to seeing you out this year! TMSL Board Registration is open at: htosports.com You can also check out TSML on Facebook Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 Yoga by Zach EVERY SUNDAY @4:30 pm $5.00 per Session v Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:30 pm (First time interview required before attending) Email sharon.queen@okeq.org The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. OiAD 5/IHDUITON 5/13BYE 5/20 AUSTIN 5/rl @ COLORADO Lambda Al-Anon Group 6/3BYE 6/ID @IAN ANTONIO 6/17 @ IOWA HOME FIELD EAST CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL 12150 EAST 11TH ST TULSA Oil M12I Every Friday 7 p.m. Survivors of Incest Anonymous 2017 Equality Gala Saturday, April 29th, 2017, 6:30 pm Cox Business Center 100 Civic Center, Tulsa, OK 74103 Third Street and Houston Avenue Every Saturday 12:30 pm SIA strives to empower those who have survived childhood sexual abuse (who are not abusing any child), who want to become survivors and thrivers. For more information, visit siawso.org With special guests Meredith Baxter and Comedian Suzanne Westenhoefer Game Night Alison Anthony and Mark Wilson - Honorary Chairs Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! 4/24/26, 3:34 PM �OkEq eNews February 15th, 2017 7 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-February-15th--201... Paul Allen and Debbie McDaniel - Chairs T 'ifilllf/' I u:,,y q, oklahoma ns for equality Ticket purchases and sponsorship information here (No ticket sales will be available at the door.) All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno Oklahomans for Equality 2017 Pride Mural project The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center and OkEq are excited to announce the 2017 Pride Mural project. The upcoming renovation and subsequent repainting scheduled for fall have offered up a unique opportunity to put our Pride out there for all to see this summer. April and May seem like a pretty good time to do the work. Paintings should be done by May 28th, so that all is all ready for Pride Month kick off on June 2nd with the Rainbow Run. Mural spaces are designated as 12ft tall and 15ft wide and face the existing parking lot. Designs may be created by an individual or group . All materials will be supplied by the artist(s). OkEq is supplying only space, and no remuneration or compensation for the artwork, just the exposure for all of Tulsa to see in the gateway to downtown! If you are interested in this once in a lifetime opportunity please send sketches of your idea to Jose.Vega@okeq.org by March 17, 2017. The chosen concepts will be announced on March 24, 2017 via e-mail and e-news. Work may begin April 1st. OkEq will provide scaffolding for the safety of the artists Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Room Rentals The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has many spaces for your next meeting or event. To check dates, reserve your next event or receive pricing information, contact sharon.queen@okeq.org Stop by for a quick view of the Event Center and pick up a space rental sheet. Voting for the People's Choice award will take place in person at the center through May 29th - June 2nd with a suggested donation of $1 for each vote. 70% of all proceeds will go to the winning artist or group. Results to be announced at Pride on June 3rd. EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and community. Workforce Oklahoma Access Point Open every day Volunteers of the Month February 2017 Kate & Haden Britton Kate and Haden have been volunteering at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center since September 2016. "We decided to volunteer because we are passionate about supporting the needs of our beautiful and growing LGBTQIA+ and Two-Spirit community. We wanted to meet other passionate activists and friends." Their favorite part of volunteering is being able to meet the best people and when attending events at the center they feel like they are with family. When they are not volunteering, Kate and Haden are activists who show up at any social justice event they are able to attend. Haden likes to long-board, paint, and read. Kate loves to bake, paint, and craft. They also adore their dogs and being an aunt/uncle. They can not name a favorite event, stating "Just when we think we have seen the best, more great events come our way." Kate and Haden absolutely recommend volunteering at the center! They say, "Volunteering is vital and very appreciated. Not only is it a great way to make life-long friends, but you can learn even more about your community and about your potential than you can imagine. Sign up and be part of the team asap!" Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-by-step instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Friday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 7 pm Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. We thank you for your dedication Kate & Haden! If you would like to volunteer contact Jose Vega at jose.vega@okeq.org February Video eNews Intimate Partner Violence& Sexual Assault Survivor Support Group First Wednesday of each month from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Domestic violence is the use of physical, sexual, threatening or emotional force to frighten, intimidate and control an intimate partner. This support and educational group is for individuals who have survived domestic violence and are ready to explore their personal healing process and find hope. The group will provide emotional support, information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal, and may include specific goals such as creating a safety plan, reducing risk of future 4/24/26, 3:34 PM �OkEq eNews February 15th, 2017 8 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-February-15th--201... violence, increasing positive coping skills and addressing the impact of trauma. Equality Center Pride Store The Versailles Masquerade Ball is just around the corner. Get your rainbow masquerade masks for only $10.00 in the Pride Store. Sexual assault is any forced or coerced sexual activity, such as unwanted touching or forced penetration committed against a person's will or without consent. This support group will meet together to discuss their experiences, share ideas, and provide emotional support for one another. Additionally, highly trained providers will offer information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal. Specific goals for sessions may include crises stabilization, safety planning, increasing selfregulatory skills, addressing trauma through cognitive processing, reconnecting to support systems, family and the community, and preventing re-victimization. All services are free of charge, and confidentiality is paramount. For more information contact Jim Scholl at 918.631.2722. Be sure to "Like" the OkEq Pride Store Facebook page to keep up with the new items and new sale items Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library "Plus Ones" By: Hank Edwards Each time Paul and Evan meet at another friend's same-sex wedding, they're interested...but the timing is always wrong because one of them is involved with someone new. They try to make do by falling in and out of the beds of several different man as they search for their own Mr. Right, and along the way, they learn new skills, like the secrets to Tantric sex, or the moves required to succeed at lube wrestling. MISSION: Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Yet all through the hot summer months, they flirt and eye each other by the buffet tables and open bars of reception halls crowded with men, even though they never get a chance to take their relationship to the next level. When the summer draws to a close and their two best friends are about to marry, the stars might finally align for Paul and Evan. They might just get to be each others' forever "plus one." Find this selection and more by visiting the Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library . Stillwater Gender Outreach Group Toby Jenkins Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org Olivia Cotter Office Manager Olivia.Cotter@OkEq.org * Group Is open to Individuals who are transgender, non-binary, genderqueer, lntersex, or anyone exploring their gender Identity. Friends, family, and significant others of members are also welcome. * The group will focus on providing support, education, and social Sharon Queen Facilities Coordinator Sharon.Queen@OkEq.org opportunities In a safe and affirming space. * Brief interview is required before time and location are given. * If interested. please email jess.white@okstate.edu or 4/24/26, 3:34 PM �OkEq eNews February 15th, 2017 9 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-February-15th--201... Jose Vega Program Coordinator Jose.Vega@OkEq.org Alex Wade Special Projects Alex.Wade@OkEq.org FEBRUARY 5 COMPASSIONATE UNDERSTANDING PACE ACADEMY 4620 S IRV NGTO FEBRUARY AVE, TULSA 12 COMPASSIONATE DIALOGUE ANTIOCH BAPTIST CHURCH 110 E 56 FEBRUARY 19 H Sr. N. Tu SA COMPASS ONATE ACTIO 4/24/26, 3:34 PM �OkEq eNews February 15th, 2017 10 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-February-15th--201... A 7 ST All SUPPORT D J P RI SEss·o s AR( BY I HE T L c-u FR TU LSA E AID RUJ 2 PM SAL BRAR - 1 H usr·s AURED E. AROIJSOI SERIES Er ow -Nr. OCCJOK.ORG. CALL 918 -)85-1361. FOR - - ~GRAB YOUR BALLS! ni.nrut _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _~ 4/24/26, 3:34 PM �OkEq eNews February 15th, 2017 11 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-February-15th--201... Corne join us at Sheridan Lanes on Friday February 24th for some bowling fun and support the JOLT bowling tournament. You don't need to know how to bowl to have a great time. For $20, you get 3 games of bowling and free shoe rental. You also get chances to win money and cool door prizes plus have a great time with your friends! Arrive at Sheridan Lanes at 31 st and Sheridan at 7:30 PM to get your shoes and pick your lanes. Bowling will start at 8:00 PM. Small Busine s Lender/Borrower atchmaking & Resource E ent Tulsa" March 9 2017 Th r i •1w clwrg t ir thi • fi'e11t WHO : R ·pr· ·cntativc from l bank . ·crtificd d ·vcloprncnt c mpanic •. and , llernati lend ing . 0 1.111 . , ill b on ha d tom et with e: isti n° and . tan -up bu in . o,; n r I di u fundin g fo: u in Bu ' in 1 ion rnization n 'Cd · Lo multiple lender • ·w HE : Thlir-day, March 9. 017 9:00 a.m. - :0 p.m. SCORE/g 4/24/26, 3:34 PM �OkEq eNews February 15th, 2017 12 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-February-15th--201... THE CANYONS AT BLACKJACK RIDGE 1801 N. MCKINLEY AVE SAND SPRINGS, OK 74063 REGISTRATION IS OPEN! JO TULS IS ROUD TO SPONSO A FRIEND FOR A FRIEND 2713 E 49™ ST. 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Vo lunteers are ee<led for an on l ine st dy o le rn o re abou stressfu l experi e ces in sexual minority mi litary perso el. • T is st dy is fo r indiv id Is w o iden t i fy wit othe r a strict ly heterosexual. • M st • eat least a sex al orie t at io as anyt i ng 8 yea rs of age. o restr ict io s by er a of serv ice or branch of t e military. • Pa rt icipation involves answering a series o f q est ionnai r es app roxi 20 m inutes) t rough o r secu re webs i e. • A ll respo ses will be kept comp letely confi e Ind iv id uals •1 il l receiv a $5 A mazon ately 5- ial. if t card for t h ir particip ation . As some of the questions in this survey ask about sensitive information, such as related to your sexual orientation, please consider whether your environment will allow you privacy before you begin the survey . Please feel free to share this link with others who might be interested . ,s study Is bemg cond ucted rouQ t nc Ur.ivcr s 'Io Tulsa, an Is approved by th e lnst I u1 Ional Rev ew Board. Ouc,;tions' Con1 1 R, h I l\1 icol : , i ol r 1 , 1.,, ii c 1 , or 913· 63 I ·3<J 76 To partici ate please go to the followin_g link: ~ cl< ~ a:l "Sr, ! ::::: l 8 ~ -i,! .e, .i:i ~ ~ j ":-, "' 2' z ~ c!< ! ....... ~ :a Compassionate Tulsa - Make Tulsa Golden Please join us in our city-wide campaign to "Make Tulsa Golden." Using "The Golden Rule" as our guide for compassionate living, you are asked to sign the pledge to "make Tulsa golden." The "Make Tulsa Golden" campaign encourages each of us to increase compassion in Tulsa communities by pledging to treat others as we wish to be treated. If you are willing to make that pledge, please select the link below to be added to the list of groups and individuals working together to Make Tulsa Golden. Sign the Pledge Here After indicating your pledge, you can download our Make Tulsa Golden pledge certificate. --- .,GOLDEN For more information visit compassionatetulsa.org Secret Ink Tattoo - Recognition 2017 Secret Ink Tattoo 317 S Lynn Riggs blvd Claremore, OK 74017 Recognition 2017 is a global campaign aimed at supporting the LGBT community to give back like no one has ever given before! I, Rich Wallace, owner of Secret Ink Tattoo, believe this community deserves recognition, equality and respect instead of the bullying, criticism, harassment, and ridicule they typically receive because of their lifestyle. This dedication event is intended to bring equality, harmony, peace and awareness within the LGBT community as well as to those who support them. Back in October of 2008, I sponsored a breast cancer awareness event that had over 3,000 would-be participants. I, working alone, was only able to do 477 of the breast cancer ribbon tattoos because the event was only scheduled for 24 hours. This year I sponsored another successful event for all causes, be it breast cancer, PTSD, domestic violence or whatever cause a person chose to represent their ribbon color of choice. Within a week of sponsoring this years' event I was challenged by a friend to do an event like no other, to show my support for a group of people that most others won't go out of their way to support. The LGBT community! Even if people don't have personal issues with the lifestyle or choices of these individuals, they won't openly show their support because they are afraid of the stigma and repercussions of doing so. I am not the type of person that is intimidated by that! Although I myself am not part of the LGBT community, I know and am friends with many people who are and I support their right to live 4/24/26, 3:34 PM �OkEq eNews February 15th, 2017 14 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-February-15th--201... and love however and whomever they choose!!! So I decided in early November to take on this challenge and make it my biggest tattoo marathon event ever. I am asking everyone to help me in this effort by pledging their support in order to make this event FREE for any and all who wish to participate and receive an equality tattoo to show their support at no charge! For more information please visit: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/493868667/recognition-2017 r--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------, Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Hours: Mon - Sat Noon-9 p.m. | Sun Noon-6 p.m. Oklahomans for Equality | 621 E. 4th Street | Tulsa, OK 74120 | 918.743.4297 www.okeq.org I 4/24/26, 3:34 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/440219bc4c41dc8f545fe42a95e7af39.pdf 9be19660aa9ccda31a6356b5314a75d8 PDF Text Text OkEq eNews February 23rd, 2017 1 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-February-23rd--201... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq eNews February 23rd, 2017 oklahomans for equality news In This Issue Kelly Kirby CPA REVERSED AND REMANDED Miss Richfield 1981 Prism I Am Not Your Negro 2016 Donation Tax Donation Letters rJ • n:l:M ~ F~ First Thursday Art Opening }7ay.ROll Rental Property I t b ~'YIJ l,l.Jlh ., . Bookkeeping W-2 I Gay Men's Dinner Group Ladies Social Club Bethany Community School Socially Awkward for Social Justice Tulsa Equality Gaming Council Oak Men's Chorale Equality Business Alliance Mixer Tulsa Pride Bingo Tulsa Metro Softball League Tulsa Threat 2017 Schedule Family Ties - 2017 Equality Gala Let us help you file your 2016 tax returns! 2017 Pride Mural project Volunteers of the Month February Video eNews Pride Store Kelly Kirby CPA Rainbow Library Stillwater Gender SUpport Jolt Colorama Lender/Borrower Matchmaking Event Certified Public Accountant I.C.A.O. Coronation X a professional corporation Compassionate Tulsa Jackpot Golf Classic (918) 747-5466 4815 S Harvard, Ste 205 Tulsa, OK 74135 OkEq Board Meeting admin@kkirby.com 7 p.m. Thursday, February 16 Dennis R. Neill Equality Center www.kkirby.com All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. OkEq Board Meeting OkEq Art Exhibition IV\,tr-o~uctV\,g T11tbo~e(,lux.: Tne TC,lx. Tner(,lpr:, Dog Proudly serving Oklahoma's LGBTQ community since 1982. REVERSED AND REMANDED January 18, 2017 The February Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature the works of Cait O'Darling in a show titled "Mensonges d'amour" (Lies of Love), beginning with a reception on Thursday, February 2nd from 6-9pm and continuing throughout the month. Cait O'Darling holds a PhD in American Studies and an MA in Comparative Philosophy from the University of Hawai'i at Manoa. She graduated summa cum laude from Flagler College in St Augustine, Florida, with a dual major in Philosophy and Religion, and a dual minor in Latin American Studies and Photography. O'Darling studied painting and sculpture at the Instituto Allende, a visual arts school located in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. She is the recipient 4/24/26, 3:35 PM �OkEq eNews February 23rd, 2017 2 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-February-23rd--201... of numerous awards and scholarships, and has taught college courses in art, American history, and philosophy. This will be the first time her work has been exhibited in Tulsa, Oklahoma. REVERSED AND REMANDED Unanimous Decision by the Oklahoma Supreme Court. This decision allows "ANY" adult adoptee a way out of legal adoption and does not apply to under age adoptions. This decision opens the door to others seeking exit of similar "ADULT" adoptions through the Oklahoma courts for whatever reason deemed in the best interest of the "ADULT" adoptee. We wish to thank Attorney Michael C. Redman for a very long battle and for a courageous presentation of the facts and reasons that convinced the courts in this case Congratulations Jared Bruce and Bruce Schultz Family Ties Thank you for removing the impediments that kept many Oklahoma same-sex couples from being able to marry. Miss Richfield 1981 Family Ties is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBT parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Family Ties contact olivia.cotter@okeq.org Saturday, March 18, 8:00 p.m. Tulsa Performing Arts Center - John H. Williams Theater 110 E 2nd St, Tulsa, OK 74103 In her all new show, "2020 Vision," Miss Richfield 1981 offers a survival guide for the new world. With comedic songs, videos, and her unique take on audience participation, Miss Richfield will help calm any post-election panic and provide tools to prevent the apocalypse! Miss Richfield 1981 dedicates her life to the friendly citizens and responsible merchants of her hometown Richfield, MN. Her live performances across the country receive critical acclaim with The New York Post declaring Miss R "the must-see act in Provincetown" and The Chicago Sun-Times describing her as "Garrison Keillor meets Mary Tyler Moore." Miss R's wide appeal includes riotous appearances on "The Tonight Show" & "Today" on NBC, "Cake Boss" on TLC, and "Watch What Happens Live" on Bravo, along with being a national spokesperson for Orbitz and Palm Springs, CA. Each year her schedule of more than 100 shows sell out theaters and nightclubs across the country, including a summer residence at the Crown & Anchor in Provincetown, MA, and frequent tours with Atlantis Events cruise ships and resorts. Lawyer in the Library December 14 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. 2020 UISION A:iilAJI\A..~Fttl ~~lflAH..., This event is a benefit for Oklahomans for Equality. Click here for ticket information. Lawyer in the Library is an opportunity to meet with a lawyer about topics such as family law (divorce, paternity, custody, child support), landlord/tenant , estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment necessary.. Prism Friday, February 24, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Keep Coming Back Meditation Group PRISM is a young adult development program and safe space servin g our local Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Community by providing educational, social and positive cultural programs. We welcome 18-26 year old LGBT people from all walks of life and provide regular programming and services to strengthen the community and to bring all of its members together. Every Monday from 6:30 to 7:30 It is a social group, whose activities include game nights, movie nights, discussion nights, parties, pizza nights, outside trips and more! Activities & Services In addition to providing a safe space, PRISM provides opportunities for development and leadership through a number of different activities. Some of the structured activities include: * Workforce/job skills development * Leadership and life skills activities * Community service projects * Expression/arts-based activities * Drug risk reduction activities * Safe sex and healthy relationship education * OUTreach to new members Contact Jose.vega@okeq.org for more details. I Am Not Your Negro Friday February 24 - Thursday March 2 Circle Cinema 10 S. Lewis Ave., Tulsa, OK 74104 About The Film: In 1979, James Baldwin wrote a letter to his literary agent describing his next project, Remember This House. The book was to be a revolutionary, personal account of the lives and successive assassinations of three of his close friendsMedgar Evers, Malcolm X and Martin Luther King, Jr. At the time of Baldwin's death in 1987, he left be hind only thirty completed pages of his manuscript. Now, in his incendiary new documentary, master filmmaker Raoul Peck envisions the book James Baldwin never finished. The result is a radical, up-to-the-minute examination of race in America, using Baldwin's original words and flood of rich archival material. I Am Not Your Negro is a journey into black history that connects the past of the Civil Rights movement to the present of#BlackLivesMatter. It is a film that questions black representation in Hollywood and beyond. And, ultimately, by confronting the deeper connections between the lives and assassination of these three leaders, Baldwin and Peck have produced a work that challenges the very definition of what America stands for. This Narcotics Anonymous meditation meeting has a group meditation followed by reading NA literature and sharing. Everyone is welcome regardless of age race sexual identity or religion, the only requirement for membership is the desire to stop using drugs. There are no dues or fees. We are not affiliated with any outside organization and are selfsupporting through our own contributions. Whether you have a dollar for the basket or not please join us and keep coming back. For more information contact, Deborah Spradlin at deborahspradlin2013@gmail.com Healthcare Navigator Thursdays 1-4 p.m. For ticket information click here Do you need assistance with open 4/24/26, 3:35 PM �OkEq eNews February 23rd, 2017 3 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-February-23rd--201... 2016 Donation Tax Donation Letters enrollment for the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare? Meet with Mary Jones, Planned Parenthood's Healthcare Navigator. She will be more than happy to help anyone and everyone who is interested in enrolling with the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare. Contact Mary Jones at 918-587-4621 or mary.jones@ppheartland.org - - ·- - - Counseling Services Tax receipts for donations made to Oklahomans for Equality in 2016 were recently mailed. If you have not received your tax receipt or have questions regarding your receipt, please contact Paul Allen, OkEq Treasurer, paul.allen@OkEq.org Counselors are donating their services to Oklahomans for Equality. Please be patient when setting up appointment times. It can take up to 2 weeks for them to find an available time to see you. First Thursday Art Opening Thursday, March 2, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 The March Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature the works of Josh New in a show titled "Intimate Viewing", beginning with a reception on Thursday, March 2nd from 6-9pm and continuing throughout the month. Josh New's works feature a series of portraits honing-in on people with intimate tattoos. So often tattoos carry with them intensely personal memories, feelings, or mottos that are chosen to be indelibly marked on bodies. They can be to remember a loved one or special event; they can represent a location, a mantra, or an eternal goal. Often these special images and words are hidden from every day view and only glimpsed in moments of extreme vulnerability. These portraits were designed to challenge the subjects to reveal their most intimate symbols, and give the viewer a glimpse of their vulnerability in a moment frozen in time and out of context - for admiration, wonder, or awe by complete strangers. What would normally be reserved for viewing and contemplation by a special few, is laid bare for you in this exhibit. Dr. Kurt Choate Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a Sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required Contact Dr. Kurt Choate, LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org Josh's portraits will show 10-12 models; men and women of various ages and ethnicities are represented - each with photos in color and black and white. The show begins with a reception on Thursday, March 2nd from 6-9pm where there will be a door prize drawn of the artist's work; the show continues throughout the month. www.okeq.org Gay Men's Dinner Group Tuesday, March 7, 6:30 p.m. Bricktown Brewery 3301 S. Peoria Ave. Tulsa 74105 In March we will be eating at Bricktown Brewery. When you think of Bricktown Brewery we want you to think of locally brewed craft beer and great food. It says so right on our logo and if you can't trust a logo well then America is in worse shape than any of us could have imagined. Beer, pizza, burgers and bacon are part of our DNA. Sure we value good design and we always want to be the friendliest place in town but those things are what industry experts call "intangibles". You can't really put your finger on intangibles but you can write letters to your mother about beer, pizza, burgers and bacon. You can use descriptive, even flowery language like, "mind-bendingly good" or "a hyperrealistic flavor phenomenon". Even though those terms aren't quantifiable, most people will get the idea that you are enthused. To that we can only say, "thank you" because your enthusiasm means the world to us! Seriously. The WORLD. Jenna Pike Tuesdays and Thursdays by appointment only. Gender identity, sexual orientation, mood or anxiety concerns, and/or individuals who have experienced a traumatic event. Appointments are required. Contact Jenna at jennifer.pike@okstate.edu - - - (918) 594-8568 If you are coming please RSVP to Richard Haley at GuysDineToo@gmail.com A Head count is needed the reservation. Ladies Social Club: Movie Night Friday, March 10, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Ladies Social Club is doing a movie night for the March event. Let's watch a funny movie and eat snacks! The movie hasn't been decided and suggestions are welcome. We're looking for something "girl power"-related and fun. Follow this event on Facebook 46 years of serving the Tulsa community with excellent early childhood education a mission of Bethany Christian Church Tiffany Zwart Monday -Thursday by appointment only. Gender identity, sexual orientation, mood or anxiety concerns, and/or individuals who have experienced a traumatic event. Appointments are required. Contact Tiffany at tzwart@okstate.edu (918) 594-8568 Andria Whipple Monday -Thursday by appointment only. Issues surrounding gender identity, sexual orientation, mood or anxiety concerns, and/or individuals who have 4/24/26, 3:35 PM �OkEq eNews February 23rd, 2017 4 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-February-23rd--201... tvow enro111ng cn11aren ror ,-a11 - 1q. monrns ro t'rel\ Core Program 9 am to 2:30 pm with Before and After Care available OPEN HOUSE WEEK February 27 - March 3 . Tulsa, Oklahoma r School, NAEYC Accredited www.bethanycommunityschoo .org - Find us on Facebook experienced a traumatic event. Appointments are required. Contact Andria at andria.whipple@okstate.edu ---(918) 594-8568 Jess White I am available for appointments on Tuesday from 8am-4pm and Thursday from 8am-11:30am . I have experience working with anxiety, depression, gender identity, sexual/affectional orientation, trauma, and life transitions. I also have experience working with children and adolescents. You can contact me at jess.white@okstate.edu or (918) 594-8568 Socially Awkward for Social Justice Saturday, March 11, 2:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St.,k Tulsa, OK 74120 Brendan Glon Brendon is available for appointments from 8-3pm on Tuesday and from 2-6pm on Wednesdays. He is experienced with working with clients in the rainbow community, including sexual or affectional orientation, gender identity, spirituality, trauma history, depression, anxiety, and social issues. He works from a values oriented and humanistic theoretical model. Contact Brendon atglon@okstate.edu or by contacting the OSU Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 594-8568 For those who have difficulty in large crowds but still want to join the social justice movement, this meet-up hosted by Socially Awkward for Social Justice is for you. Through Facebook live feed they're able to host a rally that you can come to either physically or watch through video and are able to ask questions directly to them through a chat room or private messaging, and for those choosing to come to the rally in person there will be accommodations to make you more comfortable going to this event. The meeting will bring on hosts to talk about current the social justice movement and political events, from the refugee crisis, to education, to Islamophobia, they can help those with autism, social anxiety or physical disabilities on becoming politically and help them register to vote. For more information, please go to their F acebook page Tulsa Equality Gaming Saturday, March 11, 4:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Calling all gamers! Are you looking for an alternative to the weekend bar scene? Tulsa Equality Gaming is for those who want to socialize and meet new people. This is an inclusive group of LGBTQ individuals and progressive allies who enjoy table-top and/or video games played in a safe-space. Games will range from casual party games to advanced strategy games, bring whatever games you want to play! Beginners are welcome, everyone is happy to show you how to play. For more information or to RSVP contact Alex Wade at alex.wade@okeq.org Council Oak Men's Chorale Tuesday Evenings, 7:00 p.m. Fellowship Congregational Church 2900 S. Harvard Ave., Tulsa, OK 74112 The Council Oak Men's Chorale has begun rehearsals for the 2017 summer concert which will feature songs by Stephen Sondhiem. Anyone interested in singing with the group should attend our next rehearsal at Fellowship Congregational Church, 2900 S Harvard Ave, on Tuesday nights at 7 pm to join in the fun and get to meet a great group of men. We are also preparing for our trip to St Louis to sing with the St. Louis Gateway Men's Chorus at the end of March which is sure to be an experience you won't want to miss. If you love to sing and are thinking about doing something different, then here's your chance to come make a change in our community. Let's make our voice be heard and sing! ~ council oak Fallyn Lee Fallyn Lee graduated with a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Ball State University in 2015. She is currently a doctoral student in Oklahoma State University's Counseling Psychology program. Fallyn has experience working with intimate partner violence, sexual assault, spiritual concerns, and trauma. She has also worked with children and adolescents using both talk and play therapy. Contact Fallyn at fallynl@ostatemail.okstate.edu (918) 594-8568 Equality Business Alliance Mixer Wednesday March 15, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Memorial Park Cemetery - Family Center 5111 S. Memorial Dr., Tulsa, OK 74145 Non-Binary Support Group Third Wednesday of each month from 7-9 p.m. A new support group for folks who 4/24/26, 3:35 PM �OkEq eNews February 23rd, 2017 5 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-February-23rd--201... E ALITY usiness Alliance identify with non-binary genders, including but not limited to, genderqueer, genderfluid, agender, bigender, neutrois, genderflux, and more. This group will be a safe space to discuss our identities, receive support, and build a strong nonbinary community in Tulsa. For information contact Vic Wiener at vfwiener@gmail.com SOS Group Mondays 7:00 pm This open Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) Recovery and Sobriety Group meets every Monday at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information, visit www.SOSTulsa.org Located in the rolling foothills of northeast Oklahoma Memorial Park Cemetery has cared for Tulsa's memories since 1927. Memorial Park Cemetery is the tenth largest cemetery in the nation, offering a wide variety of burial options and services. Check out Memorial Park Cemetery online at www.memorialparktulsa.com The Equality Business Alliance networking mixers are terrific venues for you to meet prospective clients. Mixers are open to non-members as well as EBA members. Be sure to bring business cards, business information, brochures, etc. Hosting a networking mixer is a great way to showcase your business. You may host at your establishment or use the Equality Center. If you would like to host a mixer, send an email to jose.vega@okeq.org for more information. Live Free! Coming Out Workshop 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of the month 7:00 - 8:00 pm. ComingOut@OkEq.org Facilitated by James Prather M morial Park Ccmeter) Caring/or Tulsa's Memorill Since 1927 Brought to You Bi the Letter B Second Tuesday and fourth Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. 2017 Tulsa Pride Bingo March 25, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 Join us for March's Tulsa Pride Bingo 2017. The beautiful and outrageous Nicole Carrington will be our host once again. Nicole has invited Rainbow Granny and Trailer Trash Teresa to join her for our biggest pride fundraiser this Pride season. Super Hot DJ Crystal will be spinning the beat for our rapid rounds of Pride Bingo and DJing our Lip Sync Contest. The group is open to all bi, pan, queer, fluid folks and their allies. $15 for general admission $25 Adult Beverage admission includes 3 drink tickets $200 Table for 8 people which includes unlimited drinks for your table Proceeds go toward Tulsa Pride 2017. Click corresponding link above to purchase tickets. For more information contact olivia.cotter@okeq.org *Tickets for February have sold out, March Pride Bingo tickets are now available. Tulsa Metro Softball League TMSL 2017 Spring Season Sundays March 26 - May 21, 2017 12:00 - 4:00 p.m. Carl Smith Sports Complex 17120 E. 21st St., Tulsa, OK 74134 SAGE Tulsa (Service & Advocacy For Gay Elders) Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan Hey TMSL members and fans! As the weather begins to warm up, it only means one thing: SOFTBALL SEASON! TMSL 2017 Spring Season is just right around the corner! Season will begin on Sunday, March 26th and will last 9 Sundays until May 21st, exluding Mother's Day and Easter weekends. Game times will be from 12pm-4pm at Carl Smith Sports Complex. Cost is $40/person. Anyone and everyone is welcome to join, so grab your friends and sign up today as we go into our 7th year of laughter, fun, a little bit of competition, and life long friendships! For those of you who are curious about the Gay Softball World Series, 2017 GSWS will be in Portland, OR! The dates are September 3rd to September 10th. If you as a team or player have any questions/interest regarding 4/24/26, 3:35 PM �OkEq eNews February 23rd, 2017 6 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-February-23rd--201... GSWS, please give us a shout and we will gladly help you! Tulsa Area Prime Timers If you have any other questions or inquiries, please do not hestitate to contact us at info@tulsametrosoftball.com . We look forward to seeing you out this year! 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 TMSL Board Registration is open at: htosports.com You can also check out TSML on Facebook Yoga by Zach EVERY SUNDAY @4:30 pm 4 4 OiADO 5/IHOUITON $5.00 per Session v Gender Support Program 5/13BYE Wednesdays 7:30 pm (First time interview required before attending) Email sharon.queen@okeq.org The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. 5/20AUITIN 5/rl @ COLORADO 6/3BYE 6/IO @BAN ANTDNm 6/17 @10\VA HOME FIELD EAST CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL 12150 EAST 11TH ST TULSA Oil 74121 Lambda Al-Anon Group Every Friday 7 p.m. 2017 Equality Gala Saturday, April 29th, 2017, 6:30 pm Cox Business Center 100 Civic Center, Tulsa, OK 74103 Third Street and Houston Avenue Survivors of Incest Anonymous Every Saturday 12:30 pm SIA strives to empower those who have survived childhood sexual abuse (who are not abusing any child), who want to become survivors and thrivers. For more information, visit siawso.org With special guests Meredith Baxter and Comedian Suzanne Westenhoefer Alison Anthony and Mark Wilson - Honorary Chairs Game Night Paul Allen and Debbie McDaniel - Chairs q, oklahomans for equality Ticket purchases and sponsorship information here (No ticket sales will be available at the door.) Oklahomans for Equality 2017 Pride Mural project Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno 4/24/26, 3:35 PM �OkEq eNews February 23rd, 2017 7 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-February-23rd--201... The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center and OkEq are excited to announce the 2017 Pride Mural project. The upcoming renovation and subsequent repainting scheduled for fall have offered up a unique opportunity to put our Pride out there for all to see this summer. April and May seem like a pretty good time to do the work. Paintings should be done by May 28th, so that all is all ready for Pride Month kick off on June 2nd with the Rainbow Run. Mural spaces are designated as 12ft tall and 15ft wide and face the existing parking lot. Designs may be created by an individual or group . All materials will be supplied by the artist(s). OkEq is supplying only space, and no remuneration or compensation for the artwork, just the exposure for all of Tulsa to see in the gateway to downtown! If you are interested in this once in a lifetime opportunity please send sketches of your idea to Jose.Vega@okeq.org by March 17, 2017. The chosen concepts will be announced on March 24, 2017 via e-mail and e-news. Work may begin April 1st. OkEq will provide scaffolding for the safety of the artists Voting for the People's Choice award will take place in person at the center through May 29th - June 2nd with a suggested donation of $1 for each vote. 70% of all proceeds will go to the winning artist or group. Results to be announced at Pride on June 3rd. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Room Rentals The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has many spaces for your next meeting or event. To check dates, reserve your next event or receive pricing information, contact sharon.queen@okeq.org Stop by for a quick view of the Event Center and pick up a space rental sheet. EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and community. Volunteers of the Month February 2017 Kate & Haden Britton Kate and Haden have been volunteering at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center since September 2016. "We decided to volunteer because we are passionate about supporting the needs of our beautiful and growing LGBTQIA+ and Two-Spirit community. We wanted to meet other passionate activists and friends." Their favorite part of volunteering is being able to meet the best people and when attending events at the center they feel like they are with family. When they are not volunteering, Kate and Haden are activists who show up at any social justice event they are able to attend. Haden likes to long-board, paint, and read. Kate loves to bake, paint, and craft. They also adore their dogs and being an aunt/uncle. They can not name a favorite event, stating "Just when we think we have seen the best, more great events come our way." Kate and Haden absolutely recommend volunteering at the center! They say, "Volunteering is vital and very appreciated. Not only is it a great way to make life-long friends, but you can learn even more about your community and about your potential than you can imagine. Sign up and be part of the team asap!" We thank you for your dedication Kate & Haden! If you would like to volunteer contact Jose Vega at jose.vega@okeq.org February Video eNews Equality Center Pride Store Workforce Oklahoma Access Point Open every day Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-by-step instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Friday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 7 pm Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. Intimate Partner Violence& Sexual Assault Survivor Support Group First Wednesday of each month from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Domestic violence is the use of physical, sexual, threatening or emotional force to frighten, intimidate and control an intimate partner. This support and educational group is for individuals who have survived domestic violence and are ready to explore their personal healing process and find hope. The group will provide emotional support, information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal, and may include specific goals such as creating a safety plan, reducing risk of future violence, increasing positive coping skills and addressing the impact of trauma. Sexual assault is any forced or coerced 4/24/26, 3:35 PM �OkEq eNews February 23rd, 2017 8 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-February-23rd--201... Show your pride with one (or more) of our colorful pride buttons. Available in the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Pride Store. Prices vary from $1.00 - $3.00 Be sure to "Like" the OkEq Pride Store Facebook page to keep up with the new items and new sale items sexual activity, such as unwanted touching or forced penetration committed against a person's will or without consent. This support group will meet together to discuss their experiences, share ideas, and provide emotional support for one another. Additionally, highly trained providers will offer information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal. Specific goals for sessions may include crises stabilization, safety planning, increasing selfregulatory skills, addressing trauma through cognitive processing, reconnecting to support systems, family and the community, and preventing re-victimization. All services are free of charge, and confidentiality is paramount. For more information contact Jim Scholl at 918.631.2722. Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library "Gay Power: An American Revolution" By: David Eisenbach The definitive history of how the gay rights movement of the 1960s and 1970s sparked an American revolution that transformed the nation. The explosion of gay visibility in the 1960s brought, for the first time, tens of thousands of lesbians and gay men out of the closets and into headline news around the world. Never before had so many gay people at one moment stepped into the spotlight of mainstream American politics, culture, and entertainment. More than any other city, New York became overnight the center of the new "Gay Power." In Gay Power David Eisenbach chronicles the tumultuous first wave of the modern gay rights movement. From "militant homophiles" and the first-ever gay student group launched at Columbia University in 1966 to the Gay Liberation Front, the Gay Activist Alliance, and other vanguard organizations that emerged from the Stonewall Riots, the author draws on archival material and dozens of first hand accounts from the individuals who built the movement. Unlike their predecessors, this new generation of lesbians and gay men spoke as a community, established political clout with elected officials, appeared openly on television and in the press as gay people, demanded equal rights with heterosexuals, and pioneered protest tactics like the "zap" which later ACT UP employed famously in the 1980s. Gay Power is a complex, politically charged portrait of the birth of the modern gay rights movement. MISSION: Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Find this selection and more by visiting the Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library . Toby Jenkins Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org Olivia Cotter Office Manager Olivia.Cotter@OkEq.org Sharon Queen Facilities Coordinator Sharon.Queen@OkEq.org Jose Vega 4/24/26, 3:35 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/e0385c75032ff222f8667303ded5651f.pdf 30bd2aac19ff5719c6b8e48ffaf57ba6 PDF Text Text OkEq eNews March 1st, 2017 1 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-1st--2017.ht... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq eNews March 1st, 2017 oklahom:ms for equality news In This Issue Kelly Kirby CPA First Thursday Art Opening Volunteer of the Month March Video eNews Miss Richfield 1981 2016 Donation Tax Donation Letters F~ Gay Men's Dinner Group }7ay.ROll Rental Property Bookkeeping I Ladies Social Club Bethany Community School HHS Office for Civil Rights Socially Awkward for Social Justice Tulsa Equality Gaming Reconciliation Sunday Council Oak Men's Chorale Equality Business Alliance Mixer 980 Tulsa Pride Bingo Tulsa Metro Softball League Tulsa Threat 2017 Schedule Let us help you file your 2016 tax returns! Family Ties - 2017 Equality Gala 2017 Pride Mural project Pride Store Rainbow Library Kelly Kirby CPA I Am Not Your Negro REVERSED AND REMANDED Stillwater Gender SUpport Lender/Borrower Matchmaking Event Certified Public Accountant I.C.A.O. Coronation X a professional corporation Compassionate Tulsa Jackpot Golf Classic {918} 747-5466 4815 S Harvard, Ste 205 Tulsa, OK 74135 OkEq Board Meeting admin@kkirby.com 7 p.m. Thursday, February 16 Dennis R. Neill Equality Center www.kkirby.com All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. OkEq Board Meeting OkEq Art Exhibition (V\, yoc{ucLV\-g TvtLboc{etAux.: Tvie TtAX. TvteYtA'})kj Dog Proudly serving Oklahoma's LGBTQ community since 1982. First Thursday Art Opening Thursday, March 2, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 The February Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature the works of Cait O'Darling in a show titled "Mensonges d'amour" (Lies of Love), beginning with a reception on Thursday, February 2nd from 6-9pm and continuing throughout the month. Cait O'Darling holds a PhD in American Studies and an MA in Comparative Philosophy from the University of Hawai'i at Manoa. She graduated summa cum laude from Flagler College in St Augustine, Florida, with a dual major in Philosophy and Religion, and a dual minor in Latin American Studies and Photography. O'Darling studied painting and sculpture at the Instituto Allende, a visual arts school located in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. She is the recipient 4/24/26, 3:36 PM �OkEq eNews March 1st, 2017 2 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-1st--2017.ht... of numerous awards and scholarships, and has taught college courses in art, American history, and philosophy. This will be the first time her work has been exhibited in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The March Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature the works of Josh New in a show titled "Intimate Viewing", beginning with a reception on Thursday, March 2nd from 6-9pm and continuing throughout the month. Josh New's works feature a series of portraits honing-in on people with intimate tattoos. So often tattoos carry with them intensely personal memories, feelings, or mottos that are chosen to be indelibly marked on bodies. They can be to remember a loved one or special event; they can represent a location, a mantra, or an eternal goal. Often these special images and words are hidden from every day view and only glimpsed in moments of extreme vulnerability. These portraits were designed to challenge the subjects to reveal their most intimate symbols, and give the viewer a glimpse of their vulnerability in a moment frozen in time and out of context - for admiration, wonder, or awe by complete strangers. What would normally be reserved for viewing and contemplation by a special few, is laid bare for you in this exhibit. Josh's portraits will show 10-12 models; men and women of various ages and ethnicities are represented - each with photos in color and black and white. Family Ties The show begins with a reception on Thursday, March 2nd from 6-9pm where there will be a door prize drawn of the artist's work; the show continues throughout the month. www.okeq.org Volunteers of the Month March 2017 Jonathan Green Jonathan has been volunteering at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center since June of 2016. They felt like OKEQ would be a great place to meet people and get non profit experience. Since volunteering they have enjoyed getting to see all the work that goes into the programming offered at Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq). "The staff and volunteers all work really hard to make every program and event a success" Jonathan says. Jonathan has made new friends in their time at OkEq and believes the staff to be wonderful human beings. They would highly recommend volunteering at OkEq to anyone who is looking for a way to support the LGBTQ community. Jonathan states, "for a relatively small commitment, front desk volunteers ensure that the day to day operations of the center run smoothly." Family Ties is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBT parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Family Ties contact olivia.cotter@okeq.org Lawyer in the Library December 14 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. One of Jonathan's favorite aspects of OkEq is the monthly show in the gallery. They say "The work shown there varies greatly and I think that is important for a community space. Young artists and seasoned professionals alike get the chance to show their art to an audience outside the typical art scene." When they are not volunteering, they are working on their own art, going to local punk and metal shows, and playing board games with friends. Jonathan is excited to have some of their art shown at OkEq for the first time this April in the Oklahoma Figure Art Alliance group exhibition. Lawyer in the Library is an opportunity to meet with a lawyer about topics such as family law (divorce, paternity, custody, child support), landlord/tenant , estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment necessary.. Keep Coming Back Meditation Group We thank you for your dedication Jonathan! Every Monday from 6:30 to 7:30 If you would like to volunteer contact Jose Vega at jose.vega@okeq.org March Video eNews This Narcotics Anonymous meditation meeting has a group meditation followed by reading NA literature and sharing. Everyone is welcome regardless of age race sexual identity or religion, the only requirement for membership is the desire to stop using drugs. There are no dues or fees. We are not affiliated with any outside organization and are selfsupporting through our own contributions. Whether you have a dollar for the basket or not please join us and keep coming back. Miss Richfield 1981 Saturday, March 18, 8:00 p.m. Tulsa Performing Arts Center - John H. Williams Theater 110 E 2nd St, Tulsa, OK 74103 In her all new show, "2020 Vision," Miss Richfield 1981 offers a survival guide for the new world. With comedic songs, videos, and her unique take on audience participation, Miss Richfield will help calm any post-election panic and provide tools to prevent the apocalypse! Miss Richfield 1981 dedicates her life to the friendly citizens and responsible merchants of her hometown Richfield, MN. Her live performances across the country receive critical acclaim with The New York Post declaring Miss R "the must-see act in Provincetown" and The Chicago Sun-Times describing her as "Garrison Keillor meets Mary Tyler Moore." Miss R's wide appeal includes riotous appearances on "The Tonight Show" & "Today" on NBC, "Cake Boss" on TLC, and "Watch What Happens Live" on Bravo, along with being a national spokesperson for Orbitz and Palm Springs, CA. Each year her schedule of more than 100 shows sell out theaters and nightclubs across the country, including a summer residence at the Crown & Anchor in Provincetown, MA, and frequent tours with Atlantis Events cruise ships and resorts. For more information contact, Deborah Spradlin at deborahspradlin2013@gmail.com Healthcare Navigator 2020 UISION A;;u:itJIIQ...0....U....Fl.R 1-£.r.l.W-.FL.i Thursdays 1-4 p.m. Do you need assistance with open 4/24/26, 3:36 PM �OkEq eNews March 1st, 2017 3 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-1st--2017.ht... This event is a benefit for Oklahomans for Equality. Click here for ticket information. 2016 Donation Tax Donation Letters enrollment for the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare? Meet with Mary Jones, Planned Parenthood's Healthcare Navigator. She will be more than happy to help anyone and everyone who is interested in enrolling with the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare. Contact Mary Jones at 918-587-4621 or mary.jones@ppheartland.org - - ·- - - Counseling Services Tax receipts for donations made to Oklahomans for Equality in 2016 were recently mailed. If you have not received your tax receipt or have questions regarding your receipt, please contact Paul Allen, OkEq Treasurer, paul.allen@OkEq.org Counselors are donating their services to Oklahomans for Equality. Please be patient when setting up appointment times. It can take up to 2 weeks for them to find an available time to see you. Gay Men's Dinner Group Tuesday, March 7, 6:30 p.m. Bricktown Brewery 3301 S. Peoria Ave. Tulsa 74105 In March we will be eating at Bricktown Brewery. When you think of Bricktown Brewery we want you to think of locally brewed craft beer and great food. It says so right on our logo and if you can't trust a logo well then America is in worse shape than any of us could have imagined. Beer, pizza, burgers and bacon are part of our DNA. Sure we value good design and we always want to be the friendliest place in town but those things are what industry experts call "intangibles". You can't really put your finger on intangibles but you can write letters to your mother about beer, pizza, burgers and bacon. You can use descriptive, even flowery language like, "mind-bendingly good" or "a hyperrealistic flavor phenomenon". Even though those terms aren't quantifiable, most people will get the idea that you are enthused. To that we can only say, "thank you" because your enthusiasm means the world to us! Seriously. The WORLD. If you are coming please RSVP to Richard Haley at GuysDineToo@gmail.com A Head count is needed the reservation. Dr. Kurt Choate Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a Sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required Contact Dr. Kurt Choate, LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org Ladies Social Club: Movie Night Friday, March 10, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Ladies Social Club is doing a movie night for the March event. Let's watch a funny movie and eat snacks! The movie hasn't been decided and suggestions are welcome. We're looking for something "girl power"-related and fun. Follow this event on Facebook 46 years of serving the Tulsa community with excellent early childhood education Jenna Pike Tuesdays and Thursdays by appointment only. Gender identity, sexual orientation, mood or anxiety concerns, and/or individuals who have experienced a traumatic event. Appointments are required. Contact Jenna at jennifer.pike@okstate.edu - - - (918) 594-8568 a mission of Bethany Christian Church Now enrolling children for Fall - 14 months to PreK Core Program 9 am to 2:30 pm with Before and After Care available OPEN HOUSE WEEK February 27 - March 3 OL . Tulsa, Oklahoma r School, NAEYC Accredited Tiffany Zwart Monday -Thursday by appointment only. Gender identity, sexual orientation, mood or anxiety concerns, and/or individuals who have experienced a traumatic event. Appointments are required. Contact Tiffany at tzwart@okstate.edu (918) 594-8568 Andria Whipple Monday -Thursday by appointment only. Issues surrounding gender identity, sexual orientation, mood or anxiety concerns, and/or individuals who have 4/24/26, 3:36 PM �OkEq eNews March 1st, 2017 4 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-1st--2017.ht... experienced a traumatic event. Appointments are required. Contact Andria at andria.whipple@okstate.edu ----(918) 594-8568 Jess White I am available for appointments on Tuesday from 8am-4pm and Thursday from 8am-11:30am . I have experience working with anxiety, depression, gender identity, sexual/affectional orientation, trauma, and life transitions. I also have experience working with children and adolescents. You can contact me at jess.white@okstate.edu or (918) 594-8568 HHS Office for Civil Rights Presentation: Know Your Rights for People Living With HIV/AIDS Saturday, March 10, 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 You are cordially invited to attend the Protecting the Rights of People Living With HIV/AIDS outreach event hosted by the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center on March 11, 2017. Eva Lee, Investigator, Office for Civil Rights (OCR), U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), will be speaking about civil rights and health information privacy laws en forced by OCR to ensure individuals impacted by HIV/AIDS have access to health care and services without discrimination as well as access to and protection of their private health information. The event will also provide resources on how individuals may file a complaint with OCR if they believe their civil rights and/or health information privacy rights have been violated. Socially Awkward for Social Justice • Brendan Glon Brendon is available for appointments from 8-3pm on Tuesday and from 2-6pm on Wednesdays. He is experienced with working with clients in the rainbow community, including sexual or affectional orientation, gender identity, spirituality, trauma history, depression, anxiety, and social issues. He works from a values oriented and humanistic theoretical model. Contact Brendon atglon@okstate.edu or by contacting the OSU Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 594-8568 Saturday, March 11, 2:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St.,k Tulsa, OK 74120 For those who have difficulty in large crowds but still want to join the social justice movement, this meet-up hosted by Socially Awkward for Social Justice is for you. Through Facebook live feed they're able to host a rally that you can come to either physically or watch through video and are able to ask questions directly to them through a chat room or private messaging, and for those choosing to come to the rally in person there will be accommodations to make you more comfortable going to this event. The meeting will bring on hosts to talk about current the social justice movement and political events, from the refugee crisis, to education, to Islamophobia, they can help those with autism, social anxiety or physical disabilities on becoming politically and help them register to vote. For more information, please go to their F acebook page Tulsa Equality Gaming Saturday, March 11, 4:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Fallyn Lee Fallyn Lee graduated with a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Ball State University in 2015. She is currently a doctoral student in Oklahoma State University's Counseling Psychology program. Fallyn has experience working with intimate partner violence, sexual assault, spiritual concerns, and trauma. She has also worked with children and adolescents using both talk and play therapy. Contact Fallyn at fallynl@ostatemail.okstate.edu (918) 594-8568 Calling all gamers! Are you looking for an alternative to the weekend bar scene? Tulsa Equality Gaming is for those who want to socialize and meet new people. This is an inclusive group of LGBTQ individuals and progressive allies who enjoy table-top and/or video games played in a safe-space. Games will range from casual party games to advanced strategy games, bring whatever games you want to play! Beginners are welcome, everyone is happy to show you how to play. For more information or to RSVP contact Alex Wade at alex.wade@okeq.org Non-Binary Support Group Third Wednesday of each month from 7-9 p.m. A new support group for folks who 4/24/26, 3:36 PM �OkEq eNews March 1st, 2017 5 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-1st--2017.ht... St. Paul' United Methodist Church IL SUNDAY RECO March 5, 2017 9:30AM "What We Wish Our Allies Knew" LGBT Pan I 10:45AM Worship Service and Celebration On Body, One -~~u~~ of All identify with non-binary genders, including but not limited to, genderqueer, genderfluid, agender, bigender, neutrois, genderflux, and more. This group will be a safe space to discuss our identities, receive support, and build a strong nonbinary community in Tulsa. For information contact Vic Wiener at vfwiener@gmail.com SOS Group Mondays 7:00 pm This open Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) Recovery and Sobriety Group meets every Monday at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information, visit www.SOSTulsa.org Live Free! Coming Out Workshop 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of the month 7:00 - 8:00 pm. ComingOut@OkEq.org Facilitated by James Prather Council Oak Men's Chorale Tuesday Evenings, 7:00 p.m. Fellowship Congregational Church 2900 S. Harvard Ave., Tulsa, OK 74112 The Council Oak Men's Chorale has begun rehearsals for the 2017 summer concert which will feature songs by Stephen Sondhiem. Anyone interested in singing with the group should attend our next rehearsal at Fellowship Congregational Church, 2900 S Harvard Ave, on Tuesday nights at 7 pm to join in the fun and get to meet a great group of men. We are also preparing for our trip to St Louis to sing with the St. Louis Gateway Men's Chorus at the end of March which is sure to be an experience you won't want to miss. If you love to sing and are thinking about doing something different, then here's your chance to come make a change in our community. Let's make our voice be heard and sing! Brought to You Bi the Letter B Second Tuesday and fourth Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Equality Business Alliance Mixer Wednesday March 15, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Memorial Park Cemetery - Family Center 5111 S. Memorial Dr., Tulsa, OK 74145 E UALITY The group is open to all bi, pan, queer, fluid folks and their allies. Business Alliance SAGE Tulsa (Service & Advocacy For Gay Elders) Located in the rolling foothills of northeast Oklahoma Memorial Park Cemetery has cared for Tulsa's memories since 1927. Memorial Park Cemetery is the tenth largest cemetery in the nation, offering a wide variety of burial options and services. Check out Memorial Park Cemetery online at www.memorialparktulsa.com Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan The Equality Business Alliance networking mixers are terrific venues for you to meet prospective clients. Mixers are open to non-members as well as EBA members. Be sure to bring business cards, business information, brochures, etc. Hosting a networking mixer is a great way to showcase your business. You may host at your establishment or use the Equality Center. If you would like to host a mixer, send an email to jose.vega@okeq.org for more information. 4/24/26, 3:36 PM �OkEq eNews March 1st, 2017 6 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-1st--2017.ht... M morial Park Ccmeter Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 Yoga by Zach 2017 Tulsa Pride Bingo March 25, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 EVERY SUNDAY @ 4:30 pm Join us for March's Tulsa Pride Bingo 2017. The beautiful and outrageous Nicole Carrington will be our host once again. Nicole has invited Rainbow Granny and Trailer Trash Teresa to join her for our biggest pride fundraiser this Pride season. Super Hot DJ Crystal will be spinning the beat for our rapid rounds of Pride Bingo and DJing our Lip Sync Contest. $15 for general admission $5.00 per Session $25 Adult Beverage admission includes 3 drink tickets $200 Table for 8 people which includes unlimited drinks for your table Proceeds go toward Tulsa Pride 2017. Click corresponding link above to purchase tickets. For more information contact olivia.cotter@okeq.org *Tickets for February have sold out, March Pride Bingo tickets are now available. Tulsa Metro Softball League TMSL 2017 Spring Season Sundays March 26 - May 21, 2017 12:00 - 4:00 p.m. Carl Smith Sports Complex 17120 E. 21st St., Tulsa, OK 74134 Hey TMSL members and fans! v Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:30 pm (First time interview required before attending) Email sharon.queen@okeq.org The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. Lambda Al-Anon Group Every Friday 7 p.m. As the weather begins to warm up, it only means one thing: SOFTBALL SEASON! TMSL 2017 Spring Season is just right around the corner! Season will begin on Sunday, March 26th and will last 9 Sundays until May 21st, exluding Mother's Day and Easter weekends. Game times will be from 12pm-4pm at Carl Smith Sports Complex. Cost is $40/person. Anyone and everyone is welcome to join, so grab your friends and sign up today as we go into our 7th year of laughter, fun, a little bit of competition, and life long friendships! For those of you who are curious about the Gay Softball World Series, 2017 GSWS will be in Portland, OR! The dates are September 3rd to September 10th. If you as a team or player have any questions/interest regarding GSWS, please give us a shout and we will gladly help you! If you have any other questions or inquiries, please do not hestitate to contact us at info@tulsametrosoftball.com . We look forward to seeing you out this year! TMSL Board Registration is open at: htosports.com You can also check out TSML on Facebook Survivors of Incest Anonymous Every Saturday 12:30 pm SIA strives to empower those who have survived childhood sexual abuse (who are not abusing any child), who want to become survivors and thrivers. For more information, visit siawso.org Game Night Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno 4/24/26, 3:36 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/6e9fb70ab44d73596b54ea699c9fb199.pdf 39c69a5a331b90967cabbc9b9e4abca4 PDF Text Text OkEq eNews March 8th, 2017 1 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-8th--2017.ht... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq eNews March 8th, 2017 oklahom:ms for equality news In This Issue Kelly Kirby CPA Miss Richfield 1981 Vandalism at the Equality Center 2016 Donation Tax Donation Letters Ladies Social Club HHS Office for Civil Rights F~ Socially Awkward for Social Justice }7ay.ROll Tulsa Equality Gaming Council Oak Men's Chorale Rental Property Equality Business Alliance Mixer Bookkeeping Family Ties - 2017 Equality Gala I Tulsa Pride Bingo Sisters In Song Tulsa Threat 2017 Schedule 2017 Pride Mural project 980 Tulsa Metro Softball League Volunteer of the Month March Video eNews Let us help you file your 2016 tax returns! Pride Store Rainbow Library REVERSED AND REMANDED Stillwater Gender SUpport Kelly Kirby CPA Certified Public Accountant Lender/Borrower Matchmaking Event Tulsa Mr. Leather I.C.A.O. Coronation X Miss Jolt Jackpot Golf Classic Compassionate Tulsa a professional corporation {918} 747-5466 4815 S Harvard, Ste 205 Tulsa, OK 74135 admin@kkirby.com www.kkirby.com (V\, OkEq Board Meeting 7 p.m. Thursday, March 16 Dennis R. Neill Equality Center All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. OkEq Art Exhibition yoc{ucLV\-g TvtLboc{etAux.: Tvie TtAX. TvteYtA'})kj Dog Proudly serving Oklahoma's LGBTQ community since 1982. Miss Richfield 1981 Saturday, March 18, 8:00 p.m. Tulsa Performing Arts Center - John H. Williams Theater 110 E 2nd St, Tulsa, OK 74103 4/24/26, 3:40 PM �OkEq eNews March 8th, 2017 2 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-8th--2017.ht... In her all new show, "2020 Vision," Miss Richfield 1981 offers a survival guide for the new world. With comedic songs, videos, and her unique take on audience participation, Miss Richfield will help calm any post-election panic and provide tools to prevent the apocalypse! Miss Richfield 1981 dedicates her life to the friendly citizens and responsible merchants of her hometown Richfield, MN. Her live performances across the country receive critical acclaim with The New York Post declaring Miss R "the must-see act in Provincetown" and The Chicago Sun-Times describing her as "Garrison Keillor meets Mary Tyler Moore." Miss R's wide appeal includes riotous appearances on "The Tonight Show" & "Today" on NBC, "Cake Boss" on TLC, and "Watch What Happens Live" on Bravo, along with being a national spokesperson for Orbitz and Palm Springs, CA. Each year her schedule of more than 100 shows sell out theaters and nightclubs across the country, including a summer residence at the Crown & Anchor in Provincetown, MA, and frequent tours with Atlantis Events cruise ships and resorts. The March Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature the works of Josh New in a show titled "Intimate Viewing", beginning with a reception on Thursday, March 2nd from 6-9pm and continuing throughout the month. 2020 1JISION ASI.RIJI\A.~R),c pt_Nl.1,-.R.u This event is a benefit for Oklahomans for Equality. Click here for ticket information. Vandalism at the Equality Center Around 12:30 a.m. Monday morning a white four door pickup pulled up in front of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center and fired 13 shots at the windows and front door. Josh New's works feature a series of portraits honing-in on people with intimate tattoos. So often tattoos carry with them intensely personal memories, feelings, or mottos that are chosen to be indelibly marked on bodies. They can be to remember a loved one or special event; they can represent a location, a mantra, or an eternal goal. Often these special images and words are hidden from every day view and only glimpsed in moments of extreme vulnerability. Office Administrator Olivia Cotter discovered the damage to the protective glass on our windows and front door around 8:15 am Monday morning March 6, 2017. The board of directors has chosen to keep the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center open and programming to continue as it does on a regular basis. They have hired an off duty Tulsa Police officer to provide extra security during this time of uncertainty. If you have questions about a program you participate in please call the center helpline and volunteer staff will be able to assist you. (918) 743-4297 We are working closely with Tulsa Police. Captain Cathy Reynolds the LGBTQ liaison with the Tulsa Police Department has made our safety and security a top priority. Family Ties Statement from Geoffrey Brewster, Board President, Oklahomans for Equality "I am sickened, yet not surprised, by the bullet holes that now riddle the front of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. They are the latest reminder of the deep-seated hatred some individuals have towards the LGBTQ community. Oklahomans for Equality condemns every act of hatred and violence perpetrated against any individual or group based upon difference. We are keenly aware after an event such as this, or the Pulse Night Club shooting in Orlando, FL, that sexual orientation and gender identity are not protected classes in current hate crime legislation. Even though hatred of difference is the motivation for such acts, our community is not equally protected under the law. This must change, and we call on our community and our allies to demand it." Family Ties is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBT parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Family Ties contact olivia.cotter@okeq.org 2016 Donation Tax Donation Letters Lawyer in the Library March 8 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Lawyer in the Library is an opportunity to meet with a lawyer about topics such as family law (divorce, paternity, custody, child support), landlord/tenant , estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment necessary.. Tax receipts for donations made to Oklahomans for Equality in 2016 were recently mailed. If you have not received your tax receipt or have questions regarding your receipt, please contact Paul Allen, OkEq Treasurer, paul.allen@OkEq.org Ladies Social Club: Movie Night Friday, March 10, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Keep Coming Back Meditation Group Every Monday from 6:30 to 7:30 Ladies Social Club is doing a movie night for the March event. Let's watch a funny movie and eat snacks! The movie hasn't been decided and suggestions are welcome. We're looking for something "girl power"-related and fun. Follow this event on Facebook HHS Office for Civil Rights Presentation: Know Your Rights for People Living With HIV/AIDS Saturday, March 10, 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 This Narcotics Anonymous meditation meeting has a group meditation followed by reading NA literature and sharing. 4/24/26, 3:40 PM �OkEq eNews March 8th, 2017 3 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-8th--2017.ht... You are cordially invited to attend the Protecting the Rights of People Living With HIV/AIDS outreach event hosted by the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center on March 11, 2017. Eva Lee, Investigator, Office for Civil Rights (OCR), U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), will be speaking about civil rights and health information privacy laws en forced by OCR to ensure individuals impacted by HIV/AIDS have access to health care and services without discrimination as well as access to and protection of their private health information. The event will also provide resources on how individuals may file a complaint with OCR if they believe their civil rights and/or health information privacy rights have been violated. Socially Awkward for Social Justice • Everyone is welcome regardless of age race sexual identity or religion, the only requirement for membership is the desire to stop using drugs. There are no dues or fees. We are not affiliated with any outside organization and are selfsupporting through our own contributions. Whether you have a dollar for the basket or not please join us and keep coming back. For more information contact, Deborah Spradlin at deborahspradlin2013@gmail.com Saturday, March 11, 2:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St.,k Tulsa, OK 74120 For those who have difficulty in large crowds but still want to join the social justice movement, this meet-up hosted by Socially Awkward for Social Justice is for you. Through Facebook live feed they're able to host a rally that you can come to either physically or watch through video and are able to ask questions directly to them through a chat room or private messaging, and for those choosing to come to the rally in person there will be accommodations to make you more comfortable going to this event. The meeting will bring on hosts to talk about current the social justice movement and political events, from the refugee crisis, to education, to Islamophobia, they can help those with autism, social anxiety or physical disabilities on becoming politically and help them register to vote. For more information, please go to their F acebook page Healthcare Navigator By Appointment Do you need assistance with open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare? Meet with Mary Jones, Planned Parenthood's Healthcare Navigator. She will be more than happy to help anyone and everyone who is interested in enrolling with the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare. Contact Mary Jones at 918-587-4621 or mary.jones@ppheartland.org -- · - - Counseling Services Tulsa Equality Gaming Saturday, March 11, 4:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Calling all gamers! Are you looking for an alternative to the weekend bar scene? Tulsa Equality Gaming is for those who want to socialize and meet new people. This is an inclusive group of LGBTQ individuals and progressive allies who enjoy table-top and/or video games played in a safe-space. Games will range from casual party games to advanced strategy games, bring whatever games you want to play! Beginners are welcome, everyone is happy to show you how to play. Counselors are donating their services to Oklahomans for Equality. Please be patient when setting up appointment times. It can take up to 2 weeks for them to find an available time to see you. For more information or to RSVP contact Alex Wade at alex.wade@okeq.org Council Oak Men's Chorale Tuesday Evenings, 7:00 p.m. Fellowship Congregational Church 2900 S. Harvard Ave., Tulsa, OK 74112 Dr. Kurt Choate The Council Oak Men's Chorale has begun rehearsals for the 2017 summer concert which will feature songs by Stephen Sondhiem. Anyone interested in singing with the group should attend our next rehearsal at Fellowship Congregational Church, 2900 S Harvard Ave, on Tuesday nights at 7 pm to join in the fun and get to meet a great group of men. We are also preparing for our trip to St Louis to sing with the St. Louis Gateway Men's Chorus at the end of March which is sure to be an experience you won't want to miss. If you love to sing and are thinking about doing something different, then here's your chance to come make a change in our community. Let's make our voice be heard and sing! Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a Sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required Contact Dr. Kurt Choate, LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org Equality Business Alliance Mixer Wednesday March 15, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Memorial Park Cemetery - Family Center 5111 S. Memorial Dr., Tulsa, OK 74145 E UALITY Business Alliance Jenna Pike Tuesdays and Thursdays by appointment only. Gender identity, sexual orientation, mood or anxiety concerns, and/or individuals who have experienced a traumatic event. Appointments are required. Contact Jenna at jennifer.pike@okstate.edu - - - (918) 594-8568 Located in the rolling foothills of northeast Oklahoma Memorial Park Cemetery has cared for Tulsa's memories since 1927. Memorial Park Cemetery is the tenth largest cemetery in the nation, offering a wide variety of burial options and services. Check out Memorial Park Cemetery online at www.memorialparktulsa.com Tiffany Zwart Monday -Thursday by appointment only. 4/24/26, 3:40 PM �OkEq eNews March 8th, 2017 4 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-8th--2017.ht... The Equality Business Alliance networking mixers are terrific venues for you to meet prospective clients. Mixers are open to non-members as well as EBA members. Be sure to bring business cards, business information, brochures, etc. Hosting a networking mixer is a great way to showcase your business. You may host at your establishment or use the Equality Center. If you would like to host a mixer, send an email to jose.vega@okeq.org for more information. Gender identity, sexual orientation, mood or anxiety concerns, and/or individuals who have experienced a traumatic event. Appointments are required. Contact Tiffany at tzwart@okstate.edu (918) 594-8568 M morial Park C m ter Andria Whipple Monday -Thursday by appointment only. Issues surrounding gender identity, sexual orientation, mood or anxiety concerns, and/or individuals who have experienced a traumatic event. Appointments are required. Contact Andria at andria.whipple@okstate.edu -----(918) 594-8568 2017 Tulsa Pride Bingo March 25, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 Join us for March's Tulsa Pride Bingo 2017. The beautiful and outrageous Nicole Carrington will be our host once again. Nicole has invited Rainbow Granny and Trailer Trash Teresa to join her for our biggest pride fundraiser this Pride season. Super Hot DJ Crystal will be spinning the beat for our rapid rounds of Pride Bingo and DJing our Lip Sync Contest. Jess White I am available for appointments on Tuesday from 8am-4pm and Thursday from 8am-11:30am . I have experience working with anxiety, depression, gender identity, sexual/affectional orientation, trauma, and life transitions. I also have experience working with children and adolescents. You can contact me at jess.white@okstate.edu or (918) 594-8568 $15 for general admission $25 Adult Beverage admission includes 3 drink tickets $200 Table for 8 people which includes unlimited drinks for your table Proceeds go toward Tulsa Pride 2017. Click corresponding link above to purchase tickets. For more information contact olivia.cotter@okeq.org *Tickets for February have sold out, March Pride Bingo tickets are now available. Sisters In Song present: Romance & Chocolates 2017 - "How Deep Is Your Love?" Saturday, March 25, 2017, 6:00 p.m. Eastside Christian Church Fellowship Hall 1438 S. Indianapolis Tulsa OK 74112 6:00 PM Hor D'oerves and wine with social mingling 6:45 PM Dinner with wine and Concert featuring 70's music $30/person Brendan Glon Brendon is available for appointments from 8-3pm on Tuesday and from 2-6pm on Wednesdays. He is experienced with working with clients in the rainbow community, including sexual or affectional orientation, gender identity, spirituality, trauma history, depression, anxiety, and social issues. He works from a values oriented and humanistic theoretical model. Contact Brendon atglon@okstate.edu or by contacting the OSU Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 594-8568 2017 Equality Gala Saturday, April 29th, 2017, 6:30 pm Cox Business Center 100 Civic Center, Tulsa, OK 74103 Third Street and Houston Avenue With special guests Meredith Baxter and Comedian Suzanne Westenhoefer Alison Anthony and Mark Wilson - Honorary Chairs Paul Allen and Debbie McDaniel - Chairs (t Oklahomans for equality Ticket purchases and sponsorship information here (No ticket sales will be available at the door.) Fallyn Lee Fallyn Lee graduated with a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Ball State University in 2015. She is currently a doctoral student in Oklahoma State University's Counseling 4/24/26, 3:40 PM �OkEq eNews March 8th, 2017 5 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-8th--2017.ht... Psychology program. Fallyn has experience working with intimate partner violence, sexual assault, spiritual concerns, and trauma. She has also worked with children and adolescents using both talk and play therapy. Contact Fallyn at fallynl@ostatemail.okstate.edu (918) 594-8568 Non-Binary Support Group 4 Third Wednesday of each month from 7-9 p.m. A new support group for folks who identify with non-binary genders, including but not limited to, genderqueer, genderfluid, agender, bigender, neutrois, genderflux, and more. This group will be a safe space to discuss our identities, receive support, and build a strong nonbinary community in Tulsa. For information contact Vic Wiener at vfwiener@gmail.com 4/ AU 4/29 COLORAD 5/6 HOUSTON 5/13 BYE 5/20 AUSTIN 5/rl @ COLORADO 6/3 BYE 6/ID SAN ANTDNm 6/l7 @IOWA SOS Group HOME FIELD EAST CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL 12150 EAST 11TH ST TULSA Oil 14128 Oklahomans for Equality 2017 Pride Mural project The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center and OkEq are excited to announce the 2017 Pride Mural project. The upcoming renovation and subsequent repainting scheduled for fall have offered up a unique opportunity to put our Pride out there for all to see this summer. Mondays 7:00 pm This open Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) Recovery and Sobriety Group meets every Monday at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information, visit www.SOSTulsa.org Live Free! Coming Out Workshop 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of the month 7:00 - 8:00 pm. ComingOut@OkEq.org Facilitated by James Prather April and May seem like a pretty good time to do the work. Paintings should be done by May 28th, so that all is all ready for Pride Month kick off on June 2nd with the Rainbow Run. Mural spaces are designated as 12ft tall and 15ft wide and face the existing parking lot. Designs may be created by an individual or group . All materials will be supplied by the artist(s). OkEq is supplying only space, and no remuneration or compensation for the artwork, just the exposure for all of Tulsa to see in the gateway to downtown! If you are interested in this once in a lifetime opportunity please send sketches of your idea to Jose.Vega@okeq.org by March 17, 2017. The chosen concepts will be announced on March 24, 2017 via e-mail and e-news. Work may begin April 1st. OkEq will provide scaffolding for the safety of the artists Voting for the People's Choice award will take place in person at the center through May 29th - June 2nd with a suggested donation of $1 for each vote. 70% of all proceeds will go to the winning artist or group. Results to be announced at Pride on June 3rd. Brought to You Bi the Letter B Second Tuesday and fourth Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. The group is open to all bi, pan, queer, fluid folks and their allies. UAL· 4/24/26, 3:40 PM �OkEq eNews March 8th, 2017 6 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-8th--2017.ht... Tulsa Metro Softball League SAGE Tulsa (Service & Advocacy For Gay Elders) TMSL 2017 Spring Season Sundays March 26 - May 21, 2017 12:00 - 4:00 p.m. Carl Smith Sports Complex 17120 E. 21st St., Tulsa, OK 74134 Hey TMSL members and fans! As the weather begins to warm up, it only means one thing: SOFTBALL SEASON! TMSL 2017 Spring Season is just right around the corner! Season will begin on Sunday, March 26th and will last 9 Sundays until May 21st, exluding Mother's Day and Easter weekends. Game times will be from 12pm-4pm at Carl Smith Sports Complex. Cost is $40/person. Anyone and everyone is welcome to join, so grab your friends and sign up today as we go into our 7th year of laughter, fun, a little bit of competition, and life long friendships! For those of you who are curious about the Gay Softball World Series, 2017 GSWS will be in Portland, OR! The dates are September 3rd to September 10th. If you as a team or player have any questions/interest regarding GSWS, please give us a shout and we will gladly help you! Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan ■ If you have any other questions or inquiries, please do not hestitate to contact us at info@tulsametrosoftball.com . We look forward to seeing you out this year! TMSL Board Tulsa Area Prime Timers Registration is open at: htosports.com You can also check out TSML on Facebook Volunteers of the Month March 2017 Jonathan Green Jonathan has been volunteering at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center since June of 2016. They felt like OKEQ would be a great place to meet people and get non profit experience. Since volunteering they have enjoyed getting to see all the work that goes into the programming offered at Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq). "The staff and volunteers all work really hard to make every program and event a success" Jonathan says. Jonathan has made new friends in their time at OkEq and believes the staff to be wonderful human beings. They would highly recommend volunteering at OkEq to anyone who is looking for a way to support the LGBTQ community. Jonathan states, "for a relatively small commitment, front desk volunteers ensure that the day to day operations of the center run smoothly." 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 Yoga by Zach One of Jonathan's favorite aspects of OkEq is the monthly show in the gallery. They say "The work shown there varies greatly and I think that is important for a community space. Young artists and seasoned professionals alike get the chance to show their art to an audience outside the typical art scene." When they are not volunteering, they are working on their own art, going to local punk and metal shows, and playing board games with friends. Jonathan is excited to have some of their art shown at OkEq for the first time this April in the Oklahoma Figure Art Alliance group exhibition. We thank you for your dedication Jonathan! If you would like to volunteer contact Jose Vega at jose.vega@okeq.org March Video eNews $5.00 per Session v Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:30 pm (First time interview required before attending) Email sharon.queen@okeq.org The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. Lambda Al-Anon Group Every Friday 7 p.m. Equality Center Pride Store Show your pride with one (or more) of our colorful pride buttons. Available in the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Pride Store. Prices vary from $1.00 - $3.00 Survivors of Incest Anonymous Every Saturday 12:30 pm SIA strives to empower those who have survived childhood sexual abuse (who are not abusing any child), who want to become survivors and thrivers. For more information, visit siawso.org 4/24/26, 3:40 PM �OkEq eNews March 8th, 2017 7 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-8th--2017.ht... Be sure to "Like" the OkEq Pride Store Facebook page to keep up with the new items and new sale items Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library "Eyes Right!: Challenging the Right Wing Backlash" By: Chip Berlet Game Night Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno The urgent essays in Eyes Right! show how to counter right-wing corporate, religious and political agendas, and defend democracy and diversity. With chapters covering attacks on immigrants, gay men and lesbians, people of color, environmentalists, artists, and educators, this anthology shows how disparate groups are linked by the overarching anti-democratic objectives of the right-wing offensive. Find this selection and more by visiting the Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library . REVERSED AND REMANDED January 18, 2017 Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Room Rentals The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has many spaces for your next meeting or event. To check dates, reserve your next event or receive pricing information, contact sharon.queen@okeq.org Stop by for a quick view of the Event Center and pick up a space rental sheet. REVERSED AND REMANDED Unanimous Decision by the Oklahoma Supreme Court. This decision allows "ANY" adult adoptee a way out of legal adoption and does not apply to under age adoptions. This decision opens the door to others seeking exit of similar "ADULT" adoptions through the Oklahoma courts for whatever reason deemed in the best interest of the "ADULT" adoptee. We wish to thank Attorney Michael C. Redman for a very long battle and for a courageous presentation of the facts and reasons that convinced the courts in this case Congratulations Jared Bruce and Bruce Schultz Thank you for removing the impediments that kept many Oklahoma same-sex couples from being able to marry. EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and community. Workforce Oklahoma Access Point Open every day Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-by-step instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. Support group meeting once a week starting January 2017 for adu ts in the Stillwater, 0 lahoma State, and surrounding community H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Friday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 7 pm Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. genderqueer, 4/24/26, 3:40 PM �OkEq eNews March 8th, 2017 8 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-8th--2017.ht... Intimate Partner Violence& Sexual Assault Survivor Support Group First Wednesday of each month from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Domestic violence is the use of physical, sexual, threatening or emotional force to frighten, intimidate and control an intimate partner. This support and educational group is for individuals who have survived domestic violence and are ready to explore their personal healing process and find hope. The group will provide emotional support, information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal, and may include specific goals such as creating a safety plan, reducing risk of future violence, increasing positive coping skills and addressing the impact of trauma. Sexual assault is any forced or coerced sexual activity, such as unwanted touching or forced penetration committed against a person's will or without consent. This support group will meet together to discuss their experiences, share ideas, and provide emotional support for one another. Additionally, highly trained providers will offer information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal. Specific goals for sessions may include crises stabilization, safety planning, increasing selfregulatory skills, addressing trauma through cognitive processing, reconnecting to support systems, family and the community, and preventing re-victimization. Small Busine s ender/Borro\-\ er Matchmaking & Resource E ent 1 All services are free of charge, and confidentiality is paramount. For more information contact Jim Scholl at 918.631.2722. Tu~ a" March 9 2017 Th r i1· ,w cfwrg cir thi • ei-e11t WHO : R ·pr · · ·ntativc from I btmk . • ·rtificd d ·vclopmcnt c mpanic •. and allernati .o will b on hand to m et withe: i. ti ng and . tan -up bu in . o di unding fo : Bu ·in an ion dcrriiz tti n ·uuc an MISSION: Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. ntr p, n ·eds Lo multiple lender in sch ·<luted. one-on-one 15 • WHE : Thur ·day, March 9. 017 9:00 a .m. - Toby Jenkins Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org :0 p.m. ·am u , Trainin Olivia Cotter Office Manager Olivia.Cotter@OkEq.org 4/24/26, 3:40 PM �OkEq eNews March 8th, 2017 9 of 12 "'-._ https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-8th--2017.ht... .,...,, SntoJ/ •u•bt•JI 11.u...,r<• __/ "'---------Sharon Queen Facilities Coordinator Sharon.Queen@OkEq.org Jose Vega Program Coordinator Jose.Vega@OkEq.org Alex Wade Special Projects Alex.Wade@OkEq.org 4/24/26, 3:40 PM �OkEq eNews March 8th, 2017 10 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-8th--2017.ht... Please join The College of Monarchs, Board of Directors and Membership of The Imperial Court of All Oklahoma for Hotel Information Renaissance Hotel and Convention Center 6808 S. 107th E. Ave Tulsa, Oklahoma 74133 (918) 307-2600 or (918) 307-4033 Please call for reservations and ask for Imperial Court of All Oklahoma's Room Block (Ends March 10th) $99.00 per night Ticket Information Early Bird Weekend Package (Ends March 30, 2017) - $90 Weekend Package (after March 30, 2017) - $100 Friday Night, Out of Town Show (and Bar Crawl) - $25 Saturday Night, Coronation Ceremony (includes Plated Dinner) - $50 Sunday Morning, Victory Brunch -$25 Vist the ICAO Website Webstore to purchase tickets - http://www.impcourtok.org/apps/webstore/ Program Advertising Ad Deadline is Friday, March 3, 2017 Send in JPG or PDF format lndside F~nt Cover (Color Only) $125 Inside Back Cover (Color Only) S125 Full Page ln1ide (B & W Only) $100 >WI P,ge I n - (8 & W Only) $75 for complete details and Ad forms visit our website - http://www.impcourtok.org/program-ad-information Complete Coronation X Information can be found on our Facebook ICAO Coronation Page and on our ICAO Website (www.impcourtok.com) 4/24/26, 3:40 PM �OkEq eNews March 8th, 2017 11 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-8th--2017.ht... armor THE CANYONS AT BLACKJACK RIDGE 1801 N. 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Using "The Golden Rule" as our guide for compassionate living, you are asked to sign the pledge to "make Tulsa golden." The "Make Tulsa Golden" campaign encourages each of us to increase compassion in Tulsa communities by pledging to treat others as we wish to be treated. If you are willing to make that pledge, please select the link below to be added to the list of groups and individuals working together to Make Tulsa Golden. MAKE~ Sign the Pledge Here After indicating your pledge, you can download our Make Tulsa Golden pledge certificate. --- foOLDEN For more information visit compassionatetulsa.org r--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------, :C·):tSH Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Hours: Mon - Sat Noon-9 p.m. | Sun Noon-6 p.m. Oklahomans for Equality | 621 E. 4th Street | Tulsa, OK 74120 | 918.743.4297 www.okeq.org I I ~--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------~ 4/24/26, 3:40 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/bae9ae2b09a33deda7f4edfd7a5aa6c1.pdf 2feeb9a175dcfd32819cdb5dc7a46734 PDF Text Text OkEq eNews March 16th, 2017 1 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-16th--2017.... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq eNews March 16th, 2017 okl.ihom:ms for equ.ility news In This Issue Kelly Kirby CPA Mark Linholm & Kenneth Joslin Sponsor the Day Miss Richfield 1981 Family Ties - 2017 Equality Gala 2016 Donation Tax Donation Letters Tulsa Pride Bingo F ~ J'ay1toii Rental Property Bookkeep1n9 r 980 Sisters In Song Volunteer of the Month Cityscape Mortgage 2017 Turn About Show Guys Dine Too First Thursday Art Opening. 2017 Pride Mural project Equality Business Alliance Mixer Tulsa Threat 2017 Schedule Tulsa Metro Softball League March Video eNews Let us help you file your 2016 tax returns! Pride Store Rainbow Library REVERSED AND REMANDED Stillwater Gender SUpport Tulsa Mr. Leather Kelly Kirby CPA Certified Public Accountant I.C.A.O. Monarch X Elections I.C.A.O. Coronation X Miss Jolt Jackpot Golf Classic Compassionate Tulsa a professional corporation (918) 747-5466 4815 S Harvard, Ste 205 Tulsa, OK 74135 OkEq Board Meeting 7 p.m. Thursday, March 16 Dennis R. Neill Equality Center admin@kkirby.com www.kkirby.com IV\- All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. OkEq Art Exhibition r-o~ue,LV\,g Tl1Lbo~eaux: Tl1e Tax Tl1ev-apkj Dog Proudly serving Oklahoma's LGBTQ community since 1982. Mark Linholm & Kenneth Joslin Sponsor the Day March 19, 2017 4/24/26, 3:42 PM �OkEq eNews March 16th, 2017 2 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-16th--2017.... The March Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature the works of Josh New in a show titled "Intimate Viewing", beginning with a reception on Thursday, March 2nd from 6-9pm and continuing throughout the month. Mark and Kenneth are sponsoring the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center on March 19 in honor of their 5th wedding anniversary and nearly 20 years as a couple. Congratulations Mark & Kenneth! Josh New's works feature a series of portraits honing-in on people with intimate tattoos. So often tattoos carry with them intensely personal memories, feelings, or mottos that are chosen to be indelibly marked on bodies. They can be to remember a loved one or special event; they can represent a location, a mantra, or an eternal goal. Often these special images and words are hidden from every day view and only glimpsed in moments of extreme vulnerability. If you would like to sponsor the center to honor your special day click here • Birthdays - Yours, your spouses, your children, your parents, your friends, even your dog's • Anniversary's - Wedding, sobriety, adoption, coming out date • To honor a loved one's memory • Special events • Mothers day, Fathers day, any holiday. • Just because Kenneth Joslin and Mark Linholm pictured with their daughter Audrey Linholm in Times Square on their wedding day. Miss Richfield 1981 Saturday, March 18, 8:00 p.m. Tulsa Performing Arts Center - John H. Williams Theater 110 E 2nd St, Tulsa, OK 74103 In her all new show, "2020 Vision," Miss Richfield 1981 offers a survival guide for the new world. With comedic songs, videos, and her unique take on audience participation, Miss Richfield will help calm any post-election panic and provide tools to prevent the apocalypse! Miss Richfield 1981 dedicates her life to the friendly citizens and responsible merchants of her hometown Richfield, MN. Her live performances across the country receive critical acclaim with The New York Post declaring Miss R "the must-see act in Provincetown" and The Chicago Sun-Times describing her as "Garrison Keillor meets Mary Tyler Moore." Miss R's wide appeal includes riotous appearances on "The Tonight Show" & "Today" on NBC, "Cake Boss" on TLC, and "Watch What Happens Live" on Bravo, along with being a national spokesperson for Orbitz and Palm Springs, CA. Each year her schedule of more than 100 shows sell out theaters and nightclubs across the country, including a summer residence at the Crown & Anchor in Provincetown, MA, and frequent tours with Atlantis Events cruise ships and resorts. Family Ties 2020 UISION R u1Jil,A. ~ FCR 0£ l£W \01.D This event is a benefit for Oklahomans for Equality. Click here for ticket information. 2017 Equality Gala Saturday, April 29th, 2017, 6:30 pm Cox Business Center 100 Civic Center, Tulsa, OK 74103 Third Street and Houston Avenue Family Ties is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBT parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Family Ties contact olivia.cotter@okeq.org With special guests Meredith Baxter and Comedian Suzanne Westenhoefer Lawyer in the Library March 8 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Lawyer in the Library is an opportunity to meet with a lawyer about topics such as family law (divorce, paternity, custody, child support), landlord/tenant , estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment necessary.. Alison Anthony and Mark Wilson - Honorary Chairs Keep Coming Back Meditation Group Paul Allen and Debbie McDaniel - Chairs ~ oklahomans for equality Ticket purchases and sponsorship information here (No ticket sales will be available at the door.) Every Monday from 6:30 to 7:30 2016 Donation Tax Donation Letters This Narcotics Anonymous meditation meeting has a group meditation followed by reading NA literature and sharing. 4/24/26, 3:42 PM �OkEq eNews March 16th, 2017 3 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-16th--2017.... Tax receipts for donations made to Oklahomans for Equality in 2016 were recently mailed. If you have not received your tax receipt or have questions regarding your receipt, please contact Paul Allen, OkEq Treasurer, paul.allen@OkEq.org 2017 Tulsa Pride Bingo March 25, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 Join us for March's Tulsa Pride Bingo 2017. The beautiful and outrageous Nicole Carrington will be our host once again. Nicole has invited Rainbow Granny and Trailer Trash Teresa to join her for our biggest pride fundraiser this Pride season. Super Hot DJ Crystal will be spinning the beat for our rapid rounds of Pride Bingo and DJing our Lip Sync Contest. $15 for general admission Everyone is welcome regardless of age race sexual identity or religion, the only requirement for membership is the desire to stop using drugs. There are no dues or fees. We are not affiliated with any outside organization and are selfsupporting through our own contributions. Whether you have a dollar for the basket or not please join us and keep coming back. For more information contact, Deborah Spradlin at deborahspradlin2013@gmail.com Healthcare Navigator $25 Adult Beverage admission includes 3 drink tickets $200 Table for 8 people which includes unlimited drinks for your table Proceeds go toward Tulsa Pride 2017. Click corresponding link above to purchase tickets. For more information contact olivia.cotter@okeq.org *Tickets for March bingo have sold out. Then next Pride Bingo will be April 15. Sisters In Song present: Romance & Chocolates 2017 - "How Deep Is Your Love?" Saturday, March 25, 2017, 6:00 p.m. Eastside Christian Church Fellowship Hall 1438 S. Indianapolis Tulsa OK 74112 By Appointment Do you need assistance with open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare? Meet with Mary Jones, Planned Parenthood's Healthcare Navigator. She will be more than happy to help anyone and everyone who is interested in enrolling with the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare. Contact Mary Jones at 918-587-4621 or mary.jones@ppheartland.org Counseling Services 6:00 PM Hor D'oerves and wine with social mingling 6:45 PM Dinner with wine and Concert featuring 70's music $30/person Counselors are donating their services to Oklahomans for Equality. Please be patient when setting up appointment times. It can take up to 2 weeks for them to find an available time to see you. Come join us for an great evening of 70's music, including the Bee Gees, Queen, Joe Cocker, Pat Benetar and others. Tickets are $30/person and include wine, gnoshies, dinner with wine, and chocolates and champagne for desert in addition to the concert. There will also be raffle tickets available for a Samsung 55" 4K UHD Smart TV, a XBox 1 with a game and controller and a $30 Best Buy gift card. Please contact 918-630-9794 for tickets or more information. Just remember, seating is limited and you sure don't want to miss out on a fantastic time!!!! Volunteer of the Month March 2017 Jonathan Green Jonathan has been volunteering at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center since June of 2016. They felt like OKEQ would be a great place to meet people and get non profit experience. Since volunteering they have enjoyed getting to see all the work that goes into the programming offered at Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq). "The staff and volunteers all work really hard to make every program and event a success" Jonathan says. Dr. Kurt Choate Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a Sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required Contact Dr. Kurt Choate, LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org Jonathan has made new friends in their time at OkEq and believes the staff to be wonderful human beings. They would highly recommend volunteering at OkEq to anyone who is looking for a way to support the LGBTQ community. Jonathan states, "for a relatively small commitment, front desk volunteers ensure that the day to day operations of the center run smoothly." One of Jonathan's favorite aspects of OkEq is the monthly show in the gallery. They say "The work shown there varies greatly and I think that is important for a community space. Young artists and seasoned professionals alike get the chance to show their art to an audience outside the typical art scene." When they are not volunteering, they are working on their own art, going to local punk and metal shows, and playing board games with friends. Jonathan is excited to have some of their art shown at OkEq for the first time this April in the Oklahoma Figure Art Alliance group exhibition. We thank you for your dedication Jonathan! If you would like to volunteer contact Jose Vega at jose.vega@okeq.org Jenna Pike Tuesdays and Thursdays by appointment only. Gender identity, sexual orientation, mood or anxiety concerns, and/or individuals who have experienced a traumatic event. Appointments are required. Contact Jenna at jennifer.pike@okstate.edu (918) 594-8568 Tiffany Zwart Monday -Thursday by appointment only. 4/24/26, 3:42 PM �OkEq eNews March 16th, 2017 4 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-16th--2017.... Gender identity, sexual orientation, mood or anxiety concerns, and/or individuals who have experienced a traumatic event. Appointments are required. Contact Tiffany at tzwart@okstate.edu (918) 594-8568 Andria Whipple Monday -Thursday by appointment only. Issues surrounding gender identity, sexual orientation, mood or anxiety concerns, and/or individuals who have experienced a traumatic event. Appointments are required. Contact Andria at andria.whipple@okstate.edu (918) 594-8568 - ·" .•, -. ··-;:..:,v•if' ' \:.:, . .• ' ~ \ ~ ~ · Jess White I am available for appointments on Tuesday from 8am-4pm and Thursday from 8am-11:30am . I have experience working with anxiety, depression, gender identity, sexual/affectional orientation, trauma, and life transitions. I also have experience working with children and adolescents. You can contact me at jess.white@okstate.edu or (918) 594-8568 Brendan Glon Brendon is available for appointments from 8-3pm on Tuesday and from 2-6pm on Wednesdays. He is experienced with working with clients in the rainbow community, including sexual or affectional orientation, gender identity, spirituality, trauma history, depression, anxiety, and social issues. He works from a values oriented and humanistic theoretical model. Contact Brendon atglon@okstate.edu or by contacting the OSU Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 594-8568 Fallyn Lee Fallyn Lee graduated with a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Ball State University in 2015. She is currently a doctoral student in Oklahoma State University's Counseling 4/24/26, 3:42 PM �OkEq eNews March 16th, 2017 5 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-16th--2017.... Psychology program. Fallyn has experience working with intimate partner violence, sexual assault, spiritual concerns, and trauma. She has also worked with children and adolescents using both talk and play therapy. Contact Fallyn at fallynl@ostatemail.okstate.edu (918) 594-8568 Non-Binary Support Group Third Wednesday of each month from 7-9 p.m. A new support group for folks who identify with non-binary genders, including but not limited to, genderqueer, genderfluid, agender, bigender, neutrois, genderflux, and more. This group will be a safe space to discuss our identities, receive support, and build a strong nonbinary community in Tulsa. For information contact Vic Wiener at vfwiener@gmail.com SOS Group Mondays 7:00 pm This open Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) Recovery and Sobriety Group meets every Monday at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information, visit www.SOSTulsa.org Live Free! Coming Out Workshop 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of the month 7:00 - 8:00 pm. ComingOut@OkEq.org Facilitated by James Prather Brought to You Bi the Letter B Second Tuesday and fourth Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Guys Dine Too Tuesday April 4, 6:30 p.m. Burn Co. Barbeque 1738 S. Boston Ave., Tulsa, OK 74119 Cost of the dinner will be around $25-$30. This will include your dinner, dessert and drink. Alcohol and Beer are not included in this price but the bar will be open. Adam at BurnCo BBQ is opening the doors of his restaurant just for our group. So everyone please be sure to thank him and his employees for their time and great food. The group is open to all bi, pan, queer, fluid folks and their allies. If you are coming please RSVP. I need a headcount for the reservation. We have always loved cooking and enjoyed the primal fulfillment of doing it over wood fire. Adam Myers experience at Tulsa based Hasty Bake Charcoal Grills, combined with Robby Corcoran's decade plus experience in the restaurant industry comes together to create a truly distinctive flavor. After successful endeavors as caterers, Burn Co BBQ was launched in January of 2011. Utilizing utilitarian décor and amenities, Burn Co focuses on the food, crafting a " one of a kind", Backyard BBQ Flavor. We cut our coleslaw by hand, trim and smoke our meats daily, and relish the finest bits and pieces of all meats. We offer local products when possible, and are always trying to figure out how to shock and wow our customers with exclusive specials. 4/24/26, 3:42 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/0e0b73603e572cfd3cf572cec7e4505d.pdf b9c6620ad7340059b7b3c7c9a43b2a5a PDF Text Text OkEq eNews January 4th, 2017 1 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-4th--2017.... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq eNews e First Thursday Art Opening January 4th, 2017 oklahomans for equality news In This Issue First Thursday Art Opening Tulsa Pride Bingo Volunteer of the Month January Video eNews People to Watch: Jose Vega Oklahoma Wedding Show Thursday January 5, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neil Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Equality Business Alliance Mixer Women's March on Oklahoma The January Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature the works of Behnaz Sohrabian beginning with a reception on Thursday, January 5th and continuing throughout the month. Born and educated in Tehran, Iran, Behnaz Sohrabian started painting as a small child of 10 and continued her passion professionally from then on. She received a BS in Applied Chemistry, a BA in Painting and a Master of Arts in Art Studies. After receiving her master's degree, she immigrated to Oklahoma to be near family. Speaking about her work, Behnaz comments, "My work is about me, my life, being a woman and the struggles that women still face in this era. I paint women as people- strong people with depth and power. I paint them as delicate and sensitive-- but not weak." With her love for art, Behnaz hopes her work can inspire the array of objectified women around the globe. Behnaz has been a recognizable presence at several art exhibitions around the globe. Her works has been displayed locally, nationally and internationally; she has been lauded with awards. In closing, she says, "My aim is just to paint simply, apply easy brush stokes, emphasize on light and shadow, and the dynamics between the subject and background". Women's Self Defense Training Men's Self Defense Training Advocacy Training Day The Versailles Masquerade Ball Pride Store Rainbow Library Compassionate Tulsa Secret Ink Tattoo - Recognition 2017 I.C.A.O. Fetish Ball The show begins with a reception on Thursday, January 5th from 6-9pm where there will be a door prize drawn of the artist's work; the show continues throughout the month. www.okeq.org OkEq Board Meeting 7 p.m. Thursday, January 12 Dennis R. Neill Equality Center All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. 2017 Tulsa Pride Bingo January 14, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 OkEq Art Exhibition Join us for our first Tulsa Pride Bingo of 2017. The beautiful and outrageous Nicole Carrington will be our host once again. Nicole has invited Rainbow Granny and Trailer Trash Teresa to join her for our biggest pride fundraiser this Pride season. Super Hot DJ Crystal will be spinning the beat for our rapid rounds of Pride Bingo and DJing our Lip Sync Contest. $15 for general admission $25 Adult Beverage admission includes 3 drink tickets $200 T able for 8 people which includes unlimited drinks for your table. Proceeds go toward Tulsa Pride 2017. Click corresponding link above to purchase tickets. For more information contact olivia.cotter@okeq.org Volunteer of the Month January 2017 Steve Luper The December Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature the works of Dr. Adrian Sturdevant beginning with a reception on Thursday, December 1st from 6-9pm and continuing throughout the month. Dr. Adrian Sturdevant lives and practices in Fayetteville, Arkansas. He began painting approximately 6 years ago and although mostly self-taught, his art has developed and flourished through mentoring by several established studio artists. Adrian's work is primarily in oil on canvas and board; he has exhibited his paintings in solo and group exhibitions throughout the region. Steve began volunteering at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center in Sept 2015. He needed a volunteer job for a scholarship that he receives from the Cherokee Nation. He chose to apply at OKEQ because he wanted to work closer to the LGBTQ+ community after coming out. Steve likes helping people when he can but thinks he's most grateful for the people he meets and the friends he has made. He says "I think the Equality Center has changed me for the better and I'd probably be a whole different person right now if I hadn't discovered it." When Steve is not volunteering he is a film major at the University of Tulsa with a minor in creative writing and women and gender studies. He states " I've recently made a package on Standing Rock that was featured on the campus' new program TUTV. I'm also in the Alliance Française de Tulsa." Family Ties Steve says he is i ntensely grateful for the Gender Outreach programs at the center. "I've never come away 4/24/26, 3:20 PM �OkEq eNews January 4th, 2017 2 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-4th--2017.... from something feeling as self-affirmed as I have when I've been able to go to some of the meetings." Steve would definitely recommend volunteering at the Equality Center. "Maybe you just want to be closer to the LGBTQ+ community - this is perfect you. When I started volunteering I was in a real tough place and the overwhelming feeling of being alone followed me around everyday. Coming to the center has helped me learn self-acceptance and has given me more strength. I've learned lessons in perseverance from the people I've met. At the center, no one is going to try and dissect you or intrude unless you want to share, you're free to be yourself as quietly or as loudly as you want. In Oklahoma, places like this are hard to find." We thank you for your passion Steve! If you would like to volunteer contact Jose Vega at jose.vega@okeq.org January Video eNews Family Ties is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBT parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Family Ties contact olivia.cotter@okeq.org Lawyer in the Library December 14 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Lawyer in the Library is an opportunity to meet with a lawyer about topics such as family law (divorce, paternity, custody, child support), landlord/tenant , estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment necessary.. Keep Coming Back Meditation Group Jose Vega Named One of Tulsa World's People to Watch Every Monday from 6:30 to 7:30 In videos on the Oklahomans for Equality website, Jose Vega spends three minutes explaining the nonprofit's monthly events and tidbits like the biography of its gallery's featured artist. Each month, Vega has fun with the videos. He was zombie hunting in October and doing a mannequin challenge in November. He has become a familiar face through his video vignettes. Since becoming program director at the Equality Center about a year ago, the 24year-old has upped the visibility of the nonprofit through trendy media posts. Previously, most information was circulated in a weekly email. "Nowadays, people love Facebook, Instagram and videos. I knew we needed to move in that direction with more video and social media," Vega said. Vega plays several roles in his job including directing next year's 35th Pride Parade in Tulsa. He stresses that the Equality Center is a home for all people. "We respect everyone. ... I want to take part in every aspect of equality." Vega, a first-generation Mexican American, is a 2010 graduate of Webster High School. His father arrived in the U.S. without authorization and was later granted a legal avenue to become a resident. The experience of being a child of an undocumented immigrant shaped him. Vega sits on the Greater Tulsa Area Hispanic Affairs Commission and supports Dream Act Oklahoma, which seeks immigration reform starting with the creation of a path to legal residency for undocumented adults brought into the country as children. Among his passions is coordinating the Tulsa Mayor's Youth Council. It places a high school student as a liaison for each of the city's commissions and introduces youth to public affairs. This Narcotics Anonymous meditation meeting has a group meditation followed by reading NA literature and sharing. Everyone is welcome regardless of age race sexual identity or religion, the only requirement for membership is the desire to stop using drugs. There are no dues or fees. We are not affiliated with any outside organization and are selfsupporting through our own contributions. Whether you have a dollar for the basket or not please join us and keep coming back. For more information contact, Deborah Spradlin at deborahspradlin2013@gmail.com Vega participated in the council as a high school senior and advocated to reinstate the program after it was disbanded by a previous group of city councilors. He has been leading it since it was revived two years ago. "They are next in the future for Tulsa. They will, hopefully, stay here and make our city better," he said. Ginnie Graham 918-581-8376 ginnie.graham@tulsaworld.com Twitter: @GinnieGraham http://m.tulsaworld.com/news/local/people-to-watch-jose-vega-a-strong-voice-for-equality/article_6e5724b1-a760-573b-8995abb91b650a73.html?mode=jqm Oklahoma Wedding Show Saturday, January 14, 2017, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Expo Square Central Park Hall 1701 S. Sandusky Ave., Tulsa, OK 74112 LOVE IN BLOOM Each couple shares a distinctive story. At the Oklahoma Wedding Show, couples can find the vendors and wedding experts that can help make the big day a truly unique experience. Make sure to stop by the Oklahomans for Equality booth during the show. For more details check out Oklahoma Magazine online. Healthcare Navigator Thursdays 1-4 p.m. beginning Do you need assistance with open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare? Meet with Mary Jones, Planned Parenthood's Healthcare Navigator. She will be more than happy to help anyone and everyone who is interested in enrolling with the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare. Contact Mary Jones at 918-587-4621 or mary.jones@ppheartland.org Counseling Services Counselors are donating their services to Oklahomans for Equality. Please be patient when setting up appointment times. It can take up to 2 weeks for them 4/24/26, 3:20 PM �OkEq eNews January 4th, 2017 3 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-4th--2017.... ._,,,,, to find an available time to see you. The OKLAHOMA EDDING - -- SHOW Saturday JANUARY 14 10AM TO 4 PM Expo Square • Central Park Hall • Tulsa Dr. Kurt Choate Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a Sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required Contact Dr. Kurt Choate, LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org Equality Business Alliance Mixer Wednesday January 18, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Hosted by Hyatt regency Tulsa 100 E 2nd St, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74103 Jenna Pike Tuesdays and Thursdays by appointment only. Gender identity, sexual orientation, mood or anxiety concerns, and/or individuals who have experienced a traumatic event. Appointments are required. Contact Jenna at jennifer.pike@okstate.edu ---(918) 594-8568 E UALITY Business Alliance The January EBA mixer will be hosted by Hyatt Regency Tulsa. The Hyatt Regency Tulsa is located in the heart of Oklahoma's vibrant business, entertainment and cultural districts. The downtown Tulsa hotel overlooks the scenic gardens of the Williams Center Complex and is only eight miles from Tulsa International Airport. Adjoined via skybridge to Williams Towers, the luxury, high-rise Tulsa hotel is adjacent to the famous Tulsa Performing Arts Center and just a few walking blocks from the Cox Convention Center, BOK Center and over 51 restaurants and bars. Please be advised we will only validate self-parking in the attached garage. HYATT For more information on rooms, rates and amenities click here or follow the event on Facebook. REGENCY. Tiffany Zwart Monday -Thursday by appointment only. Gender identity, sexual orientation, mood or anxiety concerns, and/or individuals who have experienced a traumatic event. Appointments are required. Contact Tiffany at tzwart@okstate.edu (918) 594-8568 The Equality Business Alliance networking mixers are terrific venues for you to meet prospective clients. Mixers are open to non-members as well as EBA members. Be sure to bring business cards, business information, brochures, etc. Hosting a networking mixer is a great way to showcase your business. You may host at your establishment or use the Equality Center. If you would like to host a mixer, send an email to jose.vega@okeq.org for more information. Andria Whipple Monday -Thursday by appointment only. Issues surrounding gender identity, sexual orientation, mood or anxiety concerns, and/or individuals who have experienced a traumatic event. Appointments are required. Contact Andria at andria.whipple@okstate.edu ----(918) 594-8568 Women's March on Oklahoma Saturday, January 21, 10:00 a.m. Oklahoma State Capitol 2300 N Lincoln Blvd, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73105 Jess White I am available for appointments on Tuesday from 8am-4pm and 4/24/26, 3:20 PM �OkEq eNews January 4th, 2017 4 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-4th--2017.... Thursday from 8am-11:30am . I have experience working with anxiety, depression, gender identity, sexual/affectional orientation, trauma, and life transitions. I also have experience working with children and adolescents. You can contact me at jess.white@okstate.edu or (918) 594-8568 The Women's March is a national movement to unify and empower everyone who stands for human rights, civil liberties, and social justice for all. We gather in community to find healing and strength through tolerance, civility, and compassion. We welcome all people to join us as we unite locally and nationally. Join us on January 21st as we march in solidarity with our sister marches around the globe. To register and/or donate to the event, please visit either Eventbrite or Meetup at the links below. Eventbrite Meetup Please let us know how you can help by filling out the volunteer intake form. Thank you for your support! First Week of Women's Self Defense Training Tuesday, January 23, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Registration is open for the next free women's 7 week self-defense training session. This training will be held at Oklahomans For Equality 621 E 4th St, Tulsa, OK 74120 and requires a commitment to all 7 classes, this allows time to build muscle memory so that you can effectively use these life saving self-defense skills. Classes will be every other Monday starting at 7pm. Trans-women are welcome! Warrior Sisters is a non profit organization created by women for women. We teach real world self-defense skills emphasizing awareness, verbal and physical techniques. This training is open to women and girls and we ask that if you bring young girls that they are old enough to participate or entertain themselves without becoming a distraction to the group. For more information or to register for class please contact Jose Vega at Jose.vega@okeq.org First Week of Men's Self Defense Training Thursday, January 26, 7:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Brendan Glon Brendon is available for appointments from 8-3pm on Tuesday and from 2-6pm on Wednesdays. He is experienced with working with clients in the rainbow community, including sexual or affectional orientation, gender identity, spirituality, trauma history, depression, anxiety, and social issues. He works from a values oriented and humanistic theoretical model. Contact Brendon atglon@okstate.edu or by contacting the OSU Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 594-8568 Registration is open for the next free Men's 7 week self-defense training session. This training will be held at Oklahomans For Equality 621 E 4th St, Tulsa, OK 74120 and requires a commitment to all 7 classes, this allows time to build muscle memory so that you can effectively use these life saving self-defense skills. Classes will be every other Thursday starting at 7:30pm. Trans-men are welcome! For more information or to register for class please contact Jose Vega at Jose.vega@okeq.org Advocacy Training Day Saturday, January 28, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Highland Hall 1102 E Warner Ave, Guthrie, OK 73044 This training is for members and allies of Oklahoma's LGBTQ community and is sponsored by Oklahomans for Equality, PFLAG Oklahoma and Freedom Oklahoma. Objectives: 1. To provide an opportunity for statewide advocates to meet one another, form strong advocacy networks, and to become better informed about how to be an effective advocate on behalf of Oklahoma's LGBTQ community/families/friends 2. To inform audience about expected legislation during the 2017 Oklahoma Legislative session (begins Monday, February 6th) 3. To inform audience about legislative "mechanics" 4. To discuss effective advocacy strategies (as well as ineffective strategies) to influence Oklahoma legislators (these strategies can be applied to any advocacy work including local level (city council, school boards), state level (legislature), or national level (Congressional delegation) Fallyn Lee Fallyn Lee graduated with a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Ball State University in 2015. She is currently a doctoral student in Oklahoma State University's Counseling Psychology program. Fallyn has experience working with intimate partner violence, sexual assault, spiritual concerns, and trauma. She has also worked with children and adolescents using both talk and play therapy. Contact Fallyn at fallynl@ostatemail.okstate.edu (918) 594-8568 No cost; however, need to make reservation due to limited space. Email name/phone number to kayholladay@cox.net . The Versailles Masquerade Ball Saturday, February 11, 7:00 - 11:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 1t);(/1-{ea,ts &(( Presents Non-Binary Support Group 7he Versajffes MAS UERADE Third Wednesday of each month from 7-9 p.m. A new support group for folks who identify with non-binary genders, including but not limited to, genderqueer, genderfluid, agender, bigender, neutrois, genderflux, and more. This group will be a safe space to discuss our identities, receive support, and build a strong nonbinary community in Tulsa. For information contact Vic Wiener at vfwiener@gmail.com SOS Group 4/24/26, 3:20 PM �OkEq eNews January 4th, 2017 5 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-4th--2017.... Mondays 7:00 pm This open Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) Recovery and Sobriety Group meets every Monday at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information, visit www.SOSTulsa.org Live Free! Coming Out Workshop 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of the month 7:00 - 8:00 pm. ComingOut@OkEq.org Facilitated by James Prather Equality Center Pride Store New Oklahomans for Equality hoodies only $35.00 Brought to You Bi the Letter B Second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Be sure to "Like" the OkEq Pride Store Facebook page to keep up with the new items and new sale items The group is open to all bi, pan, queer, fluid folks and their allies. Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library "Neferet's Curse" By: P.C. Cast & Kristin Cast The White City, 1893: In turn-of-the-century Chicago, with the World's Fair bringing bustle and excitement to her home city, sixteen-year-old Emily Wheiler should be reveling in her youthful beauty and the excitement around her. But her whole life changed when her mother died, leaving her to be the Lady of Wheiler House. Her father, a powerful bank president, is at the center of an important social hub for the booming young city, and he needs Emily to do everything her mother would have - to be a good hostess and make sure the mansion runs smoothly. SAGE Tulsa (Service & Advocacy For Gay Elders) As Emily uneasily tries to replace her mother, she also longs for more... for love and a life of her own. When a handsome young man notices her at one of her father's parties, it seems that her hopes may finally be coming true. Until her father forbids her to see him - or any other man - and starts revealing a darkly violent side that even he can't understand. At last, afraid for her life and with nowhere to turn, Emily is Marked by a vampyre and brought to the Chicago House of Night, where she begins a magickal new life that should allow the wounds from her past to heal. But as she gains strength, and a powerful new name, she carries a dark need to wreak vengeance on the man she trusted most. II Find this selection and more by visiting the Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library . Compassionate Tulsa - Make Tulsa Golden Please join us in our city-wide campaign to "Make Tulsa Golden." Using "The Golden Rule" as our guide for compassionate living, you are asked to sign the pledge to "make Tulsa golden." The "Make Tulsa Golden" campaign encourages each of us to increase compassion in Tulsa communities by pledging to treat others as we wish to be treated. If you are willing to make that pledge, please select the link below to be added to the list of groups and individuals working together to Make Tulsa Golden. MAKE Sign the Pledge Here After indicating your pledge, you can download our Make Tulsa Golden pledge certificate. For more information visit compassionatetulsa.org Secret Ink Tattoo - Recognition 2017 Secret Ink Tattoo 317 S Lynn Riggs blvd Claremore, OK 74017 'u/J Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan -. .,GOLDEN Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for 4/24/26, 3:20 PM �OkEq eNews January 4th, 2017 6 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-4th--2017.... Recognition 2017 is a global campaign aimed at supporting the LGBT community to give back like no one has ever given before! I, Rich Wallace, owner of Secret Ink Tattoo, believe this community deserves recognition, equality and respect instead of the bullying, criticism, harassment, and ridicule they typically receive because of their lifestyle. This dedication event is intended to bring equality, harmony, peace and awareness within the LGBT community as well as to those who support them. Back in October of 2008, I sponsored a breast cancer awareness event that had over 3,000 would-be participants. I, working alone, was only able to do 477 of the breast cancer ribbon tattoos because the event was only scheduled for 24 hours. This year I sponsored another successful event for all causes, be it breast cancer, PTSD, domestic violence or whatever cause a person chose to represent their ribbon color of choice. Within a week of sponsoring this years' event I was challenged by a friend to do an event like no other, to show my support for a group of people that most others won't go out of their way to support. The LGBT community! Even if people don't have personal issues with the lifestyle or choices of these individuals, they won't openly show their support because they are afraid of the stigma and repercussions of doing so. I am not the type of person that is intimidated by that! Although I myself am not part of the LGBT community, I know and am friends with many people who are and I support their right to live and love however and whomever they choose!!! So I decided in early November to take on this challenge and make it my biggest tattoo marathon event ever. I am asking everyone to help me in this effort by pledging their support in order to make this event FREE for any and all who wish to participate and receive an equality tattoo to show their support at no charge! more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 Yoga by Zach Take A Class EVERY SUNDAY @4:30 pm $5.00 per Session For more information please visit: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/493868667/recognition-2017 v Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:30 pm (First time interview required before attending) Email sharon.queen@okeq.org The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. Lambda Al-Anon Group Every Friday 7 p.m. Hosted by ICP Roxxie Ray Starr ICP Trev or Darlin Ray Survivors of Incest Anonymous Every Saturday 12:30 pm SIA strives to empower those who have survived childhood sexual abuse (who are not abusing any child), who want to become survivors and thrivers. For more information, visit siawso.org Game Night Come one come all. Bring your favorite k:ink: and join us for a night of fun. Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno 4/24/26, 3:20 PM �OkEq eNews January 4th, 2017 7 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-4th--2017.... V Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Room Rentals The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has many spaces for your next meeting or event. To check dates, reserve your next event or receive pricing information, contact sharon.queen@okeq.org Stop by for a quick view of the Event Center and pick up a space rental sheet. EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and community. Workforce Oklahoma Access Point Open every day Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-by-step instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Friday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 7 pm Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. Guiding Right HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Beginning October 13 Guiding Right will be testing the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. Intimate Partner Violence Survivors Support Group Last Wednesday of each month from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Domestic violence is the use of physical, sexual, threatening or emotional force to frighten, intimidate and control an intimate partner. This support and educational group is for individuals who have survived domestic violence and are ready to explore their personal healing process and find hope. The group will provide emotional support, information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal, and may include specific goals such as creating a safety plan, reducing risk of future violence, increasing positive coping skills and addressing the impact of trauma. 4/24/26, 3:20 PM �OkEq eNews January 4th, 2017 8 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-4th--2017.... A specialized therapist will provide the free services, and confidentiality is paramount. For more information contact Jim Scholl at 918.631.2722 Sexual Assault Survivors Support Group Last Wednesday of each month from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Sexual assault is any forced or coerced sexual activity, such as unwanted touching or forced penetration committed against a person's will or without consent. This support group will meet together to discuss their experiences, share ideas, and provide emotional support for one another. Additionally, highly trained providers will offer information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal. Specific goals for sessions may include crises stabilization, safety planning, increasing selfregulatory skills, addressing trauma through cognitive processing, reconnecting to support systems, family and the community, and preventing re-victimization. All services are free of charge, and confidentiality is paramount. For more information contact Jim Scholl at 918.631.2722. MISSION: Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Toby Jenkins Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org Olivia Cotter Office Manager Olivia.Cotter@OkEq.org 4/24/26, 3:20 PM �OkEq eNews January 4th, 2017 9 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-4th--2017.... Sharon Queen Facilities Coordinator Sharon.Queen@OkEq.org Jose Vega Program Coordinator Jose.Vega@OkEq.org Alex Wade Special Projects Alex.Wade@OkEq.org r--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------, Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Hours: Mon - Sat Noon-9 p.m. | Sun Noon-6 p.m. Oklahomans for Equality | 621 E. 4th Street | Tulsa, OK 74120 | 918.743.4297 www.okeq.org I 4/24/26, 3:20 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/34ff05b069029f0c98c5796742b72aae.pdf a04ced639d24cd56738dfb2e088b7c48 PDF Text Text OkEq eNews March 29th, 2017 1 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-29th--2017.... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq eNews March 29th, 2017 okl.ihom:ms for equ.ility news In This Issue Kelly Kirby CPA Family Ties - 2017 Equality Gala 2017 Turn About Show Family Ties 2016 Donation Tax Donation Letters Volunteer of the Month Cityscape Mortgage F ~ J'ay1toii Rental Property Bookkeep1n9 r 980 Guys Dine Too First Thursday Art Opening. Suzanne Westenhoefer Comedy Show Fundraiser Tulsa Pride Bingo Equality Business Alliance Mixer Grateful Day Spaghetti Dinner & Awards - Banquet A Very Sordid Wedding Emma's Revolution Tulsa Threat 2017 Schedule Tulsa Metro Softball League Let us help you file your 2016 tax returns! Pride Store Rainbow Library REVERSED AND REMANDED Stillwater Gender SUpport Kelly Kirby CPA I.C.A.O. Coronation X Miss Jolt Jackpot Golf Classic Compassionate Tulsa Certified Public Accountant a professional corporation (918) 747-5466 4815 S Harvard, Ste 205 Tulsa, OK 74135 admin@kkirby.com OkEq Board Meeting 7 p.m. Thursday, March 16 Dennis R. Neill Equality Center All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. OkEq Art Exhibition www.kkirby.com IV\- r-o~ue,LV\,g Tl1Lbo~eaux: Tl1e Tax Tl1ev-apkj Dog Proudly serving Oklahoma's LGBTQ community since 1982. 2017 Equality Gala Saturday, April 29th, 2017, 6:30 pm Cox Business Center 100 Civic Center, Tulsa, OK 74103 Third Street and Houston Avenue 4/24/26, 3:42 PM �OkEq eNews March 29th, 2017 2 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-29th--2017.... The March Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature the works of Josh New in a show titled "Intimate Viewing", beginning with a reception on Thursday, March 2nd from 6-9pm and continuing throughout the month. With special guests Meredith Baxter and Comedian Suzanne Westenhoefer Josh New's works feature a series of portraits honing-in on people with intimate tattoos. So often tattoos carry with them intensely personal memories, feelings, or mottos that are chosen to be indelibly marked on bodies. They can be to remember a loved one or special event; they can represent a location, a mantra, or an eternal goal. Often these special images and words are hidden from every day view and only glimpsed in moments of extreme vulnerability. Alison Anthony and Mark Wilson - Honorary Chairs Paul Allen and Debbie McDaniel - Chairs Q. oklahomans for equality Ticket purchases and sponsorship information here (No ticket sales will be available at the door.) Family Ties Family Ties is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBT parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Family Ties contact olivia.cotter@okeq.org Lawyer in the Library March 8 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Lawyer in the Library is an opportunity to meet with a lawyer about topics such as family law (divorce, paternity, custody, child support), landlord/tenant , estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment necessary.. Keep Coming Back Meditation Group Every Monday from 6:30 to 7:30 This Narcotics Anonymous meditation meeting has a group meditation followed by reading NA literature and sharing. 4/24/26, 3:42 PM �OkEq eNews March 29th, 2017 3 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-29th--2017.... Everyone is welcome regardless of age race sexual identity or religion, the only requirement for membership is the desire to stop using drugs. There are no dues or fees. We are not affiliated with any outside organization and are selfsupporting through our own contributions. Whether you have a dollar for the basket or not please join us and keep coming back. For more information contact, Deborah Spradlin at deborahspradlin2013@gmail.com Healthcare Navigator By Appointment Do you need assistance with open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare? Meet with Mary Jones, Planned Parenthood's Healthcare Navigator. She will be more than happy to help anyone and everyone who is interested in enrolling with the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare. Contact Mary Jones at 918-587-4621 or -mary.jones@ppheartland.org -- - - Counseling Services Counselors are donating their services to Oklahomans for Equality. Please be patient when setting up appointment times. It can take up to 2 weeks for them to find an available time to see you. Dr. Kurt Choate Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a Sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required Contact Dr. Kurt Choate, LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org Family Ties Sunday April 2, 2:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Family Ties, formerly known as Gamily, is a group of, and for, LGBTA families with minor children in the Tulsa area and those who support them. There will be a planning meeting on April 2 at 2:00 at the Dennis R. Neil Equality Center. All LGBTA parents and guardians raising children, and those who fill the roles as parents, are encouraged to attend this meeting to help plan activities for LGBTA families. Potential activities include community outings, such as zoo, aquarium, sports (Drillers, Oilers), picnics, movie nights, game nights, play dates, etc. For more information or to RSVP please contact Andrew McClain at andy@grimesco.net Jenna Pike Tuesdays and Thursdays by appointment only. Gender identity, sexual orientation, mood or anxiety concerns, and/or individuals who have experienced a traumatic event. Appointments are required. Contact Jenna at jennifer.pike@okstate.edu - - - (918) 594-8568 Tiffany Zwart Monday -Thursday by appointment only. 4/24/26, 3:42 PM �OkEq eNews March 29th, 2017 4 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-29th--2017.... 2016 Donation Tax Donation Letters Gender identity, sexual orientation, mood or anxiety concerns, and/or individuals who have experienced a traumatic event. Appointments are required. Contact Tiffany at tzwart@okstate.edu (918) 594-8568 Tax receipts for donations made to Oklahomans for Equality in 2016 were recently mailed. If you have not received your tax receipt or have questions regarding your receipt, please contact Paul Allen, OkEq Treasurer, paul.allen@OkEq.org Volunteer of the Month March 2017 Jonathan Green Jonathan has been volunteering at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center since June of 2016. They felt like OKEQ would be a great place to meet people and get non profit experience. Since volunteering they have enjoyed getting to see all the work that goes into the programming offered at Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq). "The staff and volunteers all work really hard to make every program and event a success" Jonathan says. Jonathan has made new friends in their time at OkEq and believes the staff to be wonderful human beings. They would highly recommend volunteering at OkEq to anyone who is looking for a way to support the LGBTQ community. Jonathan states, "for a relatively small commitment, front desk volunteers ensure that the day to day operations of the center run smoothly." One of Jonathan's favorite aspects of OkEq is the monthly show in the gallery. They say "The work shown there varies greatly and I think that is important for a community space. Young artists and seasoned professionals alike get the chance to show their art to an audience outside the typical art scene." When they are not volunteering, they are working on their own art, going to local punk and metal shows, and playing board games with friends. Jonathan is excited to have some of their art shown at OkEq for the first time this April in the Oklahoma Figure Art Alliance group exhibition. We thank you for your dedication Jonathan! Andria Whipple Monday -Thursday by appointment only. Issues surrounding gender identity, sexual orientation, mood or anxiety concerns, and/or individuals who have experienced a traumatic event. Appointments are required. Contact Andria at andria.whipple@okstate.edu (918) 594-8568 .:· •.-- .-.;;.' , ,,, :-v:.,t,;· . . • \:.:, \ ~ . ~ - Jess White I am available for appointments on Tuesday from 8am-4pm and Thursday from 8am-11:30am . I have experience working with anxiety, depression, gender identity, sexual/affectional orientation, trauma, and life transitions. I also have experience working with children and adolescents. You can contact me at jess.white@okstate.edu or (918) 594-8568 If you would like to volunteer contact Jose Vega at jose.vega@okeq.org Brendan Glon Brendon is available for appointments from 8-3pm on Tuesday and from 2-6pm on Wednesdays. He is experienced with working with clients in the rainbow community, including sexual or affectional orientation, gender identity, spirituality, trauma history, depression, anxiety, and social issues. He works from a values oriented and humanistic theoretical model. Contact Brendon atglon@okstate.edu or by contacting the OSU Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 594-8568 Guys Dine Too Tuesday April 4, 6:30 p.m. Burn Co. Barbeque 1738 S. Boston Ave., Tulsa, OK 74119 Fallyn Lee Fallyn Lee graduated with a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Ball State University in 2015. She is currently a doctoral student in Oklahoma State University's Counseling 4/24/26, 3:42 PM �OkEq eNews March 29th, 2017 5 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-29th--2017.... Cost of the dinner will be around $25-$30. This will include your dinner, dessert and drink. Alcohol and Beer are not included in this price but the bar will be open. Adam at BurnCo BBQ is opening the doors of his restaurant just for our group. So everyone please be sure to thank him and his employees for their time and great food. If you are coming please RSVP. I need a headcount for the reservation. Psychology program. Fallyn has experience working with intimate partner violence, sexual assault, spiritual concerns, and trauma. She has also worked with children and adolescents using both talk and play therapy. Contact Fallyn at fallynl@ostatemail.okstate.edu (918) 594-8568 We have always loved cooking and enjoyed the primal fulfillment of doing it over wood fire. Adam Myers experience at Tulsa based Hasty Bake Charcoal Grills, combined with Robby Corcoran's decade plus experience in the restaurant industry comes together to create a truly distinctive flavor. After successful endeavors as caterers, Burn Co BBQ was launched in January of 2011. Utilizing utilitarian décor and amenities, Burn Co focuses on the food, crafting a " one of a kind", Backyard BBQ Flavor. We cut our coleslaw by hand, trim and smoke our meats daily, and relish the finest bits and pieces of all meats. We offer local products when possible, and are always trying to figure out how to shock and wow our customers with exclusive specials. RSVP to Richard Haley at guysdinetoo@gmail.com First Thursday Art Opening Tuesday April 6, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 The April Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature the works of OKFAA - a group of artists presenting works based on the human form, beginning with a reception on Thursday, April 6th from 6-9pm and continuing throughout the month. OkFAA was formed in 2016 by a group of six artists united by an interest in creating works based on the human form. Their goal, through art, is to promote all manner of dynamic, figure based art, provide encouragement to artists wishing to explore this genre, and educate the public as to the contemporary value and long tradition of portraying the figure, both clothed and nude, in art. One of the artists, Kaylee says, "We couldn't think of a more fitting place for our inaugural show than Tulsa's Equality Center and hope more art spaces in Tulsa and Oklahoma, both for profit and not for profit, decide to follow its lead by befriending free artistic expression, especially as it relates to the human body in art". The show begins with a reception on Thursday, April 6th from 6-9pm where there will be a door prize drawn of the artist's work. The show continues throughout the month. www.okeq.org Suzanne Westenhoefer Comedy Show Fundraiser Saturday April 8, 6:30 p.m. Reception, 7:00 p.m. Show Jewish Federation of Tulsa 2021 E. 71st St., Tulsa, OK 74136 No one ever accused Suzanne of being subtle, not the shuttle driver who took her to the airport, the woman she was in line with at the grocery store yesterday and certainly not her audiences. Subtle, she is not. Non-Binary Support Group Third Wednesday of each month from 7-9 p.m. A new support group for folks who identify with non-binary genders, including but not limited to, genderqueer, genderfluid, agender, bigender, neutrois, genderflux, and more. This group will be a safe space to discuss our identities, receive support, and build a strong nonbinary community in Tulsa. For information contact Vic Wiener at vfwiener@gmail.com SOS Group Mondays 7:00 pm This open Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) Recovery and Sobriety Group meets every Monday at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information, visit www.SOSTulsa.org Live Free! Coming Out Workshop 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of the month 7:00 - 8:00 pm. ComingOut@OkEq.org Facilitated by James Prather After 25 years of groundbreaking, stereotype-shattering and brutally honest comedy, she's not about to start pulling punches now. The kid from Amish Country who began her comedy career on a dare is celebrating a quarter century of out, open, noholds-barred comedy. Suzanne tells the truth. The truth is life is funny, especially when it's fermented in Suzanne's mind. That's why she could never be in the closet, making her a trailblazer when she started doing stand-up in the 1990s. She was the first o penly lesbian comedian with an HBO Special and the first openly lesbian comedian on "Late Night with David Letterman." Brought to You Bi the Letter B Second Tuesday and fourth Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Heck, she was on Sally Jesse Raphael in 1991 on a show called "Breaking the Lesbian Stereotype...Lesbians Who Don't Look Like Lesbians." From "OMG, a lesbian has long hair and wears make up" to "I went to Helen and Jane's wedding last weekend," that's how far we've come in the 25 years Suzanne has been telling her truth to audiences all over the world. Some of that is certainly thanks to her candor, courage and charisma. Suzanne never does the same show twice. She can't. She doesn't write anything down. She charges boldly onto the stage and what happens is always a mystery and a delight. Enjoy a wild night of comedy in a city near you. Reception begins at 6:30 PM followed immediately by the opening act at 7:00 PM, Josie Lee Turrelle, also known as Miss OYP 2003. All proceeds of the event support the Openarms Youth Project. Click here for more information and to buy tickets The group is open to all bi, pan, queer, fluid folks and their allies. 2017 Tulsa Pride Bingo April 15, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 Join us for April's Tulsa Pride Bingo 2017. The beautiful and outrageous Nicole Carrington will be our host once again. Nicole has invited Rainbow Granny and Trailer Trash Teresa to join her for our biggest pride fundraiser this Pride season. Super Hot DJ Crystal will be spinning the beat for our rapid rounds of Pride Bingo and DJing our Lip Sync Contest. 4/24/26, 3:42 PM �OkEq eNews March 29th, 2017 6 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-29th--2017.... $15 for general admission SAGE Tulsa (Service & Advocacy For Gay Elders) $25 Adult Beverage admission includes 3 drink tickets $200 Table for 8 people which includes unlimited drinks for your table Proceeds go toward Tulsa Pride 2017. For more information contact olivia.cotter@okeq.org Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan ■ Equality Business Alliance Mixer Wednesday April 19, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. The Garden Trug 3009 E. 101st St. Tulsa Oklahoma 74137 E UALITY Business Alliance Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 Our garden center, floral studio, & gift shoppe is an eclectic "urban garden" built with you in mind. As you enter our boutique garden shoppe, you're senses will be tickled with the aromas of the season. Listen to the soothing sounds of wind chimes and splashing fountains. Around each corner you'll find home and garden treasures for your personal garden or gifts for friends and family. Or, Escape to a magical world in our fairy gardening department or shop our terrarium area where we have all the items necessary to build a unique tabletop size garden. Our promise to you: To do our level best to create spaces to inspire you to try new and different things! Most importantly, have fun with your garden. Come see us! Yoga by Zach Take A Cl.ass EVERY SUNDAY @4:30 pm Check out The Garden Trug online at www.thegardentrug.com The Equality Business Alliance networking mixers are terrific venues for you to meet prospective clients. Mixers are open to non-members as well as EBA members. Be sure to bring business cards, business information, brochures, etc. Hosting a networking mixer is a great way to showcase your business. You may host at your establishment or use the Equality Center. If you would like to host a mixer, send an email to jose.vega@okeq.org for more information. http://www.theGardenTrug.com $5.00 per Session v Gender Support Program 3rd nTru ursery, flo is Proprietors: Sue Welch & Marcy Smith Need flowers? Call our full service florist...we deliver flowers by Ken' Peaches Youngblood Wednesdays 7:30 pm (First time interview required before attending) Email sharon.queen@okeq.org The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. Lambda Al-Anon Group Every Friday 7 p.m. 1 Grateful Day Spaghetti Dinner & Awards Banquet Saturday April 22, 6:00 p.m. Fellowship Congregational Church UCC 2900 S. Harvard Ave., Tulsa, Oklahoma 74114 Survivors of Incest Anonymous Each year, our Awards Banquet, kicks of our Fundraising season. We honor and thank the people, who have supported the Foundation. Without them, we could not do, what we do for the Community. This year we will be featuring a Pasta Bar, donated by TW's AFAB Catering! Tea, water, punch and wine. Gluten Free and Vegetarian options available. 4/24/26, 3:42 PM �OkEq eNews March 29th, 2017 7 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-29th--2017.... Entertainment for the evening will be, Rebecca Ungerman and accompaniment. Every Saturday 12:30 pm The proceeds from this banquet, helps to fund the annual HIV Wellness Retreat. This year will be the fifth year, that the Grateful Day Foundation, has hosted the Retreat. SIA strives to empower those who have survived childhood sexual abuse (who are not abusing any child), who want to become survivors and thrivers. For more information, visit siawso.org Reserved Tables and Single tickets are now available to purchase, please click on the link above. There will be more details added as we get closer to the Date. Hope to see you all there, and thank you for your continued support! Follow this event on Facebook or purchase tickets A VERY SORDID WEDDING - Oklahoma Premiere! Thursday April 27, 6:00 p.m., Reception, 7 :00 p.m., Film Screening Circle Cinema 10 S. Lewis Ave Tulsa, OK 74104 Game Night A VERY SORDID WEDDING (Oklahoma Premiere!) 6pm Reception with writer/director Del Shores and actor Emerson Collins 7pm Film Screening $15 General Admission, $10 for Equality Center Members Starring: Bonnie Bedelia, Leslie Jordan, Caroline Rhea, Dale Dickey, Emerson Collins & Whoopi Goldberg "A Very Sordid Wedding" deals with the questions, concerns, bigotry and fallout of what happens when marriage equality comes to a small Texas town where not everyone is ready to accept it. Creator Del Shores' uses his trademark comedy and the beloved characters from his cult smash hit Sordid Lives and Sordid Lives: The Series to deal with these important current social issues and the very real process of accepting your family for who they are instead of who you want them to be. ................... Equality. Texas. Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno For more information or to purchase tickets online: www.circlecinema.com Emma's Revolution - Woody Guthrie Center's 4th Anniversary Friday April 28th, 6:00 p.m. Guthrie Green Stage 111 East M.B. Brady Street, Tulsa, OK 74103 FREE and Open to All The Woody Guthrie Center celebrates the fourth anniversary of Guthrie's work returning to Oklahoma. The event will include week of music and discussions honoring the work of Guthrie and those who came after him as well as sharing Guthrie's message of diversity, equality and social justice. This year, we're encouraging everyone to #BeTheMachine." ABOUT EMMA'S REVOLUTION Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Room Rentals The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has many spaces for your next meeting or event. To check dates, reserve your next event or receive pricing information, contact sharon.queen@okeq.org Stop by for a quick view of the Event Center and pick up a space rental sheet. Smart, funny and informative -- like Rachel Maddow and Jon Stewart with guitars. If there was ever a time for a powerful, loving transformative revolution, that time is now--and this is the music to fuel it! Emma's Revolution (Pat Humphries and Sandy O.) are grassroots, activist musicians whose songs have been used as tools in movements for social justice around the world, keeping people inspired & energized in the work for a world we all want to live in. This concert celebrates the release of their latest album "Revolution Now." Covering issues from killer drones to wind energy, from the Black Lives Matter movement to the sustaining power of love, the songs span folk to jazz to funk and will keep you going through this unimaginable-inauguration-to-come and beyond. EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and community. As Emma's Revolution's friend Pete Seeger inspired them to sing, "Hope changes everything!" Additional Info: Online at http://woodyguthriecenter.org/events/wgc-4th-anniversary-celebration-april-22-30/ --·---Facebook Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/425918721084134/ Emma's Revolution contact: Susan Frazier, sfgmi@aol.com, (517) 484-1712 Emma's Revolution official website: www.emmasrevolution.com Workforce Oklahoma Access Point Open every day Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-by-step instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Friday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 7 pm 4/24/26, 3:42 PM �OkEq eNews March 29th, 2017 8 of 12 ,r..., n https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-29th--2017.... 111'1 Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing 4/29 COLDllADO 5/6 HDUBTDN 5/13 BYE Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. Intimate Partner Violence& Sexual Assault Survivor Support Group 5/2OAUBTIN 5/rl @ COLORADO 6/3 BYE 6/ID @BAN ANTDNm 6/17 @IO'WA HOME FIELD EAST CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL 12150 EAST 11TH ST TULSA Oil 74121 Tulsa Metro Softball League TMSL 2017 Spring Season Sundays March 26 - May 21, 2017 12:00 - 4:00 p.m. Carl Smith Sports Complex 17120 E. 21st St., Tulsa, OK 74134 Hey TMSL members and fans! As the weather begins to warm up, it only means one thing: SOFTBALL SEASON! TMSL 2017 Spring Season is just right around the corner! Season will begin on Sunday, March 26th and will last 9 Sundays until May 21st, exluding Mother's Day and Easter weekends. Game times will be from 12pm-4pm at Carl Smith Sports Complex. Cost is $40/person. Anyone and everyone is welcome to join, so grab your friends and sign up today as we go into our 7th year of laughter, fun, a little bit of competition, and life long friendships! For those of you who are curious about the Gay Softball World Series, 2017 GSWS will be in Portland, OR! The dates are September 3rd to September 10th. If you as a team or player have any questions/interest regarding GSWS, please give us a shout and we will gladly help you! If you have any other questions or inquiries, please do not hestitate to contact us at info@tulsametrosoftball.com . We look forward to seeing you out this year! TMSL Board First Wednesday of each month from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Domestic violence is the use of physical, sexual, threatening or emotional force to frighten, intimidate and control an intimate partner. This support and educational group is for individuals who have survived domestic violence and are ready to explore their personal healing process and find hope. The group will provide emotional support, information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal, and may include specific goals such as creating a safety plan, reducing risk of future violence, increasing positive coping skills and addressing the impact of trauma. Sexual assault is any forced or coerced sexual activity, such as unwanted touching or forced penetration committed against a person's will or without consent. This support group will meet together to discuss their experiences, share ideas, and provide emotional support for one another. Additionally, highly trained providers will offer information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal. Specific goals for sessions may include crises stabilization, safety planning, increasing selfregulatory skills, addressing trauma through cognitive processing, reconnecting to support systems, family and the community, and preventing re-victimization. All services are free of charge, and confidentiality is paramount. For more information contact Jim Scholl at 918.631.2722. Registration is open at: htosports.com You can also check out TSML on Facebook Equality Center Pride Store Show your pride with one (or more) of our colorful pride buttons. Available in the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Pride Store. Prices vary from $1.00 - $3.00 MISSION: Be sure to "Like" the OkEq Pride Store Facebook page to keep up with the new items and new sale items Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library "Boy 2 Girl" By: Terrence Blacker Matthew's American cousin, Sam, has come to London to live with the family. Sam is a charismatic, funny kid, but can he be trusted to be a reliable friend? Matthew and his "mates" decide that Sam must undertake a challenge in order to prove himself: He must start off his new year at the school posing as a girl. It turns out that Sam makes a great girl. He fools everyone at Bradbury Hill School, stepping over lines and blurring boundaries of all sorts. And the longer the prank goes on, the more outlandish the repercussions. Toby Jenkins Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org Find this selection and more by visiting the Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library . 4/24/26, 3:42 PM �OkEq eNews March 29th, 2017 9 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-29th--2017.... REVERSED AND REMANDED January 18, 2017 REVERSED AND REMANDED Unanimous Decision by the Oklahoma Supreme Court. This decision allows "ANY" adult adoptee a way out of legal adoption and does not apply to under age adoptions. This decision opens the door to others seeking exit of similar "ADULT" adoptions through the Oklahoma courts for whatever reason deemed in the best interest of the "ADULT" adoptee. Olivia Cotter Office Manager Olivia.Cotter@OkEq.org We wish to thank Attorney Michael C. Redman for a very long battle and for a courageous presentation of the facts and reasons that convinced the courts in this case Congratulations Jared Bruce and Bruce Schultz Sharon Queen Facilities Coordinator Sharon.Queen@OkEq.org Thank you for removing the impediments that kept many Oklahoma same-sex couples from being able to marry. Jose Vega Program Coordinator Jose.Vega@OkEq.org Support group meeting once a week starting January 2017 for adults in the Stillwater, Okla oma State, and surrounding community Alex Wade Special Projects Alex.Wade@OkEq.org Please join The College of Monarchs, Board of Directors and Membership of The Imperial Court of All Oklahoma for 4/24/26, 3:42 PM �OkEq eNews March 29th, 2017 10 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-29th--2017.... Hotel Information Renaissance Hotel and Convention Center 6808 S. 107th E. Ave Tulsa, Oklahoma 74133 (918) 307-2600 or (918) 307-4033 Ticket Information Can be purched at the door or online at http://www.impcourtok.org/apps/webstore/ Weekend Schedule Friday Night - March 31, 2017 Out of Town Show Doors Open 5:30 pm, Show at 6 pm at Host Hotel All Ages Welcome $25 Saturday Night - April 1, 2017 Coronation Ceremony at Host Hotel Doors Open 5 pm, Platted Dinner 5:30 pm, Ceremony 6:30 pm All Ages Welcome $50, Fromal Attire Sunday - April 2, 2017 Victory Brunch at Host Hotel Doors Open 10:30 am, Brunh 11 am. All Ages Welcome $25 Victory Shot Party / Show at Area 18 Shot Party 3 - 6 pm, Show 6 -9 pm 21+ only, No Cover Complete Coronation X Information can be found on our Facebook ICAO Coronation Page and on our ICAO Website (www.impcourtok.com) - - -- ---......-~ - n 4/24/26, 3:42 PM �OkEq eNews March 29th, 2017 11 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-29th--2017.... rmor A THE CANYONS AT BLACKJACK RIDGE 1801 N. MCKINLEY AVE SAND SPRINGS, OK 74063 REGISTRATION IS OPEN! JO J ULS IS ROUD TO SPO SOR A FRIEND FOR A FRIEND 2713 E 49™ ST. TULSA, OK 74105 918-747-6827 SATURDAY, APRIL 22, 2017 8: 0 A. E $75 PER PLAYER / $300 PER TEAM 4-MAN TEAM - SCRAMBLE FORMAT A pet service which provides dally for pets whose owners have HIV/AIDS. This service rellescompletelyon volunteers and private donations. The servl<e Is available for all pets, Including dogs, cats, birds, fish, even snakes. Clients are expected to pay as much of veterinary charge as possible. food is provided at no charge. CQ NTA CT: CURTIS AUSTIN · CURTISAUSTIN33O HOTMAILCOM OR Al WARREN • 9111-361-8739 YOU CAN ALSO FIND US ON FACE BOOK O TULSAJOLT Compassionate Tulsa - Make Tulsa Golden Please join us in our city-wide campaign to "Make Tulsa Golden." Using "The Golden Rule" as our guide for compassionate living, you are asked to sign the pledge to "make Tulsa golden." The "Make Tulsa Golden" campaign encourages each of us to increase compassion in Tulsa communities by pledging to treat others as we wish to be treated. If you are willing to make that pledge, please select the link below to be added to the list of groups and individuals working together to Make Tulsa Golden. MAKE~ GOLDEN 7111 4/24/26, 3:42 PM �I f:l: For more information visit compassionatetulsa.org 4/24/26, 3:42 PM https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-29th--2017.... Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Hours: Mon - Sat Noon-9 p.m. | Sun Noon-6 p.m. Oklahomans for Equality | 621 E. 4th Street | Tulsa, OK 74120 | 918.743.4297 www.okeq.org Sign the Pledge Here After indicating your pledge, you can download our Make Tulsa Golden pledge certificate. OkEq eNews March 29th, 2017 12 of 12 i ·-~] I � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/19efef5c8bc4c42560eff1ae0336104d.pdf 8824f203f6b49aa6ba9184e470b156bc PDF Text Text OkEq eNews April 5th, 2017 1 of 10 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-April-5th--2017.htm... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq eNews April 5th, 2017 okl.ihom.ins for equ.ility news In This Issue Kelly Kirby CPA Volunteer of the Month Family Ties - 2017 Equality Gala First Thursday Art Opening. Community Conversations Suzanne Westenhoefer Comedy Show Fundraiser F ~ }7ayllOll Rental Properf:y Bookkeeping 2016 Donation Tax Donation Letters Cityscape Mortgage Tulsa Pride Bingo Equality Business Alliance Mixer Grateful Day Spaghetti Dinner & Awards - Banquet A Very Sordid Wedding Club Majestic: Dirty Dolls Emma's Revolution Rainglow Run Tulsa Threat 2017 Schedule Tulsa Metro Softball League Let us help you file your 2016 tax returns! Pride Store Rainbow Library Jackpot Golf Classic Compassionate Tulsa Kelly Kirby CPA Certified Public Accountant a professional corporation OkEq Board Meeting {918) 747-5466 4815 S Harvard, Ste 205 Tulsa, OK 74135 7 p.m. Thursday, April 20 Dennis R. Neill Equality Center All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. Family Ties admin@kkirby.com www.kkirby.com Family Ties is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBT parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Family Ties contact andy@grimesco.net I II\, r-oo( ue,Lll\,g Tvi Lboo(ea ux.: Tvie Tax. Tvier-ap!j Dog Proudly serving Oklahoma's LGBTQ community since 1982. Volunteer of the Month April 2017 Lawyer in the Library March 8 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Lawyer in the Library is an opportunity to meet with a lawyer about topics such as family law (divorce, paternity, custody, child support), landlord/tenant , estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment necessary.. Keep Coming Back Meditation Group 4/24/26, 3:43 PM �OkEq eNews April 5th, 2017 2 of 10 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-April-5th--2017.htm... Greg Mayfield Every Monday from 6:30 to 7:30 Greg began volunteering in December 2016, as a way to do more for his community. When circumstances changed and he found himself with more time on his hands he decided it was time to volunteer and he chose the Equality Center. Greg enjoys meeting people and has learned how important it is to help people who might call needing information about what the center offers. Greg also notes the importance in greeting those that come in with a smile on his face and welcoming them into the center. "I remember when I first started, a young man came in needing assistance with a health issue. I was able to tell him what the Equality Center could do to help him. I was also able to give him other sources that could help and give him guidance. The young man came back a month or so ago and told me that he was scared and worried. He shook my hand and told me that I helped him more than just giving him information, that I treated him with kindness and empathy. I see him every now and then, and he has a smile on his face. For me that is why I volunteer at the Equality Center" Greg recalls. When Greg is not volunteering he has a pet and house sitting service that he's trying to get started. He also loves to garden or as his friends say "He loves to play in the dirt." Greg loves all the social activities that the Equality Center has to offer and notes "I'm also very proud that the center opens their arms to all that need a safe place without judgement." Greg highly recommends to anyone he gets to talk to that they should volunteer time at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. "I encourage them to volunteer one day a week or for special events that the center puts on for the community". We thank you for your passion Greg! If you would like to volunteer contact Jose Vega at jose.vega@okeq.org This Narcotics Anonymous meditation meeting has a group meditation followed by reading NA literature and sharing. Everyone is welcome regardless of age race sexual identity or religion, the only requirement for membership is the desire to stop using drugs. There are no dues or fees. We are not affiliated with any outside organization and are selfsupporting through our own contributions. Whether you have a dollar for the basket or not please join us and keep coming back. For more information contact, Deborah Spradlin at deborahspradlin2013@gmail.com April Video eNews Healthcare Navigator By Appointment Do you need assistance with open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare? Meet with Mary Jones, Planned Parenthood's Healthcare Navigator. She will be more than happy to help anyone and everyone who is interested in enrolling with the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare. Contact Mary Jones at 918-587-4621 or mary.jones@ppheartland.org 2017 Equality Gala Saturday, April 29th, 2017, 6:30 pm Cox Business Center 100 Civic Center, Tulsa, OK 74103 Third Street and Houston Avenue Counseling Services Counselors are donating their services to Oklahomans for Equality. Please be patient when setting up appointment times. It can take up to 2 weeks for them to find an available time to see you. With special guests Meredith Baxter and Comedian Suzanne Westenhoefer Dr. Kurt Choate Alison Anthony and Mark Wilson - Honorary Chairs Paul Allen and Debbie McDaniel - Chairs Q. oklahomans for equality Ticket purchases and sponsorship information here (No ticket sales will be available at the door.) Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a Sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required Contact Dr. Kurt Choate, LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org First Thursday Art Opening Tuesday April 6, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 The April Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature the works of OKFAA - a group of artists presenting works based on the human form, beginning with a reception on Thursday, April 6th from 6-9pm and continuing throughout the month. OkFAA was formed in 2016 by a group of six artists united by an interest in creating works based on the human form. Their goal, through art, is to promote all manner of dynamic, figure based art, provide encouragement to artists wishing to explore this genre, and educate the public as to the contemporary value and long tradition of portraying the figure, both clothed and nude, in art. One of the artists, Kaylee says, "We couldn't think of a more Jenna Pike Tuesdays and Thursdays by appointment 4/24/26, 3:43 PM �OkEq eNews April 5th, 2017 3 of 10 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-April-5th--2017.htm... fitting place for our inaugural show than Tulsa's Equality Center and hope more art spaces in Tulsa and Oklahoma, both for profit and not for profit, decide to follow its lead by befriending free artistic expression, especially as it relates to the human body in art". The show begins with a reception on Thursday, April 6th from 6-9pm where there will be a door prize drawn of the artist's work. The show continues throughout the month. www.okeq.org only. Gender identity, sexual orientation, mood or anxiety concerns, and/or individuals who have experienced a traumatic event. Appointments are required. Contact Jenna at jennifer.pike@okstate.edu -----(918) 594-8568 Tiffany Zwart Monday -Thursday by appointment only. Gender identity, sexual orientation, mood or anxiety concerns, and/or individuals who have experienced a traumatic event. Appointments are required. Contact Tiffany at tzwart@okstate.edu (918) 594-8568 Andria Whipple Monday -Thursday by appointment only. Issues surrounding gender identity, sexual orientation, mood or anxiety concerns, and/or individuals who have experienced a traumatic event. Appointments are required. Contact Andria at andria.whipple@okstate.edu (918) 594-8568 ,:·· •. , -. --~;-,._;,v:p;· . V , . . •. ~ i . ~ -- Jess White I am available for appointments on Tuesday from 8am-4pm and Thursday from 8am-11:30am . I have experience working with anxiety, depression, gender identity, sexual/affectional orientation, trauma, and life transitions. I also have experience working with children and adolescents. You can contact me at jess.white@okstate.edu or (918) 594-8568 Suzanne Westenhoefer Comedy Show Fundraiser Saturday April 8, 6:30 p.m. Reception, 7:00 p.m. Show Jewish Federation of Tulsa 2021 E. 71st St., Tulsa, OK 74136 No one ever accused Suzanne of being subtle, not the shuttle driver who took her to the airport, the woman she was in line with at the grocery store yesterday and certainly not her audiences. Subtle, she is not. Brendan Glon Brendon is available for appointments from 8-3pm on Tuesday and from 2-6pm on Wednesdays. He is experienced with working with clients in the rainbow community, including sexual or affectional orientation, gender identity, spirituality, trauma history, depression, anxiety, and social issues. He works from a values oriented and humanistic theoretical model. Contact Brendon atglon@okstate.edu or by contacting the OSU Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 594-8568 4/24/26, 3:43 PM �OkEq eNews April 5th, 2017 4 of 10 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-April-5th--2017.htm... After 25 years of groundbreaking, stereotype-shattering and brutally honest comedy, she's not about to start pulling punches now. The kid from Amish Country who began her comedy career on a dare is celebrating a quarter century of out, open, noholds-barred comedy. Suzanne tells the truth. The truth is life is funny, especially when it's fermented in Suzanne's mind. That's why she could never be in the closet, making her a trailblazer when she started doing stand-up in the 1990s. She was the first o penly lesbian comedian with an HBO Special and the first openly lesbian comedian on "Late Night with David Letterman." Heck, she was on Sally Jesse Raphael in 1991 on a show called "Breaking the Lesbian Stereotype...Lesbians Who Don't Look Like Lesbians." From "OMG, a lesbian has long hair and wears make up" to "I went to Helen and Jane's wedding last weekend," that's how far we've come in the 25 years Suzanne has been telling her truth to audiences all over the world. Some of that is certainly thanks to her candor, courage and charisma. Suzanne never does the same show twice. She can't. She doesn't write anything down. She charges boldly onto the stage and what happens is always a mystery and a delight. Enjoy a wild night of comedy in a city near you. Reception begins at 6:30 PM followed immediately by the opening act at 7:00 PM, Josie Lee Turrelle, also known as Miss OYP 2003. All proceeds of the event support the Openarms Youth Project. Click here for more information and to buy tickets 2016 Donation Tax Donation Letters Fallyn Lee Fallyn Lee graduated with a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Ball State University in 2015. She is currently a doctoral student in Oklahoma State University's Counseling Psychology program. Fallyn has experience working with intimate partner violence, sexual assault, spiritual concerns, and trauma. She has also worked with children and adolescents using both talk and play therapy. Contact Fallyn at fallynl@ostatemail.okstate.edu (918) 594-8568 Non-Binary Support Group Tax receipts for donations made to Oklahomans for Equality in 2016 were recently mailed. If you have not received your tax receipt or have questions regarding your receipt, please contact Paul Allen, OkEq Treasurer, paul.allen@OkEq.org Third Wednesday of each month from 7-9 p.m. A new support group for folks who identify with non-binary genders, including but not limited to, genderqueer, genderfluid, agender, bigender, neutrois, genderflux, and more. This group will be a safe space to discuss our identities, receive support, and build a strong nonbinary community in Tulsa. For information contact Vic Wiener at vfwiener@gmail.com SOS Group Mondays 7:00 pm This open Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) Recovery and Sobriety Group meets every Monday at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information, visit www.SOSTulsa.org Live Free! Coming Out Workshop 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of the month 7:00 - 8:00 pm. ComingOut@OkEq.org Facilitated by James Prather 2017 Tulsa Pride Bingo April 15, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 Join us for April's Tulsa Pride Bingo 2017. The beautiful and outrageous Nicole Carrington will be our host once again. Nicole has invited Rainbow Granny and Trailer Trash Teresa to join her for our biggest pride fundraiser this Pride season. Super Hot DJ Crystal will be spinning the beat for our rapid rounds of Pride Bingo and DJing our Lip Sync Contest. Brought to You Bi the Letter B Second Tuesday and fourth Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. 4/24/26, 3:43 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/0cb33a36a37b3e83efabe23e724d59c2.pdf b0022212bfaadaea1bb95b9a9d346a93 PDF Text Text OkEq eNews April 12th, 2017 1 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-April-12th--2017.ht... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq eNews April 12th, 2017 okl.ihom;:ins for equality news In This Issue Kelly Kirby CPA Michael Farr Sponsors the Day. Tulsa Pride Bingo Equality Business Alliance Mixer Family Ties - 2017 Equality Gala First Choice Raffle! Dining Out for Life F~ }7ayllOll Rental Properfy Bookkeeping J a ...... ,...-n ~ ,.-. 980 Volunteer of the Month Cityscape Mortgage Grateful Day Spaghetti Dinner & Awards - Banquet A Very Sordid Wedding Club Majestic: Dirty Dolls Emma's Revolution Gay Men's Dinner "First Thursday" Art Opening Cinco De Mayo Party. Rainglow Run Let us help you file your 2016 tax returns! Pride Store Rainbow Library Research Invitation Jackpot Golf Classic Compassionate Tulsa Kelly Kirby CPA Certified Public Accountant a professional corporation (918} 747-5466 il OkEq Board Meeting 7 p.m. Thursday, April 20 Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 4815 S Harvard, Ste 205 Tulsa, OK 74135 All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. admin@kkirby.com The April Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature the works of Oklahoma Figure Art Alliance (OKFAA) a group of artists presenting works based on the human form. Works will be displayed throughout the month. OkEq Art Exhibition www.kkirby.com IV\-tr-o~uctV\-g n,tbo~e~u,x: The show begins with a reception on Thursday, April 6th from 6-9pm where there will be a door prize drawn of the artist's work. The show continues throughout the month. www.okeq.org Tn e T~.x Tn eY~p k1 Dog Proudly serving Oklahoma's LGBTQ community since 1982. ' ' Michael Farr Sponsors the Day Saturday April 15, 2017 Family Ties 4/24/26, 3:44 PM �OkEq eNews April 12th, 2017 2 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-April-12th--2017.ht... Michael Farr is sponsoring the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center on April 15th in honor of Pride Bingo. Thank You Michael! If you would like to sponsor the center to honor your special day click here • Birthdays - Yours, your spouses, your children, your parents, your friends, even your dog's • Anniversary's - Wedding, sobriety, adoption, court date • To honor a loved one's memory • Special events • Mothers day, Fathers day, any holiday. • Just because Family Ties is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBT parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Family Ties contact andy@grimesco.net Lawyer in the Library March 8 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Lawyer in the Library is an opportunity to meet with a lawyer about topics such as family law (divorce, paternity, custody, child support), landlord/tenant , estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment necessary.. 2017 Tulsa Pride Bingo April 15, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 Join us for April's Tulsa Pride Bingo 2017. The beautiful and outrageous Nicole Carrington will be our host once again. Nicole has invited Rainbow Granny and Trailer Trash Teresa to join her for our biggest pride fundraiser this Pride season. Super Hot DJ Crystal will be spinning the beat for our rapid rounds of Pride Bingo and DJing our Lip Sync Contest. $15 for general admission Keep Coming Back Meditation Group Every Monday from 6:30 to 7:30 $25 Adult Beverage admission includes 3 drink tickets $200 Table for 8 people which includes unlimited drinks for your table Proceeds go toward Tulsa Pride 2017. For more information contact olivia.cotter@okeq.org Equality Business Alliance Mixer Wednesday April 19, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. The Garden Trug 3009 E. 101st St. Tulsa Oklahoma 74137 E UALITY Business Alliance This Narcotics Anonymous meditation meeting has a group meditation followed by reading NA literature and sharing. Everyone is welcome regardless of age race sexual identity or religion, the only requirement for membership is the desire to stop using drugs. There are no dues or fees. We are not affiliated with any outside organization and are selfsupporting through our own contributions. Whether you have a dollar for the basket or not please join us and keep coming back. For more information contact, Deborah Spradlin at deborahspradlin2013@gmail.com Healthcare Navigator By Appointment Our garden center, floral studio, & gift shoppe is an eclectic "urban garden" built with you in mind. As you enter our boutique garden shoppe, you're senses will be tickled with the aromas of the season. Listen to the soothing sounds of wind chimes and splashing fountains. Around each corner you'll find home and garden treasures for your personal garden or gifts for friends and family. Or, Escape to a magical world in our fairy gardening department or shop our terrarium area where we have all the items necessary to build a unique tabletop size garden. Our promise to you: To do our level best to create spaces to inspire you to try new and different things! Most importantly, have fun with your garden. Come see us! Check out The Garden Trug online at www.thegardentrug.com The Equality Business Alliance networking mixers are terrific venues for you to meet prospective clients. Mixers are open to non-members as well as EBA members. Be sure to bring business cards, business information, brochures, etc. Hosting a networking mixer is a great way to showcase your business. You may host at your establishment or use the Equality Center. If you would like to host a mixer, send an email to jose.vega@okeq.org for more information. Do you need assistance with open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare? Meet with Mary Jones, Planned Parenthood's Healthcare Navigator. She will be more than happy to help anyone and everyone who is interested in enrolling with the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare. Contact Mary Jones at 918-587-4621 or mary.jones@ppheartland.org ----- Counseling Services Counselors are donating their services to Oklahomans for Equality. Please be patient when setting up appointment times. It can take up to 2 weeks for them to find an available time to see you. 4/24/26, 3:44 PM �OkEq eNews April 12th, 2017 3 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-April-12th--2017.ht... http://www.theGardenTrug.com 3den ru nur ery, floris Dr. Kurt Choate c i ts Proprietors: Sue Welch & Marcy Smith Need flowers? Gall our full service florist... we deliver flowers by Ken "Peaches Youngblood Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a Sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required Contact Dr. Kurt Choate, LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org 2017 Equality Gala Saturday, April 29th, 2017, 6:30 pm Cox Business Center 100 Civic Center, Tulsa, OK 74103 Third Street and Houston Avenue Jenna Pike Tuesdays and Thursdays by appointment only. Gender identity, sexual orientation, mood or anxiety concerns, and/or individuals who have experienced a traumatic event. Appointments are required. Contact Jenna at jennifer.pike@okstate.edu - - (918) 594-8568 With special guests Meredith Baxter and Comedian Suzanne Westenhoefer Alison Anthony and Mark Wilson - Honorary Chairs Paul Allen and Debbie McDaniel - Chairs Q. Oklahomans for equality Ticket purchases and sponsorship information here (No ticket sales will be available at the door.) First Choice Raffle! Tiffany Zwart Monday -Thursday by appointment only. Gender identity, sexual orientation, mood or anxiety concerns, and/or individuals who have experienced a traumatic event. Appointments are required. Contact Tiffany at tzwart@okstate.edu (918) 594-8568 Your choice of the Live Auction Items at the Equality Gala. $250 per ticket, only 100 tickets sold! Purchase your First Choice Raffle ticket now! Andria Whipple Monday -Thursday by appointment only. Issues surrounding gender identity, sexual orientation, mood or anxiety concerns, and/or individuals who have experienced a traumatic event. Appointments are required. Contact Andria at andria.whipple@okstate.edu - - (918) 594-8568 Auction Packages include: A Year of Toni's Flowers, Chance the Rapper BOK Concert Package, Krebs Italian Evening, Evening with Suzanne Westenhoefer, Dinner for 15-Living Kitchen, and many more! Dining Out for Life Thursday April 27, 2017 Welcome to Dining Out For Life! Please join us on Thursday, April 27th! Making a difference is as easy as going out to eat! Our amazing restaurants will donate 25% or more of your bill to pay for local HIV services provided by H.O.P.E. Their generosity coupled with your generous donation will make a very real difference in the lives of thousands of men, women, and children throughout the Tulsa area. Please browse through the site, and use our restaurant locator to find your perfect Dining Out for Life restaurant. It could not be easier to search for the perfect meal for you, your family, and friends. Dining~ ( OntJ . ~ Jess White I am available for appointments on Tuesday from 8am-4pm and Thursday from 8am-11:30am . I have experience working with 4/24/26, 3:44 PM �OkEq eNews April 12th, 2017 4 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-April-12th--2017.ht... Please help us make sure that no one faces HIV alone. It is the most satisfying meal you will ever eat! Mark your calendars! Thursday, April 27, 2017 For more information: Dining out for Life Tulsa H.O.P.E. Te sting Facebook Dine Out, Fight AIDS anxiety, depression, gender identity, sexual/affectional orientation, trauma, and life transitions. I also have experience working with children and adolescents. You can contact me at jess.white@okstate.edu or (918) 594-8568 health outreach prevention education, Inc. Volunteer of the Month April 2017 Greg Mayfield Greg began volunteering in December 2016, as a way to do more for his community. When circumstances changed and he found himself with more time on his hands he decided it was time to volunteer and he chose the Equality Center. Greg enjoys meeting people and has learned how important it is to help people who might call needing information about what the center offers. Greg also notes the importance in greeting those that come in with a smile on his face and welcoming them into the center. "I remember when I first started, a young man came in needing assistance with a health issue. I was able to tell him what the Equality Center could do to help him. I was also able to give him other sources that could help and give him guidance. The young man came back a month or so ago and told me that he was scared and worried. He shook my hand and told me that I helped him more than just giving him information, that I treated him with kindness and empathy. I see him every now and then, and he has a smile on his face. For me that is why I volunteer at the Equality Center" Greg recalls. When Greg is not volunteering he has a pet and house sitting service that he's trying to get started. He also loves to garden or as his friends say "He loves to play in the dirt." Greg loves all the social activities that the Equality Center has to offer and notes "I'm also very proud that the center opens their arms to all that need a safe place without judgement." Brendan Glon Brendon is available for appointments from 8-3pm on Tuesday and from 2-6pm on Wednesdays. He is experienced with working with clients in the rainbow community, including sexual or affectional orientation, gender identity, spirituality, trauma history, depression, anxiety, and social issues. He works from a values oriented and humanistic theoretical model. Contact Brendon atglon@okstate.edu or by contacting the OSU Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 594-8568 Greg highly recommends to anyone he gets to talk to that they should volunteer time at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. "I encourage them to volunteer one day a week or for special events that the center puts on for the community". We thank you for your passion Greg! If you would like to volunteer contact Jose Vega at jose.vega@okeq.org April Video eNews Fallyn Lee Fallyn Lee graduated with a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Ball State University in 2015. She is currently a doctoral student in Oklahoma State University's Counseling Psychology program. Fallyn has experience working with intimate partner violence, sexual assault, spiritual concerns, and trauma. She has also worked with children and adolescents using both talk and play therapy. Contact Fallyn at fallynl@ostatemail.okstate.edu (918) 594-8568 Non-Binary Support Group Third Wednesday of each month from 7-9 p.m. A new support group for folks who identify with non-binary genders, including but not limited to, genderqueer, genderfluid, agender, bigender, neutrois, genderflux, and more. This group will be a safe space to discuss our identities, receive support, and build a strong nonbinary community in Tulsa. For information contact Vic Wiener at vfwiener@gmail.com SOS Group Mondays 7:00 pm This open Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) Recovery and Sobriety 4/24/26, 3:44 PM �OkEq eNews April 12th, 2017 5 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-April-12th--2017.ht... Group meets every Monday at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information, visit www.SOSTulsa.org Live Free! Coming Out Workshop 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of the month 7:00 - 8:00 pm. ComingOut@OkEq.org Facilitated by James Prather Brought to You Bi the Letter B Grateful Day Spaghetti Dinner & Awards Banquet Second Tuesday and fourth Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Saturday April 22, 6:00 p.m. Fellowship Congregational Church UCC 2900 S. Harvard Ave., Tulsa, Oklahoma 74114 Each year, our Awards Banquet, kicks of our Fundraising season. We honor and thank the people, who have supported the Foundation. Without them, we could not do, what we do for the Community. This year we will be featuring a Pasta Bar, donated by TW's AFAB Catering! Tea, water, punch and wine. Gluten Free and Vegetarian options available. Entertainment for the evening will be, Rebecca Ungerman and accompaniment. The group is open to all bi, pan, queer, fluid folks and their allies. The proceeds from this banquet, helps to fund the annual HIV Wellness Retreat. This year will be the fifth year, that the Grateful Day Foundation, has hosted the Retreat. Reserved Tables and Single tickets are now available to purchase, please click on the link above. There will be more details added as we get closer to the Date. Hope to see you all there, and thank you for your continued support! Follow this event on Facebook or purchase tickets SAGE Tulsa (Service & Advocacy For Gay Elders) A VERY SORDID WEDDING - Oklahoma Premiere! Thursday April 27, 6:00 p.m., Reception, 7 :00 p.m., Film Screening Circle Cinema 10 S. Lewis Ave Tulsa, OK 74104 Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan A VERY SORDID WEDDING (Oklahoma Premiere!) 6pm Reception with writer/director Del Shores and actor Emerson Collins 7pm Film Screening BB - $15 General Admission, $10 for Equality Center Members *Please make sure you mention you are a member of OkEq when purchasing tickets. Starring: Bonnie Bedelia, Leslie Jordan, Caroline Rhea, Dale Dickey, Emerson Collins & Whoopi Goldberg "A Very Sordid Wedding" deals with the questions, concerns, bigotry and fallout of what happens when marriage equality comes to a small Texas town where not everyone is ready to accept it. Creator Del Shores' uses his trademark comedy and the beloved characters from his cult smash hit Sordid Lives and Sordid Lives: The Series to deal with these important current social issues and the very real process of accepting your family for who they are instead of who you want them to be. For more information or to purchase tickets online: www.circlecinema.com s ' _.,DelshotN ;;1:=s~ ,.._-.=..-,::-..= Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 4/24/26, 3:44 PM �OkEq eNews April 12th, 2017 6 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-April-12th--2017.ht... Yoga by Zach EVERY SUNDAY @4:30 pm $5.00 per Session v Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:30 pm (First time interview required before attending) Email sharon.queen@okeq.org The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. Lambda Al-Anon Group Every Friday 7 p.m. Survivors of Incest Anonymous Every Saturday 12:30 pm SIA strives to empower those who have survived childhood sexual abuse (who are not abusing any child), who want to become survivors and thrivers. For more information, visit siawso.org Emma's Revolution - Woody Guthrie Center's 4th Anniversary Friday April 28th, 6:00 p.m. Guthrie Green Stage 111 East M.B. Brady Street, Tulsa, OK 74103 FREE and Open to All The Woody Guthrie Center celebrates the fourth anniversary of Guthrie's work returning to Oklahoma. The event will include week of music and discussions honoring the work of Guthrie and those who came after him as well as sharing Guthrie's message of diversity, equality and social justice. This year, we're encouraging everyone to #BeTheMachine." ABOUT EMMA'S REVOLUTION Smart, funny and informative -- like Rachel Maddow and Jon Stewart with guitars. Game Night If there was ever a time for a powerful, loving transformative revolution, that time is now--and this is the music to fuel it! Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno Emma's Revolution (Pat Humphries and Sandy O.) are grassroots, activist musicians whose songs have been used as tools in movements for social justice around the world, keeping people inspired & energized in the work for a world we all want to live in. This concert celebrates the release of their latest album "Revolution Now." Covering issues from killer drones to wind energy, from the Black Lives Matter movement to the sustaining power of love, the songs span folk to jazz to funk and will keep you going through this unimaginable-inauguration-to-come and beyond. As Emma's Revolution's friend Pete Seeger inspired them to sing, "Hope changes everything!" Additional Info: Online at http://woodyguthriecenter.org/events/wgc-4th-anniversary-celebration-april-22-30/ Facebook Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/425918721084134/ Emma's Revolution contact: Susan Frazier, sfgmi@aol.com, (517) 484-1712 Emma's Revolution official website: www.emmasrevolution.com --- ·---- Gay Men's Dinner Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Room Rentals Tuesday May 2, 6:30 p.m. Bread & Butter Kitchen and Bakery 3837 E. 51st St., Tulsa, Oklahoma 74135 A comfort food restaurant with a southern flair for your family. Click here for information about Bread & Butter Kitchen and Bakery. -·'•~- BREAD&BUTTER The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has many spaces for your next meeting or event. To check dates, reserve your next event or receive pricing information, contact sharon.queen@okeq.org Stop 4/24/26, 3:44 PM �OkEq eNews April 12th, 2017 7 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-April-12th--2017.ht... --- Please RSVP to Richard Haley at GuysDineToo@gmail.com by for a quick view of the Event Center and pick up a space rental sheet. "First Thursday" Art Opening Thursday May 4, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 EBA Directory 'l, c.,1..,..1,. DJ di 1l...... c:,. 1?.. .1:.1 .. N, The May Oklahomans for Equality showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature the works of of Ralph Weidling in an Exhibit Titled "Colors of a Rogue City Resident", beginning with a reception on Thursday, May 4th from 6-9pm and continuing throughout the month. 27 year old Ralph Weidling was working long hours at an industrial job, when travel and an opportunity combined to re-ignited his creative passion. He has found Tulsa to be the invigorating environment to nurture that creativity through a variety of materials and expressions. His work in metal and glass, wall pieces, free standing works and some even functional art are all coming from a place of optimism and beauty. His expression in his art is echoed in this written musings. "There's this beautiful world and its waiting for you... just let it in and let it out. Don't be shy, let those colors shine bright; it's going to take a lot of light to win this fight! The beauty & power of the Rouge City ... a small blue bubble of Change.... resistance, rising up for the rights & equality for all!! The front lines for the decade long battle of Marriage Equality in Oklahoma that was rightfully won!" ____ ______ ....___.. --........-·------· ...... _ _______ . ...... The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and community. ,.. ____ ._ _ _ _ _ _ ,-... a.._ -_ - - -...._, _ _ _ _ .· --a.. -___ _ .. __ ------·--.. -···_____ --. ... ---- .....-·--·----...a.. .. _.,.., ..... _ ... ____ ___ a..----,., ___ ... ,__.,, _____ ,. ..., ..._____ _ _ ., __...._ _ L~-· - ... , - - •.... • -- - The show begins with a reception on Thursday, May 4th from 6-9pm where there will be a door prize drawn of the artist's work. The show continues throughout the month. www.okeq.org Workforce Oklahoma Access Point Open every day Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-by-step instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule Cinco De Mayo Pride Fundraiser Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Friday May 5, 8:00 p.m. Area 18 39 E 18th St, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74119 Join Tulsa Pride at Area 18 for a CINCO DE MAYO PARTY and Pride Fundraiser come enjoy margaritas, the lip syncing contest, and fun adult games. Catch your favorite bartender, Pride Team member, awesome dancers and community folks enjoying this FIESTA! 21 and up. Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Friday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 7 pm Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. Intimate Partner Violence& Sexual Assault Survivor Support Group pr lJ I A Rainglow Run Friday June 2, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Kickoff Tulsa PRIDE Weekend with the 4th annual Rainglow Run on Friday, June 2, 2017. Don glow in the dark body paint and glow sticks and run for equality! Prizes for the overall winners and best costume! One mile fun run: 8:00 p.m. 5K: 8:30 p.m. Sign Up Facebook event First Wednesday of each month from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Domestic violence is the use of physical, sexual, threatening or emotional force to frighten, intimidate and control an intimate partner. This support and educational group is for individuals who have survived domestic violence and are ready to explore their personal healing process and find hope. The group will provide emotional support, information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal, and may include specific goals such as creating a safety plan, reducing risk of future violence, increasing positive coping skills and addressing the impact of trauma. Sexual assault is any forced or coerced sexual activity, such as unwanted touching or forced penetration committed against a person's will or without consent. This support group will meet together to discuss their experiences, share ideas, and provide emotional support for one another. Additionally, highly trained providers will offer information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal. Specific goals for sessions may include crises stabilization, safety planning, increasing selfregulatory skills, addressing trauma through cognitive processing, reconnecting to support systems, family and the community, and preventing re-victimization. All services are free of charge, and confidentiality is paramount. For more 4/24/26, 3:44 PM �OkEq eNews April 12th, 2017 8 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-April-12th--2017.ht... information contact Jim Scholl at 918.631.2722. MISSION: Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Equality Center Pride Store Show your pride with one (or more) of our colorful pride buttons. Available in the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Pride Store. Prices vary from $1.00 - $3.00 Be sure to "Like" the OkEq Pride Store Facebook page to keep up with the new items and new sale items Toby Jenkins Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library "Reinventing the Family: Lesbian and Gay Parents" By: Laura Benkov, Ph.D. The first thorough investigation of the joys, challenges, and issues facing Lesbian and gay men who are choosing to be parents, fighting for custody, and changing how we all think of "family values". From what to name your child to legal and psychological issues, here is a thoughtful guide to raising a healthy child in a homophobic world. ng y n dGay Find this selection and more by visiting the Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library . Olivia Cotter Office Manager Olivia.Cotter@OkEq.org rents Laura Beiikov]i]. Invitation to Participate in Research Online Survey Sharon Queen Facilities Coordinator Sharon.Queen@OkEq.org Would you like to be involved in research at the University of Oklahoma? I am Jedediah Bragg from the Anne and Henry Zarrow School of Social Work and I invite you to participate in my research project entitled Social Justice Implications of Inclusive Measures of Sexual and Gender Minority Populations. This research is being conducted online. You must be at least 18 years of age to participate in this study. The purpose of this research is to explore the impacts of assessing sexuality in a more inclusive manner and how social supports effect overall well-being. Jose Vega Program Coordinator Jose.Vega@OkEq.org THE CANYONS AT BLACKJACK RIDGE Alex Wade Special Projects Alex.Wade@OkEq.org 1801 N. MCKINLEY AVE - - - c;ANn c;DIUNr.c; nil 740Fi~ - - 4/24/26, 3:44 PM �OkEq eNews April 12th, 2017 9 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-April-12th--2017.ht... ....-..-.. ...... .., ...... ._...,, __,.,, ,...........,.,._ REGISTRATION IS OPEN! JOt TULS IS ROUD TO SPONSOR A FRIEND FOR A FRIEND 271.3 E 49"' ST. TULSA, OK 74105 918-747-6827 SATURDAY, APRIL 22, 2017 8: 0 A. $75 PER PLAYER / $300 PER TEAM 4-MAN TEAM - SCRAMBLE FORMAT A pet servl<e which provide dally for pets whose owners have HIV/AIDS. This service relies completely on volunteers and private donatlons. The service Is available for all pets, Including dogs, cats, birds, fish, even snakes.Clienture expected to pay as much of veterina,y charge•• possible. Food is provided at no charge. CONTACT: CURTIS AUSTIN · CURTISAUSTIN33O HOTMAIL.COM ORAL WARREN · 918-361-8739 YOU CAN ALSO FINO US ON FACEBOOK O TULSAJ0LT Compassionate Tulsa - Make Tulsa Golden Please join us in our city-wide campaign to "Make Tulsa Golden." Using "The Golden Rule" as our guide for compassionate living, you are asked to sign the pledge to "make Tulsa golden." The "Make Tulsa Golden" campaign encourages each of us to increase compassion in Tulsa communities by pledging to treat others as we wish to be treated. If you are willing to make that pledge, please select the link below to be added to the list of groups and individuals working together to Make Tulsa Golden. MAKE~ Sign the Pledge Here After indicating your pledge, you can download our Make Tulsa Golden pledge certificate. -- _;GOLDEN For more information visit compassionatetulsa.org r---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------, Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Hours: Mon - Sat Noon-9 p.m. | Sun Noon-6 p.m. Oklahomans for Equality | 621 E. 4th Street | Tulsa, OK 74120 | 918.743.4297 www.okeq.org I 4/24/26, 3:44 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/faf8afe4c24530b8f848d8acb9f826f1.pdf 770c9263748322e874df98fc6f58a0c8 PDF Text Text OkEq eNews April 20th, 2017 1 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-April-20th--2017.ht... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq eNews e 2017 Equality Gala April 20th, 2017 okl:ihom:ins for equ:ility news In This Issue Family Ties - 2017 Equality Gala First Choice Raffle! LGBTQ National Day of Silence Grateful Day Dinner & Awards --Spaghetti - ---Banquet Mojo Fest 2017 Saturday, April 29th, 2017, 6:30 pm Cox Business Center 100 Civic Center, Tulsa, OK 74103 Third Street and Houston Avenue Dining Out for Life A Very Sordid Wedding Emma's Revolution Gay Men's Dinner "First Thursday" Art Opening Cinco De Mayo Party. With special guests Meredith Baxter and Comedian Suzanne Westenhoefer An Afternoon with Wade Rouse Tulsa Pride Bingo Equality Business Alliance Mixer Rainglow Run Volunteer of the Month Sapulpa Spirit and Arts Fair Pride Store Rainbow Library Research Invitation Alison Anthony and Mark Wilson - Honorary Chairs Jackpot Golf Classic Compassionate Tulsa Paul Allen and Debbie McDaniel - Chairs ~ oklahomans for equality Ticket purchases and sponsorship information here (No ticket sales will be available at the door.) First Choice Raffle! OkEq Board Meeting Your choice of the Live Auction Items at the Equality Gala. $250 per ticket, only 100 tickets sold! Purchase your First Choice Raffle ticket now! Auction Packages include: A Year of Toni's Flowers, Chance the Rapper BOK Concert Package, Krebs Italian Evening, Evening with Suzanne Westenhoefer, Dinner for 15-Living Kitchen, and many more! LGBTQ Youth National Day of Silence Friday, April 21 2017 GLSEN's Day of Silence is a student-led national event organized in thousands of schools, bringing awareness to the silencing effects of antiLGBTQ name-calling, bullying and harassment in schools. Students from middle school to college take a vow of silence in an effort to encourage schools and classmates to address the problem of anti-LGBTQ behavior by illustrating the silencing effect of bullying and harassment on LGBTQ students and those perceived to be LGBTQ. 7 p.m. Thursday, April 20 Dennis R. Neill Equality Center All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. OkEq Art Exhibition The April Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature the works of Oklahoma Figure Art Alliance (OKFAA) a group of artists presenting works based on the human form. Works will be displayed throughout the month. The show begins with a reception on Thursday, April 6th from 6-9pm where there will be a door prize drawn of the artist's work. The show continues throughout the month. www.okeq.org Things You Can Do The day after, show Gay Youth in your classroom and TALK. How To Help if Someone is Being Harassed New York Times "Gay Youth is a lovely short film. It humanizes young gay people and clearly and forcefully depicts the challenges they face, as well as their desire to be accepted and to be allowed to live like everyone else." --David Eller, Community College of Denver Anthropology Review Database Gay Youth 30 Minutes 16-Page Study guide Closed Captioned DVD Family Ties 4/24/26, 3:52 PM �OkEq eNews April 20th, 2017 2 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-April-20th--2017.ht... Colleges and Universities $165 New Day Films - Purchase the DVD and Study Guide. VIMEO ON DEMAND - Preview $1.99 KANOPY - Professors and Students Gay Youth is powerful! It breaks the silence surrounding adolescent homosexuality by contrasting the tragic death of 20-year old Bobby Griffith, a gay teen who could not find acceptance, with the remarkable life of 17-year old Gina Gutierrez. This important video shows us that information, acceptance, and support make enormous differences in the lives of these young people. The DVD and other streaming options are available. Find out more at www.pamwaltonproductions.com ------ Family Ties is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBT parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Family Ties contact andy@grimesco.net Grateful Day Spaghetti Dinner & Awards Banquet Saturday April 22, 6:00 p.m. Fellowship Congregational Church UCC 2900 S. Harvard Ave., Tulsa, Oklahoma 74114 Lawyer in the Library March 8 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Lawyer in the Library is an opportunity to meet with a lawyer about topics such as family law (divorce, paternity, custody, child support), landlord/tenant , estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment necessary.. Each year, our Awards Banquet, kicks of our Fundraising season. We honor and thank the people, who have supported the Foundation. Without them, we could not do, what we do for the Community. This year we will be featuring a Pasta Bar, donated by TW's AFAB Catering! Tea, water, punch and wine. Gluten Free and Vegetarian options available. Entertainment for the evening will be, Rebecca Ungerman and accompaniment. The proceeds from this banquet, helps to fund the annual HIV Wellness Retreat. This year will be the fifth year, that the Grateful Day Foundation, has hosted the Retreat. Keep Coming Back Meditation Group Reserved Tables and Single tickets are now available to purchase, please click on the link above. There will be more details added as we get closer to the Date. Every Monday from 6:30 to 7:30 Hope to see you all there, and thank you for your continued support! Follow this event on Facebook or purchase tickets This Narcotics Anonymous meditation meeting has a group meditation followed by reading NA literature and sharing. Everyone is welcome regardless of age race sexual identity or religion, the only requirement for membership is the desire to stop using drugs. There are no dues or fees. We are not affiliated with any outside organization and are selfsupporting through our own contributions. Whether you have a dollar for the basket or not please join us and keep coming back. For more information contact, Deborah Spradlin at deborahspradlin2013@gmail.com Dining Out for Life Healthcare Navigator Thursday April 27, 2017 By Appointment Welcome to Dining Out For Life! Please join us on Thursday, April 27th! Making a difference is as easy as going out to eat! Our amazing restaurants will donate 25% or more of your bill to pay for local HIV services provided by H.O.P.E. Their generosity coupled with your generous donation will make a very real difference in the lives of thousands of men, women, and children throughout the Tulsa area. Please browse through the site, and use our restaurant locator to find your perfect Dining Out for Life restaurant. It could not be easier to search for the perfect meal for you, your family, and friends. Please help us make sure that no one faces HIV alone. It is the most satisfying meal you will ever eat! Mark your calendars! Thursday, April 27, 2017 For more information: Dining out for Life Tulsa H.O.P.E. Te sting Facebook Dini»g~ Do you need assistance with open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare? Meet with Mary Jones, Planned Parenthood's Healthcare Navigator. She will be more than happy to help anyone and everyone who is interested in enrolling with the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare. Contact Mary Jones at 918-587-4621 or mary.jones@ppheartland.org --·-- .,.l.~~i•Dine Out, Fight AIDS Counseling Services Counselors are donating their services to Oklahomans for Equality. Please be patient when setting up appointment times. It can take up to 2 weeks for them to find an available time to see you. 4/24/26, 3:52 PM �OkEq eNews April 20th, 2017 3 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-April-20th--2017.ht... health outreach prevention education, Inc. A VERY SORDID WEDDING - Oklahoma Premiere! Thursday April 27, 6:00 p.m., Reception, 7 :00 p.m., Film Screening Circle Cinema 10 S. Lewis Ave Tulsa, OK 74104 Dr. Kurt Choate A VERY SORDID WEDDING (Oklahoma Premiere!) - h a l l y . Eqaallty.T9..._ 6pm Reception with writer/director Del Shores and actor Emerson Collins 7pm Film Screening $15 General Admission, $10 for Equality Center Members *Please make sure you mention you are a member of OkEq when purchasing tickets. Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a Sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required Contact Dr. Kurt Choate, LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org Starring: Bonnie Bedelia, Leslie Jordan, Caroline Rhea, Dale Dickey, Emerson Collins & Whoopi Goldberg "A Very Sordid Wedding" deals with the questions, concerns, bigotry and fallout of what happens when marriage equality comes to a small Texas town where not everyone is ready to accept it. Creator Del Shores' uses his trademark comedy and the beloved characters from his cult smash hit Sordid Lives and Sordid Lives: The Series to deal with these important current social issues and the very real process of accepting your family for who they are instead of who you want them to be. For more information or to purchase tickets online: www.circlecinema.com Jenna Pike Tuesdays and Thursdays by appointment only. Gender identity, sexual orientation, mood or anxiety concerns, and/or individuals who have experienced a traumatic event. Appointments are required. Contact Jenna at jennifer.pike@okstate.edu ------(918) 594-8568 Emma's Revolution - Woody Guthrie Center's 4th Anniversary Friday April 28th, 6:00 p.m. Guthrie Green Stage 111 East M.B. Brady Street, Tulsa, OK 74103 FREE and Open to All The Woody Guthrie Center celebrates the fourth anniversary of Guthrie's work returning to Oklahoma. The event will include week of music and discussions honoring the work of Guthrie and those who came after him as well as sharing Guthrie's message of diversity, equality and social justice. This year, we're encouraging everyone to #BeTheMachine." ABOUT EMMA'S REVOLUTION Smart, funny and informative -- like Rachel Maddow and Jon Stewart with guitars. If there was ever a time for a powerful, loving transformative revolution, that time is now--and this is the music to fuel it! Emma's Revolution (Pat Humphries and Sandy O.) are grassroots, activist musicians whose songs have been used as tools in movements for social justice around the world, keeping people inspired & energized in the work for a world we all want to live in. Tiffany Zwart Monday -Thursday by appointment only. Gender identity, sexual orientation, mood or anxiety concerns, and/or individuals who have experienced a traumatic event. Appointments are required. Contact Tiffany at tzwart@okstate.edu (918) 594-8568 This concert celebrates the release of their latest album "Revolution Now." Covering issues from killer drones to wind energy, from the Black Lives Matter movement to the sustaining power of love, the songs span folk to jazz to funk and will keep you going through this unimaginable-inauguration-to-come and beyond. As Emma's Revolution's friend Pete Seeger inspired them to sing, "Hope changes everything!" Additional Info: Online at http://woodyguthriecenter.org/events/wgc-4th-anniversary-celebration-april-22-30/ ----Facebook Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/425918721084134/ Emma's Revolution contact: Susan Frazier, sfgmi@aol.com, (517) 484-1712 Emma's Revolution official website: www.emmasrevolution.com ---- · Gay Men's Dinner Tuesday May 2, 6:30 p.m. Bread & Butter Kitchen and Bakery 3837 E. 51st St., Tulsa, Oklahoma 74135 A comfort food restaurant with a southern flair for your family. Click here for information about Bread & Butter Kitchen and Bakery. Please RSVP to Richard Haley at GuysDineToo@gmail.com - -~•'•-BREAD&BUTTER :Z, M :C: Andria Whipple Monday -Thursday by appointment only. Issues surrounding gender identity, sexual orientation, mood or anxiety concerns, and/or individuals who have experienced a traumatic event. Appointments are required. Contact Andria at andria.whipple@okstate.edu (918) 594-8568 /-· ' ,.,•, :--z-.'.·"j·;· . "First Thursday" Art Opening Thursday May 4, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 The May Oklahomans for Equality showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature the works of of Ralph Weidling in an Exhibit Titled "Colors of a Rogue City Resident", beginning with a reception • .. I l, C,n.,..,1, 'OJ ~ R ... 11 .. c;,'I 1l,.,1,;J.... 1 I v . ' . ~ l'r1:~ · ..',li,'l'\ Jess White I am available for appointments on Tuesday from 8am-4pm and Thursday from 8am-11:30am . I have experience working with anxiety, depression, gender identity, 4/24/26, 3:52 PM �OkEq eNews April 20th, 2017 4 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-April-20th--2017.ht... on Thursday, May 4th from 6-9pm and continuing throughout the month. sexual/affectional orientation, trauma, and life transitions. I also have experience working with children and adolescents. You can contact me at jess.white@okstate.edu or (918) 594-8568 C o~r<'" t1 27 year old Ralph Weidling was working long hours at an industrial job, when travel and an opportunity combined to re-ignited his creative passion. He has found Tulsa to be the invigorating environment to nurture that creativity through a variety of materials and expressions. His work in metal and glass, wall pieces, free standing works and some even functional art are all coming from a place of optimism and beauty. His expression in his art is echoed in this written musings. "There's this beautiful world and its waiting for you... just let it in and let it out. Don't be shy, let those colors shine bright; it's going to take a lot of light to win this fight! The beauty & power of the Rouge City ... a small blue bubble of Change.... resistance, rising up for the rights & equality for all!! The front lines for the decade long battle of Marriage Equality in Oklahoma that was rightfully won!" Ir.c.1~0., T.ul ,.._ 't 0 .,.thf, rio,, . --·---·--...... __------._ .......--------· ____ . .........-------· -----_______ ---..,. _____ . ________ ._____ ---·---·-·-·--·---· ___ ----...-. -------___ ____ -- __. ______ -----_ ,..__ _., _,_.., __,...., .,.,_, , __ .., ,,_,. ,._ ., :=:==~-:-:.:.~=~-.. . The show begins with a reception on Thursday, May 4th from 6-9pm where there will be a door prize drawn of the artist's work. The show continues throughout the month. www.okeq.org Cinco De Mayo Pride Fundraiser Friday May 5, 8:00 p.m. Area 18 39 E 18th St, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74119 Join Tulsa Pride at Area 18 for a CINCO DE MAYO PARTY and Pride Fundraiser come enjoy margaritas, the lip syncing contest, and fun adult games. Catch your favorite bartender, Pride Team member, awesome dancers and community folks enjoying this FIESTA! 21 and up. Brendan Glon Brendon is available for appointments from 8-3pm on Tuesday and from 2-6pm on Wednesdays. He is experienced with working with clients in the rainbow community, including sexual or affectional orientation, gender identity, spirituality, trauma history, depression, anxiety, and social issues. He works from a values oriented and humanistic theoretical model. Contact Brendon atglon@okstate.edu or by contacting the OSU Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 594-8568 C!NC(J D I lJ pr A Fallyn Lee Fallyn Lee graduated with a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Ball State University in 2015. She is currently a doctoral student in Oklahoma State University's Counseling Psychology program. Fallyn has experience working with intimate partner violence, sexual assault, spiritual concerns, and trauma. She has also worked with children and adolescents using both talk and play therapy. Contact Fallyn at fallynl@ostatemail.okstate.edu (918) 594-8568 An Afternoon with Wade Rouse (aka Viola Shipman) Sunday May 7, at 2:00 p.m. Foolish Things Coffee Company 1001 S. Main St., Tulsa, Oklahoma 74119 Beloved memoirist and humorist Wade Rouse (America's Boy, At Least in the City Someone Would Hear Me Scream, It's All Relative) has embarked upon a new adventure in writing, penning heartwarming novels under the pseudonym Viola Shipman. His new book is The Hope Chest Ever since she was diagnosed with ALS, fiercely independent Mattie doesn't feel like herself. She can't navigate her beloved home, she can't go for a boat ride, and she can barely even feed herself. Her devoted husband, Don, doesn't want to imagine life without his wife of nearly fifty years, but Mattie isn't likely to make it past their anniversary. But when Rose, Mattie's new caretaker, and her young daughter, Jeri, enter the couple's life, happiness and the possibility for new memories return. Together they form a family, and Mattie is finally able to pass on her memories from the hope chest she received from her mother. This book is the perfect Mother's Day gift! Facebook Event 2017 Tulsa Pride Bingo May 13, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 Join us for April's Tulsa Pride Bingo 2017. The beautiful and outrageous Nicole Carrington will be our host once again. Nicole has invited Rainbow Granny and Trailer Trash Teresa to join her for our biggest pride fundraiser this Pride season. Super Hot DJ Crystal will be spinning the beat for our rapid rounds of Pride Bingo and DJing our Lip Sync Contest. $15 for general admission $25 Adult Beverage admission includes 3 drink tickets • viola shipman authoroftfu.J.,,.,mf»,«<kt Non-Binary Support Group Third Wednesday of each month from 7-9 p.m. A new support group for folks who identify with non-binary genders, including but not limited to, genderqueer, genderfluid, agender, bigender, neutrois, genderflux, and more. This group will be a safe space to discuss our identities, receive support, and build a strong nonbinary community in Tulsa. For information contact Vic Wiener at vfwiener@gmail.com SOS Group Mondays 7:00 pm This open Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) Recovery and Sobriety Group meets every Monday at the Dennis 4/24/26, 3:52 PM �OkEq eNews April 20th, 2017 5 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-April-20th--2017.ht... R. Neill Equality Center. For more information, visit www.SOSTulsa.org $200 Table for 8 people which includes unlimited drinks for your table Proceeds go toward Tulsa Pride 2017. For more information contact olivia.cotter@okeq.org Live Free! Coming Out Workshop 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of the month 7:00 - 8:00 pm. ComingOut@OkEq.org Facilitated by James Prather Equality Business Alliance Mixer Wednesday May 17, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 ALITY Business Alliance Brought to You Bi the Letter B Second Tuesday and fourth Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. In an effort to better serve you and your community, every Orkin Man receives unparalleled industry training. Your Orkin Man was trained by one of the top 125 training programs in the nations - receiving 160 hours of hands-on training during his first year on the job. He's trained to use the most effective approach to treat your specific pest problem and situation. Check out Orkin online at www.orkin.com The group is open to all bi, pan, queer, fluid folks and their allies. SAGE Tulsa (Service & Advocacy For Gay Elders) Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan II • The Equality Business Alliance networking mixers are terrific venues for you to meet prospective clients. Mixers are open to non-members as well as EBA members. Be sure to bring business cards, business information, brochures, etc. Hosting a networking mixer is a great way to showcase your business. You may host at your establishment or use the Equality Center. If you would like to host a mixer, send an email to jose.vega@okeq.org for more information. Rainglow Run Friday June 2, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Kickoff Tulsa PRIDE Weekend with the 4th annual Rainglow Run on Friday, June 2, 2017. Don glow in the dark body paint and glow sticks and run for equality! Prizes for the overall winners and best costume! One mile fun run: 8:00 p.m. 5K: 8:30 p.m. Sign Up Facebook event Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 Yoga by Zach 4/24/26, 3:52 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/2b8e99bfc7ac7677292d15a215824d0c.pdf 332f6a1c130c28b02013e434d30c685b PDF Text Text OkEq eNews April 26th, 2017 1 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-April-26th--2017.ht... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq eNews April 26th, 2017 e news okl.ihom.ins for equ.ility A VERY SORDID WEDDING - Oklahoma Premiere! In This Issue A Very Sordid Wedding Family Ties - 2017 Equality Gala First Choice Raffle! Dining Out for Life Emma's Revolution Gay Men's Dinner Thursday April 27, 6:00 p.m., Reception, 7 :00 p.m., Film Screening Circle Cinema 10 S. Lewis Ave Tulsa, OK 74104 "First Thursday" Art Opening Cinco De Mayo Party. An Afternoon with Wade Rouse A VERY SORDID WEDDING (Oklahoma Premiere!) _ _ ......,,._Equality. ,.. .... Tulsa Pride Bingo Equality Business Alliance Mixer 6pm Reception with writer/director Del Shores and actor Emerson Collins 7pm Film Screening Rainglow Run Volunteer of the Month $15 General Admission, $10 for Equality Center Members *Please make sure you mention you are a member of OkEq when purchasing tickets. Pride Store Rainbow Library Research Invitation Starring: Bonnie Bedelia, Leslie Jordan, Caroline Rhea, Dale Dickey, Emerson Collins & Whoopi Goldberg "A Very Sordid Wedding" deals with the questions, concerns, bigotry and fallout of what happens when marriage equality comes to a small Texas town where not everyone is ready to accept it. Creator Del Shores' uses his trademark comedy and the beloved characters from his cult smash hit Sordid Lives and Sordid Lives: The Series to deal with these important current social issues and the very real process of accepting your family for who they are instead of who you want them to be. For more information or to purchase tickets online: www.circlecinema.com Compassionate Tulsa s \ ; j • ._- -. Del•-- --===iitf: 2017 Equality Gala OkEq Board Meeting Saturday, April 29th, 2017, 6:30 pm Cox Business Center 100 Civic Center, Tulsa, OK 74103 Third Street and Houston Avenue 7 p.m. Thursday, May 18 Dennis R. Neill Equality Center All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. With special guests Meredith Baxter and Comedian Suzanne Westenhoefer OkEq Art Exhibition The April Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature the works of Oklahoma Figure Art Alliance (OKFAA) a group of artists presenting works based on the human form. Works will be displayed throughout the month. The show begins with a reception on Thursday, April 6th from 6-9pm where there will be a door prize drawn of the artist's work. The show continues throughout the month. www.okeq.org Alison Anthony and Mark Wilson - Honorary Chairs Paul Allen and Debbie McDaniel - Chairs Q. oklahomans for equality Ticket purchases and sponsorship information here (No ticket sales will be available at the door.) First Choice Raffle! Your choice of the Live Auction Items at the Equality Gala. $250 per ticket, only 100 tickets sold! Purchase your First Choice Raffle ticket now! Family Ties Auction Packages include: A Year of Toni's Flowers, Chance the Rapper BOK Concert Package, Krebs Italian Evening, Evening with Suzanne Westenhoefer, Dinner for 15-Living Kitchen, and many more! 4/24/26, 3:52 PM �OkEq eNews April 26th, 2017 2 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-April-26th--2017.ht... Dining Out for Life Thursday April 27, 2017 Welcome to Dining Out For Life! Please join us on Thursday, April 27th! Making a difference is as easy as going out to eat! Our amazing restaurants will donate 25% or more of your bill to pay for local HIV services provided by H.O.P.E. Their generosity coupled with your generous donation will make a very real difference in the lives of thousands of men, women, and children throughout the Tulsa area. Please browse through the site, and use our restaurant locator to find your perfect Dining Out for Life restaurant. It could not be easier to search for the perfect meal for you, your family, and friends. Please help us make sure that no one faces HIV alone. It is the most satisfying meal you will ever eat! Mark your calendars! Thursday, April 27, 2017 For more information: Dining out for Life Tulsa H.O.P.E. Te sting Facebook Dining~ Family Ties is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBT parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Family Ties contact andy@grimesco.net . .l.~ni•DineOut, Fight AIDS Lawyer in the Library March 8 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Lawyer in the Library is an opportunity to meet with a lawyer about topics such as family law (divorce, paternity, custody, child support), landlord/tenant , estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment necessary.. health outreach prevention education, Inc. Keep Coming Back Meditation Group Emma's Revolution - Woody Guthrie Center's 4th Anniversary Friday April 28th, 6:00 p.m. Guthrie Green Stage 111 East M.B. Brady Street, Tulsa, OK 74103 FREE and Open to All Every Monday from 6:30 to 7:30 The Woody Guthrie Center celebrates the fourth anniversary of Guthrie's work returning to Oklahoma. The event will include week of music and discussions honoring the work of Guthrie and those who came after him as well as sharing Guthrie's message of diversity, equality and social justice. This year, we're encouraging everyone to #BeTheMachine." ABOUT EMMA'S REVOLUTION Smart, funny and informative -- like Rachel Maddow and Jon Stewart with guitars. If there was ever a time for a powerful, loving transformative revolution, that time is now--and this is the music to fuel it! Emma's Revolution (Pat Humphries and Sandy O.) are grassroots, activist musicians whose songs have been used as tools in movements for social justice around the world, keeping people inspired & energized in the work for a world we all want to live in. This Narcotics Anonymous meditation meeting has a group meditation followed by reading NA literature and sharing. Everyone is welcome regardless of age race sexual identity or religion, the only requirement for membership is the desire to stop using drugs. There are no dues or fees. We are not affiliated with any outside organization and are selfsupporting through our own contributions. Whether you have a dollar for the basket or not please join us and keep coming back. This concert celebrates the release of their latest album "Revolution Now." Covering issues from killer drones to wind energy, from the Black Lives Matter movement to the sustaining power of love, the songs span folk to jazz to funk and will keep you going through this unimaginable-inauguration-to-come and beyond. As Emma's Revolution's friend Pete Seeger inspired them to sing, "Hope changes everything!" Additional Info: Online at http://woodyguthriecenter.org/events/wgc-4th-anniversary-celebration-april-22-30/ ---·--Facebook Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/425918721084134/ Emma's Revolution contact: Susan Frazier, sfgmi@aol.com, (517) 484-1712 Emma's Revolution official website: www.emmasrevolution.com For more information contact, Deborah Spradlin at deborahspradlin2013@gmail.com Gay Men's Dinner Tuesday May 2, 6:30 p.m. Bread & Butter Kitchen and Bakery 3837 E. 51st St., Tulsa, Oklahoma 74135 Healthcare Navigator A comfort food restaurant with a southern flair for your family. Click here for information about Bread & Butter Kitchen and Bakery. Please RSVP to Richard Haley at GuysDineToo@gmail.com "First Thursday" Art Opening Thursday May 4, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 By Appointment >;;;11en ;c: Do you need assistance with open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare? Meet with Mary Jones, Planned Parenthood's Healthcare Navigator. She will be more than happy to help anyone and everyone who is interested in enrolling with the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare. Contact Mary Jones at 918-587-4621 or mary.jones@ppheartland.org - - ·- - - Counseling Services The May Oklahomans for Equality showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature the works of of Ralph Weidling in an Exhibit Titled "Colors of a Rogue City Resident", beginning with a reception on Thursday, May 4th from 6-9pm and continuing throughout the month. Counselors are donating their services to Oklahomans for Equality. Please be patient when setting up appointment times. It can take up to 2 weeks for them to find an available time to see you. 27 year old Ralph Weidling was working long hours at an industrial job, when travel and an opportunity combined to re-ignited his creative passion. He 4/24/26, 3:52 PM �OkEq eNews April 26th, 2017 3 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-April-26th--2017.ht... has found Tulsa to be the invigorating environment to nurture that creativity through a variety of materials and expressions. His work in metal and glass, wall pieces, free standing works and some even functional art are all coming from a place of optimism and beauty. His expression in his art is echoed in this written musings. "There's this beautiful world and its waiting for you... just let it in and let it out. Don't be shy, let those colors shine bright; it's going to take a lot of light to win this fight! The beauty & power of the Rogue City ... a small blue bubble of Change.... resistance, rising up for the rights & equality for all!! The front lines for the decade long battle of Marriage Equality in Oklahoma that was rightfully won!" Dr. Kurt Choate Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a Sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required Contact Dr. Kurt Choate, LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org The show begins with a reception on Thursday, May 4th from 6-9pm where there will be a door prize drawn of the artist's work. The show continues throughout the month. www.okeq.org Cinco De Mayo Pride Fundraiser Friday May 5, 8:00 p.m. Area 18 39 E 18th St, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74119 Join Tulsa Pride at Area 18 for a CINCO DE MAYO PARTY and Pride Fundraiser come enjoy margaritas, the lip syncing contest, and fun adult games. Catch your favorite bartender, Pride Team member, awesome dancers and community folks enjoying this FIESTA! 21 and up. CINCO DE Jenna Pike Tuesdays and Thursdays by appointment only. Gender identity, sexual orientation, mood or anxiety concerns, and/or individuals who have experienced a traumatic event. Appointments are required. Contact Jenna at jennifer.pike@okstate.edu (918) 594-8568 pr I lJ I ' A An Afternoon with Wade Rouse (aka Viola Shipman) Sunday May 7, at 2:00 p.m. Foolish Things Coffee Company 1001 S. Main St., Tulsa, Oklahoma 74119 Tiffany Zwart Monday -Thursday by appointment only. Gender identity, sexual orientation, mood or anxiety concerns, and/or individuals who have experienced a traumatic event. Appointments are required. Contact Tiffany at tzwart@okstate.edu (918) 594-8568 Beloved memoirist and humorist Wade Rouse (America's Boy, At Least in the City Someone Would Hear Me Scream, It's All Relative) has embarked upon a new adventure in writing, penning heartwarming novels under the pseudonym Viola Shipman. His new book is The Hope Chest Ever since she was diagnosed with ALS, fiercely independent Mattie doesn't feel like herself. She can't navigate her beloved home, she can't go for a boat ride, and she can barely even feed herself. Her devoted husband, Don, doesn't want to imagine life without his wife of nearly fifty years, but Mattie isn't likely to make it past their anniversary. But when Rose, Mattie's new caretaker, and her young daughter, Jeri, enter the couple's life, happiness and the possibility for new memories return. Together they form a family, and Mattie is finally able to pass on her memories from the hope chest she received from her mother. author of 1k J,,nm ~u:w.W This book is the perfect Mother's Day gift! Facebook Event 2017 Tulsa Pride Bingo May 13, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 Join us for April's Tulsa Pride Bingo 2017. The beautiful and outrageous Nicole Carrington will be our host once again. Nicole has invited Rainbow Granny and Trailer Trash Teresa to join her for our biggest pride fundraiser this Pride season. Super Hot DJ Crystal will be spinning the beat for our rapid rounds of Pride Bingo and DJing our Lip Sync Contest. Andria Whipple Monday -Thursday by appointment only. Issues surrounding gender identity, sexual orientation, mood or anxiety concerns, and/or individuals who have experienced a traumatic event. Appointments are required. Contact Andria at andria.whipple@okstate.edu ~ ----(918) 594-8568 $15 for general admission $25 Adult Beverage admission includes 3 drink tickets $200 Table for 8 people which includes unlimited drinks for your table Proceeds go toward Tulsa Pride 2017. Jess White I am available for appointments on Tuesday from 8am-4pm and Thursday from 8am-11:30am . I have experience working with 4/24/26, 3:52 PM �OkEq eNews April 26th, 2017 4 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-April-26th--2017.ht... For more information contact olivia.cotter@okeq.org Equality Business Alliance Mixer Wednesday May 17, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 E anxiety, depression, gender identity, sexual/affectional orientation, trauma, and life transitions. I also have experience working with children and adolescents. You can contact me at jess.white@okstate.edu or (918) 594-8568 ALITY usiness Alliance In an effort to better serve you and your community, every Orkin Man receives unparalleled industry training. Your Orkin Man was trained by one of the top 125 training programs in the nations - receiving 160 hours of hands-on training during his first year on the job. He's trained to use the most effective approach to treat your specific pest problem and situation. Brendan Glon Brendon is available for appointments from 8-3pm on Tuesday and from 2-6pm on Wednesdays. He is experienced with working with clients in the rainbow community, including sexual or affectional orientation, gender identity, spirituality, trauma history, depression, anxiety, and social issues. He works from a values oriented and humanistic theoretical model. Contact Brendon atglon@okstate.edu or by contacting the OSU Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 594-8568 Check out Orkin online at www.orkin.com The Equality Business Alliance networking mixers are terrific venues for you to meet prospective clients. Mixers are open to non-members as well as EBA members. Be sure to bring business cards, business information, brochures, etc. Hosting a networking mixer is a great way to showcase your business. You may host at your establishment or use the Equality Center. If you would like to host a mixer, send an email to jose.vega@okeq.org for more information. Rainglow Run Friday June 2, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Kickoff Tulsa PRIDE Weekend with the 4th annual Rainglow Run on Friday, June 2, 2017. Don glow in the dark body paint and glow sticks and run for equality! Prizes for the overall winners and best costume! One mile fun run: 8:00 p.m. 5K: 8:30 p.m. Sign Up Facebook event Fallyn Lee Fallyn Lee graduated with a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Ball State University in 2015. She is currently a doctoral student in Oklahoma State University's Counseling Psychology program. Fallyn has experience working with intimate partner violence, sexual assault, spiritual concerns, and trauma. She has also worked with children and adolescents using both talk and play therapy. Contact Fallyn at fallynl@ostatemail.okstate.edu (918) 594-8568 Non-Binary Support Group Third Wednesday of each month from 7-9 p.m. A new support group for folks who identify with non-binary genders, including but not limited to, genderqueer, genderfluid, agender, bigender, neutrois, genderflux, and more. This group will be a safe space to discuss our identities, receive support, and build a strong nonbinary community in Tulsa. For information contact Vic Wiener at vfwiener@gmail.com SOS Group Mondays 7:00 pm This open Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) Recovery and Sobriety 4/24/26, 3:52 PM �OkEq eNews April 26th, 2017 5 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-April-26th--2017.ht... Group meets every Monday at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information, visit www.SOSTulsa.org Live Free! Coming Out Workshop 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of the month 7:00 - 8:00 pm. ComingOut@OkEq.org Facilitated by James Prather Volunteer of the Month April 2017 Greg Mayfield Greg began volunteering in December 2016, as a way to do more for his community. When circumstances changed and he found himself with more time on his hands he decided it was time to volunteer and he chose the Equality Center. Greg enjoys meeting people and has learned how important it is to help people who might call needing information about what the center offers. Greg also notes the importance in greeting those that come in with a smile on his face and welcoming them into the center. "I remember when I first started, a young man came in needing assistance with a health issue. I was able to tell him what the Equality Center could do to help him. I was also able to give him other sources that could help and give him guidance. The young man came back a month or so ago and told me that he was scared and worried. He shook my hand and told me that I helped him more than just giving him information, that I treated him with kindness and empathy. I see him every now and then, and he has a smile on his face. For me that is why I volunteer at the Equality Center" Greg recalls. Brought to You Bi the Letter B Second Tuesday and fourth Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. When Greg is not volunteering he has a pet and house sitting service that he's trying to get started. He also loves to garden or as his friends say "He loves to play in the dirt." Greg loves all the social activities that the Equality Center has to offer and notes "I'm also very proud that the center opens their arms to all that need a safe place without judgement." Greg highly recommends to anyone he gets to talk to that they should volunteer time at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. "I encourage them to volunteer one day a week or for special events that the center puts on for the community". We thank you for your passion Greg! The group is open to all bi, pan, queer, fluid folks and their allies. If you would like to volunteer contact Jose Vega at jose.vega@okeq.org Equality Center Pride Store Show your pride with one (or more) of our colorful pride buttons. Available in the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Pride Store. Prices vary from $1.00 - $3.00 SAGE Tulsa (Service & Advocacy For Gay Elders) Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan Be sure to "Like" the OkEq Pride Store Facebook page to keep up with the new items and new sale items Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library "Sordid Lives" By: Del Shores April's Shower is a comedy about love, romance and expectation. The story follows unpredictable twists and turns until it climaxes with a madcap finale. The hilarity belies the poignancy of truth and love and the laughter is punctuated with honesty, tenderness and pain. At the beginning, the cast assembles for a seemingly traditional wedding shower. The action is captured inside an eclectic, three-story craftsman - itself serving as a central character to the story. As the script progresses, layers are slowly pulled away revealing secret relationships and subversive undercurrents - the wedding shower quickly becomes a free for all. Just when we think we have a grasp on each character's inner-motives, more characters get sucked into the fray altering everyone's dynamic and the course of April's "perfect" shower. We open on the main character Alex, a chef, put out by her effort for the shower and struggling with her desire to make things "picture-perfect." She is really hiding her true emotional motivation behind a mask. As April, the bride-to-be arrives, Alex's mask begins to slip away. It slowly becomes obvious that Alex, the disgruntled maid-of-honor, carries a secret that effects not just the course of her life, but that of almost everyone at the shower. In the end, Alex unveils her secret, an act of truth, BB - Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 4/24/26, 3:52 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/5fe7ed6299ee92944f63284b585868fd.pdf c6c9a5a3a8a78da866eca8767b66d67f PDF Text Text OkEq eNews June 7th, 2017 1 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-June-7th--2017.html... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq eNews e Lambda Car Club International June 7th, 2017 okl.ihom:ms for equ.ility In This Issue news Lambda Car Club MOREcolor Remembering Pulse Simply Sondheim - Council Oak Men's Chorale Ladies Social Club Now forming in Tulsa! Orkin A new chapter of the Lambda Car Club International is now forming in the Tulsa area. Tulsa will serve all Oklahoma, Kansas, and Arkansas. Currently the nearest chapters are in Dallas, St. Louis, and Memphis. If you are interested in joining a group of like minded men and women to share the love of automobile art you are invited to join us. You do not need a collectible just the love of cars. Legalize Me Equality Business Alliance Mixer All Spiritualist Paths Pride Store This is an international car club with over 2,000 members. Besides the local events held there are meet up with other regions for fun weekends and daily events. Rainbow Library The "Grand Invitational" is an annual event when all the chapters from New York to California meet in a host city (Detroit was a blast) for a week of planned activities. Grateful Day Bowl-a-Thon You are guaranteed to meet some lifelong friends, loves, and family within our gay family. Real Boy Jolt Tulsa State of Oklahoma Strategic Vision for Victim Safety Needs Assessment Contact Tim VanMeter at ttvanmeter@aol.com or 918-760-1959 Research Invitation Reproductive Justice Documentary MOREcolor Regional Juried Fine Arts Exhibition 2017 Compassionate Tulsa June 8th, Opening Reception, 6:00 p.m. June 8th-11th: Run of the Show Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 The MOREcolor 2017 Committee invites you to join us at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center for the annual MOREColor regional juried art exhibition. Opening Reception is Thursday, June 8th, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. The exhibition will run June 8th, 9th, 10th 12:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. and June 11th 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. OkEq Board Meeting Sponsored by Oklahomans for Equality, the Hyatt Regency, and TW's AFAB Catering 7 p.m. Thursday, June 15 Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Dennis R. Neill Equality 621 E 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. The MOREcolor 2017 Committee OkEq Art Exhibition The May Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) showcase and exhibit of local artists will feature the works of of Ralph Weidling in an Exhibit Titled "Colors of a Rogue City Resident". His expression in his art is echoed in this written musings. "There's this beautiful world and its waiting for you... just let it in and let it out. Don't be shy, let those colors shine bright; it's going to take a lot of light to win this fight! The beauty & power of the Rouge City ... a small blue bubble of Change.... resistance, rising up for the rights & equality for all!! The front lines for the decade long battle of Marriage Equality in Oklahoma that was rightfully won!" www.okeq.org Exhibition and sale benefiting Oklahomans for Equality with works by Sharon Allred Gustavo Banda Melaine Barfield Irissa Baxter Michael Benton Donald Bowen Allie Jensen Vicki Jordan Rebeccq Joskey Aubree Karner Darci Lenker Charlotte Lough Family Ties 4/24/26, 3:55 PM �OkEq eNews June 7th, 2017 2 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-June-7th--2017.html... Cynthia Brown Beth Burgess Tanya Butler Phillip Butler Adrian Cain Karin Cermak Lanette Clark Sadawna Coburn Slim Cook Shawn Cunningham Samantha Dent Mali Docktor Liz Dueck Annalee Dunaway Linda Dunbar Chad Eggar Kris Fairchild Alan Frakes Penni Gage Don Gonzales Jonathan Green Hannah Hanley Shauna Henry Janice Hickey Mycah Higley Merredith Hoosier Sandi Willhite Julia Lowe Glenda Maxey Adam McGaughey Rachel Miller Jessica Newman Taylor Painter-Wolfe Rryon Perdue Katie Pernu Dan Pham Daryl Reimer Cheryl Roach Ann Shannon Tami Smith Sonia Sniderman Behnaz Sohrabian Anne Solomon Brigid Giddens Spanier Joe Staskal Daniel Sutliff Kat Swearingen Chuck Tomlins Ann Tomlins Arthur Uphold Cecilia Villalobos Misty Wheeler Mary Whitney Dean Wyatt Family Ties is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBT parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Family Ties contact andy@grimesco.net Lawyer in the Library June 14 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Lawyer in the Library is an opportunity to meet with a lawyer about topics such as family law (divorce, paternity, custody, child support), landlord/tenant , estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment necessary.. Keep Coming Back Meditation Group Every Monday from 6:30 to 7:30 Remembering Pulse Monday, June 12, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Join Oklahomans for Equality and Moms Demand Action in Oklahoma for a community-wide candle light vigil, with moments of silence and reflection, contemplative selections, remembering the names of those that died, musical performance art and a show of solidarity with Orlando and our Latinx LGBTQ community, on the one year anniversary of the Pulse Nightclub attack. This Narcotics Anonymous meditation meeting has a group meditation followed by reading NA literature and sharing. Everyone is welcome regardless of age race sexual identity or religion, the only requirement for membership is the desire to stop using drugs. There are no dues or fees. We are not affiliated with any outside organization and are selfsupporting through our own contributions. Whether you have a dollar for the basket or not please join us and keep coming back. For more information contact, Deborah Spradlin at deborahspradlin2013@gmail.com Healthcare Navigator By Appointment Do you need assistance with open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare? Meet with Mary Jones, Planned Parenthood's Healthcare Navigator. She will be more than happy to help anyone and everyone who is interested in enrolling with the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare. Contact Mary Jones at 918-587-4621 or mary.jones@ppheartland.org Counseling Services Counselors are donating their services to Oklahomans for Equality. Please be patient when setting up appointment times. It can take up to 2 weeks for them to find an available time to see you. 4/24/26, 3:55 PM �OkEq eNews June 7th, 2017 3 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-June-7th--2017.html... Simply Sondheim - Council Oak Men's Chorale Friday June 16 & Saturday June 17, 8:00 p.m. Boston Avenue United Methodist Church 1301 S. Boston Ave., Tulsa, OK 74119 Dr. Kurt Choate Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a Sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required Contact Dr. Kurt Choate, LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org Jenna Pike Tuesdays and Thursdays by appointment only. Gender identity, sexual orientation, mood or anxiety concerns, and/or individuals who have experienced a traumatic event. Appointments are required. Contact Jenna at jennifer.pike@okstate.edu - - - (918) 594-8568 Council Oak Men's Chorale presents Simply Sondheim, showcasing the works of Stephen Sondheim. The 2017 Spring Concert will be a tribute to Stephen Sondheim's musical songwriting. This collection of masterful works encompasses the creative genius and musical talent behind such great musicals as Into the Woods, West Side Story, Sweeney Todd, Gypsy and many others. Join COMC on Friday and Saturday June 16th and 17th at 8:00 p.m. in the Community Hall at Boston Avenue Methodist Church. Tickets for the performances are $20 each. For more information on Council Oak Men's Chorale please visit our website at counciloak.org . Ladies Social Club Friday June 9, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Tiffany Zwart Monday -Thursday by appointment only. Gender identity, sexual orientation, mood or anxiety concerns, and/or individuals who have experienced a traumatic event. Appointments are required. Contact Tiffany at tzwart@okstate.edu (918) 594-8568 Potluck games and snacks - bring your favorites and we'll play 'em! Join OkEq Ladies Social Club on Facebook estart of Pest Season: Are you ready? Ants Rats Are just waiting to Roaches Squirrels move In. And the Mice Spiders Termites Scorpions Orkin Man is stands ready to protect you. Andria Whipple Monday -Thursday by appointment only. Issues surrounding gender identity, sexual orientation, mood or anxiety concerns, and/or individuals who have experienced a traumatic event. Appointments are required. Contact Andria at andria.whipple@okstate.edu ----(918) 594-8568 Jess White I am available for appointments on Tuesday from 8am-4pm and Thursday from 8am-11:30am . I have experience working with anxiety, depression, gender identity, 4/24/26, 3:55 PM �OkEq eNews June 7th, 2017 4 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-June-7th--2017.html... Family Friendly Homes, Businesses, Manufacturing Plan s sexual/affectional orientation, trauma, and life transitions. I also have experience working with children and adolescents. You can contact me at jess.white@okstate.edu or (918) 594-8568 6- 6958 Restaruants, Hotels, Offices Commercial Kitchens Food Distribution CaJI Scott today at either nu1Wber and IWention OKEQ2017 for a special discount Pest Control Down to a Science 6550 E 40th St, Tu lsa, OK 74 145 Legalize Me Friday, June 16, 7:00 p.m. Liggett Studio 314 S Kenosha Ave Tulsa, OK 74120 Legalize Me Presented by the Living Arts Performance Committee Legalize Me is an evening of performances created by local LGBT artists as part of the celebration of Pride Month. These performances draw from the myriad experiences of queer people, flying in the face of rhetoric and legislation crafted to erase these identities. Legalize Me will showcase artists with the courage to be louder, stronger, realer and more present than ever in a hostile national climate of hate, inspiring the audience to do the same. Brendan Glon Brendon is available for appointments from 8-3pm on Tuesday and from 2-6pm on Wednesdays. He is experienced with working with clients in the rainbow community, including sexual or affectional orientation, gender identity, spirituality, trauma history, depression, anxiety, and social issues. He works from a values oriented and humanistic theoretical model. Contact Brendon atglon@okstate.edu or by contacting the OSU Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 594-8568 Friday, June 16, 2017 7pm at Liggett Studio 314 S Kenosha Ave Tulsa, OK 74120 Tickets: $5-$15 (sliding scale) Performing and Exhibiting Artists: John Bryant Tempest Cartwright Claire Collins Rosa Evans-Lombe Karyn Fox Luis Garcia Tyler Harrison Liv Jensen Abril Marshall Eli Wright and Chris West Mia Wright Fallyn Lee Fallyn Lee graduated with a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Ball State University in 2015. She is currently a doctoral student in Oklahoma State University's Counseling Psychology program. Fallyn has experience working with intimate partner violence, sexual assault, spiritual concerns, and trauma. She has also worked with children and adolescents using both talk and play therapy. Contact Fallyn at fallynl@ostatemail.okstate.edu (918) 594-8568 Equality Business Alliance Mixer Wednesday June 21, 6:00 p.m. Hosted by West Elm 1926 Utica Square Tulsa, OK 74114 E UALITY Business Alliance Visit the west elm modern home decor and modern furniture store in Tulsa, OK and find the bedding , furniture , room decor , and dinnerware you need to create a stylish contemporary home. Learn more about our complementary design services offered by our store experts. Check out West Elm online at www.westelm.com Non-Binary Support Group Third Wednesday of each month from 7-9 p.m. A new support group for folks who identify with non-binary genders, including but not limited to, genderqueer, genderfluid, agender, bigender, neutrois, genderflux, and more. This group will be a safe space to discuss our identities, receive support, and build a strong nonbinary community in Tulsa. For information contact Vic Wiener at vfwiener@gmail.com SOS Group Mondays 7:00 pm This open Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) Recovery and Sobriety Group meets every Monday at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more 4/24/26, 3:55 PM �OkEq eNews June 7th, 2017 5 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-June-7th--2017.html... information, visit www.SOSTulsa.org Brought to You Bi the Letter B Second Tuesday and fourth Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. The Equality Business Alliance networking mixers are terrific venues for you to meet prospective clients. Mixers are open to non-members as well as EBA members. Be sure to bring business cards, business information, brochures, etc. Hosting a networking mixer is a great way to showcase your business. You may host at your establishment or use the Equality Center. If you would like to host a mixer, send an email to jose.vega@okeq.org for more information. All Spiritualist Paths SAGE Tulsa (Service & Advocacy For Gay Elders) June 2017 HUI Of OPR 0rtU01JU Locate d at: 4 S Pa rk St, Sapulpa, OK 74066 Hn't1r Cturch .....th &arbara and Shu1t'I Sundotys l'Jam- 12 ~pm (Downtown just off Dewey(RT66) f ucs-rhun 11D""I ... 5pm &,, Appolntrntnt Rosewood Hcolcrs Rilu Vry $:S·S200 918-512-6821 Special Events and Workshop s 1'1ulc: 66 llowou1 t sapulpiti .lJne 3,. Join us I Tur. Toi~ Pttde ~,ttT•l l me 3"' suuuttd $5 LO.,.• Don~on Tl->t 2ndlhursd<l'f Junt 1!1 1''. 4th Frldilf Shared Htalln1 621, 4• SL Tuk it, OcblWlffl~ 7<1.1.2(L lo O,dlc: o... ronUy 101cm Rcadinc, ,~ - Thurs 1:2:311 - Spnl ~ t t i Y~r, 5pn,-7pm Table T•PPlllJ wt Store Hours Shlrlty Splrltitt Ltr TutR!ay 1'"' & l]l1at6prn ._~okee ltuket 'WeMlnt with ca,ol V'1a11 .ble: I " (lhun) 6pm - 9pm Sl.8.00 Mj Vd,nn Condocie: Oys;;,.i Hu,linr ~p,ntu I Gu,d.i,nu Tue - Sat Tutsd!IY·Sllli:unfo'f 11·5 The group is open to all bi, pan, queer, fluid folks and their allies. Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan ■ Minclul Mediurnhip with aamA 11am-6pm 11•11~6"', 201h (Tur.,) 6pm S20 •~rolrl!:~MC1111•,inlht: R,iborTor.: l ~l7"'(!wtt) 1Dam - 4pm, StiD boo. wlthdtpCKI\. Monthly SPEOALS!!! Schedule a reading today And SEE What 2017 has in store lor YOU, love, Jobs, More! t<spfrlt hllt Gdery ~th BUNAi Junr 24"'~ (jpm $20 • 111 S.turdu Orunwninr Onlr b.e17th(iit)fipm 1 Gourd lllilttlerWO.bhop wilh St".ll!!'f 5':Mrttsee&t.,- Seances by request w ith ..lu'le: 24f'l 1Dam - 7,,m S35 Barbara Dreamkecpcr (• HSVPwif'I dcposiO like us on Facebook at: httpr:(/www.fac•boo k.co rn/allsp iritualirtpat hs Equality Center Pride Store 2017 Tulsa Pride Shirts are still a vailable in the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Pride Store for $25.00 Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 v Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:30 pm (First time interview required before attending) Email sharon.queen@okeq.org The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. Lambda Al-Anon Group Every Friday 7 p.m. 4/24/26, 3:55 PM �OkEq eNews June 7th, 2017 6 of 11 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-June-7th--2017.html... Survivors of Incest Anonymous Every Saturday 12:30 pm SIA strives to empower those who have survived childhood sexual abuse (who are not abusing any child), who want to become survivors and thrivers. For more information, visit siawso.org Game Night Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno Be sure to "Like" the OkEq Pride Store Facebook page to keep up with the new items and new sale items Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library "Eating Out 2: Sloppy Seconds" By: Phillip J. Bartell How far would you go to get the person of your dreams? In the first Eating Out, Kyle (American Idol's Jim Verraros) convinced his straight roommate to pretend to be gay to get the girl. Now with the help of Gwen (Emily Brooke Hands from "Rick & Steve") and Tiffani (Rebekah Kochan), Kyle pretends to be heterosexual to land Troy (Marco Dapper), the new guy (and nude model) who's turning the heads of both men and women. Kyle soon finds himself joining a campus ex-gay support group and decides to pursue the confused Troy with his own tactic -- being his "out" gay self. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Room Rentals The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has many spaces for your next meeting or event. To check dates, reserve your next event or receive pricing information, contact sharon.queen@okeq.org Stop by for a quick view of the Event Center and pick up a space rental sheet. Who will win Troy first? In the boy eat boy, boy eat girl, bisexual mystique of Eating Out 2, the stakes are raised, sexual boundaries are obliterated, and the answer is never what you might expect! Don't miss the sexy and notorious appearances by the Hot Surfer Guy, the Hot Shirtless Guy and the Hot Clothed Guy. Also with Mink Stole (Hairspray, Pink Flamingos), Michael Serrato (The Big Gay Sketch Show) and Adrian Quinonez (Dante's Cove). EBA Directory Find this selection and more by visiting the Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library . The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and community. Workforce Oklahoma Access Point Open every day Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-by-step instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 4/24/26, 3:55 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/c32cc66ff8a91274f60b438a291706db.pdf a83674da1c22adcdc4244e46576088f7 PDF Text Text OkEq eNews June 13th, 2017 1 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-June-13th--2017.ht... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq eNews June 13th, 2017 okl.ihom:ms for equ.ility news In This Issue Lambda Car Club Simply Sondheim - Council Oak Men's Chorale Legalize Me Orkin Lambda Car Club International Now forming in Tulsa! A new chapter of the Lambda Car Club International is now forming in the Tulsa area. Tulsa will serve all Oklahoma, Kansas, and Arkansas. Currently the nearest chapters are in Dallas, St. Louis, and Memphis. If you are interested in joining a group of like minded men and women to share the love of automobile art you are invited to join us. You do not need a collectible just the love of cars. Equality Business Alliance Mixer Pride Store Rainbow Library Little Shop of Horrors Real Boy This is an international car club with over 2,000 members. Besides the local events held there are meet up with other regions for fun weekends and daily events. Grateful Day Bowl-a-Thon The "Grand Invitational" is an annual event when all the chapters from New York to California meet in a host city (Detroit was a blast) for a week of planned activities. State of Oklahoma Strategic Vision for Victim Safety Needs Assessment You are guaranteed to meet some lifelong friends, loves, and family within our gay family. Contact Tim VanMeter at ttvanmeter@aol.com or 918-760-1959 Jolt Tulsa Research Invitation Reproductive Justice Documentary Compassionate Tulsa Simply Sondheim - Council Oak Men's Chorale Friday June 16 & Saturday June 17, 8:00 p.m. Boston Avenue United Methodist Church 1301 S. Boston Ave., Tulsa, OK 74119 OkEq Board Meeting 7 p.m. Thursday, June 15 Dennis R. Neill Equality Center All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. OkEq Art Exhibition The May Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) showcase and exhibit of local artists will feature the MOREcolor Regional Juried Art Exhibition. The MOREcolor 2017 Committee invites you to join us at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center for the annual MOREColor regional juried art exhibition. - ----- -- -- ------ ----- --- - - ------ --- ---- ---- ----- - ------ - - The exhibition will run June 8th, 9th, 10th 12:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. and June 11th 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. www.okeq.org Family Ties Council Oak Men's Chorale presents Simply Sondheim, showcasing the works of Stephen Sondheim. The 2017 Spring Concert will be a tribute to Stephen Sondheim's musical songwriting. This collection of masterful works encompasses the creative genius and musical talent behind such great musicals as Into the Woods, West Side Story, Sweeney Todd, Gypsy and many others. Join COMC on Friday and Saturday June 16th and 17th at 8:00 p.m. in the Community Hall at Boston Avenue Methodist Church. Tickets for the performances are $20 each. For more information on Council Oak Men's Chorale please visit our website at counciloak.org . Legalize Me Friday, June 16, 7:00 p.m. Liggett Studio Family Ties is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBT parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Family Ties contact andy@grimesco.net 4/24/26, 3:56 PM �OkEq eNews June 13th, 2017 2 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-June-13th--2017.ht... 314 S Kenosha Ave Tulsa, OK 74120 Lawyer in the Library June 14 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Legalize Me Presented by the Living Arts Performance Committee Legalize Me is an evening of performances created by local LGBT artists as part of the celebration of Pride Month. These performances draw from the myriad experiences of queer people, flying in the face of rhetoric and legislation crafted to erase these identities. Legalize Me will showcase artists with the courage to be louder, stronger, realer and more present than ever in a hostile national climate of hate, inspiring the audience to do the same. Lawyer in the Library is an opportunity to meet with a lawyer about topics such as family law (divorce, paternity, custody, child support), landlord/tenant , estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment necessary.. Friday, June 16, 2017 7pm at Liggett Studio 314 S Kenosha Ave Tulsa, OK 74120 Keep Coming Back Meditation Group Tickets: $5-$15 (sliding scale) Performing and Exhibiting Artists: John Bryant Tempest Cartwright Claire Collins Rosa Evans-Lombe Karyn Fox Luis Garcia Tyler Harrison Liv Jensen Abril Marshall Eli Wright and Chris West Mia Wright Every Monday from 6:30 to 7:30 rt of Pest Season: Are you ready? Ants Rats Are just waiting to Roaches Squirrels move In. And the Mice Spiders Termites Scorpions Orkin Man is stands ready to protect you. This Narcotics Anonymous meditation meeting has a group meditation followed by reading NA literature and sharing. Everyone is welcome regardless of age race sexual identity or religion, the only requirement for membership is the desire to stop using drugs. There are no dues or fees. We are not affiliated with any outside organization and are selfsupporting through our own contributions. Whether you have a dollar for the basket or not please join us and keep coming back. For more information contact, Deborah Spradlin at deborahspradlin2013@gmail.com Healthcare Navigator Family Friendly By Appointment Homes, Businesses, Manufacturing Plan s Restaruants, Hotels, Offices Commercial Kitchens Food Distribution Call Scott today at either nu .. ber and ..ention OKEQ2017 for a special discount Pest Control Down to a Science Do you need assistance with open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare? Meet with Mary Jones, Planned Parenthood's Healthcare Navigator. She will be more than happy to help anyone and everyone who is interested in enrolling with the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare. Contact Mary Jones at 918-587-4621 or mary.jones@ppheartland.org ------ Counseling Services Counselors are donating their services to Oklahomans for Equality. Please be patient when setting up appointment times. It can take up to 2 weeks for them to find an available time to see you. 6550 E 40th St, Tu lsa, OK 74 1 45 Equality Business Alliance Mixer Wednesday June 21, 6:00 p.m. Hosted by West Elm 1926 Utica Square Tulsa, OK 74114 Dr. Kurt Choate E UALITY •I Business Alliance i Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a Sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required Contact Dr. Kurt Choate, LPC at 918.449.6574 4/24/26, 3:56 PM �OkEq eNews June 13th, 2017 3 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-June-13th--2017.ht... DrKurt@OkEq.org Visit the west elm modern home decor and modern furniture store in Tulsa, OK and find the bedding , furniture , room decor , and dinnerware you need to create a stylish contemporary home. Learn more about our complementary design services offered by our store experts. Jenna Pike Tuesdays and Thursdays by appointment only. Gender identity, sexual orientation, mood or anxiety concerns, and/or individuals who have experienced a traumatic event. Appointments are required. Contact Jenna at jennifer.pike@okstate.edu (918) 594-8568 Check out West Elm online at www.westelm.com The Equality Business Alliance networking mixers are terrific venues for you to meet prospective clients. Mixers are open to non-members as well as EBA members. Be sure to bring business cards, business information, brochures, etc. Hosting a networking mixer is a great way to showcase your business. You may host at your establishment or use the Equality Center. If you would like to host a mixer, send an email to jose.vega@okeq.org for more information. Tiffany Zwart Monday -Thursday by appointment only. Gender identity, sexual orientation, mood or anxiety concerns, and/or individuals who have experienced a traumatic event. Appointments are required. Contact Tiffany at tzwart@okstate.edu (918) 594-8568 2017 OkEq Board Elections The annual meeting of Oklahomans for Equality shall be held at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center on September 7th, 2017 beginning at 7:00 pm. Presently, nine Board of Director spaces are up for election. Nominations to the Board of Directors are made in one of two ways: 1. Recommended by the Board Development and Governance Committee (Applications due to OkEq by June 30th) OR 2. By petition of at least 15 current OkEq members (Due to the OkEq Secretary by August 23rd) At this time the Board Development and Governance Committee (BDG) is accepting applications for possible BDG nominations of those members interested in serving the OkEq community as a Director. Nine directors will be elected. All applicants will be reviewed by the Board Development and Governance Committee. • Please contact olivia.cotter@okeq.org for an application. Andria Whipple Monday -Thursday by appointment only. Issues surrounding gender identity, sexual orientation, mood or anxiety concerns, and/or individuals who have experienced a traumatic event. Appointments are required. Contact Andria at andria.whipple@okstate.edu (918) 594-8568 oklahomans for equality Requirements and Expectations of a Director: 1. Be a current OkEq Member and membership fees current 2. Attend Board Meetings on the third Thursday of each month 3. Contribute talent, time, energy toward supporting the mission of OkEq 4. Work additional assignments as required (Assignments are usually made pursuant to the particular knowledge, skills and abilities of a Director) 5. Serve a two year term Equality Center Pride Store 2017 Tulsa Pride Shirts are still a vailable in the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Pride Store for $25.00 Jess White I am available for appointments on Tuesday from 8am-4pm and Thursday from 8am-11:30am . I have experience working with anxiety, depression, gender identity, sexual/affectional orientation, trauma, and life transitions. I also have experience working with children and adolescents. You can contact me at jess.white@okstate.edu or (918) 594-8568 Brendan Glon Brendon is available for appointments from 8-3pm on 4/24/26, 3:56 PM �OkEq eNews June 13th, 2017 4 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-June-13th--2017.ht... Tuesday and from 2-6pm on Wednesdays. He is experienced with working with clients in the rainbow community, including sexual or affectional orientation, gender identity, spirituality, trauma history, depression, anxiety, and social issues. He works from a values oriented and humanistic theoretical model. Contact Brendon atglon@okstate.edu or by contacting the OSU Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 594-8568 Be sure to "Like" the OkEq Pride Store Facebook page to keep up with the new items and new sale items Fallyn Lee Fallyn Lee graduated with a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Ball State University in 2015. She is currently a doctoral student in Oklahoma State University's Counseling Psychology program. Fallyn has experience working with intimate partner violence, sexual assault, spiritual concerns, and trauma. She has also worked with children and adolescents using both talk and play therapy. Contact Fallyn at fallynl@ostatemail.okstate.edu (918) 594-8568 Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library "Trans Voices: Becoming Who You Are" By: Declan Henry Bronze Winner for the 2017 Independent Publisher Book Awards in the category of Gay/Lesbian/Bi/Trans NonFiction Non-Binary Support Group Imagine what it must be like to feel you are a woman 'trapped' in a man's body. Or a man 'trapped' in a woman's body. And what happens if you decide to reject your birth gender and become a trans man or a trans woman? Drawing on over one hundred interviews with individuals, this book is a compilation of the voices of those who have decided to undergo transition - both male-to-female and female-to-male. The book details the diverse experiences and challenges faced by those who transition, exploring a range of topics such as hormone treatments; reassignment surgeries; coming out; sex and sexuality; physical, emotional and mental health; transphobia; discrimination; and hate crime, as well as highlighting the lives of non-binary individuals and those who cross-dress to form a wider understanding of the varied ways in which people experience gender. '• TRANS VOICES Beccr'ri'lgwtcVOuke This powerful book is an ideal introduction to those keen to understand more about contemporary trans issues as well as those questioning their own gender identity. '~ ~~, Third Wednesday of each month from 7-9 p.m. A new support group for folks who identify with non-binary genders, including but not limited to, genderqueer, genderfluid, agender, bigender, neutrois, genderflux, and more. This group will be a safe space to discuss our identities, receive support, and build a strong nonbinary community in Tulsa. For information contact Vic Wiener at vfwiener@gmail.com Find this selection and more by visiting the Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library . SOS Group Mondays 7:00 pm This open Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) Recovery and Sobriety Group meets every Monday at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information, visit www.SOSTulsa.org Brought to You Bi the Letter B Second Tuesday and fourth Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. 4/24/26, 3:56 PM �OkEq eNews June 13th, 2017 5 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-June-13th--2017.ht... The group is open to all bi, pan, queer, fluid folks and their allies. SAGE Tulsa (Service & Advocacy For Gay Elders) Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan ■ Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 v . Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:30 pm (First time interview required before attending) Email sharon.queen@okeq.org The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. Lambda Al-Anon Group RUGGLE, TRIUMPH, AND LOVE. Every Friday 7 p.m. l'\IE SEEUBOUT BOY'S lUNSITIO IN ~lANHOOO." Nll.llCIII.IWNlf Survivors of Incest Anonymous Every Saturday 12:30 pm SIA strives to empower those who have survived childhood sexual abuse (who are not abusing any child), who want to become survivors and thrivers. For more information, visit siawso.org 4/24/26, 3:56 PM �OkEq eNews June 13th, 2017 6 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-June-13th--2017.ht... Game Night Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno IIIIIR11MfR■ ll!l llM.) Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Room Rentals The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has many spaces for your next meeting or event. To check dates, reserve your next event or receive pricing information, contact sharon.queen@okeq.org Stop by for a quick view of the Event Center and pick up a space rental sheet. EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and community. Gr~'C)~ Foundation ][nc. R dRib on Bo I-a- hon sday June 8 20 7 7pm - 9 m Workforce Oklahoma Access Point Open every day Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-by-step instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Friday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 7 pm Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. Unlimited Bowling .______________ Intimate Partner Violence& Sexual Assault Survivor Support Group -----------' 4/24/26, 3:56 PM �OkEq eNews June 13th, 2017 7 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-June-13th--2017.ht... Free Shoe Ren $20.00 per pers All proceeds benefit the HIV Wellness Retreat - - ~GRAB YOUR First Wednesday of each month from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Domestic violence is the use of physical, sexual, threatening or emotional force to frighten, intimidate and control an intimate partner. This support and educational group is for individuals who have survived domestic violence and are ready to explore their personal healing process and find hope. The group will provide emotional support, information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal, and may include specific goals such as creating a safety plan, reducing risk of future violence, increasing positive coping skills and addressing the impact of trauma. Sexual assault is any forced or coerced sexual activity, such as unwanted touching or forced penetration committed against a person's will or without consent. This support group will meet together to discuss their experiences, share ideas, and provide emotional support for one another. Additionally, highly trained providers will offer information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal. Specific goals for sessions may include crises stabilization, safety planning, increasing selfregulatory skills, addressing trauma through cognitive processing, reconnecting to support systems, family and the community, and preventing re-victimization. All services are free of charge, and confidentiality is paramount. For more information contact Jim Scholl at 918.631.2722. BALLS! And you could win some money doing it! Corne join us at Sheridan Lanes on Friday June 9th for some bowling fun and support the JOLT bowling tournament. You don't need to know how to bowl to have a great time. For $20, you get 3 games of bowling and free shoe rental. You also get chances to win money and cool door prizes plus have a great time with your friends! Arrive at Sheridan Lanes at 31 st and Sheridan at 7:30 PM to get your shoes and pick your lanes. Bowling will start at 8:00 PM. MISSION: Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. State of Oklahoma Strategic Vision for Victim Safety Needs Assessment At the request of the Oklahoma Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault and the Oklahoma Office of Attorney General, Victim Services Unit, we have launched the 2017 Threshold of Transformation: State of Oklahoma Strategic Vision for Victim Safety Needs Assessment. Initial information gathering began in December 2016 which has led to the Phase II HIPAA-compliant survey which is being distributed via the link below throughout the State of Oklahoma and the Tribal Nations located within the state borders. Please share this survey link with each of your respective employees, members, professional groups, and especially victims who have been served by your organization. The future sustainability for many of the services available throughout Oklahoma is dependent upon the successful completion and implementation of a statewide strategic plan for victim services. Your voice matters in these efforts. Our intent is to receive feedback from all facets of the criminal justice system, governmental agencies, service providers, victim/survivors, and community members at large. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact: Candida Marion, OCADVSA Lesley March, OAG, Victim Services Unit Sheree L. Hukill, Integrated Concepts Threshold of Transformation: Strategic Vision for Victim Safety Survey Link https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/icidvsast Toby Jenkins Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org '-1 6'\.. . ~ ~, I - Olivia Cotter Office Manager Olivia.Cotter@OkEq.org Please ensure we reach stakeholders you believe can provide valuable insight. We need to have as many survivors as possible complete the survey; we are all here to support their road to safety and security. We will be hosting focus groups during 25-28 July 2017 , conducting one-on-one interviews between now and September, and presenting findings at the 2017 Partners for Change Conference on 13-14 September . Respectfully, 4/24/26, 3:56 PM �OkEq eNews June 13th, 2017 8 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-June-13th--2017.ht... Sheree L. Hukill, JD Invitation to Participate in Research Online Survey Sharon Queen Facilities Coordinator Sharon.Queen@OkEq.org Would you like to be involved in research at the University of Oklahoma? I am Jedediah Bragg from the Anne and Henry Zarrow School of Social Work and I invite you to participate in my research project entitled Social Justice Implications of Inclusive Measures of Sexual and Gender Minority Populations. This research is being conducted online. You must be at least 18 years of age to participate in this study. The purpose of this research is to explore the impacts of assessing sexuality in a more inclusive manner and how social supports effect overall well-being. Jose Vega Program Coordinator Jose.Vega@OkEq.org REPRODUCTIVE Campu ction J USTIC E: etl ork Project Alex Wade Special Projects Alex.Wade@OkEq.org 1l1t' om u~ Re ard1 t'll tt'r is prod ucing a documcnra ry about R produ • • a. rt' lta\'t' receiw<l gra1H fun ding fr m co dp r at chi doc umentary. fo r all ·oluci na ry 'e bd i 't' ill e4ualit • nd . re ho ping ro im rvi w a m 11}' diff r nc klah 1an a cm! t in to u ·b t <la • to ht' apart I chi gro 1g docu ca , , eu love to ht'ar what you th ink of kla hom. law and al m1'7 . lnr rv1 , . ar vid on a 1p 1 , h wcv r, \I , i II ·crtain I • work with your d 1e<lule if ; u arc un bk co ~che<lule<l ti m . ) ct d ring WED : .zpm-spm FRI: 6pm-8pm SAT: 2.pm • 3 pm We want to interview you! lo s1'y;,1 up far 011 mt ri•iew nr far mnrf' mfa. cnm,1 t: Or. Lind oy Church ll Mc:k yl Fi 1l•t t•rl(• l>t•Mrv• l'"'J"'' UJl),,l,,.,uo• mli h, rl> 11 ri,· ju i cclmpu• 4/24/26, 3:56 PM �OkEq eNews June 13th, 2017 9 of 9 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-June-13th--2017.ht... Compassionate Tulsa - Make Tulsa Golden Please join us in our city-wide campaign to "Make Tulsa Golden." Using "The Golden Rule" as our guide for compassionate living, you are asked to sign the pledge to "make Tulsa golden." The "Make Tulsa Golden" campaign encourages each of us to increase compassion in Tulsa communities by pledging to treat others as we wish to be treated. If you are willing to make that pledge, please select the link below to be added to the list of groups and individuals working together to Make Tulsa Golden. MAKE~ Sign the Pledge Here After indicating your pledge, you can download our Make Tulsa Golden pledge certificate. -- GOLDEN For more information visit compassionatetulsa.org Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Hours: Mon - Sat Noon-9 p.m. | Sun Noon-6 p.m. Oklahomans for Equality | 621 E. 4th Street | Tulsa, OK 74120 | 918.743.4297 www.okeq.org ---------~ I 4/24/26, 3:56 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/fc92830353c090859700e583c400f966.pdf 5bff88b32fd24c86b55f15d5594f6dc8 PDF Text Text OkEq eNews June 21st, 2017 1 of 7 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-June-21st--2017.ht... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq eNews e news okl.ihom.ins for equ.ility June 21st, 2017 In This Issue Orkin 2017 OkEq Board Elections Equality Business Alliance Mixer Article Headline Article Headline Conference Sexuality & - - on -Intimacy, ---Spirituality Tulsa Pride 2017 rt of Pest Season: Are you ready? Ants Rats Are just waiting to Roaches Squirrels move in. And the Mice Spiders Termites Scorpions Pride Store Rainbow Library Orkin Man stands ready to protect you. OkEq Board Meeting 7 p.m. Thursday, July 20 Dennis R. Neill Equality Center All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. Family Friendly Homes, Businesses, Manufacturing Plants Restaruants, Hotels, Offices Com- mercial Kitchens Food Distribution Call Scott today at either number and mention OKEQ2017 for a special discount Pest Control Down to a Science OkEq Art Exhibition The May Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) showcase and exhibit of local artists will feature the MOREcolor Regional Juried Art Exhibition. The MOREcolor 2017 Committee invites you to join us at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center for the annual MOREColor regional juried art exhibition. The exhibition will run June 8th, 9th, 10th 12:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. and June 11th 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. www.okeq.org 6550 E 40th St, Tulsa, OK 74 145 2017 OkEq Board Elections The annual meeting of Oklahomans for Equality shall be held at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center on September 7th, 2017 beginning at 7:00 pm. Presently, six Board of Director spaces are up for election. At this time the Board Development and Governance Committee (BDG) is accepting applications for possible nominations of those members interested in serving the OkEq community as a Director. Six directors will be elected. All applicants will be reviewed by the Board Development and Governance Committee. Nominations to the Board of Directors are made in one of two ways: 1. Recommended by the Board Development and Governance Committee (Applications due to OkEq by June 30th) OR Family Ties • 2. By petition of at least 15 current OkEq members (Due to the OkEq Secretary by August 23rd) Please contact olivia.cotter@okeq.org for an application. oklahomans for equality Requirements and Expectations of a Director: 1. Be a current OkEq Member and membership fees current 2. Attend Board Meetings on the third Thursday of each month 3. Contribute talent, time, energy toward supporting the mission of OkEq 4. Work additional assignments as required (Assignments are usually made pursuant to the particular knowledge, skills and abilities of a Director) 5. Serve a two year term Family Ties is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBT parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Family Ties contact andy@grimesco.net Live Free! Coming Out Worksh op 4/24/26, 3:57 PM �OkEq eNews June 21st, 2017 2 of 7 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-June-21st--2017.ht... ~ - -!-. •, ••,.,_, • • "'.1'-- • I _.,,. '~:::. - j Mondays 6 :00-7:00 p.m. ComingOut@OkEq.org Free to participate, this course is designed for individuals coming to terms with their sexuality with presentations on how to come out to family, friends and coworkers. Question and answer session in a supportive and informed environment. Please contact ComingOut@OkEq.org or call 918-743-4297 Facilitated by Brendon Glon Lawyer in the Library July 12 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Lawyer in the Library is an opportunity to meet with a lawyer about topics such as family law (divorce, paternity, custody, child support), landlord/tenant , estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment necessary.. Equality Business Alliance Mixer Wednesday June 21, 6:00 p.m. Hosted by West Elm 1926 Utica Square, Tulsa, OK 74114 E UALITY Business Alliance Healthcare Navigator By Appointment Do you need assistance with open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare? Meet with Mary Jones, Planned Parenthood's Healthcare Navigator. She will be more than happy to help anyone and everyone who is interested in enrolling with the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare. Contact Mary Jones at 918-587-4621 or -mary.jones@ppheartland.org -·-- - Counseling Services Join us for June's Equality Business Alliance mixer hosted by West Elm. Visit the west elm modern home decor and modern furniture store in Tulsa, OK and find the bedding, furniture, room decor, and dinnerware you need to create a stylish contemporary home. Learn more about our complementary design services offered by our store experts. Counselors are donating their services to Oklahomans for Equality. Please be patient when setting up appointment times. It can take up to 2 weeks for them to find an available time to see you. Check out West Elm online at www.westelm.com Dr. Kurt Choate Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a Sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required Contact Dr. Kurt Choate, LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org The Equality Business Alliance networking mixers are terrific venues for you to meet prospective clients. Mixers are open to non-members as well as EBA members. Be sure to bring business cards, business information, brochures, etc. Hosting a networking mixer is a great way to showcase your business. You may host at your establishment or use the Equality Center. If you would like to host a mixer, send an email to jose.vega@okeq.org for more information. S.A.G.E. Summer Pool Parties OSU Tulsa Counseling Center The OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center provides services to children over the age of 15, adolescents, and adults who are residents of the community, including students, staff 4/24/26, 3:57 PM �OkEq eNews June 21st, 2017 3 of 7 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-June-21st--2017.ht... Fourth Tuesday of each month Tuesday June 27, July 25, Aug. 22, 10:00am 1938 E. 55th Pl., Tulsa, OK 74105 SAGE Tulsa will have their first pool party on Tuesday, June 27th at 10:00 am. Members can meet up at the Equality Center and carpool to the pool party. Lunch at the pool party will be burgers and hot dogs. Participants are encouraged to bring side dishes, deserts, and drinks. The pool has a shallow end and also has railing with steps to help people into the pool. If you would like to attend, please email olivia.cotter@okeq.org to RSVP. The pool party will be held at 1938 E. 55th Pl., Tulsa, OK 74105. Maps are available at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. The mission of SAGE Tulsa is to address issues related to lesbian, gay bisexual and transgender aging. In partnership with its constituents and allies, SAGE Tulsa works to achieve a high quality of life for LGBT older adults, supports and advocates for their rights, fosters a greater understanding of aging in all communities and promotes positive images of LGBT life in later years. SAGE Tulsa meets every Tuesday morning at 10:00 am at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. and faculty affiliated with Oklahoma State University. Services are provided by Counseling Psychology and Community Counseling Graduate Students and supervised by faculty members. SERVICES PROVIDED • Individual Therapy • Family Therapy • Couples Therapy • Some assessment and testing services are also available For an appointment please call 918-594-8568 and let then know you were referred by Oklahomans for Equality. Follow SAGE on Facebook for all the latest updates and events. "First Thursday" Art Opening Thursday July 6, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Non-Binary Support Group The July Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature the works of Sandi Willhite in an Exhibit Titled "Tulsa Cowgirls", beginning with a reception on Thursday, July 6th from 6-9pm and continuing throughout the month. She speaks of her art as a living thing "A herd of lovable, colorful and whimsical cows will fill the Equality Center for an old fashioned rodeo. These cow paintings represent my Oklahoma roots and my love for both the outdoors and color. As a tribute to my family, each cow is named after either one of my Grandmothers or one of my many Aunts (they would be tickled and delighted to be memorialized in this manner). The larger ones showcase the cow with a scene from the Tulsa area. Some are from the Tulsa State Fair, some from downtown Tulsa and some are from Route 66. They all have quite the "personality" and are meant to bring a smile to your face. I'm so excited to be invited by the Equality Center for a solo show of my family of cows. If you adopt one for your home, my goal is to make you smile every time you see it. So saddle up and giddy on down to the Equality Center to get your bid in for one of your own." The show begins with a reception on Thursday, July 6th from 6-9pm where there will be a door prize drawn of the artist's work. The show continues throughout the month. www.okeq.org 2017 Conference on Intimacy, Sexuality & Spirituality Thursday, July 13 - Saturday, July 15, 2017 1244 S Utica Ave, Tulsa, OK 74104 Third Wednesday of each month from 7-9 p.m. A new support group for folks who identify with non-binary genders, including but not limited to, genderqueer, genderfluid, agender, bigender, neutrois, genderflux, and more. This group will be a safe space to discuss our identities, receive support, and build a strong nonbinary community in Tulsa. For information contact Vic Wiener at vfwiener@gmail.com SOS Group Mondays 7:00 pm This open Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) Recovery and Sobriety Group meets every Monday at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information, visit www.SOSTulsa.org Brought to You Bi the Letter B The 2017 Conference on Intimacy, Sexuality & Spirituality (ISS Con 2017) July 13-15 in Tulsa OK will offer a large selection of course offerings, both in the breakout session (1 hr.) and workshop (1.5-2hr) models. The breakout sessions will be mostly a presentation of themes and topics, while the workshops will be interactive and participatory learning opportunities. Friday evening will include an opportunity to meet with a presenter over (a self-pay) dinner in local restaurants to discuss their topic(s) more thoroughly, followed by interactive group events back at the conference location on the three themes: social, physical, & spiritual. These will include table games, cuddle party, tantric massage, and reflective meditation. Lunch and snacks will be provided both days as a part of your registration cost. CEU credits, including ethics, have been requested. The conference will be held in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Second Tuesday and fourth Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Breakout Session topics being considered are: STDs, A Culture of Transparency, Queer Sexuality, Asexual Intimacy, Creation Spirituality, Positive Intimacy without Genital Intercourse, Sex Positive Art, Marriage & Family, Sexuality & Aging, Masculinity of Jesus, 5 Love Languages, Gender Roles, Clobber Passages in the Bible, Communication, Developing a Sex Positive Ethic, Theology of Inclusion & Grace, Dealing with Conflict, Rough Sex vs. Abuse, The Impact of Grief and Trauma on Intimacy, Native American Sexuality, Monogamy vs. Non-Monogamy, The Power of Touch, Sacred Texts and ISS, Alt Lifestyles: BDSM, Poly, Non-Monogamy, and more, The Joy of Chastity, Sexuality & Disability, and Tantric Pleasure. The group is open to all bi, pan, queer, fluid folks and their allies. Workshops currently scheduled are Relationship Communication, Developing Ethics for a Sex Positive Life, and A Theological Framework for Celebrating ISS. If you have suggestions or a request for a particular session topic and/or presenter, please contact Ray@CAVUCenter.com. Tulsa Pride 2017 SAGE Tulsa (Service & Advocacy For Gay Elders) e Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by 4/24/26, 3:57 PM �OkEq eNews June 21st, 2017 4 of 7 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-June-21st--2017.ht... John Madigan II Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 v Gender Support Program Equality Center Pride Store 2017 Tulsa Pride Shirts are still a vailable in the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Pride Store for $25.00 Wednesdays 7:30 pm (First time interview required before attending) Email sharon.queen@okeq.org The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. Lambda Al-Anon Group Every Friday 7 p.m. Survivors of Incest Anonymous Every Saturday 12:30 pm SIA strives to empower those who have survived childhood sexual abuse (who are not abusing any child), who want to become survivors and thrivers. For more information, visit siawso.org Be sure to "Like" the OkEq Pride Store Facebook page to keep up with the new items and new sale items Game Night Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library "How My Family Came to Be - Daddy, Papa and Me" By: Andrew R. Aldrich Illustrated by: Mike Motz "The day I was born was a happy day." ttowMyFamll1CameioBe- Told with simple playful illustrations, How My Family Came to Be - Daddy, Papa and Me clearly addresses for a young audience the changing makeup of families. The story grew out of the authors' need to explain to his son how their family came to be and what "family" really means. Narrated from the perspective of a schoolaged child, the book shows how his family was created and that families 4/24/26, 3:57 PM �OkEq eNews June 21st, 2017 5 of 7 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-June-21st--2017.ht... are made up of people who love each other. Find this selection and more by visiting the Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library . Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Room Rentals The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has many spaces for your next meeting or event. To check dates, reserve your next event or receive pricing information, contact sharon.queen@okeq.org Stop by for a quick view of the Event Center and pick up a space rental sheet. EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and community. Workforce Oklahoma Access Point Open every day Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-by-step instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Friday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 7 pm Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. Intimate Partner Violence& Sexual Assault Survivor Support Group First Wednesday of each month from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Domestic violence is the use of physical, sexual, threatening or emotional force to frighten, intimidate and control an intimate partner. This support and educational group is for individuals who have survived domestic violence and are ready to explore their personal healing process and find hope. The group will provide emotional support, information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal, and may include specific goals such as creating a safety plan, reducing risk of future violence, increasing positive coping skills and addressing the impact of trauma. Sexual assault is any forced or coerced sexual activity, such as unwanted touching or forced penetration committed against a person's will or without consent. This support group will meet together to discuss their experiences, share ideas, and provide emotional support for one another. Additionally, highly trained providers will offer 4/24/26, 3:57 PM �OkEq eNews June 21st, 2017 6 of 7 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-June-21st--2017.ht... information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal. Specific goals for sessions may include crises stabilization, safety planning, increasing self-regulatory skills, addressing trauma through cognitive processing, reconnecting to support systems, family and the community, and preventing re-victimization. All services are free of charge, and confidentiality is paramount. For more information contact Jim Scholl at 918.631.2722. MISSION: Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Toby Jenkins Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org Olivia Cotter Office Manager Olivia.Cotter@OkEq.org Sharon Queen Facilities Coordinator Sharon.Queen@OkEq.org Jose Vega Program Coordinator Jose.Vega@OkEq.org 4/24/26, 3:57 PM �OkEq eNews June 21st, 2017 7 of 7 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-June-21st--2017.ht... Alex Wade Special Projects Alex.Wade@OkEq.org r---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------, Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Hours: Mon - Sat Noon-9 p.m. | Sun Noon-6 p.m. Oklahomans for Equality | 621 E. 4th Street | Tulsa, OK 74120 | 918.743.4297 www.okeq.org I 4/24/26, 3:57 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/dc05a6bb4fba65808db21a8d57e9e25a.pdf 6cba0ed0cccd63e1360e8d7d70cd051f PDF Text Text OkEq eNews June 28th, 2017 1 of 7 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-June-28th--2017.ht... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq eNews 4th of July Holiday e June 28th, 2017 okl.ihom.ins for equ.ility news In This Issue 4th of July Holiday Orkin 2017 OkEq Board Elections July Video eNews July Volunteer of the Month LGBTQ People of Color Peer Support Group Pride Rides "First Thursday" Art Opening Conference on Intimacy, Sexuality & - -Spirituality - -·- - - The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will be open throughout the 4th of July holiday. However, most all of the programs have been suspended for the holiday. Please check the OkEq Calender for program updates. Equality Business Alliance Mixer S.A.G.E. Summer Pool Parties Gayming Night with Microsoft Tulsa Pride 2017 Pride Store Rainbow Library The staff and board of Oklahomans for Equality wish you a happy and safe 4th of July! OkEq Board Meeting rt of Pest Season: Are you ready? Rats Are ju st waiting to Roaches Squirrels move in. And the Mice Spiders Termites Scorpions Ants Orkin Man stands ready to protect you . Family Friendly 7 p.m. Thursday, July 20 Dennis R. Neill Equality Center All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. OkEq Art Exhibition The May Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) showcase and exhibit of local artists will feature the MOREcolor Regional Juried Art Exhibition. The MOREcolor 2017 Committee invites you to join us at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center for the annual MOREColor regional juried art exhibition. The exhibition will run June 8th, 9th, 10th 12:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. and June 11th 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. www.okeq.org Homes, Businesses, Manufacturing Plants Restaruants, Hotels, Offices Commercial Kitchens Food Distribution Call Scott today at either number and mentioo OKEQ201 7 for a special discount Family Ties Pest Control Down to a Science 6550 E 40th St, Tulsa, OK 74145 2017 OkEq Board Elections Family Ties is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBT parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Family Ties contact andy@grimesco.net 4/24/26, 3:57 PM �OkEq eNews June 28th, 2017 2 of 7 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-June-28th--2017.ht... The annual meeting of Oklahomans for Equality shall be held at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center on September 7th, 2017 beginning at 7:00 pm. Presently, six Board of Director spaces are up for election. At this time the Board Development and Governance Committee (BDG) is accepting applications for possible nominations of those members interested in serving the OkEq community as a Director. Six directors will be elected. All applicants will be reviewed by the Board Development and Governance Committee. Nominations to the Board of Directors are made in one of two ways: 1. Recommended by the Board Development and Governance Committee (Applications due to OkEq by June 30th) OR • Live Free! Coming Out Worksh op 2. By petition of at least 15 current OkEq members (Due to the OkEq Secretary by August 23rd) Please contact olivia.cotter@okeq.org for an application. oklahomans for equality Requirements and Expectations of a Director: 1. Be a current OkEq Member and membership fees current 2. Attend Board Meetings on the third Thursday of each month 3. Contribute talent, time, energy toward supporting the mission of OkEq 4. Work additional assignments as required (Assignments are usually made pursuant to the particular knowledge, skills and abilities of a Director) 5. Serve a two year term Mondays 6 :00-7:00 p.m. ComingOut@OkEq.org Free to participate, this course is designed for individuals coming to terms with their sexuality with presentations on how to come out to family, friends and coworkers. Question and answer session in a supportive and informed environment. Please contact ComingOut@OkEq.org or call 918-743-4297 Facilitated by Brendon Glon Lawyer in the Library July 12 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Lawyer in the Library is an opportunity to meet with a lawyer about topics such as family law (divorce, paternity, custody, child support), landlord/tenant , estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment necessary.. Healthcare Navigator By Appointment Do you need assistance with open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare? Meet with Mary Jones, Planned Parenthood's Healthcare Navigator. She will be more than happy to help anyone and everyone who is interested in enrolling with the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare. Contact Mary Jones at 918-587-4621 or mary.jones@ppheartland.org --- ----- July Video eNews Counseling Services Counselors are donating their services to Oklahomans for Equality. Please be patient when setting up appointment times. It can take up to 2 weeks for them to find an available time to see you. Q r :: July Volunteer of the Month Nina Ryan I have been volunteering with OKEQ 8 months. Wow. It sure doesn't seem it's been that long. Time goes by so fast. Volunteering somewhere has been a goal of mine for sometime. While my kids were in school, and I wasn't working outside the home, I volunteered at their schools. As my older ones went off to college and my youngest was in high school I went to work at Tulsa Tech in Broken Arrow. Once I stopped working there I kept thinking I would find a place to volunteer and nothing really inspired me to go ahead with it. Dr. Kurt Choate Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a Sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required Contact Dr. Kurt Choate, LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org OSU Tulsa 4/24/26, 3:57 PM �OkEq eNews June 28th, 2017 3 of 7 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-June-28th--2017.ht... Counseling Center The campaign for President of the United States had been a topic of conversation between my son Jack and I for many months before November, 2016. I have always disliked discussing politics with anyone. Living in my protected bubble I was comfortable in the knowledge everything would work out for the best. People are good, and caring and accepting. So I thought. Jack introduced me to the beliefs of Mike Pence, Steve Bannon, and many others on Trump's team. After acquainting myself with some of their views on LGBTQ issues, and other policies they believed in, I was disturbed, but thought surely Trump won't get elected. Well, we all know how that turned out. Jack was devastated, and worried and scared. No matter what I said to him, he was convinced this was the end of life as we know it. It some ways it was. The OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center provides services to children over the age of 15, adolescents, and adults who are residents of the community, including students, staff and faculty affiliated with Oklahoma State University. Services are provided by Counseling Psychology and Community Counseling Graduate Students and supervised by faculty members. SERVICES PROVIDED So I got on line and looked for a way to support the LGBTQ community. I was also selfish in this endeavor because I was also looking for a way to learn more about LGBTQ people so I could understand and become more accepting myself. My favorite part of volunteering with OKEQ is visiting with the people that are working and volunteering at the center. I also enjoy meeting the variety of people that come in. I have definitely realized what a secure little bubble I have lived in all of my life. I knew I would be openminded to the way others live and view the world, from my time at working with students at Tulsa Tech. That was my first eye opening experience. It helped me to not judge people by what they were wearing or how many piercings or tattoos they have. This is the first time I have knowingly been around LGBTQ folks. I feel everyone would be more accepting and understanding if you would get to know the individual people that are LGBTQ. Being a volunteer at OKEQ has helped me to realize how difficult it can be to live your true self. • Individual Therapy • Family Therapy • Couples Therapy • Some assessment and testing services are also available For an appointment please call 918-594-8568 and let then know you were referred by Oklahomans for Equality. When I am not volunteering at the center I spend time with my daughters and their children. I would love to have more time with Jack, but he lives in San Antonio. We talk often and keep in touch via texts. I like, well I used to enjoy it more, but I do cook almost every day. Gardening has always been something I have enjoyed. I'm not a vegetable gardener, I love flowers. It is how I relax. There are so many things OKEQ offers, it is hard to pick what event or program I like the best. I have been most impressed with the information and support that is given to everyone that asks for it by the staff and volunteers that I have come in contact with. I would recommend to anyone who wants a place to volunteer and is interested in helping others in there quests for equality. At the same time being you will be around people that value that you are there. You can be there as little as 3 hours a week or choose to give more of your time, it's up to you. You'll be glad you did. If you would like to volunteer, click here or contact Jose Vega at jose.vega@okeq.org LGBTQ People of Color Peer Support Group Thursday June 29, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Non-Binary Support Group Third Wednesday of each month from 7-9 p.m. A new support group for folks who identify with non-binary genders, including but not limited to, genderqueer, genderfluid, agender, bigender, neutrois, genderflux, and more. This group will be a safe space to discuss our identities, receive support, and build a strong nonbinary community in Tulsa. For information contact Vic Wiener at vfwiener@gmail.com This is a safe space for LGBTQQIA-POC community members to come and engage in a dialogue about relevant issues-where anything and everything can be discussed without feeling judged. All individuals who identify as people of color are welcome at this group to gain support, insight and find a general sense of community and family. SOS Group Mondays 7:00 pm This open Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) Recovery and Sobriety Group meets every Monday at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information, visit www.SOSTulsa.org Pride Rides - Physiques by Monique Friday June 30, 5:45 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. Physiques by Monique 3403 S. Peoria Ave., Ste 100, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74105 June is the month of PRIDE so we want to end it with a PRIDE RIDE!!! 45MIN spin class....basically a party on the bike!! You'll sign up as usual and then bring your donations to class, we will see that your donations are properly given to the OkEq Dennis R. Neill Equality Center! Stay connected on Facebook 0 \)c donations t. ·,~ii Brought to You Bi the Letter B Second Tuesday and fourth Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Oc~ ~ Proceeds benefiting the ;r.r OkEq Dennis R. Neill Equality Center ~- p Ad e The group is open to all bi, pan, queer, fluid folks and their allies. ERIDAY JUNE 30th 545AM & 1115AM SAGE Tulsa (Service & Advocacy For Gay Elders) 4/24/26, 3:57 PM �OkEq eNews June 28th, 2017 4 of 7 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-June-28th--2017.ht... "First Thursday" Art Opening Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan Thursday July 6, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 The July Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature the works of Sandi Willhite in an Exhibit Titled "Tulsa Cowgirls", beginning with a reception on Thursday, July 6th from 6-9pm and continuing throughout the month. She speaks of her art as a living thing "A herd of lovable, colorful and whimsical cows will fill the Equality Center for an old fashioned rodeo. These cow paintings represent my Oklahoma roots and my love for both the outdoors and color. As a tribute to my family, each cow is named after either one of my Grandmothers or one of my many Aunts (they would be tickled and delighted to be memorialized in this manner). The larger ones showcase the cow with a scene from the Tulsa area. Some are from the Tulsa State Fair, some from downtown Tulsa and some are from Route 66. They all have quite the "personality" and are meant to bring a smile to your face. I'm so excited to be invited by the Equality Center for a solo show of my family of cows. If you adopt one for your home, my goal is to make you smile every time you see it. So saddle up and giddy on down to the Equality Center to get your bid in for one of your own." The show begins with a reception on Thursday, July 6th from 6-9pm where there will be a door prize drawn of the artist's work. The show continues throughout the month. www.okeq.org 2017 Conference on Intimacy, Sexuality & Spirituality Thursday, July 13 - Saturday, July 15, 2017 1244 S Utica Ave, Tulsa, OK 74104 The 2017 Conference on Intimacy, Sexuality & Spirituality (ISS Con 2017) July 13-15 in Tulsa OK will offer a large selection of course offerings, both in the breakout session (1 hr.) and workshop (1.5-2hr) models. The breakout sessions will be mostly a presentation of themes and topics, while the workshops will be interactive and participatory learning opportunities. Friday evening will include an opportunity to meet with a presenter over (a self-pay) dinner in local restaurants to discuss their topic(s) more thoroughly, followed by interactive group events back at the conference location on the three themes: social, physical, & spiritual. These will include table games, cuddle party, tantric massage, and reflective meditation. Lunch and snacks will be provided both days as a part of your registration cost. CEU credits, including ethics, have been requested. The conference will be held in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Breakout Session topics being considered are: STDs, A Culture of Transparency, Queer Sexuality, Asexual Intimacy, Creation Spirituality, Positive Intimacy without Genital Intercourse, Sex Positive Art, Marriage & Family, Sexuality & Aging, Masculinity of Jesus, 5 Love Languages, Gender Roles, Clobber Passages in the Bible, Communication, Developing a Sex Positive Ethic, Theology of Inclusion & Grace, Dealing with Conflict, Rough Sex vs. Abuse, The Impact of Grief and Trauma on Intimacy, Native American Sexuality, Monogamy vs. Non-Monogamy, The Power of Touch, Sacred Texts and ISS, Alt Lifestyles: BDSM, Poly, Non-Monogamy, and more, The Joy of Chastity, Sexuality & Disability, and Tantric Pleasure. II Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 v Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:30 pm (First time interview required before attending) Email sharon.queen@okeq.org The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. Lambda Al-Anon Group Every Friday 7 p.m. Workshops currently scheduled are Relationship Communication, Developing Ethics for a Sex Positive Life, and A Theological Framework for Celebrating ISS. If you have suggestions or a request for a particular session topic and/or presenter, please contact Ray@CAVUCenter.com Equality Business Alliance Mixer Survivors of Incest Anonymous Every Saturday 12:30 pm Wednesday July 19, 6:00 p.m. Hosted by St Francis Community Service 5840 S. Memorial Dr. #102, Tulsa, OK 74145 SIA strives to empower those who have survived childhood sexual abuse (who are not abusing any child), who want to become survivors and thrivers. For more information, visit siawso.org E UALITY Business Alliance Game Night Join us for July's Equality Business Alliance mixer hosted by St. Francis Community Service. Since 1945, Saint Francis Community Services has been dedicated to the needs of children and youth. We advocate for them and work to protect them. We do our best to ensure that every child we serve gets Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno 4/24/26, 3:57 PM �OkEq eNews June 28th, 2017 5 of 7 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-June-28th--2017.ht... a chance at a happy and fulfilling life. As a non-profit, faith-based organization, we place great stock in the value of both traditional and non-traditional families. We believe strong families make children's lives better. That's why we care for children through community-based means, serving 10,000 children in Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Texas with a broad range of programs and services. We help strengthen and heal families while providing for the health and security of children. Though rooted in the Episcopal tradition, Saint Francis Community Services is an independent not-for-profit organization dedicated to the protection, nurturing, and healing of children and families in body, mind, and spirit. To that end, while partnering with government agencies in supporting children and families in crisis, Saint Francis Community Services honors religious freedom and is also committed to allowing children and families in its care to participate in religious activities on a voluntary basis. Check out St Francis Community Service online at www.stfrancis.org Saint Francis Community Services• Serving Children and Families Since 1945 The Equality Business Alliance networking mixers are terrific venues for you to meet prospective clients. Mixers are open to non-members as well as EBA members. Be sure to bring business cards, business information, brochures, etc. Hosting a networking mixer is a great way to showcase your business. You may host at your establishment or use the Equality Center. If you would like to host a mixer, send an email to jose.vega@okeq.org for more information. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Room Rentals The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has many spaces for your next meeting or event. To check dates, reserve your next event or receive pricing information, contact sharon.queen@okeq.org Stop by for a quick view of the Event Center and pick up a space rental sheet. EBA Directory S.A.G.E. Summer Pool Parties The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and community. Fourth Tuesday of each month Tuesday July 25, Aug. 22, 10:00am 1938 E. 55th Pl., Tulsa, OK 74105 S.A.G.E. will not be meeting July 4th due to the holiday SAGE Tulsa will have their second pool party on Tuesday, July 25th at 10:00 am. Members can meet up at the Equality Center and carpool to the pool party. Lunch at the pool party will be burgers and hot dogs. Participants are encouraged to bring side dishes, deserts, and drinks. The pool has a shallow end and also has railing with steps to help people into the pool. If you would like to attend, please email olivia.cotter@okeq.org to RSVP. The pool party will be held at 1938 E. 55th Pl., Tulsa, OK 74105. Maps are available at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. The mission of SAGE Tulsa is to address issues related to lesbian, gay bisexual and transgender aging. In partnership with its constituents and allies, SAGE Tulsa works to achieve a high quality of life for LGBT older adults, supports and advocates for their rights, fosters a greater understanding of aging in all communities and promotes positive images of LGBT life in later years. SAGE Tulsa meets every Tuesday morning at 10:00 am at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Follow SAGE on Facebook for all the latest updates and events. Workforce Oklahoma Access Point Open every day Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-by-step instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. Gayming Night with Microsoft Saturday, July 29 5:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Come on out for a night of fun and games. Socialize, make new friends, and try your hand at our collection of board and Micosoft video games. It's a great way to socialize outside of the bar and club scene! Snacks and light refreshments provided. So come out and join us and let's have some fun! We strive to create accessible and inclusive spaces for all our members. If you require any accommodations to ensure your full participation, please contact: Jose.vega@okeq.org H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Friday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 7 pm Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Tulsa Pride 2017 e Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. Intimate Partner Violence& Sexual Assault Survivor Support Group First Wednesday of each month from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Domestic violence is the use of physical, sexual, threatening or emotional force to frighten, intimidate and control an intimate partner. This support and educational group is for individuals who have survived domestic violence and are ready to explore their personal healing process and find hope. The group will provide emotional support, information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal, and may include specific goals such as creating a safety plan, reducing risk of future violence, increasing positive coping skills and addressing the impact of trauma. Sexual assault is any forced or coerced 4/24/26, 3:57 PM �OkEq eNews June 28th, 2017 6 of 7 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-June-28th--2017.ht... sexual activity, such as unwanted touching or forced penetration committed against a person's will or without consent. This support group will meet together to discuss their experiences, share ideas, and provide emotional support for one another. Additionally, highly trained providers will offer information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal. Specific goals for sessions may include crises stabilization, safety planning, increasing self-regulatory skills, addressing trauma through cognitive processing, reconnecting to support systems, family and the community, and preventing re-victimization. Equality Center Pride Store 2017 Tulsa Pride Shirts are still a vailable in the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Pride Store for $25.00 All services are free of charge, and confidentiality is paramount. For more information contact Jim Scholl at 918.631.2722. MISSION: Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Toby Jenkins Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org Be sure to "Like" the OkEq Pride Store Facebook page to keep up with the new items and new sale items Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library "Conduct Unbecoming: Gays & Lesbians in the U.S. Military" By: Randy Shilts Olivia Cotter Office Manager Olivia.Cotter@OkEq.org "A sober, thoroughly researched and engrossingly readable history on the subject. [Shilts'] chronicle is excellent military history, closely woven with an entrhalling analysis of the changing definitions of sexuality and personal relationships in American society....[A] landmark book....Remarkable." THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW Written by the author of the highly acclaimed AND THE BAND PLAYED ON, this extraordinary and unique exploration of gays in the military and gay persecution in the miliatary is nothing short of a masterpiece of investigative reporting. Shilts spoke with hundreds of lesbian and gays in all levels of the military and tells their stories of pain and pride with an attention to detail and depth of feeling that will leave readers moved and educated and with better understanding. Sharon Queen Facilities Coordinator Sharon.Queen@OkEq.org Find this selection and more by visiting the Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library . Jose Vega 4/24/26, 3:57 PM �OkEq eNews June 28th, 2017 7 of 7 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-June-28th--2017.ht... Program Coordinator Jose.Vega@OkEq.org Alex Wade Special Projects Alex.Wade@OkEq.org r---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------, Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Hours: Mon - Sat Noon-9 p.m. | Sun Noon-6 p.m. Oklahomans for Equality | 621 E. 4th Street | Tulsa, OK 74120 | 918.743.4297 www.okeq.org I 4/24/26, 3:57 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/7d79aaa919cc09309be1d60c583eea53.pdf 20670e091da3cc28d09295c756f4410f PDF Text Text OkEq eNews July 6th, 2017 1 of 8 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-July-6th--2017.html... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq eNews e news okl.ihom.ins for equ.ility July 6th, 2017 In This Issue Orkin George McCauslan & Rusty Clyma Sponsor the Day "First Thursday" Art Opening YBR Pub - Start of Summer Luau Coming Out Workshop July Volunteer of the Month LGBTQ People of Color Peer Support Group rt of Pest Season: Are you ready? Conference Sexuality & - - on -Intimacy, ---Spirituality Equality Business Alliance Mixer S.A.G.E. Summer Pool Parties Gayming Night with Microsoft Rats Are just waiting to Roaches Squirrels move in. And the Mice Spiders Termites Scorpions Ants Orkin Man stands ready to protect you. 2017 OkEq Board Elections NOH8 Photo Shoot Zarrow Mental Health Symposium July Video eNews Pride Store Rainbow Library Family Friendly Homes, Businesses, Manufacturing Plants Restaruants, Hotels, Offices Com- mercial Kitchens Food Distribution Call Scott today at either number and mention OKEQ2017 for a special discount Pest Control Down to a Science OkEq Board Meeting 7 p.m. Thursday, July 20 Dennis R. Neill Equality Center All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. Family Ties 6550 E 40th St, Tulsa, OK 74 145 George McCauslan & Rusty Clyma Sponsor the Day Wednesday July 12, 2017 George McCauslan & Rusty Clyma are sponsoring the day to honor their 20th wedding anniversary. Thank You George and Rusty! Happy Anniversary! Family Ties is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBT parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Family Ties contact andy@grimesco.net Live Free! Coming Out Worksh op If you would like to sponsor the center to honor your special day click here • Birthdays - Yours, your spouses, your children, your parents, your friends, even your dog's • Anniversary's - Wedding, sobriety, adoption, court date • To honor a loved one's memory • Special events • Mothers day, Fathers day, any holiday • Just Because Mondays 6 :00-7:00 p.m. ComingOut@OkEq.org "First Thursday" Art Opening 4/24/26, 3:58 PM �OkEq eNews July 6th, 2017 2 of 8 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-July-6th--2017.html... Thursday July 6, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 The July Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature the works of Sandi Willhite in an Exhibit Titled "Tulsa Cowgirls", beginning with a reception on Thursday, July 6th from 6-9pm and continuing throughout the month. She speaks of her art as a living thing "A herd of lovable, colorful and whimsical cows will fill the Equality Center for an old fashioned rodeo. These cow paintings represent my Oklahoma roots and my love for both the outdoors and color. As a tribute to my family, each cow is named after either one of my Grandmothers or one of my many Aunts (they would be tickled and delighted to be memorialized in this manner). The larger ones showcase the cow with a scene from the Tulsa area. Some are from the Tulsa State Fair, some from downtown Tulsa and some are from Route 66. They all have quite the "personality" and are meant to bring a smile to your face. I'm so excited to be invited by the Equality Center for a solo show of my family of cows. If you adopt one for your home, my goal is to make you smile every time you see it. So saddle up and giddy on down to the Equality Center to get your bid in for one of your own." The show begins with a reception on Thursday, July 6th from 6-9pm where there will be a door prize drawn of the artist's work. The show continues throughout the month. www.okeq.org Free to participate, this course is designed for individuals coming to terms with their sexuality with presentations on how to come out to family, friends and coworkers. Question and answer session in a supportive and informed environment. Please contact ComingOut@OkEq.org or call 918-743-4297 Facilitated by Brendon Glon Lawyer in the Library July 12 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Lawyer in the Library is an opportunity to meet with a lawyer about topics such as family law (divorce, paternity, custody, child support), landlord/tenant , estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment necessary.. YBR Pub - Start of Summer Luau Saturday July 8, 2:00 - 6:00 p.m. YBR Pub 2630 E 15th St, Tulsa, OK 74104 Healthcare Navigator By Appointment Do you need assistance with open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare? Meet with Mary Jones, Planned Parenthood's Healthcare Navigator. She will be more than happy to help anyone and everyone who is interested in enrolling with the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare. Contact Mary Jones at 918-587-4621 or mary.jones@ppheartland.org Counseling Services Counselors are donating their services to Oklahomans for Equality. Please be patient when setting up appointment times. It can take up to 2 weeks for them to find an available time to see you. Dr. Kurt Choate Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a Sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required Contact Dr. Kurt Choate, LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org OSU Tulsa Counseling Center The OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center provides services to children over the age of 15, adolescents, and adults who are residents of the community, including students, staff and faculty affiliated with Oklahoma State University. Services are provided by Counseling Psychology and Community Counseling Graduate Students and supervised by faculty members. SERVICES PROVIDED • Individual Therapy • Family Therapy • Couples Therapy • Some assessment and testing services are also available For an appointment please call 918-594-8568 4/24/26, 3:58 PM �OkEq eNews July 6th, 2017 3 of 8 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-July-6th--2017.html... It's Summer time!! Time to bust out the grill and pineapples! We will be opening at 2pm Saturday July 8th! We will have a DJ, activities and a DUNK tank!! We will be grilling up some wieners and hamburgers and serving a delicious tiki punch!! and let then know you were referred by Oklahomans for Equality. OkEq's very own Sharon Queen and Olivia Cotter will be in the dunk tank Non-Binary Support Group Third Wednesday of each month from 7-9 p.m. A new support group for folks who identify with non-binary genders, including but not limited to, genderqueer, genderfluid, agender, bigender, neutrois, genderflux, and more. This group will be a safe space to discuss our identities, receive support, and build a strong nonbinary community in Tulsa. For information contact Vic Wiener at vfwiener@gmail.com SOS Group Mondays 7:00 pm This open Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) Recovery and Sobriety Group meets every Monday at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information, visit www.SOSTulsa.org Brought to You Bi the Letter B Second Tuesday and fourth Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. The group is open to all bi, pan, queer, fluid folks and their allies. SAGE Tulsa (Service & Advocacy For Gay Elders) Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan Coming Out Workshop Mondays 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Tulsa Area Prime Timers Free to participate, this course is designed for individuals coming to terms with their sexuality with presentations on how to come out to family, friends and coworkers. Question and answer session in a supportive and informed 4/24/26, 3:58 PM �OkEq eNews July 6th, 2017 4 of 8 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-July-6th--2017.html... environment. Please contact ComingOut@OkEq.org or call 918-743-4297 Facilitated by Brendon Glon July Volunteer of the Month Nina Ryan I have been volunteering with OKEQ 8 months. Wow. It sure doesn't seem it's been that long. Time goes by so fast. Volunteering somewhere has been a goal of mine for sometime. While my kids were in school, and I wasn't working outside the home, I volunteered at their schools. As my older ones went off to college and my youngest was in high school I went to work at Tulsa Tech in Broken Arrow. Once I stopped working there I kept thinking I would find a place to volunteer and nothing really inspired me to go ahead with it. The campaign for President of the United States had been a topic of conversation between my son Jack and I for many months before November, 2016. I have always disliked discussing politics with anyone. Living in my protected bubble I was comfortable in the knowledge everything would work out for the best. People are good, and caring and accepting. So I thought. Jack introduced me to the beliefs of Mike Pence, Steve Bannon, and many others on Trump's team. After acquainting myself with some of their views on LGBTQ issues, and other policies they believed in, I was disturbed, but thought surely Trump won't get elected. Well, we all know how that turned out. Jack was devastated, and worried and scared. No matter what I said to him, he was convinced this was the end of life as we know it. It some ways it was. So I got on line and looked for a way to support the LGBTQ community. I was also selfish in this endeavor because I was also looking for a way to learn more about LGBTQ people so I could understand and become more accepting myself. My favorite part of volunteering with OKEQ is visiting with the people that are working and volunteering at the center. I also enjoy meeting the variety of people that come in. I have definitely realized what a secure little bubble I have lived in all of my life. I knew I would be openminded to the way others live and view the world, from my time at working with students at Tulsa Tech. That was my first eye opening experience. It helped me to not judge people by what they were wearing or how many piercings or tattoos they have. This is the first time I have knowingly been around LGBTQ folks. I feel everyone would be more accepting and understanding if you would get to know the individual people that are LGBTQ. Being a volunteer at OKEQ has helped me to realize how difficult it can be to live your true self. 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 v Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:30 pm (First time interview required before attending) Email sharon.queen@okeq.org The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. Lambda Al-Anon Group Every Friday 7 p.m. Survivors of Incest Anonymous Every Saturday 12:30 pm SIA strives to empower those who have survived childhood sexual abuse (who are not abusing any child), who want to become survivors and thrivers. For more information, visit siawso.org When I am not volunteering at the center I spend time with my daughters and their children. I would love to have more time with Jack, but he lives in San Antonio. We talk often and keep in touch via texts. I like, well I used to enjoy it more, but I do cook almost every day. Gardening has always been something I have enjoyed. I'm not a vegetable gardener, I love flowers. It is how I relax. There are so many things OKEQ offers, it is hard to pick what event or program I like the best. I have been most impressed with the information and support that is given to everyone that asks for it by the staff and volunteers that I have come in contact with. I would recommend to anyone who wants a place to volunteer and is interested in helping others in there quests for equality. At the same time being you will be around people that value that you are there. You can be there as little as 3 hours a week or choose to give more of your time, it's up to you. You'll be glad you did. If you would like to volunteer, click here or contact Jose Vega at jose.vega@okeq.org LGBTQ People of Color Peer Support Group Thursday July 13, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Game Night Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno Let's gather. let's celebrate. nothing formal. nothing fancy. no agenda. Let socialize, welcome new members, share experiences and support. This is a safe space for LGBTQQIA-POC community members to come and engage in a dialogue about relevant issues-where anything and everything can be discussed without feeling judged. All individuals who identify as people of color are welcome at this group to gain support, insight and find a general sense of community and family. 2017 Conference on Intimacy, Sexuality & Spirituality Thursday, July 13 - Saturday, July 15, 2017 1244 S Utica Ave, Tulsa, OK 74104 The 2017 Conference on Intimacy, Sexuality & Spirituality (ISS Con 2017) July 13-15 in Tulsa OK will offer a large selection of course offerings, both in the breakout session (1 hr.) and workshop (1.5-2hr) models. The breakout sessions will be mostly a presentation of themes and topics, while Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Room Rentals The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has many spaces for your next meeting or event. To check dates, reserve your next event or receive pricing information, contact sharon.queen@okeq.org Stop by for a quick view of the Event Center and pick up a space rental sheet. 4/24/26, 3:58 PM �OkEq eNews July 6th, 2017 5 of 8 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-July-6th--2017.html... the workshops will be interactive and participatory learning opportunities. Friday evening will include an opportunity to meet with a presenter over (a self-pay) dinner in local restaurants to discuss their topic(s) more thoroughly, followed by interactive group events back at the conference location on the three themes: social, physical, & spiritual. These will include table games, cuddle party, tantric massage, and reflective meditation. Lunch and snacks will be provided both days as a part of your registration cost. CEU credits, including ethics, have been requested. The conference will be held in Tulsa, Oklahoma. EBA Directory Breakout Session topics being considered are: STDs, A Culture of Transparency, Queer Sexuality, Asexual Intimacy, Creation Spirituality, Positive Intimacy without Genital Intercourse, Sex Positive Art, Marriage & Family, Sexuality & Aging, Masculinity of Jesus, 5 Love Languages, Gender Roles, Clobber Passages in the Bible, Communication, Developing a Sex Positive Ethic, Theology of Inclusion & Grace, Dealing with Conflict, Rough Sex vs. Abuse, The Impact of Grief and Trauma on Intimacy, Native American Sexuality, Monogamy vs. Non-Monogamy, The Power of Touch, Sacred Texts and ISS, Alt Lifestyles: BDSM, Poly, Non-Monogamy, and more, The Joy of Chastity, Sexuality & Disability, and Tantric Pleasure. The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and community. Workshops currently scheduled are Relationship Communication, Developing Ethics for a Sex Positive Life, and A Theological Framework for Celebrating ISS. If you have suggestions or a request for a particular session topic and/or presenter, please contact Ray@CAVUCenter.com Equality Business Alliance Mixer Workforce Oklahoma Access Point Open every day Wednesday July 19, 6:00 p.m. Hosted by St Francis Community Service 5840 S. Memorial Dr. #102, Tulsa, OK 74145 Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-by-step instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. E UALITY Business Alliance H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Friday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 7 pm Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. Join us for July's Equality Business Alliance mixer hosted by St. Francis Community Service. First Wednesday of each month from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Domestic violence is the use of physical, sexual, threatening or emotional force to frighten, intimidate and control an intimate partner. This support and educational group is for individuals who have survived domestic violence and are ready to explore their personal healing process and find hope. The group will provide emotional support, information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal, and may include specific goals such as creating a safety plan, reducing risk of future violence, increasing positive coping skills and addressing the impact of trauma. Since 1945, Saint Francis Community Services has been dedicated to the needs of children and youth. We advocate for them and work to protect them. We do our best to ensure that every child we serve gets a chance at a happy and fulfilling life. As a non-profit, faith-based organization, we place great stock in the value of both traditional and non-traditional families. We believe strong families make children's lives better. That's why we care for children through community-based means, serving 10,000 children in Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Texas with a broad range of programs and services. We help strengthen and heal families while providing for the health and security of children. Though rooted in the Episcopal tradition, Saint Francis Community Services is an independent not-for-profit organization dedicated to the protection, nurturing, and healing of children and families in body, mind, and spirit. To that end, while partnering with government agencies in supporting children and families in crisis, Saint Francis Community Services honors religious freedom and is also committed to allowing children and families in its care to participate in religious activities on a voluntary basis. Check out St Francis Community Service online at www.stfrancis.org Intimate Partner Violence& Sexual Assault Survivor Support Group Saint Francis Community Services• Serving Children and Families Since 194S The Equality Business Alliance networking mixers are terrific venues for you to meet prospective clients. Mixers are open to non-members as well as EBA members. Be sure to bring business cards, business information, brochures, etc. Hosting a networking mixer is a great way to showcase your business. You may host at your establishment or use the Equality Center. If you would like to host a mixer, send an email to jose.vega@okeq.org for more information. S.A.G.E. Summer Pool Parties Fourth Tuesday of each month Tuesday July 25, Aug. 22, 10:00am 1938 E. 55th Pl., Tulsa, OK 74105 SAGE Tulsa will have their second pool party on Tuesday, July 25th at 10:00 am. Members can meet up at the Equality Center and carpool to the pool party. Lunch at the pool party will be burgers and hot dogs. Participants are encouraged to bring side dishes, Sexual assault is any forced or coerced sexual activity, such as unwanted touching or forced penetration committed against a person's will or without consent. This support group will meet together to discuss their experiences, share ideas, and provide emotional support for one another. Additionally, highly trained providers will offer information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal. Specific goals for sessions may include crises stabilization, safety planning, increasing self-regulatory skills, addressing trauma through cognitive processing, reconnecting to support systems, family and the community, and preventing re-victimization. All services are free of charge, and confidentiality is paramount. For more information contact Jim Scholl at 918.631.2722. 4/24/26, 3:58 PM �OkEq eNews July 6th, 2017 6 of 8 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-July-6th--2017.html... deserts, and drinks. The pool has a shallow end and also has railing with steps to help people into the pool. If you would like to attend, please email olivia.cotter@okeq.org to RSVP. The pool party will be held at 1938 E. 55th Pl., Tulsa, OK 74105. Maps are available at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. The mission of SAGE Tulsa is to address issues related to lesbian, gay bisexual and transgender aging. In partnership with its constituents and allies, SAGE Tulsa works to achieve a high quality of life for LGBT older adults, supports and advocates for their rights, fosters a greater understanding of aging in all communities and promotes positive images of LGBT life in later years. SAGE Tulsa meets every Tuesday morning at 10:00 am at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. MISSION: Follow SAGE on Facebook for all the latest updates and events. Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Gayming Night with Microsoft Saturday, July 29 5:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Come on out for a night of fun and games. Socialize, make new friends, and try your hand at our collection of board and Micosoft video games. It's a great way to socialize outside of the bar and club scene! Snacks and light refreshments provided. So come out and join us and let's have some fun! We strive to create accessible and inclusive spaces for all our members. If you require any accommodations to ensure your full participation, please contact: Jose.vega@okeq.org 2017 OkEq Board Elections The annual meeting of Oklahomans for Equality shall be held at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center on September 7th, 2017 beginning at 7:00 pm. Presently, six Board of Director spaces are up for election. Six directors will be elected. All applicants will be reviewed by the Board Development and Governance Committee. Nominations to the Board of Directors are made b y petition of at least 15 current OkEq members (Due to the OkEq Secretary by August 23rd) Please contact olivia.cotter@okeq.org for an application. Toby Jenkins Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org • Requirements and Expectations of a Director: 1. Be a current OkEq Member and membership fees current 2. Attend Board Meetings on the third Thursday of each month 3. Contribute talent, time, energy toward supporting the mission of OkEq 4. Work additional assignments as required (Assignments are usually made pursuant to the particular knowledge, skills and abilities of a Director) oklahomans for equality 5. Serve a two year term Olivia Cotter Office Manager Olivia.Cotter@OkEq.org Sharon Queen Facilities Coordinator Sharon.Queen@OkEq.org Jose Vega Program Coordinator Jose.Vega@OkEq.org NOH8 Photo Shoot Alex Wade Special Projects Alex.Wade@OkEq.org Sunday September 17, 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Join the #NOH8Worldwide movement in Tulsa, OK and add your face to the fight for equal human rights! COST : Single/Solo Photos: $40 4/24/26, 3:58 PM �OkEq eNews July 6th, 2017 7 of 8 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-July-6th--2017.html... Couple/Group Photos: $25 per person NOH8 accepts cash and credit cards only. Fees paid to participate cover services and costs for one edited digital print only, made available via noh8campaign.com, and do not include physical prints. * COME CAMERA-READY * * WEAR A WHITE SHIRT * * POSE & MAKE A STATEMENT! * The NOH8 Campaign returns to Oklahomans For Equality @ The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center on Sunday, September 17th for an open photo shoot! Stop by anytime between 2pm-5pm to pose for an official NOH8 photo by photographer Adam Bouska. No reservations needed! Photos are first-come, first-served - and we move fast! Please arrive camera-ready with a plain white shirt to match the signature style of the NOH8 photos. When is the best time to arrive? Most people tend to arrive before the photo shoot begins, but as long as someone has lined up by the advertised end time for the photo shoot (5:00pm for this photo shoot), they should be guaranteed a chance to pose! Once you arrive, the next steps are easy! 1. Fill-out one numbered model release for each person. 2. Have a NOH8 temporary tattoo applied for your photo. 3. Standby for your number to be called. 4. Process your payment once called. 5. Trade your processed model release for duct tape! NOH8 Co-Founder Adam Bouska will photograph roughly 5-10 frames per person. One frame will be selected/edited by our team and made available within approximately eight weeks (timeline subject to change). INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING? E-mail info@noh8campaign.com with your contact information and make sure to note which shoot you'd like to volunteer for! 2017 Zarrow Mental Health Symposium - Challenging Injustice & Discrimination October 5-6 Cox Business Center 100 Civic Center, Tulsa, OK 74103 Why You Can't Miss It! • ● Learn a full spectrum of tools and strategies related to programs, policies, and practices that challenge and/or combat injustice and discrimination, including any subsequent impact on mental health • ● Connect & share ideas with over 800 peers and leading experts in the field! • ● Receive critical CEU & ethics hours! To learn more about the Zarrow Mental Health Symposium, visit www.zarrowsymposium.org, call JoBeth Hamon at 405-778-8122. You may also email jhamon@mhaok.org. -------- You have the power to challenge and combat systemic injustice and discrimination that can impact mental health! Learn how to take action to forever change your community at the 2017 Zarrow Mental Health Symposium - Challenging Injustice & Discrimination, October 5-6 in Tulsa, Okla. The Symposium is a unique opportunity to meet and connect with other like-minded attendees who are inspired to discuss the realities of injustice and discrimination and develop solutions to address these realities and long-term implications on mental health. Plus, you can receive valuable CEU and ethics hours! Stay up-to-date on conference updates & announcements! Visit www.zarrowsymposium.org. -------- July Video eNews Q ,. :: Equality Center Pride Store 2017 Tulsa Pride Shirts are still a vailable in the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Pride Store for $20.00 4/24/26, 3:58 PM �OkEq eNews July 6th, 2017 8 of 8 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-July-6th--2017.html... Be sure to "Like" the OkEq Pride Store Facebook page to keep up with the new items and new sale items Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library "Manners from Heaven: A Divine Guide to Good Behavior " By: Quentin Crisp Quentin Crisp (born Denis Charles Pratt, 25 December 1908 - 21 November 1999), was an English writer and raconteur Manners from heaven : a divine guide to good behaviour offers insightful instructions for compassionate living. Directs mischievous wit toward proper etiquette for the eighties by caustically detailing the many facets of being polite in an impolite society. In the hapless chaos of our age, the art of manners- as opposed to etiquette, which Crisp sees as a "class system based on snobbery and exclusion"- is more important than ever before. Manners, he tells us, "are a means of getting what you want without appearing to be an absolute swine," and here he explains with his customary wit and deadly accurate insight how to bring manners into all aspects of day-to-day life: entertaining, conversation, family, friendships, and sexual relationships. Discarding the current reverence for sincerity and truth-telling, Crisp extols the subtle art of euphemism and the virtue of the lie- "the basic building blocks of good manners." People "should never be asked to put up with our natural selves or see us as we really are, ever!" Quentin Crisp's caustic commentary, biting satire, and unrelenting humor make Manners from Heaven essential reading for his fans- and an excellent introduction for the unCrisped. Find this selection and more by visiting the Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library . : ••-Wi•U ______________________________________ _--- -, r----1 I Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Hours: Mon - Sat Noon-9 p.m. | Sun Noon-6 p.m. Oklahomans for Equality | 621 E. 4th Street | Tulsa, OK 74120 | 918.743.4297 www.okeq.org --- - - - - ______ .. I 4/24/26, 3:58 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/e49a699ba36fcde94b0c9f37dab84297.pdf 39575dac178791b223ecc76cfd156323 PDF Text Text OkEq eNews July 12th, 2017 1 of 10 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-July-12th--2017.htm... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq eNews e news okl:ihom:ins for equ:ility July 12th, 2017 In This Issue Orkin George McCauslan & Rusty Clyma Sponsor the Day LGBTQ People of Color Peer Support Group Conference Sexuality & - - on -Intimacy, ---Spirituality Ladies Social Club Events Family Ties Summer Pool Party Coming Out Workshop rt of Pest Season: Are you ready? Equality Business Alliance Mixer S.A.G.E. Summer Pool Parties Gayming Night with Microsoft July Volunteer of the Month Rats Ants Roaches Squirrels Mice Spiders Termites Scorpions Are just waiting to move in. And the Orkin Man stands ready to protect you. Become a Member 2017 OkEq Board Elections Gay Men's Dinner Group "First Thursday" Art Opening Friend for a Friend Identities 101 NOH8 Photo Shoot Zarrow Mental Health Symposium July Video eNews Family Friendly Pride Store Rainbow Library Homes, Businesses, Manufacturing Plants Restaruants, Hotels, Offices Commercia l Kitchens Food Dist ribution Call Scott today at either number and mention OKEQ2017 for a special discount Pest Control Down to a Science 6550 E 40th St, Tuls , OK 74145 OkEq Board Meeting 7 p.m. Thursday, July 20 Dennis R. Neill Equality Center All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. OkEq Art Exhibition George McCauslan & Rusty Clyma Sponsor the Day Wednesday July 12, 2017 George McCauslan & Rusty Clyma are sponsoring the day to honor their 20th wedding anniversary. Thank You George and Rusty! Happy Anniversary! The July Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature the works of Sandi Willhite in an Exhibit Titled "Tulsa Cowgirls" , beginning with a reception on Thursday, July 6th from 6-9pm and continuing throughout the m onth. Family Ties If you would like to sponsor the center to honor your special day click here • Birthdays - Yours, your spouses, your children, your parents, your friends, even your dog's • Anniversary's - Wedding, sobriety, adoption, court date • To honor a loved one's memory • Special events • Mothers day, Fathers day, any holiday • Just Because LGBTQ People of Color Peer Support Group Family Ties is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBT parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Family Ties contact andy@grimesco.net Live Free! 4/24/26, 3:59 PM �OkEq eNews July 12th, 2017 2 of 10 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-July-12th--2017.htm... Coming Out Worksh op Thursday July 13, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Let's gather. let's celebrate. nothing formal. nothing fancy. no agenda. Let socialize, welcome new members, share experiences and support. This is a safe space for LGBTQQIA-POC community members to come and engage in a dialogue about relevant issues-where anything and everything can be discussed without feeling judged. All individuals who identify as people of color are welcome at this group to gain support, insight and find a general sense of community and family. 2017 Conference on Intimacy, Sexuality & Spirituality Thursday, July 13 - Saturday, July 15, 2017 1244 S Utica Ave, Tulsa, OK 74104 Mondays 6 :00-7:00 p.m. ComingOut@OkEq.org Free to participate, this course is designed for individuals coming to terms with their sexuality with presentations on how to come out to family, friends and coworkers. Question and answer session in a supportive and informed environment. Please contact ComingOut@OkEq.org or call 918-743-4297 Facilitated by Brendon Glon The 2017 Conference on Intimacy, Sexuality & Spirituality (ISS Con 2017) July 13-15 in Tulsa OK will offer a large selection of course offerings, both in the breakout session (1 hr.) and workshop (1.5-2hr) models. The breakout sessions will be mostly a presentation of themes and topics, while the workshops will be interactive and participatory learning opportunities. Friday evening will include an opportunity to meet with a presenter over (a selfpay) dinner in local restaurants to discuss their topic(s) more thoroughly, followed by interactive group events back at the conference location on the three themes: social, physical, & spiritual. These will include table games, cuddle party, tantric massage, and reflective meditation. Lunch and snacks will be provided both days as a part of your registration cost. CEU credits, including ethics, have been requested. The conference will be held in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Lawyer in the Library July 12 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Breakout Session topics being considered are: STDs, A Culture of Transparency, Queer Sexuality, Asexual Intimacy, Creation Spirituality, Positive Intimacy without Genital Intercourse, Sex Positive Art, Marriage & Family, Sexuality & Aging, Masculinity of Jesus, 5 Love Languages, Gender Roles, Clobber Passages in the Bible, Communication, Developing a Sex Positive Ethic, Theology of Inclusion & Grace, Dealing with Conflict, Rough Sex vs. Abuse, The Impact of Grief and Trauma on Intimacy, Native American Sexuality, Monogamy vs. Non-Monogamy, The Power of Touch, Sacred Texts and ISS, Alt Lifestyles: BDSM, Poly, Non-Monogamy, and more, The Joy of Chastity, Sexuality & Disability, and Tantric Pleasure. Lawyer in the Library is an opportunity to meet with a lawyer about topics such as family law (divorce, paternity, custody, child support), landlord/tenant , estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment necessary.. Workshops currently scheduled are Relationship Communication, Developing Ethics for a Sex Positive Life, and A Theological Framework for Celebrating ISS. If you have suggestions or a request for a particular session topic and/or presenter, please contact Ray@CAVUCenter.com Healthcare Navigator By Appointment Ladies Social Club Events Do you need assistance with open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare? Meet with Mary Jones, Planned Parenthood's Healthcare Navigator. She will be more than happy to help anyone and everyone who is interested in enrolling with the Affordable Care Act a.k.a. Obamacare. Contact Mary Jones at 918-587-4621 or mary.jones@ppheartland.org Friday July 14, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Sundae Funday! We'll potluck some awesome sundae fixins and get a good sugar high going! (Also open to combining this with a movie or games if that seems like a good idea?) Friday July 30, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Counseling Services Come craft with us! Knotty Bitches meets the last Sunday of each month in the upstairs couch area of the Oklahoma Equality Center to knit*, chat, and write to our government representatives about the issues that are on our minds. Anyone identifying as a woman is welcome to come and bring one guest of any gender. Kids are welcome too; there is a room for them right next door. All letter writing materials are provided, including help with finding your representatives and figuring out what you want to say. Counselors are donating their services to Oklahomans for Equality. Please be patient when setting up appointment times. It can take up to 2 weeks for them to find an available time to see you. *Any portable craft is welcome. Craft supplies not provided. Family Ties Summer Pool Party Sunday July 16, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. We will be gathering from 2-4 pm on Sunday, July 16 for a Family Ties pool party. We have the air conditioned club house, a covered kiddie pool, and the big pool. We will also have drinks and snacks. Contact Andy McClain at andy@mcclainfam.com for location details and any questions. Dr. Kurt Choate ~'FAMILY 1'IES POOL Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a Sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required Contact Dr. Kurt Choate, LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org OSU Tulsa Counseling Center The OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center provides services to children over the age of 15, adolescents, and adults who are residents of the community, 4/24/26, 3:59 PM �OkEq eNews July 12th, 2017 3 of 10 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-July-12th--2017.htm... including students, staff and faculty affiliated with Oklahoma State University. Services are provided by Counseling Psychology and Community Counseling Graduate Students and supervised by faculty members. SERVICES PROVIDED • Individual Therapy • Family Therapy • Couples Therapy • Some assessment and testing services are also available For an appointment please call 918-594-8568 and let then know you were referred by Oklahomans for Equality. Non-Binary Support Group Third Wednesday of each month from 7-9 p.m. A new support group for folks who identify with non-binary genders, including but not limited to, genderqueer, genderfluid, agender, bigender, neutrois, genderflux, and more. This group will be a safe space to discuss our identities, receive support, and build a strong non-binary community in Tulsa. For information contact Vic Wiener at vfwiener@gmail.com Coming Out Workshop Mondays 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Free to participate, this course is designed for individuals coming to terms with their sexuality with presentations on how to come out to family, friends and coworkers. Question and answer session in a supportive and informed environment. Please contact ComingOut@OkEq.org or call 918-743-4297 Facilitated by Brendon Glon SOS Group Mondays 7:00 pm This open Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) Recovery and Sobriety Group meets every Monday at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information, visit www.SOSTulsa.org Equality Business Alliance Mixer Wednesday July 19, 6:00 p.m. Hosted by St Francis Community Service 5840 S. Memorial Dr. #102, Tulsa, OK 74145 Brought to You Bi the Letter B E Second Tuesday and fourth Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. UALITY Business Alliance The group is open to all bi, pan, queer, fluid folks and their allies. Join us for July's Equality Business Alliance mixer hosted by St. Francis Community Service. Since 1945, Saint Francis Community Services has been dedicated to the needs of children and youth. We advocate for them and work to protect them. We do our best to ensure that every child we serve gets a chance at a happy and fulfilling life. As a non-profit, faith-based organization, we place great stock in the value of both traditional and non-traditional families. We believe strong families make children's lives better. SAGE Tulsa (Service & Advocacy For Gay Elders) That's why we care for children through community-based means, serving 10,000 children in Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Texas with a broad range of programs and services. We help strengthen and heal families while providing for the health and security of children. Though rooted in the Episcopal tradition, Saint Francis Community Services is an independent not-for-profit organization dedicated to the protection, nurturing, and healing of children and families in body, mind, and spirit. To that end, while partnering with government agencies in - -• - Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan 4/24/26, 3:59 PM �OkEq eNews July 12th, 2017 4 of 10 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-July-12th--2017.htm... supporting children and families in crisis, Saint Francis Community Services honors religious freedom and is also committed to allowing children and families in its care to participate in religious activities on a voluntary basis. Check out St Francis Community Service online at www.stfrancis.org ~a1nt rranc1s Community Services• Serving Children and Families Since 1945 The Equality Business Alliance networking mixers are terrific venues for you to meet prospective clients. Mixers are open to non-members as well as EBA members. Be sure to bring business cards, business information, brochures, etc. Hosting a networking mixer is a great way to showcase your business. You may host at your establishment or use the Equality Center. If you would like to host a mixer, send an email to jose.vega@okeq.org for more information. S.A.G.E. Summer Pool Parties Fourth Tuesday of each month Tuesday July 25, Aug. 22, 10:00am 1938 E. 55th Pl., Tulsa, OK 74105 SAGE Tulsa will have their second pool party on Tuesday, July 25th at 10:00 am. Members can meet up at the Equality Center and carpool to the pool party. Lunch at the pool party will be burgers and hot dogs. Participants are encouraged to bring side dishes, deserts, and drinks. The pool has a shallow end and also has railing with steps to help people into the pool. If you would like to attend, please email olivia.cotter@okeq.org to RSVP. The pool party will be held at 1938 E. 55th Pl., Tulsa, OK 74105. Maps are available at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. The mission of SAGE Tulsa is to address issues related to lesbian, gay bisexual and transgender aging. In partnership with its constituents and allies, SAGE Tulsa works to achieve a high quality of life for LGBT older adults, supports and advocates for their rights, fosters a greater understanding of aging in all communities and promotes positive images of LGBT life in later years. SAGE Tulsa meets every Tuesday morning at 10:00 am at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Follow SAGE on Facebook for all the latest updates and events. II Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 v Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:30 pm (First time interview required before attending) Email sharon.queen@okeq.org The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. Gayming Night with Microsoft Saturday, July 29 5:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Lambda Al-Anon Group Come on out for a night of fun and games. Socialize, make new friends, and try your hand at our collection of board and Micosoft video games. It's a great way to socialize outside of the bar and club scene! Snacks and light refreshments provided. So come out and join us and let's have some fun! Every Friday 7 p.m. We strive to create accessible and inclusive spaces for all our members. If you require any accommodations to ensure your full participation, please contact: Jose.vega@okeq.org July Volunteer of the Month Nina Ryan I have been volunteering with OKEQ 8 months. Wow. It sure doesn't seem it's been that long. Time goes by so fast. Volunteering somewhere has been a goal of mine for sometime. While my kids were in school, and I wasn't working outside the home, I volunteered at their schools. As my older ones went off to college and my youngest was in high school I went to work at Tulsa Tech in Broken Arrow. Once I stopped working there I kept thinking I would find a place to volunteer and nothing really inspired me to go ahead with it. The campaign for President of the United States had been a topic of conversation between my son Jack and I for many months before November, 2016. I have always disliked discussing politics with anyone. Living in my protected bubble I was comfortable in the knowledge everything would work out for the best. People are good, and caring and accepting. So I thought. Jack introduced me to the beliefs of Mike Pence, Steve Bannon, and many others on Trump's team. After acquainting myself with some of their views on LGBTQ issues, and other policies they believed in, I was disturbed, but thought surely Trump won't get elected. Well, we all know how that turned out. Jack was devastated, and worried and scared. No matter what I said to him, he was convinced this was the end of life as we know it. It some ways it was. So I got on line and looked for a way to support the LGBTQ community. I was also selfish in this endeavor because I was also looking for a way to learn more about LGBTQ people so I could understand and become more accepting myself. Survivors of Incest Anonymous Every Saturday 12:30 pm SIA strives to empower those who have survived childhood sexual abuse (who are not abusing any child), who want to become survivors and thrivers. For more information, visit siawso.org Game Night Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno My favorite part of volunteering with OKEQ is visiting with the people that are working and volunteering at the center. I also enjoy meeting the variety of people that come in. I have definitely realized what a secure little bubble I have lived in all of my life. I knew I would be openminded to the way others live and view the world, from my time at working with students at Tulsa Tech. That was my first eye opening experience. It helped me to not judge people by what they were wearing or how many piercings or tattoos they have. This is the first time I have knowingly been around LGBTQ folks. I feel everyone would be more accepting and understanding if you would get to know the individual people that are LGBTQ. Being a volunteer at OKEQ has helped me to realize how difficult it can be to live your true self. 4/24/26, 3:59 PM �OkEq eNews July 12th, 2017 5 of 10 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-July-12th--2017.htm... When I am not volunteering at the center I spend time with my daughters and their children. I would love to have more time with Jack, but he lives in San Antonio. We talk often and keep in touch via texts. I like, well I used to enjoy it more, but I do cook almost every day. Gardening has always been something I have enjoyed. I'm not a vegetable gardener, I love flowers. It is how I relax. There are so many things OKEQ offers, it is hard to pick what event or program I like the best. I have been most impressed with the information and support that is given to everyone that asks for it by the staff and volunteers that I have come in contact with. I would recommend to anyone who wants a place to volunteer and is interested in helping others in there quests for equality. At the same time being you will be around people that value that you are there. You can be there as little as 3 hours a week or choose to give more of your time, it's up to you. You'll be glad you did. If you would like to volunteer, click here or contact Jose Vega at jose.vega@okeq.org Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Room Rentals The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has many spaces for your next meeting or event. To check dates, reserve your next event or receive pricing information, contact sharon.queen@okeq.org Stop by for a quick view of the Event Center and pick up a space rental sheet. Become a Voting member of Oklahomans for Equality EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and community. Workforce Oklahoma Access Point Open every day Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-by-step instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Friday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 7 pm Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. 2017 OkEq Board Elections Intimate Partner Violence& Sexual Assault Survivor Support Group The annual meeting of Oklahomans for Equality shall be held at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center on September 7th, 2017 beginning at 7:00 pm. Presently, six Board of Director spaces are up for election. Six directors will be elected. All applicants will be reviewed by the Board Development and Governance Committee. Nominations to the Board of Directors are made b y petition of at least 15 current OkEq members (Due to the OkEq Secretary by August 23rd) Please contact olivia.cotter@okeq.org for an application. Requirements and Expectations of a Director: 1. Be a current OkEq Member and membership fees current 2. Attend Board Meetings on the third Thursday of each month 3. Contribute talent, time, energy toward supporting the mission of OkEq 4. Work additional assignments as required (Assignments are usually made pursuant to the particular knowledge, skills and abilities of a Director) 5. Serve a two year term • oklahoman s for equality First Wednesday of each month from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Domestic violence is the use of physical, sexual, threatening or emotional force to frighten, intimidate and control an intimate partner. This support and educational group is for individuals who have survived domestic violence and are ready to explore their personal healing process and find hope. The group will provide emotional support, information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal, and may include specific goals such as creating a safety plan, reducing risk of future violence, increasing positive coping skills and addressing the impact of trauma. Sexual assault is any forced or coerced sexual activity, such as unwanted touching or forced penetration committed against a person's will or without consent. This support group will meet together to discuss their experiences, share ideas, and provide emotional support for one another. Additionally, highly trained providers will offer information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal. Specific goals for sessions may include crises stabilization, 4/24/26, 3:59 PM �OkEq eNews July 12th, 2017 6 of 10 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-July-12th--2017.htm... safety planning, increasing self-regulatory skills, addressing trauma through cognitive processing, reconnecting to support systems, family and the community, and preventing re-victimization. All services are free of charge, and confidentiality is paramount. For more information contact Jim Scholl at 918.631.2722. MISSION: Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Gay Men's Dinner Group Events Tuesday August 1, 6:30 p.m. Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe 4929 E. 71st St., Tulsa, OK 74136 August 1st at 6:30pm is our next men's dinner. We are eating at Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe. Located at 4929 e. 71st St. (71st & Yale) Tulsa. If you are coming please let me know so I have a headcount for the reservation. Friday August 4, 7:00 p.m. 2601 S. 96th E. Ct., Tulsa OK 74129 ~!~~!E~E~· tazikiscafe.com Pool Party August 4th ( Friday) from 7:00pm-midnight at 2601 S. 96th E. Ct., Tulsa OK. Bring your own beer or alcohol if you wish to drink, but no glass containers or getting drunk. Thank you! P lease RSVP if you are coming to either event so I have a head count. Gay Men's Dinner Group, Richard Haley GuysDineToo@gmail.com "First Thursday" Art Opening Thursday August 3, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Toby Jenkins Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org tt\· I The August Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature an Exhibit Titled "Four Artists - Four Styles", beginning with a reception on Thursday, August 3rd from 6-9pm and continuing throughout the month. - Olivia Cotter Office Manager Olivia.Cotter@OkEq.org "Four Artists - Four Styles" is a group of 4 artists who work together bringing a juxtaposition of styles and mediums together for this show. Charlotte Lough is compelled to paint - it is that simple. "If I go for several days without picking up a paint brush I feel a void that is only filled by making art". She is inspired by the beauty of nature all around - she is drawn to paint birds, butterflies, flowers, landscapes, water, and animals. Her fascination with water has led her to a challenge of painting and understanding different kinds of water including still water, ocean waves, babbling brooks, and waterfalls. Most recently she has given herself the ongoing challenge of painting fifty roses - all are fascinating in their complex and beauty. She currently prefers to work in impressionism/ representational, but is always trying new approaches and styles as she evolves in her expression. Sharon Queen Facilities Coordinator Sharon.Queen@OkEq.org Karin Cermak has moved away from strictly traditional realistic painting to soft contemporary and abstract painting based on her creativity and independence-of-thought on the real image of subjects. She enjoys the freedom of contemporary and abstract painting, where she can blend the reality with the fantasy. Both styles allow her to be spontaneous, to play with colors and forms, to use different materials, to express her feelings. Jose Vega Program Coordinator Jose.Vega@OkEq.org Janie Crean focuses on the beauty of nature in her wildlife and landscape paintings of the great American West. Her paintings bring the outdoor world to life with the use of composition and light. She says of her work, "Only an artist would be excited by feathers and fur! It's a challenge to paint, but worth the effort as you see your wildlife come to life." Her style of painting has evolved into an impressionistic style. Her objective is to create a painting that comes together by knowing what to include and what to leave to the viewer's imagination and eye. Alex Wade 4/24/26, 3:59 PM �OkEq eNews July 12th, 2017 7 of 10 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-July-12th--2017.htm... Fernanda Thompson was always involved in creative activities such as playwriting, poetry, painting and drawing with the neighborhood kids. But at the age of fourteen she became a portrait artist influenced by her art teacher in Brazil. As her arteye developed she discovered contemporary art. She speaks of her work: "It's like freedom in art with broader varieties and countless possibilities to be creative using ink, acrylics, oil, mixed media, a brush, a palette knife or simply a pencil. I didn't want to be limited by colors, so I began exploring the use of texture and costume-made canvas". If you seek them, you can find a few poems on the back of some of her art pieces. "My art is a mix of all my life experiences; My art allows me to materialize my thoughts and emotions". Special Projects Alex.Wade@OkEq.org The show begins with a reception on Thursday, July 6th from 6-9pm where there will be a door prize drawn of the artist's work. The show continues throughout the month. www.okeq.org I te in».ii,ed ~ ~ uJ, ~ ~ 26 Y~ - 1991 - 2011 Saturday, August 12, 2017 ... 6:00 - 9:00pm Dennis Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St, Tulsa, OK. 74120 Special Music by the incomparable Rebecca Ungerman Dinner: $20.00 Ribs, Chicken, and Vegetarian main dishes. Bakes beans, coleslaw, potato salad, and Al's carrot cupcakes! Live Entertainment & Silent Auction - All proceeds to benefit the program which supports hundreds of pet owners living with HIV to be able to keep their best friend at a crucial time in their lives. Seating i limit d m k your r rv tion b for Augu t 1st RSVP - Jason Eddin 'eld 918-361-8839 4/24/26, 3:59 PM �OkEq eNews July 12th, 2017 8 of 10 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-July-12th--2017.htm... Identities 101 Saturday August 19, 2:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Identities 101 is a free, fun, and interactive way for community activists and people with a thirst for education to learn about different identities within the LGBTQ+ acronym. Enjoy an afternoon of powerful discussion as Tulsa's LGBTQ+ youth and adults work together to show you the colors of the rainbow in depth. The event will include panels focusing on gender and sexualities that you might not know about! This is a learning space, and it is completely okay not to know everything. We hope to see you there, discovering more and more about your community! 4/24/26, 3:59 PM �OkEq eNews July 12th, 2017 9 of 10 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-July-12th--2017.htm... NOH8 Photo Shoot Sunday September 17, 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Join the #NOH8Worldwide movement in Tulsa, OK and add your face to the fight for equal human rights! COST : Single/Solo Photos: $40 Couple/Group Photos: $25 per person NOH8 accepts cash and credit cards only. Fees paid to participate cover services and costs for one edited digital print only, made available via noh8campaign.com, and do not include physical prints. * COME CAMERA-READY * * WEAR A WHITE SHIRT * * POSE & MAKE A STATEMENT! * NO The NOH8 Campaign returns to Oklahomans For Equality @ The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center on Sunday, September 17th for an open photo shoot! Stop by anytime between 2pm-5pm to pose for an official NOH8 photo by photographer Adam Bouska. No reservations needed! Photos are first-come, first-served - and we move fast! Please arrive camera-ready with a plain white shirt to match the signature style of the NOH8 photos. When is the best time to arrive? Most people tend to arrive before the photo shoot begins, but as long as someone has lined up by the advertised end time for the photo shoot (5:00pm for this photo shoot), they should be guaranteed a chance to pose! Once you arrive, the next steps are easy! 1. Fill-out one numbered model release for each person. 2. Have a NOH8 temporary tattoo applied for your photo. 3. Standby for your number to be called. 4. Process your payment once called. 5. Trade your processed model release for duct tape! NOH8 Co-Founder Adam Bouska will photograph roughly 5-10 frames per person. One frame will be selected/edited by our team and made available within approximately eight weeks (timeline subject to change). INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING? E-mail info@noh8campaign.com with your contact information and make sure to note which shoot you'd like to volunteer for! 2017 Zarrow Mental Health Symposium - Challenging Injustice & Discrimination October 5-6 Cox Business Center 100 Civic Center, Tulsa, OK 74103 Why You Can't Miss It! • ● Learn a full spectrum of tools and strategies related to programs, policies, and practices that challenge and/or combat injustice and discrimination, including any subsequent impact on mental health • ● Connect & share ideas with over 800 peers and leading experts in the field! • ● Receive critical CEU & ethics hours! To learn more about the Zarrow Mental Health Symposium, visit www.zarrowsymposium.org, call ---JoBeth Hamon at 405-778-8122. You may also email jhamon@mhaok.org. You have the power to challenge and combat systemic injustice and discrimination that can impact mental health! Learn how to take action to forever change your community at the 2017 Zarrow Mental Health Symposium - Challenging Injustice & Discrimination, October 5-6 in Tulsa, Okla. The Symposium is a unique opportunity to meet and connect with other like-minded attendees who are inspired to discuss the realities of injustice and discrimination and develop solutions to address these realities and long-term implications on mental health. Plus, you can receive valuable CEU and ethics hours! Stay up-to-date on conference updates & announcements! Visit www.zarrowsymposium.org. ---- July Video eNews Equality Center Pride Store 2017 Tulsa Pride Shirts are still a vailable in the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Pride Store for $20.00 4/24/26, 3:59 PM �OkEq eNews July 12th, 2017 10 of 10 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-July-12th--2017.htm... Be sure to "Like" the OkEq Pride Store Facebook page to keep up with the new items and new sale items Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library "Stormborn: 13 Hearts to Start a Storm " By: Jack Burgos Ash Winters is an apprentice magus with two choices--go to magic school or become an executor for the Eye in the Lock. The first means dealing with his estranged and esteemed father, Prelate DeWilde of the Collegium. The second means learning who taught Theo Tamsin the Heart of Storms, a forbidden spell powerful enough to create a hurricane, and killing him for having cast it over the city of New Orleans. As Ash becomes involved in Theo's world, he begins to learn that they are only pawns in a brutal chess game as old as magic itself. Find this selection and more by visiting the Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library . ~ JA8~ r---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------, Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Hours: Mon - Sat Noon-9 p.m. | Sun Noon-6 p.m. Oklahomans for Equality | 621 E. 4th Street | Tulsa, OK 74120 | 918.743.4297 www.okeq.org I I I ~--- --- ------ ----------- --------- ----------- --------- ----------- --------- ----------- --------- ------- J 4/24/26, 3:59 PM � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource [Sub-Series] OKEQ > Publications > OKEQ eNews Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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United Court of the Lone Star Empire https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/cdd15e15cac09a5356201518570ecd42.pdf 2ee34360089ad0b661c187b530e67893 PDF Text Text Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are! 1 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-Out--Come-Out--Whereve... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews October 10th, 2018 MISSION: Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Donate Now! Visit our website Amazon Smile Shop Now! Get your house in order and help us get our house in order, too! Go to smile.amazon.com for your shopping needs, and Amazon will donate a portion to Oklahomans for Equality! 4/24/26, 4:39 PM �Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are! 2 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-Out--Come-Out--Whereve... I ELECTBRECHT .COM National Coming Out Day Thursday, October 11, 2018 Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 We must raise the visibility of LGBTQ folks across the state! Coming out - whether it is as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or allied - STILL MATTERS. When people know someone who is LGBTQ, they are far more likely to support equality under the law. Beyond that, our stories can be powerful to each other. Every year on National Coming Out Day, we celebrate coming out as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ) or as an ally. On Oct. 11, 2018, we will mark the 30th anniversary of National Coming Out Day. 4/24/26, 4:39 PM �Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are! 3 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-Out--Come-Out--Whereve... Nearly 30 years ago, on the anniversary of the National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights, we first observed National Coming Out Day as a reminder that one of our most basic tools is the power of coming out. One out of every two Americans has someone close to them who is gay or lesbian. For transgender people, that number is only one in 10. Stop by the center or click here for resources including social/support groups, community partners, and special events. Volunteer of the Month October 2018 Barbara Shoenhals Thank you for your dedication, Barbara! • Lawyer in the Library Wednesday, October 10, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 LEGALAID , ~ SERVICES OF Lawyer in the Library is an opportunity to = meet with a lawyer about topics such as family law (divorce, paternity, custody, child support), landlord/tenant, estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment necessary. OKLAHOMA, INC. The Fight for Reproductive Justice in Oklahoma and the US: Film Screening and Panel THE W OMEN ' S & GENDER STUDIES DEPARTMENT PRESENTS FILM SCREENING & PANEL DISCUSSION 4/24/26, 4:39 PM �Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are! 4 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-Out--Come-Out--Whereve... CJ/dWroma amf1/u:, US Discussion Thursday, October 11, 5:00 p.m. University of Tulsa Tyrrell Lecture Hall 800 S. Tucker Dr., Tulsa, OK 74104 ~ BIRTHRIGHT Film Screening at 5:00 p.m . I I Birthright: A War Story is a feature ·-·· length documentary that examines how women in the US are being jailed, physically violated, and even TYRRELL SCREENING AT 5 :00PM THURSDAY, DISCUSSION AT 7 :00PM OCTOBER 11TH LECTURE HALL put at risk of dying as a radical PIZZA WILL BE SERVED AFTER THE FILM SCREENING P movement tightens its grip across the United States and allows states, courts, and religious doctrine to govern whether, when, and how women will bear children. Panel Discussion at 7:00 p.m. The Oklahoma Coalition for Reproductive Justice is a group of organizations and individuals promoting reproductive justice issues in Oklahoma through education, empowerment, advocacy, and lobbying. Members of the OCRJ will discuss reproductive justice issues in Oklahoma and the importance of the November midterm elections. I Let's Talk Friday, October 12, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 www.anchoredbhc.com You're Invited! Friday, October 12, 2018 Let's Talk Frida October 12th 7-9 PM Join us for drinks, appetizers, surprise giveaway and learn about Anchored Behavioral Health Consulting's newest online services! 621 E 4th St, Tulsa, OK 74120 www .anchoredbhc .com 4/24/26, 4:39 PM �Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are! 5 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-Out--Come-Out--Whereve... LGBTQ Young Adults: Miniature Golf Friday, October 12, 6:00 p.m. All Star Sports Complex 10309 E. 61st St., Tulsa, OK 74133 Join the OKEQ Young Adults Prism Group for miniature golf at the All Star Sports Complex! Search for Jose, our program director. He will be sporting a beautiful purple OkEq polo shirt! The cost for golf is $7. Text Jose at 918-813-8993 with any questions! Orbit Initiative Saturday, October 13, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 orbit Want to act, sing or dance on stage? Join the Orbit Initiative at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center for a FREE acting and dance workshop! It’s open to ALL ages, from 4 to 84! What is the Orbit Initiative? Artist educators from the community teach free classes, workshops, etc., at community partner sites once a month, ranging from acting to movement and visual art. In the spring, there is an opportunity to participate in a large-scale performance of Shakespeare's “The Tempest” at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center. The rehearsals for this performance are combined with the classes for instruction, rehearsal, and staging. In May 2019, the Orbit Initiative will bring all those participants from the community to the PAC for a few more combined rehearsals for “The Tempest.” Performances for “The Tempest” are June 7-9 and are free. Register online at www.facebook.com/theorbitinitiative Online Registration Form www.fostercare-ok.org ~ Saint Frand~ 4/24/26, 4:39 PM �Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are! 6 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-Out--Come-Out--Whereve... Give hope. Change a life. Become a foster parent. GLSEN Green Country Town Hall Meeting Thursday, October 11, 6:00 p.m. Martin Regional Library: Lecture Room 2601 S. Garnett Rd., Tulsa, OK 74129 GLSEN® The steering committee for a potential new GLSEN (Gay, Lesbian, Straight Education Network) chapter for Green Country will be hosting town halls throughout the community. This will be the first chapter in Oklahoma and will support Tulsa County and surrounding areas. The town halls will be a time for the community to give feedback on priorities for our students, administrators, teachers, and parents. Our mission is to provide safe spaces for our youth and feel the first step is helping our schools be prepared for critical conversations. If you have any questions, email us at GreaterTulsa@steeringcommittee.glsen.org . EBA Mixer Wednesday, October 17, 6:00 p.m. Hosted by Pottery Barn 1864 Utica Square, Tulsa, OK 74114 POTTERY BARN Pottery Barn offers a unique shopping experience for anyone looking to put the finishing touches to any room in their home. When you shop Pottery Barn you are getting a product that cannot be found in any other store. Our furniture is one of a kind, crafted in America, and is of the highest quality. Pottery Barn's deep care for the environment has also helped us in creating products that are ecofriendly and sustainable long term. When you visit a Pottery Barn store be sure to ask about our complimentary design services, where we send one of our designers, decorators or stylists to help you create your dream home. When creating the perfect room, the home accessory pieces are just as important as the 4/24/26, 4:39 PM �Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are! 7 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-Out--Come-Out--Whereve... main furniture pieces. Everything from sofa sets, tablecloths, curtains, cushions, decorative pieces, and dinnerware all work together to bring out an individual's unique style. Pottery Barn is the home decor store which allows you to decorate your home to fit traditional, modern, or transitional styles using unique products that cannot be found anywhere else. Visit Pottery Barn Online The Equality Business Alliance networking mixers are terrific venues for you to meet prospective clients. Mixers are open to non-members as well as EBA members. Be sure to bring business cards, business information, brochures, etc. Hosting a networking mixer is a great way to showcase your business. You may host at your establishment or use the Equality Center. If you would like to host a mixer: Please send an email to jose.vega@okeq.org - - - - - for more information. E ALITY usiness Alliance Third Thursday in the Rainbow Room Thursday, October 18, 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Click here to purchase tickets 4/24/26, 4:39 PM �Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are! 8 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-Out--Come-Out--Whereve... Center Awareness Day Friday, October 19, 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Do you know that Tulsa is home to the seventh-largest LGBTQ+ community center in the world? That’s right. The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center in downtown Tulsa is operated by Oklahomans for Equality. With five paid staff members, an army of about 250 volunteers, and a 30-member Board of Directors and Advisors plus a five-member Board of Trustees, Oklahomans for Equality depends on individual/corporate donors to support our roughly 50,000 constituents in the LGBTQ+ community and our allies. Our annual budget is nearly $1 million, and we receive absolutely no funding from any governmental entity. If you didn’t know all of that, just imagine how much more you don’t know about Oklahomans for Equality and the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. We have the perfect opportunity for you to learn what you’re missing: LGBT Center Awareness Day on Friday, Oct. 19! Any time between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m., individuals; government officials; and community, nonprofit and business leaders across Oklahoma are invited to visit the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center at 621 E. Fourth St. in downtown Tulsa. Board members will be on hand to give tours of the center, which recently underwent a $1 million renovation, thanks to a successful capital campaign, and answer any questions you might have. We want to spread the news about the great work we’re doing. We want to give you information that you, your friends or your business associates might need about what resources are available. And we want you to realize that this is an organization and a facility that you should be supporting financially. We’re not going to hit you over the head asking for money; we’ll let you reach that conclusion on your own. Hope to see you Oct. 19! Donate $13 for 13 years of our presence in downtown Tulsa. Pride Game Night Supporting the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Friday, October 19, 2:00 p.m. Kiss My Ale Pub 5336 E. Admiral Pl., Tulsa, OK 74115 4/24/26, 4:39 PM �Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are! 9 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-Out--Come-Out--Whereve... Kiss My Ale Pub invites you to come play your favorite tabletop games (more than 120 to choose from) while you enjoy some tasty local beers and quality cocktails! We are donating 10% of all sales to the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center, so come help us support OkEq, and invite all your friends to join in! Call For Artists 2019 Deadline October 20, 2018 Oklahomans for Equality’s Allie Jensen Memorial Art Gallery at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center is accepting proposals for its 2019 exhibition calendar. Our gallery encourages emerging artists who create fresh, challenging work in all media to apply. Details Each chosen exhibit will be on display for approximately 30 days. OkEq will host an opening night reception for the artist(s) on the first Thursday of each month. Each exhibit is installed on the Tuesday prior. No additional works will be accepted after initial delivery. Works must be available for sale. There will be a 30 percent commission on works sold. Artists will also provide artwork labels (title, price, etc.) for each piece. A biography and artist statement are due on the first of the month prior to the exhibit for publicity purposes. How to Apply Proposals should include a paragraph or two about your vision for an exhibit, as well as five jpg images that represent your current work. All proposals must be submitted by email. Proposals incorporating the work of two artists or a small group are also acceptable. Artists who have not shown in the gallery before will be given priority consideration. Please let us know if your idea for an exhibit will require months to prepare or if you have calendar restrictions. We would also like to know if you could be ready to go quickly, as those early months are sometimes hard to fill. Deadline for submissions is October 20. Notifications will be sent out by November 10. Please submit proposals by e-mail to jose.vega@okeq.org , with the subject heading “OkEq gallery proposal" --- -- SAGE Tulsa Tuesday, October 23, 10:00 a.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 I . 4/24/26, 4:39 PM �Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are! 10 of 30 Al Triggs with Legacy insurance advisors will be visiting SAGE October 23 to share information about their products and services . https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-Out--Come-Out--Whereve... , - - :.-J ;.1A.j INSURANCE ADVISORS SIMPLE SOLUTIONS . UNCOMMON SERVICE . Legacy Insurance Advisors' mission is to sell and service all forms of health and life insurance by representing the best carriers in the industry, by maintaining a superior client base, by partnering with and retaining the most qualified professionals, and by providing all agency personnel with the training and tools available to givethe very best possible service to our clients and companies. Our agents, managers, and staff are committed to educating and empowering our policyholders. We will provide guidance and expertise while managing our clients’ risk. Because of Legacy Insurance Advisors’ access to multiple providers in nearly every line of insurance, we will customize plans to fit our clients’ wants and needs. Visit Legacy Insurance Advisors online . The SAGE, Advocacy & Services for LGBT Elders, Tulsa chapter is a national program geared toward individuals 50 and older. SAGE is a day time program for those who are retired or free during the day. The mission of SAGE Tulsa is to address issues related to lesbian, gay bisexual and transgender aging. In partnership with its constituents and allies, SAGE Tulsa works to achieve a high quality of life for LGBT older adults, supports and advocates for their rights, fosters a greater understanding of aging in all communities and promotes positive images of LGBT life in later years. SAGE Tulsa meets every Tuesday morning at 10:00 am at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information about SAGE Tulsa, email SAGE@OkEq.org Grannies Brunch Sunday, October 28, 12:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 GRANNIES GO DISCO!!! Grannies is an all-star satire event celebrating folk and inspirational music with live performances and drag personalities. It’s irreverent, but never sacrilegious, and always uplifting humor. Grannies remembers those days of going to grandma's house for Sunday Dinner. Brunch and live entertainment provided. Tickets cost $25. Reserved tables for eight are available for $200. Mimosas and cash bar will be available. Purchase tickets now. 4/24/26, 4:39 PM �Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are! 11 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-Out--Come-Out--Whereve... First Thursday Art Opening Tuesday, November 1, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Oklahomans for Equality’s November showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature an exhibit with a combined show titled “Places, Faces and Spaces of Tulsa” by Carla Hefley and Linda Dunbar, beginning with a reception on Thursday, November 1 st , from 6 to 9 p.m. Two skilled and award-winning visual artists – Hefley and Dunbar – are Places, Faces and Spaces of Tulsa. They paint in oils, acrylics and watercolor, trying to capture the places, faces and spaces of Tulsa. Carla Hefley is inspired by the inside world. She may eat somewhere, get her hair cut or walk into a home in Tulsa and find the perfect scene to inspire her. When she happens upon the accidental still life, the camera is out, and she snaps a photo to take to the studio and recreate it on canvas. Linda Dunbar paints many things but excels in the portrait. She captures the perfect look and feel of the faces of Tulsa. She is inspired by many media and genres, but portraits are her game. She is also adept in capturing many places outside, en plein air. Between the two, they capture the Places, Faces and Spaces of Tulsa. The show continues throughout the month. www.okeq.org LGBT Women's Network November Happy Hour Monday, November 5, 5:00 p.m. Centennial Lounge - VFW Post 577 1109 E. 6th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Our November Happy Hour will be hosted at Centennial Lounge inside Tulsa's VFW Post 577. Mix and mingle with ladies you might not meet otherwise, make new business connections, and grow your personal network. fl'GBT W-omen-S Network 4/24/26, 4:39 PM �Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are! 12 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-Out--Come-Out--Whereve... Don't forget to bring business cards to be entered into a drawing for a door prize. HARUV USA LECTURE SERIES Let's Get This Straight: Working Towards Protecting LGBTQ Children, Youth, and Their Families Monday, 11 .5.18 @ 7-8:30pm OU-Tulsa Schusterman Learning Center (campus map attached) FREE {for Social Work professionals eomjng CEUs, 1.5 will be offered for $15 on site that even;ng} HARUB USA Lecture Series Monday, November 5, 7:00 p.m. OU - Tulsa Schusterman Learning Center 4502 E. 41st St., Tulsa, OK 74135 FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: kaseyrinehart@ou.edu 1.5 CEU's will be available Click here to register I Gerald P. Mallon, DSW, is the Julia Lath rop Professor of Child Welfare and the Associate Dean of Scholarship and Research at the Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College in New York City. For more than 43 years, Dr. Mallon has been a child welfare practitioner, advocate, educator, and researcher. Dr. Mallon was the first child welfare - • - ' -••: - - - 1 :- 11..- 11 C •- •-•--•- I.. • .,. :,_ -L..- .. 1 --...J ...J-.. -1-- - •- - • - - • ' - • l ~ DTf""I 4/24/26, 4:39 PM �Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are! 13 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-Out--Come-Out--Whereve... j-ll Ult!::.::.1u11u 1 Ill lilt! U . J . I U lt!::.t!Ull..11 , VVll l t! uuuu1, UIIU Ut!Yt!IUj-1 f-JIU~IUIII::. IUI L'-7D 1 '->I youth in child welfare settings. He has also wrillen extensively about sexual orientation and gender identity expression . Dr. Mellon's scholarship and practice has been recognized through multiple awards including The Judge Richard Ware Award - Louisiana Children's Trust Fund; The New York Slate Citizens Coalition for Children Advocacy Award, the Hosteler-Habib Award, Family Equality Council; the Child Advocate of the Year Award - North American Council on Adoptable Children; and induction in 2014 as a Fellow of the American Academy of Social Work and Social Welfare. In 2017, Dr. Mallon was awarded the Adoption Excellence Award from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. He serves on numerous editorial boards of professional journals and is the Senior Editor of the professional journal, Child Welfare and the author or editor of more than twenty-four books. His most recent publications are: Social Work Practice with Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender People (3rd edition}, published by Routledge Press; and Child Welfare for the Twenty-first Century: A Handbook of Practices, Policies, and Programs (2nd edition), co-edited with Peg Hess, published by Columbia University Press. In his role as the Executive Director of the National Center for Child Welfare Excellence, Dr. Mallon has traveled to all 50 stales, many territories and numerous tribes to deliver technica l assistance and training on a range of ch ild welfare related issues "particularly" as they relate lo youth and to foster care. Dr. Mallon has lectured and worked extensively throughout the United Stales, and inlernalionally in Argentina, Austral ia, Canada, Cuba, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, the Netherlands, Portugal, and the United Kingdom. Dr. Mallon earned his doctorate in Social Welfare from the City University of New York al Hunter College, holds an MSW from Fordham University and a BSW from Dominican College. Dr. Mallon also lives the talk he talks, in addition to being a child welfare professional for his entire career, he has been a foster parent and is the adoptive parent of now grown children . Haruv USA at OU-Tulsa provides comprehensive, inter-professional education, training, and research in the prevention and treatment of child abuse and neglect. II is a partnership between the Haruv Institute in Israel, the OU Anne and Henry Zarrow School of Social Work, and OU-Tulsa . Haruv USA at OU-Tulsa INTERNATIONAL CE TER OF EXCELLENCE & A RECOGNIZED LEADER I THE FIELD OF CHILD MALTREATMENT 4/24/26, 4:39 PM �Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are! 14 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-Out--Come-Out--Whereve... Open NOH8 Photo Shoot in Tulsa, OK Sunday, November 18, 2:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Join the #NOH8Worldwide movement in Tulsa, OK and add your face to the fight for equal human rights! COST: Single/Solo Photos: $40 Couple/Group Photos: $25 per person NOH8 accepts cash and credit cards only. Fees paid to participate cover services and costs for one edited digital print only, made available via noh8campaign.com , and do not include physical prints. * COME CAMERA-READY * * WEAR A WHITE SHIRT * * POSE & MAKE A STATEMENT! * The NOH8 Campaign returns to Oklahomans For Equality @ The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center on Sunday, November 18th for an open photo shoot! Stop by anytime between 2pm-4pm to pose for an official NOH8 photo by photographer Adam Bouska . No reservations needed! Photos are first-come, first-served - and we move fast! Please arrive camera-ready with a plain white shirt to match the signature style of the NOH8 photos. When is the best time to arrive? Most people tend to arrive before the photo shoot begins, but as long as someone has lined up by the advertised end time for the photo shoot (4:00pm for this photo shoot), they should be guaranteed a chance to pose! Once you arrive, the next steps are easy! 1. Fill-out one numbered model release for each person. 2. Have a NOH8 temporary tattoo applied for your photo. 3. Standby for your number to be called. 4. Process your payment once called. 5. Trade your processed model release for duct tape! NOH8 Co-Founder Adam Bouska will photograph roughly 5-10 frames per person. One frame will be selected/edited by our team and made available within approximately eight weeks (timeline subject to change). INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING? E-mail info@noh8campaign.com ------ -- ----- with your contact information and make sure to note which shoot you'd like to volunteer for! Funds raised by the NOH8 Campaign will be used to continue promoting and raising awareness for marriage and human equality as well as anti-discrimination and anti-bullying 4/24/26, 4:39 PM �Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are! 15 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-Out--Come-Out--Whereve... through NOH8’s interactive social media campaign. This includes bringing the campaign to other cities and countries around the world, creating and compiling images for our ongoing large-scale media campaign, and covering the costs of the daily operations and maintenance necessary to run this rapidly growing campaign out of our Burbank Headquarters. The NOH8 Campaign is a tax-exempt charitable organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Click here and scroll down to the 'Funds & Financing' portion of our FAQ for more information about how fees are utilized. Inclusion for People with Developmental Disabilities Saturdays at 1:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Individuals with developmental disabilities are frequently marginalized and excluded from society at large, and this is no less true within the LGBTQ community. This group’s focus will be to help individuals create stronger community connections through building communication and social skills, as well as learning to respect social boundaries and norms. Members will agree upon no more than three outcomes for social development per individual. Members will work on practicing target behaviors while engaging in events within and without the Equality Center. Group sessions will last approximately 2.5 hours, occurring each Saturday @ 1pm. Neurodiversity Social Group Saturdays at 4:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 HARVFST-TIME POTLUCK OCTOBER 13 6PM F 0 4/24/26, 4:39 PM �Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are! 16 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-Out--Come-Out--Whereve... Art for the Heart Program: An all inclusive Arts Program Sundays at 1:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 EVERY SUNDAY IN IlIE WELI.NFSS CENTER FROM OPEN TO CLOSE JOIN US IN THE CELEBRATION OF ART CREATE! DF,.gGNt INSPIRE GET WET AND WIID WIIH PAINil BURN _ _ YOURP~~O~N~S_ __ 4/24/26, 4:39 PM �Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are! 17 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-Out--Come-Out--Whereve... 3M EXPRE5SING PRIDE IN OUR IDENTITIFS THROUGH ART Thesis Research Study Please consider participating in my thesis research study examining the connection between lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) identity, community connection, and resilience! This study is approved by the institutional review board at Northeastern State University and under the supervision of my thesis chair, Dr. Steven Byers. In order to be eligible for the study, you must: Be 18 years of age at the time of completion Identify as LGBTQ+ To participate in the study, please complete the survey here . The survey will take about 20 to 30 minutes to complete. You can be entered to win a $25.00 Amazon gift card if you provide an email address at the end of the survey. This study is anonymous. The only identifying information which will be collected is demographic information, and will not specifically identify you. You will be asked to provide an email at the conclusion of the survey to be entered in the raffle if you so wish, but are not required to do so. Participation in this study is voluntary. If you wish to withdraw from the study, you may close the browser window at any time. If you do not want to answer a question, you may skip any question in this survey. 4/24/26, 4:39 PM �Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are! 18 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-Out--Come-Out--Whereve... If you have any questions, please contact Jordan Westcott ( Westcott@nsuok.edu ) or Dr. Steven Byers ( byerss@nsuok.edu ). We hope that you choose to participate in this study and share your experience! Sisters in Song Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4 St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Sisters in Song would like to invite new members to join our fun loving group of singers! We are just now beginning rehearsals for our upcoming holiday performances, so it’s a great time to start! We practice every Tuesday evening at 7pm at the Equality Center, second floor. Council Oak Men's Chorale Rehearsals on Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m. Fellowship Congregational Church 2900 S. Harvard Ave., Tulsa, OK 74114 The Council Oak Men's Chorale is looking for new members to sing in our holiday concert! Come join a great group of guys who enjoy singing and changing our community through song. We are excited to have Elizabeth Curtis, a former artistic director of the chorale, back as our interim director for the holiday concert. Our holiday concert, “Don We Now...,” will be Dec. 4th, 6th and 7th at East Side Christian Church, 1438 S. Indianapolis Ave. If you aren't singing with us, plan on attending. You won't want to miss starting your holiday season with the Council Oak Men's Chorale. PERSONALITY ASSESSMENT IN AN UNDERSERVED POPULATION WE NE D YOUR HELP!!! The transgender community is traditionally underserved when it comes to mental health. Additionally, the field of 4/24/26, 4:39 PM �Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are! 19 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-Out--Come-Out--Whereve... psychology knows relatively little about the psychological characteristics and needs of the transgender community. We call on you to participate in a new research study examining what major psychological measures tell us about transgender individuals! YOU ARE ELIGIBLE IF YOU: ✓ Identify as transgender or gender nonconforming (e.g., gender nonbinary, genderqueer gender fluid, etc.) ✓ Are 18-years-old or older ✓ Can read and write in English The study will take place at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center from 4-6pm and 7-9pm every Wednesday. It involves filling out questionnaires on a computer or paper and will take approximately two hours of your time. After completing the study, you will receive a $15.00 gift card. For questions or to participate. contact doctoral student researcher William Bryant: Email: wjlliam-bryant@utulsa.edu Cell Phone: 330 322-2442 his study I bemg conducted as part of the student researcher's dissertation for the niversi ofTulsa· Clini a l p,_ycho loi,,y Pro ram. You're not alone YOU'RE NOT Support group for partners with HIV/ AIDS Do you have a partner who was recently diagnosed with HIV/AIDS? Have you found a community to process this life change with? Are you looking for support? As every airplane attendant says, “Put on your own oxygen mask before assisting others.” ALONE Having a partner with a life-threatening illness can take a toll on your well being. This group may help you to recognize and change your reactions to the new challenges that having a partner with HIV/AIDS might pose. We will meet weekly for 6 weeks to cover information on HIV/AIDS, process difficulties you may be having with your partner, learn new ways to cope with this change, foster healthier communication, prepare for the future, and better manage stress. If interested please email jose.vega@okeq.org to join the group. You are not alone. 4/24/26, 4:39 PM �Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are! 20 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-Out--Come-Out--Whereve... Joe & Nancy McDonald Rainbow Library "The Meaning of Matthew: My son's murder in Laramie, and a world transformed" By: Judy Shepard JI F I' \ I l Find this selection and more by visiting the Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library. “ The Meaning of Matthew is Judy Shepard’s passionate and courageous attempt to understand what no mother should have to understand, which is why her son was murdered in Laramie, Wyoming, in the fall of 1998. It is a vivid testimony to a life cut short, and testimony too, to the bravery and compassion of Judy and Dennis—Matthew’s parents—as they struggle to survive a grief that won’t go away.”—Larry McMurtry, author of Terms of Endearment and Lonesome Dove Today the name Matthew Shepard is synonymous with gay rights, but until 1998, he was just Judy Shepard’s son. In this remarkably candid memoir, Judy Shepard shares the story behind the headlines. Interweaving memories of Matthew and her family with the challenges of confronting her son’s death, Judy describes how she handled the crippling loss of her child in the public eye, the vigils and protests held by strangers in her son’s name, and ultimately how she and her husband gained the courage to help prosecutors convict her son's murderers. The Meaning of Matthew is more than a retelling of horrific injustice that brought the reality of inequality and homophobia into the American consciousness. It is an unforgettable and inspiring account of how one ordinary woman turned an unthinkable tragedy into a vital message for the world. Equality Center Pride Store Transgender enamel pins are for sale at 4/24/26, 4:39 PM �Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are! 21 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-Out--Come-Out--Whereve... the OkEq Pride Store for $5. Be sure to "Like" the OkEq Pride Store Facebook page to keep up with the new items and new sale items Counseling Services OSU - Tulsa Counseling Services The Oklahoma State Tulsa Counseling Center is an LGBTQ+ affirming center located in Main Hall of OSU Tulsa. You do not have to be affiliated with OSU to benefit from these services! Our center offers clients from OKEQ 5 sessions free and each session following that is only 5 dollars. Each member of our counseling team receives additional training and supervision in LGBTQ+ issues and is excited to work with clients from OKEQ. Please contact us at 918-594-8568 for more information or to schedule an appointment. Sara Griffey S ara Griffey is an LPC candidate under supervision. Sara specializes in LGBT+ and non-traditional relationships (i.e. kink, polyamory, etc.). She has experience working with homeless youth and individuals struggling with anxiety & trauma. She previously worked with survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. She is passionate about advocacy and public policy in order to ensure that proper treatment is available for any individual seeking services. Sara’s office is located at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center, 621 E 4th St, Tulsa, OK 74120 Sara operates on a sliding scale fee structure and can be reached at 918-928-2809 or Sara@UnityTulsa.com 4/24/26, 4:39 PM �Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are! 22 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-Out--Come-Out--Whereve... Allison Ikley-Freeman Allison Ikley-Freeman, LPC Candidate is passionate about assisting individuals who are a part of the LGBTQQIA+ community who experience a range of concerns and issues. Individual, youth, and adolescent counseling is available on a sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are available Mon-Thurs 12:30-6:00 p.m. and w alk in appointments are available. Appointments can be made by calling 918-280-9645 Regularly Scheduled Programming OkEq Board Meeting ou1,....,f""'ll•·harccorrc,1foroll<! Monthly Meeting 7:00 p.m. Thursday, October 18 Dennis R. Neill Equality Center All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members October OkEq Art Exhibition The October Oklahomans for Equality showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature an exhibit of works by Ricardo Sanchez, beginning with a reception on Thursday, October 4, from 6 to 9 p.m., where a door prize of the artist’s work will be given. It's Complicated Family Ties Family Ties is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a 1st & 3rd Monday of each month 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. 4/24/26, 4:39 PM �Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are! 23 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-Out--Come-Out--Whereve... support network for LGBTQ parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Family Ties, email jose.vega@okeq.org ----- . • LEGAL A10 thi SERVICES OF = OKLAHOMA, INC. Lawyer in the Library October 10 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. "It's Complicated" is an ongoing group for individuals in nontraditional relationships (kink, polyamory, swinging, etc.) This group meets every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month from 6:30-8pm at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Each session will have a new topic. For topic information, please like Unity Tulsa’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ UnityTulsa or check the OkEq event calendar at http://www.okeq.org/ event-calendar.html . Lawyer in the Library is an opportunity to meet with a lawyer about topics such as family law (divorce, paternity, custody and child support), landlord/ tenant disputes, estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment is necessary. Live Free! Coming Out Workshop 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 6:30-7:30 p.m. Are you planning to come out? Maybe you have just recently come out? Join us for a coming out discussion group meeting in the History Project Room. It's free! This course is designed for individuals coming to terms with their sexuality with presentations on how to come out to family, friends, and co-workers. Question and answer session in a supportive and informed environment. Facilitated by Allison Ikley-Freeman. Please contact ComingOut@OkEq.org --- --or call 918-743-4297 Non-Binary Support Group 2nd Tuesday of each month 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Free Yoga Class at OkEq Mondays 5:45 - 6:45 p.m. Enjoy a free class! These 60-minute, free Community Yoga classes A new support group for folks who identify with non-binary genders, including but not limited to, genderqueer, genderfluid, agender, bigender, neutrois, genderflux, and more. This group will be a safe space to discuss our identities, receive support, and build a strong nonbinary community in Tulsa. For information contact Vic Brought to You Bi the Letter B 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Bisexual support group at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Tell all 4/24/26, 4:39 PM �Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are! 24 of 30 are open to everyone of all levels. Each class is mindfully crafted to prepare the body for a peak pose in the arm balance, inversion, backbend or twist family. This class will connect the mind, body, and spirit through movement and breath. Asexual Meeting https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-Out--Come-Out--Whereve... Wiener at vfwiener@gmail.com Sos SECULAR ORGANIZATIONS FOR SOBRIETY SOS Group Mondays 7:00 pm This open Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) Recovery and Sobriety Group meets every Monday at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information, visit www.SOSTulsa.org 2nd & 4th Tuesday of every month 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. It's the A in LGBTQA. Come join us for an affirming, open discussion at this peer-led group for individuals 18 and over who identify as asexual or are interested in discussing asexual issues. This a place for asexuals to form community. Be a part of the first Tulsa asexual group. sao-e ~~~~:~~! ~, LGBT Elders We refuse to be invisible SAGE Tulsa Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm your friends. The group is open to all bi/pan/queer/ fluid+ folks and their allies. Facilitators Daniel & Haley No Shade for Plus Every Thursday 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. A new support group to bring together people who have found they are HIV positive and those who have been living with HIV for many years. The group will provide support, Education, Social activities and so much more. The group will be here at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center to provide a safe place to discuss issues and meet other Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 Lambda AlAnon Group Every Friday 4/24/26, 4:39 PM �Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are! 25 of 30 "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-Out--Come-Out--Whereve... people who are navigating their lives being PLUS. 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. This open Al-Anon group meets at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center every Friday at 7:00 pm. Contact 918.743.2754 for more information. Tulsa Writers, Ink. Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. (First time interview required before attending) Email alex.wade@okeq.org The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. 1st & 3rd Saturday of each month 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. An LGBT inclusive group of writers providing support and resources to authors and writers regardless of where they are in their writing career. Intimate Partner Violence & Sexual Assault Survivor Support Group 2nd & 4th Thursday of each month 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Survivors of Incest Anonymous Game Night Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Every Saturday 12:00 - 2:30 p.m. SIA strives to empower those who have survived childhood sexual abuse (who are not abusing any child), who want to become survivors and thrivers. For more information, visit This support and educational group is for individuals who have survived domestic violence and are ready to explore their personal healing process and find hope and to discuss their experiences, share ideas, and provide emotional support for one another. Adult Survivors of Childhood Trauma. 4/24/26, 4:39 PM �Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are! 26 of 30 Richard Haley and Teresa Reno Children/Siblings of Trans*/NonBinary Individuals Support Group This program is for youth ages 8-18 that have trans* parents or siblings. This group will provide support, education and social opportunities for those living with trans* family members. Attendees must have approval from the facilitator to participate. Please contact Amanda at 918-902-4625. https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-Out--Come-Out--Whereve... siawso.org Partners of Trans*/NonBinary Individuals Support Group The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for partners of transgender and non-binary individuals. Ages 18+. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Please contact Amanda at 918-902-4625. Sundays @ 4:00 p.m. LGBTQ individuals have a higher risk of experiencing trauma at an early age and these experiences of abuse, bullying, and stigmatization in youth can affect life as an adult. The primary focus of this group will be to teach people how to recognize their trauma and how to use healthy coping skills to deal with the effects. Members will be encouraged to build an internal network with other participants to provide each other with emotional and social support during weekly meetings held on Sundays @ 4pm. Art for the Heart: An all Inclusive Arts Program Sundays @ 1:00 p.m. Neurodiversity Social Group Inclusion for People with Developmental Saturdays @ 4:00 p.m. Do you find yourself over stimulated by large crowds or loud noises? Do you Art is more than just pictures on the wall. Art helps people express themselves, find happiness, and it can help with mobility and dexterity. Art classes foster connections between 4/24/26, 4:39 PM �Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are! 27 of 30 Disabilities Saturdays @ 1:00 p.m. Individuals with developmental disabilities are frequently marginalized and excluded from society at large, and this is no less true within the LGBTQ community. This group’s focus will be to help individuals create stronger community connections through building communication and social skills, as well as learning to respect social boundaries and norms. Members will agree upon no more than three outcomes for social development per individual. Members will work on practicing target behaviors while engaging in events within and without the Equality Center. Group sessions will last approximately 2.5 hours, occurring each Saturday @ 1pm. https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-Out--Come-Out--Whereve... crave meaningful social interaction in a calm, safe environment? If you are living with a mental health diagnosis, are on the autism spectrum, or generally prefer calmer social events, then this is the place for you. Here, members will meet weekly on Saturdays @ 4pm to socialize and connect with individuals like themselves. Each week members will collectively decide on a different activity ranging from game nights, movie nights, outings, and many others. individuals and helps reduce isolation many people experience. Please join us in making our community a more beautiful, meaningful place through the enrichment of art. Subjects will be elected by members from a range of topics including: glass fusing and jewelry making, mosaics, basket weaving, finger weaving, ceramics, acrylic painting, and quilting. This group is all inclusive, and encourages individuals from all age groups to come together for weekly sessions on Sundays @ 1pm. LGBTQ+ History: Interviewees Wanted By appointment Do you feel like you have something to say about your life as an LGBTQ+ individual? Recording the history of the LGBTQ+ community is currently a feature of programming at the Equality Center. This program is designed to supplement and further complete our collective history by interviewing participants to further investigate past and present features of LGBTQ+ life and identity. Interviewees will sit down face to face and be asked a series of questions in regards to their person lives and experiences. All information gathered will be added to the existing 4/24/26, 4:39 PM �Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are! 28 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-Out--Come-Out--Whereve... archive. Please contact Ely at burgesej@nsuok.edu to set up your appointment. Community Partners health outreach prevention education, Inc. EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and community. Workforce Oklahoma Access Point Open every day Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-by-step instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 7 pm Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. OkEq Staff 4/24/26, 4:39 PM �Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are! 29 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-Out--Come-Out--Whereve... Toby Jenkins CEO / Executive Director Jose Vega Program Director Olivia Cotter Office Manager Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org Jose.Vega@OkEq.org Olivia.Cotter@OkEq.org Alex Wade Volunteer & Pride Store Coordinator Alex.Wade@OkEq.org Tracy Allen Special Projects Tracy.Allen@OkEq.org OkEq Board and Trustees Executive Committee Stuart Ashworth, Esq., President Sharon Bishop-Baldwin, Vice President Marcia Keesee, Secretary Paul Allen, Treasurer Sheena Grewal, At Large Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt David Nelson Kris Wilmes Board of Directors Jan Baldwin Christopher Brecht-Smith, Esq. Rev. Geoffrey Brewster Alyssa Bryant, Esq. Darci Hazelwood, D.O. Allison Ikley-Freeman Chris Shoaf Al Triggs Robin VanMeter Will Vaughn Visit our website View our events Contact us today Oklahomans for Equality Hours: Mon - Sat Noon-9 p.m. | Sun Noon-6 p.m. 621 East Fourth Street, Tulsa, OK 74120 4/24/26, 4:39 PM �Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are! 30 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-Out--Come-Out--Whereve... 08 4/24/26, 4:39 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/e6ca003a4109316a6213db2fe2147c58.pdf b2505c00f821b4844e104ad6188ecce5 https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/322d4bb5a80f2b1cf5831f66f040e2e9.pdf 04f33449b5ce39e4e319e96da45f12c5 PDF Text Text Grannies Sunday Brunch, July 29, Weekly eNews 1 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Grannies-Sunday-Brunch--July-2... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews July 25th, 2018 MISSION: Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Donate Now! Visit our website 4/24/26, 4:30 PM �Grannies Sunday Brunch, July 29, Weekly eNews 2 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Grannies-Sunday-Brunch--July-2... Amazon Smile Shop Now! Get your house in order and help us get our house in order, too! Go to smile.amazon.com for your shopping needs, and Amazon will donate a portion to Oklahomans for Equality! Grannies Sunday Brunch Sunday, July 29, 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. seating Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Grannies is an all-star satire event celebrating folk and inspirational music with live performances and drag personalities. It’s irreverent, but never sacrilegious, and always uplifting humor. Grannies remembers those days of going to church, gospel music and church potluck dinners. Two seatings are offered –10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Both include brunch and live entertainment. Tickets cost $25. Reserved tables for eight are available for $200. Mimosas and cash bar will be available. Purchase tickets now AHOMANS O EQ ALITY SC 00 4/24/26, 4:30 PM �Grannies Sunday Brunch, July 29, Weekly eNews 3 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Grannies-Sunday-Brunch--July-2... SUPPLY DRIVE JULY 9-31, 2018 4/24/26, 4:30 PM �Grannies Sunday Brunch, July 29, Weekly eNews 4 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Grannies-Sunday-Brunch--July-2... Back To School Carnival Sunday, August 5, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Join us for the Family Ties Back to School Carnival! We’ll have refreshments and snacks, plus free school supplies Bring your swimsuit, towels and flip-flops for the water slides, and come ready to tackle the big obstacle course and have fun in the bouncy houses. We’ll also have face-painting, arts and crafts, and storytelling with Uncle Toby! ■ powered by the tulsa regional chamber TAKE THE MOSAIC INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE INDEX This year, Mosaic is unveiling a new and improved assessment tool for businesses to gauge their diversity and inclusion efforts. We took feedback from employers who had taken the past survey and looked at best practices around the country to make it more user-friendly and more of a tool that businesses can use to improve their own initiatives. The Mosaic Inclusive Workplace Index lets companies examine their diversity and inclusion efforts and find out what they do well and what they can improve. After completing the index, businesses will receive a confidential report with benchmark data at a later date that they can use to compare progress year to year. Participants will also receive suggested resources 4/24/26, 4:30 PM �Grannies Sunday Brunch, July 29, Weekly eNews 5 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Grannies-Sunday-Brunch--July-2... relating to their development opportunities, including lunch and learns and workshops that Mosaic will offer based on index results. The index is available to take now through August 8 at mosaicindex.org. You do not have to complete it in one sitting. Individual results will be returned at a later date after completion. Please feel free to share the index with area employers. 2018 OkEq Board Elections The annual meeting of Oklahomans for Equality is set for 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 6, at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Presently, eight seats on the Board of Directors are up for election. Nominations to the Board of Directors are made in one of two ways: 1. Recommended by the Board Development and Governance Committee (Deadline has passed) OR oklahomans for equality 2. By petition of at least 15 current OkEq members (Petitions due to the board secretary by Aug. 24) Requirements and expectations of a director: 1. Be a current OkEq member with membership fees current 2. Attend board meetings on the third Thursday of each month 3. Contribute talent, time and energy toward supporting the mission of OkEq 4. Perform additional assignments as required (Assignments are usually made pursuant to the particular knowledge, skills and abilities of a director) 5. Serve a two-year term Bartlesville Pride Family Picnic Saturday, July 28, 3:00 - 8:00 p.m. Johnstone Park 200 N. Cherokee Bartlesville, OK 74003 PresentedBy: y OkEq-Bartlesville, together with our friends at Phillips 66 and ConocoPhillips, will host the first Bartlesville Pride Family Picnic! ConocoPhillips 4/24/26, 4:30 PM �Grannies Sunday Brunch, July 29, Weekly eNews 6 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Grannies-Sunday-Brunch--July-2... Come to a free picnic in the park with food, games, and family fun! All ages are welcome and encouraged to attend. We will have yard games and toys set up for family members of all ages. Please bring lawn chairs and blankets for sitting. Provided seating will be limited. Attendees may bring ice chests for personal food and beverages. Pets are welcome, but please keep them on leashes. Grateful Day Grill-N-Chill Saturday, July 28, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Tulsa Eagle 1338 E. 3rd St., TUlsa, OK 74120 Come on out to the Tulsa Eagle, for a burger or dawg, before the ICAO's Christmas in July event. Plates are $7.00 per person. All proceeds from this event, and events like this, go directly to help finance the Annual HIV Wellness Retreat! Thank you all for your support! Tulsa has helped us make this happen for 6 years now! We could not do it without your caring and support! First Thursday Art Opening Thursday, August 2, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Oklahomans for Equality’s August showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature works by Malinda Blank in a show titled “PULL,” beginning with a reception on Thursday, Aug. 2, from 6 to 9 p.m. and continuing throughout the month. Born in Tulsa, Blank received a BA in photography from the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. In 2016, she received a Master of Fine Arts from California State University in Chico. Her ... work has been exhibited at Contact Space in Los Angeles and was awarded the Juror Prize at Giving Pause, the 60th Annual Juried Exhibition at University Gallery in Chico, CA. Currently working at FireThief Productions, Blank also teaches art at the Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics in Oklahoma City. She is an active member of the Camp Fire USA executive board and the Emerging Leaders Society Philanthropy Forum. When not working 4/24/26, 4:30 PM �Grannies Sunday Brunch, July 29, Weekly eNews 7 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Grannies-Sunday-Brunch--July-2... on her art practice, she enjoys spending time with her cats and discussing the cultural ramifications of relational aesthetics. The show continues throughout the month. ww.okeq.org Friend for a Friend Annual Fundraising Banquet Saturday, August 4, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Seating is limited, so make your Reservations before August 1st. Follow link below to purchase tickets. Tickets: $20.00 per person ------- ingBanq t " •• 4/24/26, 4:30 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/41314a4f176633710cb86964621dffa8.pdf d340368d31f21c48721705fd9a6217b7 PDF Text Text Back to School Carnival, August 1, Weekly eNews 1 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Back-to-School-Carnival--August... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews August 1st, 2018 MISSION: Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Donate Now! Visit our website Amazon Smile Shop Now! Get your house in order and help us get our house in order, too! Go to smile.amazon.com for your shopping needs, and Amazon will donate a portion to Oklahomans for Equality! 4/24/26, 4:31 PM �Back to School Carnival, August 1, Weekly eNews 2 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Back-to-School-Carnival--August... FOR DISTRICT JUDGE ELECTBRECHT .COM Volunteer of the Month Ashley Spaulding August 2018 4/24/26, 4:31 PM �Back to School Carnival, August 1, Weekly eNews 3 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Back-to-School-Carnival--August... Back To School Carnival Sunday, August 5, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Join us for the Family Ties Back to School Carnival! We’ll have refreshments and snacks, plus free school supplies Bring your swimsuit, towels and flip-flops for the water slides, and come ready to tackle the big obstacle course and have fun in the bouncy houses. We’ll also have face-painting, arts and crafts, and storytelling with Uncle Toby! First Thursday Art Opening Thursday, August 2, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Oklahomans for Equality’s August showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature works by Malinda Blank in a show titled “PULL,” beginning with a reception on Thursday, Aug. 2, from 6 to 9 p.m. and continuing throughout the month. Born in Tulsa, Blank received a BA in photography from the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. In 2016, she received a Master of Fine Arts from California State University in Chico. Her work has been exhibited at Contact Space in Los Angeles and was awarded the Juror Prize at Giving Pause, the 60th Annual Juried Exhibition at University Gallery in Chico, CA. Currently working at FireThief Productions, Blank also teaches art at the Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics in Oklahoma City. She is an active member of the Camp Fire USA executive board and the Emerging Leaders Society Philanthropy Forum. When not working on her art practice, she enjoys spending time with her cats and discussing the cultural ramifications of relational aesthetics. The show continues throughout the month. ww.okeq.org 4/24/26, 4:31 PM �Back to School Carnival, August 1, Weekly eNews 4 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Back-to-School-Carnival--August... ■ powered by the tulsa regional chamber TAKE THE MOSAIC INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE INDEX This year, Mosaic is unveiling a new and improved assessment tool for businesses to gauge their diversity and inclusion efforts. We took feedback from employers who had taken the past survey and looked at best practices around the country to make it more user-friendly and more of a tool that businesses can use to improve their own initiatives. The Mosaic Inclusive Workplace Index lets companies examine their diversity and inclusion efforts and find out what they do well and what they can improve. After completing the index, businesses will receive a confidential report with benchmark data at a later date that they can use to compare progress year to year. Participants will also receive suggested resources relating to their development opportunities, including lunch and learns and workshops that Mosaic will offer based on index results. The index is available to take now through August 8 at mosaicindex.org. You do not have to complete it in one sitting. Individual results will be returned at a later date after completion. Please feel free to share the index with area employers. 2018 OkEq Board Elections The annual meeting of Oklahomans for Equality is set for 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 6, at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Presently, eight seats on the Board of Directors are up for election. Nominations to the Board of Directors are made in one of two ways: 1. Recommended by the Board Development and Governance Committee (Deadline has passed) OR oklahomans for equality 2. By petition of at least 15 current OkEq members (Petitions due to the board secretary by Aug. 24) 4/24/26, 4:31 PM �Back to School Carnival, August 1, Weekly eNews 5 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Back-to-School-Carnival--August... Requirements and expectations of a director: 1. Be a current OkEq member with membership fees current 2. Attend board meetings on the third Thursday of each month 3. Contribute talent, time and energy toward supporting the mission of OkEq 4. Perform additional assignments as required (Assignments are usually made pursuant to the particular knowledge, skills and abilities of a director) 5. Serve a two-year term Friend for a Friend Annual Fundraising Banquet Saturday, August 4, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Seating is limited, so make your Reservations before August 1st. Follow link below to purchase tickets. Tickets: perperson - $20.00 -- A FrLe V\,ot for lit FrLe V\,ot ngBanq t " •• 4/24/26, 4:31 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/13103de2f01ad88cf949d0b5a93cc020.pdf f20ffa4be7e918b52cc7c15784e1a355 PDF Text Text Visit the Rainbow Room 1 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Visit-the-Rainbow-Room.html?so... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews August 9th, 2018 MISSION: Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Donate Now! Visit our website Amazon Smile Shop Now! Get your house in order and help us get our house in order, too! Go to smile.amazon.com for your shopping needs, and Amazon will donate a portion to Oklahomans for Equality! 4/24/26, 4:32 PM �Visit the Rainbow Room 2 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Visit-the-Rainbow-Room.html?so... FOR DISTRICT JUDGE ELECTBRECHT .COM EBA Mixer Wednesday, August 15, 6:00 p.m. Hosted by Spexton Jewelry 1609 E. 15th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Spexton Jewelry in Tulsa is Oklahoma's most unique retail jewelry store. Voted among the top ten coolest jewelers in North America, Spexton excels in creating handmade and custom jewelry pieces with classic, modern or vintage flairs Spexton started in custom men's wedding bands 10 years ago but has grown to include both men's and women's wedding and engagement rings, bridal jewelry and jewelry design services, allowing you to create a one-of-a-kind look just for you. We are also known for our unique finishes and use of mixed metals to create stunning wedding bands from black zirconium, meteorite, stainless steel, titanium, damascus, white gold, yellow gold, rose gold, palladium, platinum and more. 4/24/26, 4:32 PM �Visit the Rainbow Room 3 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Visit-the-Rainbow-Room.html?so... Our fine jewelry services include the addition of our expert diamond buyer, who can guide the purchase of loose diamonds or gemstones, remounting your existing stones, or jewelry appraisals. We also offer jewelry repair services. In addition to rings, we offer a unique collection of custom necklaces, bracelets and cuffs, cuff links, earrings and money clips that make the perfect anniversary or birthday gift or push present in our classic Spexton style. Visit Spexton online The Equality Business Alliance networking mixers are terrific venues for you to meet prospective clients. Mixers are open to non-members as well as EBA members. Be sure to bring business cards, business information, brochures, etc. Hosting a networking mixer is a great way to showcase your business. You may host at your establishment or use the Equality Center. If you would like to host a mixer: Please send an email to jose.vega@okeq.org - - - - - for more information. E UALITY Business Alliance Third Thursday in the Rainbow Room Thursday, August 16, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Third Thursdays in the Rainbow Room in Tulsa Oklahomans for Equality announces a new musical cabaret series: “Third Thursdays in the Rainbow Room.” Each Third Thursday of the month will feature one of Tulsa’s finest musical performers in the intimate atmosphere of the new Lynn Riggs Black Box Theatre. Kicking off the series on Thursday, August 16th will be Tulsa theatre favorite, Pat Hobbs, as Danny Day in “Music is Better Than Words.” Performances are scheduled every third Thursday of the month at 8:00 p.m. at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center, 621 East 4th Street, Tulsa OK . 4/24/26, 4:32 PM �Visit the Rainbow Room 4 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Visit-the-Rainbow-Room.html?so... For tickets or more information, see okeq.org/store . OUT West Friday August 31, 5:30 p.m. Gilcrease Museum 1400 N. Gilcrease Museum Rd., Tulsa, OK 74127 Dinner and Lecture with Gregory Hinton: 5:30 – 7:00 pm Gilcrease After Hours: OutWest with OKEQ: 7:00-10:00 pm featuring country western dancing, cash bar, and live DJ. The evening begins with a barbecue dinner by TW’s-AFAB catering, and a lecture by the renowned historian Gregory Hinton whose work explores LGBTQ themes on LGBTQ history and culture in the American West. Hinton is founding director of the Gay & Lesbian Rodeo Heritage Foundation and 2017 recipient of its Paladin Award; Hinton holds the 2010 International Gay Rodeo Association President’s Award for his Gay Rodeo Legacy Project. The lecture is free and open to the public but advanced tickets for the barbecue dinner are required. The dinner is $26.00 for Adults and $12.50 for students with a valid student ID. Then finish the night off with your cowboy boots and some country and western dancing for 4/24/26, 4:32 PM �Visit the Rainbow Room 5 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Visit-the-Rainbow-Room.html?so... Gilcrease After Hours: OutWest which is free and open to the public. Featuring a live DJ, cash bar, and open galleries. Bring yourself, your friends, or your partner, and don’t forget to stop by the touring exhibition “Blake Little: Photographs from the Gay Rodeo.” Experience the grit, determination and community of the national gay rodeo circuit in classic black-and-white photographs. Photographer Blake Little provides an expansive redefinition of what a cowboy can be in his images capturing scenes of camaraderie, identity and sport in one of America’s most timehonored traditions. The 41 black and white photographs taken by Blake Little between 1988 and 1992 in Photographs document the gay rodeo circuit and the lives of many of its participants in those years. Co-Sponsored by Oklahomans for Equality and the Tulsa Eagle. Barbecue Dinner $26.00 for Adults, $12.50 for students with valid student ID Tickets are now available The Queens Saturday, August 11, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Tickets are now available. 4/24/26, 4:32 PM �Visit the Rainbow Room 6 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Visit-the-Rainbow-Room.html?so... Rise Up Singing Sunday August 19, 7:00 p.m. The Synagogue - Congregation B'nai Emunah 1719 S. Owasso, Tulsa, OK 74120 Community singing is like nothing else. We lift each other to a higher place when we take part in music-making with other people. This year’s edition will focus on folk, roots music, and Americana. “Rise Up Singing” differs from other concerts in that performers are song leaders, not soloists. Every audience member will receive a folio of lyrics, and the words to each song also will be displayed on a large screen. Hundreds of members and friends of B’nai Emunah are expected to attend this annual event. Leading the singing this year are synagogue members and professionals, along with special friends of the congregation. The singing begins at 7 p.m., and the event is free and open to the public. No reservations are necessary. Those who’d like to reserve space for a preconcert meal at 5:45 p.m. should call the synagogue at (918) 583-7121 or click here . The meal will be catered by the Seventeenth Street Deli, B’nai Emunah’s in-house kosher delicatessen. Patrons can look forward to artisanal, house-cured pastrami and corned beef, knishes, synagogue-baked rye bread, dill half-sour pickles, babka, and all the traditional accompaniments of a Jewish deli experience. The meal costs $18. Tours of the building, which is at the corner of Seventeenth and Peoria, 4/24/26, 4:32 PM �Visit the Rainbow Room 7 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Visit-the-Rainbow-Room.html?so... will be offered at 5 and 6 p.m. for those who would like to know more about Jewish life in Tulsa. Free valet parking will be available beginning at 6 p.m. Council Oak Men's Chorale Rehearsals Start on Tuesday August 21, 7:00 p.m. Fellowship Congregational Church 2900 S. Harvard Ave., Tulsa, OK 74114 The Council Oak Men's Chorale is looking for new members to sing in our holiday concert! Come join a great group of guys who enjoy singing and changing our community through song. We are excited to have Elizabeth Curtis, a former artistic director of the chorale, back as our interim director for the holiday concert. Our holiday concert, “Don We Now...,” will be Dec. 4th, 6th and 7th at East Side Christian Church, 1438 S. Indianapolis Ave. If you aren't singing with us, plan on attending. You won't want miss starting your holiday season with the Council Oak Men's Chorale. SAGE Summer Pool Parties Tuesday August 21, September 18, 10:00 a.m. 1938 E. 55th Pl., Tulsa, OK 74105 SAGE Tulsa will have its next pool party on Tuesday, August 21. Members can meet at the Equality Center and carpool to the pool party. Lunch at the pool party will be burgers and hot dogs. Participants are encouraged to bring side dishes, desserts, and drinks. The pool has a shallow end and also has railing with steps to ease getting into the pool. If you plan to attend, please RSVP to olivia.cotter@okeq.org or (918) 743-4297. The pool party will be held at 1938 E. 55th Place in Tulsa. Maps are available at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. The mission of SAGE Tulsa is to address issues related to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender aging. In partnership with its constituents and allies, SAGE Tulsa works to achieve a high quality of life for LGBT older adults; supports and advocates for their rights; fosters a greater understanding of aging in all communities; and promotes positive images of LGBT life in later years. SAGE Tulsa meets every Tuesday at 10 a.m. at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Follow SAGE on Facebook for all the latest updates and events. Heart to Heart: Abortion Conversations Thursday, August 23, 7:00 p.m. 4/24/26, 4:32 PM �Visit the Rainbow Room 8 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Visit-the-Rainbow-Room.html?so... Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 It’s important now more than ever to build community, organize and resist the stigma and barriers that surround reproductive choice and access. Join us as we hold a brave space for a necessary heart-to-heart abortion conversation. What could liberation look like in Oklahoma, and how do we move toward it together? All ages are welcome. 2018 HIV Wellness Retreat August 23 - 26 Camp Christian 275 Camp Christian Lane Chouteau, OK 74337 This retreat is for people living with HIV. It is designed to help people find the community that can help them network with other people living with HIV. There is a $20 application fee (scholarships available) and a $5 fee for the kayak trips on Saturday. Applications are available online at www.gratefulday.org and on our Facebook page. Paper applications are available at Tulsa Cares and OSU IMSS. Divas 4 H.O.P.E. 2018 Saturday August 25, 6:00 p.m. Cox Assembly Hall at the Cox Business Center 2100 Civic Center, Tulsa, OK 74120 oa 25 ta 1)1\/A{ 4/24/26, 4:32 PM �Visit the Rainbow Room 9 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Visit-the-Rainbow-Room.html?so... L/ I T f"""'U Please join us for our annual fundraiser and concert, “DIVAS Goes to Hollywood.” ~tr~ Plated dinner with concert to follow Dress: black-tie optional Co-chairs: Adam Kyle & Jeff Pounds Valet parking provided COX BUSINE SS CEN TER ASSEMBLY HALL DIVAS 4 H.O.P.E. 2018 2Q TH ANNIVERSARY SIX O "CLOCK IN THE EVENING Performers include: Double Treble, FuZed, Mark Gibson, Heather Richetto-Rumley, Kara Wilber, Rebecca Marks Jimerson, Eric Himan, Pam Van Dyke Crosby, & Andrew Witter Sponsorship Levels Elizabeth Taylor/Presenting Sponsor $15,000 / 2 VIP Tables for 10 / Premier Spotlight Seating / Premier Program Recognition / Table Service including Champagne Towers / provides medical & testing supplies and HIV, HCV, & STD Rapid Tests for 1 year Rock Hudson Sponsor $5,000 / 1 Premier Table for 10 / Spotlight Seating / Program Recognition / Table Service / provides safe sex and harm reduction supplies for 1 year James Dean Sponsor $2,000 / 1 Table for 10 / Program Recognition / provides mileage expenses for 3 months on the testing van Rita Moreno Sponsor $250 / Single Ticket / provides HIV Rapid testing for 1 week Click here for ticket and sponsorship information Grannies Sunday Brunch Sunday, August 26, 12:00 p.m. seating Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Grannies is an all-star satire event celebrating folk and inspirational music with live performances and drag personalities. It’s irreverent, but never sacrilegious, and always uplifting humor. Grannies remembers those days of going to church, gospel music and church potluck dinners. 4/24/26, 4:32 PM �Visit the Rainbow Room 10 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Visit-the-Rainbow-Room.html?so... Brunch and live entertainment provided. Tickets cost $25. Reserved tables for eight are available for $200. Mimosas and cash bar will be available. Tickets are now available First Thursday Art Opening Thursday, September 6, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 The September Oklahomans for Equality showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature an exhibit of works by Micheal Jones in a show titled “Gods and Fools” beginning with a reception from 6 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 6, and continuing throughout the month. Since the age of 12, Micheal Jones has been an artist. In school, he was remembered as the guy who spent his extra time in the library studying the Renaissance; that sums up Micheal’s life in a nutshell. By the age of 16, he had sold his first painting, and within a few years, he was hanging one-man shows in every available venue, from banks and museums to community buildings. Micheal attained his master’s degree and began exhibiting in well-known juried national shows from Los Angeles to New York. He has a set of mezzotints in the State Museum of Yekaterinberg, Russia. “Gods and Fools” is a portfolio of works depicting ancient personalities in modern-day settings. Using young models in the confines of his studio and other settings, Micheal creates paintings that are both attractive and mildly erotic, much in the style of the pioneer of “earthly realism”: Caravaggio. By combining this theatrical dynamism with careful observation from life, Caravaggio achieved a gritty naturalism in both genre and religious scenes. Conversely, Micheal has chosen to portray his figures using his own contemporary Impressionistic style, which further emphasizes the fact that these figures are firmly entrenched in the modern era. His models often stare directly at the viewer and include the mundane details of modern life. The show continues throughout the month. ww.okeq.org OkEq Teen Theatre Program Saturday, September 8, 1:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Euqality Center 621 E. 4 St., Tulsa, OK 74120 4/24/26, 4:32 PM �Visit the Rainbow Room 11 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Visit-the-Rainbow-Room.html?so... Theater at EQ for teens age 13-17 Starting Sept 8 - with performance in the afternoon on Oct 27 Times 1pm to 3pm with extra rehearsals the week of the show Creating a historical theatre piece involving LGBT activists through creative writing and improvisation. Goals Greater comprehension of emotional IQ and self-awareness Understanding points of view through empathy work Tying today's challenges to our past heroes of social justice Class time Teens will choose a historical LGBT character and then experiment with creating monologues from historical data and imagination. Students will act out monologues and develop improvisational scenes for the performance. Teens will learn acting techniques and improvisational games to help create a final performance. Instructor: Julie Tattershall has a BFA in theatre from the University of Tulsa and an MHR Masters of Human Relations from the University of Oklahoma. She has directed over 80 plays. She was instrumental in developing, creating and implementing touring programs throughout the state. Created an improvisational troupe which has performed over 500 shows in the last twentyfive years. She won the 2012 Mary Kay Place Legacy Award from the Tulsa Awards for Theatre Excellence, funded by the George Kaiser Family Foundation, for lifetime achievement and contributions to the Tulsa theatre community. She won the 2014 Hall of Honor award from the Oklahoma Community Theatre Association, in recognition of the outstanding contribution to the development of community theatre in Oklahoma. Recently she created “Aesop Afoot” which is touring the local schools for the Artists-in-Schools program. Please email Jose.vega@okeq.org with any questions OkEq Equality Youth Group: Alphabet Soup Saturday, September 8, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Euqality Center 621 E. 4 St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Join us for Alphabet SOUP, where all letters are welcome! Alphabet SOUP is dedicated to supporting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) youth by providing fun group activities, community, and volunteer opportunities. Alphabet SOUP’s primary goals are providing Services, Outreach, Unity, and 4/24/26, 4:32 PM �Visit the Rainbow Room 12 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Visit-the-Rainbow-Room.html?so... Preparation for adulthood -- or SOUP -- to LGBTQIA+ youth ages 13-17. It will be every Saturday upstairs at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center! Alphabet SOUP is an out and about GSA that also encourages and supports selected teens who demonstrate leadership skills. Please email Jose.vega@okeq.org - - - - with any questions www.fostercare-ok.org 17 ~ Saint Francis Community Services Give hope. Change a life. Become a foster parent. LGBT Women's Network September Happy Hour Monday, September 10, 5:00 p.m. In the Raw Brookside 3321 S. Peoria Ave., Tulsa, OK 74105 ***We decided to push our September happy hour back a week because of the holiday, just FYI! This month's sponsor is Day's Building Materials! Come mix and mingle with ladies you might not meet otherwise, make new business connections, and grow your personal network. We'll have light appetizers and don't forget to bring business cards to be entered into a drawing for a door prize! MEET LIKE-MINDED TULSA WOMEN - ~ & BUILD YOUR NETWORK - .... . \ ~ 4/24/26, 4:32 PM �Visit the Rainbow Room 13 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Visit-the-Rainbow-Room.html?so... App~ provided by: I -+. " ' ,J '!!l. 4i(c~~ ."~ MisFEST Saturday, September 15, 6:00 p.m. River West Festival Park 2100 S. Jackson Ave., Tulsa, OK 74120 MisFEST – Tulsa’s first female-led festival – is heading into its second year with an all new line-up of regional acts and a national headliner – Katie Herzig. A producer, singer-songwriter and performer, all while being a proud supporter and member of the LGBTQ community, Herzig is fresh off the 2018 release of her sixth album, “Moment of Bliss.” Herzig tours the U.S. this summer for the first time in four years. She has performed at Bonnaroo and on VH1 and has toured extensively, both as a headliner and as support for artists such as Brandi Carlile, Sara Bareilles and Ingrid Michaelson. Herzig has always been very hands-on in the production of her own music, which has led to opportunities to co-write and produce music for other artists as well, including Ingrid Michaelson’s platinum-selling single “Girls Chase Boys.” The MisFEST line-up is dedicated to diversity and to showing that a strong female performer can never fit in a box. For more info or to purchase tickets, visit www.misfest.com. Visit www.misfest.com to use your EXCLUSIVE discount code “OKEQROCKS” to save $5 per ticket! 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Neill Equality Center 4/24/26, 4:32 PM �Visit the Rainbow Room 15 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Visit-the-Rainbow-Room.html?so... 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 73120 A new documentary focusing on the reproductive rights of people living in Oklahoma will be shown at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center in September. The Reproductive Justice Campus Action Network housed at the University of Central Oklahoma’s Women’s Research Center and BGLTQ+ Student Center has created a documentary intended to put a face to Oklahomans whose bodily autonomy has been affected. The documentary presents an opportunity for people to engage in an open conversation about issues that are often overlooked and disregarded. It gives viewers the chance to hear the experiences of people who live in Oklahoma. “We want to give a voice to the people who are affected by their reproductive rights being violated or who do not know or understand what reproductive justice is,” said Mickayla Fisher, coordinator of the Reproductive Justice Campus Action Network and the student volunteer coordinator. “These interviews are powerful, and the world needs to see the struggles of these men and women.” Oklahomans for Equality’s office manager, Olivia Cotter, is featured in the film. “If this film can ignite a flame for someone and give them the strength to stand up for themselves and others’ rights, then my team and this film have done their job,” Fisher said. “It has been rewarding seeing our documentary take shape and be able to share this experience with others.” Enid Pride 2018 Saturday, Sept. 22, 12:00 - 5:00 p.m. Government Springs Park 600 E. Owen K. Garriott Rd., Enid, OK 73701 Join us Sept. 22 for Enid Pride! Our theme this year is Roaring Pride! As always, Enid Pride is a free, family-friendly event. Please invite friends and family. Vendor, sponsorship, and volunteer forms are available online at https://enidlgbtcoalition.org/enid-pride/ . IIQ., Pll.,I !019 m ~ /. ~ 1ATUIH,AY !IPTIMB!D !!N., 1!PM- SPM COYDNMDn' 1PDINe1 PAIK INI.,, OK MU11c, lffDORt, rooD, nnu r&Mll\' rlHINl>l\' UO!TreB\': ~n!dlGBT ~Coalition --- ----- -- -- Pride Day at the Tulsa State Fair Saturday, Sept. 29, 12:00 p.m. Tulsa State Fair 4145 E. 21 St., Tulsa, OK 74114 Tulsa Pride invites you to turn the Tulsa State Fair 4/24/26, 4:32 PM �Visit the Rainbow Room 16 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Visit-the-Rainbow-Room.html?so... rainbow! Come out and have fun at the Tulsa State Fair as our community celebrates LGBTQ+ Pride! This is a great chance to run into familiar faces and meet new ones. Don't forget to wear your pride attire to spread awareness and visibility of our presence in Tulsa! Volunteer of the Month Ashley Spaulding August 2018 2018 OkEq Board Elections The annual meeting of Oklahomans for Equality is set for 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 6, at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Presently, eight seats on the Board of Directors are up for election. Nominations to the Board of Directors are made in one of two ways: 1. Recommended by the Board Development and Governance Committee (Deadline has passed) OR oklahomans for equality 2. By petition of at least 15 current OkEq members (Petitions due to the board secretary by Aug. 24) 4/24/26, 4:32 PM �Visit the Rainbow Room 17 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Visit-the-Rainbow-Room.html?so... Requirements and expectations of a director: 1. Be a current OkEq member with membership fees current 2. Attend board meetings on the third Thursday of each month 3. Contribute talent, time and energy toward supporting the mission of OkEq 4. Perform additional assignments as required (Assignments are usually made pursuant to the particular knowledge, skills and abilities of a director) 5. Serve a two-year term Photographs From the Gay Rodeo By Blake Little Runs through November 25, 2018 Gilcrease Museum 1400 N. Gilcrease Museum Rd., Tulsa, OK 74127 Experience the grit, determination and community of the national gay rodeo circuit in classic black-and-white photographs in Gilcrease Museum’s new exhibition, Blake Little: Photographs from the Gay Rodeo, which runs through Nov. 25. Since its founding in 1949, Gilcrease has led the way for artwork showcasing the American West, including depictions of the iconic cowboy. Photographer Blake Little provides an expansive redefinition of what a cowboy can be in his images capturing scenes of camaraderie, identity and sport in one of America’s most time-honored traditions. The 41 black and white photographs taken by Blake Little between 1988 and 1992 in Photographs from the Gay Rodeo document the gay rodeo circuit and the lives of many of its participants in those years. The collected body of work not only serves as a stunning example of black and white portraiture and of rodeo photography, it also explores the diverse and complex natures of individual and community identity in the West. “Blake Little’s photographs demonstrate that cowboy traditions in the United States include diverse individuals and communities, broadening notions of identity in the American West,” said Laura Fry, senior curator and curator of art at Gilcrease Museum. “These photos show many LGBT men and women from rural areas, and the gay rodeo circuit provided a place where they could celebrate their full identities. The International Gay Rodeo Association is still going strong today and includes annual events in Oklahoma.” 4/24/26, 4:32 PM �Visit the Rainbow Room 18 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Visit-the-Rainbow-Room.html?so... UNDERSERVED POPULATION WE NEED YOUR HELP!!! The transgender community is traditionally underserved when it comes to mental health. Additionally, the field of psychology knows relatively little about the psychological characteristics and needs of the transgender community. We call on you to participate in a new research study examining what major psychological measures tell us about transgender individuals! YOU ARE ELIGIBLE IF YOU: ✓ Identify as transgender or gender nonconforming (e.g., gender nonbinary, genderqueer gender fluid, etc.) ✓ Are 18-years-old or older ✓ Can read and write in English The study will take place at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center from 4-6pm and 7-9pm every Wednesday. It involves filling out questionnaires on a computer or paper and will take approximately two hours of your time. After completing the study, you will receive a $15.00 gift card. For qu estions or to participate. contact doctoral student researcher Will iam Bryant: Email: william-bryant@utulsa.edu Cell Phone: 330 322-2442 his study I bemg conducted as part of the student researcher· dissertation for tl1e ofTulsa·s_ 'linica l Psycho lob'Y Pro ram. You're not alone YOU'RE NOT Support group for partners with HIV/ AIDS Do you have a partner who was recently diagnosed with HIV/AIDS? Have you found a community to process this life change with? Are you looking for support? As every airplane attendant says, “Put on your own oxygen mask before assisting others.” ALONE Having a partner with a life-threatening illness can take a toll on your well being. This group may help you to recognize and change your reactions to the new challenges that having a partner with HIV/AIDS might pose. We will meet weekly for 6 weeks to cover information on 4/24/26, 4:32 PM �Visit the Rainbow Room 19 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Visit-the-Rainbow-Room.html?so... HIV/AIDS, process difficulties you may be having with your partner, learn new ways to cope with this change, foster healthier communication, prepare for the future, and better manage stress. If interested please email jose.vega@okeq.org - - - - to join the group. You are not alone. Provider Bias Survey Sara Griffey is a clinical counseling intern with Bellevue University. She facilitates OkEq's Coming Out Workshop and the Challenging Beliefs in Non-Traditional Relationships group. This survey has been crafted to better understand provider bias in the LGBTQ+ and nontraditional relationship communities. The information will be used to provide information about ways to better train and educate providers. All responses are confidential. To take the survey, please go here: https://goo.gl/forms/3BA47O4PtSt6bkz72 ----- Cub Scout Pack 226 The Parish Church of St. Jerome 205 W. King St., Tulsa, OK 74106 Making a Difference Pack 226 is an inclusive scouting program open to membership to boys and girls between kindergarten and 5th grade. ALL parents/guardians who wish to participate are welcome. Pack 226 is chartered by the Parish Church of St. Jerome. Its membership represents the wide diversity of beliefs and cultures from the community we serve. Most of our scouts are students from Emerson Elementary School, but all age-eligible children are welcome to join! 4/24/26, 4:32 PM �Visit the Rainbow Room 20 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Visit-the-Rainbow-Room.html?so... Interested in learning more about Cub Scout Pack 226? We invite you to keep exploring our website and get in touch with questions about our values, academics, community and more. Join us today! More information available at www.tulsapack226.org Questions can be sent to TulsaPack226@gmail.com Joe & Nancy McDonald Rainbow Library "Times Have Been Better" A film by Regis Musset The time has come for Jeremy to come out to his parents. But they won't take it well and the unexpected news will put stress in their marriage, their friendshps and their jobs. Find this selection and more by visiting the Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library. Equality Center Pride Store Transgender enamel pins are for sale at the OkEq Pride Store for $5. Be sure to "Like" the OkEq Pride Store Facebook page to keep up with the new items and new sale items Counseling Services 4/24/26, 4:32 PM �Visit the Rainbow Room 21 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Visit-the-Rainbow-Room.html?so... OSU - Tulsa Counseling Services The Oklahoma State Tulsa Counseling Center is an LGBTQ+ affirming center located in Main Hall of OSU Tulsa. You do not have to be affiliated with OSU to benefit from these services! Our center offers clients from OKEQ 5 sessions free and each session following that is only 5 dollars. Each member of our counseling team receives additional training and supervision in LGBTQ+ issues and is excited to work with clients from OKEQ. Please contact us at 918-594-8568 for more information or to schedule an appointment. Sara Griffey Sara Griffey is a Clinical Counseling intern with Bellevue University. She has experience working with LGBT+ clients, homeless youth, individuals struggling with mood disorders, anxiety, and trauma. She currently works with survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. She welcomes the opportunity to work with persons with concerns related to nontraditional relationships (polyamory, kink, etc.), as well as the other areas listed above. She is passionate about advocacy and public policy in order to ensure that proper treatment is available for any individual seeking services. For appointments call or email Sara 918-928-2809 or sara@unitytulsa.com Allison Ikley-Freeman Allison Ikley-Freeman, LPC Candidate is passionate about assisting individuals who are a part of the LGBTQQIA+ community who experience a range of concerns and issues. Individual, youth, and adolescent counseling is available on a sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are available Mon-Thurs 12:30-6:00 p.m. and w alk in appointments are available. Appointments can be made by calling 918-280-9645 4/24/26, 4:32 PM �Visit the Rainbow Room 22 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Visit-the-Rainbow-Room.html?so... Regularly Scheduled Programming OkEq Board Meeting Monthly Meeting 7:00 p.m. Thursday, August 16 Dennis R. Neill Equality Center All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members Family Ties Family Ties is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBTQ parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Family Ties, email jose.vega@okeq.org ----- . • LEGALAID ~ SERVICES OF = OKLAHOMA, INC. Lawyer in the Library August 8 August OkEq Art Exhibition The August Oklahomans for Equality showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature an exhibit of the works of Malinda Blank. The show continues throughout the month. Challenging Beliefs in Nontraditional Relationships 1st & 3rd Monday of each month 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. This therapeutic discussion group provides a haven for individuals who engage in nontraditional relationship structures, with a focus on internal and social stigmas, personal belief systems, and the struggles surrounding this population. This group is open to individuals who take part in ethically Live Free! Coming Out Workshop 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 6:30-7:30 p.m. Are you planning to come out? Maybe you have just recently come out? Join us for a coming out discussion group meeting in the History Project Room. It's free! This course is designed for individuals coming to terms with their sexuality with presentations on how to come out to family, 4/24/26, 4:32 PM �Visit the Rainbow Room 23 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Visit-the-Rainbow-Room.html?so... 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Lawyer in the Library is an opportunity to meet with a lawyer about topics such as family law (divorce, paternity, custody and child support), landlord/ tenant disputes, estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment is necessary. nonmonogamous relationships (polyamory, swinging) and kink relationships. The Oklahoma Poly Network is a proud supporter of this group. Non-Binary Support Group 3rd Tuesday of each month 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Free Yoga Class at OkEq Mondays 5:45 - 6:45 p.m. Enjoy a free class! These 60-minute, free Community Yoga classes are open to everyone of all levels. Each class is mindfully crafted to prepare the body for a peak pose in the arm balance, inversion, backbend or twist family. This class will connect the mind, body, and spirit through movement and breath. A new support group for folks who identify with non-binary genders, including but not limited to, genderqueer, genderfluid, agender, bigender, neutrois, genderflux, and more. This group will be a safe space to discuss our identities, receive support, and build a strong nonbinary community in Tulsa. For information contact Vic Wiener at vfwiener@gmail.com sos friends, and co-workers. Question and answer session in a supportive and informed environment. Please contact ComingOut@OkEq.org -- -- - - - or call 918-743-4297 Brought to You Bi the Letter B 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Bisexual support group at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Tell all your friends. The group is open to all bi/pan/queer/ fluid+ folks and their allies. Facilitators Daniel & Haley SECULAR ORGANIZATIONS FOR SOBRIETY SOS Group Mondays 7:00 pm This open Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) Recovery and Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. A social organization for 4/24/26, 4:32 PM �Visit the Rainbow Room 24 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Visit-the-Rainbow-Room.html?so... Sobriety Group meets every Monday at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information, visit www.SOSTulsa.org Asexual Meeting 2nd & 4th Tuesday of every month 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. It's the A in LGBTQA. Come join us for an affirming, open discussion at this peer-led group for individuals 18 and over who identify as asexual or are interested in discussing asexual issues. No Shade for Plus This a place for asexuals to form community. Be a part of the first Tulsa asexual group. sa(Jje ~~ Every Thursday 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. A new support group to bring together people who have found they are HIV positive and those who have been living with HIV for many years. The group will provide support, Education, Social activities and so much more. The group will be here at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center to provide a safe place to discuss issues and meet other people who are navigating their lives being PLUS. Adv~cacy & Services for LGBTElders We refuse to be invisible SAGE Tulsa Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan ~ Tulsa Writers In k at the Denn·is R. Neill Eq_uality ' •Center ~ Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. (First time interview required before attending) Email mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 ~' ~ ' Lambda AlAnon Group Every Friday 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. This open Al-Anon group meets at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center every Friday at 7:00 pm. Contact 918.743.2754 for more information. 11 ,?1 •l;; :._ 7 t,, .a,.~ Tulsa Writers, Ink. 1st & 3rd Saturday of each month 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. An LGBT inclusive group of writers providing Intimate Partner Violence & Sexual Assault 4/24/26, 4:32 PM �Visit the Rainbow Room 25 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Visit-the-Rainbow-Room.html?so... alex.wade@okeq.org The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. Game Night Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno Children/Siblings of Trans*/NonBinary Individuals Support Group This program is for youth ages 8-18 that have trans* parents or siblings. This group will provide support, support and resources to authors and writers regardless of where they are in their writing career. Survivors of Incest Anonymous Survivor Support Group 4th Thursday of each month 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. This support and educational group is for individuals who have survived domestic violence and are ready to explore their personal healing process and find hope and to discuss their experiences, share ideas, and provide emotional support for one another. Every Saturday 12:00 - 2:30 p.m. SIA strives to empower those who have survived childhood sexual abuse (who are not abusing any child), who want to become survivors and thrivers. For more information, visit siawso.org Partners of Trans*/NonBinary Individuals Support Group The program is providing 4/24/26, 4:32 PM �Visit the Rainbow Room 26 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Visit-the-Rainbow-Room.html?so... education and social opportunities for those living with trans* family members. Attendees must have approval from the facilitator to participate. Please contact Amanda at 918-902-4625. support, education and social opportunities for partners of transgender and non-binary individuals. Ages 18+. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Please contact Amanda at 918-902-4625. Community Partners health outreach prevention education, Inc. EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and community. Workforce Oklahoma Access Point Open every day Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-by-step instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 7 pm Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. OkEq Staff 4/24/26, 4:32 PM �Visit the Rainbow Room 27 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Visit-the-Rainbow-Room.html?so... Toby Jenkins CEO / Executive Director Jose Vega Program Director Olivia Cotter Office Manager Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org Jose.Vega@OkEq.org Olivia.Cotter@OkEq.org Alex Wade Volunteer & Pride Store Coordinator Alex.Wade@OkEq.org Tracy Allen Special Projects Tracy.Allen@OkEq.org OkEq Board and Trustees Executive Committee Stuart Ashworth, Esq., President Sharon Bishop-Baldwin, Vice President Jan Baldwin, Secretary Paul Allen, Treasurer Robin VanMeter, At Large Board of Directors Christopher Brecht-Smith, Esq. Rev. Geoffrey Brewster Alyssa Bryant, Esq. Sheena Grewal Darci Hazelwood, D.O. Marcia Keesee Mike Redman, Esq. Chris Shoaf Al Triggs John Williams Visit our website View our events Board of Advisors Laura Arrowsmith, D.O. Peter Brennan Jamie Catlett Michael Farr Joann Frizell Andrew Gordon Amanda Lowe Jim Scholl Mikeal Vaughn William Vaughn Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt David Nelson Kris Wilmes Contact us today 4/24/26, 4:32 PM �Visit the Rainbow Room 28 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Visit-the-Rainbow-Room.html?so... Oklahomans for Equality Hours: Mon - Sat Noon-9 p.m. | Sun Noon-6 p.m. 621 East Fourth Street, Tulsa, OK 74120 08 4/24/26, 4:32 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/38dffceee81e6201b16ac1c3574d28c3.pdf f57351f6e5be806f3a93093ee86200a2 PDF Text Text Visit the Rainbow Room: OkEq Weekly eNews August 15, 2018 1 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Visit-the-Rainbow-Room--OkEq... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews August 15th, 2018 MISSION: Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Donate Now! Visit our website Amazon Smile Shop Now! Get your house in order and help us get our house in order, too! Go to smile.amazon.com for your shopping needs, and Amazon will donate a portion to Oklahomans for Equality! 4/24/26, 4:33 PM �Visit the Rainbow Room: OkEq Weekly eNews August 15, 2018 2 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Visit-the-Rainbow-Room--OkEq... I ELECTBRECHT .COM EBA Mixer Wednesday, August 15, 6:00 p.m. Hosted by Spexton Jewelry 1609 E. 15th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Spexton Jewelry in Tulsa is Oklahoma's most unique retail jewelry store. Voted among the top ten coolest jewelers in North America, Spexton excels in creating handmade and custom jewelry pieces with classic, modern or vintage flairs Spexton started in custom men's wedding bands 10 years ago but has grown to include both men's and women's wedding and engagement rings, bridal jewelry and jewelry design services, allowing you to create a one-of-a-kind look just for you. We are also known for our unique finishes and use of mixed metals to create stunning wedding bands from black zirconium, meteorite, stainless steel, titanium, damascus, white gold, yellow gold, rose gold, palladium, platinum and more. Our fine jewelry services include the addition of our expert diamond buyer, who can guide the 4/24/26, 4:33 PM �Visit the Rainbow Room: OkEq Weekly eNews August 15, 2018 3 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Visit-the-Rainbow-Room--OkEq... purchase of loose diamonds or gemstones, remounting your existing stones, or jewelry appraisals. We also offer jewelry repair services. In addition to rings, we offer a unique collection of custom necklaces, bracelets and cuffs, cuff links, earrings and money clips that make the perfect anniversary or birthday gift or push present in our classic Spexton style. Visit Spexton online The Equality Business Alliance networking mixers are terrific venues for you to meet prospective clients. Mixers are open to non-members as well as EBA members. Be sure to bring business cards, business information, brochures, etc. Hosting a networking mixer is a great way to showcase your business. You may host at your establishment or use the Equality Center. If you would like to host a mixer: Please send an email to jose.vega@okeq.org - - - - - for more information. E UALITY Business Alliance Third Thursday in the Rainbow Room Thursday, August 16, 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Third Thursdays in the Rainbow Room in Tulsa Oklahomans for Equality announces a new musical cabaret series: “Third Thursdays in the Rainbow Room.” Each Third Thursday of the month will feature one of Tulsa’s finest musical performers in the intimate atmosphere of the new Lynn Riggs Black Box Theatre. Kicking off the series on Thursday, August 16th will be Tulsa theatre favorite, Pat Hobbs, as Danny Day in “Music is Better Than Words.” Performances are scheduled every third Thursday of the month at 8:00 p.m. at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center, 621 East 4th Street, Tulsa OK . 4/24/26, 4:33 PM �Visit the Rainbow Room: OkEq Weekly eNews August 15, 2018 4 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Visit-the-Rainbow-Room--OkEq... For tickets or more information, see okeq.org/store . OUT West with Buffalo Bill: Lecture & Dinner Friday August 31, 5:30 p.m. Gilcrease Museum 1400 N. Gilcrease Museum Rd., Tulsa, OK 74127 Dinner and Lecture with Gregory Hinton: 5:30 – 7:00 pm Gilcrease After Hours: OutWest with OKEQ: 7:00-10:00 pm featuring country western dancing, cash bar, and live DJ. The evening begins with a barbecue dinner by TW’s-AFAB catering, and a lecture by the renowned historian Gregory Hinton whose work explores LGBTQ themes on LGBTQ history and culture in the American West. Hinton is founding director of the Gay & Lesbian Rodeo Heritage Foundation and 2017 recipient of its Paladin Award; Hinton holds the 2010 International Gay Rodeo Association President’s Award for his Gay Rodeo Legacy Project. The lecture is free and open to the public but advanced tickets for the barbecue dinner are required. The dinner is $26.00 for Adults and $12.50 for students with a valid student ID. Then finish the night off with your cowboy boots and some country and western dancing for Gilcrease After Hours: OutWest which is free and open to the public. Featuring a live DJ, 4/24/26, 4:33 PM �Visit the Rainbow Room: OkEq Weekly eNews August 15, 2018 5 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Visit-the-Rainbow-Room--OkEq... cash bar, and open galleries. Bring yourself, your friends, or your partner, and don’t forget to stop by the touring exhibition “Blake Little: Photographs from the Gay Rodeo.” Experience the grit, determination and community of the national gay rodeo circuit in classic black-and-white photographs. Photographer Blake Little provides an expansive redefinition of what a cowboy can be in his images capturing scenes of camaraderie, identity and sport in one of America’s most timehonored traditions. The 41 black and white photographs taken by Blake Little between 1988 and 1992 in Photographs document the gay rodeo circuit and the lives of many of its participants in those years. Co-Sponsored by Oklahomans for Equality and the Tulsa Eagle. Barbecue Dinner $26.00 for Adults, $12.50 for students with valid student ID Tickets are now available The Miseducation of Cameron Post Opens Friday August 17 Circle Cinema 10 S. Lewis Ave., Tulsa, OK 74104 From writer/director Desiree Akhavan and based on the celebrated novel by Emily M. Danforth, "The Miseducation of Cameron Post" follows Cameron (Chloë Grace Moretz) as she is sent to a gay conversion therapy center after getting caught with another girl in the back seat of a car on prom night. Run by the strict and severe Dr. Lydia Marsh (Jennifer Ehle) and her brother, Reverend Rick (John Gallagher Jr.)—himself an example of how those in the program can be “cured”—the center is built upon repenting for “same sex attraction.” In the face of intolerance and denial, Cameron meets a group of fellow sinners including the amputee stoner Jane (Sasha Lane), and her friend, the Lakota Two-Spirit, Adam (Forrest Goodluck). Together, this group of teenagers form an unlikely family as they fight to survive. Website & Trailer: http://filmrise.com/film/the-miseducation-of-cameron-post Rise Up Singing Sunday August 19, 7:00 p.m. The Synagogue - Congregation B'nai Emunah 1719 S. Owasso, Tulsa, OK 74120 Community singing is like nothing else. We lift each other to a higher place when we take part in music-making with other people. This year’s 4/24/26, 4:33 PM �Visit the Rainbow Room: OkEq Weekly eNews August 15, 2018 6 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Visit-the-Rainbow-Room--OkEq... edition will focus on folk, roots music, and Americana. “Rise Up Singing” differs from other concerts in that performers are song leaders, not soloists. Every audience member will receive a folio of lyrics, and the words to each song also will be displayed on a large screen. Hundreds of members and friends of B’nai Emunah are expected to attend this annual event. Leading the singing this year are synagogue members and professionals, along with special friends of the congregation. The singing begins at 7 p.m., and the event is free and open to the public. No reservations are necessary. Those who’d like to reserve space for a preconcert meal at 5:45 p.m. should call the synagogue at (918) 583-7121 or click here . The meal will be catered by the Seventeenth Street Deli, B’nai Emunah’s in-house kosher delicatessen. Patrons can look forward to artisanal, house-cured pastrami and corned beef, knishes, synagogue-baked rye bread, dill half-sour pickles, babka, and all the traditional accompaniments of a Jewish deli experience. The meal costs $18. Tours of the building, which is at the corner of Seventeenth and Peoria, will be offered at 5 and 6 p.m. for those who would like to know more about Jewish life in Tulsa. Free valet parking will be available beginning at 6 p.m. Council Oak Men's Chorale Rehearsals Start on Tuesday August 21, 7:00 p.m. Fellowship Congregational Church 2900 S. Harvard Ave., Tulsa, OK 74114 The Council Oak Men's Chorale is looking for new members to sing in our holiday concert! Come join a great group of guys who enjoy singing and changing our community through song. We are excited to have Elizabeth Curtis, a former artistic director of the chorale, back as our interim director for the holiday concert. Our holiday concert, “Don We Now...,” will be Dec. 4th, 6th and 7th at East Side Christian Church, 1438 S. Indianapolis Ave. If you aren't singing with us, plan on attending. You won't want miss starting your holiday season with the Council Oak Men's Chorale. SAGE Summer Pool Parties Tuesday August 21, September 18, 10:00 a.m. 1938 E. 55th Pl., Tulsa, OK 74105 SAGE Tulsa will have its next pool party on Tuesday, August 21. Members can meet at the Equality Center and carpool to the pool party. Lunch at the pool party will be burgers and hot dogs. Participants are 4/24/26, 4:33 PM �Visit the Rainbow Room: OkEq Weekly eNews August 15, 2018 7 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Visit-the-Rainbow-Room--OkEq... encouraged to bring side dishes, desserts, and drinks. The pool has a shallow end and also has railing with steps to ease getting into the pool. If you plan to attend, please RSVP to olivia.cotter@okeq.org or (918) 743-4297. The pool party will be held at 1938 E. 55th Place in Tulsa. Maps are available at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. The mission of SAGE Tulsa is to address issues related to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender aging. In partnership with its constituents and allies, SAGE Tulsa works to achieve a high quality of life for LGBT older adults; supports and advocates for their rights; fosters a greater understanding of aging in all communities; and promotes positive images of LGBT life in later years. SAGE Tulsa meets every Tuesday at 10 a.m. at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Follow SAGE on Facebook for all the latest updates and events. Heart to Heart: Abortion Conversations Thursday, August 23, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 It’s important now more than ever to build community, organize and resist the stigma and barriers that surround reproductive choice and access. Join us as we hold a brave space for a necessary heart-to-heart abortion conversation. What could liberation look like in Oklahoma, and how do we move toward it together? All ages are welcome. 2018 HIV Wellness Retreat August 23 - 26 Camp Christian 275 Camp Christian Lane Chouteau, OK 74337 4/24/26, 4:33 PM �Visit the Rainbow Room: OkEq Weekly eNews August 15, 2018 8 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Visit-the-Rainbow-Room--OkEq... ~ - . This retreat is for people living with HIV. ,, ... ..-..... It is designed to help people find the community that can help them network with other people living with HIV. ' \ ... - ' t • t There is a $20 application fee (scholarships available) and a $5 fee for the kayak trips on Saturday. Applications are available online at www.gratefulday.org and on our Facebook page. Paper applications are available at Tulsa Cares and OSU IMSS. Divas 4 H.O.P.E. 2018 Saturday August 25, 6:00 p.m. Cox Assembly Hall at the Cox Business Center 2100 Civic Center, Tulsa, OK 74120 Please join us for our annual fundraiser and concert, “DIVAS Goes to Hollywood.” Plated dinner with concert to follow Dress: black-tie optional Co-chairs: Adam Kyle & Jeff Pounds Valet parking provided ()8 25 18 l)IVAS ~~~ DIVAS 4 H.O.PE. 2018 2 0TH ANNIVERSARY COX BUSINE SS CENTER ASSEMBLY HALL SIX O'CLOCK IN THE EVENING Performers include: Double Treble, FuZed, Mark Gibson, Heather Richetto-Rumley, Kara Wilber, Rebecca Marks Jimerson, Eric Himan, Pam Van Dyke Crosby, & Andrew Witter Sponsorship Levels Elizabeth Taylor/Presenting Sponsor $15,000 / 2 VIP Tables for 10 / Premier Spotlight Seating / Premier Program Recognition / Table Service including Champagne Towers / provides medical & testing supplies and HIV, HCV, & STD Rapid Tests for 1 year Rock Hudson Sponsor $5,000 / 1 Premier Table for 10 / Spotlight Seating / Program Recognition / Table Service / provides safe sex and harm reduction supplies for 1 year James Dean Sponsor $2,000 / 1 Table for 10 / Program Recognition / provides mileage expenses for 3 months on the testing van Rita Moreno Sponsor $250 / Single Ticket / provides HIV Rapid testing for 1 week Click here for ticket and sponsorship information 4/24/26, 4:33 PM �Visit the Rainbow Room: OkEq Weekly eNews August 15, 2018 9 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Visit-the-Rainbow-Room--OkEq... Grannies Sunday Brunch Sunday, August 26, 12:00 p.m. seating Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 GRANNIES DO BROADWAY! Grannies is an all-star satire event celebrating folk and inspirational music with live performances and drag personalities. It’s irreverent, but never sacrilegious, and always uplifting humor. Grannies remembers those days of going to church, gospel music and church potluck dinners. Brunch and live entertainment provided. Tickets cost $25. Reserved tables for eight are available for $200. Mimosas and cash bar will be available. Tickets are now available First Thursday Art Opening Thursday, September 6, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 The September Oklahomans for Equality showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature an exhibit of works by Micheal Jones in a show titled “Gods and Fools” beginning with a reception from 6 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 6, and continuing throughout the month. Since the age of 12, Micheal Jones has been an artist. In school, he was remembered as the guy who spent his extra time in the library studying the Renaissance; that sums up Micheal’s life in a nutshell. By the age of 16, he had sold his first painting, and within a few years, he was hanging one-man shows in every available venue, from banks and museums to community buildings. Micheal attained his master’s degree and began exhibiting in well-known juried national shows from Los Angeles to New York. He has a set of mezzotints in the State Museum of Yekaterinberg, Russia. 4/24/26, 4:33 PM �Visit the Rainbow Room: OkEq Weekly eNews August 15, 2018 10 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Visit-the-Rainbow-Room--OkEq... “Gods and Fools” is a portfolio of works depicting ancient personalities in modern-day settings. Using young models in the confines of his studio and other settings, Micheal creates paintings that are both attractive and mildly erotic, much in the style of the pioneer of “earthly realism”: Caravaggio. By combining this theatrical dynamism with careful observation from life, Caravaggio achieved a gritty naturalism in both genre and religious scenes. Conversely, Micheal has chosen to portray his figures using his own contemporary Impressionistic style, which further emphasizes the fact that these figures are firmly entrenched in the modern era. His models often stare directly at the viewer and include the mundane details of modern life. The show continues throughout the month. ww.okeq.org OkEq Teen Theatre Program Saturday, September 8, 1:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4 St., Tulsa, OK 74120 In this free program, participants ages 13-17 will choose a historical LGBT character and then experiment with creating monologues from historical data and their own imagination. Students will act out monologues and develop improvisational scenes for the performance. Participants will rehearse each Saturday beginning Sept. 8 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. The performance is slated for the afternoon of Oct. 27, and some extra rehearsals will be held the week of the show . Instructor: Julie Tattershall has a bachelor's degree in theatre from the University of Tulsa and a master's of human relations degree from the University of Oklahoma. She has directed more than 80 plays and has been instrumental in developing, creating and implementing touring programs throughout the state. Tattershall created an improvisational troupe that has performed more than 500 shows in the past 25 years. She received the 2012 Mary Kay Place Legacy Award from the Tulsa Awards for Theatre Excellence, funded by the George Kaiser Family Foundation, for lifetime achievement and contributions to the Tulsa theater community. She won the 2014 Hall of Honor award from the Oklahoma Community Theatre Association, in recognition of the outstanding contribution to the development of community theater in Oklahoma. Recently, she created “Aesop Afoot,” which is touring local schools through the Artists-in-Schools program. Please email Jose.vega@okeq.org with any questions OkEq Equality Youth Group: Alphabet Soup Saturday, September 8, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4 St., Tulsa, OK 74120 4/24/26, 4:33 PM �Visit the Rainbow Room: OkEq Weekly eNews August 15, 2018 11 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Visit-the-Rainbow-Room--OkEq... Join us for Alphabet SOUP, where all letters are welcome! Alphabet SOUP is dedicated to supporting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) youth by providing fun group activities, community, and volunteer opportunities. Alphabet SOUP’s primary goals are providing Services, Outreach, Unity, and Preparation for adulthood -- or SOUP -- to LGBTQIA+ youth ages 13-17. It will be every Saturday upstairs at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center! Alphabet SOUP is an out and about GSA that also encourages and supports selected teens who demonstrate leadership skills. Please email Jose.vega@okeq.org - - - - with any questions www.fostercare-ok.org Ir ~ Saint Francis Community Services Give hope. Change a life. Become a foster parent. LGBT Women's Network September Happy Hour Monday, September 10, 5:00 p.m. In the Raw Brookside 3321 S. Peoria Ave., Tulsa, OK 74105 ***We decided to push our September happy hour back a week because of the holiday, just FYI! This month's sponsor is Day's Building Materials! Come mix and mingle with ladies you might 4/24/26, 4:33 PM �Visit the Rainbow Room: OkEq Weekly eNews August 15, 2018 12 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Visit-the-Rainbow-Room--OkEq... not meet otherwise, make new business connections, and grow your personal network. We'll have light appetizers and don't forget to bring business cards to be entered into a drawing for a door prize! Apps provided by: I -+. J. " ' ' , "!ll. ;j'~~~ " .. . MisFEST Saturday, September 15, 6:00 p.m. River West Festival Park 2100 S. Jackson Ave., Tulsa, OK 74120 MisFEST – Tulsa’s first female-led festival – is heading into its second year with an all new line-up of regional acts and a national headliner – Katie Herzig. A producer, singer-songwriter and performer, all while being a proud supporter and member of the LGBTQ community, Herzig is fresh off the 2018 release of her sixth album, “Moment of Bliss.” Herzig tours the U.S. this summer for the first time in four years. She has performed at Bonnaroo and on VH1 and has toured extensively, both as a headliner and as support for artists such as Brandi Carlile, Sara Bareilles and Ingrid Michaelson. Herzig has always been very hands-on in the production of her own music, which has led to opportunities to co-write and produce music for other artists as well, including Ingrid Michaelson’s platinum-selling single “Girls Chase Boys.” The MisFEST line-up is dedicated to diversity and to showing that a strong female performer can never fit in a box. For more info or to purchase tickets, visit www.misfest.com. Visit www.misfest.com to use your EXCLUSIVE discount code “OKEQROCKS” to save $5 per ticket! 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TULSAJOLT 4/24/26, 4:33 PM �Visit the Rainbow Room: OkEq Weekly eNews August 15, 2018 14 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Visit-the-Rainbow-Room--OkEq... Red State Resistance: Reproductive Justice in the Red State of Oklahoma Friday, Sept. 21, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 73120 A new documentary focusing on the reproductive rights of people living in Oklahoma will be shown at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center in September. The Reproductive Justice Campus Action Network housed at the University of Central Oklahoma’s Women’s Research Center and BGLTQ+ Student Center has created a documentary intended to put a face to Oklahomans whose bodily autonomy has been affected. The documentary presents an opportunity for people to engage in an open conversation about issues that are often overlooked and disregarded. It gives viewers the chance to hear the experiences of people who live in Oklahoma. “We want to give a voice to the people who are affected by their reproductive rights being violated or who do not know or understand what reproductive justice is,” said Mickayla Fisher, coordinator of the Reproductive Justice Campus Action Network and the student volunteer coordinator. “These interviews are powerful, and the world needs to see the struggles of these men and women.” Oklahomans for Equality’s office manager, Olivia Cotter, is featured in the film. “If this film can ignite a flame for someone and give them the strength to stand up for themselves and others’ rights, then my team and this film have done their job,” Fisher said. “It has been rewarding seeing our documentary take shape and be able to share this experience with others.” Enid Pride 2018 Saturday, Sept. 22, 12:00 - 5:00 p.m. Government Springs Park 600 E. Owen K. Garriott Rd., Enid, OK 73701 Join us Sept. 22 for Enid Pride! Our theme this year is Roaring Pride! As always, Enid Pride is a free, family-friendly event. Please invite friends and family. Vendor, sponsorship, and volunteer forms are available online at https://enidlgbtcoalition.org/enid-pride/ --- ----- -- -- . IIQa, P11a,1 !019 ~ m ,1. ~ 1ATUIH,AY !IPTIMB!D !!N., 1!PM- SPM eGYDNMDn' 1PDINe1 PAIK INl.,,OK MU11c, VnfD011, rooD, nnu r&Mlll' rlUINDll' IIO!'HDBl': ~nldlGBT ~Coalition 4/24/26, 4:33 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/0d66e9ad6f85090d9fe9c2c616447189.pdf 5b25e3693c72c646c528ee083718b6c5 PDF Text Text Grannies Do Broadway: OkEq Weekly eNews August 22, 2018 1 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Grannies-Do-Broadway--OkEq-W... OkEq Weekly eNews August 22nd, 2018 MISSION: Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Donate Now! Visit our website Amazon Smile Shop Now! Get your house in order and help us get our house in order, too! Go to smile.amazon.com for your shopping needs, and Amazon will donate a portion to Oklahomans for Equality! 4/24/26, 4:33 PM �Grannies Do Broadway: OkEq Weekly eNews August 22, 2018 2 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Grannies-Do-Broadway--OkEq-W... Grannies Sunday Brunch Sunday, August 26, 12:00 p.m. seating Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 GRANNIES DO BROADWAY! Grannies is an all-star satire event celebrating folk and inspirational music with live performances and drag personalities. It’s irreverent, but never sacrilegious, and always uplifting humor. Grannies remembers those days of going to church, gospel music and church potluck dinners. Brunch and live entertainment provided. Tickets cost $25. Reserved tables for eight are available for $200. Mimosas and cash bar will be available. Tickets are now available OUT West with Buffalo Bill: Lecture & Dinner .. • rJL : 4/24/26, 4:33 PM �Grannies Do Broadway: OkEq Weekly eNews August 22, 2018 3 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Grannies-Do-Broadway--OkEq-W... Friday August 31, 5:30 p.m. Gilcrease Museum 1400 N. Gilcrease Museum Rd., Tulsa, OK 74127 Dinner and Lecture with Gregory Hinton: 5:30 – 7:00 pm Gilcrease After Hours: OutWest with OKEQ: 7:00-10:00 pm featuring country western dancing, cash bar, and live DJ. The evening begins with a barbecue dinner by TW’s-AFAB catering, and a lecture by the renowned historian Gregory Hinton whose work explores LGBTQ themes on LGBTQ history and culture in the American West. Hinton is founding director of the Gay & Lesbian Rodeo Heritage Foundation and 2017 recipient of its Paladin Award; Hinton holds the 2010 International Gay Rodeo Association President’s Award for his Gay Rodeo Legacy Project. The lecture is free and open to the public but advanced tickets for the barbecue dinner are required. The dinner is $26.00 for Adults and $12.50 for students with a valid student ID. Then finish the night off with your cowboy boots and some country and western dancing for Gilcrease After Hours: OutWest which is free and open to the public. Featuring a live DJ, cash bar, and open galleries. Bring yourself, your friends, or your partner, and don’t forget to stop by the touring exhibition “Blake Little: Photographs from the Gay Rodeo.” Experience the grit, determination and community of the national gay rodeo circuit in classic black-and-white photographs. Photographer Blake Little provides an expansive redefinition of what a cowboy can be in his images capturing scenes of camaraderie, identity and sport in one of America’s most timehonored traditions. The 41 black and white photographs taken by Blake Little between 1988 and 1992 in Photographs document the gay rodeo circuit and the lives of many of its participants in those years. Co-Sponsored by Oklahomans for Equality and the Tulsa Eagle. Barbecue Dinner $26.00 for Adults, $12.50 for students with valid student ID Tickets are now available Heart to Heart: Abortion Conversations Thursday, August 23, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 It’s important now more than ever to build community, organize and resist the stigma and barriers that surround reproductive choice and access. Join us as we hold a brave space for a necessary heart-to-heart abortion conversation. What could liberation look like in Oklahoma, and how do we move toward it together? All ages are welcome. 4/24/26, 4:33 PM �Grannies Do Broadway: OkEq Weekly eNews August 22, 2018 4 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Grannies-Do-Broadway--OkEq-W... 2018 HIV Wellness Retreat August 23 - 26 Camp Christian 275 Camp Christian Lane Chouteau, OK 74337 This retreat is for people living with HIV. It is designed to help people find the community that can help them network with other people living with HIV. There is a $20 application fee (scholarships available) and a $5 fee for the kayak trips on Saturday. Applications are available online at www.gratefulday.org and on our Facebook page. Paper applications are available at Tulsa Cares and OSU IMSS. 4/24/26, 4:33 PM �Grannies Do Broadway: OkEq Weekly eNews August 22, 2018 5 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Grannies-Do-Broadway--OkEq-W... OkEq Bylaw Focus Groups Saturday August 25, 1:30 p.m. Saturday September 1, 1:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 The Board of Oklahomans for Equality has approved revisions of the bylaws. The membership of Oklahomans for Equality in attendance at the Annual meeting on Thursday, September 6th will vote to approve the amended bylaws. Please join us on Saturday August 25th at 1:30 pm and Saturday September 1st at 1:30 pm for a bylaws focus group presentation and discussion of the revisions prior and in advance of the Annual meeting. You must be a voting member of Oklahomans for Equality to attend the focus groups. For further information email toby.jenkins@okeq.org Divas 4 H.O.P.E. 2018 Saturday August 25, 6:00 p.m. Cox Assembly Hall at the Cox Business Center 2100 Civic Center, Tulsa, OK 74120 Please join us for our annual fundraiser and concert, “DIVAS Goes to Hollywood.” Plated dinner with concert to follow Dress: black-tie optional Co-chairs: Adam Kyle & Jeff Pounds Valet parking provided ()8 25 18 l)IVAS ~~~ DIVAS 4 H.O.P.E. 2018 2 0 TH ANNIVERSARY COX BUSINE SS CENTER ASSEMBLY HALL SIX O'CLOCK IN THE EVENING Performers include: Double Treble, FuZed, Mark Gibson, Heather Richetto-Rumley, Kara Wilber, Rebecca Marks Jimerson, Eric Himan, Pam Van Dyke Crosby, & Andrew Witter Sponsorship Levels Elizabeth Taylor/Presenting Sponsor $15,000 / 2 VIP Tables for 10 / Premier Spotlight Seating / Premier Program Recognition / Table Service including Champagne Towers / provides medical & testing supplies and HIV, HCV, & STD Rapid Tests for 1 year Rock Hudson Sponsor $5,000 / 1 Premier Table for 10 / Spotlight Seating / Program Recognition / Table Service / provides safe sex and harm reduction supplies for 1 year James Dean Sponsor $2,000 / 1 Table for 10 / Program Recognition / provides mileage expenses for 3 months on 4/24/26, 4:33 PM �Grannies Do Broadway: OkEq Weekly eNews August 22, 2018 6 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Grannies-Do-Broadway--OkEq-W... the testing van Rita Moreno Sponsor $250 / Single Ticket / provides HIV Rapid testing for 1 week Click here for ticket and sponsorship information Drag Queen Story Hour Saturday, September 1, 4:00 p.m. Bound for Glory Books 4624 E. 11th St., Tulsa, OK 74112 Tulsa area families are invited to the Saturday, September 1, 4-5pm, Drag Queen Story Hour at Bound for Glory Books, 4624 E. 11th Street , near 11th & Yale in Tulsa. The program will continue once every month. At Drag Queen Story Hour, local drag queens read stories intended for kids ages 3-9. Everyone is welcome at the event, which is intended to promote diversity, inclusion, and tolerance. Bound for Glory Books owner and founder Kris Rose: “DQSH is fun for everyone! It's also important for children to see traditionally marginalized people in positions of responsibility. It helps when families and friends listen to and show respect for people who are different from those they may normally meet. Bound for Glory Books is an independent bookstore with a curated selection of new and used books, vinyl records, and movies located at 4624 E.11th Street at 11th & Vandalia, near the corner of 11th St. and Yale Ave. The bookstore is named in honor or Oklahoma folk singer Woody Guthrie’s autobiographical book of the same name. If you would like more information, please contact Kris Rose at (918) 378-8883 or krisrose99@gmail.com First Thursday Art Opening Thursday, September 6, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 The September Oklahomans for 4/24/26, 4:33 PM �Grannies Do Broadway: OkEq Weekly eNews August 22, 2018 7 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Grannies-Do-Broadway--OkEq-W... Equality showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature an exhibit of works by Micheal Jones in a show titled “Gods and Fools” beginning with a reception from 6 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 6, and continuing throughout the month. Since the age of 12, Micheal Jones has been an artist. In school, he was remembered as the guy who spent his extra time in the library studying the Renaissance; that sums up Micheal’s life in a nutshell. By the age of 16, he had sold his first painting, and within a few years, he was hanging one-man shows in every available venue, from banks and museums to community buildings. Micheal attained his master’s degree and began exhibiting in well-known juried national shows from Los Angeles to New York. He has a set of mezzotints in the State Museum of Yekaterinberg, Russia. “Gods and Fools” is a portfolio of works depicting ancient personalities in modern-day settings. Using young models in the confines of his studio and other settings, Micheal creates paintings that are both attractive and mildly erotic, much in the style of the pioneer of “earthly realism”: Caravaggio. By combining this theatrical dynamism with careful observation from life, Caravaggio achieved a gritty naturalism in both genre and religious scenes. Conversely, Micheal has chosen to portray his figures using his own contemporary Impressionistic style, which further emphasizes the fact that these figures are firmly entrenched in the modern era. His models often stare directly at the viewer and include the mundane details of modern life. The show continues throughout the month. ww.okeq.org OkEq Teen Theatre Program Saturday, September 8, 1:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4 St., Tulsa, OK 74120 In this free program, participants ages 13-17 will choose a historical LGBT character and then experiment with creating monologues from historical data and their own imagination. Students will act out monologues and develop improvisational scenes for the performance. Participants will rehearse each Saturday beginning Sept. 8 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. The performance is slated for the afternoon of Oct. 27, and some extra rehearsals will be held the week of the show . Instructor: Julie Tattershall has a bachelor's degree in theatre from the University of Tulsa and a master's of human relations degree from the University of Oklahoma. She has directed more than 80 plays and has been instrumental in developing, creating and implementing touring programs throughout the state. Tattershall created an improvisational troupe that has 4/24/26, 4:33 PM �Grannies Do Broadway: OkEq Weekly eNews August 22, 2018 8 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Grannies-Do-Broadway--OkEq-W... performed more than 500 shows in the past 25 years. She received the 2012 Mary Kay Place Legacy Award from the Tulsa Awards for Theatre Excellence, funded by the George Kaiser Family Foundation, for lifetime achievement and contributions to the Tulsa theater community. She won the 2014 Hall of Honor award from the Oklahoma Community Theatre Association, in recognition of the outstanding contribution to the development of community theater in Oklahoma. Recently, she created “Aesop Afoot,” which is touring local schools through the Artists-in-Schools program. Please email Jose.vega@okeq.org - - - - - - with any questions OkEq Equality Youth Group: Alphabet Soup Saturday, September 8, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4 St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Join us for Alphabet SOUP, where all letters are welcome! Alphabet SOUP is dedicated to supporting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) youth by providing fun group activities, community, and volunteer opportunities. Alphabet SOUP’s primary goals are providing Services, Outreach, Unity, and Preparation for adulthood -- or SOUP -- to LGBTQIA+ youth ages 13-17. It will be every Saturday upstairs at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center! Alphabet SOUP is an out and about GSA that also encourages and supports selected teens who demonstrate leadership skills. Please email Jose.vega@okeq.org - - - - - - with any questions LGBT Women's Network September Happy Hour Monday, September 10, 5:00 p.m. In the Raw Brookside 3321 S. Peoria Ave., Tulsa, OK 74105 ***We decided to push our September happy hour back a week because of the holiday, just FYI! This month's sponsor is Day's Building Materials! Come mix and mingle with ladies you might not meet otherwise, make new business connections, and grow your personal network. We'll have light appetizers and don't forget to bring business cards to be entered into a drawing for a door prize! MEET LIKE-MINDED TULSA WOMEN • - & BUil: YOUR NETWORK ., 4/24/26, 4:33 PM �Grannies Do Broadway: OkEq Weekly eNews August 22, 2018 9 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Grannies-Do-Broadway--OkEq-W... Community Dinner and Game Night in Partnership with Microsoft Thursday, September 13, 5:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 A free community family Game Night event at OKEQ, open to all! Single, married, or not interested, younger or older -- all are welcome! Dinners are sponsored by different welcoming organizations, with family-friendly games and activities sponsored by Microsoft. These events are intended to encourage and build friendships in the community. MisFEST Saturday, September 15, 6:00 p.m. River West Festival Park 2100 S. Jackson Ave., Tulsa, OK 74120 MisFEST – Tulsa’s first female-led festival – is heading into its second year with an all new line-up of regional acts and a national headliner – Katie Herzig. A producer, singer-songwriter and performer, all while being a proud supporter and member of the LGBTQ community, Herzig is fresh off the 2018 release of her sixth album, “Moment of Bliss.” Herzig tours the U.S. this summer for the first time in four years. She has performed at Bonnaroo and on VH1 and has toured extensively, both as a headliner and as support for artists such as Brandi Carlile, Sara Bareilles and Ingrid Michaelson. Herzig has always been very hands-on in the production of her own music, which has led to opportunities to co-write and produce music for other artists as well, including Ingrid Michaelson’s platinum-selling single “Girls Chase Boys.” The MisFEST line-up is dedicated to diversity and to showing that a strong female performer can never fit in a box. For more info or to purchase tickets, visit www.misfest.com. Visit www.misfest.com to use your EXCLUSIVE discount code “OKEQROCKS” to save $5 per ticket! Fowler ~ MISFES Mus1~HE1s IS SHE MUSIC A U T O M O T I V E : SEPT 15TH, 2018 + RIVER WEST FESTIVAL PARK+ TULSA, OK 4/24/26, 4:33 PM �Grannies Do Broadway: OkEq Weekly eNews August 22, 2018 10 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Grannies-Do-Broadway--OkEq-W... I TERACTIVE ART INSTALLATIO S YARD GA ES + FOOD TRUCKS F ILY F E LY I TIE AND MORE! FDR TICKE U www.M1sFEST.co SPO"ISOlffO HY @ BOK FINANCIAL: fii'. ~ G EORG E KAISER FREDERIC DOR\ ART LAWYEl{S ,•11 ,· FAMI LY FOUNDATION THE CANYONS AT BLACKJACK RIDGE 1801N. MCKINLEY AVE SAND SPRINGS, OK 74063 SATURDAY, SEPT 15TH 1.00 .M. R G EE I $75 PER PLAYER/ $300 PER TEAM 4-MAN TEAM - SCRAMBLE FORMAT 4/24/26, 4:33 PM �Grannies Do Broadway: OkEq Weekly eNews August 22, 2018 11 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Grannies-Do-Broadway--OkEq-W... REGISTRATION IS OPEN NOWII CONTACT: cums AUSTIN• cu11T1SAUST1NU•HOJMA1LCQM OR Al WARREN. tl8-161-1739 l'OU CAN ALSO FlND US ON FACEIIOOK . T\JLSAJOLT PRIZES F R1sr, 2No AND 3RD PLACE TEAMS & RAFFLE PRIZES I11 SAGE Summer Pool Parties Tuesday September 18, 10:00 a.m. 1938 E. 55th Pl., Tulsa, OK 74105 SAGE Tulsa will have its next pool party on Tuesday, September 18. Members can meet at the Equality Center and carpool to the pool party. Lunch at the pool party will be burgers and hot dogs. Participants are encouraged to bring side dishes, desserts, and drinks. The pool has a shallow end and also has railing with steps to ease getting into the pool. If you plan to attend, please RSVP to olivia.cotter@okeq.org or (918) 743-4297. The pool party will be held at 1938 E. 55th Place in Tulsa. Maps are available at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. The mission of SAGE Tulsa is to address issues related to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender aging. In partnership with its constituents and allies, SAGE Tulsa works to achieve a high quality of life for LGBT older adults; supports and advocates for their rights; fosters a greater understanding of aging in all communities; and promotes positive images of LGBT life in later years. SAGE Tulsa meets every Tuesday at 10 a.m. at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Follow SAGE on Facebook for all the latest updates and events. EBA Mixer Wednesday, September 19, 6:00 p.m. Hosted by Holiday Inn Tulsa City Center 17 W. 7th St., Tulsa, OK 74119 /t Holiday lnrr AN IHG• HOTEL Guests who stay at the Holiday Inn Tulsa City Center get the full Tulsa, OK experience. Our hotel's downtown Tulsa location places you minutes from exciting big-name music and sporting events at BOK Center and Tulsa Performing Arts Center, but also next door to quaint, historic neighborhoods and Utica Square Shopping Center.Though the hotel is within walking distance of ONEOK, The Williams Companies, Helmerich and Payne, IBM, JP Morgan Chase and other Tulsa, OK companies, Holiday Inn Tulsa City Center's complimentary downtown area hotel shuttle ensures you'll always have a ride. Oklahoma State University Medical Center, St. John and Hillcrest Hospitals are nearby the hotel as well. The hotel is also conveniently located within a few miles of University of Tulsa, Brady Theater, and Cains Ballroom. 4/24/26, 4:33 PM �Grannies Do Broadway: OkEq Weekly eNews August 22, 2018 12 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Grannies-Do-Broadway--OkEq-W... The location of Holiday Inn Tulsa City Center allows you to easily spend a day on a walking tour of Art Deco architecture, viewing Native American art at Gilcrease Museum or Western art at the Philbrook Museum. Warm nights are perfect for outdoor dining on Boulder Grill's patio, located within hotel. Let Holiday Inn Tulsa City Center be a fun getaway at our stunning downtown, full service hotel with great perks like our 24 hour airport shuttle. Enjoy our Fitness Center or swim under the stars in our sparkling, indoor pool with retractable roof and eco-friendly salt purification system. Come relax and enjoy a memorable stay at the Holiday Inn Tulsa City Center. Visit Holiday Inn City Center Online The Equality Business Alliance networking mixers are terrific venues for you to meet prospective clients. Mixers are open to non-members as well as EBA members. Be sure to bring business cards, business information, brochures, etc. Hosting a networking mixer is a great way to showcase your business. You may host at your establishment or use the Equality Center. If you would like to host a mixer: Please send an email to jose.vega@okeq.org - - - - - for more information. E UALITY Business Alliance www.fostercare-ok.org 17 ~ Saint Francis Community Services• Give hope. Change a life. Become a foster parent. 4/24/26, 4:33 PM �Grannies Do Broadway: OkEq Weekly eNews August 22, 2018 13 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Grannies-Do-Broadway--OkEq-W... Third Thursday in the Rainbow Room Thursday, September 20, 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Third Thursdays in the Rainbow Room in Tulsa Oklahomans for Equality announces a new musical cabaret series: “Third Thursdays in the Rainbow Room.” Each Third Thursday of the month will feature one of Tulsa’s finest musical performers in the intimate atmosphere of the new Lynn Riggs Black Box Theatre. Kicking off the series on Thursday, August 16th will be Tulsa theatre favorite, Pat Hobbs, as Danny Day in “Music is Better Than Words.” Performances are scheduled every third Thursday of the month at 8:00 p.m. at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center, 621 East 4th Street, Tulsa OK . For tickets or more information, see okeq.org/store . 4/24/26, 4:33 PM �Grannies Do Broadway: OkEq Weekly eNews August 22, 2018 14 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Grannies-Do-Broadway--OkEq-W... Red State Resistance: Reproductive Justice in the Red State of Oklahoma Friday, September 21, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 73120 A new documentary focusing on the reproductive rights of people living in Oklahoma will be shown at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center in September. The Reproductive Justice Campus Action Network housed at the University of Central Oklahoma’s Women’s Research Center and BGLTQ+ Student Center has created a documentary intended to put a face to Oklahomans whose bodily autonomy has been affected. The documentary presents an opportunity for people to engage in an open conversation about issues that are often overlooked and disregarded. It gives viewers the chance to hear the experiences of people who live in Oklahoma. “We want to give a voice to the people who are affected by their reproductive rights being violated or who do not know or understand what reproductive justice is,” said Mickayla Fisher, coordinator of the Reproductive Justice Campus Action Network and the student volunteer coordinator. “These interviews are powerful, and the world needs to see the struggles of these men and women.” Oklahomans for Equality’s office manager, Olivia Cotter, is featured in the film. “If this film can ignite a flame for someone and give them the strength to stand up for themselves and others’ rights, then my team and this film have done their job,” Fisher said. “It has been rewarding seeing our documentary take shape and be able to share this experience with others.” Enid Pride 2018 INI., Pll.,I !019 Saturday, September 22, 12:00 - 5:00 p.m. Government Springs Park 600 E. Owen K. Garriott Rd., Enid, OK 73701 Join us Sept. 22 for Enid Pride! Our theme this year is Roaring Pride! As always, Enid Pride is a free, family-friendly event. Please invite friends and family. Vendor, sponsorship, and volunteer forms are available online at https://enidlgbtcoalition.org/enid-pride/ --- ----- -- -- . ~ /. - ~ 1ATUltDAY 11PT1Mlllt !!ND 12PM- 5PM COYDllfMDn' 1PltDfe1PAltlf INID,Glf MU!IC, YDIDOIH, rooD 'nnl! r&Mlll' rlH!IQ>ll' UO!Tlt,Bl': ~nldlGBT ~Coalition 4/24/26, 4:33 PM �Grannies Do Broadway: OkEq Weekly eNews August 22, 2018 15 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Grannies-Do-Broadway--OkEq-W... Pride Day at the Tulsa State Fair Saturday, September 29, 12:00 p.m. Tulsa State Fair 4145 E. 21 St., Tulsa, OK 74114 Tulsa Pride invites you to turn the Tulsa State Fair rainbow! Come out and have fun at the Tulsa State Fair as our community celebrates LGBTQ+ Pride! This is a great chance to run into familiar faces and meet new ones. Don't forget to wear your pride attire to spread awareness and visibility of our presence in Tulsa! Pride Night at the Tulsa Roughnecks Game Saturday, October 6, 6:00 p.m. ONEOK Field 201 N. Elgin Ave., Tulsa, OK 74120 Come on out to ONEOK Field on Saturday, October 6, 2018, for Margaritaville and Pride Night! Enjoy a night of goals and margaritas as the Roughnecks take on Rio Grande Valley Toros. Celebrate diversity and equality as we fly every identity flag and host a Roughnecks Pride March before the game led by the Roustabouts, the official supporters group of the Tulsa Roughnecks. Every ticket sold will benefit the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Special Drink Specials TBA Tickets are now available Call For Artists 2019 Deadline October 20, 2018 Dennis R. Neil Equality Center Call for artists! The OkEq gallery at the Dennis R Neill Equality Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma is now accepting proposals for the 2019 Exhibition Calendar. Our gallery encourages emerging artists who create fresh, challenging work in all media to apply. 4/24/26, 4:33 PM �Grannies Do Broadway: OkEq Weekly eNews August 22, 2018 16 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Grannies-Do-Broadway--OkEq-W... Details • Each chosen exhibit will be on display for • approximately 30 days. • OkEq will host the opening • night reception for the artist(s), on the first Thursday of • the month. Each exhibit is installed on the Tuesday prior. • No additional work will be accepted after initial delivery. • Work must be available for sale. There will be a 30% commission on work sold. • Artists will also provide artwork labels (title, price, etc) for each piece. • A bio and artist statement are due to the OkEq gallery on the 1st of the • month prior to the exhibit, for publicity purposes. How to Apply Proposals should include a paragraph or two about your vision for an exhibit, as well as 5 jpg images which represent your current work. All proposals must be submitted by email. Proposals incorporating the work of two artists or a small group are also acceptable. Artists who have not shown in the gallery before will be given priority consideration. Please let us know if your idea for an exhibit will require months to prepare or if you have calendar restrictions. We would also like to know if you could be ready to go quickly, as those early months are sometimes hard to fill. Deadline for submissions is October 20, 2018. Notifications will be sent out by November 10, 2018. Please submit by e-mail to jose.vega@okeq.org , with the subject heading “OkEq gallery proposal" Council Oak Men's Chorale Rehearsals on Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m. Fellowship Congregational Church 2900 S. Harvard Ave., Tulsa, OK 74114 The Council Oak Men's Chorale is looking for new members to sing in our holiday concert! Come join a great group of guys who enjoy singing and changing our community through song. We are excited to have Elizabeth Curtis, a former artistic director of the chorale, back as our interim director for the holiday concert. Our holiday concert, “Don We Now...,” will be Dec. 4th, 6th and 7th at East Side Christian Church, 1438 S. Indianapolis Ave. If you aren't singing with us, plan on attending. You won't want miss starting your holiday season with the Council Oak Men's Chorale. Volunteer of the Month Ashley Spaulding 4/24/26, 4:33 PM �Grannies Do Broadway: OkEq Weekly eNews August 22, 2018 17 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Grannies-Do-Broadway--OkEq-W... August 2018 2018 OkEq Board Elections The annual meeting of Oklahomans for Equality is set for 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 6, at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Presently, eight seats on the Board of Directors are up for election. Nominations to the Board of Directors are made in one of two ways: 1. Recommended by the Board Development and Governance Committee (Deadline has passed) oklahomans for equality OR 2. By petition of at least 15 current OkEq members (Petitions due to the board secretary by Aug. 24) Requirements and expectations of a director: 1. Be a current OkEq member with membership fees current 2. Attend board meetings on the third Thursday of each month 3. Contribute talent, time and energy toward supporting the mission of OkEq 4. Perform additional assignments as required (Assignments are usually made pursuant to the particular knowledge, skills and abilities of a director) 5. Serve a two-year term ' I \ ._ 4/24/26, 4:33 PM �Grannies Do Broadway: OkEq Weekly eNews August 22, 2018 18 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Grannies-Do-Broadway--OkEq-W... PERSONALITY ASSESSMENT IN AN UNDERSERVED POPULATION WE NEED YOUR HELP!!! The transgender community is traditionally underserved when it comes to mental health. Additionally, the field of psychology knows relatively little about the psychological characteristics and needs of the transgender community. We call on you to participate in a new research study examining what major psychological measures tell us about transgender individuals! YOU ARE ELIGIBLE IF YOU: ✓ Identify as transgender or gender nonconforming (e.g., gender nonbinary, genderqueer gender fluid, etc.) ✓ Are 18-years-old or older ✓ Can read and write in English The study will take place at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center from 4-6pm and 7-9pm every Wednesday. It involves filling out questionnaires on a computer or paper and will take approximately two hours of your time. After completing the study, you will receive a $15.00 gift card. For questions or to participate, contact doctoral student researcher William Bryant: Email: wjlliam-bryant@utulsa.edu Cell Phone: (330) 322-2442 his study I bemg conducted as part of the student researcher' dissertation for the niversi t ofTulsa·s Clini al Psycho logy Pro ram. You're not alone YOU'RE NOT Support group for partners with HIV/ AIDS Do you have a partner who was recently diagnosed with HIV/AIDS? Have you found a community to process this life change with? Are you looking for support? As every airplane attendant says, “Put on your own oxygen mask before assisting others.” ALONE 4/24/26, 4:33 PM �Grannies Do Broadway: OkEq Weekly eNews August 22, 2018 19 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Grannies-Do-Broadway--OkEq-W... Having a partner with a life-threatening illness can take a toll on your well being. This group may help you to recognize and change your reactions to the new challenges that having a partner with HIV/AIDS might pose. We will meet weekly for 6 weeks to cover information on HIV/AIDS, process difficulties you may be having with your partner, learn new ways to cope with this change, foster healthier communication, prepare for the future, and better manage stress. If interested please email jose.vega@okeq.org to join the group. You are not alone. ---- Provider Bias Survey Sara Griffey is a clinical counseling intern with Bellevue University. She facilitates OkEq's Coming Out Workshop and the Challenging Beliefs in Non-Traditional Relationships group. This survey has been crafted to better understand provider bias in the LGBTQ+ and nontraditional relationship communities. The information will be used to provide information about ways to better train and educate providers. All responses are confidential. To take the survey, please go here: https://goo.gl/forms/3BA47O4PtSt6bkz72 ----- Cub Scout Pack 226 The Parish Church of St. Jerome 205 W. King St., Tulsa, OK 74106 Making a Difference Pack 226 is an inclusive scouting program open to membership to boys and girls between kindergarten and 5th grade. ALL parents/guardians who wish to participate are welcome. Pack 226 is chartered by the Parish Church of St. Jerome. Its membership represents the 4/24/26, 4:33 PM �Grannies Do Broadway: OkEq Weekly eNews August 22, 2018 20 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Grannies-Do-Broadway--OkEq-W... wide diversity of beliefs and cultures from the community we serve. Most of our scouts are students from Emerson Elementary School, but all age-eligible children are welcome to join! Interested in learning more about Cub Scout Pack 226? We invite you to keep exploring our website and get in touch with questions about our values, academics, community and more. Join us today! More information available at www.tulsapack226.org Questions can be sent to TulsaPack226@gmail.com Joe & Nancy McDonald Rainbow Library "One Teacher in 10: LGBT Educators Share Their Stories" By Kevin Jennings one teacher in 10 I I fl II • • tlltt tfl tlffl'4 From the director of the Gay, Lesbian, Straight Education Network (GLSEN) comes a new collection of accounts by openly gay and lesbian teachers who tell about their struggles and victories as they have put their own careers on the line to fight for justice. edi kevin jennings I Find this selection and more by visiting the Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library. Kevin Jennings is the founder and executive director of GLSEN. He lives in New York City. Equality Center Pride Store Transgender enamel pins are for sale at the OkEq Pride Store for $5. Be sure to "Like" the OkEq Pride Store Facebook page to keep up with the new items and new sale items Counseling Services 4/24/26, 4:33 PM �Grannies Do Broadway: OkEq Weekly eNews August 22, 2018 21 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Grannies-Do-Broadway--OkEq-W... OSU - Tulsa Counseling Services The Oklahoma State Tulsa Counseling Center is an LGBTQ+ affirming center located in Main Hall of OSU Tulsa. You do not have to be affiliated with OSU to benefit from these services! Our center offers clients from OKEQ 5 sessions free and each session following that is only 5 dollars. Each member of our counseling team receives additional training and supervision in LGBTQ+ issues and is excited to work with clients from OKEQ. Please contact us at 918-594-8568 for more information or to schedule an appointment. Sara Griffey Sara Griffey is a Clinical Counseling intern with Bellevue University. She has experience working with LGBT+ clients, homeless youth, individuals struggling with mood disorders, anxiety, and trauma. She currently works with survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. She welcomes the opportunity to work with persons with concerns related to nontraditional relationships (polyamory, kink, etc.), as well as the other areas listed above. She is passionate about advocacy and public policy in order to ensure that proper treatment is available for any individual seeking services. For appointments call or email Sara 918-928-2809 or sara@unitytulsa.com Allison Ikley-Freeman Allison Ikley-Freeman, LPC Candidate is passionate about assisting individuals who are a part of the LGBTQQIA+ community who experience a range of concerns and issues. Individual, youth, and adolescent counseling is available on a sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are available Mon-Thurs 12:30-6:00 p.m. and w alk in appointments are available. Appointments can be made by calling 918-280-9645 4/24/26, 4:33 PM �Grannies Do Broadway: OkEq Weekly eNews August 22, 2018 22 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Grannies-Do-Broadway--OkEq-W... Regularly Scheduled Programming OkEq Board Meeting Monthly Meeting 7:00 p.m. Thursday, September 20 Dennis R. Neill Equality Center All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members Family Ties Family Ties is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBTQ parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Family Ties, email jose.vega@okeq.org ----- . • LEGAL AID th, SERVICES OF = OKLAHOMA, INC. Lawyer in the August OkEq Art Exhibition The August Oklahomans for Equality showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature an exhibit of the works of Malinda Blank. The show continues throughout the month. Challenging Beliefs in Nontraditional Relationships 1st & 3rd Monday of each month 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. This therapeutic discussion group provides a haven for individuals who engage in nontraditional relationship structures, with a focus on internal and social stigmas, personal belief systems, and the struggles surrounding this population. This group is open to individuals who Live Free! Coming Out Workshop 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 6:30-7:30 p.m. Are you planning to come out? Maybe you have just recently come out? Join us for a coming out discussion group meeting in the History Project Room. It's free! This course is designed for 4/24/26, 4:33 PM �Grannies Do Broadway: OkEq Weekly eNews August 22, 2018 23 of 29 Library September 12 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Lawyer in the Library is an opportunity to meet with a lawyer about topics such as family law (divorce, paternity, custody and child support), landlord/ tenant disputes, estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment is necessary. https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Grannies-Do-Broadway--OkEq-W... take part in ethically nonmonogamous relationships (polyamory, swinging) and kink relationships. The Oklahoma Poly Network is a proud supporter of this group. individuals coming to terms with their sexuality with presentations on how to come out to family, friends, and co-workers. Question and answer session in a supportive and informed environment. Facilitated by Allison Ikley-Freeman. Please contact ComingOut@OkEq.org or call 918-743-4297 Non-Binary Support Group 2nd Tuesday of each month 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Free Yoga Class at OkEq Mondays 5:45 - 6:45 p.m. Enjoy a free class! These 60-minute, free Community Yoga classes are open to everyone of all levels. Each class is mindfully crafted to prepare the body for a peak pose in the arm balance, inversion, backbend or twist family. This class will connect the mind, body, and spirit through movement and breath. A new support group for folks who identify with non-binary genders, including but not limited to, genderqueer, genderfluid, agender, bigender, neutrois, genderflux, and more. This group will be a safe space to discuss our identities, receive support, and build a strong nonbinary community in Tulsa. For information contact Vic Wiener at vfwiener@gmail.com Sos Brought to You Bi the Letter B 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Bisexual support group at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Tell all your friends. The group is open to all bi/pan/queer/ fluid+ folks and their allies. Facilitators Daniel & Haley SECULAR ORGANIZATIONS FOR SOBRIETY SOS Group Mondays 7:00 pm Tulsa Area 4/24/26, 4:33 PM �Grannies Do Broadway: OkEq Weekly eNews August 22, 2018 24 of 29 This open Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) Recovery and Sobriety Group meets every Monday at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information, visit www.SOSTulsa.org Asexual Meeting 2nd & 4th Tuesday of every month 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. It's the A in LGBTQA. Come join us for an affirming, open discussion at this peer-led group for individuals 18 and over who identify as asexual or are interested in discussing asexual issues. A new support group to bring together people who have found they are HIV positive and those who have been living with HIV for many years. The group will provide support, Education, Social activities and so much more. The group will be here at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center to provide a safe place to discuss issues and meet other people who are navigating their lives being PLUS. We refuse to be invisible SAGE Tulsa Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan n ~ A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 Lambda AlAnon Group Every Friday 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. This open Al-Anon group meets at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center every Friday at 7:00 pm. Contact 918.743.2754 for more information. t _ ~ •. ~ Tulsa Writers, Ink.'--/ C', -; at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center ~ ,SA#!T...B Wednesdays 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Every Thursday 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Advocacy & Services for LGBTElders Gender Support Program Prime Timers No Shade for Plus This a place for asexuals to form community. Be a part of the first Tulsa asexual group. Sa~e https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Grannies-Do-Broadway--OkEq-W... ;i_ f -_ ~ @ - I Tulsa Writers, Ink. 1st & 3rd Saturday of each 4/24/26, 4:33 PM �Grannies Do Broadway: OkEq Weekly eNews August 22, 2018 25 of 29 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. (First time interview required before attending) Email alex.wade@okeq.org The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. Game Night Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno Children/Siblings of Trans*/NonBinary https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Grannies-Do-Broadway--OkEq-W... month 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. An LGBT inclusive group of writers providing support and resources to authors and writers regardless of where they are in their writing career. Intimate Partner Violence & Sexual Assault Survivor Support Group 2nd & 4th Thursday of each month 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Survivors of Incest Anonymous This support and educational group is for individuals who have survived domestic violence and are ready to explore their personal healing process and find hope and to discuss their experiences, share ideas, and provide emotional support for one another. Every Saturday 12:00 - 2:30 p.m. SIA strives to empower those who have survived childhood sexual abuse (who are not abusing any child), who want to become survivors and thrivers. For more information, visit siawso.org Adult Survivors of Childhood Trauma. Sundays @ 4:00 p.m. LGBTQ individuals have a higher risk of experiencing trauma at an early age and these experiences of abuse, bullying, and stigmatization in youth can affect life as an adult. The primary focus of this group will be to teach people how to recognize their trauma and how to use healthy coping skills to deal with the effects. Members will be encouraged to build an 4/24/26, 4:33 PM �Grannies Do Broadway: OkEq Weekly eNews August 22, 2018 26 of 29 Individuals Support Group This program is for youth ages 8-18 that have trans* parents or siblings. This group will provide support, education and social opportunities for those living with trans* family members. Attendees must have approval from the facilitator to participate. Please contact Amanda at 918-902-4625. https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Grannies-Do-Broadway--OkEq-W... Partners of Trans*/NonBinary Individuals Support Group internal network with other participants to provide each other with emotional and social support during weekly meetings held on Sundays @ 4pm. The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for partners of transgender and non-binary individuals. Ages 18+. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Please contact Amanda at 918-902-4625. Art for the Heart: An all Inclusive Arts Program Sundays @ 1:00 p.m. Beginning after Labor Day Inclusion for People with Developmental Disabilities Saturdays @ 1:00 p.m. Beginning after Labor Day Individuals with developmental disabilities are frequently marginalized and excluded from society at large, and this is no less true within the LGBTQ community. This group’s focus will be to help individuals create stronger community connections through building communication and social skills, as well as learning to respect social boundaries and norms. Neurodiversity Social Group Saturdays @ 4:00 p.m. Beginning after Labor Day Do you find yourself over stimulated by large crowds or loud noises? Do you crave meaningful social interaction in a calm, safe environment? If you are living with a mental health diagnosis, are on the autism spectrum, or generally prefer calmer social events, then this is the place for you. Here, members will meet weekly on Saturdays @ 4pm to Art is more than just pictures on the wall. Art helps people express themselves, find happiness, and it can help with mobility and dexterity. Art classes foster connections between individuals and helps reduce isolation many people experience. Please join us in making our community a more beautiful, meaningful place through the enrichment of art. Subjects will be elected by members from a range of topics including: glass fusing and jewelry making, mosaics, basket weaving, finger weaving, ceramics, acrylic painting, and quilting. This group is all inclusive, and 4/24/26, 4:33 PM �Grannies Do Broadway: OkEq Weekly eNews August 22, 2018 27 of 29 Members will agree upon no more than three outcomes for social development per individual. Members will work on practicing target behaviors while engaging in events within and without the Equality Center. Group sessions will last approximately 2.5 hours, occurring each Saturday @ 1pm. https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Grannies-Do-Broadway--OkEq-W... socialize and connect with individuals like themselves. Each week members will collectively decide on a different activity ranging from game nights, movie nights, outings, and many others. encourages individuals from all age groups to come together for weekly sessions on Sundays @ 1pm. LGBTQ+ History: Interviewees Wanted By appointment Do you feel like you have something to say about your life as an LGBTQ+ individual? Recording the history of the LGBTQ+ community is currently a feature of programming at the Equality Center. This program is designed to supplement and further complete our collective history by interviewing participants to further investigate past and present features of LGBTQ+ life and identity. Interviewees will sit down face to face and be asked a series of questions in regards to their person lives and experiences. All information gathered will be added to the existing archive. Please contact Ely at burgesej@nsuok.edu - -to set up your appointment. Community Partners 4/24/26, 4:33 PM �Grannies Do Broadway: OkEq Weekly eNews August 22, 2018 28 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Grannies-Do-Broadway--OkEq-W... ~ health outreach prevention education, Inc. EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and community. Workforce Oklahoma Access Point Open every day Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-by-step instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 7 pm Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. OkEq Staff Toby Jenkins CEO / Executive Director Jose Vega Program Director Olivia Cotter Office Manager Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org Jose.Vega@OkEq.org Olivia.Cotter@OkEq.org 4/24/26, 4:33 PM �Grannies Do Broadway: OkEq Weekly eNews August 22, 2018 29 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Grannies-Do-Broadway--OkEq-W... Alex Wade Volunteer & Pride Store Coordinator Tracy Allen Special Projects Tracy.Allen@OkEq.org ---- Alex.Wade@OkEq.org - - - OkEq Board and Trustees Executive Committee Stuart Ashworth, Esq., President Sharon Bishop-Baldwin, Vice President Jan Baldwin, Secretary Paul Allen, Treasurer Robin VanMeter, At Large Board of Advisors Laura Arrowsmith, D.O. Peter Brennan Jamie Catlett Michael Farr Joann Frizell Andrew Gordon Amanda Lowe Jim Scholl Mikeal Vaughn William Vaughn Board of Directors Christopher Brecht-Smith, Esq. Rev. Geoffrey Brewster Alyssa Bryant, Esq. Sheena Grewal Darci Hazelwood, D.O. Marcia Keesee Mike Redman, Esq. Chris Shoaf Al Triggs John Williams Visit our website Ju l I Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt David Nelson Kris Wilmes View our events Contact us today Oklahomans for Equality Hours: Mon - Sat Noon-9 p.m. | Sun Noon-6 p.m. 621 East Fourth Street, Tulsa, OK 74120 o• 4/24/26, 4:33 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/69bb0f500295538b165920be390d5d53.pdf c0e127e6d688529a77272b42cc079840 PDF Text Text OUT West: OkEq Weekly eNews August 29, 2018 1 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OUT-West--OkEq-Weekly-eNew... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews August 29th, 2018 MISSION: Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Donate Now! Visit our website Amazon Smile Shop Now! Get your house in order and help us get our house in order, too! Go to smile.amazon.com for your shopping needs, and Amazon will donate a portion to Oklahomans for Equality! 4/24/26, 4:34 PM �OUT West: OkEq Weekly eNews August 29, 2018 2 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OUT-West--OkEq-Weekly-eNew... I ELECTBRECHT .COM George Kaiser Family Foundation Matching Grant Become a new donor to OkEq or a new member of Oklahomans for Equality today> All new member donations to Oklahomans for Equality will be matched by the George Kaiser Family Foundation. Find out more about membership with Oklahomans for Equality and learn how to make your donation today. G O GE KAIS R FAMILY -ou 'DA 10 A uppo 1n org n on o ul Community Fo n OUT West with Buffalo Bill: Lecture & Dinner Friday August 31, 5:30 p.m. 4/24/26, 4:34 PM �OUT West: OkEq Weekly eNews August 29, 2018 3 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OUT-West--OkEq-Weekly-eNew... Gilcrease Museum 1400 N. Gilcrease Museum Rd., Tulsa, OK 74127 Dinner and Lecture with Gregory Hinton: 5:30 – 7:00 pm Gilcrease After Hours: OutWest with OKEQ: 7:00-10:00 pm featuring country & western dancing, cash bar and live DJ. The evening begins with a barbecue dinner by TW’s-AFAB catering and a lecture by the renowned historian Gregory Hinton, whose work explores LGBTQ themes on LGBTQ history and culture in the American West. Hinton is the founding director of the Gay & Lesbian Rodeo Heritage Foundation and the 2017 recipient of its Paladin Award; Hinton holds the 2010 International Gay Rodeo Association’s President’s Award for his Gay Rodeo Legacy Project. The lecture is free and open to the public, but advance tickets for the barbecue dinner are required. The dinner costs $26 for adults and $12.50 for students with a valid student ID. Finish the night off with your cowboy boots and some country & western dancing for Gilcrease After Hours: OutWest, which is free and open to the public. The event will feature a live DJ, cash bar and open galleries. Bring yourself, your friends, or your partner, and don’t forget to stop by the touring exhibition “Blake Little: Photographs from the Gay Rodeo.” Experience the grit, determination and community of the national gay rodeo circuit in classic black-and-white photographs. Photographer Blake Little provides an expansive redefinition of what a cowboy can be in his images capturing scenes of camaraderie, identity and sport in one of America’s most timehonored traditions. The 41 black-and-white photographs taken by Little between 1988 and 1992 document the gay rodeo circuit and the lives of many of its participants in those years. Co-sponsored by Oklahomans for Equality and the Tulsa Eagle. Barbecue Dinner $26.00 for Adults, $12.50 for students with valid student ID Tickets are now available Drag Queen Story Hour Saturday, September 1, 4:00 p.m. Bound for Glory Books 4624 E. 11th St., Tulsa, OK 74112 Tulsa-area families are invited to the September edition of Drag Queen Story Hour at Bound for Glory Books. The story hour will be held once each month. At Drag Queen Story Hour, local drag queens read stories intended for kids ages 3-9. Everyone is welcome at the event, which is intended to promote diversity, inclusion and tolerance. 4/24/26, 4:34 PM �OUT West: OkEq Weekly eNews August 29, 2018 4 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OUT-West--OkEq-Weekly-eNew... Bound for Glory Books owner and founder Kris Rose says Drag Queen Story Hour is fun for everyone! “It's also important for children to see traditionally marginalized people in positions of responsibility,” Rose says. “It helps when families and friends listen to and show respect for people who are different from those they may normally meet.” Bound for Glory Books is an independent bookstore with a curated selection of new and used books, vinyl records, and movies. The bookstore’s name pays tribute to Oklahoma folk singer Woody Guthrie’s autobiographical book of the same name. If you would like more information, please contact Kris Rose at (918) 378-8883 or krisrose99@gmail.com OkEq Bylaw Focus Groups Saturday September 1, 1:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 The Board of Oklahomans for Equality has approved revisions of the bylaws. The membership of Oklahomans for Equality in attendance at the Annual meeting on Thursday, September 6th will vote to approve the amended bylaws. Please join us on Saturday September 1st at 1:30 pm for a bylaws focus group presentation and discussion of the revisions prior and in advance of the Annual meeting. You must be a voting member of Oklahomans for Equality to attend the focus groups. For further information email toby.jenkins@okeq.org Click here to view bylaws and recommended bylaws Guys Dine Too Tuesday, September 4, 6:30 p.m. Nola's Creole and Cocktails 1334 E. 15 St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Please RSVP to Richard Haley at GuysDineToo@gmail.com Nola's is a craft cocktail and Cajun- and Creoleinspired restaurant and bar with a Prohibitionera speakeasy feel located in the heart of Cherry Street. It is our desire to provide the greater Tulsa area with authentic Prohibition-period cocktails and world-class, dressed up Cajun and Creole cuisine. We offer a wide array of the dishes that are sure to tickle the fancy of anyone looking for a New Orleans-style food experience. 4/24/26, 4:34 PM �OUT West: OkEq Weekly eNews August 29, 2018 5 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OUT-West--OkEq-Weekly-eNew... Visit Nola's online for more information 2018 OkEq Board Elections and Annual Meeting The annual meeting of Oklahomans for Equality is set for 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 6, at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Presently, eleven seats on the Board of Directors are up for election. • oklahomans for equality First Thursday Art Opening Thursday, September 6, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 The September Oklahomans for Equality showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature an exhibit of works by Micheal Jones in a show titled “Gods and Fools” beginning with a reception from 6 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 6, and continuing throughout the month. Since the age of 12, Micheal Jones has been an artist. In school, he was remembered as the guy who spent his extra time in the library studying the Renaissance; that sums up Micheal’s life in a nutshell. By the age of 16, he had sold his first painting, and within a few years, he was hanging one-man shows in every available venue, from banks and museums to community buildings. Micheal attained his master’s degree and began exhibiting in well-known juried national shows from Los Angeles to New York. He has a set of mezzotints in the State Museum of Yekaterinberg, Russia. “Gods and Fools” is a portfolio of works depicting ancient personalities in modern-day settings. Using young models in the confines of his studio and other settings, Micheal creates paintings that are both attractive and mildly erotic, much in the style of the pioneer of “earthly realism”: Caravaggio. By combining this theatrical dynamism with careful observation from life, Caravaggio achieved a gritty naturalism in both genre and religious scenes. Conversely, Micheal has chosen to portray his figures using his own contemporary Impressionistic style, which further emphasizes the fact that these figures are firmly entrenched in the modern era. His models often stare directly at the viewer and include the mundane details of modern life. 4/24/26, 4:34 PM �OUT West: OkEq Weekly eNews August 29, 2018 6 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OUT-West--OkEq-Weekly-eNew... The show continues throughout the month. ww.okeq.org Inclusion for People with Developmental Disabilities Saturdays at 1:00 p.m. Beginning after Labor Day Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4 St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Individuals with developmental disabilities are frequently marginalized and excluded from society at large, and this is no less true within the LGBTQ community. This group’s focus will be to help individuals create stronger community connections through building communication and social skills, as well as learning to respect social boundaries and norms. Members will agree upon no more than three outcomes for social development per individual. Members will work on practicing target behaviors while engaging in events within and without the Equality Center. Group sessions will last approximately 2.5 hours, occurring each Saturday @ 1pm. Neurodiversity Social Group Saturdays at 4:00 p.m. Beginning after Labor Day Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4 St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Do you find yourself over stimulated by large crowds or loud noises? Do you crave meaningful social interaction in a calm, safe environment? If you are living with a mental health diagnosis, are on the autism spectrum, or generally prefer calmer social events, then this is the place for you. Here, members will meet weekly on Saturdays @ 4pm to socialize and connect with individuals like themselves. Each week members will collectively decide on a different activity ranging from game nights, movie nights, outings, and many others. Art for the Heart Program: An all inclusive Arts Program Sundays at 1:00 p.m. Beginning after Labor Day Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4 St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Art is more than just pictures on the wall. Art helps people express themselves, find happiness, and it can help with mobility and dexterity. Art classes foster connections between individuals and helps reduce isolation many people 4/24/26, 4:34 PM �OUT West: OkEq Weekly eNews August 29, 2018 7 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OUT-West--OkEq-Weekly-eNew... experience. Please join us in making our community a more beautiful, meaningful place through the enrichment of art. Subjects will be elected by members from a range of topics including: glass fusing and jewelry making, mosaics, basket weaving, finger weaving, ceramics, acrylic painting, and quilting. This group is all inclusive, and encourages individuals from all age groups to come together for weekly sessions on Sundays @ 1pm. OkEq Teen Theatre Program Saturday, September 8, 1:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4 St., Tulsa, OK 74120 In this free program, participants ages 13-17 will choose a historical LGBT character and then experiment with creating monologues from historical data and their own imagination. Students will act out monologues and develop improvisational scenes for the performance. Participants will rehearse each Saturday beginning Sept. 8 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. The performance is slated for the afternoon of Oct. 27, and some extra rehearsals will be held the week of the show . Instructor: Julie Tattershall has a bachelor's degree in theatre from the University of Tulsa and a master's of human relations degree from the University of Oklahoma. She has directed more than 80 plays and has been instrumental in developing, creating and implementing touring programs throughout the state. Tattershall created an improvisational troupe that has performed more than 500 shows in the past 25 years. She received the 2012 Mary Kay Place Legacy Award from the Tulsa Awards for Theatre Excellence, funded by the George Kaiser Family Foundation, for lifetime achievement and contributions to the Tulsa theater community. She won the 2014 Hall of Honor award from the Oklahoma Community Theatre Association, in recognition of the outstanding contribution to the development of community theater in Oklahoma. Recently, she created “Aesop Afoot,” which is touring local schools through the Artists-in-Schools program. Please email Jose.vega@okeq.org with any questions OkEq Equality Youth Group: Alphabet Soup Saturday, September 8, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4 St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Join us for Alphabet SOUP, where all letters are welcome! Alphabet SOUP is dedicated to supporting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) youth by providing fun group activities, community, and 4/24/26, 4:34 PM �OUT West: OkEq Weekly eNews August 29, 2018 8 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OUT-West--OkEq-Weekly-eNew... volunteer opportunities. Alphabet SOUP’s primary goals are providing Services, Outreach, Unity, and Preparation for adulthood -- or SOUP -- to LGBTQIA+ youth ages 13-17. It will be every Saturday upstairs at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center! Alphabet SOUP is an out and about GSA that also encourages and supports selected teens who demonstrate leadership skills. Please email Jose.vega@okeq.org with any questions LGBT Women's Network September Happy Hour Monday, September 10, 5:00 p.m. In the Raw Brookside 3321 S. Peoria Ave., Tulsa, OK 74105 ***We decided to push our September happy hour back a week because of the holiday, just FYI! This month's sponsor is Day's Building Materials! Come mix and mingle with ladies you might not meet otherwise, make new business connections, and grow your personal network. We'll have light appetizers and don't forget to bring business cards to be entered into a drawing for a door prize! App, provided by: Thesis Research Study Please consider participating in my thesis research study examining the connection between lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) identity, community connection, and resilience! This study is approved by the institutional review board at Northeastern State University and under the supervision of my thesis chair, Dr. Steven Byers. In order to be eligible for the study, you must: Be 18 years of age at the time of completion 4/24/26, 4:34 PM �OUT West: OkEq Weekly eNews August 29, 2018 9 of 30 - https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OUT-West--OkEq-Weekly-eNew... Identify as LGBTQ+ To participate in the study, please complete the survey here . The survey will take about 20 to 30 minutes to complete. You can be entered to win a $25.00 Amazon gift card if you provide an email address at the end of the survey. This study is anonymous. The only identifying information which will be collected is demographic information, and will not specifically identify you. You will be asked to provide an email at the conclusion of the survey to be entered in the raffle if you so wish, but are not required to do so. Participation in this study is voluntary. If you wish to withdraw from the study, you may close the browser window at any time. If you do not want to answer a question, you may skip any question in this survey. If you have any questions, please contact Jordan Westcott ( Westcott@nsuok.edu ) or Dr. Steven Byers ( byerss@nsuok.edu ). We hope that you choose to participate in this study and share your experience! Community Dinner and Game Night in Partnership with Microsoft Thursday, September 13, 5:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 A free community family Game Night event at OKEQ, open to all! Single, married, or not interested, younger or older -- all are welcome! Dinners are sponsored by different welcoming organizations, with family-friendly games and activities sponsored by Microsoft. These events are intended to encourage and build friendships in the community. MisFEST Saturday, September 15, 6:00 p.m. River West Festival Park 2100 S. Jackson Ave., Tulsa, OK 74120 MisFEST – Tulsa’s first female-led festival – is heading into its second year with an all new line-up of regional acts and a national headliner – Katie Herzig. A producer, singer-songwriter and performer, all while being a proud supporter and member of the LGBTQ community, Herzig is fresh off the 2018 release of her sixth album, “Moment of Bliss.” Herzig tours the U.S. this summer for the first time in four years. She has performed at Bonnaroo and on VH1 and has toured extensively, both as a headliner and as support for artists such as Brandi Carlile, Sara Bareilles and Ingrid Michaelson. Herzig has always been very hands-on in the production of her own music, which has led to opportunities to co-write and produce music for other artists as well, including Ingrid Michaelson’s platinum-selling single “Girls Chase Boys.” The MisFEST line-up is dedicated to diversity and to showing that a strong female performer can never fit in a box. For more info or to purchase tickets, visit www.misfest.com. 4/24/26, 4:34 PM �OUT West: OkEq Weekly eNews August 29, 2018 10 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OUT-West--OkEq-Weekly-eNew... 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T\JLSAJOLT PRIZES F R 1sr, 2No AND 3Ro PLACE TEAMS & AFFLE PRIZES I 11 SAGE Summer Pool Parties Tuesday September 18, 10:00 a.m. 1938 E. 55th Pl., Tulsa, OK 74105 SAGE Tulsa will have its next pool party on Tuesday, September 18. Members can meet at the Equality Center and carpool to the pool party. Lunch at the pool party will be burgers and hot dogs. Participants are encouraged to bring side dishes, desserts, and drinks. The pool has a shallow end and also has railing with steps to ease getting into the pool. If you plan to attend, please RSVP to olivia.cotter@okeq.org or (918) 743-4297. The pool party will be held at 1938 E. 55th Place in Tulsa. Maps are available at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. The mission of SAGE Tulsa is to address issues related to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender aging. In partnership with its constituents and allies, SAGE Tulsa works to achieve a high quality of life for LGBT older adults; supports and advocates for their rights; fosters a greater understanding of aging in all communities; and promotes positive images of LGBT life in later years. SAGE Tulsa meets every Tuesday at 10 a.m. at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Follow SAGE on Facebook for all the latest updates and events. EBA Mixer Wednesday, September 19, 6:00 p.m. Hosted by Holiday Inn Tulsa City Center 17 W. 7th St., Tulsa, OK 74119 /t Holiday Inn· AN IHG• HOTEL Guests who stay at the Holiday Inn Tulsa City Center get the full Tulsa, OK experience. Our 4/24/26, 4:34 PM �OUT West: OkEq Weekly eNews August 29, 2018 12 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OUT-West--OkEq-Weekly-eNew... hotel's downtown Tulsa location places you minutes from exciting big-name music and sporting events at BOK Center and Tulsa Performing Arts Center, but also next door to quaint, historic neighborhoods and Utica Square Shopping Center.Though the hotel is within walking distance of ONEOK, The Williams Companies, Helmerich and Payne, IBM, JP Morgan Chase and other Tulsa, OK companies, Holiday Inn Tulsa City Center's complimentary downtown area hotel shuttle ensures you'll always have a ride. Oklahoma State University Medical Center, St. John and Hillcrest Hospitals are nearby the hotel as well. The hotel is also conveniently located within a few miles of University of Tulsa, Brady Theater, and Cains Ballroom. The location of Holiday Inn Tulsa City Center allows you to easily spend a day on a walking tour of Art Deco architecture, viewing Native American art at Gilcrease Museum or Western art at the Philbrook Museum. Warm nights are perfect for outdoor dining on Boulder Grill's patio, located within hotel. Let Holiday Inn Tulsa City Center be a fun getaway at our stunning downtown, full service hotel with great perks like our 24 hour airport shuttle. Enjoy our Fitness Center or swim under the stars in our sparkling, indoor pool with retractable roof and eco-friendly salt purification system. Come relax and enjoy a memorable stay at the Holiday Inn Tulsa City Center. Visit Holiday Inn City Center Online The Equality Business Alliance networking mixers are terrific venues for you to meet prospective clients. Mixers are open to non-members as well as EBA members. Be sure to bring business cards, business information, brochures, etc. Hosting a networking mixer is a great way to showcase your business. You may host at your establishment or use the Equality Center. If you would like to host a mixer: Please send an email to jose.vega@okeq.org - - - - - for more information. ALITY usiness Alliance www.fostercare-ok.org & Saint Francis 4/24/26, 4:34 PM �OUT West: OkEq Weekly eNews August 29, 2018 13 of 30 ~ https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OUT-West--OkEq-Weekly-eNew... I Community Services• Give hope. Change a life. Become a foster parent. Third Thursday in the Rainbow Room Thursday, September 20, 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 THIRD THURSDAYS IN THE RAINBOW ROOM is proud to present the fabulous Kara Staiger in her highly acclaimed Summer Stage cabaret production of ONWARD! Joining Kara will be Tulsa's favorite performers: Sam Briggs, Thomas Williams, Mike Pryor, Margaret Stahl, and Denise Hoey. Tracy Watson makes magic on the keys. Performances are scheduled every third Thursday of the month at 8:00 p.m. at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center, 621 East 4th Street, Tulsa OK . For tickets or more information, see okeq.org/store . 4/24/26, 4:34 PM �OUT West: OkEq Weekly eNews August 29, 2018 14 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OUT-West--OkEq-Weekly-eNew... Red State Resistance: Reproductive Justice in the Red State of Oklahoma Friday, September 21, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 73120 A new documentary focusing on the reproductive rights of people living in Oklahoma will be shown at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center in September. The Reproductive Justice Campus Action Network housed at the University of Central Oklahoma’s Women’s Research Center and BGLTQ+ Student Center has created a documentary intended to put a face to Oklahomans whose bodily autonomy has been affected. The documentary presents an opportunity for people to engage in an open conversation about issues that are often overlooked and disregarded. It gives viewers the chance to hear the experiences of people who live in Oklahoma. “We want to give a voice to the people who are affected by their reproductive rights being violated or who do not know or understand what reproductive justice is,” said Mickayla Fisher, coordinator of the Reproductive Justice Campus Action Network and the student volunteer coordinator. “These interviews are powerful, and the world needs to see the struggles of these men and women.” Oklahomans for Equality’s office manager, Olivia Cotter, is featured in the film. “If this film can ignite a flame for someone and give them the strength to stand up for themselves and others’ rights, then my team and this film have done their job,” Fisher said. “It has been rewarding seeing our documentary take shape and be able to share this experience with others.” Enid Pride 2018 Saturday, September 22, 12:00 - 5:00 p.m. Government Springs Park 600 E. Owen K. Garriott Rd., 1..,., ,1aa,1 2011 1ATUIH,&Y 1DTIMBID !!MD 12PM- SPM 4/24/26, 4:34 PM �OUT West: OkEq Weekly eNews August 29, 2018 15 of 30 Enid, OK 73701 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OUT-West--OkEq-Weekly-eNew... f~ ,..,,._.,_.,_....,,... ~ r;:-- " l l<ii----~ Join us Sept. 22 for Enid Pride! Our theme this year is Roaring Pride! As always, Enid Pride is a free, family-friendly event. Please invite friends and family. Vendor, sponsorship, and volunteer forms are available online at https://enidlgbtcoalition.org/enid-pride/ --- ----- ---- . i COYfflfMDn' tPRDfet PAIHt DUD,Glf , r&Mlll' JIH!IQ>ll' UO!Tlt,Bl': ~ nldlGBT ~ Coalition National Voter Registration Day Tuesday, September 25, 12:00 - 9:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 73120 National Voter Registration Day is a national holiday celebrating our democracy. It was first observed in 2012 and has been growing in popularity every year since. Held on the fourth Tuesday of September, National Voter Registration Day will be observed on Tuesday, September 25th this year. The holiday has been endorsed by the National Association of Secretaries of State ( NASS ). It is further supported by the National Association of State Election Directors ( NASED ). What It’s About Every year millions of Americans find themselves unable to vote because they miss a registration deadline, don’t update their registration, or aren’t sure how to register. National Voter Registration Day wants to make sure everyone has the opportunity to vote. On Tuesday September 25, 2018 volunteers and organizations from all over the country will “hit the streets” in a single day of coordinated field, technology and media efforts. National Voter Registration Day seeks to create broad awareness of voter registration opportunities to reach tens of thousands of voters who may not register otherwise. What It Involves • Volunteers in their community or workplace, at schools or public events, or anywhere can register people to vote. • Technology to help voters find registration drives nearby and register to vote online. • Local organizations, businesses and election offices engaged in their own communities. • Tens of thousands of voters registering to vote online and offline in a single day. What It Will Accomplish • Registering Voters: In 2016 over 750,000 voters used National Voter Registration Day to register to vote across all 50 states. • Mobilizing Volunteers: Each year the holiday’s growing number of local partners engage upwards to 10,000 local volunteers. • Educating Voters: Millions of voters need to register and re-register every year. By utilizing new technology and leveraging partners, we’ll educate Americans in all 50 states about how to register, sign up for election reminders, check their registration 4/24/26, 4:34 PM �OUT West: OkEq Weekly eNews August 29, 2018 16 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OUT-West--OkEq-Weekly-eNew... online, get mail ballots, learn about early voting and more. • Uniting for a Common Purpose: National Voter Registration Day is a day of civic unity. It’s an opportunity to set aside differences and celebrate democracy and the rights and opportunities we all share as Americans. Pride Day at the Tulsa State Fair Saturday, September 29, 12:00 p.m. Tulsa State Fair 4145 E. 21 St., Tulsa, OK 74114 Tulsa Pride invites you to turn the Tulsa State Fair rainbow! Come out and have fun at the Tulsa State Fair as our community celebrates LGBTQ+ Pride! This is a great chance to run into familiar faces and meet new ones. Don't forget to wear your pride attire to spread awareness and visibility of our presence in Tulsa! Grannies Sunday Brunch Sunday, September 30, 12:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 73120 GRANNIES GO COUNTRY!!! Grannies is an all-star satire event celebrating folk and inspirational music with live performances and drag personalities. It’s irreverent, but never sacrilegious, and always uplifting humor. Grannies remembers those days of going to grandma's house for Sunday Dinner. Rainbow Granny welcomes her granny pals Anita Richards, Kiesha Kye and Miss Gay Oklahoma America 2018 Shanel Sterling. Brunch and live entertainment provided. Tickets cost $25. Reserved tables for eight are available for $200. Mimosas and cash bar will be available. Purchase tickets now Pride Night at the Tulsa Roughnecks Game Saturday, October 6, 6:00 p.m. ONEOK Field 201 N. Elgin Ave., Tulsa, OK 74120 4/24/26, 4:34 PM �OUT West: OkEq Weekly eNews August 29, 2018 17 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OUT-West--OkEq-Weekly-eNew... Come on out to ONEOK Field on Saturday, October 6, 2018, for Margaritaville and Pride Night! Enjoy a night of goals and margaritas as the Roughnecks take on Rio Grande Valley Toros. Celebrate diversity and equality as we fly every identity flag and host a Roughnecks Pride March before the game led by the Roustabouts, the official supporters group of the Tulsa Roughnecks. Every ticket sold will benefit the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Special Drink Specials TBA Tickets are now available Call For Artists 2019 Deadline October 20, 2018 Oklahomans for Equality’s Allie Jensen Memorial Art Gallery at the Dennis R Neill Equality Center is accepting proposals for its 2019 exhibition calendar. Our gallery encourages emerging artists who create fresh, challenging work in all media to apply. Details Each chosen exhibit will be on display for approximately 30 days. OkEq will host an opening night reception for the artist(s) on the first Thursday of each month. Each exhibit is installed on the Tuesday prior. No additional works will be accepted after initial delivery. Works must be available for sale. There will be a 30 percent commission on works sold. Artists will also provide artwork labels (title, price, etc.) for each piece. A biography and artist statement are due on the first of the month prior to the exhibit for publicity purposes. How to Apply Proposals should include a paragraph or two about your vision for an exhibit, as well as five jpg images that represent your current work. All proposals must be submitted by email. Proposals incorporating the work of two artists or a small group are also acceptable. Artists who have not shown in the gallery before will be given priority consideration. Please let us know if your idea for an exhibit will require months to prepare or if you have calendar restrictions. We would also like to know if you could be ready to go quickly, as those early months are sometimes hard to fill. 4/24/26, 4:34 PM �OUT West: OkEq Weekly eNews August 29, 2018 18 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OUT-West--OkEq-Weekly-eNew... Deadline for submissions is October 20. Notifications will be sent out by November 10. Please submit proposals by e-mail to jose.vega@okeq.org , with the subject heading “OkEq gallery proposal" Council Oak Men's Chorale Rehearsals on Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m. Fellowship Congregational Church 2900 S. Harvard Ave., Tulsa, OK 74114 The Council Oak Men's Chorale is looking for new members to sing in our holiday concert! Come join a great group of guys who enjoy singing and changing our community through song. We are excited to have Elizabeth Curtis, a former artistic director of the chorale, back as our interim director for the holiday concert. Our holiday concert, “Don We Now...,” will be Dec. 4th, 6th and 7th at East Side Christian Church, 1438 S. Indianapolis Ave. If you aren't singing with us, plan on attending. You won't want to miss starting your holiday season with the Council Oak Men's Chorale. Volunteer of the Month Ashley Spaulding August 2018 4/24/26, 4:34 PM �OUT West: OkEq Weekly eNews August 29, 2018 19 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OUT-West--OkEq-Weekly-eNew... PERSONALITY ASSESSMENT IN AN UNDERSERVED POPULATION WE NEED YOUR HELP!!! The transgender community is traditionally underserved when it comes to mental health. Additionally, the field of psychology knows relatively little about the psychological characteristics and needs of the transgender community. We call on you to participate in a new research study examining what major psychological measures tell us about transgender individuals! YOU ARE ELIGIBLE IF YOU: ✓ Identify as transgender or gender nonconforming (e.g., gender nonbinary, genderqueer, gender fluid, etc.) ✓ Are 18-years-old or older ✓ Can read and write in English The study will take place at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center from 4-6pm and 7-9pm every Wednesday. It involves filling out questionnaires on a computer or paper and will take approximately two hours of your time. After completing the study, you will receive a $15.00 gift card. For questions or to participate. contact doctoral student researcher William Bryant: Email: william-bryant@utulsa.edu Cell Phone: 330 322-2442 hiss niv ucted as part of the student researcher' dissertatmn for the i al P-.ycho lo m. You're not alone YOU'RE NOT Support group for partners with HIV/ AIDS Do you have a partner who was recently diagnosed with HIV/AIDS? Have you found a community to process this life change with? Are you looking for support? As every airplane attendant says, “Put on your own oxygen mask before assisting others.” ALONE Having a partner with a life-threatening illness can take a toll on your well being. This group 4/24/26, 4:34 PM �OUT West: OkEq Weekly eNews August 29, 2018 20 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OUT-West--OkEq-Weekly-eNew... may help you to recognize and change your reactions to the new challenges that having a partner with HIV/AIDS might pose. We will meet weekly for 6 weeks to cover information on HIV/AIDS, process difficulties you may be having with your partner, learn new ways to cope with this change, foster healthier communication, prepare for the future, and better manage stress. If interested please email jose.vega@okeq.org - - - - - to join the group. You are not alone. Joe & Nancy McDonald Rainbow Library (~---~ - "C •IIKAf'°"""L FAST PACED A 1,FUWO •fTM flrO•CVlfVlltl \.[N'\ 111(1,• .. ._,.,,._.,,, , ......., ....... _., ....._..., 23 PEOPL£ WHO CHANGED THE WORlO SARAH PRAGER Find this selection and more by visiting the Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library. "Queer, There, and Everywhere: 23 People who Changed the World" By Sarah Prager A New York Public Library Best Book of 2017 * A Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Book for Teens 2017 This first-ever LGBTQ history book of its kind for young adults will appeal to fans of fun, empowering pop-culture books like Rad American Women A-Z and Notorious RBG. Three starred reviews! World history has been made by countless lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer individuals—and you’ve never heard of many of them. Queer author and activist Sarah Prager delves deep into the lives of 23 people who fought, created, and loved on their own terms. From high-profile figures like Abraham Lincoln and Eleanor Roosevelt to the trailblazing genderambiguous Queen of Sweden and a bisexual blues singer who didn’t make it into your history books, these astonishing true stories uncover a rich queer heritage that encompasses every culture, in every era. By turns hilarious and inspiring, the beautifully illustrated Queer, There, and Everywhere is for anyone who wants the real story of the queer rights movement. Equality Center Pride Store Transgender enamel pins are for sale at the OkEq Pride Store for $5. 4/24/26, 4:34 PM �OUT West: OkEq Weekly eNews August 29, 2018 21 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OUT-West--OkEq-Weekly-eNew... Be sure to "Like" the OkEq Pride Store Facebook page to keep up with the new items and new sale items Counseling Services OSU - Tulsa Counseling Services The Oklahoma State Tulsa Counseling Center is an LGBTQ+ affirming center located in Main Hall of OSU Tulsa. You do not have to be affiliated with OSU to benefit from these services! Our center offers clients from OKEQ 5 sessions free and each session following that is only 5 dollars. Each member of our counseling team receives additional training and supervision in LGBTQ+ issues and is excited to work with clients from OKEQ. Please contact us at 918-594-8568 for more information or to schedule an appointment. Sara Griffey Sara Griffey is a Clinical Counseling intern with Bellevue University. She has experience working with LGBT+ clients, homeless youth, individuals struggling with mood disorders, anxiety, and trauma. She currently works with survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. She welcomes the opportunity to work with persons with concerns related to nontraditional relationships (polyamory, kink, etc.), as well as the other areas listed above. She is passionate about advocacy and public policy in order to ensure that proper treatment is available for any individual seeking services. For appointments call or email Sara 918-928-2809 or sara@unitytulsa.com 4/24/26, 4:34 PM �OUT West: OkEq Weekly eNews August 29, 2018 22 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OUT-West--OkEq-Weekly-eNew... Allison Ikley-Freeman Allison Ikley-Freeman, LPC Candidate is passionate about assisting individuals who are a part of the LGBTQQIA+ community who experience a range of concerns and issues. Individual, youth, and adolescent counseling is available on a sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are available Mon-Thurs 12:30-6:00 p.m. and w alk in appointments are available. Appointments can be made by calling 918-280-9645 Regularly Scheduled Programming OkEq Board Meeting Monthly Meeting 7:00 p.m. Thursday, September 20 Dennis R. Neill Equality Center All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members August OkEq Art Exhibition The August Oklahomans for Equality showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature an exhibit of the works of Malinda Blank. The show continues throughout the month. 4/24/26, 4:34 PM �OUT West: OkEq Weekly eNews August 29, 2018 23 of 30 Family Ties Family Ties is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBTQ parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Family Ties, email jose.vega@okeq.org ----- . • LEGAL AID thi SERVICES OF = OKLAHOMA, INC. Lawyer in the Library September 12 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Lawyer in the Library is an opportunity to meet with a lawyer about topics such as family law (divorce, paternity, custody and child support), landlord/ tenant disputes, estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment is necessary. https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OUT-West--OkEq-Weekly-eNew... Challenging Beliefs in Nontraditional Relationships 1st & 3rd Monday of each month 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. This therapeutic discussion group provides a haven for individuals who engage in nontraditional relationship structures, with a focus on internal and social stigmas, personal belief systems, and the struggles surrounding this population. This group is open to individuals who take part in ethically nonmonogamous relationships (polyamory, swinging) and kink relationships. The Oklahoma Poly Network is a proud supporter of this group. Live Free! Coming Out Workshop 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 6:30-7:30 p.m. Are you planning to come out? Maybe you have just recently come out? Join us for a coming out discussion group meeting in the History Project Room. It's free! This course is designed for individuals coming to terms with their sexuality with presentations on how to come out to family, friends, and co-workers. Question and answer session in a supportive and informed environment. Facilitated by Allison Ikley-Freeman. Please contact ComingOut@OkEq.org --- --or call 918-743-4297 Non-Binary Support Group 2nd Tuesday of each 4/24/26, 4:34 PM �OUT West: OkEq Weekly eNews August 29, 2018 24 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OUT-West--OkEq-Weekly-eNew... month 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Free Yoga Class at OkEq Mondays 5:45 - 6:45 p.m. Enjoy a free class! These 60-minute, free Community Yoga classes are open to everyone of all levels. Each class is mindfully crafted to prepare the body for a peak pose in the arm balance, inversion, backbend or twist family. This class will connect the mind, body, and spirit through movement and breath. A new support group for folks who identify with non-binary genders, including but not limited to, genderqueer, genderfluid, agender, bigender, neutrois, genderflux, and more. This group will be a safe space to discuss our identities, receive support, and build a strong nonbinary community in Tulsa. For information contact Vic Wiener at vfwiener@gmail.com Sos Brought to You Bi the Letter B 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Bisexual support group at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Tell all your friends. The group is open to all bi/pan/queer/ fluid+ folks and their allies. Facilitators Daniel & Haley SECULAR ORGANIZATIONS FOR SOBRIETY SOS Group Mondays 7:00 pm Asexual Meeting 2nd & 4th Tuesday of every month 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. It's the A in LGBTQA. Come join us for an affirming, open discussion at this peer-led group for individuals 18 and over who identify as asexual or are interested in discussing asexual issues. This a place for asexuals to form community. Be a part of the first Tulsa This open Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) Recovery and Sobriety Group meets every Monday at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information, visit www.SOSTulsa.org Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 No Shade for Plus Every Thursday 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. 4/24/26, 4:34 PM �OUT West: OkEq Weekly eNews August 29, 2018 25 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OUT-West--OkEq-Weekly-eNew... asexual group. sao-e ~~~~:~~! c) ~ LGBT Elders We refuse to be invisible SAGE Tulsa Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan A new support group to bring together people who have found they are HIV positive and those who have been living with HIV for many years. The group will provide support, Education, Social activities and so much more. The group will be here at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center to provide a safe place to discuss issues and meet other people who are navigating their lives being PLUS. Lambda AlAnon Group Every Friday 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. This open Al-Anon group meets at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center every Friday at 7:00 pm. Contact 918.743.2754 for more information. t_ ~ . v Tulsa Writers, In k.'--" <1Y' at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center ~ • ,:; 'i' -@ -I Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. (First time interview required before attending) Email alex.wade@okeq.org The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. Tulsa Writers, Ink. 1st & 3rd Saturday of each month 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. An LGBT inclusive group of writers providing support and resources to authors and writers regardless of where they are in their writing career. Intimate Partner Violence & Sexual Assault Survivor Support Group 2nd & 4th Thursday of each month 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. This support and educational group is for individuals who have survived domestic violence and are ready to explore their personal healing process and find 4/24/26, 4:34 PM �OUT West: OkEq Weekly eNews August 29, 2018 26 of 30 Game Night Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno Children/Siblings of Trans*/NonBinary Individuals Support Group This program is for youth ages 8-18 that have trans* parents or siblings. This group will provide support, education and social opportunities for those living with trans* family members. Attendees must have approval from the facilitator to participate. Please contact Amanda at 918-902-4625. https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OUT-West--OkEq-Weekly-eNew... Survivors of Incest Anonymous hope and to discuss their experiences, share ideas, and provide emotional support for one another. Every Saturday 12:00 - 2:30 p.m. SIA strives to empower those who have survived childhood sexual abuse (who are not abusing any child), who want to become survivors and thrivers. For more information, visit siawso.org Partners of Trans*/NonBinary Individuals Support Group Adult Survivors of Childhood Trauma. Sundays @ 4:00 p.m. LGBTQ individuals have a higher risk of experiencing trauma at an early age and these experiences of abuse, bullying, and stigmatization in youth can affect life as an adult. The primary focus of this group will be to teach people how to recognize their trauma and how to use healthy coping skills to deal with the effects. Members will be encouraged to build an internal network with other participants to provide each other with emotional and social support during weekly meetings held on Sundays @ 4pm. The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for partners of transgender and non-binary individuals. Ages 18+. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Please contact Amanda at 918-902-4625. Art for the Heart: An all Inclusive 4/24/26, 4:34 PM �OUT West: OkEq Weekly eNews August 29, 2018 27 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OUT-West--OkEq-Weekly-eNew... Arts Program Sundays @ 1:00 p.m. Beginning after Labor Day Inclusion for People with Developmental Disabilities Saturdays @ 1:00 p.m. Beginning after Labor Day Individuals with developmental disabilities are frequently marginalized and excluded from society at large, and this is no less true within the LGBTQ community. This group’s focus will be to help individuals create stronger community connections through building communication and social skills, as well as learning to respect social boundaries and norms. Members will agree upon no more than three outcomes for social development per individual. Members will work on practicing target behaviors while engaging in events within and without the Equality Center. Group sessions will last approximately 2.5 hours, occurring each Saturday @ 1pm. Neurodiversity Social Group Saturdays @ 4:00 p.m. Beginning after Labor Day Do you find yourself over stimulated by large crowds or loud noises? Do you crave meaningful social interaction in a calm, safe environment? If you are living with a mental health diagnosis, are on the autism spectrum, or generally prefer calmer social events, then this is the place for you. Here, members will meet weekly on Saturdays @ 4pm to socialize and connect with individuals like themselves. Each week members will collectively decide on a different activity ranging from game nights, movie nights, outings, and many others. Art is more than just pictures on the wall. Art helps people express themselves, find happiness, and it can help with mobility and dexterity. Art classes foster connections between individuals and helps reduce isolation many people experience. Please join us in making our community a more beautiful, meaningful place through the enrichment of art. Subjects will be elected by members from a range of topics including: glass fusing and jewelry making, mosaics, basket weaving, finger weaving, ceramics, acrylic painting, and quilting. This group is all inclusive, and encourages individuals from all age groups to come together for weekly sessions on Sundays @ 1pm. LGBTQ+ History: Interviewees Wanted By appointment Do you feel like you have something to say about your life as an LGBTQ+ individual? Recording the history of the LGBTQ+ community is currently a feature of programming at 4/24/26, 4:34 PM �OUT West: OkEq Weekly eNews August 29, 2018 28 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OUT-West--OkEq-Weekly-eNew... the Equality Center. This program is designed to supplement and further complete our collective history by interviewing participants to further investigate past and present features of LGBTQ+ life and identity. Interviewees will sit down face to face and be asked a series of questions in regards to their person lives and experiences. All information gathered will be added to the existing archive. Please contact Ely at burgesej@nsuok.edu to set up your appointment. Community Partners health outreach prevention education, Inc. EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and community. Workforce Oklahoma Access Point Open every day Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-by-step instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 7 pm Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. 4/24/26, 4:34 PM �OUT West: OkEq Weekly eNews August 29, 2018 29 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OUT-West--OkEq-Weekly-eNew... OkEq Staff Toby Jenkins CEO / Executive Director Jose Vega Program Director Olivia Cotter Office Manager Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org Jose.Vega@OkEq.org Olivia.Cotter@OkEq.org Alex Wade Volunteer & Pride Store Coordinator Alex.Wade@OkEq.org Tracy Allen Special Projects Tracy.Allen@OkEq.org OkEq Board and Trustees Executive Committee Stuart Ashworth, Esq., President Sharon Bishop-Baldwin, Vice President Jan Baldwin, Secretary Paul Allen, Treasurer Robin VanMeter, At Large Board of Directors Christopher Brecht-Smith, Esq. Rev. Geoffrey Brewster Alyssa Bryant, Esq. Sheena Grewal Darci Hazelwood, D.O. Marcia Keesee Board of Advisors Laura Arrowsmith, D.O. Peter Brennan Jamie Catlett Michael Farr Joann Frizell Andrew Gordon Amanda Lowe Jim Scholl Mikeal Vaughn William Vaughn Trustees 4/24/26, 4:34 PM �OUT West: OkEq Weekly eNews August 29, 2018 30 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OUT-West--OkEq-Weekly-eNew... Mike Redman, Esq. Chris Shoaf Al Triggs John Williams Visit our website < 1 1 <lo] J ' , Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt David Nelson Kris Wilmes View our events Contact us today Oklahomans for Equality Hours: Mon - Sat Noon-9 p.m. | Sun Noon-6 p.m. 621 East Fourth Street, Tulsa, OK 74120 08 4/24/26, 4:34 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/3cbad2ab3972d6738b9fa130eadf3b47.pdf 97334c5b42c2af3cb36e56899e68729c PDF Text Text Vote Now! OkEq Weekly eNews September 5, 2018 1 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Vote-Now--OkEq-Weekly-eNews... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews September 5th, 2018 MISSION: Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Donate Now! Visit our website Amazon Smile Shop Now! Get your house in order and help us get our house in order, too! Go to smile.amazon.com for your shopping needs, and Amazon will donate a portion to Oklahomans for Equality! 2018 OkEq Board Elections and Annual Meeting The annual meeting of Oklahomans for Equality is set for 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 6, at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Presently, ten seats on the Board of Directors are up for election. OkEq members present at the meeting will approve the recommended bylaws. • 4/24/26, 4:34 PM �Vote Now! OkEq Weekly eNews September 5, 2018 2 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Vote-Now--OkEq-Weekly-eNews... Oklahomans for equality Voting ends promptly on Sept. 6, at 7:00 pm. Click here to vote. Click here for recommended bylaws. George Kaiser Family Foundation Matching Grant 4/24/26, 4:34 PM �Vote Now! OkEq Weekly eNews September 5, 2018 3 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Vote-Now--OkEq-Weekly-eNews... Become a new donor to OkEq or a new member of Oklahomans for Equality today. All new member donations to Oklahomans for Equality will be matched by the George Kaiser Family Foundation. Find out more about membership with Oklahomans for Equality and learn how to make your donation today. G O GE KAIS R FAMILY FOU 'DA 10 A uppo n org n on o ul Commun y o nd on Third Thursday in the Rainbow Room Thursday, September 20, 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 THIRD THURSDAYS IN THE RAINBOW ROOM is proud to present the fabulous Kara Staiger in her highly acclaimed Summer Stage cabaret production of ONWARD! Joining Kara will be Tulsa's favorite performers: Sam Briggs, Thomas Williams, Mike Pryor, Margaret Stahl, and Denise Hoey. Tracy Watson makes magic on the keys. Performances are scheduled every third Thursday of the month at 8:00 p.m. at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center, 621 East 4th Street, Tulsa OK . For tickets or more information, see okeq.org/store . 4/24/26, 4:34 PM �Vote Now! OkEq Weekly eNews September 5, 2018 4 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Vote-Now--OkEq-Weekly-eNews... Grannies Sunday Brunch Sunday, September 30, 12:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 73120 GRANNIES GO COUNTRY!!! Grannies is an all-star satire event celebrating folk and inspirational music with live performances and drag personalities. It’s irreverent, but never sacrilegious, and always uplifting humor. Grannies remembers those days of going to grandma's house for Sunday Dinner. Rainbow Granny welcomes her granny pals Anita Richards, Kiesha Kye and Miss Gay Oklahoma America 2018 Shanel Sterling. Brunch and live entertainment provided. Tickets cost $25. Reserved tables for eight are available for $200. Mimosas and cash bar will be available. Purchase tickets now First Thursday Art Opening Thursday, September 6, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 The September Oklahomans for Equality showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature an exhibit of works by Micheal Jones in a show titled “Gods and Fools” beginning with a reception from 6 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 6, and continuing throughout the month. Since the age of 12, Micheal Jones has been an artist. In school, he 4/24/26, 4:34 PM �Vote Now! OkEq Weekly eNews September 5, 2018 5 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Vote-Now--OkEq-Weekly-eNews... was remembered as the guy who spent his extra time in the library studying the Renaissance; that sums up Micheal’s life in a nutshell. By the age of 16, he had sold his first painting, and within a few years, he was hanging one-man shows in every available venue, from banks and museums to community buildings. Micheal attained his master’s degree and began exhibiting in well-known juried national shows from Los Angeles to New York. He has a set of mezzotints in the State Museum of Yekaterinberg, Russia. “Gods and Fools” is a portfolio of works depicting ancient personalities in modern-day settings. Using young models in the confines of his studio and other settings, Micheal creates paintings that are both attractive and mildly erotic, much in the style of the pioneer of “earthly realism”: Caravaggio. By combining this theatrical dynamism with careful observation from life, Caravaggio achieved a gritty naturalism in both genre and religious scenes. Conversely, Micheal has chosen to portray his figures using his own contemporary Impressionistic style, which further emphasizes the fact that these figures are firmly entrenched in the modern era. His models often stare directly at the viewer and include the mundane details of modern life. The show continues throughout the month. ww.okeq.org Inclusion for People with Developmental Disabilities Saturdays at 1:00 p.m. Beginning after Labor Day Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4 St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Individuals with developmental disabilities are frequently marginalized and excluded from society at large, and this is no less true within the LGBTQ community. This group’s focus will be to help individuals create stronger community connections through building communication and social skills, as well as learning to respect social boundaries and norms. Members will agree upon no more than three outcomes for social development per individual. Members will work on practicing target behaviors while engaging in events within and without the Equality Center. Group sessions will last approximately 2.5 hours, occurring each Saturday @ 1pm. Neurodiversity Social Group Saturdays at 4:00 p.m. Beginning after Labor Day Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4 St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Do you find yourself over stimulated by large crowds or loud noises? Do you crave meaningful social interaction in a calm, safe environment? If you are living with a mental health diagnosis, are on the autism spectrum, or generally prefer calmer social events, then this is the place for you. Here, members will meet weekly on Saturdays @ 4pm to socialize and connect with individuals like themselves. Each week 4/24/26, 4:34 PM �Vote Now! OkEq Weekly eNews September 5, 2018 6 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Vote-Now--OkEq-Weekly-eNews... members will collectively decide on a different activity ranging from game nights, movie nights, outings, and many others. Art for the Heart Program: An all inclusive Arts Program Sundays at 1:00 p.m. Beginning after Labor Day Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4 St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Art is more than just pictures on the wall. Art helps people express themselves, find happiness, and it can help with mobility and dexterity. Art classes foster connections between individuals and helps reduce isolation many people experience. Please join us in making our community a more beautiful, meaningful place through the enrichment of art. Subjects will be elected by members from a range of topics including: glass fusing and jewelry making, mosaics, basket weaving, finger weaving, ceramics, acrylic painting, and quilting. This group is all inclusive, and encourages individuals from all age groups to come together for weekly sessions on Sundays @ 1pm. OkEq Teen Theatre Program Saturday, September 8, 1:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4 St., Tulsa, OK 74120 In this free program, participants ages 13-17 will choose a historical LGBT character and then experiment with creating monologues from historical data and their own imagination. Students will act out monologues and develop improvisational scenes for the performance. Participants will rehearse each Saturday beginning Sept. 8 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. The performance is slated for the afternoon of Oct. 27, and some extra rehearsals will be held the week of the show . Instructor: Julie Tattershall has a bachelor's degree in theatre from the University of Tulsa and a master's of human relations degree from the University of Oklahoma. She has directed more than 80 plays and has been instrumental in developing, creating and implementing touring programs throughout the state. Tattershall created an improvisational troupe that has performed more than 500 shows in the past 25 years. She received the 2012 Mary Kay Place Legacy Award from the Tulsa Awards for Theatre Excellence, funded by the George Kaiser Family Foundation, for lifetime achievement and contributions to the Tulsa theater community. She won the 2014 Hall of Honor award from the Oklahoma Community Theatre Association, in recognition of the outstanding contribution to the development of community theater in Oklahoma. Recently, she created “Aesop Afoot,” which is touring local schools through the Artists-in-Schools program. 4/24/26, 4:34 PM �Vote Now! OkEq Weekly eNews September 5, 2018 7 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Vote-Now--OkEq-Weekly-eNews... Please email Jose.vega@okeq.org with any questions OkEq Equality Youth Group: Alphabet Soup Saturday, September 8, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4 St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Join us for Alphabet SOUP, where all letters are welcome! Alphabet SOUP is dedicated to supporting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) youth by providing fun group activities, community, and volunteer opportunities. Alphabet SOUP’s primary goals are providing Services, Outreach, Unity, and Preparation for adulthood -- or SOUP -- to LGBTQIA+ youth ages 13-17. It will be every Saturday upstairs at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center! Alphabet SOUP is an out and about GSA that also encourages and supports selected teens who demonstrate leadership skills. Please email Jose.vega@okeq.org with any questions LGBT Women's Network September Happy Hour Monday, September 10, 5:00 p.m. In the Raw Brookside 3321 S. Peoria Ave., Tulsa, OK 74105 ***We decided to push our September happy hour back a week because of the holiday, just FYI! This month's sponsor is Day's Building Materials! Come mix and mingle with ladies you might not meet otherwise, make new business connections, and grow your personal network. We'll have light appetizers and don't forget to bring business cards to be entered into a drawing for a door prize! MEET LIKE-MINDED TULSA WOMEN - ~ - 1/1 . . I . & BUILD YOUR NETWORK \ , S E#P T E M B E R HAPPY .........-..... .. . . . .... HOU ,,ff C..J, . I .. 4/24/26, 4:34 PM �Vote Now! OkEq Weekly eNews September 5, 2018 8 of 32 fl/'''((tfl/, ,)rf.1/f''C l } t / https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Vote-Now--OkEq-Weekly-eNews... /1[ 1 ( '1- I/Fl 11( f, Jfzr (1u, Appl provided by: Thesis Research Study Please consider participating in my thesis research study examining the connection between lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) identity, community connection, and resilience! This study is approved by the institutional review board at Northeastern State University and under the supervision of my thesis chair, Dr. Steven Byers. In order to be eligible for the study, you must: Be 18 years of age at the time of completion Identify as LGBTQ+ To participate in the study, please complete the survey here . The survey will take about 20 to 30 minutes to complete. You can be entered to win a $25.00 Amazon gift card if you provide an email address at the end of the survey. This study is anonymous. The only identifying information which will be collected is demographic information, and will not specifically identify you. You will be asked to provide an email at the conclusion of the survey to be entered in the raffle if you so wish, but are not required to do so. Participation in this study is voluntary. If you wish to withdraw from the study, you may close the browser window at any time. If you do not want to answer a question, you may skip any question in this survey. If you have any questions, please contact Jordan Westcott ( Westcott@nsuok.edu ) or Dr. Steven Byers ( byerss@nsuok.edu ). We hope that you choose to participate in this study and share your experience! Community Dinner and Game Night in Partnership with Microsoft Thursday, September 13, 5:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 A free community family Game Night event at OKEQ, open to all! Single, married, or not interested, younger or older -- all are welcome! Dinners are sponsored by different welcoming organizations, with family-friendly games and activities sponsored by Microsoft. These events are intended to encourage and build friendships in the community. MisFEST 4/24/26, 4:34 PM �Vote Now! OkEq Weekly eNews September 5, 2018 9 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Vote-Now--OkEq-Weekly-eNews... Saturday, September 15, 6:00 p.m. River West Festival Park 2100 S. Jackson Ave., Tulsa, OK 74120 MisFEST – Tulsa’s first female-led festival – is heading into its second year with an all new line-up of regional acts and a national headliner – Katie Herzig. A producer, singer-songwriter and performer, all while being a proud supporter and member of the LGBTQ community, Herzig is fresh off the 2018 release of her sixth album, “Moment of Bliss.” Herzig tours the U.S. this summer for the first time in four years. She has performed at Bonnaroo and on VH1 and has toured extensively, both as a headliner and as support for artists such as Brandi Carlile, Sara Bareilles and Ingrid Michaelson. Herzig has always been very hands-on in the production of her own music, which has led to opportunities to co-write and produce music for other artists as well, including Ingrid Michaelson’s platinum-selling single “Girls Chase Boys.” The MisFEST line-up is dedicated to diversity and to showing that a strong female performer can never fit in a box. For more info or to purchase tickets, visit www.misfest.com. Visit www.misfest.com to use your EXCLUSIVE discount code “OKEQROCKS” to save $5 per ticket! Fowler ~ MISFESTMus1~HE1s IS SHE MUSIC A U T O M O T I V E : SEPT 15TH, 2018 + RIVER WEST FESTIVAL PARK+ TULSAJ OK INTERACTIVE ART INSTALLATIO S v,nn l!&Utf .a. cnnn Tnnrr~ AND MORE! 4/24/26, 4:34 PM �Vote Now! 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Participants are encouraged to bring side dishes, desserts, and drinks. The pool has a shallow end and also has railing with steps to ease getting into the pool. If you plan to attend, please RSVP to olivia.cotter@okeq.org or (918) 743-4297. The pool party will be held at 1938 E. 55th Place in Tulsa. Maps are available at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. The mission of SAGE Tulsa is to address issues related to lesbian, gay, bisexual and 4/24/26, 4:34 PM �Vote Now! OkEq Weekly eNews September 5, 2018 11 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Vote-Now--OkEq-Weekly-eNews... transgender aging. In partnership with its constituents and allies, SAGE Tulsa works to achieve a high quality of life for LGBT older adults; supports and advocates for their rights; fosters a greater understanding of aging in all communities; and promotes positive images of LGBT life in later years. SAGE Tulsa meets every Tuesday at 10 a.m. at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Follow SAGE on Facebook for all the latest updates and events. EBA Mixer Wednesday, September 19, 6:00 p.m. Hosted by Holiday Inn Tulsa City Center 17 W. 7th St., Tulsa, OK 74119 If Holiday Inn· AN IHG• HOTEL Guests who stay at the Holiday Inn Tulsa City Center get the full Tulsa, OK experience. Our hotel's downtown Tulsa location places you minutes from exciting big-name music and sporting events at BOK Center and Tulsa Performing Arts Center, but also next door to quaint, historic neighborhoods and Utica Square Shopping Center.Though the hotel is within walking distance of ONEOK, The Williams Companies, Helmerich and Payne, IBM, JP Morgan Chase and other Tulsa, OK companies, Holiday Inn Tulsa City Center's complimentary downtown area hotel shuttle ensures you'll always have a ride. Oklahoma State University Medical Center, St. John and Hillcrest Hospitals are nearby the hotel as well. The hotel is also conveniently located within a few miles of University of Tulsa, Brady Theater, and Cains Ballroom. The location of Holiday Inn Tulsa City Center allows you to easily spend a day on a walking tour of Art Deco architecture, viewing Native American art at Gilcrease Museum or Western art at the Philbrook Museum. Warm nights are perfect for outdoor dining on Boulder Grill's patio, located within hotel. Let Holiday Inn Tulsa City Center be a fun getaway at our stunning downtown, full service hotel with great perks like our 24 hour airport shuttle. Enjoy our Fitness Center or swim under the stars in our sparkling, indoor pool with retractable roof and eco-friendly salt purification system. Come relax and enjoy a memorable stay at the Holiday Inn Tulsa City Center. Visit Holiday Inn City Center Online The Equality Business Alliance networking mixers are terrific venues for you to meet prospective clients. Mixers are open to non-members as well as EBA members. Be sure to bring business cards, business information, brochures, etc. Hosting a networking mixer is a great way to showcase your business. You may host at your establishment or use the Equality Center. If you would like to host a mixer: Please send an email to jose.vega@okeq.org - - - - - for more information. E ALITY l - . ---- ... Business Alliance i 4/24/26, 4:34 PM �Vote Now! OkEq Weekly eNews September 5, 2018 12 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Vote-Now--OkEq-Weekly-eNews... www.fostercare-ok.org R ~ Saint Francis Community Services• Give hope. Change a life. Become a foster parent. Red State Resistance: Reproductive Justice in the Red State of Oklahoma Friday, September 21, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 73120 A new documentary focusing on the reproductive rights of people living in Oklahoma will be shown at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center in September. The Reproductive Justice Campus Action Network housed at the University of Central Oklahoma’s Women’s Research Center and BGLTQ+ Student Center has created a documentary intended to put a face to Oklahomans whose bodily autonomy has been affected. The documentary presents an opportunity for people to engage in an open conversation about issues that are 4/24/26, 4:34 PM �Vote Now! OkEq Weekly eNews September 5, 2018 13 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Vote-Now--OkEq-Weekly-eNews... often overlooked and disregarded. It gives viewers the chance to hear the experiences of people who live in Oklahoma. “We want to give a voice to the people who are affected by their reproductive rights being violated or who do not know or understand what reproductive justice is,” said Mickayla Fisher, coordinator of the Reproductive Justice Campus Action Network and the student volunteer coordinator. “These interviews are powerful, and the world needs to see the struggles of these men and women.” Oklahomans for Equality’s office manager, Olivia Cotter, is featured in the film. “If this film can ignite a flame for someone and give them the strength to stand up for themselves and others’ rights, then my team and this film have done their job,” Fisher said. “It has been rewarding seeing our documentary take shape and be able to share this experience with others.” Third Annual Stand Bi+ Me Rooftop Party Saturday, September 22, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 73120 OkEq's Brought To You Bi+ The Letter B invites you to our annual Stand Bi+ Me rooftop celebration for Bi+ Visibility Day 2018! Join us on the roof of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center as we recognize the Bisexual, Pansexual, Fluid, Queer, and all non-mono identities. We will have music, dancing, stories, refreshments. All are welcome, must be 21+ to drink. Celebrate with us and be seen! Brought To You Bi+ The Letter B serves the bi/pan/queer/fluid+ community of Tulsa through support groups and social events. Find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ groups/biprogramsOKEQ/. -------- Enid Pride 2018 Saturday, September 22, 12:00 - 5:00 p.m. Government Springs Park 600 E. Owen K. Garriott Rd., Enid, OK 73701 Join us Sept. 22 for Enid Pride! Our theme this year is Roaring Pride! As always, Enid Pride is a free, family-friendly event. Please invite friends and family. Vendor, sponsorship, and volunteer forms are available online at https://enidlgbtcoalition.org/enid-pride/ --- ----- -- -- . 1..,., ,1aa,1 2011 1ATUIH,&Y 1DTIM91D !!MD ~ /. m ~ 12PM- SPM eGYDNMl1ff 1PDIMe1 PADlt IMID,Olt MU11(, VOfDOllt1, JOOD & nJlllf rAMllV rlHIQll' 1101TrD8l': ~n!d~(iBT ~Coalition 4/24/26, 4:34 PM �Vote Now! OkEq Weekly eNews September 5, 2018 14 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Vote-Now--OkEq-Weekly-eNews... National Voter Registration Day Tuesday, September 25, 12:00 - 9:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 73120 National Voter Registration Day is a national holiday celebrating our democracy. It was first observed in 2012 and has been growing in popularity every year since. Held on the fourth Tuesday of September, National Voter Registration Day will be observed on Tuesday, September 25th this year. The holiday has been endorsed by the National Association of Secretaries of State ( NASS ). It is further supported by the National Association of State Election Directors ( NASED ). What It’s About Every year millions of Americans find themselves unable to vote because they miss a registration deadline, don’t update their registration, or aren’t sure how to register. National Voter Registration Day wants to make sure everyone has the opportunity to vote. On Tuesday September 25, 2018 volunteers and organizations from all over the country will “hit the streets” in a single day of coordinated field, technology and media efforts. National Voter Registration Day seeks to create broad awareness of voter registration opportunities to reach tens of thousands of voters who may not register otherwise. What It Involves • Volunteers in their community or workplace, at schools or public events, or anywhere can register people to vote. • Technology to help voters find registration drives nearby and register to vote online. • Local organizations, businesses and election offices engaged in their own communities. • Tens of thousands of voters registering to vote online and offline in a single day. What It Will Accomplish • Registering Voters: In 2016 over 750,000 voters used National Voter Registration Day to register to vote across all 50 states. • Mobilizing Volunteers: Each year the holiday’s growing number of local partners engage upwards to 10,000 local volunteers. • Educating Voters: Millions of voters need to register and re-register every year. By utilizing new technology and leveraging partners, we’ll educate Americans in all 50 states about how to register, sign up for election reminders, check their registration online, get mail ballots, learn about early voting and more. • Uniting for a Common Purpose: National Voter Registration Day is a day of civic unity. It’s an opportunity to set aside differences and celebrate democracy and the rights and opportunities we all share as Americans. Pride Day at the Tulsa State Fair Saturday, September 29, 12:00 p.m. 4/24/26, 4:34 PM �Vote Now! OkEq Weekly eNews September 5, 2018 15 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Vote-Now--OkEq-Weekly-eNews... Tulsa State Fair 4145 E. 21 St., Tulsa, OK 74114 Tulsa Pride invites you to turn the Tulsa State Fair rainbow! Come out and have fun at the Tulsa State Fair as our community celebrates LGBTQ+ Pride! This is a great chance to run into familiar faces and meet new ones. Don't forget to wear your pride attire to spread awareness and visibility of our presence in Tulsa! Pride Night at the Tulsa Roughnecks Game Saturday, October 6, 6:00 p.m. ONEOK Field 201 N. Elgin Ave., Tulsa, OK 74120 Come on out to ONEOK Field on Saturday, October 6, 2018, for Margaritaville and Pride Night! Enjoy a night of goals and margaritas as the Roughnecks take on Rio Grande Valley Toros. Celebrate diversity and equality as we fly every identity flag and host a Roughnecks Pride March before the game led by the Roustabouts, the official supporters group of the Tulsa Roughnecks. Every ticket sold will benefit the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Special Drink Specials TBA Tickets are now available Call For Artists 2019 Deadline October 20, 2018 Oklahomans for Equality’s Allie Jensen Memorial Art Gallery at the Dennis R Neill Equality Center is accepting proposals for its 2019 exhibition calendar. Our gallery encourages emerging artists who create fresh, challenging work in all media to apply. Details Each chosen exhibit will be on display for approximately 30 days. OkEq will host an opening night reception for the artist(s) on the first Thursday of each month. Each exhibit is installed on the Tuesday prior. 4/24/26, 4:34 PM �Vote Now! OkEq Weekly eNews September 5, 2018 16 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Vote-Now--OkEq-Weekly-eNews... No additional works will be accepted after initial delivery. Works must be available for sale. There will be a 30 percent commission on works sold. Artists will also provide artwork labels (title, price, etc.) for each piece. A biography and artist statement are due on the first of the month prior to the exhibit for publicity purposes. How to Apply Proposals should include a paragraph or two about your vision for an exhibit, as well as five jpg images that represent your current work. All proposals must be submitted by email. Proposals incorporating the work of two artists or a small group are also acceptable. Artists who have not shown in the gallery before will be given priority consideration. Please let us know if your idea for an exhibit will require months to prepare or if you have calendar restrictions. We would also like to know if you could be ready to go quickly, as those early months are sometimes hard to fill. Deadline for submissions is October 20. Notifications will be sent out by November 10. Please submit proposals by e-mail to jose.vega@okeq.org - - - - - , with the subject heading “OkEq gallery proposal" HARUV USA LECTURE SERIES Let's Get This Straight: Working Towards Protecting LGBTQ Children, Youth, and Their Families Monday, 11 .5.18 @ 7-8:30pm OU-Tulsa Schusterman Learning Center (campus map attached) FREE {for Socio/ Work professionals earning CEUs, 1.5 will be offered for $15 on site that evening} 4/24/26, 4:34 PM �Vote Now! OkEq Weekly eNews September 5, 2018 17 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Vote-Now--OkEq-Weekly-eNews... HARUB USA Lecture Series Monday, November 5, 7:00 p.m. OU - Tulsa Schusterman Learning Center 4502 E. 41st St., Tulsa, OK 74135 FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: kaseyrinehart@ou.edu 1.5 CEU's will be available Click here to register I Gerald P. Mallon, DSW, is the Julia Lathrop Professor of Child Welfare and the Associate Dean of Scholarship and Research at the Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College in New York City. For more than 43 years, Dr. Mallon has been a child welfare practitioner, advocate, educator, and researcher. Dr. Mallon was the first child welfare professional in the U.S. to research, write about, and develop programs for LGBTQ youth in child welfare settings. He has also written extensively about sexual orientation and gender identity expression . Dr. Mellon's scholarship and practice has been recognized through multiple awards including The Judge Richard Ware Award - Louisiana Children's Trust Fund; The New York State Citizens Coalition for Children Advocacy Award, the Hosteler-Habib Award, Family Equality Council; the Child Advocate of the Year Award - North American Council on Adoptable Children; and induction in 2014 as a Fellow of the American Academy of Social Work and Social Welfare. In 2017, Dr. Mallon was awarded the Adoption Excellence Award from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. He serves on numerous editorial boards of professional journals and is the Senior Editor of the professional journal, Child Welfare and the author or editor of more than twenty-four books. His most recent publications are: Social Work Practice with Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender People (3rd edition}, published by Routledge Press; and Child Welfare for the Twenty-first Century: A Handbook of Practices, Policies, and Programs {2nd edition}, co-edited with Peg Hess, published by Columbia University Press. In his role as the Executive Director of the National Center for Child Welfare Excellence, Dr. Mallon has traveled to all 50 stales, many territories and numerous tribes to deliver technica l assistance and training on a range of ch ild welfare related issues "particularly" as they relate to youth and to foster care. Dr. Mallon has lectured and worked extensively throughout the United States, and internationally in Argentina, Austral ia, Canada, Cuba, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, the Netherlands, Portugal, and the United Kingdom. Dr. Mallon earned his doctorate in Social Welfare from the City University of New York at Hunter College, holds an MSW from Fordham University and a BSW from 4/24/26, 4:34 PM �Vote Now! OkEq Weekly eNews September 5, 2018 18 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Vote-Now--OkEq-Weekly-eNews... Dominican College. Dr. Mallon also lives the talk he talks, in addition lo being a child welfare professional for his entire career, he has been a foster parent and is the adoptive parent of now grown ch ildren . Haruv USA at O U-Tulsa provides comprehensive, infer-professional education, training, and research in the prevention and treatment of ch ild abuse and neglect. It is a partnership between the Haruv Institute in Israel, the OU Anne and Henry Zarrow School of Social Work, and OU-Tulsa . Haruv USA at OU-Tulsa INTERNATIONAL CE TER OF EXCELLENCE & A RECOGNIZED LEADER IN THE FIELD OF CHILD MALTREATMENT Scout Pack 226 Meet and Greet Thursday, September 6, 6:00 p.m. Parish Church of St. Jerome 6205 W. King St., Tulsa, OK 74106 Introducing Pacb 226 An Inclusive Pacb for Boys. Girls and Kids from the CLBT Community We’re one of the only girl and boy Accepting Applications from Kids 5 to 11 Years Old pack in the Indian Nations’ Council, Scout Meetings: Thursda11s at 6:00 p.m. but are also “inclusive” of GLBT kids/ The Parish Church of St. Jerome, 205 W. King Street parents. (We are listed on the Scouts For More Information: www.TulsaPacb226.org for Equality website: https:// Contact us: TulsaPacb226@gmail.com www.scoutsforequality.org/ ------- - -- inclusive-units/ ) We now have our charter and permission from the Scouts National Headquarters to begin recruiting. Our feed school is Emerson, and we will be attending the Back to School night tonight (Friday, August 31 st ) but our kids will also be from other parts of the city. We are, of course, also needing Den Leaders. Den Leaders are usually the parents of the scout kids. They do have to undergo a back-ground clearance and take the required scout training. We’re accepting kids from the age of 5 to 11. Applications can be made online at: https:// my.bsa.us/488paa0226mb or folks can request a form: TulsaPack226@gmail.com Our website is www.TulsaPack226.org and of course we have a Facebook page: https:// www.facebook.com/groups/TulsaPack226 We have a Parents “Meet and Greet” scheduled next Thursday, September 6 th at 6:00 pm at the church: The Parish Church of St. Jerome, 205 W. King Street, Tulsa, 74106 . It would be great to get some of our kids from the GLBT community to join us. If you need any more information, please contact me: Fr. Dewayne Messenger, Pastor 4/24/26, 4:34 PM �Vote Now! OkEq Weekly eNews September 5, 2018 19 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Vote-Now--OkEq-Weekly-eNews... Chapter 226 Charter Rep and Chaplain Benefltting ~·~ The Imperf al Court of All Oklahoma presents 4/24/26, 4:34 PM �Vote Now! OkEq Weekly eNews September 5, 2018 20 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Vote-Now--OkEq-Weekly-eNews... Council Oak Men's Chorale Rehearsals on Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m. Fellowship Congregational Church 2900 S. Harvard Ave., Tulsa, OK 74114 The Council Oak Men's Chorale is looking for new members to sing in our holiday concert! Come join a great group of guys who enjoy singing and changing our community through song. We are excited to have Elizabeth Curtis, a former artistic director of the chorale, back as our interim director for the holiday concert. 4/24/26, 4:34 PM �Vote Now! OkEq Weekly eNews September 5, 2018 21 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Vote-Now--OkEq-Weekly-eNews... Our holiday concert, “Don We Now...,” will be Dec. 4th, 6th and 7th at East Side Christian Church, 1438 S. Indianapolis Ave. If you aren't singing with us, plan on attending. You won't want to miss starting your holiday season with the Council Oak Men's Chorale. PERSONALITY ASSESSMENT IN AN UNDERSERVED POPULATION WE NEED YOUR HELP!!! The transgender community is traditionally underserved when it comes to mental health. Additionally, the field of psychology knows relatively little about the psychological characteristics and needs of the transgender community. We call on you to participate in a new research study examining what major psychological measures cell us about cransgender individuals! YOU ARE ELIGIBLE IF YOU: ✓ Identify as transgender or gender nonconforming (e.g., gender nonbinary, genderqueer gender fluid, etc.) ✓ Are 18-years-old or older ✓ Can read and write in English The study will take place at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center from 4-6pm and 7-9pm every Wednesday. It involves filling out questionnaires on a computer or paper and will take approximately two hours of your time. After completing the study, you will receive a $15.00 gift card. For questions or to participate. contact doctoral student researcher W illiam Bryant: Email: william-bryant@utulsa.edu Cell Phone: (330) 322-2442 his study i bemg conducted as part of the student researcher's dissertation for the niver.si ofTulsa's Clini :ii Psycho lo!,'Y Pro ram. 4/24/26, 4:34 PM �Vote Now! OkEq Weekly eNews September 5, 2018 22 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Vote-Now--OkEq-Weekly-eNews... b6J You're not alone YOU'RE NOT ALONE Support group for partners with HIV/ AIDS Do you have a partner who was recently diagnosed with HIV/AIDS? Have you found a community to process this life change with? Are you looking for support? As every airplane attendant says, “Put on your own oxygen mask before assisting others.” Having a partner with a life-threatening illness can take a toll on your well being. This group may help you to recognize and change your reactions to the new challenges that having a partner with HIV/AIDS might pose. We will meet weekly for 6 weeks to cover information on HIV/AIDS, process difficulties you may be having with your partner, learn new ways to cope with this change, foster healthier communication, prepare for the future, and better manage stress. If interested please email jose.vega@okeq.org to join the group. You are not alone. ---- Joe & Nancy McDonald Rainbow Library ,........,........,.., ·- ..-.....,,,... ............... _____ ... ~ - 'o'(ltS,A?~L f"AST PACED A .. JTMJIIO•CU\.fVlltl \.(Nt, •1 , 1._f"V'W"O \• , .._..,_ 23 PEOPL[ WHO CHANGED THE WORlO SARAH PRAGER Find this selection and more by visiting the Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library. "Queer, There, and Everywhere: 23 People who Changed the World" By Sarah Prager A New York Public Library Best Book of 2017 * A Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Book for Teens 2017 This first-ever LGBTQ history book of its kind for young adults will appeal to fans of fun, empowering pop-culture books like Rad American Women A-Z and Notorious RBG. Three starred reviews! World history has been made by countless lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer individuals—and you’ve never heard of many of them. Queer author and activist Sarah Prager delves deep into the lives of 23 people who fought, created, and loved on their own terms. From high-profile figures like Abraham Lincoln and Eleanor Roosevelt to the trailblazing genderambiguous Queen of Sweden and a bisexual blues singer who didn’t make it into your history books, these astonishing true stories uncover a rich queer heritage that 4/24/26, 4:34 PM �Vote Now! OkEq Weekly eNews September 5, 2018 23 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Vote-Now--OkEq-Weekly-eNews... encompasses every culture, in every era. By turns hilarious and inspiring, the beautifully illustrated Queer, There, and Everywhere is for anyone who wants the real story of the queer rights movement. Equality Center Pride Store Transgender enamel pins are for sale at the OkEq Pride Store for $5. Be sure to "Like" the OkEq Pride Store Facebook page to keep up with the new items and new sale items Counseling Services OSU - Tulsa Counseling Services The Oklahoma State Tulsa Counseling Center is an LGBTQ+ affirming center located in Main Hall of OSU Tulsa. You do not have to be affiliated with OSU to benefit from these services! Our center offers clients from OKEQ 5 sessions free and each session following that is only 5 dollars. Each member of our counseling team receives additional training and supervision in LGBTQ+ issues and is excited to work with clients from OKEQ. Please contact us at 918-594-8568 for more information or to schedule an appointment. Sara Griffey Sara Griffey is a Clinical Counseling intern with Bellevue University. She has experience working with LGBT+ clients, homeless youth, individuals struggling with mood disorders, anxiety, and trauma. She currently works with survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. She welcomes the opportunity to work with persons with concerns related to nontraditional relationships (polyamory, kink, etc.), as well as the other areas listed above. She is passionate about advocacy and 4/24/26, 4:34 PM �Vote Now! OkEq Weekly eNews September 5, 2018 24 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Vote-Now--OkEq-Weekly-eNews... public policy in order to ensure that proper treatment is available for any individual seeking services. For appointments call or email Sara 918-928-2809 or sara@unitytulsa.com ---- Allison Ikley-Freeman Allison Ikley-Freeman, LPC Candidate is passionate about assisting individuals who are a part of the LGBTQQIA+ community who experience a range of concerns and issues. Individual, youth, and adolescent counseling is available on a sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are available Mon-Thurs 12:30-6:00 p.m. and w alk in appointments are available. Appointments can be made by calling 918-280-9645 Regularly Scheduled Programming OkEq Board Meeting Monthly Meeting 7:00 p.m. Thursday, September 20 Dennis R. Neill Equality Center All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members August OkEq Art Exhibition The August Oklahomans for Equality showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature an exhibit of the works of Malinda Blank. The show continues throughout the month. 4/24/26, 4:34 PM �Vote Now! OkEq Weekly eNews September 5, 2018 25 of 32 Family Ties Family Ties is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBTQ parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Family Ties, email jose.vega@okeq.org ---- . • LEGAL A1n th, SERVICES OF = OKLAHOMA, INC. Lawyer in the Library September 12 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Lawyer in the Library is an opportunity to meet with a lawyer about topics such as family law (divorce, paternity, custody and child support), landlord/ tenant disputes, estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment is necessary. https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Vote-Now--OkEq-Weekly-eNews... Challenging Beliefs in Nontraditional Relationships 1st & 3rd Monday of each month 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. This therapeutic discussion group provides a haven for individuals who engage in nontraditional relationship structures, with a focus on internal and social stigmas, personal belief systems, and the struggles surrounding this population. This group is open to individuals who take part in ethically nonmonogamous relationships (polyamory, swinging) and kink relationships. The Oklahoma Poly Network is a proud supporter of this group. Live Free! Coming Out Workshop 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 6:30-7:30 p.m. Are you planning to come out? Maybe you have just recently come out? Join us for a coming out discussion group meeting in the History Project Room. It's free! This course is designed for individuals coming to terms with their sexuality with presentations on how to come out to family, friends, and co-workers. Question and answer session in a supportive and informed environment. Facilitated by Allison Ikley-Freeman. Please contact ComingOut@OkEq.org - ---or call 918-743-4297 Non-Binary Support Group 2nd Tuesday of each month 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. A new support group for Brought to You Bi 4/24/26, 4:34 PM �Vote Now! OkEq Weekly eNews September 5, 2018 26 of 32 Free Yoga Class at OkEq Mondays 5:45 - 6:45 p.m. Enjoy a free class! These 60-minute, free Community Yoga classes are open to everyone of all levels. Each class is mindfully crafted to prepare the body for a peak pose in the arm balance, inversion, backbend or twist family. This class will connect the mind, body, and spirit through movement and breath. https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Vote-Now--OkEq-Weekly-eNews... folks who identify with non-binary genders, including but not limited to, genderqueer, genderfluid, agender, bigender, neutrois, genderflux, and more. This group will be a safe space to discuss our identities, receive support, and build a strong nonbinary community in Tulsa. For information contact Vic Wiener at vfwiener@gmail.com Sos the Letter B 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Bisexual support group at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Tell all your friends. The group is open to all bi/pan/queer/ fluid+ folks and their allies. Facilitators Daniel & Haley SECULAR ORGANIZATIONS FOR SOBRIETY SOS Group Mondays 7:00 pm Asexual Meeting 2nd & 4th Tuesday of every month 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. It's the A in LGBTQA. Come join us for an affirming, open discussion at this peer-led group for individuals 18 and over who identify as asexual or are interested in discussing asexual issues. This a place for asexuals to form community. Be a part of the first Tulsa asexual group. This open Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) Recovery and Sobriety Group meets every Monday at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information, visit www.SOSTulsa.org Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 No Shade for Plus Every Thursday 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. A new support group to bring together people who have found they are HIV • 4/24/26, 4:34 PM �Vote Now! OkEq Weekly eNews September 5, 2018 27 of 32 sage Advocacy& Services for LGBTElders We refuse to be invisible SAGE Tulsa Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Vote-Now--OkEq-Weekly-eNews... positive and those who have been living with HIV for many years. The group will provide support, Education, Social activities and so much more. The group will be here at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center to provide a safe place to discuss issues and meet other people who are navigating their lives being PLUS. A fo Lambda AlAnon Group Every Friday 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. This open Al-Anon group meets at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center every Friday at 7:00 pm. Contact 918.743.2754 for more information. ~"''~ ' .('?-, Tulsa Writers, Ink. at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center ~ Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. (First time interview required before attending) Email alex.wade@okeq.org The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. / -:- Tulsa Writers, Ink. 1st & 3rd Saturday of each month 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. An LGBT inclusive group of writers providing support and resources to authors and writers regardless of where they are in their writing career. Intimate Partner Violence & Sexual Assault Survivor Support Group 2nd & 4th Thursday of each month 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. 1'1=~~~ = - ® ~I Game Night Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Survivors of Incest This support and educational group is for individuals who have survived domestic violence and are ready to explore their personal healing process and find hope and to discuss their experiences, share ideas, and provide emotional 4/24/26, 4:34 PM �Vote Now! OkEq Weekly eNews September 5, 2018 28 of 32 Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno Children/Siblings of Trans*/NonBinary Individuals Support Group This program is for youth ages 8-18 that have trans* parents or siblings. This group will provide support, education and social opportunities for those living with trans* family members. Attendees must have approval from the facilitator to participate. Please contact Amanda at 918-902-4625. https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Vote-Now--OkEq-Weekly-eNews... Anonymous support for one another. Every Saturday 12:00 - 2:30 p.m. SIA strives to empower those who have survived childhood sexual abuse (who are not abusing any child), who want to become survivors and thrivers. For more information, visit siawso.org Partners of Trans*/NonBinary Individuals Support Group Adult Survivors of Childhood Trauma. Sundays @ 4:00 p.m. LGBTQ individuals have a higher risk of experiencing trauma at an early age and these experiences of abuse, bullying, and stigmatization in youth can affect life as an adult. The primary focus of this group will be to teach people how to recognize their trauma and how to use healthy coping skills to deal with the effects. Members will be encouraged to build an internal network with other participants to provide each other with emotional and social support during weekly meetings held on Sundays @ 4pm. The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for partners of transgender and non-binary individuals. Ages 18+. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Please contact Amanda at 918-902-4625. Art for the Heart: An all Inclusive Arts Program Sundays @ 1:00 p.m. Beginning after Labor Day 4/24/26, 4:34 PM �Vote Now! OkEq Weekly eNews September 5, 2018 29 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Vote-Now--OkEq-Weekly-eNews... ----Inclusion for People with Developmental Disabilities Saturdays @ 1:00 p.m. Beginning after Labor Day Individuals with developmental disabilities are frequently marginalized and excluded from society at large, and this is no less true within the LGBTQ community. This group’s focus will be to help individuals create stronger community connections through building communication and social skills, as well as learning to respect social boundaries and norms. Members will agree upon no more than three outcomes for social development per individual. Members will work on practicing target behaviors while engaging in events within and without the Equality Center. Group sessions will last approximately 2.5 hours, occurring each Saturday @ 1pm. Neurodiversity Social Group Saturdays @ 4:00 p.m. Beginning after Labor Day Do you find yourself over stimulated by large crowds or loud noises? Do you crave meaningful social interaction in a calm, safe environment? If you are living with a mental health diagnosis, are on the autism spectrum, or generally prefer calmer social events, then this is the place for you. Here, members will meet weekly on Saturdays @ 4pm to socialize and connect with individuals like themselves. Each week members will collectively decide on a different activity ranging from game nights, movie nights, outings, and many others. Art is more than just pictures on the wall. Art helps people express themselves, find happiness, and it can help with mobility and dexterity. Art classes foster connections between individuals and helps reduce isolation many people experience. Please join us in making our community a more beautiful, meaningful place through the enrichment of art. Subjects will be elected by members from a range of topics including: glass fusing and jewelry making, mosaics, basket weaving, finger weaving, ceramics, acrylic painting, and quilting. This group is all inclusive, and encourages individuals from all age groups to come together for weekly sessions on Sundays @ 1pm. LGBTQ+ History: Interviewees Wanted By appointment Do you feel like you have something to say about your life as an LGBTQ+ individual? Recording the history of the LGBTQ+ community is currently a feature of programming at the Equality Center. This program is designed to supplement and further 4/24/26, 4:34 PM �Vote Now! OkEq Weekly eNews September 5, 2018 30 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Vote-Now--OkEq-Weekly-eNews... complete our collective history by interviewing participants to further investigate past and present features of LGBTQ+ life and identity. Interviewees will sit down face to face and be asked a series of questions in regards to their person lives and experiences. All information gathered will be added to the existing archive. Please contact Ely at burgesej@nsuok.edu to set up your appointment. Community Partners health outreach prevention education, Inc. EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and community. Workforce Oklahoma Access Point Open every day Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-by-step instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 7 pm Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. OkEq Staff 4/24/26, 4:34 PM �Vote Now! OkEq Weekly eNews September 5, 2018 31 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Vote-Now--OkEq-Weekly-eNews... Toby Jenkins CEO / Executive Director Jose Vega Program Director Olivia Cotter Office Manager Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org Jose.Vega@OkEq.org Olivia.Cotter@OkEq.org Alex Wade Volunteer & Pride Store Coordinator Alex.Wade@OkEq.org Tracy Allen Special Projects Tracy.Allen@OkEq.org OkEq Board and Trustees Executive Committee Stuart Ashworth, Esq., President Sharon Bishop-Baldwin, Vice President Jan Baldwin, Secretary Paul Allen, Treasurer Robin VanMeter, At Large Board of Directors Christopher Brecht-Smith, Esq. Rev. Geoffrey Brewster Alyssa Bryant, Esq. Sheena Grewal Darci Hazelwood, D.O. Marcia Keesee Mike Redman, Esq. Chris Shoaf Al Triggs John Williams Board of Advisors Laura Arrowsmith, D.O. Peter Brennan Jamie Catlett Michael Farr Joann Frizell Andrew Gordon Amanda Lowe Jim Scholl Mikeal Vaughn William Vaughn Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt David Nelson Kris Wilmes 4/24/26, 4:34 PM �Vote Now! OkEq Weekly eNews September 5, 2018 32 of 32 Visit our website https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Vote-Now--OkEq-Weekly-eNews... View our events Contact us today Oklahomans for Equality Hours: Mon - Sat Noon-9 p.m. | Sun Noon-6 p.m. 621 East Fourth Street, Tulsa, OK 74120 o• 4/24/26, 4:34 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/1589c7d2d7dc3f001f7077c0b844dbb5.pdf 46996d3b89abc942d3e18cfd60d347be PDF Text Text Check Out the Rainbow Room 1 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Check-Out-the-Rainbow-Room-.h... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews September 12th, 2018 MISSION: Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Donate Now! Visit our website Amazon Smile Shop Now! Get your house in order and help us get our house in order, too! Go to smile.amazon.com for your shopping needs, and Amazon will donate a portion to Oklahomans for Equality! 4/24/26, 4:36 PM �Check Out the Rainbow Room 2 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Check-Out-the-Rainbow-Room-.h... - F OR DISTRICT JUDGE ELECTBRECHT.COM George Kaiser Family Foundation Matching Grant Become a new donor to OkEq or a new member of Oklahomans for Equality today. All new member donations to Oklahomans for Equality will be matched by the George Kaiser Family Foundation. Find out more about membership with Oklahomans for Equality and learn how to make your donation today. G O GE KAIS R FAMILY FOU 'DA 10 A upport1n org n, ion o ul Community Found ion Third Thursday in the Rainbow Room 4/24/26, 4:36 PM �Check Out the Rainbow Room 3 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Check-Out-the-Rainbow-Room-.h... Thursday, September 20, 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 THIRD THURSDAYS IN THE RAINBOW ROOM is proud to present the fabulous Kara Staiger in her highly acclaimed Summer Stage cabaret production of ONWARD! Joining Kara will be Tulsa's favorite performers: Sam Briggs, Thomas Williams, Mike Pryor, Margaret Stahl, and Denise Hoey. Tracy Watson makes magic on the keys. Performances are scheduled every third Thursday of the month at 8:00 p.m. at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center, 621 East 4th Street, Tulsa OK . For tickets or more information, see okeq.org/store . Grannies Sunday Brunch Sunday, September 30, 12:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 GRANNIES GO COUNTRY!!! 4/24/26, 4:36 PM �Check Out the Rainbow Room 4 of 32 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Check-Out-the-Rainbow-Room-.h... Grannies is an all-star satire event celebrating folk and inspirational music with live performances and drag personalities. It’s irreverent, but never sacrilegious, and always uplifting humor. Grannies remembers those days of going to grandma's house for Sunday Dinner. Rainbow Granny welcomes her granny pals Anita Richards, Kiesha Kye and Miss Gay Oklahoma America 2018 Shanel Sterling. Brunch and live entertainment provided. Tickets cost $25. Reserved tables for eight are available for $200. Mimosas and cash bar will be available. Purchase tickets now • Lawyer in the Library Wednesday, September 12, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 LEGALAID , ~ SERVICES OF Lawyer in the Library is an opportunity to meet with a lawyer about topics such as family law (divorce, paternity, custody, child support), landlord/tenant, estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment necessary. = OKLAHOMA, INC. Mindfulness Event Friday, September 14, 12:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Mindfulness - a mental state achieved by focusing one's awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one's feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations, used as a therapeutic technique. This event is A part of the National Suicide prevention week We will cover how the participant can take care of themselves, through positive affirmations, visualization and meditation, along with Native American herbs. We will finish the mindfulness with a Native American Talking circle . This group will be facilitated by John Co-Cke and Splendalee Delight , a prevention specialist with the Muscogee (Creek) Nation. 4/24/26, 4:36 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/3b444e190698eddea3db5b02ad2c21be.pdf f5e73115ddfba1e9c2542db492547378 PDF Text Text Come to Grannies Sunday Brunch 1 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-to-Grannies-Sunday-Brunc... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews September 19th, 2018 MISSION: Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Donate Now! Visit our website Amazon Smile Shop Now! Get your house in order and help us get our house in order, too! Go to smile.amazon.com for your shopping needs, and Amazon will donate a portion to Oklahomans for Equality! 4/24/26, 4:37 PM �Come to Grannies Sunday Brunch 2 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-to-Grannies-Sunday-Brunc... I ELECTBRECHT .COM George Kaiser Family Foundation Matching Grant Become a new donor to OkEq or a new member of Oklahomans for Equality today. All new member donations to Oklahomans for Equality will be matched by the George Kaiser Family Foundation. Find out more about membership with Oklahomans for Equality and learn how to make your donation today. G O GE KAIS R FAMILY -ou 'DA 10 A uppo 1n org n on o ul Community Fo n Third Thursday in the Rainbow Room Thursday, September 20, 8:00 p.m. 4/24/26, 4:37 PM �Come to Grannies Sunday Brunch 3 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-to-Grannies-Sunday-Brunc... Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 THIRD THURSDAYS IN THE RAINBOW ROOM is proud to present the fabulous Kara Staiger in her highly acclaimed Summer Stage cabaret production of ONWARD! Joining Kara will be Tulsa's favorite performers: Sam Briggs, Thomas Williams, Mike Pryor, Margaret Stahl, and Denise Hoey. Tracy Watson makes magic on the keys. Performances are scheduled every third Thursday of the month at 8:00 p.m. at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center, 621 East 4th Street, Tulsa OK . For tickets or more information, see okeq.org/store . Grannies Sunday Brunch Sunday, September 30, 12:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 GRANNIES GO COUNTRY!!! Grannies is an all-star satire event 4/24/26, 4:37 PM �Come to Grannies Sunday Brunch 4 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-to-Grannies-Sunday-Brunc... celebrating folk and inspirational music with live performances and drag personalities. It’s irreverent, but never sacrilegious, and always uplifting humor. Grannies remembers those days of going to grandma's house for Sunday Dinner. Rainbow Granny welcomes her granny pals Anita Richards, Kiesha Kye and Miss Gay Oklahoma America 2018 Shanel Sterling. Brunch and live entertainment provided. Tickets cost $25. Reserved tables for eight are available for $200. Mimosas and cash bar will be available. Purchase tickets now Thesis Research Study Please consider participating in my thesis research study examining the connection between lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) identity, community connection, and resilience! This study is approved by the institutional review board at Northeastern State University and under the supervision of my thesis chair, Dr. Steven Byers. In order to be eligible for the study, you must: Be 18 years of age at the time of completion Identify as LGBTQ+ To participate in the study, please complete the survey here . The survey will take about 20 to 30 minutes to complete. You can be entered to win a $25.00 Amazon gift card if you provide an email address at the end of the survey. This study is anonymous. The only identifying information which will be collected is demographic information, and will not specifically identify you. You will be asked to provide an email at the conclusion of the survey to be entered in the raffle if you so wish, but are not required to do so. Participation in this study is voluntary. If you wish to withdraw from the study, you may close the browser window at any time. If you do not want to answer a question, you may skip any question in this survey. If you have any questions, please contact Jordan Westcott ( Westcott@nsuok.edu ) or Dr. Steven Byers ( byerss@nsuok.edu ). We hope that you choose to participate in this study and share your experience! Free Flu Shots at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Tuesday, September 25, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 4/24/26, 4:37 PM �Come to Grannies Sunday Brunch 5 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-to-Grannies-Sunday-Brunc... Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Stop by the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center during your lunch break for your free Flu Shot provided by Walgreens Sitting with the Soul Meditations Saturday, September 29, 3:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 All Are Welcome “if the ocean can calm itself, so can you. we are both salt water mixed with air.” -meditation by Nayyirah Waheed The Oklahomans for Equality and Ocean’s Echo Wellness are collaborating to offer biweekly meditation sessions. Join Lanette Clark , Certified Reiki Practioner, for guided meditations intended to relax, comfort and heal the physical, mental and emotional well-being of each participant. Sessions will combine various meditation techniques to find awareness, achieve a peaceful state and deep relaxation. Ms. Clark will incorporate aromatherapy, healing crystals, sound therapy and Reiki to assist participants in their meditative process. Sitting with the Soul is a donation-based program. A portion of donated funds will be given to the Oklahomans for Equality. These sessions are open to anyone who wishes to join. Whether you are new to meditation or a person who meditates daily, this is a space in which you are fully accepted and loved. Please bring a bottle of water and wear loose clothing. A mat and cushion will be provided to each participant. For additional information, please contact Lanette Clark at lanette@oceansecho.com . EBA Mixer Wednesday, September 19, 6:00 p.m. Hosted by Holiday Inn Tulsa City Center 17 W. 7th St., Tulsa, OK 74119 /t Holiday Inn· AN I G• HOTEL Guests who stay at the Holiday Inn Tulsa City Center get the full Tulsa, OK experience. Our hotel's downtown Tulsa location places you minutes from exciting big-name music and sporting events at BOK Center and Tulsa Performing Arts Center, but also next door to quaint, historic neighborhoods and Utica Square Shopping Center.Though the hotel is within walking distance of ONEOK, The Williams Companies, Helmerich and Payne, IBM, JP Morgan Chase and other Tulsa, OK companies, Holiday Inn Tulsa City Center's complimentary downtown area hotel shuttle ensures you'll always have a ride. Oklahoma State University Medical Center, St. John and Hillcrest Hospitals are nearby the hotel as well. The hotel is also conveniently located within a few miles of University of Tulsa, Brady Theater, and Cains Ballroom. 4/24/26, 4:37 PM �Come to Grannies Sunday Brunch 6 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-to-Grannies-Sunday-Brunc... The location of Holiday Inn Tulsa City Center allows you to easily spend a day on a walking tour of Art Deco architecture, viewing Native American art at Gilcrease Museum or Western art at the Philbrook Museum. Warm nights are perfect for outdoor dining on Boulder Grill's patio, located within hotel. Let Holiday Inn Tulsa City Center be a fun getaway at our stunning downtown, full service hotel with great perks like our 24 hour airport shuttle. Enjoy our Fitness Center or swim under the stars in our sparkling, indoor pool with retractable roof and eco-friendly salt purification system. Come relax and enjoy a memorable stay at the Holiday Inn Tulsa City Center. Visit Holiday Inn City Center Online The Equality Business Alliance networking mixers are terrific venues for you to meet prospective clients. Mixers are open to non-members as well as EBA members. Be sure to bring business cards, business information, brochures, etc. Hosting a networking mixer is a great way to showcase your business. You may host at your establishment or use the Equality Center. If you would like to host a mixer: Please send an email to jose.vega@okeq.org - - - - - for more information. E UALITY Business Alliance www.fostercare-ok.org 17 ~ Saint Francis Community Services• Give hope. Change a life. Become a foster parent. 4/24/26, 4:37 PM �Come to Grannies Sunday Brunch 7 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-to-Grannies-Sunday-Brunc... Learn more at www.fostercare-ok.org or call 877-263-1890 Red State Resistance: Reproductive Justice in the Red State of Oklahoma Friday, September 21, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 The Roe Fund, The Reproductive Justice Campus Action Network, and Planned Parenthood will be sharing information before the film screening. A new documentary focusing on the reproductive rights of people living in Oklahoma will be shown at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center in September. The Reproductive Justice Campus Action Network housed at the University of Central Oklahoma’s Women’s Research Center and BGLTQ+ Student Center has created a documentary intended to put a face to Oklahomans whose bodily autonomy has been affected. The documentary presents an opportunity for people to engage in an open conversation about issues that are often overlooked and disregarded. It gives viewers the chance to hear the experiences of people who live in Oklahoma. “We want to give a voice to the people who are affected by their reproductive rights being violated or who do not know or understand what reproductive justice is,” said Mickayla Fisher, coordinator of the Reproductive Justice Campus Action Network and the student volunteer coordinator. “These interviews are powerful, and the world needs to see the struggles of these men and women.” Oklahomans for Equality’s office manager, Olivia Cotter, is featured in the film. “If this film can ignite a flame for someone and give them the strength to stand up for themselves and others’ rights, then my team and this film have done their job,” Fisher said. “It has been rewarding seeing our documentary take shape and be able to share this experience with others.” Third Annual Stand Bi+ Me Rooftop Party Saturday, September 22, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 4/24/26, 4:37 PM �Come to Grannies Sunday Brunch 8 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-to-Grannies-Sunday-Brunc... OkEq's Brought To You Bi+ The Letter B invites you to our annual Stand Bi+ Me rooftop celebration for Bi+ Visibility Day 2018! Join us on the roof of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center as we recognize the Bisexual, Pansexual, Fluid, Queer, and all non-mono identities. We will have music, dancing, stories, refreshments. All are welcome, must be 21+ to drink. Celebrate with us and be seen! Brought To You Bi+ The Letter B serves the bi/pan/queer/fluid+ community of Tulsa through support groups and social events. Find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ groups/biprogramsOKEQ/. ------- Enid Pride 2018 Saturday, September 22, 12:00 - 5:00 p.m. Government Springs Park 600 E. Owen K. Garriott Rd., Enid, OK 73701 Join us Sept. 22 for Enid Pride! Our theme this year is Roaring Pride! As always, Enid Pride is a free, family-friendly event. Please invite friends and family. Vendor, sponsorship, and volunteer forms are available online at https://enidlgbtcoalition.org/enid-pride/ --- ----- -- -- . National Voter Registration Day Tuesday, September 25, 12:00 - 9:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 National Voter Registration Day is a national holiday celebrating our democracy. It was first observed in 2012 and has been growing in popularity every year since. Held on the fourth Tuesday of September, National Voter Registration Day will be observed on Tuesday, September 25th this year. The holiday has been endorsed by the National Association of Secretaries of State ( NASS ). It is further supported by the National Association of State Election Directors ( NASED ). What It’s About Every year millions of Americans find themselves unable to vote because they miss a registration deadline, don’t update their registration, or aren’t sure how to register. National Voter Registration Day wants to make sure everyone has the opportunity to vote. On Tuesday September 25, 2018 volunteers and organizations from all over the country will “hit the 4/24/26, 4:37 PM �Come to Grannies Sunday Brunch 9 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-to-Grannies-Sunday-Brunc... streets” in a single day of coordinated field, technology and media efforts. National Voter Registration Day seeks to create broad awareness of voter registration opportunities to reach tens of thousands of voters who may not register otherwise. What It Involves • Volunteers in their community or workplace, at schools or public events, or anywhere can register people to vote. • Technology to help voters find registration drives nearby and register to vote online. • Local organizations, businesses and election offices engaged in their own communities. • Tens of thousands of voters registering to vote online and offline in a single day. What It Will Accomplish • Registering Voters: In 2016 over 750,000 voters used National Voter Registration Day to register to vote across all 50 states. • Mobilizing Volunteers: Each year the holiday’s growing number of local partners engage upwards to 10,000 local volunteers. • Educating Voters: Millions of voters need to register and re-register every year. By utilizing new technology and leveraging partners, we’ll educate Americans in all 50 states about how to register, sign up for election reminders, check their registration online, get mail ballots, learn about early voting and more. • Uniting for a Common Purpose: National Voter Registration Day is a day of civic unity. It’s an opportunity to set aside differences and celebrate democracy and the rights and opportunities we all share as Americans. Pride Day at the Tulsa State Fair Saturday, September 29, 12:00 p.m. Tulsa State Fair 4145 E. 21 St., Tulsa, OK 74114 Tulsa Pride invites you to turn the Tulsa State Fair rainbow! Come out and have fun at the Tulsa State Fair as our community celebrates LGBTQ+ Pride! This is a great chance to run into familiar faces and meet new ones. Don't forget to wear your pride attire to spread awareness and visibility of our presence in Tulsa! OkEq will have a booth in the Expo Center during the fair. Stop by and say hi! Guys Dine Too Tuesday, October 2, 6:30 p.m. Redrock Canyon Grill 9916 Riverside Pkwy., Tulsa, OK 74137 Please RSVP to Richard Haley at GuysDineToo@gmail.com 4/24/26, 4:37 PM �Come to Grannies Sunday Brunch 10 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-to-Grannies-Sunday-Brunc... Visit Redrock Canyon Grill on line to learn more Join us nightly on Riverside Parkway and the banks of the Arkansas River. Before dining, enjoy a drink with friends and grab some crispy buffalo shrimp or the stuffed poblano pepper, or enjoy a romantic dinner. Our wood-burning rotisserie next to our lively exhibition kitchen greets you on your arrival. Highlights include our North Coast Smoked Salmon, bone-in pork chops and our house-made something chocolate. Expect a dining experience filled with excitement and relaxation! First Thursday Art Opening • Thursday, October 4, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 The October Oklahomans for Equality showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature an exhibit of works by Ricardo Sanchez, beginning with a reception on Thursday, October 4, from 6 to 9 p.m., where a door prize of the artist’s work will be given. • 1t,r.pemn•nl.d w,lh o glob .. and cy/,ndu. ou1 ~ .tp, whlrll art: correct for one Sanchez graduated with a bachelor’s of fine arts degree with emphasis in painting and printmaking from Northeastern State University in 2014. He grew up in Bogota, Colombia, until the age of 14, when he moved to Tulsa. Since graduating from NSU, Sanchez has worked in a few silkscreen shops, where he has gained better understanding of a new medium that is incorporated throughout his work. A few years after graduating, he was hired to teach printmaking at NSU. His works focus on spiritual enlightenment and different portrayals of worship and mortality. Most of the works are direct reflections of the artist and are meant to be seen as a mirror. His philosophy is reflected in his works: “Many things tear us apart from one another, but one common denominator puts us all on an equal level,” he says. “Death is almost here. We will all meet it. Why not lay down our lives for one another and make life better for everyone around us? This is for me, as much as it’s for you. This is an act of repentance. I wish to drink of the waters that give life to those around me.” The show continues throughout the month. www.okeq.org Starlight Runway Fashion Show Thursday, October 5, 7:00 p.m. HOUSE ·D:EJA;:.:P.RESENTS ·...:\M{ •.-. 4/24/26, 4:37 PM �Come to Grannies Sunday Brunch 11 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-to-Grannies-Sunday-Brunc... Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 House Dejá will present the Starlight Runway Fashion Show on October 5 in the Lynn Riggs Black Box Theatre at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Local designers will be showcased to raise funds for the youth programs of Oklahomans for Equality. Check out House Dejá on Facebook, and purchase tickets at www.starlightrunway.eventbrite.com . Pride Night at the Tulsa Roughnecks Game Saturday, October 6, 6:00 p.m. ONEOK Field 201 N. Elgin Ave., Tulsa, OK 74120 Come on out to ONEOK Field on Saturday, October 6, 2018, for Margaritaville and Pride Night! Enjoy a night of goals and margaritas as the Roughnecks take on Rio Grande Valley Toros. Celebrate diversity and equality as we fly every identity flag and host a Roughnecks Pride March before the game led by the Roustabouts, the official supporters group of the Tulsa Roughnecks. Every ticket sold will benefit the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Special Drink Specials TBA Tickets are now available Lawyer in the Library Wednesday, October 10, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 • LEGALAID , ~ SERVICES OF Lawyer in the Library is an opportunity to meet with a lawyer about topics such as family law (divorce, paternity, custody, = OKLAHOMA, INC. 4/24/26, 4:37 PM �Come to Grannies Sunday Brunch 12 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-to-Grannies-Sunday-Brunc... child support), landlord/tenant, estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment necessary. The Fight for Reproductive Justice in Oklahoma and the US: Film Screening and Panel Discussion THE WOMEN'S & GENDER STUDIES DEPARTMENT PRESENTS FILM SCREENING & PANEL DISCUSSION 7h£ 'Tiflrtf()r ~ l ' ( ) ~ t : flusaa tit tJUaltoma amit/u; US Thursday, October 11, 5:00 p.m. University of Tulsa Tyrrell Lecture Hall 800 S. Tucker Dr., Tulsa, OK 74104 -=- BIRTHRIGHT Film Screening at 5:00 p.m . Birthright: A War Story is a feature I t • length documentary that examines how women in the US are being jailed, physically violated, and even put at risk of dying as a radical movement tightens THURSDAY, TYRRELL SCREENING AT 5:00PM OCTOBER 11TH LECTURE HALL DISCUSSION AT 7:00PM its grip across the United States and PIZZA WILL BE SERVED AFTER THE FILM SCREENING II" allows states, courts, and religious doctrine to govern whether, when, and how women will bear children. Panel Discussion at 7:00 p.m. The Oklahoma Coalition for Reproductive Justice is a group of organizations and individuals promoting reproductive justice issues in Oklahoma through education, empowerment, advocacy, and lobbying. Members of the OCRJ will discuss reproductive justice issues in Oklahoma and the importance of the November midterm elections. I Let's Talk Friday, October 12, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 I ANCHORED BEHAV IORA L HEALTH CONSULTING Join us for drinks, appetizers and a surprise giveaway, and learn about Anchored Behavioral Health Consulting’s newest online services! www.anchoredbhc.com Orbit Initiative Saturday, October 13, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 orbit Want to act, sing or dance on stage? , ,~ : VE Join the Orbit Initiative at the Dennis R. Neill Equality 4/24/26, 4:37 PM �Come to Grannies Sunday Brunch 13 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-to-Grannies-Sunday-Brunc... Center for a FREE acting and dance workshop! It’s open to ALL ages, from 4 to 84! What is the Orbit Initiative? Artist educators from the community teach free classes, workshops, etc., at community partner sites once a month, ranging from acting to movement and visual art. In the spring, there is an opportunity to participate in a large-scale performance of Shakespeare's “The Tempest” at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center. The rehearsals for this performance are combined with the classes for instruction, rehearsal, and staging. In May 2019, the Orbit Initiative will bring all those participants from the community to the PAC for a few more combined rehearsals for “The Tempest.” Performances for “The Tempest” are June 7-9 and are free. Register online at www.facebook.com/theorbitinitiative Online Registration Form Call For Artists 2019 Deadline October 20, 2018 Oklahomans for Equality’s Allie Jensen Memorial Art Gallery at the Dennis R Neill Equality Center is accepting proposals for its 2019 exhibition calendar. Our gallery encourages emerging artists who create fresh, challenging work in all media to apply. Details Each chosen exhibit will be on display for approximately 30 days. OkEq will host an opening night reception for the artist(s) on the first Thursday of each month. Each exhibit is installed on the Tuesday prior. No additional works will be accepted after initial delivery. Works must be available for sale. There will be a 30 percent commission on works sold. Artists will also provide artwork labels (title, price, etc.) for each piece. A biography and artist statement are due on the first of the month prior to the exhibit for publicity purposes. How to Apply Proposals should include a paragraph or two about your vision for an exhibit, as well as five jpg images that represent your current work. All proposals must be submitted by email. Proposals incorporating the work of two artists or a small group are also acceptable. Artists who have not shown in the gallery before will be given priority consideration. 4/24/26, 4:37 PM �Come to Grannies Sunday Brunch 14 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-to-Grannies-Sunday-Brunc... Please let us know if your idea for an exhibit will require months to prepare or if you have calendar restrictions. We would also like to know if you could be ready to go quickly, as those early months are sometimes hard to fill. Deadline for submissions is October 20. Notifications will be sent out by November 10. Please submit proposals by e-mail to jose.vega@okeq.org - - - - - , with the subject heading “OkEq gallery proposal" HARUV USA LECTURE SERIES Let's Get This Straight: Working Towards Protecting LGBTQ Children, Youth, and Their Families Monday, 11 .5.18 @ 7-8:30pm OU-Tulsa Schusterman Learning Center (campus map attached) FREE {for Social Work professionals earn;ng CEUs, 1.5 will be offered for $15 on site that even;ng} 4/24/26, 4:37 PM �Come to Grannies Sunday Brunch 15 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-to-Grannies-Sunday-Brunc... HARUB USA Lecture Series Monday, November 5, 7:00 p.m. OU - Tulsa Schusterman Learning Center 4502 E. 41st St., Tulsa, OK 74135 FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: kaseyrinehart@ou.edu 1.5 CEU's will be available Click here to register I Gerald P. Mallon, DSW, is the Julia Lathrop Professor of Child Welfare and the Associate Dean of Scholarship and Research at the Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College in New York City. For more than 43 years, Dr. Mallon has been a child welfare practitioner, advocate, educator, and researcher. Dr. Mallon was the first child welfare professional in the U.S. to research, write about, and develop programs for LGBTQ youth in child welfare settings. He has also written extensively about sexual orientation and gender identity expression . Dr. Mellon's scholarship and practice has been recognized through multiple awards including The Judge Richard Ware Award - Louisiana Children's Trust Fund; The New York State Citizens Coalition for Children Advocacy Award, the Hosteler-Habib Award, Family Equality Council; the Child Advocate of the Year Award - North American Council on Adoptable Children; and induction in 2014 as a Fellow of the American Academy of Social Work and Social Welfare. In 2017, Dr. Mallon was awarded the Adoption Excellence Award from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. He serves on numerous editorial boards of professional journals and is the Senior Editor of the professional journal, Child Welfare and the author or editor of more than twenty-four books. His most recent publications are: Social Work Practice with Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender People (3rd edition), published by Routledge Press; and Child Welfare for the Twenty-first Century: A Handbook of Practices, Policies, and Programs (2nd edition), co-edited with Peg Hess, published by Columbia University Press. In his role as the Executive Director of the National Center for Child Welfare Excellence, Dr. Mallon has traveled to all 50 states, many territories and numerous tribes to deliver technica l assistance and training on a range of ch ild welfare related issues "particularly" as they relate lo youth and to foster care. Dr. Mallon has lectured and worked extensively throughout the United States, and internationally in Argentina, Austral ia, Canada, Cuba, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, the Netherlands, Portugal, and the United Kingdom. Dr. Mallon earned his doctorate in Social Welfare from the City University of New York at Hunter College, holds an MSW from Fordham University and a BSW from Dominican College. 4/24/26, 4:37 PM �Come to Grannies Sunday Brunch 16 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-to-Grannies-Sunday-Brunc... Dr. Mallon also lives the talk he talks, in addition to being a child welfare professional for his entire career, he hos been a foster parent and is the adoptive parent of now grown ch ildren . Haruv USA at O U-Tulsa provides comprehensive, inter-professional education, training, and research in the prevention and treatment of ch ild abuse and neglect. It is a partnership between the Horuv Institute in Israel, the OU Anne and Henry Zorrow School of Social Work, and OU-Tulsa. Haruv USA at OU-Tulsa INTERNATIONAL CENTER OF EXCELLENCE & A RECOGNIZED LEADER IN THE FIELD OF CHILD MALTREATMENT 4/24/26, 4:37 PM �Come to Grannies Sunday Brunch 17 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-to-Grannies-Sunday-Brunc... Inclusion for People with Developmental Disabilities Saturdays at 1:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4 St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Individuals with developmental disabilities are frequently marginalized and excluded from society at large, and this is no less true within the LGBTQ community. This group’s focus will be to help individuals create stronger community connections through building communication and social skills, as well as learning to respect social boundaries and norms. Members will agree upon no more than three outcomes for social development per individual. Members will work on practicing target behaviors while engaging in events within and without the Equality Center. Group sessions will last approximately 2.5 hours, occurring each Saturday @ 1pm. Neurodiversity Social Group Saturdays at 4:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4 St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Do you find yourself over stimulated by large crowds or loud noises? Do you crave meaningful social interaction in a calm, safe environment? If you are living with a mental health diagnosis, are on the autism spectrum, or generally prefer calmer social events, then this is the place for you. Here, members will meet weekly on Saturdays @ 4pm to socialize and connect with individuals like themselves. Each week members will collectively decide on a different activity ranging from game nights, movie nights, outings, and many others. Art for the Heart Program: An all inclusive Arts Program Sundays at 1:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4 St., Tulsa, OK 74120 4/24/26, 4:37 PM �Come to Grannies Sunday Brunch 18 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-to-Grannies-Sunday-Brunc... Art is more than just pictures on the wall. Art helps people express themselves, find happiness, and it can help with mobility and dexterity. Art classes foster connections between individuals and helps reduce isolation many people experience. Please join us in making our community a more beautiful, meaningful place through the enrichment of art. Subjects will be elected by members from a range of topics including: glass fusing and jewelry making, mosaics, basket weaving, finger weaving, ceramics, acrylic painting, and quilting. This group is all inclusive, and encourages individuals from all age groups to come together for weekly sessions on Sundays @ 1pm. Sisters in Song Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4 St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Sisters in Song would like to invite new members to join our fun loving group of singers! S isters inS ong We are just now beginning rehearsals for our upcoming holiday performances, so it’s a great time to start! We practice every Tuesday evening at 7pm at the Equality Center, second floor. Council Oak Men's Chorale Rehearsals on Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m. Fellowship Congregational Church 2900 S. Harvard Ave., Tulsa, OK 74114 The Council Oak Men's Chorale is looking for new members to sing in our holiday concert! Come join a great group of guys who enjoy singing and changing our community through song. We are excited to have Elizabeth Curtis, a former artistic director of the chorale, back as our interim director for the holiday concert. Our holiday concert, “Don We Now...,” will be Dec. 4th, 6th and 7th at East Side Christian Church, 1438 S. Indianapolis Ave. If you aren't singing with us, plan on attending. You won't want to miss starting your holiday season with the Council Oak Men's Chorale. 4/24/26, 4:37 PM �Come to Grannies Sunday Brunch 19 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-to-Grannies-Sunday-Brunc... PERSONALITY ASSESSMENT IN AN UNDERSERVED POPULATION WE NEED YOUR HELP!!! The transgender community is traditionally underserved when it comes to mental health. Additionally, the field of psychology knows relatively little about the psychological characteristics and needs of the transgender community. We call on you to participate in a new research study examining what major psychological measures tell us about transgender individuals! YOU ARE ELIGIBLE IF YOU: ✓ Identify as transgender or gender nonconforming (e.g., gender nonbinary, genderqueer gender fluid, etc.) ✓ Are 18-years-old or older ✓ Can read and write in English The study will take place at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center from 4-6pm and 7-9pm every Wednesday. It involves filling out questionnaires on a computer or paper and will take approximately two hours of your time. After completing the study, you will receive a $15.00 gift card. For questions or to participate. contact doctoral student researcher W illiam Bryant: Email: william-bryant@utulsa.edu Cell Phone: (330) 322-2442 his study i bemg conducted as part of the student researcher's dissertation for the niversit ofTulsa· ' lini al P'lycho logy Pro ram. You're not alone Support group for partners with HIV/ AIDS Do you have a partner who was recently diagnosed with HIV/AIDS? Have you found a community to process this life change with? Are you looking for support? As every airplane attendant says, “Put on your own oxygen mask before assisting others.” Having a partner with a life-threatening illness can take a toll on your well being. This group may help you to recognize and change your reactions to the new challenges that having a 4/24/26, 4:37 PM �Come to Grannies Sunday Brunch 20 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-to-Grannies-Sunday-Brunc... partner with HIV/AIDS might pose. We will meet weekly for 6 weeks to cover information on HIV/AIDS, process difficulties you may be having with your partner, learn new ways to cope with this change, foster healthier communication, prepare for the future, and better manage stress. If interested please email jose.vega@okeq.org to join the group. You are not alone. Joe & Nancy McDonald Rainbow Library "The Little Book of Neuroses" By Michael Thomas Ford Find this selection and more by visiting the Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library. "These are modern, urban tales you will want to share with friends, reading passages over the phone and drawing comparisons with characters recognizable in just about everybody's life. A fresh voice...revealing new truths, reminding us of folks we know and making nearly everything just a little funnier"Rain Taxi "Acute, acerbic and endearingly grumpy...Unlike some humorists - think David Letterman and David Sedaris- Ford isn't afraid to forgo quick punch lines when he comments on more serious topics"- Publisher's Weekly The multi award winning humorist is back with an in depth, on target, and of course, very, very funny guide to all things queer. Why are lesbians fascinated by acoustic guitars? Why are gay men compelled to buy Madonna CD's and face care products. Does Tiger Beat make boys gay? What happens if the Boyfriend Within is sleeping around? No one satirizes and celebrates gay life in twenty-first century America with the unerring accuracy and zeal of Michael Thomas Ford. With the same unerring eye for what makes queer life so delirously weird and worth living that has earned him legions of fans among critics and book buyers alike, Ford examines gay archetypes, attitudes, fashion and gossip; you know…the good stuff! Equality Center Pride Store Transgender enamel pins are for sale at the OkEq Pride Store for $5. 4/24/26, 4:37 PM �Come to Grannies Sunday Brunch 21 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-to-Grannies-Sunday-Brunc... Be sure to "Like" the OkEq Pride Store Facebook page to keep up with the new items and new sale items Counseling Services OSU - Tulsa Counseling Services The Oklahoma State Tulsa Counseling Center is an LGBTQ+ affirming center located in Main Hall of OSU Tulsa. You do not have to be affiliated with OSU to benefit from these services! Our center offers clients from OKEQ 5 sessions free and each session following that is only 5 dollars. Each member of our counseling team receives additional training and supervision in LGBTQ+ issues and is excited to work with clients from OKEQ. Please contact us at 918-594-8568 for more information or to schedule an appointment. Sara Griffey S ara Griffey is an LPC candidate under supervision. Sara specializes in LGBT+ and non-traditional relationships (i.e. kink, polyamory, etc.). She has experience working with homeless youth and individuals struggling with anxiety & trauma. She previously worked with survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. She is passionate about advocacy and public policy in order to ensure that proper treatment is available for any individual seeking services. Sara’s office is located at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center, 621 E 4th St, Tulsa, OK 74120 Sara operates on a sliding scale fee structure and can be reached at 918-928-2809 or Sara@UnityTulsa.com 4/24/26, 4:37 PM �Come to Grannies Sunday Brunch 22 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-to-Grannies-Sunday-Brunc... Allison Ikley-Freeman Allison Ikley-Freeman, LPC Candidate is passionate about assisting individuals who are a part of the LGBTQQIA+ community who experience a range of concerns and issues. Individual, youth, and adolescent counseling is available on a sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are available Mon-Thurs 12:30-6:00 p.m. and w alk in appointments are available. Appointments can be made by calling 918-280-9645 Regularly Scheduled Programming OkEq Board Meeting Monthly Meeting 7:00 p.m. Thursday, October 18 Dennis R. Neill Equality Center All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members September OkEq Art Exhibition The September Oklahomans for Equality showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature an exhibit of the works of Micheal Jones in a show titled “Gods and Fools”. The show continues throughout the month. It's Complicated Family Ties Family Ties is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a 1st & 3rd Monday of each month 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. 4/24/26, 4:37 PM �Come to Grannies Sunday Brunch 23 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-to-Grannies-Sunday-Brunc... support network for LGBTQ parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Family Ties, email jose.vega@okeq.org ----- . • LEGAL A10 thi SERVICES OF = OKLAHOMA, INC. Lawyer in the Library October 10 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. "It's Complicated" is an ongoing group for individuals in nontraditional relationships (kink, polyamory, swinging, etc.) This group meets every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month from 6:30-8pm at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Each session will have a new topic. For topic information, please like Unity Tulsa’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ UnityTulsa or check the OkEq event calendar at http://www.okeq.org/ event-calendar.html . Lawyer in the Library is an opportunity to meet with a lawyer about topics such as family law (divorce, paternity, custody and child support), landlord/ tenant disputes, estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment is necessary. Live Free! Coming Out Workshop 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 6:30-7:30 p.m. Are you planning to come out? Maybe you have just recently come out? Join us for a coming out discussion group meeting in the History Project Room. It's free! This course is designed for individuals coming to terms with their sexuality with presentations on how to come out to family, friends, and co-workers. Question and answer session in a supportive and informed environment. Facilitated by Allison Ikley-Freeman. Please contact ComingOut@OkEq.org --- --or call 918-743-4297 Non-Binary Support Group 2nd Tuesday of each month 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Free Yoga Class at OkEq Mondays 5:45 - 6:45 p.m. Enjoy a free class! These 60-minute, free Community Yoga classes A new support group for folks who identify with non-binary genders, including but not limited to, genderqueer, genderfluid, agender, bigender, neutrois, genderflux, and more. This group will be a safe space to discuss our identities, receive support, and build a strong nonbinary community in Tulsa. For information contact Vic Brought to You Bi the Letter B 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Bisexual support group at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Tell all 4/24/26, 4:37 PM �Come to Grannies Sunday Brunch 24 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-to-Grannies-Sunday-Brunc... are open to everyone of all levels. Each class is mindfully crafted to prepare the body for a peak pose in the arm balance, inversion, backbend or twist family. This class will connect the mind, body, and spirit through movement and breath. Asexual Meeting Wiener at vfwiener@gmail.com Sos SECULAR ORGANIZATIONS FOR SOBRIETY SOS Group Mondays 7:00 pm This open Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) Recovery and Sobriety Group meets every Monday at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information, visit www.SOSTulsa.org 2nd & 4th Tuesday of every month 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. It's the A in LGBTQA. Come join us for an affirming, open discussion at this peer-led group for individuals 18 and over who identify as asexual or are interested in discussing asexual issues. This a place for asexuals to form community. Be a part of the first Tulsa asexual group. sao-e ~~~~:~~! ~, LGBT Elders We refuse to be invisible SAGE Tulsa Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm your friends. The group is open to all bi/pan/queer/ fluid+ folks and their allies. Facilitators Daniel & Haley No Shade for Plus Every Thursday 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. A new support group to bring together people who have found they are HIV positive and those who have been living with HIV for many years. The group will provide support, Education, Social activities and so much more. The group will be here at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center to provide a safe place to discuss issues and meet other Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 Lambda AlAnon Group Every Friday 4/24/26, 4:37 PM �Come to Grannies Sunday Brunch 25 of 30 "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-to-Grannies-Sunday-Brunc... people who are navigating their lives being PLUS. 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. This open Al-Anon group meets at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center every Friday at 7:00 pm. Contact 918.743.2754 for more information. Tulsa Writers, Ink. Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. (First time interview required before attending) Email alex.wade@okeq.org The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. 1st & 3rd Saturday of each month 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. An LGBT inclusive group of writers providing support and resources to authors and writers regardless of where they are in their writing career. Intimate Partner Violence & Sexual Assault Survivor Support Group 2nd & 4th Thursday of each month 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Survivors of Incest Anonymous Game Night Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Every Saturday 12:00 - 2:30 p.m. SIA strives to empower those who have survived childhood sexual abuse (who are not abusing any child), who want to become survivors and thrivers. For more information, visit This support and educational group is for individuals who have survived domestic violence and are ready to explore their personal healing process and find hope and to discuss their experiences, share ideas, and provide emotional support for one another. Adult Survivors of Childhood Trauma. 4/24/26, 4:37 PM �Come to Grannies Sunday Brunch 26 of 30 Richard Haley and Teresa Reno Children/Siblings of Trans*/NonBinary Individuals Support Group This program is for youth ages 8-18 that have trans* parents or siblings. This group will provide support, education and social opportunities for those living with trans* family members. Attendees must have approval from the facilitator to participate. Please contact Amanda at 918-902-4625. https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-to-Grannies-Sunday-Brunc... siawso.org Partners of Trans*/NonBinary Individuals Support Group The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for partners of transgender and non-binary individuals. Ages 18+. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Please contact Amanda at 918-902-4625. Sundays @ 4:00 p.m. LGBTQ individuals have a higher risk of experiencing trauma at an early age and these experiences of abuse, bullying, and stigmatization in youth can affect life as an adult. The primary focus of this group will be to teach people how to recognize their trauma and how to use healthy coping skills to deal with the effects. Members will be encouraged to build an internal network with other participants to provide each other with emotional and social support during weekly meetings held on Sundays @ 4pm. Art for the Heart: An all Inclusive Arts Program Sundays @ 1:00 p.m. Neurodiversity Social Group Inclusion for People with Developmental Saturdays @ 4:00 p.m. Do you find yourself over stimulated by large crowds or loud noises? Do you Art is more than just pictures on the wall. Art helps people express themselves, find happiness, and it can help with mobility and dexterity. Art classes foster connections between 4/24/26, 4:37 PM �Come to Grannies Sunday Brunch 27 of 30 Disabilities Saturdays @ 1:00 p.m. Individuals with developmental disabilities are frequently marginalized and excluded from society at large, and this is no less true within the LGBTQ community. This group’s focus will be to help individuals create stronger community connections through building communication and social skills, as well as learning to respect social boundaries and norms. Members will agree upon no more than three outcomes for social development per individual. Members will work on practicing target behaviors while engaging in events within and without the Equality Center. Group sessions will last approximately 2.5 hours, occurring each Saturday @ 1pm. https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-to-Grannies-Sunday-Brunc... crave meaningful social interaction in a calm, safe environment? If you are living with a mental health diagnosis, are on the autism spectrum, or generally prefer calmer social events, then this is the place for you. Here, members will meet weekly on Saturdays @ 4pm to socialize and connect with individuals like themselves. Each week members will collectively decide on a different activity ranging from game nights, movie nights, outings, and many others. individuals and helps reduce isolation many people experience. Please join us in making our community a more beautiful, meaningful place through the enrichment of art. Subjects will be elected by members from a range of topics including: glass fusing and jewelry making, mosaics, basket weaving, finger weaving, ceramics, acrylic painting, and quilting. This group is all inclusive, and encourages individuals from all age groups to come together for weekly sessions on Sundays @ 1pm. LGBTQ+ History: Interviewees Wanted By appointment Do you feel like you have something to say about your life as an LGBTQ+ individual? Recording the history of the LGBTQ+ community is currently a feature of programming at the Equality Center. This program is designed to supplement and further complete our collective history by interviewing participants to further investigate past and present features of LGBTQ+ life and identity. Interviewees will sit down face to face and be asked a series of questions in regards to their person lives and experiences. All information gathered will be added to the existing 4/24/26, 4:37 PM �Come to Grannies Sunday Brunch 28 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-to-Grannies-Sunday-Brunc... archive. Please contact Ely at burgesej@nsuok.edu to set up your appointment. Community Partners health outreach prevention education, Inc. EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and community. Workforce Oklahoma Access Point Open every day Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-by-step instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 7 pm Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. OkEq Staff 4/24/26, 4:37 PM �Come to Grannies Sunday Brunch 29 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-to-Grannies-Sunday-Brunc... Toby Jenkins CEO / Executive Director Jose Vega Program Director Olivia Cotter Office Manager Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org Jose.Vega@OkEq.org Olivia.Cotter@OkEq.org Alex Wade Volunteer & Pride Store Coordinator Alex.Wade@OkEq.org Tracy Allen Special Projects Tracy.Allen@OkEq.org OkEq Board and Trustees Executive Committee Stuart Ashworth, Esq., President Sharon Bishop-Baldwin, Vice President Jan Baldwin, Secretary Paul Allen, Treasurer Robin VanMeter, At Large Board of Directors Christopher Brecht-Smith, Esq. Rev. Geoffrey Brewster Alyssa Bryant, Esq. Sheena Grewal Darci Hazelwood, D.O. Marcia Keesee Mike Redman, Esq. Chris Shoaf Al Triggs John Williams Visit our website View our events Board of Advisors Laura Arrowsmith, D.O. Peter Brennan Jamie Catlett Michael Farr Joann Frizell Andrew Gordon Amanda Lowe Jim Scholl Mikeal Vaughn William Vaughn Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt David Nelson Kris Wilmes Contact us today Oklahomans for Equality Hours: Mon - Sat Noon-9 p.m. | Sun Noon-6 p.m. 621 East Fourth Street, Tulsa, OK 74120 4/24/26, 4:37 PM �Come to Grannies Sunday Brunch 30 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-to-Grannies-Sunday-Brunc... 08 4/24/26, 4:37 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/ce33e3232b143397911416d4e62b62fc.pdf 698337275029bddfa4744a8b44a2f91e PDF Text Text Come to Grannies Sunday Brunch 1 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-to-Grannies-Sunday-Brunc... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews September 27th, 2018 MISSION: Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Donate Now! Visit our website Amazon Smile Shop Now! Get your house in order and help us get our house in order, too! Go to smile.amazon.com for your shopping needs, and Amazon will donate a portion to Oklahomans for Equality! 4/24/26, 4:38 PM �Come to Grannies Sunday Brunch 2 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-to-Grannies-Sunday-Brunc... I ELECTBRECHT .COM Grannies Sunday Brunch Sunday, September 30, 12:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 GRANNIES GO COUNTRY!!! Grannies is an all-star satire event celebrating folk and inspirational music with live performances and drag personalities. It’s irreverent, but never sacrilegious, and always uplifting humor. Grannies remembers those days of going to grandma's house for Sunday Dinner. Rainbow Granny welcomes her granny pals Anita Richards, Kiesha Kye and Miss Gay Oklahoma America 2018 Shanel Sterling. Brunch and live entertainment provided. 4/24/26, 4:38 PM �Come to Grannies Sunday Brunch 3 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-to-Grannies-Sunday-Brunc... Tickets cost $25. Reserved tables for eight are available for $200. Mimosas and cash bar will be available. Purchase tickets now Pride Day at the Tulsa State Fair Saturday, September 29, 12:00 p.m. Tulsa State Fair 4145 E. 21 St., Tulsa, OK 74114 Tulsa Pride invites you to turn the Tulsa State Fair rainbow! Come out and have fun at the Tulsa State Fair as our community celebrates LGBTQ+ Pride! This is a great chance to run into familiar faces and meet new ones. Don't forget to wear your pride attire to spread awareness and visibility of our presence in Tulsa! OkEq will have a booth in the Expo Center during the fair. Stop by and say hi! Thesis Research Study Please consider participating in my thesis research study examining the connection between lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) identity, community connection, and resilience! This study is approved by the institutional review board at Northeastern State University and under the supervision of my thesis chair, Dr. Steven Byers. In order to be eligible for the study, you must: Be 18 years of age at the time of completion Identify as LGBTQ+ To participate in the study, please complete the survey here . The survey will take about 20 to 30 minutes to complete. You can be entered to win a $25.00 Amazon gift card if you provide an email address at the end of the survey. This study is anonymous. The only identifying information which will be collected is demographic information, and will not specifically identify you. You will be asked to provide an email at the conclusion of the survey to be entered in the raffle if you so wish, but are not required to do so. Participation in this study is voluntary. If you wish to withdraw from the study, you may close the browser window at any time. If you do not want to answer a question, you may skip any question in this survey. If you have any questions, please contact Jordan Westcott ( Westcott@nsuok.edu ) or Dr. Steven Byers ( byerss@nsuok.edu ). 4/24/26, 4:38 PM �Come to Grannies Sunday Brunch 4 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-to-Grannies-Sunday-Brunc... We hope that you choose to participate in this study and share your experience! Sitting with the Soul Meditations Saturday, September 29, 3:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 All Are Welcome “if the ocean can calm itself, so can you. we are both salt water mixed with air.” -meditation by Nayyirah Waheed The Oklahomans for Equality and Ocean’s Echo Wellness are collaborating to offer biweekly meditation sessions. Join Lanette Clark , Certified Reiki Practioner, for guided meditations intended to relax, comfort and heal the physical, mental and emotional well-being of each participant. Sessions will combine various meditation techniques to find awareness, achieve a peaceful state and deep relaxation. Ms. Clark will incorporate aromatherapy, healing crystals, sound therapy and Reiki to assist participants in their meditative process. Sitting with the Soul is a donation-based program. A portion of donated funds will be given to the Oklahomans for Equality. These sessions are open to anyone who wishes to join. Whether you are new to meditation or a person who meditates daily, this is a space in which you are fully accepted and loved. Please bring a bottle of water and wear loose clothing. A mat and cushion will be provided to each participant. For additional information, please contact Lanette Clark at lanette@oceansecho.com . GLSEN Green Country Town Hall Meetings Monday, October 1, 6:00 p.m. Thursday, October 4, 6:00 p.m. Sunday, October 7, 2:00 p.m. Thursday, October 11, 6:00 p.m. GLSEN® The steering committee for a potential new GLSEN (Gay, Lesbian, Straight Education Network) chapter for Green Country will be hosting a series of town halls throughout the community. This will be the first chapter in Oklahoma and will support Tulsa county and surrounding areas. The town halls will be a time for the community to give feedback on priorities for our students, administrators, teachers, and parents. Our mission is to provide safe spaces for our youth and feel the first step is helping our schools be prepared for critical conversations. There will be 4 dates and locations for the town halls so we can reach different parts of the community. Please see times and locations below. If you have any questions in the mean time, please feel free to e-mail us at GreaterTulsa@steeringcommittee.glsen.org . Monday, October 1st, 6:00-8:00 pm 4/24/26, 4:38 PM �Come to Grannies Sunday Brunch 5 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-to-Grannies-Sunday-Brunc... Hardesty Library: Frossard Auditorium 8316 E 93rd St, Tulsa, OK 74133 Thursday, October 4th,6:00-8:00 pm Rudisill Regional Library: Ancestral Hall 1520 N Hartford Ave, Tulsa, OK 74106 Sunday, October 7th, 2:00-4:00 pm Zarrow Regional Library: South Meeting Room 2224 W 51st St, Tulsa, OK 74107 Thursday, October 11th, 6:00-8:00 pm Martin Regional Library: Lecture Room 2601 S Garnett Rd, Tulsa, OK 74129 Guys Dine Too Tuesday, October 2, 6:30 p.m. Redrock Canyon Grill 9916 Riverside Pkwy., Tulsa, OK 74137 Please RSVP to Richard Haley at GuysDineToo@gmail.com Visit Redrock Canyon Grill on line to learn more Join us nightly on Riverside Parkway and the banks of the Arkansas River. Before dining, enjoy a drink with friends and grab some crispy buffalo shrimp or the stuffed poblano pepper, or enjoy a romantic dinner. Our wood-burning rotisserie next to our lively exhibition kitchen greets you on your arrival. Highlights include our North Coast Smoked Salmon, bone-in pork chops and our house-made something chocolate. Expect a dining experience filled with excitement and relaxation! First Thursday Art Opening • Thursday, October 4, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 The October Oklahomans for Equality showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature an exhibit of works by Ricardo Sanchez, beginning with a reception on Thursday, October 4, from 6 to 9 p.m., where a door prize of the artist’s work will be given. • r.tper.,n•rtl.d w,lh o globe ond cylinder out ;!' . 1p, whirh an:: correct for one 4/24/26, 4:38 PM �Come to Grannies Sunday Brunch 6 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-to-Grannies-Sunday-Brunc... Sanchez graduated with a bachelor’s of fine arts degree with emphasis in painting and printmaking from Northeastern State University in 2014. He grew up in Bogota, Colombia, until the age of 14, when he moved to Tulsa. Since graduating from NSU, Sanchez has worked in a few silkscreen shops, where he has gained better understanding of a new medium that is incorporated throughout his work. A few years after graduating, he was hired to teach printmaking at NSU. His works focus on spiritual enlightenment and different portrayals of worship and mortality. Most of the works are direct reflections of the artist and are meant to be seen as a mirror. His philosophy is reflected in his works: “Many things tear us apart from one another, but one common denominator puts us all on an equal level,” he says. “Death is almost here. We will all meet it. Why not lay down our lives for one another and make life better for everyone around us? This is for me, as much as it’s for you. This is an act of repentance. I wish to drink of the waters that give life to those around me.” The show continues throughout the month. www.okeq.org Starlight Runway Fashion Show Thursday, October 5, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 House Dejá will present the Starlight Runway Fashion Show on October 5 in the Lynn Riggs Black Box Theatre at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Local designers will be showcased to raise funds for the youth programs of Oklahomans for Equality. Check out House Dejá on Facebook, and purchase tickets at www.starlightrunway.eventbrite.com . Pride Night at the Tulsa Roughnecks Game Saturday, October 6, 6:00 p.m. ONEOK Field 4/24/26, 4:38 PM �Come to Grannies Sunday Brunch 7 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-to-Grannies-Sunday-Brunc... 201 N. Elgin Ave., Tulsa, OK 74120 Come on out to ONEOK Field on Saturday, October 6, 2018, for Margaritaville and Pride Night! Enjoy a night of goals and margaritas as the Roughnecks take on Rio Grande Valley Toros. Celebrate diversity and equality as we fly every identity flag and host a Roughnecks Pride March before the game led by the Roustabouts, the official supporters group of the Tulsa Roughnecks. Every ticket sold will benefit the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Special Drink Specials TBA Tickets are now available • Lawyer in the Library Wednesday, October 10, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 LEGALAID , ~ SERVICES OF Lawyer in the Library is an opportunity to = meet with a lawyer about topics such as family law (divorce, paternity, custody, child support), landlord/tenant, estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment necessary. OKLAHOMA, INC. The Fight for Reproductive Justice in Oklahoma and the US: Film Screening and Panel Discussion THE W OMEN ' S & GENDER STUDIES DEPARTMENT PRESENTS FILM SCREENING & PANEL DISCUSSION 7k 7¥,rf()r 'l<r/r()~t; flusaatit tJUaltoma amfUt.& US Thursday, October 11, 5:00 p.m. University of Tulsa Tyrrell Lecture Hall 800 S. Tucker Dr., Tulsa, OK 74104 Film Screening at 5:00 p.m . Birthright: A War Story is a feature length documentary that examines how women in the US are being jailed, physically violated, and even put at risk of dying as a radical movement tightens its grip across the United States and allows states, courts, and religious -.:_ I I BIRTHRIGHT - THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11TH I TYRRELL LECTURE HALL I SCREENING AT 5 :00PM DISCUSSION AT 7:00PM PIZZA WILL BE SERVED AFTER THE FILM SCREENING, 4/24/26, 4:38 PM �Come to Grannies Sunday Brunch 8 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-to-Grannies-Sunday-Brunc... doctrine to govern whether, when, and how women will bear children. Panel Discussion at 7:00 p.m. The Oklahoma Coalition for Reproductive Justice is a group of organizations and individuals promoting reproductive justice issues in Oklahoma through education, empowerment, advocacy, and lobbying. Members of the OCRJ will discuss reproductive justice issues in Oklahoma and the importance of the November midterm elections. Let's Talk Friday, October 12, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 ANCHORED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CONSULTING Join us for drinks, appetizers and a surprise giveaway, and learn about Anchored Behavioral Health Consulting’s newest online services! www.anchoredbhc.com Orbit Initiative Saturday, October 13, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Want to act, sing or dance on stage? Join the Orbit Initiative at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center for a FREE acting and dance workshop! It’s open to ALL ages, from 4 to 84! What is the Orbit Initiative? Artist educators from the community teach free classes, workshops, etc., at community partner sites once a month, ranging from acting to movement and visual art. In the spring, there is an opportunity to participate in a large-scale performance of Shakespeare's “The Tempest” at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center. The rehearsals for this performance are combined with the classes for instruction, rehearsal, and staging. In May 2019, the Orbit Initiative will bring all those participants from the community to the PAC for a few more combined rehearsals for “The Tempest.” Performances for “The Tempest” are June 7-9 and are free. Register online at www.facebook.com/theorbitinitiative Online Registration Form 4/24/26, 4:38 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/96bd0fc14bb7f013510bf44bd32b2e5c.pdf b3a962662451e9d9a6648a224b486282 PDF Text Text First Thursday Art Opening 1 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/First-Thursday-Art-Opening.html?... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews October 3rd, 2018 MISSION: Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Donate Now! Visit our website Amazon Smile Shop Now! Get your house in order and help us get our house in order, too! Go to smile.amazon.com for your shopping needs, and Amazon will donate a portion to Oklahomans for Equality! 4/24/26, 4:38 PM �First Thursday Art Opening 2 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/First-Thursday-Art-Opening.html?... I ELECTBRECHT .COM First Thursday Art Opening • Thursday, October 4, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 The October Oklahomans for Equality showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature an exhibit of works by Ricardo Sanchez, beginning with a reception on Thursday, October 4, from 6 to 9 p.m., where a door prize of the artist’s work will be given. • e,r.per11n•nl.d w,lh o glob4' and cylindu ou1 ~ -tP' whir-t-i art! correct for onl! Sanchez graduated with a bachelor’s of fine arts degree with 4/24/26, 4:38 PM �First Thursday Art Opening 3 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/First-Thursday-Art-Opening.html?... emphasis in painting and printmaking from Northeastern State University in 2014. He grew up in Bogota, Colombia, until the age of 14, when he moved to Tulsa. Since graduating from NSU, Sanchez has worked in a few silkscreen shops, where he has gained better understanding of a new medium that is incorporated throughout his work. A few years after graduating, he was hired to teach printmaking at NSU. His works focus on spiritual enlightenment and different portrayals of worship and mortality. Most of the works are direct reflections of the artist and are meant to be seen as a mirror. His philosophy is reflected in his works: “Many things tear us apart from one another, but one common denominator puts us all on an equal level,” he says. “Death is almost here. We will all meet it. Why not lay down our lives for one another and make life better for everyone around us? This is for me, as much as it’s for you. This is an act of repentance. I wish to drink of the waters that give life to those around me.” The show continues throughout the month. www.okeq.org Starlight Runway Fashion Show Friday, October 5, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 House Dejá will present the Starlight Runway Fashion Show on October 5 in the Lynn Riggs Black Box Theatre at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Local designers will be showcased to raise funds for the youth programs of Oklahomans for Equality. Check out House Dejá on Facebook, and purchase tickets at www.starlightrunway.eventbrite.com . Pride Night at the Tulsa Roughnecks Game Saturday, October 6, 6:00 p.m. ONEOK Field 201 N. Elgin Ave., Tulsa, OK 74120 4/24/26, 4:38 PM �First Thursday Art Opening 4 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/First-Thursday-Art-Opening.html?... Come on out to ONEOK Field on Saturday, October 6, 2018, for Margaritaville and Pride Night! Enjoy a night of goals and margaritas as the Roughnecks take on Rio Grande Valley Toros. Celebrate diversity and equality as we fly every identity flag and host a Roughnecks Pride March before the game led by the Roustabouts, the official supporters group of the Tulsa Roughnecks. Every ticket sold will benefit the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Special Drink Specials TBA Tickets are now available Volunteer of the Month October, 2018 Barbara Shoenhals Thank you for your dedication Barbara! Dungeons and Dragons Roleplaying Game Sunday, October 7, 3:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Calling all Adventurers! Dungeons and Dragons (D&D) is a tabletop roleplaying game where you get together with a group of people, create a fantasy character to roleplay as, and go on wondrous adventures that involve slaying monsters, defeating evil, and exploring imaginary worlds! It doesn’t require anything more than pencils, paper, a table, and an open imagination. 4/24/26, 4:38 PM �First Thursday Art Opening 5 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/First-Thursday-Art-Opening.html?... The creators of the game, Wizards of the Coast, are openly proud supporters of the LGBT community. Who can play? Anybody! There aren’t any skills or requirements to sit down and role some funny-looking dice. This group is open for 18+. This first event is an introductory event. First-timers are welcome, as are experienced players, who can join in or volunteer as Dungeon Masters (the people who run the game). Join us to see if you’re interested in being a swashbuckling Wood Elf, or a battle ax-wielding Orc to go on epic adventures of mystery, danger, and friendship! Additional Resources: What is D&D: http://dnd.wizards.com/dungeons-and-dragons/ what-is-dd Please email Jose at jose.vega@okeq.org - - - - with any questions! Native American Day Parade Monday, October 8, 10:30 a.m. Guthrie Green 111 E. M.B. Brady St., Tulsa, OK 74103 Tulsa is the first city in Oklahoma to recognize Native American Day in lieu of Columbus Day. Join us this year for the second annual Native American Day at Guthrie Green on October 8th and help us celebrate the immeasurable contributions to our city, state, country and honor the culture and traditions of Native Americans. Please join OkEq as we march in the 1st Native American Day Parade in Tulsa! We will meet in front of Channel 6 on E. Cameron St. and MLK Blvd (S. Cinncinnati Ave.) at 10:30 a.m. Lawyer in the Library Wednesday, October 10, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 • LEGALAID , ~ SERVICES OF Lawyer in the Library is an opportunity to meet with a lawyer about topics such as family law (divorce, paternity, custody, child support), landlord/tenant, estate = OKLAHOMA, INC. 4/24/26, 4:38 PM �First Thursday Art Opening 6 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/First-Thursday-Art-Opening.html?... planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment necessary. The Fight for Reproductive Justice in Oklahoma and the US: Film Screening and Panel Discussion THE WOMEN'S & GENDER STUDIES DEPARTMENT PRESENTS FILM SCREENING & PANEL DISCUSSION 7h£ 'Tiflrtf()r ~ l ' ( ) ~ t : flusaa tit tJUaltoma amit/u; US Thursday, October 11, 5:00 p.m. University of Tulsa Tyrrell Lecture Hall 800 S. Tucker Dr., Tulsa, OK 74104 -=- BIRTHRIGHT Film Screening at 5:00 p.m . Birthright: A War Story is a feature I t • length documentary that examines how women in the US are being jailed, physically violated, and even put at risk of dying as a radical movement tightens THURSDAY, TYRRELL SCREENING AT 5:00PM OCTOBER 11TH LECTURE HALL DISCUSSION AT 7:00PM its grip across the United States and PIZZA WILL BE SERVED AFTER THE FILM SCREENING II" allows states, courts, and religious doctrine to govern whether, when, and how women will bear children. Panel Discussion at 7:00 p.m. The Oklahoma Coalition for Reproductive Justice is a group of organizations and individuals promoting reproductive justice issues in Oklahoma through education, empowerment, advocacy, and lobbying. Members of the OCRJ will discuss reproductive justice issues in Oklahoma and the importance of the November midterm elections. I Let's Talk Friday, October 12, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 I ANCHORED BEHAV IORA L HEALTH CONSULTING Join us for drinks, appetizers and a surprise giveaway, and learn about Anchored Behavioral Health Consulting’s newest online services! www.anchoredbhc.com LGBTQ Young Adults: Miniature Golf Friday, October 12, 6:00 p.m. All Star Sports Complex 10309 E. 61st St., Tulsa, OK 74133 Join the OKEQ Young Adults Prism Group for miniature golf at the All Star Sports Complex! Search for Jose, our program director. He will be sporting a beautiful purple OkEq polo shirt! The cost for golf is $7. Text 4/24/26, 4:38 PM �First Thursday Art Opening 7 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/First-Thursday-Art-Opening.html?... Jose at 918-813-8993 with any questions! Orbit Initiative Saturday, October 13, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Want to act, sing or dance on stage? Join the Orbit Initiative at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center for a FREE acting and dance workshop! It’s open to ALL ages, from 4 to 84! What is the Orbit Initiative? Artist educators from the community teach free classes, workshops, etc., at community partner sites once a month, ranging from acting to movement and visual art. In the spring, there is an opportunity to participate in a large-scale performance of Shakespeare's “The Tempest” at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center. The rehearsals for this performance are combined with the classes for instruction, rehearsal, and staging. In May 2019, the Orbit Initiative will bring all those participants from the community to the PAC for a few more combined rehearsals for “The Tempest.” Performances for “The Tempest” are June 7-9 and are free. Register online at www.facebook.com/theorbitinitiative Online Registration Form www.fostercare-ok.org Ir ~ Saint Francis Community Services Give hope. Change a life. Become a foster parent. 4/24/26, 4:38 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/ad650be935764ea748bf9993aa610346.pdf 7e513c5e8d41263bab6c2d6236e8a52a https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/865a44ae8a0628423016bc4d0cd18186.pdf bc17b8381e9cf1f74972d0a5e8dd0e2d PDF Text Text Rebecca in the Rainbow Room! 1 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Rebecca-in-the-Rainbow-Room-.... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews October 15th, 2018 MISSION: Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Donate Now! Visit our website Amazon Smile Shop Now! Get your house in order and help us get our house in order, too! Go to smile.amazon.com for your shopping needs, and Amazon will donate a portion to Oklahomans for Equality! 4/24/26, 4:40 PM �Rebecca in the Rainbow Room! 2 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Rebecca-in-the-Rainbow-Room-.... I ELECTBRECHT .COM Rose Potts is sponsoring the day! Tuesday, October 16 To honor the 3rd wedding anniversary to her best friend, Michael. Happy Anniversary, Rose and Michael! If you would like to sponsor the center to honor your special day, click here . 4/24/26, 4:40 PM �Rebecca in the Rainbow Room! 3 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Rebecca-in-the-Rainbow-Room-.... • Birthdays - yours, your spouse's, your children's, your parents', your friends', even your dog's • Anniversaries - wedding, sobriety, adoption, court date • To honor a loved one's memory • Special events • Mother's Day, Father's Day, any holiday • Just because EBA Mixer Wednesday, October 17, 6:00 p.m. Hosted by Pottery Barn 1864 Utica Square, Tulsa, OK 74114 POTTERY BARN Pottery Barn offers a unique shopping experience for anyone looking to put the finishing touches to any room in their home. When you shop Pottery Barn you are getting a product that cannot be found in any other store. Our furniture is one of a kind, crafted in America, and is of the highest quality. Pottery Barn's deep care for the environment has also helped us in creating products that are ecofriendly and sustainable long term. When you visit a Pottery Barn store be sure to ask about our complimentary design services, where we send one of our designers, decorators or stylists to help you create your dream home. When creating the perfect room, the home accessory pieces are just as important as the main furniture pieces. Everything from sofa sets, tablecloths, curtains, cushions, decorative pieces, and dinnerware all work together to bring out an individual's unique style. Pottery Barn is the home decor store which allows you to decorate your home to fit traditional, modern, or transitional styles using unique products that cannot be found anywhere else. Visit Pottery Barn Online The Equality Business Alliance networking mixers are terrific venues for you to meet prospective clients. Mixers are open to non-members as well as EBA members. Be sure to bring business cards, business information, brochures, etc. Hosting a networking mixer is a great way to showcase your business. You may host at your establishment or use the Equality Center. If you would like to host a mixer: Please send an email to jose.vega@okeq.org for more information. E ALITY Business Alliance 4/24/26, 4:40 PM �Rebecca in the Rainbow Room! 4 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Rebecca-in-the-Rainbow-Room-.... Third Thursday in the Rainbow Room Thursday, October 18, 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Click here to purchase tickets Center Awareness Day Friday, October 19, 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Do you know that Tulsa is home to the seventh-largest LGBTQ+ community center in the world? That’s right. The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center in downtown Tulsa is operated by Oklahomans for Equality. With five paid staff members, an army of about 250 volunteers, and a 30-member Board of Directors and Advisors plus a five-member Board of Trustees, Oklahomans for Equality depends on individual/corporate donors to support our roughly 50,000 constituents in the LGBTQ+ community and our allies. Our annual budget is nearly $1 million, and we receive absolutely no funding from any governmental entity. If you didn’t know all of that, just imagine how much more you don’t know about Oklahomans for Equality and the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. We have the perfect opportunity for you 4/24/26, 4:40 PM �Rebecca in the Rainbow Room! 5 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Rebecca-in-the-Rainbow-Room-.... to learn what you’re missing: LGBT Center Awareness Day on Friday, Oct. 19! Any time between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m., individuals; government officials; and community, nonprofit and business leaders across Oklahoma are invited to visit the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center at 621 E. Fourth St. in downtown Tulsa. Board members will be on hand to give tours of the center, which recently underwent a $1 million renovation, thanks to a successful capital campaign, and answer any questions you might have. We want to spread the news about the great work we’re doing. We want to give you information that you, your friends or your business associates might need about what resources are available. And we want you to realize that this is an organization and a facility that you should be supporting financially. We’re not going to hit you over the head asking for money; we’ll let you reach that conclusion on your own. Hope to see you Oct. 19! Donate $13 for 13 years of our presence in downtown Tulsa. Pride Game Night Supporting the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Friday, October 19, 2:00 p.m. Kiss My Ale Pub 5336 E. Admiral Pl., Tulsa, OK 74115 Kiss My Ale Pub invites you to come play your favorite tabletop games (more than 120 to choose from) while you enjoy some tasty local beers and quality cocktails! We are donating 10% of all sales to the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center, so come help us support OkEq, and invite all your friends to join in! Bi+ & LSC Halloween Party! Friday, October 26, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Brought To You Bi The Letter B and the Ladies Social Club are joining forces to host a Halloween party! Join us on Friday, October 26 from 6pm to 9pm for a costume party and movie night. We’ll be watching the 1988 comedy horror classic Elvira Mistress of the Dark. Bring potluck snacks and/or drinks (please drink responsibly!) to share if you’re able. Folks of all orientations and genders are welcome to attend! Costumes are definitely encouraged, but not required. See you there! Call For Artists 2019 Deadline October 20, 2018 Oklahomans for Equality’s Allie 4/24/26, 4:40 PM �Rebecca in the Rainbow Room! 6 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Rebecca-in-the-Rainbow-Room-.... Jensen Memorial Art Gallery at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center is accepting proposals for its 2019 exhibition calendar. Our gallery encourages emerging artists who create fresh, challenging work in all media to apply. Details: Each chosen exhibit will be on display for approximately 30 days. OkEq will host an opening night reception for the artist(s) on the first Thursday of each month. Each exhibit is installed on the Tuesday prior. No additional works will be accepted after initial delivery. Works must be available for sale. There will be a 30 percent commission on works sold. Artists will also provide artwork labels (title, price, etc.) for each piece. A biography and artist statement are due on the first of the month prior to the exhibit for publicity purposes. How to Apply: Proposals should include a paragraph or two about your vision for an exhibit, as well as five jpg images that represent your current work. All proposals must be submitted by email. Proposals incorporating the work of two artists or a small group are also acceptable. Artists who have not shown in the gallery before will be given priority consideration. Please let us know if your idea for an exhibit will require months to prepare or if you have calendar restrictions. We would also like to know if you could be ready to go quickly, as those early months are sometimes hard to fill. Deadline for submissions is October 20. Notifications will be sent out by November 10. Please submit proposals by e-mail to jose.vega@okeq.org - - - - - , with the subject heading “OkEq gallery proposal" SAGE Tulsa Tuesday, October 23, 10:00 a.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Al Triggs with Legacy insurance advisors will be visiting SAGE October 23 to share information about their products and services . -........J . ~.J J INSURANCE ,.. -A-1 ADVISORS SIMPLE SOLUTIONS . UNCOMMON SERVICE . Legacy Insurance Advisors' mission is to sell and service all forms of health and life insurance by representing the best carriers in the industry, by maintaining a superior client base, by partnering with and retaining the most qualified professionals, and by providing all agency personnel with the training and tools available to givethe very best possible service to our clients and companies. Our agents, managers, and staff are committed to educating and empowering our policyholders. We will provide guidance 4/24/26, 4:40 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/17f4283ab3dc50f4f27be6fffe02edcf.pdf 16b2610148f82d0716ae65266082d3b3 PDF Text Text Call to Action! 1 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Call-to-Action-.html?soid=11024... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews October 24th, 2018 MISSION: Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Donate Now! Visit our website Amazon Smile Shop Now! Get your house in order and help us get our house in order, too! Go to smile.amazon.com for your shopping needs, and Amazon will donate a portion to Oklahomans for Equality! Call to Action The Trump Administration has proposed a change to Title IX that would alter the legal definition of gender and deny the existence of transgender people under the law. This rule change would create a legal 4/24/26, 4:41 PM �Call to Action! 2 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Call-to-Action-.html?soid=11024... definition of gender that would be based on an individuals designated sex at birth. This action is neither objective nor is it rooted in a scientific understanding of sex and gender. Oklahomans for Equality stands with our transgender community against this proposal. We need you to contact your senators, representatives and the White House to let them know that you do not support this proposed change to Title IX. Find your congressional representatives here . Contact the White House here. 4/24/26, 4:41 PM �Call to Action! 3 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Call-to-Action-.html?soid=11024... Bi+ & LSC Halloween Party! Friday, October 26, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Brought To You Bi The Letter B and the Ladies Social Club are joining forces to host a Halloween party! Join us on Friday, October 26 from 6pm to 9pm for a costume party and movie night. We’ll be watching the 1988 comedy horror classic Elvira Mistress of the Dark. Bring potluck snacks and/or drinks (please drink responsibly!) to share if you’re able. Folks of all orientations and genders are welcome to attend! Costumes are definitely encouraged, but not required. See you there! Neurodiversity Costume Party Saturday, October 27, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 4/24/26, 4:41 PM �Call to Action! 4 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Call-to-Action-.html?soid=11024... Grannies Brunch Sunday, October 28, 12:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 GRANNIES GO DISCO!!! Grannies is an all-star satire event celebrating folk and inspirational music with live performances and drag personalities. It’s irreverent, but never sacrilegious, and always uplifting humor. Grannies remembers those days of going to grandma's house for Sunday Dinner. Brunch and live entertainment provided. Tickets cost $25. Reserved tables for eight are available for $200. Mimosas and cash bar will be available. Purchase tickets now. Volunteer of the Month October 2018 Barbara 4/24/26, 4:41 PM �Call to Action! 5 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Call-to-Action-.html?soid=11024... Shoenhals Thank you for your dedication, Barbara! www.fostercare-ok.org 17 ~ Saint Francis Community Services• Give hope. Change a life. Become a foster parent. First Thursday Art Opening Thursday, November 1, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Oklahomans for Equality’s November showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature an 4/24/26, 4:41 PM �Call to Action! 6 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Call-to-Action-.html?soid=11024... exhibit with a combined show titled “Places, Faces and Spaces of Tulsa” by Carla Hefley and Linda Dunbar, beginning with a reception on Thursday, November 1 st , from 6 to 9 p.m. Two skilled and award-winning visual artists – Hefley and Dunbar – are Places, Faces and Spaces of Tulsa. They paint in oils, acrylics and watercolor, trying to capture the places, faces and spaces of Tulsa. Carla Hefley is inspired by the inside world. She may eat somewhere, get her hair cut or walk into a home in Tulsa and find the perfect scene to inspire her. When she happens upon the accidental still life, the camera is out, and she snaps a photo to take to the studio and recreate it on canvas. Linda Dunbar paints many things but excels in the portrait. She captures the perfect look and feel of the faces of Tulsa. She is inspired by many media and genres, but portraits are her game. She is also adept in capturing many places outside, en plein air. Between the two, they capture the Places, Faces and Spaces of Tulsa. The show continues throughout the month. www.okeq.org 80th Anniversary Kristallnacht Commemoration Sunday, November 4, 2:00 p.m. Jewish Federation of Tulsa, Sylvan Auditorium 2021 E. 71st St. How do governments institutionalize hatred? How do governments legalize the murder of its own citizens, and their children? The Nazi government in the 1930s took traditional antisemitism and created a bureaucratic superstructure whose goals were to disenfranchise and eventually exterminate its own citizens and those who fell under its control. What was the legal progression that started with discrimination and ended with the genocide of European Jewry? Join Professor Janet Levit, Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, The University of Tulsa and Associate Professor Carsten Schapkow, University of Oklahoma, J.L Brammer Jr, Presidential Professor in History, Department of History and Schusterman Center for Judaic and Israel Studies, as they discuss the legal path and consequences that led to the extermination of European Jewry. This program is free and suitable for adults and youth in the sixth grade and above. No reservations required. 4/24/26, 4:41 PM �Call to Action! 7 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Call-to-Action-.html?soid=11024... LGBT Women's Network November Happy Hour Monday, November 5, 5:00 p.m. Centennial Lounge - VFW Post 577 1109 E. 6th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Our November Happy Hour will be hosted at Centennial Lounge inside Tulsa's VFW Post 577. Mix and mingle with ladies you might not meet otherwise, make new business connections, and grow your personal network. fl'GBT W-omen-S Network Don't forget to bring business cards to be entered into a drawing for a door prize. HARUV USA LECTURE SERIES Let's Get This Straight: Working Towards Protecting LGBTQ Children, Youth, and Their Families ondav_ l L5_ g @ 7 -8=.:lOnm 4/24/26, 4:41 PM �Call to Action! 8 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Call-to-Action-.html?soid=11024... - · ------- , , - _,.._ ,.. ,.._ - - -· - - r - - · OU-Tulsa Schusterman Learning Center {campus map attached) FREE {for Socio/ Work professionals earning CEUs, 1.5 will be offered For $15 on site that evening} HARUV USA Lecture Series Monday, November 5, 7:00 p.m. OU - Tulsa Schusterman Learning Center 4502 E. 41st St., Tulsa, OK 74135 FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: kaseyrinehart@ou.edu 1.5 CEU's will be available Click here to register I Gerald P. Mallon, DSW, is the Julia Lathrop Professor of Child Welfare and the Associate Dean of Scholarship and Research at the Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College in New York City. For more than 43 years, Dr. Mallon has been a child welfare practitioner, advocate, educator, and researcher. Dr. Mallon was the first child welfare professional in the U.S. to research, write about, and develop programs for LGBTQ youth in child welfare settings. He has also written extensively about sexual orientation and gender identity expression . Dr. Mellon's scholarship and practice has been recognized through multiple awards including The Judge Richard Ware Award - Louisiana Children's Trust Fund; The New York State Citizens Coalition for Children Advocacy Award, the Hosteler-Habib Award, Family Equality Council; the Child Advocate of the Year Award - North American Council on Adoptable Children; and induction in 2014 as a Fellow of the American Academy of Social Work and Social Welfare. In 2017, Dr. Mallon was awarded the Adoption Excellence Award from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. He serves on numerous editorial boards of professional journals and is the Senior Editor of the professional journal, Child Welfare and the author or editor of more than twenty-four books. His most recent publications are: Social Work Practice with Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender People (3rd edition), published by Routledge Press; and Child Welfare for the Twenty-first Century: A Handbook of Practices, Policies, and Programs {2nd edition), co-edited with Peg Hess, published by Columbia University Press. In his role as the Executive Director of the National Center for Child Welfare Excellence, Dr. Mallon has traveled to all 50 states, many territories and numerous tribes to deliver technica l assistance and trainina on a ranae of ch ild welfare 4/24/26, 4:41 PM �Call to Action! 9 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Call-to-Action-.html?soid=11024... V V related issues "particularly" as they relate to youth and to foster care. Dr. Mallon has lectured and worked extensively throughout the United States, and internationally in Argentina, Austral ia, Canada, Cuba, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, the Netherlands, Portugal, and the United Kingdom. Dr. Mallon earned his doctorate in Social Welfare from the City University of New York at Hunter College, holds an MSW from Fordham University and a BSW from Dominican College. Dr. Mallon also lives the talk he talks, in addition to being a child welfare professional for his entire career, he has been a foster parent and is the adoptive parent of now grown children. Haruv USA at OU-Tulsa provides comprehensive, inter-professional education, training, and research in the prevention and treatment of ch ild abuse and neglect. It is a partnership between the Haruv Institute in Israel, the OU Anne and Henry Zarrow School of Social Work, and OU-Tulsa . Haruv USA at OU - Tulsa INTERNATIO AL CENTER OF EXCELLENCE & A RECOGNIZED LEADER IN THE FIELD OF CHILD MALTREATMENT Gay Men's Dinner Group Tuesday, November 6th, 6:30 p.m. Bangkok Thai Buffet 3313 E. 32nd Place, Tulsa, OK 74135 This could be the last chance to dine at Bangkok. As of now, November 26th is their last day being open. Reserve your seat with Richard Haley at GuysDineToo@gmail.com. Imperial Court Military Ball Saturday, November 10, 7:00 p.m. Tulsa Eagle 1338 E 3rd St, Tulsa, OK 74120 4/24/26, 4:41 PM �Call to Action! 10 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Call-to-Action-.html?soid=11024... "Flapjacks" & Mimosas: A Musical Brunch Benefiting Council Oak Men's Chorale Sunday, November 11, 2018 11:00 a.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 "FlapJ1cks" & r,:i/llU:LIU ~!~ ~=@Cs□~ (Q)@l mosas • 0~ cc;!m@!J@l~@ 4/24/26, 4:41 PM �Call to Action! 11 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Call-to-Action-.html?soid=11024... ovem er (Veterans 11am-1pm OKEQ (Oklahomans For Equality) 621 . Pride (4th St. $3 • Lawyer in the Library Wednesday, November 14, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 LEGALAID , ~ SERVICES OF Lawyer in the Library is an opportunity to = meet with a lawyer about topics such as family law (divorce, paternity, custody, child support), landlord/tenant, estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment necessary. OKLAHOMA, INC. Langston University Social Justice Symposium Friday, November 16, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Langston University: Tulsa 6914 N. Greenwood Ave., Tulsa, OK 74106 Please join us for the 10th annual Social Justice SymposiumTikkun Olam-Healing a Fractured Universe. This event is free and open to all and includes lunch! Come out to the Social Justice Symposium and hear about the things that are facing people of today. There will be talks on everything from positive psychology to bullying. There will be times to ask questions and to add your voice to the conversation! Hope to see you there! Please come and be part of the solution. RSVP here IHI JRUrH tAN:,,..;01 HI tOSVIRIII> 4/24/26, 4:41 PM �Call to Action! 12 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Call-to-Action-.html?soid=11024... Boy Erased Friday, Nov 16 7:00PM Circle Cinema, 10 S. Lewis, Tulsa, OK 74104 (918) 592-3456 www.circlecinema.com "Boy Erased" tells the story of Jared (Lucas Hedges), the son of a Baptist pastor in a small American town, who is outed to his parents (Nicole Kidman and Russell Crowe) at age 19. Jared is faced with an ultimatum: attend a conversion therapy program or be permanently exiled and shunned by his family, friends and faith. “Boy Erased” is the true story of one young man's struggle to find himself while being forced to question every aspect of his identity. Open NOH8 Photo Shoot in Tulsa, OK Sunday, November 18, 2:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Join the #NOH8Worldwide movement in Tulsa, OK and add your face to the fight for equal human rights! COST: Single/Solo Photos: $40 Couple/Group Photos: $25 per person NOH8 accepts cash and credit cards only. Fees paid to participate cover services and costs for one edited digital print only, made available via noh8campaign.com , and do not include physical prints. * COME CAMERA-READY * * WEAR A WHITE SHIRT * * POSE & MAKE A STATEMENT! * The NOH8 Campaign returns to Oklahomans For Equality @ The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center on Sunday, November 18th for an open photo shoot! Stop by anytime between 2pm-4pm to pose for an official NOH8 photo by photographer Adam Bouska . No reservations needed! Photos are first-come, first-served - and we move fast! Please arrive camera-ready with a plain white shirt to match the signature style of the NOH8 photos. When is the best time to arrive? Most people tend to arrive before the photo shoot begins, but as long as someone has lined up by the advertised end time for the photo shoot (4:00pm for this photo shoot), they should be guaranteed a chance to pose! Once you arrive, the next steps are easy! 4/24/26, 4:41 PM �Call to Action! 13 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Call-to-Action-.html?soid=11024... 1. Fill-out one numbered model release for each person. 2. Have a NOH8 temporary tattoo applied for your photo. 3. Standby for your number to be called. 4. Process your payment once called. 5. Trade your processed model release for duct tape! NOH8 Co-Founder Adam Bouska will photograph roughly 5-10 frames per person. One frame will be selected/edited by our team and made available within approximately eight weeks (timeline subject to change). INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING? E-mail info@noh8campaign.com ------ -- ----- with your contact information and make sure to note which shoot you'd like to volunteer for! Funds raised by the NOH8 Campaign will be used to continue promoting and raising awareness for marriage and human equality as well as anti-discrimination and anti-bullying through NOH8’s interactive social media campaign. This includes bringing the campaign to other cities and countries around the world, creating and compiling images for our ongoing large-scale media campaign, and covering the costs of the daily operations and maintenance necessary to run this rapidly growing campaign out of our Burbank Headquarters. The NOH8 Campaign is a tax-exempt charitable organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Click here and scroll down to the 'Funds & Financing' portion of our FAQ for more information about how fees are utilized. Transgender Day of Remembrance Tuesday, November 20, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Transgender Day of Remembrance is a yearly event on Nov. 20 to honor those we have lost as a result of anti-transgender violence. Join Oklahomans for Equality in memorializing those who left us in 2018. Come Home for Thanksgiving ► 4/24/26, 4:41 PM �Call to Action! 14 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Call-to-Action-.html?soid=11024... Thursday, November 22, 12:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 OkEq invites you to join us on Thanksgiving Day for a FREE community meal at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Please confirm your attendance by contacting Alex Wade at alex.wade @okeq.org or by calling 918-743-4297. Local affirming and inclusive congregations and OkEq provide a wonderful meal every year. The meal will be served at 12:00 p.m. Please arrive by 12:00 p.m. Lunch will be provided by: Joy Lutheran Church ELCA Fellowship Congregational Church UCC Unity Church of Christianity Parish Church of Saint Jerome Bethany Christian Church College Hill Presbyterian Church Christ Church Episcopal ---------- --- -Boston Avenue United Methodist Church All Souls Unitarian Church St. Paul's United Methodist Church Diversity Christian Fellowship International East Side Christian Church University United Methodist Church PFLAG Tulsa Muslims 4 Mercy Don We Now... December 4, 6, and 7, 8:00 p.m. East Side Christian Church 1438 S Indianapolis Ave, Tulsa, OK 74112 This Holiday concert continues Council Oak Men’s Chorale’s 20 th Anniversary Celebration with a musical retrospective of past concerts. Elizabeth Smith Curtis returns as our artistic director for this special anniversary concert. Start your holiday season off with Council Oak Men's Chorale. 4/24/26, 4:41 PM �Call to Action! 15 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Call-to-Action-.html?soid=11024... OKEQ Holiday Shopping Market Saturday December 8, 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 We invite you to join us for our third annual OkEq Holiday Shopping Market! Part of the proceeds from the event will benefit the Dennis R Neill Equality Center. If you would like to be part of the fun and be a vendor at this year’s market, please email Jose Vega at jose.vega@okeq.org . Inclusion for People with Developmental Disabilities Saturdays at 1:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 4/24/26, 4:41 PM �Call to Action! 16 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Call-to-Action-.html?soid=11024... Individuals with developmental disabilities are frequently marginalized and excluded from society at large, and this is no less true within the LGBTQ community. This group’s focus will be to help individuals create stronger community connections through building communication and social skills, as well as learning to respect social boundaries and norms. Members will agree upon no more than three outcomes for social development per individual. Members will work on practicing target behaviors while engaging in events within and without the Equality Center. Group sessions will last approximately 2.5 hours, occurring each Saturday @ 1pm. Neurodiversity Social Group Saturdays at 4:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Do you find yourself over stimulated by large crowds or loud noises? Do you crave meaningful social interaction in a calm, safe environment? If you are living with a mental health diagnosis, are on the autism spectrum, or generally prefer calmer social events, then this is the place for you. Here, members will meet weekly on Saturdays @ 4pm to socialize and connect with individuals like themselves. Each week members will collectively decide on a different activity ranging from game nights, movie nights, outings, and many others. Art for the Heart Program: An all inclusive Arts Program Sundays at 1:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 4/24/26, 4:41 PM �Call to Action! 17 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Call-to-Action-.html?soid=11024... Thesis Research Study Please consider participating in my thesis research study examining the connection between lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) identity, community connection, and resilience! This study is approved by the institutional review board at Northeastern State University and under the supervision of my thesis chair, Dr. Steven Byers. In order to be eligible for the study, you must: Be 18 years of age at the time of completion Identify as LGBTQ+ To participate in the study, please complete the survey here . The survey will take about 20 to 30 minutes to complete. You can be entered to win a $25.00 Amazon gift card if you provide an email address at the end of the survey. This study is anonymous. The only identifying information which will be collected is demographic information, and will not specifically identify you. You will be asked to provide an email at the conclusion of the survey to be entered in the raffle if you so wish, but are not required to do so. Participation in this study is voluntary. If you wish to withdraw from the study, you may close the browser window at any time. If you do not want to answer a question, you may skip any question in this survey. 4/24/26, 4:41 PM �Call to Action! 18 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Call-to-Action-.html?soid=11024... If you have any questions, please contact Jordan Westcott ( Westcott@nsuok.edu ) or Dr. Steven Byers ( byerss@nsuok.edu ). We hope that you choose to participate in this study and share your experience! Sisters in Song Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4 St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Sisters in Song would like to invite new members to join our fun loving group of singers! We are just now beginning rehearsals for our upcoming holiday performances, so it’s a great time to start! We practice every Tuesday evening at 7pm at the Equality Center, second floor. Council Oak Men's Chorale Rehearsals on Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m. Fellowship Congregational Church 2900 S. Harvard Ave., Tulsa, OK 74114 The Council Oak Men's Chorale is looking for new members to sing in our holiday concert! Come join a great group of guys who enjoy singing and changing our community through song. We are excited to have Elizabeth Curtis, a former artistic director of the chorale, back as our interim director for the holiday concert. Our holiday concert, “Don We Now...,” will be Dec. 4th, 6th and 7th at East Side Christian Church, 1438 S. Indianapolis Ave. If you aren't singing with us, plan on attending. You won't want to miss starting your holiday season with the Council Oak Men's Chorale. PERSONALITY ASSESSMENT IN AN UNDERSERVED POPULATION WE NE D YOUR HELP!!! The transgender community is traditionally underserved when it comes to mental health. Additionally, the field of 4/24/26, 4:41 PM �Call to Action! 19 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Call-to-Action-.html?soid=11024... psychology knows relatively little about the psychological characteristics and needs of the transgender community. We call on you to participate in a new research study examining what major psychological measures tell us about transgender individuals! YOU ARE ELIGIBLE IF YOU: ✓ Identify as transgender or gender nonconforming (e.g., gender nonbinary, genderqueer gender fluid, etc.) ✓ Are 18-years-old or older ✓ Can read and write in English The study will take place at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center from 4-6pm and 7-9pm every Wednesday. It involves filling out questionnaires on a computer or paper and will take approximately two hours of your time. After completing the study, you will receive a $15.00 gift card. For questions or to participate. contact doctoral student researcher William Bryant: Email: wjlliam-bryant@utulsa.edu Cell Phone: 330 322-2442 his study I bemg conducted as part of the student researcher's dissertation for the niversi ofTulsa· Clini a l p,_ycho loi,,y Pro ram. You're not alone YOU'RE NOT Support group for partners with HIV/ AIDS Do you have a partner who was recently diagnosed with HIV/AIDS? Have you found a community to process this life change with? Are you looking for support? As every airplane attendant says, “Put on your own oxygen mask before assisting others.” ALONE Having a partner with a life-threatening illness can take a toll on your well being. This group may help you to recognize and change your reactions to the new challenges that having a partner with HIV/AIDS might pose. We will meet weekly for 6 weeks to cover information on HIV/AIDS, process difficulties you may be having with your partner, learn new ways to cope with this change, foster healthier communication, prepare for the future, and better manage stress. If interested please email jose.vega@okeq.org to join the group. You are not alone. 4/24/26, 4:41 PM �Call to Action! 20 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Call-to-Action-.html?soid=11024... Joe & Nancy McDonald Rainbow Library "Confessions of the Fox" by Jordy Rosenberg Jack Sheppard and Edgeworth Bess were the most notorious thieves, jailbreakers, and lovers of eighteenth-century London. Yet no one knows the true story; their confessions have never been found. Find this selection and more by visiting the Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library. Until now. Reeling from heartbreak, a scholar named Dr. Voth discovers a long-lost manuscript—a gender-defying exposé of Jack and Bess’s adventures. Is Confessions of the Fox an authentic autobiography or a hoax? As Dr. Voth is drawn deeper into Jack and Bess’s tale of underworld resistance and gender transformation, it becomes clear that their fates are intertwined—and only a miracle will save them all. Writing with the narrative mastery of Sarah Waters and the playful imagination of Nabokov, Jordy Rosenberg is an audacious storyteller of extraordinary talent. Equality Center Pride Store "Pride" enamel pins are for sale at the OkEq Pride Store for $5. Be sure to "Like" the OkEq Pride Store Facebook page to keep up with the new items and new sale items Counseling Services 4/24/26, 4:41 PM �Call to Action! 21 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Call-to-Action-.html?soid=11024... OSU - Tulsa Counseling Services The Oklahoma State Tulsa Counseling Center is an LGBTQ+ affirming center located in Main Hall of OSU Tulsa. You do not have to be affiliated with OSU to benefit from these services! Our center offers clients from OKEQ 5 sessions free and each session following that is only 5 dollars. Each member of our counseling team receives additional training and supervision in LGBTQ+ issues and is excited to work with clients from OKEQ. Please contact us at 918-594-8568 for more information or to schedule an appointment. Sara Griffey S ara Griffey is an LPC candidate under supervision. Sara specializes in LGBT+ and non-traditional relationships (i.e. kink, polyamory, etc.). She has experience working with homeless youth and individuals struggling with anxiety & trauma. She previously worked with survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. She is passionate about advocacy and public policy in order to ensure that proper treatment is available for any individual seeking services. Sara’s office is located at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center, 621 E 4th St, Tulsa, OK 74120 Sara operates on a sliding scale fee structure and can be reached at 918-928-2809 or Sara@UnityTulsa.com Allison Ikley-Freeman Allison Ikley-Freeman, LPC Candidate is passionate about assisting individuals who are a part of the LGBTQQIA+ community who experience a range of concerns and issues. Individual, youth, and adolescent counseling is available on a sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are available Mon-Thurs 12:30-6:00 p.m. and w alk in appointments are available. Appointments can be made by 4/24/26, 4:41 PM �Call to Action! 22 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Call-to-Action-.html?soid=11024... calling 918-280-9645 Regularly Scheduled Programming OkEq Board Meeting Monthly Meeting 7:00 p.m. Thursday, November 15 Dennis R. Neill Equality Center All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members October OkEq Art Exhibition The October Oklahomans for Equality showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature an exhibit of works by Ricardo Sanchez, beginning with a reception on Thursday, October 4, from 6 to 9 p.m., where a door prize of the artist’s work will be given. It's Complicated Family Ties Family Ties is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBTQ parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Family Ties, email jose.vega@okeq.org ----- . • LEGALAID ~ SERVICES OF = r'\ ... .,. .... ......... .,.......... T .... T.I""\ 1st & 3rd Monday of each month 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. "It's Complicated" is an ongoing group for individuals in nontraditional relationships (kink, polyamory, swinging, etc.) This group meets every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month from 6:30-8pm at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Each session will have a new topic. For topic information, please like Live Free! Coming Out Workshop 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 6:30-7:30 p.m. Are you planning to come out? Maybe you have just recently come out? Join us for a coming out discussion group meeting 4/24/26, 4:41 PM �Call to Action! 23 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Call-to-Action-.html?soid=11024... '--.11\.LAH UMA, .I...N ~. Lawyer in the Library November 14 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Unity Tulsa’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ UnityTulsa or check the OkEq event calendar at http://www.okeq.org/ event-calendar.html . Lawyer in the Library is an opportunity to meet with a lawyer about topics such as family law (divorce, paternity, custody and child support), landlord/ tenant disputes, estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment is necessary. in the History Project Room. It's free! This course is designed for individuals coming to terms with their sexuality with presentations on how to come out to family, friends, and co-workers. Question and answer session in a supportive and informed environment. Facilitated by Allison Ikley-Freeman. Please contact ComingOut@OkEq.org or call 918-743-4297 Non-Binary Support Group 3rd Tuesday of each month 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Free Yoga Class at OkEq Mondays 5:45 - 6:45 p.m. Enjoy a free class! These 60-minute, free Community Yoga classes are open to everyone of all levels. Each class is mindfully crafted to prepare the body for a peak pose in the arm balance, inversion, backbend or twist family. This class will connect the mind, body, and spirit through movement and breath. A new support group for folks who identify with non-binary genders, including but not limited to, genderqueer, genderfluid, agender, bigender, neutrois, genderflux, and more. This group will be a safe space to discuss our identities, receive support, and build a strong nonbinary community in Tulsa. For information contact Vic Wiener at vfwiener@gmail.com sos Brought to You Bi the Letter B 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Bisexual support group at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Tell all your friends. The group is open to all bi/pan/queer/ fluid+ folks and their allies. Facilitators Daniel & Haley SECULAR ORGANIZATIONS FOR SOBRIETY SOS Group Mondays 7:00 pm This open Secular 4/24/26, 4:41 PM �Call to Action! 24 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Call-to-Action-.html?soid=11024... Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) Recovery and Sobriety Group meets every Monday at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information, visit www.SOSTulsa.org Asexual Meeting No Shade for Plus Every Thursday 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. This a place for asexuals to form community. Be a part of the first Tulsa asexual group. sage A new support group to bring together people who have found they are HIV positive and those who have been living with HIV for many years. The group will provide support, Education, Social activities and so much more. The group will be here at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center to provide a safe place to discuss issues and meet other people who are navigating their lives being PLUS. Advocacy& Services for LGBTElders We refuse to be invisible SAGE Tulsa Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan t _ ~ · .(;! n ~ Tulsa Writers, Ink.'---"' er, at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center ~ ""J•~ ,,._f - - 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 2nd & 4th Tuesday of every month 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. It's the A in LGBTQA. Come join us for an affirming, open discussion at this peer-led group for individuals 18 and over who identify as asexual or are interested in discussing asexual issues. Tulsa Area Prime Timers -, ~ @ - I Lambda AlAnon Group Every Friday 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. This open Al-Anon group meets at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center every Friday at 7:00 pm. Contact 918.743.2754 for more information. Tulsa Writers, Ink. 1st & 3rd Saturday of each month 4/24/26, 4:41 PM �Call to Action! 25 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Call-to-Action-.html?soid=11024... Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. (First time interview required before attending) Email alex.wade@okeq.org The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. An LGBT inclusive group of writers providing support and resources to authors and writers regardless of where they are in their writing career. 2nd & 4th Thursday of each month 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Survivors of Incest Anonymous Game Night Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno Intimate Partner Violence & Sexual Assault Survivor Support Group Every Saturday 12:00 - 2:30 p.m. SIA strives to empower those who have survived childhood sexual abuse (who are not abusing any child), who want to become survivors and thrivers. For more information, visit siawso.org This support and educational group is for individuals who have survived domestic violence and are ready to explore their personal healing process and find hope and to discuss their experiences, share ideas, and provide emotional support for one another. Art for the Heart: An all Inclusive Arts Program Sundays @ 1:00 p.m. Partners of 4/24/26, 4:41 PM �Call to Action! 26 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Call-to-Action-.html?soid=11024... Children/Siblings of Trans*/NonBinary Individuals Support Group This program is for youth ages 8-18 that have trans* parents or siblings. This group will provide support, education and social opportunities for those living with trans* family members. Attendees must have approval from the facilitator to participate. Please contact Amanda at 918-902-4625. Trans*/NonBinary Individuals Support Group The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for partners of transgender and non-binary individuals. Ages 18+. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Please contact Amanda at 918-902-4625. Neurodiversity Social Group Art is more than just pictures on the wall. Art helps people express themselves, find happiness, and it can help with mobility and dexterity. Art classes foster connections between individuals and helps reduce isolation many people experience. Please join us in making our community a more beautiful, meaningful place through the enrichment of art. Subjects will be elected by members from a range of topics including: glass fusing and jewelry making, mosaics, basket weaving, finger weaving, ceramics, acrylic painting, and quilting. This group is all inclusive, and encourages individuals from all age groups to come together for weekly sessions on Sundays @ 1pm. Saturdays @ 4:00 p.m. Inclusion for People with Developmental Disabilities Saturdays @ 1:00 p.m. Individuals with developmental disabilities are frequently marginalized and excluded from society at large, and this is no less true within the LGBTQ community. This group’s focus will be to help individuals create stronger community connections through building communication Do you find yourself over stimulated by large crowds or loud noises? Do you crave meaningful social interaction in a calm, safe environment? If you are living with a mental health diagnosis, are on the autism spectrum, or generally prefer calmer social events, then this is the place for you. Here, members will meet weekly on Saturdays @ 4pm to socialize and connect with individuals like themselves. Each week 4/24/26, 4:41 PM �Call to Action! 27 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Call-to-Action-.html?soid=11024... and social skills, as well as learning to respect social boundaries and norms. Members will agree upon no more than three outcomes for social development per individual. Members will work on practicing target behaviors while engaging in events within and without the Equality Center. Group sessions will last approximately 2.5 hours, occurring each Saturday @ 1pm. members will collectively decide on a different activity ranging from game nights, movie nights, outings, and many others. LGBTQ+ History: Interviewees Wanted By appointment Do you feel like you have something to say about your life as an LGBTQ+ individual? Recording the history of the LGBTQ+ community is currently a feature of programming at the Equality Center. This program is designed to supplement and further complete our collective history by interviewing participants to further investigate past and present features of LGBTQ+ life and identity. Interviewees will sit down face to face and be asked a series of questions in regards to their person lives and experiences. All information gathered will be added to the existing archive. Please contact Ely at burgesej@nsuok.edu to set up your appointment. Community Partners health outreach prevention education, Inc. 4/24/26, 4:41 PM �Call to Action! 28 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Call-to-Action-.html?soid=11024... OKLAHOMA Workforce Oklahoma Access Point EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and community. Open every day Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-by-step instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 7 pm Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. OkEq Staff Toby Jenkins CEO / Executive Director Jose Vega Program Director Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org Jose.Vega@OkEq.org --- --- Alex Wade Volunteer & Pride Store Coordinator Tracy Allen Special Projects 4/24/26, 4:41 PM �Call to Action! 29 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Call-to-Action-.html?soid=11024... Tracy.Allen@OkEq.org --- Alex.Wade@OkEq.org - - - OkEq Board and Trustees Executive Committee Stuart Ashworth, Esq., President Sharon Bishop-Baldwin, Vice President Marcia Keesee, Secretary Paul Allen, Treasurer Sheena Grewal, At Large Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt David Nelson Kris Wilmes Board of Directors Jan Baldwin Christopher Brecht-Smith, Esq. Rev. Geoffrey Brewster Alyssa Bryant, Esq. Darci Hazelwood, D.O. Allison Ikley-Freeman Chris Shoaf Al Triggs Robin VanMeter Will Vaughn Visit our website , J I View our events Contact us today Oklahomans for Equality Hours: Mon - Sat Noon-9 p.m. | Sun Noon-6 p.m. 621 East Fourth Street, Tulsa, OK 74120 08 4/24/26, 4:41 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/7431abe4716b6eafa87385e529268468.pdf 3725019122fd15f6781c3040bee95e78 PDF Text Text OkEq Weekly eNews October 31st, 2018 1 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-Weekly-eNews-October-31s... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews October 31st, 2018 MISSION: Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Donate Now! Visit our website Amazon Smile Shop Now! Get your house in order and help us get our house in order, too! Go to smile.amazon.com for your shopping needs, and Amazon will donate a portion to Oklahomans for Equality! 4/24/26, 4:42 PM �OkEq Weekly eNews October 31st, 2018 2 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-Weekly-eNews-October-31s... - F OR DISTRICT JUDGE ELECTBRECHT.COM Volunteer of the Month October 2018 Shannon Fincher Thank you for your dedication, Shannon! 4/24/26, 4:42 PM �OkEq Weekly eNews October 31st, 2018 3 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-Weekly-eNews-October-31s... First Thursday Art Opening Thursday, November 1, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Oklahomans for Equality’s November showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature an exhibit with a combined show titled “Places, Faces and Spaces of Tulsa” by Carla Hefley and Linda Dunbar, beginning with a reception on Thursday, November 1 st , from 6 to 9 p.m. Two skilled and award-winning visual artists – Hefley and Dunbar – are Places, Faces and Spaces of Tulsa. They paint in oils, acrylics and watercolor, trying to capture the places, faces and spaces of Tulsa. Carla Hefley is inspired by the inside world. She may eat somewhere, get her hair cut or walk into a home in Tulsa and find the perfect scene to inspire her. When she happens upon the accidental still life, the camera is out, and she snaps a photo to take to the studio and recreate it on canvas. Linda Dunbar paints many things but excels in the portrait. She captures the perfect look and feel of the faces of Tulsa. She is inspired by many media and genres, but portraits are her game. She is also adept in capturing many places outside, en plein air. Between the two, they capture the Places, Faces and Spaces of Tulsa. The show continues throughout the month. www.okeq.org We Will Not Be Erased: Protest for Trans and Intersex Rights Saturday, November 3, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Oklahoma State Capitol 2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73105 In light of the recent memo sent out by the Department of Health and Human Services, transgender and supportive Oklahomans will be rallying in front of the Oklahoma State Capitol to protest the proposed changes to Title IX. 4/24/26, 4:42 PM �OkEq Weekly eNews October 31st, 2018 4 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-Weekly-eNews-October-31s... LGBT Women's Network November Happy Hour Monday, November 5, 5:00 p.m. Centennial Lounge - VFW Post 577 1109 E. 6th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 fLGBT W-omen-S Network Our November Happy Hour will be hosted at Centennial Lounge inside Tulsa's VFW Post 577. Mix and mingle with ladies you might not meet otherwise, make new business connections, and grow your personal network. Don't forget to bring business cards to be entered into a drawing for a door prize. Boy Erased Friday, November 16, 7:00 p.m. Circle Cinema, 10 S. Lewis, Tulsa, OK 74104 (918) 592-3456 www.circlecinema.com IHI· TRUTH ( AN'.\OJ Iii COSVl·.Rll-1) BOY ERASED I< ll I I I>< ,11, I \l, Nll\'FMl\FR 111s "Boy Erased" tells the story of Jared (Lucas Hedges), the son of a Baptist pastor in a small American town, who is outed to his parents (Nicole Kidman and Russell Crowe) at age 19. Jared is faced with an ultimatum: attend a conversion therapy program or be permanently exiled and shunned by his family, friends and faith. “Boy Erased” is the true story of one young man's struggle to find himself while being forced to question every aspect of his identity. 4/24/26, 4:42 PM �OkEq Weekly eNews October 31st, 2018 5 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-Weekly-eNews-October-31s... Purchase tickets online here --- or in person. Use the promo code KIDMAN at checkout to get your ticket for $8.50. Open NOH8 Photo Shoot in Tulsa, OK Sunday, November 18, 2:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Join the #NOH8Worldwide movement in Tulsa, OK and add your face to the fight for equal human rights! COST: Single/Solo Photos: $40 Couple/Group Photos: $25 per person NOH8 accepts cash and credit cards only. Fees paid to participate cover services and costs for one edited digital print only, made available via noh8campaign.com , and do not include physical prints. * COME CAMERA-READY * * WEAR A WHITE SHIRT * * POSE & MAKE A STATEMENT! * The NOH8 Campaign returns to Oklahomans For Equality @ The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center on Sunday, November 18th for an open photo shoot! Stop by anytime between 2pm-4pm to pose for an official NOH8 photo by photographer Adam Bouska . No reservations needed! Photos are first-come, first-served - and we move fast! Please arrive camera-ready with a plain white shirt to match the signature style of the NOH8 photos. When is the best time to arrive? Most people tend to arrive before the photo shoot begins, but as long as someone has lined up by the advertised end time for the photo shoot (4:00pm for this photo shoot), they should be guaranteed a chance to pose! Once you arrive, the next steps are easy! 1. Fill-out one numbered model release for each person. 2. Have a NOH8 temporary tattoo applied for your photo. 3. Standby for your number to be called. 4. Process your payment once called. 5. Trade your processed model release for duct tape! NOH8 Co-Founder Adam Bouska will photograph roughly 5-10 frames per person. One frame will be selected/edited by our team and made available within approximately eight weeks (timeline subject to change). 4/24/26, 4:42 PM �OkEq Weekly eNews October 31st, 2018 6 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-Weekly-eNews-October-31s... INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING? E-mail info@noh8campaign.com ------ -- ----- with your contact information and make sure to note which shoot you'd like to volunteer for! Funds raised by the NOH8 Campaign will be used to continue promoting and raising awareness for marriage and human equality as well as anti-discrimination and anti-bullying through NOH8’s interactive social media campaign. This includes bringing the campaign to other cities and countries around the world, creating and compiling images for our ongoing large-scale media campaign, and covering the costs of the daily operations and maintenance necessary to run this rapidly growing campaign out of our Burbank Headquarters. The NOH8 Campaign is a tax-exempt charitable organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Click here and scroll down to the 'Funds & Financing' portion of our FAQ for more information about how fees are utilized. Transgender Day of Remembrance Tuesday, November 20, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Transgender Day of Remembrance is a yearly event on Nov. 20 to honor those we have lost as a result of anti-transgender violence. Join Oklahomans for Equality in memorializing those who left us in 2018. Come Home for Thanksgiving Thursday, November 22, 12:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 OkEq invites you to join us on Thanksgiving Day for a FREE community meal at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Please confirm your attendance by contacting Alex Wade at alex.wade @okeq.org or by calling 918-743-4297. Local affirming and inclusive congregations and OkEq provide a wonderful meal every year. 4/24/26, 4:42 PM �OkEq Weekly eNews October 31st, 2018 7 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-Weekly-eNews-October-31s... The meal will be served at 12:00 p.m. Please arrive by 12:00 p.m. Lunch will be provided by: Joy Lutheran Church ELCA Fellowship Congregational Church UCC Unity Church of Christianity Parish Church of Saint Jerome Bethany Christian Church College Hill Presbyterian Church Christ Church Episcopal Boston Avenue United Methodist Church All Souls Unitarian Church St. Paul's United Methodist Church Diversity Christian Fellowship International East Side Christian Church University United Methodist Church PFLAG Tulsa Muslims 4 Mercy Gay Men's Dinner Group Tuesday, November 6th, 6:30 p.m. Bangkok Thai Buffet 3313 E. 32nd Place, Tulsa, OK 74135 This could be the last chance to dine at Bangkok. As of now, November 26th is their last day being open. Reserve your seat with Richard Haley at GuysDineToo@gmail.com. • Lawyer in the Library Wednesday, November 14, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 LEGALAID , ~ SERVICES OF Lawyer in the Library is an opportunity to meet with a lawyer about topics such as family law (divorce, paternity, custody, child support), landlord/tenant, estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment necessary. = OKLAHOMA, INC. OkEq Fairy Tree Return Gifts by December 3rd Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 4/24/26, 4:42 PM �OkEq Weekly eNews October 31st, 2018 8 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-Weekly-eNews-October-31s... The Fairy Tree is back and ready for you to stop by the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center to select a recipient in need. We adopt the clients of Tulsa CARES that are in need of clothing and other items. The suggested gift items are listed for your shopping convenience. Tulsa CARES provides social services to individuals affected by HIV/AIDS. Help us support those in our community so that they can have a happy holiday. For more information, contact Alex Wade at alex.wade@okeq.org . OKEQ Holiday Shopping Market Saturday December 8, 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 We invite you to join us for our third annual OkEq Holiday Shopping Market! Part of the proceeds from the event will benefit the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. If you would like to be part of the fun and be a vendor at this year’s market, please email Jose Vega at jose.vega@okeq.org . National Survivors of Suicide Day: Sponsored by the Neurodiversity Social Group Saturday, November 17, 5:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Have you lost a loved one to suicide? Are yot1 still grie,,.i11g, or 4/24/26, 4:42 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/098dcd7d470407aafd797b4b9ccf5bc3.pdf fd8bb97ada7d5aa70389c865052fbf31 PDF Text Text Special Screening of "Boy Erased" 1 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Special-Screening-of--Boy-Erased... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews November 6th, 2018 MISSION: Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Donate Now! Visit our website Amazon Smile Shop Now! Get your house in order and help us get our house in order, too! Go to smile.amazon.com for your shopping needs, and Amazon will donate a portion to Oklahomans for Equality! Claudia McGinnity is sponsoring the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center on Saturday, November 10th, in memory of her brother, 4/24/26, 4:43 PM �Special Screening of "Boy Erased" 2 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Special-Screening-of--Boy-Erased... Larry Elledge, who died November 3rd, 2018. There will be a memorial gathering for Lawrence "Larry" Elledge on Saturday, November 10th at 2:00 p.m. at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. If you would like to sponsor the center to honor your special day, click here . Boy Erased Friday, November 16, 7:00 p.m. Circle Cinema, 10 S. Lewis, Tulsa, OK 74104 (918) 592-3456 www.circlecinema.com Join Oklahomans for Equality 's Executive Director Toby Jenkins , Program Director Jose Emmanuel Vega and a panel of special guests for a brief discussion before the screening. Panelists include: • Al Carlozzi, a Licensed Health Service Psychologist Professor, with the School of Community Health Sciences. Dr. Carlozzi is the Counseling & Counseling Psychology Director at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. • Marcia LaBooth Keesee, LPC-S, RPT, Vice President- Organizational Development & Community Relations with CREOKS Behavioral Health Services. • Lucy Stambaugh with the Oklahoma Department of Human Services works with at risk youth and coordinates the LGBTQ youth program Alphabet Soup at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. There will also be an informal post-screening conversation held in the gallery for anyone who is interested in further discussing the themes of the film. "Boy Erased" tells the story of Jared (Lucas Hedges), the son of a Baptist pastor in a small American town, who is outed to his parents (Nicole Kidman and Russell Crowe) at age 19. Jared is faced with an ultimatum: attend a conversion therapy program or be permanently exiled and shunned by his family, friends and faith. “Boy Erased” is the true story of one young man's struggle to find himself while being forced to question every aspect of his identity. Purchase tickets online here or in person. Use the promo code KIDMAN at checkout to get your ticket for $8.50. 4/24/26, 4:43 PM �Special Screening of "Boy Erased" 3 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Special-Screening-of--Boy-Erased... Volunteer of the Month October 2018 Shannon Fincher Thank you for your dedication, Shannon! First Thursday Art Opening Thursday, December 6, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Oklahomans for Equality’s December showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature a combined show of works by Virginia Sitzes and Mycah Higley, beginning with a reception on Thursday, December 6 th , from 6 to 9 p.m. A door prize of the artists’ work will be given. Virginia Sitzes received her bachelor of fine arts degree from the University of Oklahoma in 2017 and co-founded Art Group OKC. She lives in Oklahoma City, where she is a practicing professional artist. Her work is process intensive; through printmaking and painting, she gives in to intuition and the natural effects of chemistry on paper. She finds relief in being consumed by the moment and visually solves her questions. Her work reflects internal thoughts and processes as well as fun and beauty that she finds throughout the world. Artist Mycah Higley also lives in Oklahoma City. She received her bachelor of fine arts degree in painting and drawing from the University of Oklahoma. Her painting is strictly intuitive and experimental. She uses color, form, and transparency to create low-gravity spaces filled with organic forms that represent the complexity of people. Higley says of her work: “Painting is my means of working through the complexities of humans. The organic forms I paint 4/24/26, 4:43 PM �Special Screening of "Boy Erased" 4 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Special-Screening-of--Boy-Erased... represent my love/hate relationship with people. Humans are reflections of their experiences. Their thoughts, beliefs, likes, dislikes and words are what make them individuals. I mimic this buildup of experience into personhood using line, color, form, and transparency. My goal is to create an atmospheric space that forces the viewer to look past the surface and into the center of each low gravity form I paint.” The show continues throughout the month. www.okeq.org Keep Warm Donations Needed! As we enter the winter months, Oklahomans for Equality is asking for blankets, socks, and new or gently used coats, gloves, hats, and scarves for our constituents experiencing homelessness. Please bring donations to the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center front desk. Open NOH8 Photo Shoot in Tulsa, OK Sunday, November 18, 2:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Join the #NOH8Worldwide movement in Tulsa, OK and add your face to the fight for equal human rights! COST: Single/Solo Photos: $40 Couple/Group Photos: $25 per person NOH8 accepts cash and credit cards only. Fees paid to participate cover services and costs for one edited digital print only, made available via noh8campaign.com , and do not include physical prints. * COME CAMERA-READY * * WEAR A WHITE SHIRT * * POSE & MAKE A STATEMENT! * The NOH8 Campaign returns to Oklahomans For Equality @ The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center on Sunday, November 18th for an open photo shoot! Stop by anytime between 2pm-4pm to pose for an official NOH8 photo by photographer Adam Bouska . No reservations needed! Photos are first-come, first-served - and we move fast! Please arrive camera-ready with a plain white shirt to match the signature style of the NOH8 photos. When is the best time to arrive? Most people tend to arrive before the photo shoot begins, but as long as someone has lined up by the advertised end time for the photo shoot (4:00pm for 4/24/26, 4:43 PM �Special Screening of "Boy Erased" 5 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Special-Screening-of--Boy-Erased... this photo shoot), they should be guaranteed a chance to pose! Once you arrive, the next steps are easy! 1. Fill-out one numbered model release for each person. 2. Have a NOH8 temporary tattoo applied for your photo. 3. Standby for your number to be called. 4. Process your payment once called. 5. Trade your processed model release for duct tape! NOH8 Co-Founder Adam Bouska will photograph roughly 5-10 frames per person. One frame will be selected/edited by our team and made available within approximately eight weeks (timeline subject to change). INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING? E-mail info@noh8campaign.com ------ -- ----- with your contact information and make sure to note which shoot you'd like to volunteer for! Funds raised by the NOH8 Campaign will be used to continue promoting and raising awareness for marriage and human equality as well as anti-discrimination and anti-bullying through NOH8’s interactive social media campaign. This includes bringing the campaign to other cities and countries around the world, creating and compiling images for our ongoing large-scale media campaign, and covering the costs of the daily operations and maintenance necessary to run this rapidly growing campaign out of our Burbank Headquarters. The NOH8 Campaign is a tax-exempt charitable organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Click here and scroll down to the 'Funds & Financing' portion of our FAQ for more information about how fees are utilized. Transgender Day of Remembrance Tuesday, November 20, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Transgender Day of Remembrance is a yearly event on Nov. 20 to honor those we have lost as a result of anti-transgender violence. Join Oklahomans for Equality in memorializing those who left us in 2018. 4/24/26, 4:43 PM �Special Screening of "Boy Erased" 6 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Special-Screening-of--Boy-Erased... Come Home for Thanksgiving Thursday, November 22, 12:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 OkEq invites you to join us on Thanksgiving Day for a FREE community meal at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Please confirm your attendance by contacting Alex Wade at alex.wade @okeq.org or by calling 918-743-4297. Local affirming and inclusive congregations and OkEq provide a wonderful meal every year. The meal will be served at 12:00 p.m. Please arrive by 12:00 p.m. Lunch will be provided by: Joy Lutheran Church ELCA Fellowship Congregational Church UCC Unity Church of Christianity Parish Church of Saint Jerome Bethany Christian Church College Hill Presbyterian Church Christ Church Episcopal Boston Avenue United Methodist Church All Souls Unitarian Church St. Paul's United Methodist Church Diversity Christian Fellowship International East Side Christian Church University United Methodist Church PFLAG Tulsa Muslims 4 Mercy St. Patrick's Episcopal Church Forest Park Christian Church ---=--=--=--=--=--- Gay Men's Dinner Group Tuesday, November 6th, 6:30 p.m. Bangkok Thai Buffet 3313 E. 32nd Place, Tulsa, OK 74135 This could be the last chance to dine at Bangkok. As of now, November 26th is their last day being open. Reserve your seat with Richard Haley at GuysDineToo@gmail.com. Ladies Social Club Movie 4/24/26, 4:43 PM �Special Screening of "Boy Erased" 7 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Special-Screening-of--Boy-Erased... Friday, November 9, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Nanette is a 2018 comedy special by Australian comedian Hannah Gadsby. In the hour-long special, she dives into several timely issues facing women and the LGBT community. "lit · ·- \ Fri Nanette •· Nov 9 LSC screening &discussion 7 Pm Come at 6:00 p.m for snacks and socializing. The screening will start at 7:00 p.m, with group discussion following. We will wrap up by 9:00 p.m. If able, please bring movie snacks, drinks, and anything else you may want! Hope to see you there! • Lawyer in the Library Wednesday, November 14, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 LEGALAID , ~ SERVICESoF Lawyer in the Library is an opportunity to meet with a lawyer about topics such as family law (divorce, paternity, custody, child support), landlord/tenant, estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment necessary. = OKLAHOMA, INC. World AIDS Day Commemoration Saturday, December 1st 5:30 p.m. reception 6:00 p.m. service Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, Oklahoma 74120 Please join us for a very special World AIDS Day Commemoration as we say goodbye to our AIDS Quilts. These quilts have been on display in the Sue Welch Great Hall for 12 years and will now be returning to the National Names Project Archives in Atlanta Georgia. This will be your final opportunity to see the Quilts which were made by Tulsans in memory of Tulsans who died of AIDS. Community leaders will be sharing their memories of those who died and the stories behind the quilts accompanied by performances from Sisters in Song and Council Oak Men's Chorus. 4/24/26, 4:43 PM �Special Screening of "Boy Erased" 8 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Special-Screening-of--Boy-Erased... OkEq Fairy Tree Return Gifts by December 3rd Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 The Fairy Tree is back and ready for you to stop by the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center to select a recipient in need. We adopt the clients of Tulsa CARES that are in need of clothing and other items. The suggested gift items are listed for your shopping convenience. Tulsa CARES provides social services to individuals affected by HIV/AIDS. Help us support those in our community so that they can have a happy holiday. For more information, contact Alex Wade at alex.wade@okeq.org . OKEQ Holiday Shopping Market Saturday December 8, 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 We invite you to join us for our third annual OkEq Holiday Shopping Market! Part of the proceeds from the event will benefit the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. If you would like to be part of the fun and be a vendor at this year’s market, please email Jose Vega at jose.vega@okeq.org . National Survivors of Suicide Day: Sponsored by the Neurodiversity Social Group Saturday, November 17, 5:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 4/24/26, 4:43 PM �Special Screening of "Boy Erased" 9 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Special-Screening-of--Boy-Erased... 4/24/26, 4:43 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/7d49ea1d8b91ab419b8c5cf2eab316af.pdf 025577dabbc63b8110df23acb117d3e1 PDF Text Text Purchase Tickets for "Boy Erased" 1 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Purchase-Tickets-for--Boy-Erased... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews November 14th, 2018 MISSION: OkEq seeks equal rights for LGBTQ+ individuals and families through intersectional advocacy, education, programs, alliances, and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Donate Now! Visit our website Amazon Smile Shop Now! Get your house in order and help us get our house in order, too! Go to smile.amazon.com for your shopping needs, and Amazon will donate a portion to Oklahomans for Equality! Transgender Awareness Week November 12 - 19 Transgender Awareness Week aims to raise visibility of transgender and gender nonconforming individuals as well as raise awareness for the issues the community faces. The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center is raising the transgender flag for Transgender Awareness Week. 4/24/26, 4:43 PM �Purchase Tickets for "Boy Erased" 2 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Purchase-Tickets-for--Boy-Erased... ______ NOVEMBE , 2 _,q_ 20,s WI ~ Boy Erased Friday, November 16, 7:00 p.m. Circle Cinema 10 S. Lewis Ave., Tulsa, OK 74104 (918) 592-3456 www.circlecinema.com Join Oklahomans for Equality 's Executive Director Toby Jenkins , Program Director Jose Emmanuel Vega and a panel of special guests for a brief discussion before the screening. Panelists include: • Al Carlozzi, a Licensed Health Service Psychologist Professor, with the School of Community Health Sciences. Dr. Carlozzi is the Counseling & Counseling Psychology Director at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. • Marcia LaBooth Keesee, LPC-S, RPT, Vice President- Organizational Development & Community Relations with CREOKS Behavioral Health Services. • Lucy Stambaugh with the Oklahoma Department of Human Services works with at risk youth and coordinates the LGBTQ youth program Alphabet Soup at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. There will also be an informal post-screening conversation held in the gallery for anyone who is interested in further discussing the themes of the film. "Boy Erased" tells the story of Jared (Lucas Hedges), the son of a Baptist pastor in a small American town, who is outed to his parents (Nicole Kidman and Russell Crowe) at age 19. Jared is faced with an ultimatum: attend a conversion therapy program or be permanently exiled and shunned by his family, friends and faith. “Boy Erased” is the true story of one young man's struggle to find himself while being forced to question every aspect of his identity. Purchase tickets online here or in person. Use the promo code KIDMAN at checkout to get your ticket for $8.50. New OkEq Helpline! Every Sunday, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 4/24/26, 4:43 PM �Purchase Tickets for "Boy Erased" 3 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Purchase-Tickets-for--Boy-Erased... (918) 743-4297 Feeling stuck? Alone? Need a supportive, listening ear? Make Sunday your self-care day with a call to the new OkEq Helpline! This new and improved helpline has affirming staff available every Sunday from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. We are here to provide support for LGBTQ+ people dealing with many topics including coming out, substance use, feeling isolated, conflict with work or family, and many more. We aim to help you address these problems by listening, brainstorming, identifying a goal, and helping you create an action plan. As always, OKEQ can also provide LGBTQ+ affirming referrals for you to put these plans into action. All people who identify as LGBTQ+ are welcome to utilize this free service. If interested, please call us on Sunday at (918) 743-4297. OkEq Fairy Tree Return Gifts by December 3rd Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 The Fairy Tree is back and ready for you to stop by the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center to select a recipient in need. We adopt the clients of Tulsa CARES that are in need of clothing and other items. The suggested gift items are listed for your shopping convenience. Tulsa CARES provides social services to individuals affected by HIV/AIDS. Help us support those in our community so that they can have a happy holiday. For more information, contact Alex Wade at alex.wade@okeq.org . Open NOH8 Photo Shoot in Tulsa, OK Sunday, November 18, 2:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Join the #NOH8Worldwide movement in Tulsa, OK and add your face to the fight for equal human rights! COST: Single/Solo Photos: $40 Couple/Group Photos: $25 per person NOH8 accepts cash and credit cards only. Fees paid to 4/24/26, 4:43 PM �Purchase Tickets for "Boy Erased" https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Purchase-Tickets-for--Boy-Erased.. participate cover services and costs for one edited digital print only, made available via noh8campaign.com , and do not include physical prints. * COME CAMERA-READY * * WEAR A WHITE SHIRT * * POSE & MAKE A STATEMENT! * The NOH8 Campaign returns to Oklahomans For Equality @ The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center on Sunday, November 18th for an open photo shoot! Stop by anytime between 2pm-4pm to pose for an official NOH8 photo by photographer Adam Bouska . No reservations needed! Photos are first-come, first-served - and we move fast! Please arrive camera-ready with a plain white shirt to match the signature style of the NOH8 photos. When is the best time to arrive? Most people tend to arrive before the photo shoot begins, but as long as someone has lined up by the advertised end time for the photo shoot (4:00pm for this photo shoot), they should be guaranteed a chance to pose! Once you arrive, the next steps are easy! 1. Fill-out one numbered model release for each person. 2. Have a NOH8 temporary tattoo applied for your photo. 3. Standby for your number to be called. 4. Process your payment once called. 5. Trade your processed model release for duct tape! NOH8 Co-Founder Adam Bouska will photograph roughly 5-10 frames per person. One frame will be selected/edited by our team and made available within approximately eight weeks (timeline subject to change). INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING? E-mail info@noh8campaign.com with your contact information and make sure to note which shoot you'd like to volunteer for! ---- -- ------ Funds raised by the NOH8 Campaign will be used to continue promoting and raising awareness for marriage and human equality as well as anti-discrimination and anti-bullying through NOH8’s interactive social media campaign. This includes bringing the campaign to other cities and countries around the world, creating and compiling images for our ongoing large-scale media campaign, and covering the costs of the daily operations and maintenance necessary to run this rapidly growing campaign out of our Burbank Headquarters. The NOH8 Campaign is a tax-exempt charitable organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Click here and scroll down to the 'Funds & Financing' portion of our FAQ for more information about how fees are utilized. Pancakes with Pansexuals Brunch Sunday, November 17, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 4 of 24 4/24/26, 4:43 PM �Purchase Tickets for "Boy Erased" 5 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Purchase-Tickets-for--Boy-Erased... Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Join Brought To You Bi+ The Letter B for a pancake brunch as we celebrate the Pansexual identity! What is pansexuality anyway? Well, come have a pancake and we'll tell you all about it! Brought To You Bi+ The Letter B serves the Bi/Pan/Queer/Fluid+ community of Tulsa. We are safe and welcoming to all identities and orientations, those who are curious or questioning, and our allies. Transgender Day of Remembrance Tuesday, November 20, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Transgender Day of Remembrance is a yearly event on Nov. 20 to honor those we have lost as a result of anti-transgender violence. There will be speakers and live performances throughout the night. Join Oklahomans for Equality in memorializing those who left us in 2018. Come Home for Thanksgiving Thursday, November 22, 12:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 OkEq invites you to join us on Thanksgiving Day for a FREE community meal at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Please confirm your attendance by contacting Alex Wade at alex.wade @okeq.org or by calling 918-743-4297. Local affirming and inclusive congregations and OkEq provide a wonderful meal every year. 4/24/26, 4:43 PM �Purchase Tickets for "Boy Erased" 6 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Purchase-Tickets-for--Boy-Erased... The meal will be served at 12:00 p.m. Please arrive by 12:00 p.m. Lunch will be provided by: Joy Lutheran Church ELCA Fellowship Congregational Church UCC Unity Church of Christianity Parish Church of Saint Jerome Bethany Christian Church College Hill Presbyterian Church Christ Church Episcopal Boston Avenue United Methodist Church All Souls Unitarian Church St. Paul's United Methodist Church Diversity Christian Fellowship International East Side Christian Church University United Methodist Church PFLAG Tulsa Muslims 4 Mercy St. Patrick's Episcopal Church Forest Park Christian Church World AIDS Day Commemoration Saturday, December 1st 5:30 p.m. reception 6:00 p.m. service Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, Oklahoma 74120 7-r-n HDB£.RT t. KRtHl'J\ , ,,,,_ u-1,-n : j~ ' · - Please join us for a very special World AIDS Day Commemoration as we say goodbye to our AIDS quilts. These quilt panels have been on display in the Sue Welch Great Hall for 12 years and will now be returning to the national NAMES Project archives in Atlanta. This will be your final opportunity to see the quilt panels, which were made by Tulsans in memory of Tulsans who died of AIDS. Community leaders will be sharing their memories of those who died and the stories behind the quilt panels accompanied by performances from Sisters in Song and the Council Oak Men's Chorale. Neurodiversity Discrimination Forum Friday November 16, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 4/24/26, 4:43 PM �Purchase Tickets for "Boy Erased" 7 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Purchase-Tickets-for--Boy-Erased... Do you have a mental heath diagnosis? Does discrimination based on your diagnosis affect your life? Do you want to advocate for yourself and others? If so, join us on November 16 at 6:00 p.m. for the Neurodiversity Discrimination Forum. Present topics which matter to you. Let's advocate for our interests together and begin the process of taking community action to fight discrimination! National Survivors of Suicide Day: Sponsored by the Neurodiversity Social Group Saturday, November 17, 5:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 4/24/26, 4:43 PM �Purchase Tickets for "Boy Erased" 8 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Purchase-Tickets-for--Boy-Erased... Keep Warm Donations Needed! As we enter the winter months, Oklahomans for Equality is asking for blankets, socks, and new or gently used coats, gloves, hats, and scarves for our constituents experiencing homelessness. Please bring donations to the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center front desk. Volunteer of the Month October 2018 Shannon Fincher Thank you for your dedication, Shannon! 4/24/26, 4:43 PM �Purchase Tickets for "Boy Erased" 9 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Purchase-Tickets-for--Boy-Erased... First Thursday Art Opening Thursday, December 6, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Oklahomans for Equality’s December showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature a combined show of works by Virginia Sitzes and Mycah Higley, beginning with a reception on Thursday, December 6 th , from 6 to 9 p.m. A door prize of the artists’ work will be given. Virginia Sitzes received her bachelor of fine arts degree from the University of Oklahoma in 2017 and co-founded Art Group OKC. She lives in Oklahoma City, where she is a practicing professional artist. Her work is process intensive; through printmaking and painting, she gives in to intuition and the natural effects of chemistry on paper. She finds relief in being consumed by the moment and visually solves her questions. Her work reflects internal thoughts and processes as well as fun and beauty that she finds throughout the world. Artist Mycah Higley also lives in Oklahoma City. She received her bachelor of fine arts degree in painting and drawing from the University of Oklahoma. Her painting is strictly intuitive and experimental. She uses color, form, and transparency to create low-gravity spaces filled with organic forms that represent the complexity of people. Higley says of her work: “Painting is my means of working through the complexities of humans. The organic forms I paint represent my love/hate relationship with people. Humans are reflections of their experiences. Their thoughts, beliefs, likes, dislikes and words are what make them individuals. I mimic this buildup of experience into personhood using line, color, form, and transparency. My goal is to create an atmospheric space that forces the viewer to look past the surface and into the center of each low gravity form I paint.” The show continues throughout the month. www.okeq.org OKEQ Holiday Shopping Market Saturday December 8, 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 We invite you to join us for our third annual OkEq Holiday Shopping Market! Part of the proceeds from the event will benefit the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. If you would like to be part of the fun and be a vendor at this year’s market, please email Jose Vega at jose.vega@okeq.org --- ---- . 4/24/26, 4:43 PM �Purchase Tickets for "Boy Erased" 10 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Purchase-Tickets-for--Boy-Erased... • Lawyer in the Library Wednesday, November 14, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 LEGALAID , ~ SERVICES OF Lawyer in the Library is an opportunity to meet with a lawyer about topics such as family law (divorce, paternity, custody, child support), landlord/tenant, estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment necessary. = OKLAHOMA, INC. Inclusion for People with Developmental Disabilities Saturdays at 1:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Individuals with developmental disabilities are frequently marginalized and excluded from society at large, and this is no less true within the LGBTQ community. This group’s focus will be to help individuals create stronger community connections through building communication and social skills, as well as learning to respect social boundaries and norms. Members will agree upon no more than three outcomes for social development per individual. Members will work on practicing target behaviors while engaging in events within and without the Equality Center. Group sessions will last approximately 2.5 hours, occurring each Saturday @ 1pm. Art for the Heart Program: An all inclusive Arts Program Sundays at 1:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 4/24/26, 4:43 PM �Purchase Tickets for "Boy Erased" 11 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Purchase-Tickets-for--Boy-Erased... Sisters in Song Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4 St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Sisters in Song would like to invite new members to join our fun-loving group of singers! S isters inS ong We are rehearsing for upcoming holiday performances, so it’s a great time to join! We practice every Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Equality Center on the second floor. 4/24/26, 4:43 PM �Purchase Tickets for "Boy Erased" 12 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Purchase-Tickets-for--Boy-Erased... You're not alone YOU'RE NOT Support group for partners with HIV/ AIDS Do you have a partner who was recently diagnosed with HIV/AIDS? Have you found a community to process this life change with? Are you looking for support? As every airplane attendant says, “Put on your own oxygen mask before assisting others.” ALONE Having a partner with a life-threatening illness can take a toll on your well being. This group may help you to recognize and change your reactions to the new challenges that having a partner with HIV/AIDS might pose. We will meet weekly for 6 weeks to cover information on HIV/AIDS, process difficulties you may be having with your partner, learn new ways to cope with this change, foster healthier communication, prepare for the future, and better manage stress. If interested please email jose.vega@okeq.org to join the group. You are not alone. ----- ,, • • •· .. I • • •..... . .,• ..··' ., . , • •• I .. . . ... , . . OPEN ENROLLMENT • ,• • ,• STARTS NOVEMBER 1! 0 -• •... . ·/ · E [:] E SHOP & COMPARE. .- RENEW AN EXISTING PLAN OR FIND A NEW ONE . _,,,,,,,,, .. -~·• . ,, ·. I . . ~ - . . • • . -~ • _', I ~ ""'r• • I • ' . .. • 4/24/26, 4:43 PM �Purchase Tickets for "Boy Erased" 13 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Purchase-Tickets-for--Boy-Erased... Visit www.healthcare.gov today Here's what you need to know: • HealthCare.gov is open for business beginning on November 1st. The FINAL DEADLINE to enroll in health insurance is December 15th. If you do not enroll during this time, you may be locked out of health insurance until 2019. • You can get free, LGBTQ-friendly help from someone who understands their health insurance questions. Make an appointment today. • HealthCare.gov is the only place you can get financial help and true coverage. Don’t get duped by a junk plan—get your coverage at HealthCare.gov. What should you do next? Two simple things. First, make sure you and your loved ones have health insurance—if not, head to HealthCare.gov now. Second, spread the word. This year, it’s on each of us to get the word out about the December 15th deadline. Let’s take pride in our health this year and make sure we all #GetCovered. To learn more, visit our friends at Out2Enroll , the national campaign to empower LGBTQ individuals and communities to get access to health care. Langston University Social Justice Symposium Friday, November 16, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Langston University: Tulsa 6914 N. Greenwood Ave., Tulsa, OK 74106 Please join us for the 10th annual Social Justice SymposiumTikkun Olam-Healing a Fractured Universe. This event is free and open to all and includes lunch! Come out to the Social Justice Symposium and hear about the things that are facing people of today. There will be talks on everything from positive psychology to bullying. There will be times to ask questions and to add your voice to the conversation! Hope to see you there! Please come and be part of the solution. RSVP here Don We Now... December 4, 6, and 7, 8:00 p.m. East Side Christian Church 1438 S. Indianapolis Ave., Tulsa, OK 74112 This Holiday concert continues Council Oak Men’s Chorale’s 20 th Anniversary Celebration with a musical retrospective of past concerts. Elizabeth Smith Curtis returns as our artistic director for this special anniversary concert. Start your holiday season off with Council Oak Men's Chorale. 4/24/26, 4:43 PM �Purchase Tickets for "Boy Erased" 14 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Purchase-Tickets-for--Boy-Erased... Thesis Research Study Please consider participating in my thesis research study examining the connection between lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) identity, community connection, and resilience! This study is approved by the institutional review board at Northeastern State University and under the supervision of my thesis chair, Dr. Steven Byers. In order to be eligible for the study, you must: Be 18 years of age at the time of completion Identify as LGBTQ+ To participate in the study, please complete the survey here . The survey will take about 20 to 30 minutes to complete. You can be entered to win a $25.00 Amazon gift card if you provide an email address at the end of the survey. This study is anonymous. The only identifying information which will be collected is demographic information, and will not specifically identify you. You will be asked to provide an email at the conclusion of the survey to be entered in the raffle if you so wish, but are not required to do so. Participation in this study is voluntary. If you wish to withdraw from the study, you may close the browser window at any time. If you do not want to answer a question, you may skip any question in this survey. 4/24/26, 4:43 PM �Purchase Tickets for "Boy Erased" 15 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Purchase-Tickets-for--Boy-Erased... If you have any questions, please contact Jordan Westcott ( Westcott@nsuok.edu ) or Dr. Steven Byers ( byerss@nsuok.edu ). We hope that you choose to participate in this study and share your experience! PERSONALITY ASSESSMENT IN AN UNDERSERVED POPULATION WE NEED YOUR HELP!!! The transgender community is traditionally underserved when it comes to mental health. Additionally, the field of psychology knows relatively little about the psychological characteristics and needs of the transgender community. We call on you to participate in a new research study examining what major psychological measures tell us about transgender individuals! YOU ARE ELIGIBLE IF YOU: ✓ Identify as transgender or gender nonconforming (e.g., gender nonbinary, genderqueer, gender fluid, etc.) ✓ Are 18-years-old or older ✓ Can read and write in English The study will take place at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center from 4-6pm and 7-9pm every Wednesday. It involves filling out questionnaires on a computer or paper and will take approximately two hours of your time. After completing the study, you will receive a $15.00 gift card. For questions or to participate, contact doctoral student researcher William Bryant: Email: william-bryant@utulsa.edu Cell Phone: (330) 322-2442 his study I bemg conducted as part of the student researcher's dissertation for the niversit ofTulsa· Clinica l Psycho logy Pro ram. Joe & Nancy McDonald Rainbow Library 4/24/26, 4:43 PM �Purchase Tickets for "Boy Erased" 16 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Purchase-Tickets-for--Boy-Erased... "Loving Annabelle" lovingannabelle Erin Kelly stars as Annabelle, a precocious Senator's daughter who falls in love with her teacher Simone (Diane Gaidry) at a stodgy Catholic girls boarding school. Inspired by the classic lesbian drama Maedchen in Uniform, out writer-director Katherine Brooks unveils this passionate tale of forbidden love with intelligence, wit and sensitivity. Find this selection and more by visiting the Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library. Equality Center Pride Store New shirts are for sale at the OkEq Pride Store! Be sure to "Like" the OkEq Pride Store Facebook page to keep up with the new items and new sale items Counseling Services 4/24/26, 4:43 PM �Purchase Tickets for "Boy Erased" 17 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Purchase-Tickets-for--Boy-Erased... OSU - Tulsa Counseling Services The Oklahoma State Tulsa Counseling Center is an LGBTQ+ affirming center located in Main Hall of OSU Tulsa. You do not have to be affiliated with OSU to benefit from these services! Our center offers clients from OKEQ 5 sessions free and each session following that is only 5 dollars. Each member of our counseling team receives additional training and supervision in LGBTQ+ issues and is excited to work with clients from OKEQ. Please contact us at 918-594-8568 for more information or to schedule an appointment. Sara Griffey S ara Griffey is an LPC candidate under supervision. Sara specializes in LGBT+ and non-traditional relationships (i.e. kink, polyamory, etc.). She has experience working with homeless youth and individuals struggling with anxiety & trauma. She previously worked with survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. She is passionate about advocacy and public policy in order to ensure that proper treatment is available for any individual seeking services. Sara’s office is located at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center, 621 E 4th St, Tulsa, OK 74120 Sara operates on a sliding scale fee structure and can be reached at 918-928-2809 or Sara@UnityTulsa.com Allison Ikley-Freeman Allison Ikley-Freeman, LPC Candidate is passionate about assisting individuals who are a part of the LGBTQQIA+ community who experience a range of concerns and issues. Individual, youth, and adolescent counseling is available on a sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are available Mon-Thurs 12:30-6:00 p.m. and w alk in appointments are available. Appointments can be made by calling 918-280-9645 Regularly Scheduled Programming 4/24/26, 4:43 PM �Purchase Tickets for "Boy Erased" 18 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Purchase-Tickets-for--Boy-Erased... OkEq Board Meeting Monthly Meeting 7:00 p.m. Thursday, November 15 Dennis R. Neill Equality Center All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members November OkEq Art Exhibition The November Oklahomans for Equality showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center features an exhibit of works by Carla Hefley and Linda Dunbar. It continues throughout the month. It's Complicated Family Ties Family Ties is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBTQ parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Family Ties, email jose.vega@okeq.org ----- . • LEGAL AID thi SERVICES OF = OKLAHOMA, INC. Lawyer in the Library November 14 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. 1st & 3rd Monday of each month 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. "It's Complicated" is an ongoing group for individuals in nontraditional relationships (kink, polyamory, swinging, etc.) This group meets every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month from 6:30-8pm at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Each session will have a new topic. For topic information, please like Unity Tulsa’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ UnityTulsa or check the OkEq event calendar at http://www.okeq.org/ event-calendar.html . Live Free! Coming Out Workshop 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 6:30-7:30 p.m. Are you planning to come out? Maybe you have just recently come out? Join us for a coming out discussion group meeting in the History Project Room. It's free! This course is designed for individuals coming to terms with their sexuality with presentations on how to come out to family, 4/24/26, 4:43 PM �Purchase Tickets for "Boy Erased" 19 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Purchase-Tickets-for--Boy-Erased... Lawyer in the Library is an opportunity to meet with a lawyer about topics such as family law (divorce, paternity, custody and child support), landlord/ tenant disputes, estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment is necessary. friends, and co-workers. Question and answer session in a supportive and informed environment. Facilitated by Allison Ikley-Freeman. Please contact ComingOut@OkEq.org - - - ---or call 918-743-4297 Non-Binary Support Group 3rd Tuesday of each month 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Free Yoga Class at OkEq Mondays 5:45 - 6:45 p.m. Enjoy a free class! These 60-minute, free Community Yoga classes are open to everyone of all levels. Each class is mindfully crafted to prepare the body for a peak pose in the arm balance, inversion, backbend or twist family. This class will connect the mind, body, and spirit through movement and breath. sage Advocacy& Services for LGBTElders We refuse to be invisible SAGE Tulsa A new support group for folks who identify with non-binary genders, including but not limited to, genderqueer, genderfluid, agender, bigender, neutrois, genderflux, and more. This group will be a safe space to discuss our identities, receive support, and build a strong nonbinary community in Tulsa. For information contact Vic Wiener at vfwiener@gmail.com Sos SECULAR ORGANIZATIONS FOR SOBRIETY Brought to You Bi the Letter B 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Bisexual support group at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Tell all your friends. The group is open to all bi/pan/queer/ fluid+ folks and their allies. Facilitators Daniel & Haley SOS Group Mondays 7:00 pm This open Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) Recovery and Sobriety Group meets every Monday at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information, visit Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of every month 4/24/26, 4:43 PM �Purchase Tickets for "Boy Erased" 20 of 24 Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Purchase-Tickets-for--Boy-Erased... www.SOSTulsa.org "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan No Shade for Plus Every Thursday 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. (First time interview required before attending) Email alex.wade@okeq.org The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. A new support group to bring together people who have found they are HIV positive and those who have been living with HIV for many years. The group will provide support, Education, Social activities and so much more. The group will be here at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center to provide a safe place to discuss issues and meet other people who are navigating their lives being PLUS. 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 • AL-ANON fo I ., • • j, ,. I ,1 /n, • ', ' Lambda AlAnon Group Every Friday 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. This open Al-Anon group meets at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center every Friday at 7:00 pm. Contact 918.743.2754 for more information. Game Night Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Tulsa Writers, Ink. 1st & 3rd Saturday of each month 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. An LGBT inclusive group of writers providing support and resources to authors and writers regardless of where they 4/24/26, 4:43 PM �Purchase Tickets for "Boy Erased" 21 of 24 Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno Children/Siblings of Trans*/NonBinary Individuals Support Group This program is for youth ages 8-18 that have trans* parents or siblings. This group will provide support, education and social opportunities for those living with trans* family members. Attendees must have approval from the facilitator to participate. Please contact Amanda at 918-902-4625. Inclusion for People with https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Purchase-Tickets-for--Boy-Erased... are in their writing career. Survivors of Incest Anonymous Every Saturday 12:00 - 2:30 p.m. SIA strives to empower those who have survived childhood sexual abuse (who are not abusing any child), who want to become survivors and thrivers. For more information, visit siawso.org Intimate Partner Violence & Sexual Assault Survivor Support Group 2nd & 4th Thursday of each month 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. This support and educational group is for individuals who have survived domestic violence and are ready to explore their personal healing process and find hope and to discuss their experiences, share ideas, and provide emotional support for one another. Partners of Trans*/NonBinary Individuals Support Group The program is providing support, education and Art for the Heart: 4/24/26, 4:43 PM �Purchase Tickets for "Boy Erased" 22 of 24 Developmental Disabilities Saturdays @ 1:00 p.m. Individuals with developmental disabilities are frequently marginalized and excluded from society at large, and this is no less true within the LGBTQ community. This group’s focus will be to help individuals create stronger community connections through building communication and social skills, as well as learning to respect social boundaries and norms. Members will agree upon no more than three outcomes for social development per individual. Members will work on practicing target behaviors while engaging in events within and without the Equality Center. Group sessions will last approximately 2.5 hours, occurring each Saturday @ 1pm. https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Purchase-Tickets-for--Boy-Erased... social opportunities for partners of transgender and non-binary individuals. Ages 18+. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Please contact Amanda at 918-902-4625. LGBTQ+ History: Interviewees Wanted By appointment Do you feel like you have something to say about your life as an LGBTQ+ individual? Recording the history of the LGBTQ+ community is currently a feature of programming at the Equality Center. This program is designed to supplement and further complete our collective history by interviewing participants to further investigate past and present features of LGBTQ+ life and identity. Interviewees will sit down face to face and be asked a series of questions in regards to their person lives and experiences. All information gathered will be added to the existing archive. Please contact Ely at burgesej@nsuok.edu - -to set up your appointment. An all Inclusive Arts Program Sundays @ 1:00 p.m. Art is more than just pictures on the wall. Art helps people express themselves, find happiness, and it can help with mobility and dexterity. Art classes foster connections between individuals and helps reduce isolation many people experience. Please join us in making our community a more beautiful, meaningful place through the enrichment of art. Subjects will be elected by members from a range of topics including: glass fusing and jewelry making, mosaics, basket weaving, finger weaving, ceramics, acrylic painting, and quilting. This group is all inclusive, and encourages individuals from all age groups to come together for weekly sessions on Sundays @ 1pm. Community Partners 4/24/26, 4:43 PM �Purchase Tickets for "Boy Erased" 23 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Purchase-Tickets-for--Boy-Erased... --~-- health outreach prevention education, Inc. EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and community. Workforce Oklahoma Access Point Open every day Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-by-step instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 7 pm Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. OkEq Staff Toby Jenkins CEO / Executive Director Jose Vega Program Director Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org Jose.Vega@OkEq.org 4/24/26, 4:43 PM �Purchase Tickets for "Boy Erased" 24 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Purchase-Tickets-for--Boy-Erased... Alex Wade Volunteer, Pride Store, and Transgender Programming Coordinator Tracy Allen Special Projects Tracy.Allen@OkEq.org Alex.Wade@OkEq.org - - OkEq Board and Trustees Executive Committee Stuart Ashworth, Esq., President Sharon Bishop-Baldwin, Vice President Marcia Keesee, Secretary Paul Allen, Treasurer Sheena Grewal, At Large Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt David Nelson Kris Wilmes Board of Directors Jan Baldwin Christopher Brecht-Smith, Esq. Rev. Geoffrey Brewster Alyssa Bryant, Esq. Darci Hazelwood, D.O. Allison Ikley-Freeman Chris Shoaf Al Triggs Robin VanMeter Will Vaughn Visit our website r ~' J I View our events Contact us today Oklahomans for Equality Hours: Mon - Sat Noon-9 p.m. | Sun Noon-6 p.m. 621 East Fourth Street, Tulsa, OK 74120 08 4/24/26, 4:43 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/7f955ee1359c1d656cf71801cfd12f46.pdf 57948027a65d9d7bdbf1a7957d91a7ab PDF Text Text Come to the Equality Center for Thanksgiving 1 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-to-the-Equality-Center-for... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews November 20th, 2018 MISSION: OkEq seeks equal rights for LGBTQ+ individuals and families through intersectional advocacy, education, programs, alliances, and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Donate Now! Visit our website Amazon Smile Shop Now! Get your house in order and help us get our house in order, too! Go to smile.amazon.com for your shopping needs, and Amazon will donate a portion to Oklahomans for Equality! 4/24/26, 4:44 PM �Come to the Equality Center for Thanksgiving 2 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-to-the-Equality-Center-for... Transgender Day of Remembrance Tuesday, November 20, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Transgender Day of Remembrance is a yearly event on Nov. 20 to honor those we have lost as a result of anti-transgender violence. There will be speakers and live performances throughout the night. Join Oklahomans for Equality in memorializing those who left us in 2018. Come Home for Thanksgiving Thursday, November 22, 12:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 OkEq invites you to join us on Thanksgiving Day for a FREE community meal at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Please confirm your attendance by contacting Alex Wade at alex.wade @okeq.org or by calling 918-743-4297. Local affirming and inclusive congregations and OkEq provide a wonderful meal every year. The meal will be served at 12:00 p.m. Please arrive by 12:00 p.m. Lunch will be provided by: Joy Lutheran Church ELCA Fellowship Congregational Church UCC Unity Church of Christianity Parish Church of Saint Jerome Bethany Christian Church College Hill Presbyterian Church Christ Church ---- - - - Episcopal - --- -Boston Avenue United Methodist Church All Souls Unitarian Church St. Paul's United Methodist Church Diversity Christian Fellowship International 4/24/26, 4:44 PM �Come to the Equality Center for Thanksgiving 3 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-to-the-Equality-Center-for... East Side Christian Church University United Methodist Church PFLAG Tulsa Muslims 4 Mercy St. Patrick's Episcopal Church Forest Park Christian Church New OkEq Helpline! Every Sunday, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center (918) 743-4297 Feeling stuck? Alone? Need a supportive, listening ear? Make Sunday your self-care day with a call to the new OkEq Helpline! This new and improved helpline has affirming staff available every Sunday from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. We are here to provide support for LGBTQ+ people dealing with many topics including coming out, substance use, feeling isolated, conflict with work or family, and many more. We aim to help you address these problems by listening, brainstorming, identifying a goal, and helping you create an action plan. As always, OKEQ can also provide LGBTQ+ affirming referrals for you to put these plans into action. All people who identify as LGBTQ+ are welcome to utilize this free service. If interested, please call us on Sunday at (918) 743-4297. World AIDS Day Commemoration Saturday, December 1st 5:30 p.m. reception 6:00 p.m. service Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, Oklahoma 74120 7·7-U RDBt.1lT t " 11-1,-fJ KRtHl'J\ /•, ~ ,_ ... , A. ~ - I'!' Please join us for a very special World AIDS Day Commemoration as we say goodbye to our AIDS quilts. These quilt panels have been on display in the Sue Welch Great Hall for 12 years and will now be returning to the national NAMES Project archives in Atlanta. This will be your final opportunity to see the quilt panels, which were made by Tulsans in memory of Tulsans who died of AIDS. Community leaders will be sharing their memories of those who died and the stories behind the quilt panels accompanied by performances from Sisters in Song and the Council Oak Men's Chorale. 4/24/26, 4:44 PM �Come to the Equality Center for Thanksgiving 4 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-to-the-Equality-Center-for... Keep Warm Donations Needed! As we enter the winter months, Oklahomans for Equality is asking for blankets, socks, and new or gently used coats, gloves, hats, and scarves for our constituents experiencing homelessness. Please bring donations to the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center front desk. Volunteer of the Month October 2018 Shannon Fincher Thank you for your dedication, Shannon! First Thursday Art Opening Thursday, December 6, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Oklahomans for Equality’s December showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature a combined show of works by Virginia Sitzes and Mycah Higley, beginning with a reception on Thursday, December 6 th , from 6 to 9 p.m. A door prize of the artists’ work will be given. Virginia Sitzes received her bachelor of fine 4/24/26, 4:44 PM �Come to the Equality Center for Thanksgiving 5 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-to-the-Equality-Center-for... arts degree from the University of Oklahoma in 2017 and co-founded Art Group OKC. She lives in Oklahoma City, where she is a practicing professional artist. Her work is process intensive; through printmaking and painting, she gives in to intuition and the natural effects of chemistry on paper. She finds relief in being consumed by the moment and visually solves her questions. Her work reflects internal thoughts and processes as well as fun and beauty that she finds throughout the world. Artist Mycah Higley also lives in Oklahoma City. She received her bachelor of fine arts degree in painting and drawing from the University of Oklahoma. Her painting is strictly intuitive and experimental. She uses color, form, and transparency to create low-gravity spaces filled with organic forms that represent the complexity of people. Higley says of her work: “Painting is my means of working through the complexities of humans. The organic forms I paint represent my love/hate relationship with people. Humans are reflections of their experiences. Their thoughts, beliefs, likes, dislikes and words are what make them individuals. I mimic this buildup of experience into personhood using line, color, form, and transparency. My goal is to create an atmospheric space that forces the viewer to look past the surface and into the center of each low gravity form I paint.” The show continues throughout the month. www.okeq.org OKEQ Holiday Shopping Market Saturday December 8, 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 We invite you to join us for our third annual OkEq Holiday Shopping Market! Part of the proceeds from the event will benefit the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. If you would like to be part of the fun and be a vendor at this year’s market, please email Jose Vega at jose.vega@okeq.org . Falala Ball Saturday, December 22, 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK, 74120 4/24/26, 4:44 PM �Come to the Equality Center for Thanksgiving 6 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-to-the-Equality-Center-for... Don your gay apparel and join us for the 12th annual Falala Ball! Admission is any of the following: Canned goods and toiletries for St. Jerome Parish Pantry Canned goods for Diversity Christian Food Pantry Pet Food for A Friend for a Friend Children's Toys for Women in Recovery • Lawyer in the Library Wednesday, December 12, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 LEGALAID , ~ SERVICES OF Lawyer in the Library is an opportunity to meet with a lawyer about topics such as family law (divorce, paternity, custody, child support), landlord/tenant, estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment necessary. = OKLAHOMA, INC. Inclusion for People with Developmental Disabilities Saturdays at 1:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Individuals with developmental disabilities are frequently marginalized and excluded from society at large, and this is no less true within the LGBTQ community. This group’s focus will be to help individuals create stronger community connections through building communication and social skills, as well as learning to respect social boundaries and norms. Members will agree upon no more than three outcomes for social development per individual. Members will work on practicing target behaviors while engaging in events within and without the Equality Center. Group sessions will last approximately 2.5 hours, occurring each Saturday @ 1pm. 4/24/26, 4:44 PM �Come to the Equality Center for Thanksgiving 7 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-to-the-Equality-Center-for... Art for the Heart Program: An all inclusive Arts Program Sundays at 1:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Sisters in Song Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. 4/24/26, 4:44 PM �Come to the Equality Center for Thanksgiving 8 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-to-the-Equality-Center-for... Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4 St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Sisters in Song would like to invite new members to join our fun-loving group of singers! We are rehearsing for upcoming holiday performances, so it’s a great time to join! We practice every Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Equality Center on the second floor. You're not alone YOU'RE NOT Support group for partners with HIV/ AIDS Do you have a partner who was recently diagnosed with HIV/AIDS? Have you found a community to process this life change with? Are you looking for support? As every airplane attendant says, “Put on your own oxygen mask before assisting others.” ALONE Having a partner with a life-threatening illness can take a toll on your well being. This group may help you to recognize and change your reactions to the new challenges that having a partner with HIV/AIDS might pose. We will meet weekly for 6 weeks to cover information on HIV/AIDS, process difficulties you may be having with your partner, learn new ways to cope with this change, foster healthier communication, prepare for the future, and better manage stress. If interested please email jose.vega@okeq.org - - - - to join the group. You are not alone. I . • • •· • I • .. •• ' • , • ~ f • I . .. .,... • ,• • • .. 1 :. I • ..' .. . . , • •• OPEN ENROLLMENT . .. .-. . STARTS NOVEMBER 1! . . . I .. • •• ti ,., , ... .... . ... ..,. .:... . 0 SHOP & COMPARE. 4/24/26, 4:44 PM �Come to the Equality Center for Thanksgiving 9 of 20 .t... ~-- .-.. ._.,,,,. . https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-to-the-Equality-Center-for... - ·/ · •'<-'.• . ✓ •• •. I - I . RENEW AN EXISTING PLAN OR FIND A NEW ONE . ✓ • • ... •. . I • t ·'. \ • • :-•:--, . • • • • · I • • Visit www.healthcare.gov today Here's what you need to know: • HealthCare.gov is open for business beginning on November 1st. The FINAL DEADLINE to enroll in health insurance is December 15th. If you do not enroll during this time, you may be locked out of health insurance until 2019. • You can get free, LGBTQ-friendly help from someone who understands their health insurance questions. Make an appointment today. • HealthCare.gov is the only place you can get financial help and true coverage. Don’t get duped by a junk plan—get your coverage at HealthCare.gov. What should you do next? Two simple things. First, make sure you and your loved ones have health insurance—if not, head to HealthCare.gov now. Second, spread the word. This year, it’s on each of us to get the word out about the December 15th deadline. Let’s take pride in our health this year and make sure we all #GetCovered. To learn more, visit our friends at Out2Enroll , the national campaign to empower LGBTQ individuals and communities to get access to health care. Don We Now... December 4, 6, and 7, 8:00 p.m. East Side Christian Church 1438 S. Indianapolis Ave., Tulsa, OK 74112 This Holiday concert continues Council Oak Men’s Chorale’s 20 th Anniversary Celebration with a musical retrospective of past concerts. Elizabeth Smith Curtis returns as our artistic director for this special anniversary concert. Start your holiday season off with Council Oak Men's Chorale. 4/24/26, 4:44 PM �Come to the Equality Center for Thanksgiving 10 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-to-the-Equality-Center-for... Thesis Research Study Please consider participating in my thesis research study examining the connection between lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) identity, community connection, and resilience! This study is approved by the institutional review board at Northeastern State University and under the supervision of my thesis chair, Dr. Steven Byers. In order to be eligible for the study, you must: Be 18 years of age at the time of completion Identify as LGBTQ+ To participate in the study, please complete the survey here . The survey will take about 20 to 30 minutes to complete. You can be entered to win a $25.00 Amazon gift card if you provide an email address at the end of the survey. This study is anonymous. The only identifying information which will be collected is demographic information, and will not specifically identify you. You will be asked to provide an email at the conclusion of the survey to be entered in the raffle if you so wish, but are not required to do so. Participation in this study is voluntary. If you wish to withdraw from the study, you may close the browser window at any time. If you do not want to answer a question, you may skip any question in this survey. If you have any questions, please contact Jordan Westcott ( Westcott@nsuok.edu ) or Dr. Steven Byers ( byerss@nsuok.edu ). We hope that you choose to participate in this study and share your experience! 4/24/26, 4:44 PM �Come to the Equality Center for Thanksgiving 11 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-to-the-Equality-Center-for... PERSONALITY ASSESSMENT IN AN UNDERSERVED POPULATION WE NEED YOUR HELP!!! The transgender community is traditionally underserved when it comes to mental health. Additionally, the field of psychology knows relatively little about the psychological characteristics and needs of the transgender community. We call on you to participate in a new research study examining what major psychological measures tell us about transgender individuals! YOU ARE ELIGIBLE IF YOU: ✓ Identify as transgender or gender nonconforming (e.g., gender nonbinary, genderqueer, gender fluid, etc.) ✓ Are 18-years-old or older ✓ Can read and write in English The study will take place at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center from 4-6pm and 7-9pm every Wednesday. It involves filling out questionnaires on a computer or paper and will take approximately two hours of your time. After completing the study, you will receive a $15.00 gift card. For questions or to participate. contact doctoral student researcher William Bryant: Email: william-bryant@utulsa.edu Cell Phone: 330 322-2442 his niv be1 ucted as part of the student researcher's dissertal!on for the i al p._ycholo m. Joe & Nancy McDonald Rainbow Library "Brokeback Mountain" A ranch hand and a rodeo cowboy meet in the summer of 1963 and unexpectedly forge a romantic and lifelong connection. The 4/24/26, 4:44 PM �Come to the Equality Center for Thanksgiving 12 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-to-the-Equality-Center-for... complications, joys and heartbreak they experience provide a testament to the endurance and power of love. Find this selection and more by visiting the Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library. Equality Center Pride Store Find the perfect holiday decorations for your home at the OkEq Pride Store! Be sure to "Like" the OkEq Pride Store Facebook page to keep up with the new items and new sale items Counseling Services OSU - Tulsa Counseling Services The Oklahoma State Tulsa Counseling Center is an LGBTQ+ affirming center located in Main Hall of OSU Tulsa. You do not have to be affiliated with OSU to benefit from these services! Our center offers clients from OKEQ 5 sessions free and each session following that is only 5 dollars. Each member of our counseling team receives Sara Griffey S ara Griffey is an LPC candidate under supervision. Sara specializes in LGBT+ and non-traditional relationships (i.e. kink, polyamory, etc.). She has experience working with homeless youth and individuals struggling with anxiety & trauma. She previously worked with survivors of 4/24/26, 4:44 PM �Come to the Equality Center for Thanksgiving 13 of 20 additional training and supervision in LGBTQ+ issues and is excited to work with clients from OKEQ. Please contact us at 918-594-8568 for more information or to schedule an appointment. https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-to-the-Equality-Center-for... domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. She is passionate about advocacy and public policy in order to ensure that proper treatment is available for any individual seeking services. Sara’s office is located at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center, 621 E 4th St, Tulsa, OK 74120 Sara operates on a sliding scale fee structure and can be reached at 918-928-2809 or Sara@UnityTulsa.com ----- Allison Ikley-Freeman Allison Ikley-Freeman, LPC Candidate is passionate about assisting individuals who are a part of the LGBTQQIA+ community who experience a range of concerns and issues. Individual, youth, and adolescent counseling is available on a sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are available Mon-Thurs 12:30-6:00 p.m. and w alk in appointments are available. Appointments can be made by calling 918-280-9645 Regularly Scheduled Programming OkEq Board Meeting Monthly Meeting 7:00 p.m. Thursday, December 20 November OkEq Art 4/24/26, 4:44 PM �Come to the Equality Center for Thanksgiving 14 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-to-the-Equality-Center-for... Dennis R. Neill Equality Center All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members Exhibition The November Oklahomans for Equality showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center features an exhibit of works by Carla Hefley and Linda Dunbar. It continues throughout the month. It's Complicated Family Ties Family Ties is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBTQ parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Family Ties, email jose.vega@okeq.org ----- . • LEGAL AID t,fl) SERVICES OF = OKLAHOMA, INC. Lawyer in the Library December 12 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Lawyer in the Library is an opportunity to meet with a lawyer about topics such as family law (divorce, paternity, custody and child support), landlord/ tenant disputes, estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment is necessary. 1st & 3rd Monday of each month 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. "It's Complicated" is an ongoing group for individuals in nontraditional relationships (kink, polyamory, swinging, etc.) This group meets every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month from 6:30-8pm at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Each session will have a new topic. For topic information, please like Unity Tulsa’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ UnityTulsa or check the OkEq event calendar at http://www.okeq.org/ event-calendar.html . Live Free! Coming Out Workshop 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 6:30-7:30 p.m. Are you planning to come out? Maybe you have just recently come out? Join us for a coming out discussion group meeting in the History Project Room. It's free! This course is designed for individuals coming to terms with their sexuality with presentations on how to come out to family, friends, and co-workers. Question and answer session in a supportive and informed environment. Facilitated by Allison Ikley-Freeman. Please contact ComingOut@OkEq.org -- --or call 918-743-4297 4/24/26, 4:44 PM �Come to the Equality Center for Thanksgiving 15 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-to-the-Equality-Center-for... Non-Binary Support Group 3rd Tuesday of each month 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Free Yoga Class at OkEq Mondays 5:45 - 6:45 p.m. Enjoy a free class! These 60-minute, free Community Yoga classes are open to everyone of all levels. Each class is mindfully crafted to prepare the body for a peak pose in the arm balance, inversion, backbend or twist family. This class will connect the mind, body, and spirit through movement and breath. A new support group for folks who identify with non-binary genders, including but not limited to, genderqueer, genderfluid, agender, bigender, neutrois, genderflux, and more. This group will be a safe space to discuss our identities, receive support, and build a strong nonbinary community in Tulsa. For information contact Vic Wiener at vfwiener@gmail.com Sos Brought to You Bi the Letter B 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Bisexual support group at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Tell all your friends. The group is open to all bi/pan/queer/ fluid+ folks and their allies. Facilitators Daniel & Haley SECULAR ORGANIZATIONS FOR SOBRIETY SOS Group Mondays 7:00 pm sao-e ~~~~:~~t ~~ LGBT Elders We refuse to be invisible SAGE Tulsa Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan This open Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) Recovery and Sobriety Group meets every Monday at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information, visit www.SOSTulsa.org Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 4/24/26, 4:44 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/5e4518b8e6b37eb00d8c8245f3b20273.pdf 860310b66036293d8757f1a7132c613c PDF Text Text Say Goodbye to the Tulsa AIDS Quilts 1 of 19 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Say-Goodbye-to-the-Tulsa-AIDS-... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews November 27th, 2018 MISSION: OkEq seeks equal rights for LGBTQ+ individuals and families through intersectional advocacy, education, programs, alliances, and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Donate Now! Visit our website Amazon Smile Shop Now! Get your house in order and help us get our house in order, too! Go to smile.amazon.com for your shopping needs, and Amazon will donate a portion to Oklahomans for Equality! World AIDS Day Commemoration Saturday, December 1st 5:30 p.m. reception 6:00 p.m. service Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, Oklahoma 74120 Please join us for a very special World AIDS Day Commemoration as we say goodbye to our AIDS t_ RDBt1lT KRtHPJ\ , ,,, '· 7·7-n ... , ■ -1,-0 : j ··-1·' 4/24/26, 4:45 PM �Say Goodbye to the Tulsa AIDS Quilts 2 of 19 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Say-Goodbye-to-the-Tulsa-AIDS-... ff .. ~i. quilts. These quilt panels have been on display / 1 -,~!· 1 ti.mmcn • - . • "'" • -,J.w1,r .. ,,,~ in the Sue Welch Great Hall for 12 years and will now be returning to the national NAMES Project archives in Atlanta. This will be your final opportunity to see the quilt panels, which were made by Tulsans in memory of Tulsans who died of AIDS. Community leaders will be sharing their memories of those who died and the stories behind the quilt panels accompanied by performances from Sisters in Song and the Council Oak Men's Chorale. New OkEq Helpline! Every Sunday, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center (918) 743-4297 Feeling stuck? Alone? Need a supportive, listening ear? Make Sunday your self-care day with a call to the new OkEq Helpline! This new and improved helpline has affirming staff available every Sunday from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. We are here to provide support for LGBTQ+ people dealing with many topics including coming out, substance use, feeling isolated, conflict with work or family, and many more. We aim to help you address these problems by listening, brainstorming, identifying a goal, and helping you create an action plan. As always, OKEQ can also provide LGBTQ+ affirming referrals for you to put these plans into action. All people who identify as LGBTQ+ are welcome to utilize this free service. If interested, please call us on Sunday at (918) 743-4297. First Thursday Art Opening Thursday, December 6, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Oklahomans for Equality’s December showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature a combined show of works by Virginia Sitzes and Mycah Higley, beginning with a reception on Thursday, December 6 th , from 6 to 9 p.m. A door prize of the artists’ work will be given. Virginia Sitzes received her bachelor of fine arts degree from the University of Oklahoma in 2017 and co-founded Art Group OKC. She lives in Oklahoma City, where she is a practicing professional artist. Her work is process 4/24/26, 4:45 PM �Say Goodbye to the Tulsa AIDS Quilts 3 of 19 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Say-Goodbye-to-the-Tulsa-AIDS-... intensive; through printmaking and painting, she gives in to intuition and the natural effects of chemistry on paper. She finds relief in being consumed by the moment and visually solves her questions. Her work reflects internal thoughts and processes as well as fun and beauty that she finds throughout the world. Artist Mycah Higley also lives in Oklahoma City. She received her bachelor of fine arts degree in painting and drawing from the University of Oklahoma. Her painting is strictly intuitive and experimental. She uses color, form, and transparency to create low-gravity spaces filled with organic forms that represent the complexity of people. Higley says of her work: “Painting is my means of working through the complexities of humans. The organic forms I paint represent my love/hate relationship with people. Humans are reflections of their experiences. Their thoughts, beliefs, likes, dislikes and words are what make them individuals. I mimic this buildup of experience into personhood using line, color, form, and transparency. My goal is to create an atmospheric space that forces the viewer to look past the surface and into the center of each low gravity form I paint.” The show continues throughout the month. www.okeq.org OKEQ Holiday Shopping Market Saturday December 8, 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 We invite you to join us for our third annual OkEq Holiday Shopping Market! Part of the proceeds from the event will benefit the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. If you would like to be part of the fun and be a vendor at this year’s market, please email Jose Vega at jose.vega@okeq.org . Falala Ball Saturday, December 22, 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK, 74120 Don your gay apparel and join us for the 12th annual Falala Ball! 4/24/26, 4:45 PM �Say Goodbye to the Tulsa AIDS Quilts 4 of 19 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Say-Goodbye-to-the-Tulsa-AIDS-... Admission is any of the following: Canned goods and toiletries for St. Jerome Parish Pantry Canned goods for Diversity Christian Food Pantry Pet Food for A Friend for a Friend Children's Toys for Women in Recovery Guys Dine Too: Gay Men's Dinner Group Tuesday, December 4, 6:30 p.m. Cardigan's Restaurant & Bar 6000 S Lewis Ave, Tulsa, OK 74105 If you plan on attending, RSVP by emailing Richard at guysdinetoo@gmail.com. • Lawyer in the Library Wednesday, December 12, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 LEGALAID , ~ SERVICES OF Lawyer in the Library is an opportunity to meet with a lawyer about topics such as family law (divorce, paternity, custody, child support), landlord/tenant, estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment necessary. = OKLAHOMA, INC. Sisters in Song Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4 St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Sisters in Song would like to invite new members to join our fun-loving group of 4/24/26, 4:45 PM �Say Goodbye to the Tulsa AIDS Quilts 5 of 19 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Say-Goodbye-to-the-Tulsa-AIDS-... singers! We are rehearsing for upcoming holiday performances, so it’s a great time to join! We practice every Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Equality Center on the second floor. You're not alone YOU'RE NOT Support group for partners with HIV/ AIDS Do you have a partner who was recently diagnosed with HIV/AIDS? Have you found a community to process this life change with? Are you looking for support? As every airplane attendant says, “Put on your own oxygen mask before assisting others.” ALONE Having a partner with a life-threatening illness can take a toll on your well being. This group may help you to recognize and change your reactions to the new challenges that having a partner with HIV/AIDS might pose. We will meet weekly for 6 weeks to cover information on HIV/AIDS, process difficulties you may be having with your partner, learn new ways to cope with this change, foster healthier communication, prepare for the future, and better manage stress. If interested please email jose.vega@okeq.org - - - - to join the group. You are not alone. • , •· .. OPEN ENROLLMENT • STARTS NOVEMBER 1! .. • •. ~ '• • .• .... . .. ... r-~- ··- . 0 . .; . · .• ... .• • ._,,,,. . ·/ · SHOP & COMPARE. ~ -~·• RENEW AN EXISTING PLAN OR FIND A NEW ONE . • 4/24/26, 4:45 PM �Say Goodbye to the Tulsa AIDS Quilts 6 of 19 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Say-Goodbye-to-the-Tulsa-AIDS-... • • I I •. I I • • •• '(• \ . • .. . • ••· • •. I • • Visit www.healthcare.gov today Here's what you need to know: • HealthCare.gov is open for business beginning on November 1st. The FINAL DEADLINE to enroll in health insurance is December 15th. If you do not enroll during this time, you may be locked out of health insurance until 2019. • You can get free, LGBTQ-friendly help from someone who understands their health insurance questions. Make an appointment today. • HealthCare.gov is the only place you can get financial help and true coverage. Don’t get duped by a junk plan—get your coverage at HealthCare.gov. What should you do next? Two simple things. First, make sure you and your loved ones have health insurance—if not, head to HealthCare.gov now. Second, spread the word. This year, it’s on each of us to get the word out about the December 15th deadline. Let’s take pride in our health this year and make sure we all #GetCovered. To learn more, visit our friends at Out2Enroll , the national campaign to empower LGBTQ individuals and communities to get access to health care. Don We Now... December 4, 6, and 7, 8:00 p.m. East Side Christian Church 1438 S. Indianapolis Ave., Tulsa, OK 74112 This Holiday concert continues Council Oak Men’s Chorale’s 20 th Anniversary Celebration with a musical retrospective of past concerts. Elizabeth Smith Curtis returns as our artistic director for this special anniversary concert. Start your holiday season off with Council Oak Men's Chorale. 4/24/26, 4:45 PM �Say Goodbye to the Tulsa AIDS Quilts 7 of 19 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Say-Goodbye-to-the-Tulsa-AIDS-... Keep Warm Donations Needed! As we enter the winter months, Oklahomans for Equality is asking for blankets, socks, and new or gently used coats, gloves, hats, and scarves for our constituents experiencing homelessness. Please bring donations to the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center front desk. Volunteer of the Month November 2018 Shannon Fincher Thank you for your dedication, Shannon! Thesis Research Study Please consider participating in my thesis research study examining the connection between lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) identity, community connection, and resilience! 4/24/26, 4:45 PM �Say Goodbye to the Tulsa AIDS Quilts 8 of 19 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Say-Goodbye-to-the-Tulsa-AIDS-... This study is approved by the institutional review board at Northeastern State University and under the supervision of my thesis chair, Dr. Steven Byers. In order to be eligible for the study, you must: Be 18 years of age at the time of completion Identify as LGBTQ+ To participate in the study, please complete the survey here . The survey will take about 20 to 30 minutes to complete. You can be entered to win a $25.00 Amazon gift card if you provide an email address at the end of the survey. This study is anonymous. The only identifying information which will be collected is demographic information, and will not specifically identify you. You will be asked to provide an email at the conclusion of the survey to be entered in the raffle if you so wish, but are not required to do so. Participation in this study is voluntary. If you wish to withdraw from the study, you may close the browser window at any time. If you do not want to answer a question, you may skip any question in this survey. If you have any questions, please contact Jordan Westcott ( Westcott@nsuok.edu ) or Dr. Steven Byers ( byerss@nsuok.edu ). We hope that you choose to participate in this study and share your experience! PERSONALITY ASSESSMENT IN AN UNDERSERVED POPULATION WE NEED YOUR HELP!!! The transgender community is traditionally underserved when it comes to mental health. Additionally, the field of psychology knows relatively little about the psychological characteristics and needs of the transgender community. We call on you to participate in a new research study examining what major psychological measures tell us about transgender individuals! YOU ARE ELIGIBLE IF YOU: ✓ Identify as transgender or gender nonconforming (e.g., gender nonbinary, genderqueer, gender fluid, etc.) ✓ Are 18-years-old or older 4/24/26, 4:45 PM �Say Goodbye to the Tulsa AIDS Quilts 9 of 19 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Say-Goodbye-to-the-Tulsa-AIDS-... ✓ Can read and write in English The study will take place at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center from 4-6pm and 7-9pm every Wednesday. It involves filling out questionnaires on a computer or paper and will take approximately two hours of your time. After completing the study, you will receive a $ I 5.00 gift card. For questions or to participate. contact doctoral student researcher William Bryant Email: william-bryant@utulsa.edu Cell Phone: (330) 322-2442 This s niv ucted as part of the student researcher's dissertation for the ical P'lycholo m. Ever wonder what transgender affirmative therapy is like? Join a SIU study on text-message-based, transgender affirmative, cognitive behavioral therapy designed to help reduce the negative effects of stress! Study includes: Pre-Treatment Assessment FREE - 6 weeks of Transgender Affirmative CBT Post-Treatment Assessment 3 Month Follow Up Assessment 4/24/26, 4:45 PM �Say Goodbye to the Tulsa AIDS Quilts 10 of 19 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Say-Goodbye-to-the-Tulsa-AIDS-... CONTACT US TODAY (312) 899-6195 textmessagetherapy@gmail.com This proji!ct has been revi~ by the SIUC H\lman Subjl!Cls Committee. Questions conoelYWlQ your righls as a participant in this research may be adchssed to the Committee Ch • peraon. Office of SponSOO!d Projects Administration, SIUC, Carbondale, IL 62901-4 709. Phone: (618) 453-4533. Email: li!Wlt:il.lllUiW-l:!IU Joe & Nancy McDonald Rainbow Library "Gay Art" by James Smalls Find this selection and more by visiting the Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library. Divulging the rich tradition of homosexuality in the arts from an unabashed perspective, “Gay Art” represents a unique effort in the art publishing market whose cultural relevance will ensure its success. It is a scientific study led by Professor James Smalls, who teaches art history at the prestigious University of Maryland, Baltimore. The author highlights the sensibility particular to homosexuals and abandons all classical clichés and sociological approaches. This book examines the process of creation and allows one to comprehend the contribution of homosexuality to the evolution of emotional perception. In a time when all barriers have been overcome, this analysis offers a new understanding of our civilizations masterpieces. Equality Center Pride Store Find the perfect holiday decorations for your home at the OkEq Pride Store! 4/24/26, 4:45 PM �Say Goodbye to the Tulsa AIDS Quilts 11 of 19 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Say-Goodbye-to-the-Tulsa-AIDS-... Be sure to "Like" the OkEq Pride Store Facebook page to keep up with the new items and new sale items Counseling Services OSU - Tulsa Counseling Services The Oklahoma State Tulsa Counseling Center is an LGBTQ+ affirming center located in Main Hall of OSU Tulsa. You do not have to be affiliated with OSU to benefit from these services! Our center offers clients from OKEQ 5 sessions free and each session following that is only 5 dollars. Each member of our counseling team receives additional training and supervision in LGBTQ+ issues and is excited to work with clients from OKEQ. Please contact us at 918-594-8568 for more information or to schedule an appointment. Sara Griffey S ara Griffey is an LPC candidate under supervision. Sara specializes in LGBT+ and non-traditional relationships (i.e. kink, polyamory, etc.). She has experience working with homeless youth and individuals struggling with anxiety & trauma. She previously worked with survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. She is passionate about advocacy and public policy in order to ensure that proper treatment is available for any individual seeking services. Sara’s office is located at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center, 621 E 4th St, Tulsa, OK 74120 Sara operates on a sliding scale fee structure and can be reached at 918-928-2809 or Sara@UnityTulsa.com Allison Ikley-Freeman Allison Ikley-Freeman, LPC Candidate is passionate about assisting individuals who 4/24/26, 4:45 PM �Say Goodbye to the Tulsa AIDS Quilts 12 of 19 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Say-Goodbye-to-the-Tulsa-AIDS-... are a part of the LGBTQQIA+ community who experience a range of concerns and issues. Individual, youth, and adolescent counseling is available on a sliding fee scale based on income. Regularly Scheduled Programming OkEq Board Meeting Monthly Meeting 7:00 p.m. Thursday, December 20 Dennis R. Neill Equality Center All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members November OkEq Art Exhibition The November Oklahomans for Equality showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center features an exhibit of works by Carla Hefley and Linda Dunbar. It continues throughout the month. It's Complicated Family Ties Family Ties is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBTQ parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Family Ties, email jose.vega@okeq.org ---- . T ..... .,... .. ._. A ._..,..._ • A 1st & 3rd Monday of each month 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. "It's Complicated" is an ongoing group for individuals in nontraditional relationships (kink, polyamory, swinging, etc.) This group meets every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month from 6:30-8pm at the Dennis R. Live Free! Coming Out Workshop 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 6:30-7:30 p.m. Are you planning to come 4/24/26, 4:45 PM �Say Goodbye to the Tulsa AIDS Quilts 13 of 19 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Say-Goodbye-to-the-Tulsa-AIDS-... = L~l:i-AL .fl..lU . _ ~ SERVICES OF OKLAHOMA, INC. Lawyer in the Library December 12 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Lawyer in the Library is an opportunity to meet with a lawyer about topics such as family law (divorce, paternity, custody and child support), landlord/ tenant disputes, estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment is necessary. Neill Equality Center. Each session will have a new topic. For topic information, please like Unity Tulsa’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ UnityTulsa or check the OkEq event calendar at http://www.okeq.org/ event-calendar.html . out? Maybe you have just recently come out? Join us for a coming out discussion group meeting in the History Project Room. It's free! This course is designed for individuals coming to terms with their sexuality with presentations on how to come out to family, friends, and co-workers. Question and answer session in a supportive and informed environment. Facilitated by Allison Ikley-Freeman. Please contact ComingOut@OkEq.org -- --or call 918-743-4297 Non-Binary Support Group 3rd Tuesday of each month 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Free Yoga Class at OkEq Mondays 5:45 - 6:45 p.m. Enjoy a free class! These 60-minute, free Community Yoga classes are open to everyone of all levels. Each class is mindfully crafted to prepare the body for a peak pose in the arm balance, inversion, backbend or twist family. This class will connect the mind, body, and spirit through movement and A new support group for folks who identify with non-binary genders, including but not limited to, genderqueer, genderfluid, agender, bigender, neutrois, genderflux, and more. This group will be a safe space to discuss our identities, receive support, and build a strong nonbinary community in Tulsa. For information contact Vic Wiener at vfwiener@gmail.com Sos Brought to You Bi the Letter B 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Bisexual support group at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Tell all your friends. The group is open to all bi/pan/queer/ fluid+ folks and their allies. Facilitators Daniel & Haley SECULAR ORGANIZATIONS FOR SOBRIETY 4/24/26, 4:45 PM �Say Goodbye to the Tulsa AIDS Quilts 14 of 19 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Say-Goodbye-to-the-Tulsa-AIDS-... breath. SOS Group Mondays 7:00 pm sage Advocacy& Services for LGBTElders We refuse to be invisible SAGE Tulsa Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm This open Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) Recovery and Sobriety Group meets every Monday at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information, visit www.SOSTulsa.org Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan No Shade for Plus Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. (First time interview required before attending) Email alex.wade@okeq.org The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. Every Thursday 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. A new support group to bring together people who have found they are HIV positive and those who have been living with HIV for many years. The group will provide support, Education, Social activities and so much more. The group will be here at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center to provide a safe place to discuss issues and meet other people who are navigating their lives being PLUS. ~~'~ ' .(\!., Tulsa Writers, In k. at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center / ~ "'t. :- • AL-ANON Lambda AlAnon Group Every Friday 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. 7 This open Al-Anon group meets at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center every Friday at 7:00 pm. Contact 918.743.2754 for more information. 4/24/26, 4:45 PM �Say Goodbye to the Tulsa AIDS Quilts 15 of 19 Game Night Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Say-Goodbye-to-the-Tulsa-AIDS-... Tulsa Writers, Ink. 1st & 3rd Saturday of each month 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. An LGBT inclusive group of writers providing support and resources to authors and writers regardless of where they are in their writing career. Intimate Partner Violence & Sexual Assault Survivor Support Group 2nd & 4th Thursday of each month 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Children/Siblings of Trans*/NonBinary Individuals Support Group This program is for youth ages 8-18 that have trans* parents or siblings. This group will provide support, education and social opportunities for those living with trans* family members. Attendees must have approval from the facilitator to participate. Please contact Amanda at 918-902-4625. Survivors of Incest Anonymous Every Saturday 12:00 - 2:30 p.m. This support and educational group is for individuals who have survived domestic violence and are ready to explore their personal healing process and find hope and to discuss their experiences, share ideas, and provide emotional support for one another. SIA strives to empower those who have survived childhood sexual abuse (who are not abusing any child), who want to become survivors and thrivers. For more information, visit siawso.org Art for the Heart: An all Inclusive 4/24/26, 4:45 PM �Say Goodbye to the Tulsa AIDS Quilts 16 of 19 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Say-Goodbye-to-the-Tulsa-AIDS-... Arts Program Sundays @ 1:00 p.m. Inclusion for People with Developmental Disabilities Saturdays @ 1:00 p.m. Individuals with developmental disabilities are frequently marginalized and excluded from society at large, and this is no less true within the LGBTQ community. This group’s focus will be to help individuals create stronger community connections through building communication and social skills, as well as learning to respect social boundaries and norms. Members will agree upon no more than three outcomes for social development per individual. Members will work on practicing target behaviors while engaging in events within and without the Equality Center. Group sessions will last approximately 2.5 hours, occurring each Saturday @ 1pm. Partners of Trans*/NonBinary Individuals Support Group The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for partners of transgender and non-binary individuals. Ages 18+. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Please contact Amanda at 918-902-4625. LGBTQ+ History: Interviewees Wanted By appointment Do you feel like you have something to say about your life as an LGBTQ+ individual? Recording the history of the LGBTQ+ community is currently a feature of programming at the Equality Center. This program is designed to supplement and further complete our collective history by interviewing participants to further investigate past and present features of LGBTQ+ life and identity. Interviewees will sit down face to face and be asked a series of questions in regards to their person lives and experiences. All information gathered will Art is more than just pictures on the wall. Art helps people express themselves, find happiness, and it can help with mobility and dexterity. Art classes foster connections between individuals and helps reduce isolation many people experience. Please join us in making our community a more beautiful, meaningful place through the enrichment of art. Subjects will be elected by members from a range of topics including: glass fusing and jewelry making, mosaics, basket weaving, finger weaving, ceramics, acrylic painting, and quilting. This group is all inclusive, and encourages individuals from all age groups to come together for weekly sessions on Sundays @ 1pm. 4/24/26, 4:45 PM �Say Goodbye to the Tulsa AIDS Quilts 17 of 19 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Say-Goodbye-to-the-Tulsa-AIDS-... be added to the existing archive. Please contact Ely at burgesej@nsuok.edu to set up your appointment. Community Partners health outreach prevention education, Inc. EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and community. Workforce Oklahoma Access Point Open every day Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-by-step instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 7 pm Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. OkEq Staff 4/24/26, 4:45 PM �Say Goodbye to the Tulsa AIDS Quilts https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Say-Goodbye-to-the-Tulsa-AIDS-.. Jose.Vega@OkEq.org Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org Jose Vega Program Director Toby Jenkins CEO / Executive Director Alex Wade Volunteer, Pride Store, and Transgender Programming Coordinator Tracy Allen Special Projects Tracy.Allen@OkEq.org Alex.Wade@OkEq.org OkEq Board and Trustees Executive Committee Stuart Ashworth, Esq., President Sharon Bishop-Baldwin, Vice President Marcia Keesee, Secretary Paul Allen, Treasurer Sheena Grewal, At Large Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt David Nelson Kris Wilmes Board of Directors Jan Baldwin Christopher Brecht-Smith, Esq. Rev. Geoffrey Brewster Alyssa Bryant, Esq. Darci Hazelwood, D.O. Allison Ikley-Freeman Chris Shoaf Al Triggs Robin VanMeter Will Vaughn Visit our website View our events Contact us today 1. 18 of 19 4/24/26, 4:45 PM �Say Goodbye to the Tulsa AIDS Quilts 19 of 19 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Say-Goodbye-to-the-Tulsa-AIDS-... Oklahomans for Equality Hours: Mon - Sat Noon-9 p.m. | Sun Noon-6 p.m. 621 East Fourth Street, Tulsa, OK 74120 08 4/24/26, 4:45 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/35ba83605a329b1f9604d26aa64f2ea7.pdf 21f5279d8fe68eb28ff0263ea0212a9c PDF Text Text Holiday Shopping Market this Saturday 1 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Holiday-Shopping-Market-this-Sa... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews December 5th, 2018 MISSION: OkEq seeks equal rights for LGBTQ+ individuals and families through intersectional advocacy, education, programs, alliances, and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Donate Now! Visit our website Amazon Smile Shop Now! Get your house in order and help us get our house in order, too! Go to smile.amazon.com for your shopping needs, and Amazon will donate a portion to Oklahomans for Equality! Volunteer of the Month December 2018 Phillip Holmes Thank you for your 4/24/26, 4:47 PM �Holiday Shopping Market this Saturday 2 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Holiday-Shopping-Market-this-Sa... dedication, Phillip! Inclement Weather Policy In the event of inclement weather, please contact the center to confirm the program you wish to participate in will be meeting. Although the center does not close, many times program leaders choose to cancel their programs due to hazardous conditions. We will post updates on OkEq Facebook pages. New OkEq Helpline! Every Sunday, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center (918) 743-4297 Feeling stuck? Alone? Need a supportive, listening ear? Make Sunday your self-care day with a call to the new OkEq Helpline! This new and improved helpline has affirming staff available every Sunday from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. We are here to provide support for LGBTQ+ people dealing with many topics including coming out, substance use, feeling isolated, conflict with work or family, and many more. We aim to help you address these problems by listening, brainstorming, identifying a goal, and helping you create an action plan. As always, OKEQ can also provide LGBTQ+ affirming referrals for you to put these plans into action. All people who identify as LGBTQ+ are welcome to utilize this free service. If interested, please call us on Sunday at (918) 743-4297. Thank you for supporting this year's Fairy Tree! This has been our 19th year partnering with Tulsa CARES and it wouldn't be possible without your participation! 4/24/26, 4:47 PM �Holiday Shopping Market this Saturday 3 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Holiday-Shopping-Market-this-Sa... First Thursday Art Opening Thursday, December 6, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Oklahomans for Equality’s December showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature a combined show of works by Virginia Sitzes and Mycah Higley, beginning with a reception on Thursday, December 6 th , from 6 to 9 p.m. A door prize of the artists’ work will be given. Virginia Sitzes received her bachelor of fine arts degree from the University of Oklahoma in 2017 and co-founded Art Group OKC. She lives in Oklahoma City, where she is a practicing professional artist. Her work is process intensive; through printmaking and painting, she gives in to intuition and the natural effects of chemistry on paper. She finds relief in being consumed by the moment and visually solves her questions. Her work reflects internal thoughts and processes as well as fun and beauty that she finds throughout the world. Artist Mycah Higley also lives in Oklahoma City. She received her bachelor of fine arts degree in painting and drawing from the University of Oklahoma. Her painting is strictly intuitive and experimental. She uses color, form, and transparency to create low-gravity spaces filled with organic forms that represent the complexity of people. Higley says of her work: “Painting is my means of working through the complexities of humans. The organic forms I paint represent my love/hate relationship with people. Humans are reflections of their experiences. Their thoughts, beliefs, likes, dislikes and words are what make them individuals. I mimic this buildup of experience into personhood using line, color, form, and transparency. My goal is to create an atmospheric space that forces the viewer to look past the surface and into the 4/24/26, 4:47 PM �Holiday Shopping Market this Saturday 4 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Holiday-Shopping-Market-this-Sa... center of each low gravity form I paint.” The show continues throughout the month. www.okeq.org OKEQ Holiday Shopping Market Saturday December 8, 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 We invite you to join us for our third annual OkEq Holiday Shopping Market! Part of the proceeds from the event will benefit the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. If you would like to be part of the fun and be a vendor at this year’s market, please email Jose Vega at jose.vega@okeq.org . Falala Ball Saturday, December 22, 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK, 74120 Join us for this year's 12th Annual Fa La La Ball. Don your "gay" apparel (or comfortable clothing for you) and bring your friends to celebrate the holidays with great dance music from DJ Alex, savory hors-d'oeuvres and a cash bar. Admission is any of the following: Canned goods and toiletries for St. Jerome Parish Pantry Canned goods for Diversity Christian Food Pantry Pet Food for A Friend for a Friend Children's Toys for Women in Recovery. This year we will have "What I really want to tell my family at the holidays Open Mic" in our Lynn Riggs Black Box Theater. Audience members who are amateur performers or professionals who want to perform material with the theme are invited to perform onstage. Performers are provided with a live microphone to make the individual's performance loud 4/24/26, 4:47 PM �Holiday Shopping Market this Saturday 5 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Holiday-Shopping-Market-this-Sa... enough for the audience to hear. Open Mic is for performance arts like poetry and spoken word, music, and comedy. Small groups, small bands duo/trio comedy duos can also participate. The Williams Photography photo booth will be available and we will raffle off lots of amazing prizes provided by our Equality Business Alliance members. Support the businesses that support your community. • Lawyer in the Library Wednesday, December 12, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 LEGALAID , ~ SERVICES OF Lawyer in the Library is an opportunity to meet with a lawyer about topics such as family law (divorce, paternity, custody, child support), landlord/tenant, estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment necessary. = OKLAHOMA, INC. Don We Now... December 4, 6, and 7, 8:00 p.m. East Side Christian Church 1438 S. Indianapolis Ave., Tulsa, OK 74112 This Holiday concert continues Council Oak Men’s Chorale’s 20 th Anniversary Celebration with a musical retrospective of past concerts. Elizabeth Smith Curtis returns as our artistic director for this special anniversary concert. Start your holiday season off with Council Oak Men's Chorale. 4/24/26, 4:47 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/b8dc415ec42a7b5350257c284f310ec1.pdf 6452dc78c395e348b538ed02cd22c12f PDF Text Text Holiday Shopping Market Reboot this Sunday 1 of 22 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Holiday-Shopping-Market-Reboot-... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews December 12th, 2018 MISSION: OkEq seeks equal rights for LGBTQ+ individuals and families through intersectional advocacy, education, programs, alliances, and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Donate Now! Visit our website Amazon Smile Shop Now! Get your house in order and help us get our house in order, too! Go to smile.amazon.com for your shopping needs, and Amazon will donate a portion to Oklahomans for Equality! Inclement Weather Policy In the event of inclement weather, please contact the center to confirm the program you wish to participate in will be meeting. Although the center does not close, many times program leaders choose to cancel their programs due to hazardous conditions. We will post updates on OkEq Facebook pages. 4/24/26, 4:48 PM �Holiday Shopping Market Reboot this Sunday 2 of 22 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Holiday-Shopping-Market-Reboot-... OKEQ Holiday Shopping Market Sunday, December 16, 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 We invite you to join us for our third annual OkEq Holiday Shopping Market! Part of the proceeds from the event will benefit the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. If you would like to be part of the fun and be a vendor at this year’s market, please email Jose Vega at jose.vega@okeq.org . Falala Ball Saturday, December 22, 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK, 74120 Join us for this year's 12th annual Falala Ball! Don your gay apparel (or comfortable clothing for you) and bring your friends to celebrate the holidays with great dance music from DJ Alex, plus savory hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar! Admission is any of the following: Canned goods and toiletries for St. Jerome Parish Pantry Canned goods for Diversity Christian Food Pantry Pet Food for A Friend for a Friend Children's Toys for Women in Recovery This year, we will hold an open-mic event with the theme “What I really want to tell my family at the holidays” in the Lynn Riggs Black Box Theater. Audience members who are amateur performers or professionals who want to perform material with the theme are welcome. The open-mic event is for performance arts such as poetry and spoken word, music, and comedy. Small groups, small bands, duos/trios and comedy duos can also participate. Williams Photography’s photo booth will be available, and we will raffle off lots of amazing prizes provided by Equality Business Alliance members. Support the businesses that support 4/24/26, 4:48 PM �Holiday Shopping Market Reboot this Sunday 3 of 22 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Holiday-Shopping-Market-Reboot-... your community! New OkEq Helpline! Every Sunday, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center (918) 743-4297 Feeling stuck? Alone? Need a supportive, listening ear? Make Sunday your self-care day with a call to the new OkEq Helpline! This new and improved helpline has affirming staff available every Sunday from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. We are here to provide support for LGBTQ+ people dealing with many topics including coming out, substance use, feeling isolated, conflict with work or family, and many more. We aim to help you address these problems by listening, brainstorming, identifying a goal, and helping you create an action plan. As always, OKEQ can also provide LGBTQ+ affirming referrals for you to put these plans into action. All people who identify as LGBTQ+ are welcome to utilize this free service. If interested, please call us on Sunday at (918) 743-4297. Lead Together LGBTQ Leadership Program, Applications Open for the Class of 2019 _, ,1 1// / /; LEADTffi~T~-H~R Created in partnership with Oklahomans for Equality and Leadership Tulsa, the Lead Together LGBTQ Leadership Program is now accepting applications for its first class. Lead Together is the only program in Oklahoma addressing LGBTQ leadership development. “We see persistent gaps within leadership ranks that overlook the talents of lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgender and queer or questioning individuals,” said Jose Vega, program director for Oklahomans for Equality. “The aim is to accelerate the careers and possibilities 4/24/26, 4:48 PM �Holiday Shopping Market Reboot this Sunday 4 of 22 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Holiday-Shopping-Market-Reboot-... for qualified LGBTQ leaders by offering an exceptional learning environment and networking opportunities. “We know there are a number of outstanding LGBTQ professionals, and this is the only program of its kind in the state,” Vega said. “Its design speaks forcefully to the next generation of LGBTQ leaders who are highly motivated agents for change. “Leadership Tulsa is pleased to provide additional opportunities for leadership development in our community, and we look forward to equipping LGBTQ leaders to build their influence, build a valuable network, and develop new models and mindsets for innovation using design thinking,” added Marcia-Bruno Todd, Leadership Tulsa’s program director. “Participants will explore how their LGBTQ identity influences and strengthens their personal leadership style while learning about LGBTQ history and the national movement.” LGBTQ and ally professionals are invited to apply to this four-month program, which includes an orientation, six daylong sessions, volunteering for Tulsa Pride, and opportunities to network and explore the region with fellow class members. Applications are due by 5:00 p.m. on January 31, 2019. Click here for more information. Click here for the application. Thank you for supporting this year's Fairy Tree! This has been our 19th year partnering with Tulsa CARES, and it wouldn't be possible without your participation! First Thursday Art Opening 4/24/26, 4:48 PM �Holiday Shopping Market Reboot this Sunday 5 of 22 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Holiday-Shopping-Market-Reboot-... Thursday, January 3, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Oklahomans for Equality’s January showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature works by Evelyn House, beginning with a reception on Thursday, January 3 rd , from 6 to 9 p.m. A door prize of the artist’s work will be awarded. Evelyn was born and raised in Oklahoma City and has immersed herself in the art scene of Oklahoma. She uses acrylics and resin to create her art on materials ranging from canvas to wood rounds and birch panels. She also uses resin to make jewelry and homewares. Evelyn has been fascinated with colors since she was young. “In my studio, I am a scientist in search of the next experimental chemical reaction to blend colors and pop open cells,” she says. “Using a resin base with mixed media creates a unique mirror-like finish. I build up multiple layers of resin to create a depth that cannot be captured by a camera.” When she is not in the studio, Evelyn takes care of three rambunctious boys, two dogs, “a mean ol’ cat and a fussy husband.” “You can find me on my porch or on a walk most evenings sipping wine and enjoying nature,” she says. “Being an artist in this world is important to me, as I want my kids to see that their dreams can come true if they work hard and have passion that cannot be put out by rejection.” The show continues throughout the month. www.okeq.org Volunteer of the Month December 2018 Phillip Holmes Thank you for your dedication, Phillip! 4/24/26, 4:48 PM �Holiday Shopping Market Reboot this Sunday 6 of 22 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Holiday-Shopping-Market-Reboot-... LGBT Women's Network January Happy Hour Monday, January 7, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Saturn Room 209 N Boulder Ave, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74103 The January Happy Hour for the LGBT Women's Network will be hosted by Saturn Room. Mix and mingle with ladies you don't know, make new business connections, and grow your personal network. Don't forget to bring business cards to enter our door prize drawing! • Lawyer in the Library Wednesday, January 9, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 LEGALAID tk SERVICES OF Lawyer in the Library is an opportunity to meet with a lawyer about topics such as family law (divorce, paternity, custody, child support), landlord/tenant, estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment necessary. = OKLAHOMA, INC. Sisters in Song Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 4/24/26, 4:48 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/1f062f02a9f343d49fe9f4e0180cce7c.pdf 39f504133bbd5d0f5d5ed1a5804c443f PDF Text Text Falala Ball this Saturday 1 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Falala-Ball-this-Saturday.html?so... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews December 18th, 2018 MISSION: OkEq seeks equal rights for LGBTQ+ individuals and families through intersectional advocacy, education, programs, alliances, and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Donate Now! Visit our website Amazon Smile Shop Now! Get your house in order and help us get our house in order, too! Go to smile.amazon.com for your shopping needs, and Amazon will donate a portion to Oklahomans for Equality! Falala Ball Saturday, December 22, 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Join us for this year's 12th annual Falala Ball! Don your gay apparel (or comfortable clothing for you) and bring your friends to celebrate the holidays with great dance music from DJ Alex, plus savory hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar! 4/24/26, 4:49 PM �Falala Ball this Saturday 2 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Falala-Ball-this-Saturday.html?so... Admission is any of the following: Canned goods and toiletries for St. Jerome Parish Pantry Canned goods for Diversity Christian Food Pantry Pet Food for A Friend for a Friend Children's Toys for Women in Recovery This year, we will hold an open-mic event with the theme “What I really want to tell my family at the holidays” in the Lynn Riggs Black Box Theater. Audience members who are amateur performers or professionals who want to perform material with the theme are welcome. The open-mic event is for performance arts such as poetry and spoken word, music, and comedy. Small groups, small bands, duos/trios and comedy duos can also participate. Williams Photography’s photo booth will be available, and we will raffle off lots of amazing prizes provided by Equality Business Alliance members. Support the businesses that support your community! New OkEq Helpline! Every Sunday, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center (918) 743-4297 Feeling stuck? Alone? Need a supportive, listening ear? Make Sunday your self-care day with a call to the new OkEq Helpline! This new and improved helpline has affirming staff available every Sunday from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. We are here to provide support for LGBTQ+ people dealing with many topics including coming out, substance use, feeling isolated, conflict with work or family, and many more. We aim to help you address these problems by listening, brainstorming, identifying a goal, and helping you create an action plan. As always, OKEQ can also provide LGBTQ+ affirming referrals for you to put these plans into action. All people who identify as LGBTQ+ are welcome to utilize this free service. If interested, please call us on Sunday at 918-938-6537 or 918-938-6538. 4/24/26, 4:49 PM �Falala Ball this Saturday 3 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Falala-Ball-this-Saturday.html?so... Let's Dream Together Vision Board Fundraiser for Dream Act Tulsa Saturday, January 5, 2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK, 74120 Let's Dream Together-Sonemos Juntos is a fundraiser and vision board party benefiting DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) recipients in need of financial assistance to pay their renewal application fees. Your $20 donation will not only help a young "Dreamer," you also will leave with a beautiful, quirky and personally meaningful work of art that will continue to inspire and motivate you in 2019 and beyond! No previous collage experience is needed! It's easy! By creating a vision board collage using images, pictures, quotes and affirmations to express your hopes, strengths and what matters most, you will be setting a powerful intention. Speaking those hopes and intentions out loud in conversations with others reinforces their value and allows you to encourage and be encouraged by others, including DACA recipients, who will share their stories of resilience in the face of uncertainty and fear for themselves and their families. A great selection of precut words and images and a colorful array of canvas boards will be provided. If you'd like to personalize your vision board, you may bring photos, mementos and you own cutouts to add to the thousands that will be supplied. Collage + Conversations = Fun and Inspiration! Donations of magazines and school supplies are also appreciated. Reserve your space here with your $20 donation or more! LGBT Women's Network January Happy Hour Monday, January 7, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Saturn Room 209 N. Boulder Ave. Tulsa, OK 74103 The January Happy Hour for the LGBT Women's Network will be hosted by Saturn Room. Mix and mingle with ladies you don't know, make new business connections, and grow your personal network. Don't forget to bring business cards to enter our door prize drawing! 4/24/26, 4:49 PM �Falala Ball this Saturday 4 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Falala-Ball-this-Saturday.html?so... Tulsa's Interracial Social Connections Happy Hour Friday, January 11, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 "Don't be afraid to expand yourself, to step out of your comfort zone. That's where the joy and the adventure lie." -Herbie Hancock Tulsa's Interracial Social Connections group is for anyone who is interested in enjoying a more diverse social community, in appreciation of all ethnicities, genders, ages, cultures, beliefs, abilities, sexual orientation, etc. Singles and/or couples are welcome as we explore our enlightening differences and surprising similarities. Please join us Jan. 11 th at the Equality Center for our first happy hour and get the year started by making new friends! Future events will include cultural events, social networking, live performances, community service, ethnic restaurant explorations, day trips, gallery receptions, potluck dinners, tours, travel, movie meets, business networking and much more! King & Queen of Tulsa Pride Pageant Saturday, January 12, 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th Street, Tulsa, OK 74120 4/24/26, 4:49 PM �Falala Ball this Saturday 5 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Falala-Ball-this-Saturday.html?so... Third Thursdays in the Rainbow Room Thursday, January 17, 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 4/24/26, 4:49 PM �Falala Ball this Saturday 6 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Falala-Ball-this-Saturday.html?so... LGBTQ Young Adults at Angry Axe Throwing Club Friday, January 18, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Tulsa Angry Axe Throwing Club 7 N. Peoria Ave., Tulsa, OK 74120 Join the OkEq Young Adults Prism Group at the Angry Axe Throwing Club! There will be a small charge to throw axes with OkEq's help to make this experience fun. Please RSVP with OkEq Program Director Jose Vega at jose.vega@okeq.org - - - - - - . The day of the event search for Jose in a beautiful purple OkEq polo shirt! If you have any questions, please text Jose at (918) 813-8993. First Pride Bingo of 2019 Saturday, January 19, 6:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK, 74120 ~,. T U L S A ,, p Tulsa Pride Bingo is the best bingo ever, and it always sells out, so reserve your spot now! The beautiful and glamorous Nicole Carrington will fly in from Las Vegas, and she has invited Rainbow Granny and Trailer Trash Teresa to join her for our Bingo bash! @ the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center $20 for general admission $30 Adult Beverage admission, includes 3 drink tickets $225 Table for 8 people which includes open bar for your table 4/24/26, 4:49 PM �Falala Ball this Saturday 7 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Falala-Ball-this-Saturday.html?so... Trans Resource Fair Saturday, January 26, 12:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK, 74120 A day of community and wellness for Tulsa-area trans folks! Swing by the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center for a chance to talk with medical doctors, lawyers, wellness professionals, and stylists. Pick up some new gear at the clothing swap and grab a bite to eat! For more information please contact Alex Wade at alex.wade@okeq.org . Trans Resource Day Saturday, January 26th, 2019 @ Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Trans-friendly health resources, including: - Medical doctors - Cosmetic surgeons - Therapists - Peer counselors - Massage therapists - Sexual health professionals Clothing swap + free care, fashion, style and hair advice from stylists, cosmetologists, estheticians, hair stylists, and other professionals. 2019 Wild Hearts Ball Silent Disco Friday, February 8, 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK, 74120 Have you heard of the newest trend sweeping festivals and concerts? It's called Silent Disco, and now you can experience one of these headphone parties right here in downtown Tulsa! You can access all the fun via your free-to-rent wireless headphones. The volume's adjustable, too, so you can control your show. Wear headphones to hear the music at this dance party, or take them off and observe the Silent Shuffle. Come celebrate the 18th annual Wild Hearts Ball Silent Disco. We will have live entertainment in the Lynn Riggs Black Box Theater and a dance floor in the Bruce Goff Event Center. A cash bar will be available, and raffle prizes will be given! 4/24/26, 4:49 PM �Falala Ball this Saturday 8 of 25 LGBTQ Leadership Program Applications Sought https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Falala-Ball-this-Saturday.html?so... _, ,, Il l/// Created in partnership with Oklahomans for Equality and Leadership Tulsa, the Lead Together LGBTQ Leadership Program is now accepting applications for its first class. Lead Together is the only program in Oklahoma addressing LGBTQ leadership development. LEADTffi~Tl-l~R 4/24/26, 4:49 PM �Falala Ball this Saturday 9 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Falala-Ball-this-Saturday.html?so... “We see persistent gaps within leadership ranks that overlook the talents of lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgender and queer or questioning individuals,” said Jose Vega, program director for Oklahomans for Equality. “The aim is to accelerate the careers and possibilities for qualified LGBTQ leaders by offering an exceptional learning environment and networking opportunities. “We know there are a number of outstanding LGBTQ professionals, and this is the only program of its kind in the state,” Vega said. “Its design speaks forcefully to the next generation of LGBTQ leaders who are highly motivated agents for change. “Leadership Tulsa is pleased to provide additional opportunities for leadership development in our community, and we look forward to equipping LGBTQ leaders to build their influence, build a valuable network, and develop new models and mindsets for innovation using design thinking,” added Marcia-Bruno Todd, Leadership Tulsa’s program director. “Participants will explore how their LGBTQ identity influences and strengthens their personal leadership style while learning about LGBTQ history and the national movement.” LGBTQ and ally professionals are invited to apply to this four-month program, which includes an orientation, six daylong sessions, volunteering for Tulsa Pride, and opportunities to network and explore the region with fellow class members. Applications are due by 5:00 p.m. on January 31, 2019. Click here for more information. Click here for the application. AIDS Quilt Narratives Wanted The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center and Jeremy Stevens, program director of the Orbit Initiative for the Tulsa PAC, are asking anyone who knew and/or loved someone who died of AIDS to record their narratives for archival and future use. This project is for anyone affected by the AIDS crisis whose stories are connected to Tulsa. All of these stories deserve to be told. Those who are interested in having a story recorded are asked to contact Stevens at the Tulsa PAC at (918) 596-7119 or jeremystevens@cityoftulsa.org or Oklahomans for Equality Program Director Jose Vega at (918) 743-4297 or jose.vega@okeq.org . Inclement Weather Policy In the event of inclement weather, please contact the center to confirm the program you wish to participate in will be meeting. Although the center does not close, many times program leaders choose to cancel their programs due to hazardous conditions. We will post updates on OkEq Facebook pages. 4/24/26, 4:49 PM �Falala Ball this Saturday 10 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Falala-Ball-this-Saturday.html?so... First Thursday Art Opening Thursday, January 3, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Oklahomans for Equality’s January showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature works by Evelyn House, beginning with a reception on Thursday, January 3 rd , from 6 to 9 p.m. A door prize of the artist’s work will be awarded. Evelyn was born and raised in Oklahoma City and has immersed herself in the art scene of Oklahoma. She uses acrylics and resin to create her art on materials ranging from canvas to wood rounds and birch panels. She also uses resin to make jewelry and homewares. Evelyn has been fascinated with colors since she was young. “In my studio, I am a scientist in search of the next experimental chemical reaction to blend colors and pop open cells,” she says. “Using a resin base with mixed media creates a unique mirror-like finish. I build up multiple layers of resin to create a depth that cannot be captured by a camera.” When she is not in the studio, Evelyn takes care of three rambunctious boys, two dogs, “a mean ol’ cat and a fussy husband.” “You can find me on my porch or on a walk most evenings sipping wine and enjoying nature,” she says. “Being an artist in this world is important to me, as I want my kids to see that their dreams can come true if they work hard and have passion that cannot be put out by rejection.” The show continues throughout the month. www.okeq.org Volunteer of the Month December 2018 Phillip Holmes Thank you for your dedication, Phillip! 4/24/26, 4:49 PM �Falala Ball this Saturday 11 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Falala-Ball-this-Saturday.html?so... • Lawyer in the Library Wednesday, January 9, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 LEGALAID , ~ SERVICES OF Lawyer in the Library is an opportunity to meet with a lawyer about topics such as family law (divorce, paternity, custody, child support), landlord/tenant, estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment necessary. = OKLAHOMA, INC. Keep Warm Donations Needed! As we enter the winter months, Oklahomans for Equality is asking for blankets, socks, and new or gently used coats, gloves, hats, and scarves for our constituents experiencing homelessness. Please bring donations to the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center front desk. 4/24/26, 4:49 PM �Falala Ball this Saturday 12 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Falala-Ball-this-Saturday.html?so... Thesis Research Study Please consider participating in my thesis research study examining the connection between lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) identity, community connection, and resilience! 4/24/26, 4:49 PM �Falala Ball this Saturday 13 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Falala-Ball-this-Saturday.html?so... This study is approved by the institutional review board at Northeastern State University and under the supervision of my thesis chair, Dr. Steven Byers. In order to be eligible for the study, you must: Be 18 years of age at the time of completion Identify as LGBTQ+ To participate in the study, please complete the survey here . The survey will take about 20 to 30 minutes to complete. You can be entered to win a $25.00 Amazon gift card if you provide an email address at the end of the survey. This study is anonymous. The only identifying information which will be collected is demographic information, and will not specifically identify you. You will be asked to provide an email at the conclusion of the survey to be entered in the raffle if you so wish, but are not required to do so. Participation in this study is voluntary. If you wish to withdraw from the study, you may close the browser window at any time. If you do not want to answer a question, you may skip any question in this survey. If you have any questions, please contact Jordan Westcott ( Westcott@nsuok.edu ) or Dr. Steven Byers ( byerss@nsuok.edu ). We hope that you choose to participate in this study and share your experience! PERSONALITY A SESSMENT I AN UNDERSERVED POPULATION WE NEED YOUR HELP!!! The transgender community is traditionally underserved when it comes to mental health. Additionally, the field of psychology knows relatively little about the psychological characteristics and needs of the transgender community. We call on you to participate in a new research study examining what major psychological measures cell us about cransgender individuals! YOU ARE ELIGIBLE IF YOU: ✓ Identify as transgender or gender nonconforming (e.g., gender nonbinary, genderqueer gender fluid, etc.) ✓ Are 18-years-old or older 4/24/26, 4:49 PM �Falala Ball this Saturday 14 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Falala-Ball-this-Saturday.html?so... ✓ Can read and write in English The study will take place at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center from 4-6pm and 7-9pm every Wednesday. It involves filling out questionnaires on a computer or paper and will take approximately two hours of your time. After completing the study, you will receive a $15.00 gift card. For questions or to participate. contact doctoral student researcher W illiam Bryant Email: william-br nt utulsa.ed Cell Phone: 330 322-2442 his ucted as part niv i a l P'lycholo . nt researcher· dissertation for the m. scs masculinity, affirmation, and self-conceptualization study 0 • • Join our study for trans individuals who identify on a spectrum of masculinity. AR YO BE COHPENSATED FOR YOUR TIHE Please contact projectmascseumich.edu with any questions Are you a man who is living in a non-urban area of the Midwest who is currently taking 4/24/26, 4:49 PM �Falala Ball this Saturday 15 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Falala-Ball-this-Saturday.html?so... We are seeking men who are --.-.-----~-~---currently taking PrEP who live in non-urban areas of the Midwest to participate in a 60-minute telephone interview about your experiences with taking PrEP and PrEP-related healthcare. Questions? Contact us at prep@:indi Are you: • 18 years of age or older • A man (cisgender or transgender) who has sex with other men • Currently taking PrEP • Currently living in the Midwest and not living in a large city http:/ /go.iu.edu /21ys Ever wonder what transgender affirmative therapy is like? Join a SIU study on text-message-based, transgender affirmative, cognitive behavioral therapy designed to help reduce the negative effects of stress! 4/24/26, 4:49 PM �Falala Ball this Saturday 16 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Falala-Ball-this-Saturday.html?so... Study includes: Pre-Treatment Assessment FREE - 6 weeks of Transgender Affirmative CBT Post-Treatment Assessment 3 Month Follow Up Assessment CONTACT US TODAY (312) 899-6195 textmessagetherapy@gmail.com This l]l'oject has been reviewed by the SIUC Human Subjects Committee. Questions concerning ycu- righls as a participant in his research may be addressed o the Comm ee Ch • person, Office of SponSDn!d Projec s Adnwlistra ion, SIUC, Calbondale, IL 62901-4 709. Phone: (618) 453-4533. Email: =~iW.lll;nL Joe & Nancy McDonald Rainbow Library "Annie on my Mind" Find this selection and more by visiting the Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library. Liza Winthrop first meets Annie Kenyon at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on a rainy day. The two become fast friends, although they come from different backgrounds. Liza is the student body president at her private school, Foster Academy, where she is studying hard to get into MIT and become an architect. She lives with her parents and younger brother in the upscale neighborhood of Brooklyn Heights , where most residents are professionals. Annie goes to a public school and lives with her parents—a bookkeeper and a cabdriver— and grandmother in a lower-income part of Manhattan. Although Annie is not sure if she will be accepted, she hopes to attend the University of California, Berkeley to develop her talent as a singer. While they have different histories and goals in life, the two girls do share a close friendship that quickly grows into love. Equality Center Pride Store 4/24/26, 4:49 PM �Falala Ball this Saturday 17 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Falala-Ball-this-Saturday.html?so... The OkEq Pride Store has handmade pride flag scarf and beanie sets! Come get yours today! Be sure to "Like" the OkEq Pride Store Facebook page to keep up with the new items and new sale items Counseling Services OSU - Tulsa Counseling Services The Oklahoma State Tulsa Counseling Center is an LGBTQ+ affirming center located in Main Hall of OSU Tulsa. You do not have to be affiliated with OSU to benefit from these services! Our center offers clients from OKEQ 5 sessions free and each session following that is only 5 dollars. Each member of our counseling team receives additional training and supervision in LGBTQ+ issues and is excited to work with clients from OKEQ. Please contact us at 918-594-8568 for more information or to schedule an appointment. Sara Griffey S ara Griffey is an LPC candidate under supervision. Sara specializes in LGBT+ and non-traditional relationships (i.e. kink, polyamory, etc.). She has experience working with homeless youth and individuals struggling with anxiety & trauma. She previously worked with survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. She is passionate about advocacy and public policy in order to ensure that proper treatment is available for any individual seeking services. Sara’s office is located at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center, 621 E 4th St, Tulsa, OK 74120 Sara operates on a sliding scale fee structure and can be reached at 918-928-2809 or Sara@UnityTulsa.com 4/24/26, 4:49 PM �Falala Ball this Saturday 18 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Falala-Ball-this-Saturday.html?so... Allison Ikley-Freeman Allison Ikley-Freeman, LPC Candidate is passionate about assisting individuals who are a part of the LGBTQQIA+ community who experience a range of concerns and issues. Individual, youth, and adolescent counseling is available on a sliding fee scale based on income. Regularly Scheduled Programming OkEq Board Meeting Monthly Meeting 7:00 p.m. Thursday, December 20 Dennis R. Neill Equality Center All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members December OkEq Art Exhibition The December Oklahomans for Equality showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center features an exhibit of works by Virginia Sitzes . It continues throughout the month. It's Complicated Family Ties Family Ties is an official program of Oklahomans 1st & 3rd Monday of each month 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. 4/24/26, 4:49 PM �Falala Ball this Saturday 19 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Falala-Ball-this-Saturday.html?so... for Equality and is a support network for LGBTQ parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Family Ties, email jose.vega@okeq.org ----- . • LEGAL A10 thi SERVICES OF = OKLAHOMA, INC. Lawyer in the Library January 9 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Lawyer in the Library is an opportunity to meet with a lawyer about topics such as family law (divorce, paternity, custody and child support), landlord/ tenant disputes, estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment is necessary. "It's Complicated" is an ongoing group for individuals in nontraditional relationships (kink, polyamory, swinging, etc.) This group meets every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month from 6:30-8pm at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Each session will have a new topic. For topic information, please like Unity Tulsa’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ UnityTulsa or check the OkEq event calendar at http://www.okeq.org/ event-calendar.html . Live Free! Coming Out Workshop 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 6:30-7:30 p.m. Are you planning to come out? Maybe you have just recently come out? Join us for a coming out discussion group meeting in the History Project Room. It's free! This course is designed for individuals coming to terms with their sexuality with presentations on how to come out to family, friends, and co-workers. Question and answer session in a supportive and informed environment. Facilitated by Allison Ikley-Freeman. Please contact ComingOut@OkEq.org --- --or call 918-743-4297 Non-Binary Support Group 3rd Tuesday of each month 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Free Yoga Class at OkEq Mondays 5:45 - 6:45 p.m. Enjoy a free class! These 60-minute, free A new support group for folks who identify with non-binary genders, including but not limited to, genderqueer, genderfluid, agender, bigender, neutrois, genderflux, and more. This group will be a safe space to discuss our identities, receive support, and build a strong nonbinary community in Tulsa. For information contact Vic Brought to You Bi the Letter B 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Bisexual support group at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Tell all 4/24/26, 4:49 PM �Falala Ball this Saturday 20 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Falala-Ball-this-Saturday.html?so... Community Yoga classes are open to everyone of all levels. Each class is mindfully crafted to prepare the body for a peak pose in the arm balance, inversion, backbend or twist family. This class will connect the mind, body, and spirit through movement and breath. Sa~e Advocacy & Services for LGBTElders We refuse to be invisible SAGE Tulsa Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm Wiener at vfwiener@gmail.com Sos SECULAR ORGANIZATIONS FOR SOBRIETY SOS Group Mondays 7:00 pm This open Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) Recovery and Sobriety Group meets every Monday at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information, visit www.SOSTulsa.org "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan No Shade for Plus Every Thursday 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. (First time interview required before attending) Email alex.wade@okeq.org The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex your friends. The group is open to all bi/pan/queer/ fluid+ folks and their allies. Facilitators Daniel & Haley A new support group to bring together people who have found they are HIV positive and those who have been living with HIV for many years. The group will provide support, Education, Social activities and so much more. The group will be here at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center to provide a safe place to discuss issues and meet other Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 Lambda AlAnon Group Every Friday 4/24/26, 4:49 PM �Falala Ball this Saturday 21 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Falala-Ball-this-Saturday.html?so... individuals. people who are navigating their lives being PLUS. ~~ ' .('-:-, Tulsa Writers, Ink. at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center :,._' / ~ :- 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. This open Al-Anon group meets at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center every Friday at 7:00 pm. Contact 918.743.2754 for more information. Tulsa Writers, Ink. Game Night Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno 1st & 3rd Saturday of each month 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. An LGBT inclusive group of writers providing support and resources to authors and writers regardless of where they are in their writing career. Intimate Partner Violence & Sexual Assault Survivor Support Group 2nd & 4th Thursday of each month 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Children/Siblings of Trans*/NonBinary Individuals Support Group This program is for youth ages 8-18 that have trans* parents or siblings. This group will provide support, education and social opportunities for those living with trans* family Survivors of Incest Anonymous Every Saturday 12:00 - 2:30 p.m. SIA strives to empower those who have survived childhood sexual abuse (who are not abusing any child), who want to become survivors and thrivers. For more information, visit This support and educational group is for individuals who have survived domestic violence and are ready to explore their personal healing process and find hope and to discuss their experiences, share ideas, and provide emotional support for one another. 4/24/26, 4:49 PM �Falala Ball this Saturday 22 of 25 members. Attendees must have approval from the facilitator to participate. Please contact Amanda at 918-902-4625. https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Falala-Ball-this-Saturday.html?so... siawso.org Art for the Heart: An all Inclusive Arts Program Sundays @ 1:00 p.m. Inclusion for People with Developmental Disabilities Saturdays @ 1:00 p.m. Individuals with developmental disabilities are frequently marginalized and excluded from society at large, and this is no less true within the LGBTQ community. This group’s focus will be to help individuals create stronger community connections through building communication and social skills, as well as learning to respect social boundaries and norms. Members will agree upon no more than three outcomes for social development per individual. Members will work on practicing target behaviors while engaging in events within and without the Equality Center. Group sessions Partners of Trans*/NonBinary Individuals Support Group The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for partners of transgender and non-binary individuals. Ages 18+. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Please contact Amanda at 918-902-4625. LGBTQ+ History: Interviewees Wanted By appointment Do you feel like you have something to say about your life as an LGBTQ+ individual? Recording the history of the LGBTQ+ community is currently a feature of programming at the Equality Center. This program is designed to supplement and further complete our collective history by interviewing participants to further Art is more than just pictures on the wall. Art helps people express themselves, find happiness, and it can help with mobility and dexterity. Art classes foster connections between individuals and helps reduce isolation many people experience. Please join us in making our community a more beautiful, meaningful place through the enrichment of art. Subjects will be elected by members from a range of topics including: glass fusing and jewelry making, mosaics, basket weaving, finger weaving, ceramics, acrylic painting, and quilting. This group is all inclusive, and encourages individuals from all age groups to come together for weekly sessions on Sundays @ 1pm. 4/24/26, 4:49 PM �Falala Ball this Saturday 23 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Falala-Ball-this-Saturday.html?so... will last approximately 2.5 hours, occurring each Saturday @ 1pm. investigate past and present features of LGBTQ+ life and identity. Interviewees will sit down face to face and be asked a series of questions in regards to their person lives and experiences. All information gathered will be added to the existing archive. Please contact Ely at burgesej@nsuok.edu to set up your appointment. Community Partners health outreach prevention education, Inc. EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and community. Workforce Oklahoma Access Point Open every day Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-by-step instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 7 pm Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. OkEq Staff 4/24/26, 4:49 PM �Falala Ball this Saturday 24 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Falala-Ball-this-Saturday.html?so... Toby Jenkins CEO / Executive Director Jose Vega Program Director Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org Jose.Vega@OkEq.org Alex Wade Volunteer, Pride Store, and Transgender Programming Coordinator Tracy Allen Special Projects Tracy.Allen@OkEq.org Alex.Wade@OkEq.org OkEq Board and Trustees Executive Committee Stuart Ashworth, Esq., President Sharon Bishop-Baldwin, Vice President Marcia Keesee, Secretary Paul Allen, Treasurer Sheena Grewal, At Large Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt David Nelson Kris Wilmes Board of Directors Jan Baldwin Christopher Brecht-Smith, Esq. Rev. Geoffrey Brewster Alyssa Bryant, Esq. Darci Hazelwood, D.O. Allison Ikley-Freeman Chris Shoaf Al Triggs Robin VanMeter Will Vaughn 4/24/26, 4:49 PM �Falala Ball this Saturday 25 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Falala-Ball-this-Saturday.html?so... Visit our website View our events Contact us today Oklahomans for Equality Hours: Mon - Sat Noon-9 p.m. | Sun Noon-6 p.m. 621 East Fourth Street, Tulsa, OK 74120 o• 4/24/26, 4:49 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/5ca8e019964c924678f8c695a6f26e77.pdf 945f7a9b9677dde5d94a9f1ee0ec01d6 PDF Text Text Happy Holidays! 1 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Holidays-.html?soid=110... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews December 22nd, 2018 MISSION: OkEq seeks equal rights for LGBTQ+ individuals and families through intersectional advocacy, education, programs, alliances, and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Donate Now! Visit our website Amazon Smile Shop Now! Get your house in order and help us get our house in order, too! Go to smile.amazon.com for your shopping needs, and Amazon will donate a portion to Oklahomans for Equality! Oklahomans or Equa Happy Holidays 4/24/26, 4:49 PM �Happy Holidays! 2 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Holidays-.html?soid=110... 2018 Schedule for our Affirming, Inclusive, and Welcoming Faith Communities Kwanzaa - Habari Gani December 26 - January 1 Kwanzaa is a week-long celebration held in the United States and in other nations of the Western African diaspora in the Americas. The celebration honors African heritage in AfricanAmerican culture, and is observed from December 26 to January 1, culminating in a feast and gift-giving. Kwanzaa has seven core principles (Nguzo Saba). It was created by Maulana Karenga and was first celebrated in 1966-67. Christmas Services All Souls Unitarian Church 2952 South Peoria Ave. Tulsa, OK 74114 Dec. 24 Christmas Eve Candlelight Service: 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., 7:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m. Bethany Christian Church 6730 South Sheridan Road Tulsa, OK 74133 Dec. 24 Christmas Eve Candlelight Communion: 5:00 p.m. Boston Avenue United Methodist Church 1301 S Boston Ave. Tulsa, OK 74119 Dec. 24 Service of the Bells: 2:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Service w/ Tableau: 5:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Service w/ Holy Communion: 11:00 p.m. Centenary United Methodist Church 631 N Denver Ave. Tulsa, OK 74106 Dec. 24 Candlelight Communion Service: 6:30 p.m. Christ Church Episcopal 10901 South Yale Ave. Tulsa, OK 74137 Dec. 24 Christmas Eve Service: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., 9:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. College Hill Presbyterian Church 712 South Columbia Ave. 4/24/26, 4:49 PM �Happy Holidays! 3 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Holidays-.html?soid=110... Tulsa, OK 74104 Dec. 24 Candlelight Service: 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Diversity Christian Fellowship International 627 South 131st East Ave. Tulsa, OK 74108 Dec. 23 Morning Worship & Children's Service: 11:00 a.m. Eastside Christian Church 1438 S Indianapolis Ave Tulsa, OK 74112 Dec. 24 Christmas Eve Candlelight and Communion: 6:00 p.m. The Episcopal Church of the Redeemer 213 N. Seminole Ave. Okmulgee, OK 74446 Dec. 24 Christmas Eve Service: 6:00 p.m. Fellowship Congregational Church UCC 2900 South Ha rvard Ave. Tulsa, OK 74114 Dec. 24 Carols and Candlelight Communion: 5:00 p.m. Fellowship Lutheran Church ELCA 6727 South Sheridan Road Tulsa, OK 74133 Dec. 24 Christmas Eve Services: 4:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m., 8:00 p.m. First Christian Church 913 S Boulder Ave Tulsa, OK 74119 Dec. 24 Christmas Eve Service: 5:00 p.m. First Lutheran Church 1244 S. Utica Ave. Tulsa, OK 74104 Dec. 24 Worship and Communion: 6:00 p.m. Forest Park Christian Church 9102 S Mingo Road Tulsa, OK 74133 Dec. 24 4/24/26, 4:49 PM �Happy Holidays! 4 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Holidays-.html?soid=110... Christmas Eve Service: 6:00 p.m. Good Shepherd Episcopal Church 1420 E Dewey Sapulpa, OK 74066 Dec. 24 Christmas Eve Service: 6:00 p.m. Hope Unitarian 8432 South Sheridan Road Tulsa, OK 74133 Dec. 24 Christmas Eve Candlelight Service: 6:00 p.m. Joy Lutheran Church 9940 S. Yale Avenue Tulsa , OK 74137 Dec. 24 Christmas Eve Service: 5:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m. Parish Church of St Jerome 205 West King St. Tulsa, OK 74106 Dec. 24 Christmas Eve Coco Service: 9:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Mass: 10:00 p.m. St Dunstan's Episcopal Church 5635 East 71st St. Tulsa, OK 74136 Dec. 23 Hanging of the Greens and Las Posadas: 6:00 p.m. Dec. 24 Christmas Eve Services: 5:00 p.m., 9:30 p.m. St. Patrick's Episcopal Church 4250 W Houston St. Broken Arrow, OK 74012 Christmas Eve Service: 5:00 p.m., 10:00 p.m. St Paul's United Methodist Church 1442 South Quaker Ave. (one block east of Peoria on 15th Street) Tulsa, OK 74120 Dec. 24 Christmas Eve Candlelight Service: 6:00 p.m. Trinity Episcopal Church 501 South Cincinnati Ave. Tulsa, OK 74103 4/24/26, 4:49 PM �Happy Holidays! 5 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Holidays-.html?soid=110... Dec. 24 Christmas Eve Pageant and Holy Eucharist: 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m Christmas Eve Holy Eucharist with Choir and Brass: 8:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Christmas Eve Holy Eucharist with Choir and Brass: 11:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. Dec. 25 Christmas Day Holy Eucharist: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Unity Center of Tulsa 1830 South Boston Ave. Tulsa, OK 74119 Dec. 24 Christmas Eve Service: 5:00 p.m. Unity Church of Christianity 3355 S. Jamestown Ave. Tulsa, OK 74135 Dec. 23 Unity Holiday Service: 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. University United Methodist Church 500 S College Tulsa, OK 74104 Dec 24 Candlelight, Carols, & Communion: 6:00 p.m. New OkEq Helpline! Every Sunday, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center (918) 743-4297 Feeling stuck? Alone? Need a supportive, listening ear? Make Sunday your self-care day with a call to the new OkEq Helpline! This new and improved helpline has affirming staff available every Sunday from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. We are here to provide support for LGBTQ+ people dealing with many topics including coming out, substance use, feeling isolated, conflict with work or family, and many more. We aim to help you address these problems by listening, brainstorming, identifying a goal, and helping you create an action plan. As always, OKEQ can also provide LGBTQ+ affirming referrals for you to put these plans into action. All people who identify as LGBTQ+ are welcome to utilize this free service. If interested, please call us on Sunday at 918-938-6537 or 918-938-6538. Let's Dream Together Vision Board Fundraiser for Dream 4/24/26, 4:49 PM �Happy Holidays! 6 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Holidays-.html?soid=110... Act Tulsa Saturday, January 5, 2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 Let's Dream Together-Sonemos Juntos is a fundraiser and vision board party benefiting DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) recipients in need of financial assistance to pay their renewal application fees. Your $20 donation will not only help a young "Dreamer," you also will leave with a beautiful, quirky and personally meaningful work of art that will continue to inspire and motivate you in 2019 and beyond! No previous collage experience is needed! It's easy! By creating a vision board collage using images, pictures, quotes and affirmations to express your hopes, strengths and what matters most, you will be setting a powerful intention. Speaking those hopes and intentions out loud in conversations with others reinforces their value and allows you to encourage and be encouraged by others, including DACA recipients, who will share their stories of resilience in the face of uncertainty and fear for themselves and their families. A great selection of precut words and images and a colorful array of canvas boards will be provided. If you'd like to personalize your vision board, you may bring photos, mementos and you own cutouts to add to the thousands that will be supplied. Collage + Conversations = Fun and Inspiration! Donations of magazines and school supplies are also appreciated. Reserve your space here with your $20 donation or more! LGBT Women's Network January Happy Hour Monday, January 7, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Saturn Room 209 N. Boulder Ave. Tulsa, OK 74103 The January Happy Hour for the LGBT Women's Network will be hosted by Saturn Room. Mix and mingle with ladies you don't know, make new business connections, and grow your personal network. Don't forget to bring business cards to enter our door prize drawing! MEET LIKE-MINDED TULSA WOMEN & BUILD YOUR NETWORK \ 4/24/26, 4:49 PM �Happy Holidays! 7 of 28 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Holidays-.html?soid=110... Tulsa's Interracial Social Connections Happy Hour Friday, January 11, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 "Don't be afraid to expand yourself, to step out of your comfort zone. That's where the joy and the adventure lie." -Herbie Hancock Tulsa's Interracial Social Connections group is for anyone who is interested in enjoying a more diverse social community, in appreciation of all ethnicities, genders, ages, cultures, beliefs, abilities, sexual orientation, etc. Singles and/or couples are welcome as we explore our enlightening differences and surprising similarities. Please join us Jan. 11 th at the Equality Center for our first happy hour and get the year started by making new friends! Future events will include cultural events, social networking, live performances, community service, ethnic restaurant explorations, day trips, gallery receptions, potluck dinners, tours, travel, movie meets, business networking and much more! King & Queen of Tulsa Pride Pageant Saturday, January 12, 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 4/24/26, 4:49 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/7c73e059dedb9155a70edcf2b54a9c34.pdf ac3be40ad12ed2a671cbe4e74dee1e18 PDF Text Text OkEq eNews March 29th, 2018 1 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-29th--2018.... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq eNews e March 29th, 2018 oklohomons for equolity In This Issue news Kelly Kirby CPA Dreaming of buying a home? 2018 Turn-About Show LGBT Women's Network April Happy Hour Guys Dine Too LGBTQ Veterans Support and Entertainment First Thursday Art Show Tulsa Indigenous & First Nation Support Group PafllOll Rental Properf:y Bookke No Shade for Plus Foster Care and Adoption Information Event Cityscape Home Mortgage EBA Mixer 2018 Equality Gala Art call for (even) MOREColor 2018 Compassionate Communication Workshop "Self Love". Pride Bingo Super Hero Night TMSL 2018 Spring Schedule TULSA PROJECT THEATRE Let us help you file your 2017tax returns! Pride Store Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library Amazon Smile Dissertation Study - Sexual Behaviors in MSM I.C.A.O. Coronation XI Kelly Kirby CPA Miss Jolt 2018 Jolt - Jackpot Golf Classic Certified Public Accountant a professional corporation (918) 747-5466 Amazon Smile 4815 S Harvard, Ste 205 Tulsa, OK 74135 Get your house in order and help us get our house in order, too! Go to smile.amazon.com for your shopping needs, and Amazon will donate a portion to Oklahomans for Equality! Shop Now admin@kkirby.com www.kkirby.com amazons ....._,..., mile You shop. Amazon gives. OkEq Board Meeting Monthly Meeting 7:00 p.m. Thursday, April 26 Dennis R. Neill Equality Center eatu rLll\,g n~bo~ea ux: ne ax r nerap!::j Dog Proudly serving Oklahoma's LGBTQ community since 1982. Dreaming of buying a home? Saturday, March 31, 11:00 a.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members OkEq Art Exhibition The March Oklahomans for Equality showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature an exhibit of works by Jini Kim, in a show titled "My Rat Problem, Continued." Jini Kim is an artist from Tulsa who received her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting and Drawing in 2014 and is working toward her Master of Fine Arts in 2018. Her paintings are widely collected. Her current body of work combines painting and printmaking on topics of feminism, modern Orientalism and toxic masculinity. The show continues throughout the 4/24/26, 4:20 PM �OkEq eNews March 29th, 2018 2 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-29th--2018.... Come have lunch with us and learn about buying a home. We will cover information for First Time Home Buyers and those looking to learn what has changed since your last purchase. We will focus on several programs that are available in the Tulsa and surrounding areas. Meet a team who is willing to work with you whether you qualify today or have work to get there. month. FHA - Rural Development - Native American 184 - VA - Self Employed Borrower Please bring the following information to start the loan application process: * Driver License * Last 2 check stubs * Last 2 months banks statements * Last 2 years Tax returns & W-2's Please RSVP to Chandra Hall at 918-645-3101 or chandra.hall@kw.com Family Ties Family Ties is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBT parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Family Ties contact jose.vega@okeq.org Challenging Beliefs in Nontraditional Relat ions hips 1st & 3rd Monday of each month 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. LGBT Women's Network April Happy Hour Monday, April 2, 5:00 p.m. R Bar & Grill - Tulsa 3421 S. Peoria Ave., Tulsa, OK 74105 Please join us for our first monthly happy hour, sponsored by Physiques by Monique Indoor Cycling & Personal Training Studio! Come mix and mingle with ladies you might not meet otherwise, make new business connections, and grow your personal network. We'll have light appetizers and be sure to bring business cards to be entered into a drawing for a gift from our monthly sponsor! Each month, our happy hour will be hosted at a different bar in Tulsa and sponsored by a lesbian/ bisexual-owned or LGBT-friendly business. Join us on the first Monday of every month from 5 to 7 p.m. No RSVP is required. Guys Dine Too Tuesday, April 3rd, 6:30 p.m. Burn Co. BBQ 500 S. Riverwalk Crossing, Suite 135 Jenks, OK 74037 This therapeutic discussion group provides a haven for individuals who engage in nontraditional relationship structures, with a focus on internal and social stigmas, personal belief systems, and the struggles surrounding this population. This group is open to individuals who take part in ethically nonmonogamous relationships (polyamory, swinging) and kink relationships. The Oklahoma Poly Network is a proud supporter of this group. Sara Griffey is a Clinical Counseling intern with Bellevue University. She has experience working with LGBT+ clients, homeless youth, individuals struggling with mood disorders, anxiety, and trauma. She currently works with survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. She welcomes the opportunity to work with persons with concerns related to nontraditional relationships (polyamory, kink, etc.), as well as the other areas listed above. She is passionate about advocacy and public policy in order to ensure that proper treatment is available for any individual seeking services. Live Free! Coming Out Worksh op We are eating at the Jenks location . Cost is $25 per person plus alcohol. EVERYONE MUST RSVP BY FRIDAY MARCH 30TH to Richard Haley at GuysDineToo@gmail.com Adam is opening his restaurant just for our group so make sure to treat his staff very well. Visit Burn Co. BBQ Online - We have always loved cooking and enjoyed the primal fulfillment of doing it over wood fire. Adam Myers experience at Tulsa based Hasty Bake Charcoal Grills, combined with Robby Corcoran's decade plus experience in the restaurant industry comes together to create a truly distinctive flavor.After successful endeavors as caterers, Burn Co BBQ was launched in January of 2011. Utilizing utilitarian décor and amenities, Burn Co focuses on the food, crafting a " one of a kind", Backyard BBQ Flavor. 4/24/26, 4:20 PM �OkEq eNews March 29th, 2018 3 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-29th--2018.... We cut our coleslaw by hand, trim and smoke our meats daily, and relish the finest bits and pieces of all meats. We offer local products when possible, and are always trying to figure out how to shock and wow our customers with exclusive specials. LGBTQ Veterans Support and Entertainment First & Third Tuesday of each month Next meeting Tuesday, April 3, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 6:30-7:30 p.m. Are you planning to come out? Maybe you have just recently come out? Join us for a coming out discussion group meeting in the History Project Room. It's free! This course is designed for individuals coming to terms with their sexuality with presentations on how to come out to family, friends, and co-workers. Question and answer session in a supportive and informed environment. It is a safe space to share experiences about coming out and discuss topics as it relates to doing so. By sharing struggles and victories the group allows those newly coming out and who have been out for a while to learn from others. All are welcome to join in the discussion whether Lesbian, Gay, Bi, or Trans. Please contact ComingOut@OkEq.org or call 918-743-4297 First Thursday Art Show - Jared Boyd "Every Reason to Feel" Thursday April 5, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 The April Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature an exhibit of works by Jared Boyd, in a show titled " Every Reason to Feel" , beginning with a reception on Thursday, April 5th from 6-9pm and continuing throughout the month. Jared speaks of his work: My art is my response to the environment around me. I create from intuitive and thoughtful design. The sources of my inspiration are many and include emotions, thoughts, meditations, music, nature, and life. I utilize a variety of mediums including acrylic paint, graphite, charcoal, gesso, and oil pastels. My process is to create many layers on the canvas as to reveal the history of the piece. My intent is for the layers to illustrate a journey on the canvas that is both visually appealing and deeply meaningful. It's my belief that art brings great meaning to life. It's my hope that others can find great meaning in art as well. Sara Griffey is a Clinical Counseling intern with Bellevue University. She has experience working with LGBT+ clients, homeless youth, individuals struggling with mood disorders, anxiety, and trauma. She currently works with survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. She welcomes the opportunity to work with persons with concerns related to nontraditional relationships (polyamory, kink, etc.), as well as the other areas listed above. She is passionate about advocacy and public policy in order to ensure that proper treatment is available for any individual seeking services. The name of my show is "Every Reason to Feel" highlighting the importance of walking healthfully through various seasons of life. This collection has deep meaning for me and is reminiscent of a journey through seasons that have been both joyful and painful. The show begins with a reception on Thursday, April 5, from 6 to 9 p.m. A door prize of the artist's work will be drawn. The show continues throughout the month www.okeq.org Tulsa Indigenous & First Nation Support Group First & Third Thursday of every month Next Meeting April 5, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Lawyer in the Library April 11 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Tulsa Indigenous \ \ I //; .......... .,,,,,,,,,... & First Nation Support Group Lawyer in the Library is an opportunity to meet with a lawyer about topics such as family law (divorce, paternity, custody and child support), landlord/tenant disputes, estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment is necessary. Counseling Services Counselors are donating their services to Oklahomans for Equality. Please be patient when setting up appointment times. It can take up to 2 weeks for them to find an available time to see you. -- - ~- - 4/24/26, 4:20 PM �OkEq eNews March 29th, 2018 4 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-29th--2018.... Indian or Indian at Heart ............ _,,.,,,,,,,,,, I/ / f \ \ First and Third Thursday of every month Dr. Kurt Choate Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a Sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required Contact Dr. Kurt Choate, LPC at 918.449.6574 choatek@nsuok.edu 7pm at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center No Shade for Plus Every Thursday starting in April Next meeting April 5, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 A new support group to bring together people who have found they are HIV positive and those who have been living with HIV for many years. The group will provide support, education, social activities and so much more. The group will be here at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center to provide a safe place to discuss issues and meet other people who are navigating their lives being PLUS. Stephanie Miller Stephanie is a counseling intern at Northeastern State University. She is passionate about working with diverse families and clients, now expanding to the LGBTQ+ community and allies. Stephanie has experience with families, children and adolescents. She believes in helping the client identify and achieve their goals through a holistic approach. Contact Stephanie at tatom@nsuok.edu to make an appointment. All sessions are free and will be held at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center between 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays or 12:30 and 4:30 p.m. on Saturdays. OSU Tulsa Counseling Center Foster Care and Adoption Information Event Saturday, April 7, 12:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Alyssa Pasquini is a mental health counseling intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She is passionate about assisting clients who are a part of the LGBTQQIA+ community who experience a range of concerns including issues surrounding gender identity, sexual/affectional orientation, and mood or anxiety concerns. Appointments with Alyssa can be made by calling the OSU Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 5 94-85 68 . 4/24/26, 4:20 PM �OkEq eNews March 29th, 2018 5 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-29th--2018.... Amanda Rogers is a mental health counseling intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She welcomes the opportunity to work with persons with concerns related to gender identity, sexual or affectional orientation, relationship issues, mood/anxiety concerns and trauma. She is passionate about social justice and working with the LGBTQQIA+ community. Appointments can be scheduled with Amanda by calling the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at 918-594-8568 . Temple Hull is a mental health counseling intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She has experience counseling transgender, bisexual, lesbian, gay and asexual persons, and looks forward to working with all individuals represented in the bright colors of the rainbow flag. Appointments with Temple can be made by calling the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at 918-594-8568. Merrill Reiter, M.S., is in the Counseling Psychology Doctoral Program at Oklahoma State University. She is a mental health counselor at OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. Merrill is passionate about social justice, advocacy and counseling. She enjoys working with people of all identities and strives to make her sessions a safe place for all clients. She has experience working with LGBTQ+ people and welcomes the opportunity to work with persons with concerns related to sexual or affectional orientation, gender identity, mood/anxiety, depression, self-injury, death/grief, and those experiencing major changes or transitions in life. Appointments with Merrill can be made by calling the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 594-8568 EBA Mixer Wednesday, April 18, 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Hosted by Twenty Twenty Eyecare 7408 S. Yale Ave., Tulsa OK 74136 OUR PURPOSE To preserve freedom and vitality of the individual spirit, by safeguarding the faculty of sight. OUR MISSION We will fervently campaign to educate and motivate the citizens of our community to adopt a more conscientious approach to their own eye health. By providing our patients with the right knowledge, we empower them to make proactive decisions that will result in a higher standard of living. Kathy Kavanaugh is a doctoral counseling psychology intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She is dedicated to working with clients of all identities (including all sexual and affectional orientations, gender identities, races, ethnicities, and ages) from a 4/24/26, 4:20 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/829b8852800e6ce1febb85f03edd0284.pdf db95a06d08d4685a371f12170e53fb61 PDF Text Text OkEq eNews January 10th, 2018 1 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-10th--2018... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq eNews January 10th, 2018 okl:ihom:ins for equality In This Issue news Free Yoga Class OkEq Survey Queer POC Happy Hour Road to the Crown March with OKEQ in the MLK parade OkEq wants your opinion New Women Self-Defense Training January EBA Mixer Oklahomans for Equality wants to start off 2018 with a resolution to our community. We are researching whether we are meeting all the needs of our community and identifying possible gaps where we can improve. Please take 1-2 minutes to complete this fivequestion survey so every voice can be heard. Begin Survey CALL ME BY YOUR NAME Pride Movie Night Voice your opinion, speak out Pipeline to Politics 2018 Wine Down Wednesday "First Thursday" Art Opening Resume Building and Interview skills w/ Workforce Tulsa Wild Hearts Ball OkEq Rainbow Wedding Show Free Yoga Class Wednesday, January 10, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Enjoy a free yoga class! These 60-minute, free community yoga classes are open to everyone of all levels. Each class is mindfully crafted to prepare the body for a peak pose in the arm balance, inversion, back-bend or twist family. This class will connect the mind, body and spirit through movement and breath. Please email any questions to Jose.Vega@okeq.org Spectrums of Love Telling Our Stories - Falling in Love Amazon Smile No Shade for Plus TULSA PROJECT THEATRE Pride Store Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library Face Off Empress Ball X Wake Up Tulsa Queer POC Happy Hour Thursday, January 11, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Let's gather. Let's celebrate! Nothing formal, nothing fancy, no agenda. Let socialize, share experiences and celebrate the new year - and always support. Everyone is welcome. Amazon Smile Shop Now Get your house in order and help us get our house in order, too! Go to smile.amazon.com for your shopping needs, and Amazon will donate a portion to Oklahomans for Equality! amazons ....._,, mile You shop. Amazon gives. OkEq Board Meeting Monthly Meeting 7:00 p.m. Thursday, January 18 Dennis R. Neill Equality Center STARCHASER PRODUCTIOns PRESEnTS ROAD TO THE CROWTI A benefrt for the courts of Oklahoma USofA Ml Ml Classic and Diva Route 66 USofA Ml Ml Classic and Diva Out tand·ng performances All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members OkEq Art Exhibition The January Oklahomans for Equality showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature an exhibit of works by Nan McDowell. Nan was born in 1940 and grew up in Quincy, Mass. As a self-taught artist, her painting was a welcome escape while pursuing careers in health care and education. She currently divides her time between Colorado and Oklahoma. Nan's first art workshop with Ardith Goodwin was a week before her first solo show in 2015. The techniques learned in that workshop have forever changed her approach to painting. Conveying emotion through painting remains at the center of 4/24/26, 4:13 PM �OkEq eNews January 10th, 2018 2 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-10th--2018... her work. The last three years Nan has immersed herself in exploring her artistic framework. What has emerged is a love of depicting women in various states of emotion and emotions surrounding homelessness. Liue band The show continues throughout the month. www.okeq.org Family Ties Family Ties is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBT parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Family Ties contact andy@grimesco.net Challenging Beliefs in Nontraditional Relat ions hips January 13, 2018 at 7pm Tickets $10 at the door Black Box Theater Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th Tulsa, OK Tickets, auction, and tips help send the courts to Nationals Adult Bevcro3es and snacks benct,i Oklo/10nwns for Equality March with OkEq in the MLK parade Monday, January 15, 9:30 a.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Join us in the MLK parade as we march with our giant rainbow flag to show support, unity and solidarity. Meet us at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center to carpool to the parade start, or meet us at the starting line. Women's Self-Defense Training Monday, January 15 at 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 1st & 3rd Monday of each month 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. This therapeutic discussion group provides a haven for individuals who engage in nontraditional relationship structures, with a focus on internal and social stigmas, personal belief systems, and the struggles surrounding this population. This group is open to individuals who take part in ethically nonmonogamous relationships (polyamory, swinging) and kink relationships. The Oklahoma Poly Network is a proud supporter of this group. Sara Griffey is a Clinical Counseling intern with Bellevue University. She has experience working with LGBT+ clients, homeless youth, individuals struggling with mood disorders, anxiety, and trauma. She currently works with survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. She welcomes the opportunity to work with persons with concerns related to nontraditional relationships (polyamory, kink, etc.), as well as the other areas listed above. She is passionate about advocacy and public policy in order to ensure that proper treatment is available for any individual seeking services. Live Free! Coming Out Worksh op Registration is open for the next free women's 7-week self-defense training session. This training requires a commitment to all seven classes; the time allows you to build muscle memory so that you can effectively use these life-saving self-defense skills. Classes will be held every other Monday starting at 7 p.m. Transwomen are welcome! For more information, contact Jose Vega at Jose.vega@okeq.org 4/24/26, 4:13 PM �OkEq eNews January 10th, 2018 3 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-10th--2018... EBA Mixer Wednesday, January 17th, 6:00 p.m. Hyatt Regency Tulsa 100 E. Second St., Tulsa, OK 74103 Hyatt Regency Tulsa is located in the heart of downtown Tulsa's vibrant business, entertainment, and cultural districts. Our hotel overlooks the scenic gardens of the Williams Center Complex and is only eight miles from Tulsa International Airport. Adjoined via skybridge to Williams Towers, our luxury, high-rise Tulsa hotel is adjacent to the famous Tulsa Performing Arts Center and just a few walking blocks from the Cox Convention Center, BOK Center and more than 50 restaurants and bars. Visit Hyatt Regency Tulsa Online 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 6:30-7:30 p.m. Are you planning to come out? Maybe you have just recently come out? Join us for a coming out discussion group meeting in the History Project Room. It's free! This course is designed for individuals coming to terms with their sexuality with presentations on how to come out to family, friends, and co-workers. Question and answer session in a supportive and informed environment. It is a safe space to share experiences about coming out and discuss topics as it relates to doing so. By sharing struggles and victories the group allows those newly coming out and who have been out for a while to learn from others. All are welcome to join in the discussion whether Lesbian, Gay, Bi, or Trans. Please contact ComingOut@OkEq.org or call 918-743-4297 You can join the EBA online, at one of our mixers or business meetings, or fill out and application at the Dennis R Neill Equality Center. E Sara Griffey is a Clinical Counseling intern with Bellevue University. She has experience working with LGBT+ clients, homeless youth, individuals struggling with mood disorders, anxiety, and trauma. She currently works with survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. She welcomes the opportunity to work with persons with concerns related to nontraditional relationships (polyamory, kink, etc.), as well as the other areas listed above. She is passionate about advocacy and public policy in order to ensure that proper treatment is available for any individual seeking services. UALITY Business Alliance The Equality Business Alliance networking mixers are terrific venues for you to meet prospective clients. Mixers are open to non-members as well as EBA members. Be sure to bring business cards, business information, brochures, etc. Hosting a networking mixer is a great way to showcase your business. You may host at your establishment or use the Equality Center. If you would like to host a mixer: please send an email to jose.vega@okeq.org for more information. CALL ME BY YOUR NAME Pride Movie Night Friday, January 19, 6:00 p.m. Reception, 7:20 p.m. Film Screening Circle Cinema 10 S. Lewis Ave., Tulsa, OK 74104 OkEq is hosting a reception at the the premier of one of the most highly acclaimed films of the year, "CALL ME BY YOUR NAME." In northern Italy in 1983, 17-year-old Elio begins a relationship with visiting Oliver, his father's research assistant, with whom he bonds over his emerging sexuality, their Jewish heritage, and the beguiling Italian landscape. The film stars Armie Hammer and was written by James Ivory. Lawyer in the Library Click Here to purchase tickets January 10 February 14 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Pipeline to Politics 2018 Lawyer in the Library is an opportunity to meet with a lawyer about topics such as family law (divorce, paternity, custody and child support), landlord/tenant disputes, estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment is necessary. Saturday, January 27, 8:30 a.m. Girl Scouts Western Oklahoma 6100 N. Robinson Ave., Oklahoma City, OK 73118 Join us for this timely event as we work to increase the visibility of women in important leadership and decision-making roles. The Oklahoma Women's Coalition and the Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center's Women's Leadership Initiative at the University of Oklahoma will present Pipeline to Politics for women interested in public service and politics. Pipeline to Politics will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 27, at the Girl Scouts of Western Oklahoma headquarters. A reception for participants and elected officials will be held from 5 to 6:30 p.m. the night before. Counseling Services Pipeline to I Politics . . _.,? Counselors are donating their services to Oklahomans for Equality. Please be patient when setting up appointment times. It can take up to 2 weeks for them to find an available time to see you. 4/24/26, 4:13 PM �OkEq eNews January 10th, 2018 4 of 12 Registration costs $75, and the event is open to women across the state. https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-10th--2018... - - - - Cl= = = = =~ .... Wine Down Wednesday Wednesday, January 31, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Do you enjoy wine, meeting new people and hearing inspiring leadership content? Dr. Kurt Choate Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a Sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required Contact Dr. Kurt Choate, LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org 'Wine Down Wednesday!' is a social group that combines short 'TED-style' presentation! We drink wine while hearing motivational/expert speakers present their leadership expertise for 15-20 minutes (6:15pm-7:45pm). Before, in between, and following the speaker, we enjoy wine and talk about our month! Our events occur the last Wednesday of the month and topics always vary! If there's a certain topic you'd like to hear or a speaker recommendation, let us know! Don't miss out on a great social and leadership opportunity that will improve your life, productivity, and relationships! Come 'Wine Down!' Any questions please contact Jose.vega@okeq.org OSU Tulsa Counseling Center "First Thursday" Art Opening Robin Green Tilly - "Your Right Brain On Glass" Thursday, February 1, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 The February Oklahomans for Equality showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature an exhibit of works by Robin Green Tilly, in a show titled "Your Right Brain On Glass," beginning with a reception on Thursday, Feb. 1 from 6 to 9 p.m. and continuing throughout the month. A door prize of the artist's work will be given at the reception. Robin Green Tilly never resists a call from the muse. A true renaissance woman, she is a warm fused glass artisan, creative life coach, published author and poet, experienced public speaker, marketing expert, community volunteer and established glass artisan. Whew! Alyssa Pasquini is a mental health counseling intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She is passionate about assisting clients who are a part of the LGBTQQIA+ community who experience a range of concerns including issues surrounding gender identity, sexual/affectional orientation, and mood or anxiety concerns. Appointments with Alyssa can be made by calling the OSU Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 5 94-85 68 . She spent 20 years honing her marketing expertise first as an advertising executive, working in print, electronic, and video mediums for major national and local clients. Robin moved from the business-to-business advertising and marketing sector and met the challenge of fundraising for Tulsa YWCA. Ready for a new challenge, she left the traditional job environment to follow her passion and become a creative entrepreneur. Passionate about art, Robin is a recognized warm glass artisan with work appearing in galleries and invitational art shows. Her work ranges from jewelry to dinnerware, wall sconces to table lamps. Seldom is 'not possible' the response when Robin puts imagination to glass. She has been honored to be a part of Philbrook Festival of Trees, the Brady Craft Alliance show and Visionmakers. She has also sold her work in MOREcolor, Oh, Tulsa! plus Champagne and Chocolate. She was the featured artist for the 2016 Spokeasy fundraising event to benefit HUB and was a part of the Tulsa Performing Arts Center's 40th Anniversary Celebration with a 12-piece installation titled "At the Center of Performing Arts." Robin's OkEq exhibit will share the stage with singer/songwriter and musician Jim Tilly. He will provide the musical experience for the exhibit, which explores the power of the creative right brain to create calm and peace. Today, Robin lives with the musically talented and gifted Jim Tilly, who is also an attorney in private practice. They both enjoy exploring creativity through music, singing, warm fused glass, writing, coaching and teaching. The show begins with a reception on Thursday, February 1st from 6-9pm where there will be a door prize drawn of the artist's work. The show continues throughout the month. www.okeq.org Amanda Rogers is a mental health counseling intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She welcomes the opportunity to work with persons with concerns related to gender identity, sexual or affectional orientation, relationship issues, mood/anxiety concerns and trauma. She is passionate about social justice and working with the LGBTQQIA+ community. Appointments can be scheduled with Amanda by calling the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at 918-594-8568 . Resume Building and Interview skills w/ Workforce Tulsa Thursday, February 8, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Join us at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center along with Workforce Tulsa for a free tips and tricks resume and interview skills. Bring your resume to polish and have it reviewed by hiring experts. Come learn the Do's and Don'ts in the interview process. Absolutely free. Wild Hearts Ball Saturday, February 3, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Join us for the 17th Annual Wild Hearts Ball Free Admission Live entertainment by Tulsa's top Queens and Kings DJ Alex Cash Bar Dancing Play your cards right and you might find love! ■ ■,1~,1"' ■ ■-■■:■: ■ ~ .-- ■ ■ •• Wild Hearts Ball ~ ■ Q. Feb. 3rd 201a ❖ Free Admission • Kings & Queens of Hearts ■ ■ ■■■■■■■-- Temple Hull is a mental health counseling intern 4/24/26, 4:13 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/fcc8058d9214d7dcdba0a5fc099a9722.pdf 8c8de313b1fd78562f949ebc9bdf64ee PDF Text Text OkEq eNews January 17th, 2018 1 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-17th--2018... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq eNews e Spectrums of Love January 17th, 2018 okl:ihom:ins for equality news In This Issue Spectrums of Love OkEq Survey January EBA Mixer CALL ME BY YOUR NAME Pride Movie Night Brought to You Bi the Letter B Pipeline to Politics 2018 Saturday, February 10, 6:00 p.m. Opening reception, 6:30 p.m. Dinner, 7:30 p.m. Show Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Wine Down Wednesday "First Thursday" Art Opening Opening Night Lynn Riggs Black Box Theater Spectrums of Love Fundraiser for Black Box Theater. Resume Building and Interview skills w/ Workforce Tulsa Wild Hearts Ball OkEq Rainbow Wedding Show A cabaret of live entertainment featuring Tulsa's top performers in the LGBTQ community: Jenna Davis Charles Davis Morgan Allen Pete Brennan Nash McQuarters Rebecca Ungerman Barry Hensley & Terry Baxter John Orsulak & Pat Hobbs James Gregory on keys Telling Our Stories - Falling in Love Del Shores- 6 Characters In Search Of A Play Amazon Smile No Shade for Plus TULSA PROJECT THEATRE Pride Store Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library Face Off Produced by Pat Hobbs Written by Morgan Allen Empress Ball X Wake Up Tulsa $125.00 Opening reception at 6:00 p.m., Seat for the show, Dinner, Dessert,Champagne and open bar. Dinner served at 6:30 , Show begins at 7:30 p.m. $60.00 Seat for the show, Dessert, Champagne and cash bar Seating prior to the show which begins at 7:30 p.m. $1,000 Table for 8 includes premiere seating for the show and O pening reception and appetizers at 6:00 pm , Premiere table seating for the show, Dinner, Dessert, Champagne and o pen bar. Dinner served at 6:30 , Show begins at 7:30 p.m. OkEq wants your opinion Amazon Smile Oklahomans for Equality wants to start off 2018 with a resolution to our community. We are researching whether we are meeting all the needs of our community and identifying possible gaps where we can improve. Please take 1-2 minutes to complete this fivequestion survey so every voice can be heard. Shop Now Voice your opinion, speak out Begin Survey Get your house in order and help us get our house in order, too! Go to smile.amazon.com for your shopping needs, and Amazon will donate a portion to Oklahomans for Equality! amazons ....._,, mi le You shop. Amazon gives. EBA Mixer Wednesday, January 17th, 6:00 p.m. Hyatt Regency Tulsa 100 E. Second St., Tulsa, OK 74103 OkEq Board Meeting Monthly Meeting 7:00 p.m. Thursday, January 18 Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Hyatt Regency Tulsa is located in the heart of downtown Tulsa's vibrant business, entertainment, and cultural districts. Our hotel overlooks the scenic gardens of the Williams Center Complex and is only eight miles from Tulsa International Airport. Adjoined via skybridge to Williams Towers, our luxury, high-rise Tulsa hotel is adjacent to the famous Tulsa Performing Arts Center and just a few walking blocks from the Cox Convention Center, BOK Center and more than 50 restaurants and bars. Visit Hyatt Regency Tulsa Online You can join the EBA online, at one of our mixers or business meetings, or fill out and application at the Dennis R Neill Equality Center. All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members OkEq Art Exhibition The January Oklahomans for Equality showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature an exhibit of works by Nan McDowell. Nan was born in 1940 and grew up in Quincy, Mass. As a self-taught artist, her painting was a welcome escape while pursuing careers in health care and education. She currently divides her time between Colorado and Oklahoma. Nan's first art workshop with Ardith Goodwin was a week before her first solo show in 2015. The techniques learned in that workshop have forever changed her approach to painting. Conveying emotion through painting remains at the center of her work. The last three years Nan has immersed herself in exploring her artistic framework. What has emerged is a love of depicting women in various states of emotion and emotions surrounding 4/24/26, 4:14 PM �OkEq eNews January 17th, 2018 2 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-17th--2018... homelessness. The show continues throughout the month. www.okeq.org E ALITY Business Alliance Family Ties The Equality Business Alliance networking mixers are terrific venues for you to meet prospective clients. Mixers are open to non-members as well as EBA members. Be sure to bring business cards, business information, brochures, etc. Hosting a networking mixer is a great way to showcase your business. You may host at your establishment or use the Equality Center. If you would like to host a mixer: please send an email to jose.vega@okeq.org for more information. CALL ME BY YOUR NAME Pride Movie Night Friday, January 19, 6:00 p.m. Reception, 7:20 p.m. Film Screening Circle Cinema 10 S. Lewis Ave., Tulsa, OK 74104 Family Ties is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBT parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Family Ties contact andy@grimesco.net Challenging Beliefs in Nontraditional Relat ions hips OkEq is hosting a reception at the the premier of one of the most highly acclaimed films of the year, "CALL ME BY YOUR NAME." In northern Italy in 1983, 17-year-old Elio begins a relationship with visiting Oliver, his father's research assistant, with whom he bonds over his emerging sexuality, their Jewish heritage, and the beguiling Italian landscape. The film stars Armie Hammer and was written by James Ivory. Click Here to purchase tickets 1st & 3rd Monday of each month 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. S.A.G.E. Meeting Canceled for This Week Only This therapeutic discussion group provides a haven for individuals who engage in nontraditional relationship structures, with a focus on internal and social stigmas, personal belief systems, and the struggles surrounding this population. This group is open to individuals who take part in ethically nonmonogamous relationships (polyamory, swinging) and kink relationships. The Oklahoma Poly Network is a proud supporter of this group. Tuesday, January 23 Brought to You Bi the Letter B Thursday, January 25 at 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 We meet the 2nd Tuesday and 4th Thursday of the month! Rainbow Library. Bisexual support group at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Tell all your friends. The group is open to all bi/pan/queer/fluid+ folks and their allies. Sara Griffey is a Clinical Counseling intern with Bellevue University. She has experience working with LGBT+ clients, homeless youth, individuals struggling with mood disorders, anxiety, and trauma. She currently works with survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. She welcomes the opportunity to work with persons with concerns related to nontraditional relationships (polyamory, kink, etc.), as well as the other areas listed above. She is passionate about advocacy and public policy in order to ensure that proper treatment is available for any individual seeking services. Facilitators Daniel & Haley For more information please contact the Jose at 918-743-4297 or Jose.vega@okeq.org Pipeline to Politics 2018 Saturday, January 27, 8:30 a.m. Girl Scouts Western Oklahoma 6100 N. Robinson Ave., Oklahoma City, OK 73118 Join us for this timely event as we work to increase the visibility of women in important leadership and decision-making roles. Live Free! Coming Out Worksh op The Oklahoma Women's Coalition and the Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center's Women's Leadership Initiative at the University of Oklahoma will present Pipeline to Politics for women interested in public service and politics. to Pipeline to Politics will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 27, at the Girl Scouts of Western Oklahoma headquarters. A reception for participants and elected officials will be held from 5 to 6:30 p.m. the night before. Poli Registration costs $75, and the event is open to women across the state. Wine Down Wednesday Wednesday, January 31, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Do you enjoy wine, meeting new people and hearing inspiring leadership content? 'Wine Down Wednesday!' is a social group that combines short 'TED-style' presentation! We drink I •. Ill , ll[ ni llfll 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 4/24/26, 4:14 PM �OkEq eNews January 17th, 2018 3 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-17th--2018... wine while hearing motivational/expert speakers present their leadership expertise for 15-20 minutes (6:15pm-7:45pm). Before, in between, and following the speaker, we enjoy wine and talk about our month! Our events occur the last Wednesday of the month and topics always vary! If there's a certain topic you'd like to hear or a speaker recommendation, let us know! Don't miss out on a great social and leadership opportunity that will improve your life, productivity, and relationships! Come 'Wine Down!' Any questions please contact Jose.vega@okeq.org "First Thursday" Art Opening Robin Green Tilly - "Your Right Brain On Glass" Thursday, February 1, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 The February Oklahomans for Equality showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature an exhibit of works by Robin Green Tilly, in a show titled "Your Right Brain On Glass," beginning with a reception on Thursday, Feb. 1 from 6 to 9 p.m. and continuing throughout the month. A door prize of the artist's work will be given at the reception. Robin Green Tilly never resists a call from the muse. A true renaissance woman, she is a warm fused glass artisan, creative life coach, published author and poet, experienced public speaker, marketing expert, community volunteer and established glass artisan. Whew! She spent 20 years honing her marketing expertise first as an advertising executive, working in print, electronic, and video mediums for major national and local clients. Robin moved from the business-to-business advertising and marketing sector and met the challenge of fundraising for Tulsa YWCA. Ready for a new challenge, she left the traditional job environment to follow her passion and become a creative entrepreneur. Passionate about art, Robin is a recognized warm glass artisan with work appearing in galleries and invitational art shows. Her work ranges from jewelry to dinnerware, wall sconces to table lamps. Seldom is 'not possible' the response when Robin puts imagination to glass. She has been honored to be a part of Philbrook Festival of Trees, the Brady Craft Alliance show and Visionmakers. She has also sold her work in MOREcolor, Oh, Tulsa! plus Champagne and Chocolate. She was the featured artist for the 2016 Spokeasy fundraising event to benefit HUB and was a part of the Tulsa Performing Arts Center's 40th Anniversary Celebration with a 12-piece installation titled "At the Center of Performing Arts." 6:30-7:30 p.m. Are you planning to come out? Maybe you have just recently come out? Join us for a coming out discussion group meeting in the History Project Room. It's free! This course is designed for individuals coming to terms with their sexuality with presentations on how to come out to family, friends, and co-workers. Question and answer session in a supportive and informed environment. It is a safe space to share experiences about coming out and discuss topics as it relates to doing so. By sharing struggles and victories the group allows those newly coming out and who have been out for a while to learn from others. All are welcome to join in the discussion whether Lesbian, Gay, Bi, or Trans. Please contact ComingOut@OkEq.org or call 918-743-4297 Sara Griffey is a Clinical Counseling intern with Bellevue University. She has experience working with LGBT+ clients, homeless youth, individuals struggling with mood disorders, anxiety, and trauma. She currently works with survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. She welcomes the opportunity to work with persons with concerns related to nontraditional relationships (polyamory, kink, etc.), as well as the other areas listed above. She is passionate about advocacy and public policy in order to ensure that proper treatment is available for any individual seeking services. Robin's OkEq exhibit will share the stage with singer/songwriter and musician Jim Tilly. He will provide the musical experience for the exhibit, which explores the power of the creative right brain to create calm and peace. Today, Robin lives with the musically talented and gifted Jim Tilly, who is also an attorney in private practice. They both enjoy exploring creativity through music, singing, warm fused glass, writing, coaching and teaching. The show begins with a reception on Thursday, February 1st from 6-9pm where there will be a door prize drawn of the artist's work. The show continues throughout the month. www.okeq.org Resume Building and Interview Skills with Workforce Tulsa Thursday, February 8, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Join us at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center along with Workforce Tulsa for a session on tips and tricks for your resume and interview skills. Bring your resume to polish and have it reviewed by hiring experts. Come learn the do's and don'ts in the interview process. It's free! Lawyer in the Library February 14 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Wild Hearts Ball Saturday, February 3, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Lawyer in the Library is an opportunity to meet with a lawyer about topics such as family law (divorce, paternity, custody and child support), landlord/tenant disputes, estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment is necessary. Counseling Services Counselors are donating their services to Oklahomans for Equality. Please be patient when setting up appointment times. It can take up to 2 weeks for them to find an available time to see you. Dr. Kurt Choate Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a Sliding fee scale based on income. 4/24/26, 4:14 PM �OkEq eNews January 17th, 2018 4 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-17th--2018... Appointments are required Contact Dr. Kurt Choate, LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org Join us for the 17th Annual Wild Hearts Ball Free Admission Live entertainment by Tulsa's top Queens and Kings DJ Alex Cash Bar Dancing Play your cards right and you might find love! OSU Tulsa Counseling Center ■ ■ ■ Wild Hearts Ball ¥ Feb. 3rd 2018 Free Admission • Kings & Queens of Hearts Alyssa Pasquini is a mental health counseling intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She is passionate about assisting clients who are a part of the LGBTQQIA+ community who experience a range of concerns including issues surrounding gender identity, sexual/affectional orientation, and mood or anxiety concerns. Appointments with Alyssa can be made by calling the OSU Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 5 94-85 68 . OkEq Rainbow Wedding Show Saturday, February 3, 12:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 We invite you to join us for our first OkEq Rainbow Wedding Show. Part of the proceeds from the event will benefit the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. If you would like to be a vendor at the show, please email Jose Vega jose.vega@okeq.org ---- OKEQ Rainbow Wedding Show Saturday, Febuary 3rd 12pm-4pm Dennis R. eill Equality Center 621 E 4th St. Amanda Rogers is a mental health counseling intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She welcomes the opportunity to work with persons with concerns related to gender identity, sexual or affectional orientation, relationship issues, mood/anxiety concerns and trauma. She is passionate about social justice and working with the LGBTQQIA+ community. Appointments can be scheduled with Amanda by calling the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at 918-594-8568 . Tulsa OK 74120 Telling Our Stories - Falling in Love Monday, February 12, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74135 Join Oklahomans for Equality for a night of storytelling, with our new series: Telling Our Stories. Oral Storytelling has been a vital part of keeping the LGBTQ community and their stories alive. This series will explore different aspects of life and experience. Each night will have a specific theme and will include TRUE stories of those within the community. Each selected participant will tell their experience pertaining to the theme, a 5-7 minute format. Participants can use a script if needed. The first theme is: FALLING IN LOVE. If you are interested in telling your story around this topic, please email Amanda Lowe at aclowe@okstate.edu with a brief synopsis of your story. Spots are limited, so don't delay! Temple Hull is a mental health counseling intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She has experience counseling transgender, bisexual, lesbian, gay and asexual persons, and looks forward to working with all individuals represented in the bright colors of the rainbow flag. Appointments with Temple can be made by calling the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at 918-594-8568. 4/24/26, 4:14 PM �OkEq eNews January 17th, 2018 5 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-17th--2018... Del Shores- 6 Characters In Search Of A Play Saturday, February 17th, 8:00 pm Lynn Riggs Black Box Theater Dennis R Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Sordid Lives creator Del Shores' new one-man show, directed by Emerson Collins, proves once and for all that he is not a writer, he's a self-proclaimed thief! In "Six Characters In Search Of A Play", riffing on Pirandello's classic title, Shores brings to life six one-of-a-kind characters he has met in real life that haven't quite made it into one of his plays, films or TV shows. In 90 minutes, the audience will hear the truth behind how he collected these eccentrics and their stories as he portrays his hilarious, off-the-rails encounters with them. The audience will meet "Yvonne", the anti-vegetarian Dallas waitress; "Sarah", a Trump-hating elderly actress with an inhaler in one hand and a cigarette in the other; "Jimmy Ray", the evolving, Magic Mike-loving latent Georgia redneck; "Loraine", the once-brilliant drama teacher who has lost her damn mind and is now obsessed with porn; "Marsha", the monkey-hating lesbian with COPD; and "Aunt Bobby Sue", the racist Republican with a heart of gold. Click here to purchase tickets. Amazon Smile Get your house in order and help us get our house in order, too! Go to smile.amazon.com for your shopping needs, and Amazon will donate a portion to Oklahomans for Equality! Merrill Reiter, M.S., is in the Counseling Psychology Doctoral Program at Oklahoma State University. She is a mental health counselor at OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. Merrill is passionate about social justice, advocacy and counseling. She enjoys working with people of all identities and strives to make her sessions a safe place for all clients. She has experience working with LGBTQ+ people and welcomes the opportunity to work with persons with concerns related to sexual or affectional orientation, gender identity, mood/anxiety, depression, self-injury, death/grief, and those experiencing major changes or transitions in life. Appointments with Merrill can be made by calling the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 594-8568 Amazon Smile Link amazons~·le '~_,;, You shop. Amazon gives. No Shade for Plus Every Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 A new support group to bring together people who have found they are HIV positive and those who have been living with HIV for many years. The group will provide support, education, social activities and so much more. The group will be here at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center to provide a safe place to discuss issues and meet other people who are navigating their lives being PLUS. Tulsa Project Theatre Season 2017-2018 Tulsa Performing Arts Center - Charles E. Norman Theatre Kathy Kavanaugh is a doctoral counseling psychology intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She is dedicated to working with clients of all identities (including all sexual and affectional orientations, gender identities, races, ethnicities, and ages) from a multicultural perspective. Kathy works with clients to address concerns regarding anxiety, mood, sexual and gender identity development, and overall personal enrichment. To schedule an appointment with Kathy, please contact the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 594-8568. Mark Taracuk, MSEd, NCC is a doctoral student in counseling psychology at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. He received his master's degree in counseling from Indiana University and is a National Certified Counselor. Mark has past experience working with members of the LGBTQ+ community on a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, spiritual concerns, trauma, intimate partner violence, and concerns related to gender identity. Appointments with Mark can be made by calling the OSU Tulsa Counseling Center 4/24/26, 4:14 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/6cbcaf7eb0559923595e7066f85110ff.pdf 2e0e9de4ae1159fe657db4b15527e850 PDF Text Text OkEq eNews January 24th, 2018 1 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-24th--2018... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq eNews January 24th, 2018 okl:ihom:ins for equality news In This Issue Spectrums of Love Tax Receipts OkEq Survey Brought to You Bi the Letter B Pipeline to Politics 2018 Spectrums of Love Wine Down Wednesday Saturday, February 10: Opening reception, 6 p.m.; dinner, 6:30 p.m.; show, 7:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 "First Thursday" Art Opening Council Oak Men's Chorale Opening Night Lynn Riggs Black Box Theater Spectrums of Love Fundraiser for Black Box Theater. Resume Building and Interview skills w/ Workforce Tulsa Wild Hearts Ball OkEq Rainbow Wedding Show A cabaret of live entertainment featuring Tulsa's top performers in the LGBTQ community: Jenna Davis Charles Davis Morgan Allen Pete Brennan Nash McQuarters Rebecca Ungerman Barry Hensley & Terry Baxter John Orsulak & Pat Hobbs James Gregory on keys Telling Our Stories - Falling in Love Del Shores- 6 Characters In Search Of A Play February EBA Mixer No Shade for Plus TULSA PROJECT THEATRE Pride Store Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library Empress Ball X Produced by Pat Hobbs Written by Morgan Allen Amazon Smile Wake Up Tulsa $125.00 Opening reception at 6:00 p.m., Seat for the show, Dinner, Dessert,Champagne and open bar. Dinner served at 6:30 , Show begins at 7:30 p.m. $60.00 Seat for the show, Dessert, Champagne and cash bar Seating prior to the show which begins at 7:30 p.m. $1,000 Table for 8 includes premiere seating for the show and O pening reception and appetizers at 6:00 pm , Premiere table seating for the show, Dinner, Dessert, Champagne and o pen bar. Dinner served at 6:30 , Show begins at 7:30 p.m. Amazon Smile Shop Now Get your house in order and help us get our house in order, too! Go to smile.amazon.com for your shopping needs, and Amazon will donate a portion to Oklahomans for Equality! Tax receipts for donations made to Oklahomans for Equality in 2017 were recently mailed. If you have not received your tax receipt or have questions regarding your receipt, please contact Paul Allen, OkEq Treasurer, paul.allen@okeq.org amazons ....._,, mi le You shop. Amazon gives. OkEq Board Meeting Monthly Meeting 7:00 p.m. Thursday, February 15 Dennis R. Neill Equality Center OkEq wants your opinion Oklahomans for Equality wants to start off 2018 with a resolution to our community. We are researching whether we are meeting all the needs of our community and identifying possible gaps where we can improve. Please take 1-2 minutes to complete this fivequestion survey so every voice can be heard. Begin Survey Brought to You Bi the Letter B Thursday, January 25 at 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 This Bisexual support group meets the 2nd Tuesday and 4th Thursday of the month in the Rainbow Library at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Tell all your friends! The group is open to all bi/pan/queer/fluid+ folks and their allies. Facilitators are Daniel and Haley. For more information, contact Jose at 918-743-4297 or jose.vega@okeq.org All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members OkEq Art Exhibition Voice your opinion, speak out The January Oklahomans for Equality showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature an exhibit of works by Nan McDowell. Nan was born in 1940 and grew up in Quincy, Mass. As a self-taught artist, her painting was a welcome escape while pursuing careers in health care and education. She currently divides her time between Colorado and Oklahoma. Nan's first art workshop with Ardith Goodwin was a week before her first solo show in 2015. The techniques learned in that workshop have forever changed her approach to painting. Conveying emotion through painting remains at the center of her work. The last three years Nan has immersed herself in exploring her artistic framework. What has emerged is a love of depicting women in various states of emotion and emotions surrounding 4/24/26, 4:14 PM �OkEq eNews January 24th, 2018 2 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-24th--2018... homelessness. The show continues throughout the month. www.okeq.org Pipeline to Politics 2018 Saturday, January 27, 8:30 a.m. Girl Scouts Western Oklahoma 6100 N. Robinson Ave., Oklahoma City, OK 73118 Join us for this timely event as we work to increase the visibility of women in important leadership and decision-making roles. The Oklahoma Women's Coalition and the Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center's Women's Leadership Initiative at the University of Oklahoma will present Pipeline to Politics for women interested in public service and politics. Family Ties Pipeline to Politics will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 27, at the Girl Scouts of Western Oklahoma headquarters. A reception for participants and elected officials will be held from 5 to 6:30 p.m. the night before. Registration costs $75, and the event is open to women across the state. Wine Down Wednesday Wednesday, January 31, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Do you enjoy wine, meeting new people and hearing inspiring leadership content? 'Wine Down Wednesday!' is a social group that combines short 'TED-style' presentation! We drink wine while hearing motivational/expert speakers present their leadership expertise for 15-20 minutes (6:15pm-7:45pm). Before, in between, and following the speaker, we enjoy wine and talk about our month! Our events occur the last Wednesday of the month and topics always vary! If there's a certain topic you'd like to hear or a speaker recommendation, let us know! Don't miss out on a great social and leadership opportunity that will improve your life, productivity, and relationships! Come 'Wine Down!' Family Ties is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBT parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Family Ties contact andy@grimesco.net Challenging Beliefs in Nontraditional Relat ions hips Any questions please contact Jose.vega@okeq.org "First Thursday" Art Opening Robin Green Tilly - "Your Right Brain On Glass" Thursday, February 1, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 The February Oklahomans for Equality showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature an exhibit of works by Robin Green Tilly, in a show titled "Your Right Brain On Glass," beginning with a reception on Thursday, Feb. 1 from 6 to 9 p.m. and continuing throughout the month. A door prize of the artist's work will be given at the reception. Robin Green Tilly never resists a call from the muse. A true renaissance woman, she is a warm fused glass artisan, creative life coach, published author and poet, experienced public speaker, marketing expert, community volunteer and established glass artisan. Whew! She spent 20 years honing her marketing expertise first as an advertising executive, working in print, electronic, and video mediums for major national and local clients. Robin moved from the business-to-business advertising and marketing sector and met the challenge of fundraising for Tulsa YWCA. Ready for a new challenge, she left the traditional job environment to follow her passion and become a creative entrepreneur. Passionate about art, Robin is a recognized warm glass artisan with work appearing in galleries and invitational art shows. Her work ranges from jewelry to dinnerware, wall sconces to table lamps. Seldom is 'not possible' the response when Robin puts imagination to glass. She has been honored to be a part of Philbrook Festival of Trees, the Brady Craft Alliance show and Visionmakers. She has also sold her work in MOREcolor, Oh, Tulsa! plus Champagne and Chocolate. She was the featured artist for the 2016 Spokeasy fundraising event to benefit HUB and was a part of the Tulsa Performing Arts Center's 40th Anniversary Celebration with a 12-piece installation titled "At the Center of Performing Arts." Robin's OkEq exhibit will share the stage with singer/songwriter and musician Jim Tilly. He will provide the musical experience for the exhibit, which explores the power of the creative right brain to create calm and peace. Today, Robin lives with the musically talented and gifted Jim Tilly, who is also an attorney in private practice. They both enjoy exploring creativity through music, singing, warm fused glass, writing, coaching and teaching. The show begins with a reception on Thursday, February 1st from 6-9pm where there will be a door prize drawn of the artist's work. The show continues throughout the month. www.okeq.org 1st & 3rd Monday of each month 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. This therapeutic discussion group provides a haven for individuals who engage in nontraditional relationship structures, with a focus on internal and social stigmas, personal belief systems, and the struggles surrounding this population. This group is open to individuals who take part in ethically nonmonogamous relationships (polyamory, swinging) and kink relationships. The Oklahoma Poly Network is a proud supporter of this group. Sara Griffey is a Clinical Counseling intern with Bellevue University. She has experience working with LGBT+ clients, homeless youth, individuals struggling with mood disorders, anxiety, and trauma. She currently works with survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. She welcomes the opportunity to work with persons with concerns related to nontraditional relationships (polyamory, kink, etc.), as well as the other areas listed above. She is passionate about advocacy and public policy in order to ensure that proper treatment is available for any individual seeking services. Live Free! Coming Out Worksh op Council Oak Men's Chorale is looking for new choir members for their 20th Anniversary concert season! Rehearsals start Tuesday, February 6, 7:00 p.m. Fellowship Congregational 2900 S Harvard Ave, Tulsa, OK 74114 Concert dates and times: June 14th & 15th, 8:00pm Lynn Riggs Blackbox Theatre Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 SPECIAL BONUS CONCERT: Thursday, June 21st with the Turtle Creek Chorale from Dallas, Tx....Stay tuned for more details!!!!! Contact us at counciloak.org or on Facebook! 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 4/24/26, 4:14 PM �OkEq eNews January 24th, 2018 3 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-24th--2018... 6:30-7:30 p.m. HE (oVN(I~ oAK MEN'S (HoRA~E Are you planning to come out? Maybe you have just recently come out? Join us for a coming out discussion group meeting in the History Project Room. It's free! This course is designed for individuals coming to terms with their sexuality with presentations on how to come out to family, friends, and co-workers. Question and answer session in a supportive and informed environment. It is a safe space to share experiences about coming out and discuss topics as it relates to doing so. By sharing struggles and victories the group allows those newly coming out and who have been out for a while to learn from others. All are welcome to join in the discussion whether Lesbian, Gay, Bi, or Trans. Please contact ComingOut@OkEq.org or call 918-743-4297 Sara Griffey is a Clinical Counseling intern with Bellevue University. She has experience working with LGBT+ clients, homeless youth, individuals struggling with mood disorders, anxiety, and trauma. She currently works with survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. She welcomes the opportunity to work with persons with concerns related to nontraditional relationships (polyamory, kink, etc.), as well as the other areas listed above. She is passionate about advocacy and public policy in order to ensure that proper treatment is available for any individual seeking services. Resume Building and Interview Skills with Workforce Tulsa Thursday, February 8, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Join us at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center along with Workforce Tulsa for a session on tips and tricks for your resume and interview skills. Bring your resume to polish and have it reviewed by hiring experts. Come learn the do's and don'ts in the interview process. It's free! Wild Hearts Ball Saturday, February 3, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Lawyer in the Library February 14 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Lawyer in the Library is an opportunity to meet with a lawyer about topics such as family law (divorce, paternity, custody and child support), landlord/tenant disputes, estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment is necessary. Counseling Services Counselors are donating their services to Oklahomans for Equality. Please be patient when setting up appointment times. It can take up to 2 weeks for them to find an available time to see you. Dr. Kurt Choate Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a Sliding fee scale based on income. 4/24/26, 4:14 PM �OkEq eNews January 24th, 2018 4 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-24th--2018... Appointments are required Contact Dr. Kurt Choate, LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org Join us for the 17th Annual Wild Hearts Ball Free Admission Live entertainment by Tulsa's top Queens and Kings DJ Alex Cash Bar Dancing Play your cards right and you might find love! OSU Tulsa Counseling Center ■ ■ ■ Wild Hearts Ball ¥ Feb. 3rd 2018 Free Admission • Kings & Queens of Hearts Alyssa Pasquini is a mental health counseling intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She is passionate about assisting clients who are a part of the LGBTQQIA+ community who experience a range of concerns including issues surrounding gender identity, sexual/affectional orientation, and mood or anxiety concerns. Appointments with Alyssa can be made by calling the OSU Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 5 94-85 68 . OkEq Rainbow Wedding Show Saturday, February 3, 12:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 We invite you to join us for our first OkEq Rainbow Wedding Show. Part of the proceeds from the event will benefit the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. If you would like to be a vendor at the show, please email Jose Vega jose.vega@okeq.org ---- OKEQ Rainbow Wedding Show Saturday, Febuary 3rd 12pm-4pm Dennis R. eill Equality Center 621 E 4th St. Amanda Rogers is a mental health counseling intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She welcomes the opportunity to work with persons with concerns related to gender identity, sexual or affectional orientation, relationship issues, mood/anxiety concerns and trauma. She is passionate about social justice and working with the LGBTQQIA+ community. Appointments can be scheduled with Amanda by calling the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at 918-594-8568 . Tulsa OK 74120 Telling Our Stories - Falling in Love Monday, February 12, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74135 Join Oklahomans for Equality for a night of storytelling, with our new series: Telling Our Stories. Oral Storytelling has been a vital part of keeping the LGBTQ community and their stories alive. This series will explore different aspects of life and experience. Each night will have a specific theme and will include TRUE stories of those within the community. Each selected participant will tell their experience pertaining to the theme, a 5-7 minute format. Participants can use a script if needed. The first theme is: FALLING IN LOVE. If you are interested in telling your story around this topic, please email Amanda Lowe at aclowe@okstate.edu with a brief synopsis of your story. Spots are limited, so don't delay! Temple Hull is a mental health counseling intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She has experience counseling transgender, bisexual, lesbian, gay and asexual persons, and looks forward to working with all individuals represented in the bright colors of the rainbow flag. Appointments with Temple can be made by calling the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at 918-594-8568. 4/24/26, 4:14 PM �OkEq eNews January 24th, 2018 5 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-24th--2018... Del Shores- 6 Characters In Search Of A Play Saturday, February 17, 8:00 pm Lynn Riggs Black Box Theater Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Sordid Lives creator Del Shores' new one-man show, directed by Emerson Collins, proves once and for all that he is not a writer, he's a self-proclaimed thief! In "Six Characters In Search Of A Play", riffing on Pirandello's classic title, Shores brings to life six one-of-a-kind characters he has met in real life that haven't quite made it into one of his plays, films or TV shows. In 90 minutes, the audience will hear the truth behind how he collected these eccentrics and their stories as he portrays his hilarious, off-the-rails encounters with them. The audience will meet "Yvonne", the anti-vegetarian Dallas waitress; "Sarah", a Trump-hating elderly actress with an inhaler in one hand and a cigarette in the other; "Jimmy Ray", the evolving, Magic Mike-loving latent Georgia redneck; "Loraine", the once-brilliant drama teacher who has lost her damn mind and is now obsessed with porn; "Marsha", the monkey-hating lesbian with COPD; and "Aunt Bobby Sue", the racist Republican with a heart of gold. Click here to purchase tickets. EBA Mixer Wednesday, February 21, 6:00 p.m. Gregg A. Smith DDS 3912 E. 31st Street, Tulsa, OK 74135 Smith General Dentistry was founded by Dr. Norval R. Smith in 1952. He was joined by his son, Dr. Gregg A. Smith, in 1988 until Dr. Norval retired in 2002. Today, Dr. Gregg, along with his experienced, loyal, friendly and professional staff always remember why we're here. Our philosophy has always remained the same: We stay current with the latest dental techniques and technology and practice the best dentistry. We always make the patient feel comfortable, appreciated and welcome. Merrill Reiter, M.S., is in the Counseling Psychology Doctoral Program at Oklahoma State University. She is a mental health counselor at OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. Merrill is passionate about social justice, advocacy and counseling. She enjoys working with people of all identities and strives to make her sessions a safe place for all clients. She has experience working with LGBTQ+ people and welcomes the opportunity to work with persons with concerns related to sexual or affectional orientation, gender identity, mood/anxiety, depression, self-injury, death/grief, and those experiencing major changes or transitions in life. Appointments with Merrill can be made by calling the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 594-8568 We take great pride in creating and recapturing beautiful healthy smiles. Our promise to you is that the veneers, fillings, crowns and bridges we create will look as good or better than the teeth nature gave you. Come and see why eighty-five percent of our new patients are referrals from our existing patient base. Welcome!!! We're glad you're here!!! -Gregg A. Smith, D.D.S. Visit Gregg A. Smith D.D.S. online You can join the EBA online, at one of our mixers or business meetings, or fill out and application at the Dennis R Neill Equality Center. E ALITY Kathy Kavanaugh is a doctoral counseling psychology intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She is dedicated to working with clients of all identities (including all sexual and affectional orientations, gender identities, races, ethnicities, and ages) from a multicultural perspective. Kathy works with clients to address concerns regarding anxiety, mood, sexual and gender identity development, and overall personal enrichment. To schedule an appointment with Kathy, please contact the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 594-8568. usiness Alliance The Equality Business Alliance networking mixers are terrific venues for you to meet prospective clients. Mixers are open to non-members as well as EBA members. Be sure to bring business cards, business information, brochures, etc. Hosting a networking mixer is a great way to showcase your business. You may host at your establishment or use the Equality Center. If you would like to host a mixer: please send an email to jose.vega@okeq.org for more information. No Shade for Plus Every Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 A new support group to bring together people who have found they are HIV positive and those who have been living with HIV for many years. The group will provide support, education, social activities and so much more. The group will be here at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center to provide a safe place to discuss issues and meet other people who are navigating their lives being Mark Taracuk, MSEd, NCC is a doctoral student in counseling psychology at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. He received his master's degree in counseling from Indiana University and is a National Certified Counselor. Mark has past experience working with members of the LGBTQ+ community on a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, spiritual concerns, trauma, intimate partner violence, and concerns related to gender identity. Appointments with Mark can be made by calling the OSU Tulsa Counseling Center 4/24/26, 4:14 PM �OkEq eNews January 24th, 2018 6 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-24th--2018... PLUS. Tulsa Project Theatre Season 2017-2018 Tulsa Performing Arts Center - Charles E. Norman Theatre 110 E 2nd St, Tulsa, OK 74103 at (918) 594-8568. Jennie Martin is a Licensed Professional Counselor - Candidate and Counseling Psychology Doctoral Intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She enjoys working with LGBTQQIA+ community members on a wide variety of topics including relationship/family concerns, body image, community advocacy, religiosity/spirituality concerns, trauma, and more. She has experience with family and couples counseling and is passionate about advocating for social justice. Appointments can be scheduled with Jennie by calling the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at 918-594-8568. Tulsa Project Theatre (TPT), the city's only theatre company operating under an Actors Equity Association (AEA) contract, and has announced its 2017-2018 season. Three of the season's productions are in collaboration with other AEA affiliates - two from Oklahoma City and one with whom fans of the hit TV shows, Big Bang Theory and Speechless, may be familiar. In February 2018, TPT returns to the intimate Norman Theatre at the Tulsa PAC to present the Regional Premiere of John Ross Bowie's FOUR CHORDS AND A GUN. This brand new non-musical play centers on the iconic punk band, The Ramones, as they record their fifth album with eccentric music producer, Phil Spector. Focusing on the period in 1979-1980 when the band stood on the edge of breaking out, and Spector needed a hit, this intense black comedy sheds light on an important and overlooked moment in rock history. FOUR CHORDS AND A GUN was written by actor and comedian John Ross Bowie, best known for his role as Barry Kripke in the CBS show THE BIG BANG THEORY and currently as Jimmy Dimeo on the ABC show SPEECHLESS. FOUR CHORDS AND A GUN runs February 16-25, 2018. TICK...TICK...BOOM! is an autobiographical musical by Jonathan Larson, the late Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Awardwinning composer of Rent, which tells the story of a composer and the sacrifices he made to achieve his big break, eventually leading to a Broadway blockbuster. His girlfriend wants to get married and move out of the city, his best friend is making big bucks on Madison Avenue and, yet, Jon is still waiting tables and trying to write the great American rock musical. Set in 1990, this compelling story of personal discovery embraces the universal ideal of holding onto your dreams through life's most difficult challenges. Before RENT, there was TICK...TICK...BOOM! The production will run for a weekend in Oklahoma City before arriving in Tulsa for a limited run on April 27 - 29, 2018. Non-Binary Support Group 3rd Wednesday of each month 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. A new support group for folks who identify with non-binary genders, including but not limited to, genderqueer, genderfluid, agender, bigender, neutrois, genderflux, and more. This group will be a safe space to discuss our identities, receive support, and build a strong non-binary community in Tulsa. For information contact Vic Wiener at vfwiener@gmail.com Tulsa Project Theatre will close its seventh season in the Liddy Doenges Theatre with another Oklahoma Premiere of the rock opera LIZZIE, set to run July 13-22, 2018. On a sweltering summer morning in 1892, in a small new England city, a prominent business man and his wife were brutally axed to death in their home. Their youngest daughter, Lizzie Borden was the prime suspect and her trial was a coast-to-coast media sensation. LIZZIE features four women fronting a six-piece rock band. LIZZIE is sex, rage, betrayal, blood, murder, and American mythology set to a scorching rock score. Visit www.tulsaprojecttheatre.com for more information ------ Equality Center Pride Store "His One" and "His Only" rings available now Southern Pride Drum Group Every Thursday, 7:30 p.m. The Southern Pride Drum Group is the only such group of its kind in the world, being the only drum group composed of mainly 2 spirit (GLBT Native) members and their families. They have traveled across the U.S. and Canada singing for powwows, gatherings and Pride events for more than 10 years, with more than 100 years of combined experience singing at the drum. They seek to teach drumming and singing and drum etiquette at the Equality Center in Tulsa and to add to their tight-knit drum family. SOS Group Mondays 7:00 pm This open Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) Recovery and Sobriety Group meets every Monday at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information, visit www.SOSTulsa.org 4/24/26, 4:14 PM �OkEq eNews January 24th, 2018 7 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-24th--2018... Asexual Meeting 2nd & 4th Tuesday of every month 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. It's the A in LGBTQA. Come join us for an affirming, open discussion at this peer-led group for individuals 18 and over who identify as asexual or are interested in discussing asexual issues. This a place for asexuals to form community. Be a part of the first Tulsa asexual group. Asexuality can be defined in many different ways. Some of us identify as asexual because we are not interested in intercourse, but still want other forms of sex. Some of us identify as asexual because we cannot get sexually aroused. Others may identify as asexual because we are never attracted to anyone sexually. Some of us are in relationships with the opposite sex, some with the same sex, and others remain unattached our entire lives. Brought to You Bi the Letter B Be sure to "Like" the OkEq Pride Store Facebook page to keep up with the new items and new sale items 2nd Tuesday & 4th Thursday of each month 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library "Harvard's Secret Court" Written by: William Wright In 2002, a researcher for The Harvard Crimson came across a restricted archive labeled "Secret Court Files, 1920." The mystery he uncovered involved a tragic scandal in which Harvard University secretly put a dozen students on trial for homosexuality and then systematically and persistently tried to ruin their lives. In May of 1920,Cyril Wilcox, a freshman suspended from Harvard, was found sprawled dead on his bed, his room filled with gas--a suicide. The note he left behind revealed his secret life as part of a circle of homosexual students.The resulting witch hunt and the lives it cost remains one of the most shameful episodes in the history of America's premiere university. Supported by legendary Harvard President Lawrence Lowell, Harvard conducted its investigation in secrecy. Several students committed suicide;others had their lives destroyed by an ongoing effort on the part of Harvard to destroy their reputations. Harvard's Secret Court is a deeply moving indictment of the human toll of intolerance and the horrors of injustice that can result when a powerful institution loses its balance. Bisexual support group at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Tell all your friends. The group is open to all bi/pan/queer/ fluid+ folks and their allies. Facilitators Colton & Haley Find this selection and more by visiting the Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library. No Shade for Plus Every Tuesday 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. A new support group to bring together people who have found they are HIV positive and those who have been living with HIV for many years. The group will provide support, Education, Social activities and so much more. The group will be here at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center to provide a safe place to discuss issues and meet other people who are navigating their lives being PLUS. 4/24/26, 4:14 PM �OkEq eNews January 24th, 2018 8 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-24th--2018... SAGE Tulsa (Service & Advocacy For Gay Elders) Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan ■ ' Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Amazon Smile Get your house in order and help us get our house in order, too! Go to smile.amazon.com for your shopping needs, and Amazon will donate a portion to Oklahomans for Equality! Amazon Smile Link amazons__. . _ . • le n ,"'1111111111_ _.... You shop. Amazon gives. A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 Tulsa Writers, Ink. 1st & 3rd Saturday of each month 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. An LGBT inclusive group of writers providing support and resources to authors and writers regardless of where they are in their writing career. v Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. (First time interview required before attending) Email alex.wade@okeq.org The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. Lambda Al-Anon Group Every Friday 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Survivors of Incest Anonymous Every Saturday 12:00 - 2:30 p.m. WAKE UP: P ART OF THE BevoNo To ERANCE S ERIES SIA strives to empower those who have survived childhood sexual abuse (who are not abusing any child), who want to become survivors and thrivers. For more information, visit siawso.org A TRUE LENS ON OKLAHOMA'S RACE STORY J u ry 30 h 20 8 8:00 m-9:00 m 4/24/26, 4:14 PM �OkEq eNews January 24th, 2018 9 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-24th--2018... Free to A tend - TUI a. OK When the Uon h s no Voice the Hunter Tells the T le Som2 his or ca e han ol or 1s Co 111 vo Game Night Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm St C Register Today! www.OKCNP.org Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Room Rentals The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has many spaces for your next meeting or event. To check dates, reserve a space for your next event or receive pricing information, contact olivia.cotter@okeq.org Stop by for a quick view of the Event Center and pick up a space rental sheet. EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and community. Workforce Oklahoma Access Point Open every day Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-by-step instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Friday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 7 pm Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. Intimate Partner Violence & Sexual Assault Survivor Support Group 4/24/26, 4:14 PM �OkEq eNews January 24th, 2018 10 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-24th--2018... 1st Wednesday of each month 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Domestic violence is the use of physical, sexual, threatening or emotional force to frighten, intimidate and control an intimate partner. This support and educational group is for individuals who have survived domestic violence and are ready to explore their personal healing process and find hope. The group will provide emotional support, information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal, and may include specific goals such as creating a safety plan, reducing risk of future violence, increasing positive coping skills and addressing the impact of trauma. Sexual assault is any forced or coerced sexual activity, such as unwanted touching or forced penetration committed against a person's will or without consent. This support group will meet together to discuss their experiences, share ideas, and provide emotional support for one another. Additionally, highly trained providers will offer information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal. Specific goals for sessions may include crises stabilization, safety planning, increasing self-regulatory skills, addressing trauma through cognitive processing, reconnecting to support systems, family and the community, and preventing re-victimization. All services are free of charge, and confidentiality is paramount. For more information contact Jim Scholl at 918.631.2722. MISSION: Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Toby Jenkins Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org Olivia Cotter Office Manager Olivia.Cotter@OkEq.org 4/24/26, 4:14 PM �OkEq eNews January 24th, 2018 11 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-24th--2018... Sharon Queen Service Coordinator Veterans, Transgender and Indigenous People Sharon.Queen@OkEq.org Jose Vega Program Director Jose.Vega@OkEq.org Alex Wade Volunteer & Pride Store Coordinator Alex.Wade@OkEq.org Luke Welvaert Facilities Coordinator Luke.Welvaert@OkEq.org Tracy Allen Special Projects Tracy.Allen@OkEq.org Denise Polonchak Janitorial Services OkEq Board and Trustees Executive Committee Rev. Geoffrey Brewster, President Stuart Ashworth, Esq, 4/24/26, 4:14 PM �OkEq eNews January 24th, 2018 12 of 12 ···: Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. 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Neill Equality Center Hours: Mon - Sat Noon-9 p.m. | Sun Noon-6 p.m. Oklahomans for Equality | 621 E. 4th Street | Tulsa, OK 74120 | 918.743.4297 www.okeq.org 4/24/26, 4:14 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/3b89fecce4a4a4509fd1836dc1072b05.pdf 0063a21ab5b0c010522e46e743b35313 PDF Text Text OkEq eNews January 31st, 2018 1 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-31st--2018.... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq eNews January 31st, 2018 okl:ihom:ins for equality In This Issue news Kelly Kirby CPA Spectrums of Love Tax Receipts OkEq Survey Wine Down Wednesday February Video eNews "First Thursday" Art Opening .7afR.Oll Rental PropeT9' I Wild Hearts Ball OkEq Rainbow Wedding Show Del Shores- 6 Characters In Search Of A Play 2018 OCCJ Trialogue Series Free Art Class II Challenging Beliefs in Nontraditional Relationships Free Strength and Conditioning Workout Guys Dine Too Council Oak Men's Chorale Resume Building and Interview skills w/ Workforce Tulsa Let us help you file your 2017tax returns! QPOC Movie Night Telling Our Stories - Falling in Love OKEQ Coming Out Workshop Free Yoga Class at OkEq. Brought to You Bi the Letter B Kelly Kirby CPA Non-Binary Support Group February EBA Mixer Moms Demand Action - Lobby Day LGBTQ Young Adults First Friday Art Crawl Certified Public Accountant TMSL 2018 Spring Schedule a professional corporation TULSA PROJECT THEATRE No Shade for Plus Pride Store (918} 747-5466 Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library Amazon Smile 4815 S Harvard, Ste 205 Tulsa, OK 74135 admin@kkirby.com www.kkirby.com Amazon Smile Shop Now Get your house in order and help us get our house in order, too! Go to smile.amazon.com for your shopping needs, and Amazon will donate a portion to Oklahomans for Equality! amazons ...._,,, mi le eaturLV\.,g vi[bo~eaux: 1 vie ax 1 vierap!j Dog Proudly serving Oklahoma's LGBTQ community since 1982. You shop. Amazon gives. OkEq Board Meeting Monthly Meeting 7:00 p.m. Thursday, February 15 Dennis R. Neill Equality Center All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members OkEq Art Exhibition Spectrums of Love Saturday, February 10: Opening reception, 6 p.m.; dinner, 6:30 p.m.; show, 7:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 The January Oklahomans for Equality showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature an exhibit of works by Nan McDowell. 4/24/26, 4:14 PM �OkEq eNews January 31st, 2018 2 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-31st--2018.... Nan was born in 1940 and grew up in Quincy, Mass. As a self-taught artist, her painting was a welcome escape while pursuing careers in health care and education. She currently divides her time between Colorado and Oklahoma. Nan's first art workshop with Ardith Goodwin was a week before her first solo show in 2015. The techniques learned in that workshop have forever changed her approach to painting. Conveying emotion through painting remains at the center of her work. The last three years Nan has immersed herself in exploring her artistic framework. What has emerged is a love of depicting women in various states of emotion and emotions surrounding homelessness. Opening Night Lynn Riggs Black Box Theater Spectrums of Love Fundraiser for Black Box Theater. A cabaret of live entertainment featuring Tulsa's top performers in the LGBTQ community: Jenna Davis Charles Davis Morgan Allen Pete Brennan Nash McQuarters Rebecca Ungerman Barry Hensley & Terry Baxter John Orsulak & Pat Hobbs James Gregory on keys Produced by Pat Hobbs Written by Morgan Allen $125.00 Opening reception at 6:00 p.m., Seat for the show, Dinner, Dessert,Champagne and open bar. Dinner served at 6:30 , Show begins at 7:30 p.m. The show continues throughout the month. www.okeq.org $60.00 Seat for the show, Dessert, Champagne and cash bar Seating prior to the show which begins at 7:30 p.m. $1,000 Table for 8 includes premiere seating for the show and O pening reception and appetizers at 6:00 pm , Premiere table seating for the show, Dinner, Dessert, Champagne and o pen bar. Dinner served at 6:30 , Show begins at 7:30 p.m. Family Ties Tax receipts for donations made to Oklahomans for Equality in 2017 were recently mailed. If you have not received your tax receipt or have questions regarding your receipt, please contact Paul Allen, OkEq Treasurer, paul.allen@okeq.org Family Ties is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBT parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Family Ties contact andy@grimesco.net --- Challenging Beliefs in Nontraditional Relat ions hips OkEq wants your opinion Oklahomans for Equality wants to start off 2018 with a resolution to our community. We are researching whether we are meeting all the needs of our community and identifying possible gaps where we can improve. Please take 1-2 minutes to complete this fivequestion survey so every voice can be heard. Begin Survey Wine Down Wednesday Wednesday, January 31, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Do you enjoy wine, meeting new people and hearing inspiring leadership content? 'Wine Down Wednesday!' is a social group that combines short 'TED-style' presentation! We drink wine while hearing motivational/expert speakers present their leadership expertise for 15-20 minutes (6:15pm-7:45pm). Before, in between, and following the speaker, we enjoy wine and talk about our month! Our events occur the last Wednesday of the month and topics always vary! If there's a certain topic you'd like to hear or a speaker recommendation, let us know! Don't miss out on a great social and leadership opportunity that will improve your life, productivity, and relationships! Come 'Wine Down!' Any questions please contact Jose.vega@okeq.org February Video eNews Voice your opinion, speak out 1st & 3rd Monday of each month 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. This therapeutic discussion group provides a haven for individuals who engage in nontraditional relationship structures, with a focus on internal and social stigmas, personal belief systems, and the struggles surrounding this population. This group is open to individuals who take part in ethically nonmonogamous relationships (polyamory, swinging) and kink relationships. The Oklahoma Poly Network is a proud supporter of this group. Sara Griffey is a Clinical Counseling intern with Bellevue University. She has experience working with LGBT+ clients, homeless youth, individuals struggling with mood disorders, anxiety, and trauma. She currently works with survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. She welcomes the opportunity to work with persons with concerns related to nontraditional relationships (polyamory, kink, etc.), as well as the other areas listed above. She is passionate about advocacy and public policy in order to ensure that proper treatment is available for any individual seeking services. Live Free! Coming Out 4/24/26, 4:14 PM �OkEq eNews January 31st, 2018 3 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-31st--2018.... Worksh op "First Thursday" Art Opening Robin Green Tilly - "Your Right Brain On Glass" Thursday, February 1, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 The February Oklahomans for Equality showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature an exhibit of works by Robin Green Tilly, in a show titled "Your Right Brain On Glass," beginning with a reception on Thursday, Feb. 1 from 6 to 9 p.m. and continuing throughout the month. A door prize of the artist's work will be given at the reception. Robin Green Tilly never resists a call from the muse. A true renaissance woman, she is a warm fused glass artisan, creative life coach, published author and poet, experienced public speaker, marketing expert, community volunteer and established glass artisan. Whew! She spent 20 years honing her marketing expertise first as an advertising executive, working in print, electronic, and video mediums for major national and local clients. Robin moved from the business-to-business advertising and marketing sector and met the challenge of fundraising for Tulsa YWCA. Ready for a new challenge, she left the traditional job environment to follow her passion and become a creative entrepreneur. Passionate about art, Robin is a recognized warm glass artisan with work appearing in galleries and invitational art shows. Her work ranges from jewelry to dinnerware, wall sconces to table lamps. Seldom is 'not possible' the response when Robin puts imagination to glass. She has been honored to be a part of Philbrook Festival of Trees, the Brady Craft Alliance show and Visionmakers. She has also sold her work in MOREcolor, Oh, Tulsa! plus Champagne and Chocolate. She was the featured artist for the 2016 Spokeasy fundraising event to benefit HUB and was a part of the Tulsa Performing Arts Center's 40th Anniversary Celebration with a 12-piece installation titled "At the Center of Performing Arts." Robin's OkEq exhibit will share the stage with singer/songwriter and musician Jim Tilly. He will provide the musical experience for the exhibit, which explores the power of the creative right brain to create calm and peace. Today, Robin lives with the musically talented and gifted Jim Tilly, who is also an attorney in private practice. They both enjoy exploring creativity through music, singing, warm fused glass, writing, coaching and teaching. The show begins with a reception on Thursday, February 1st from 6-9pm where there will be a door prize drawn of the artist's work. The show continues throughout the month. www.okeq.org 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 6:30-7:30 p.m. Are you planning to come out? Maybe you have just recently come out? Join us for a coming out discussion group meeting in the History Project Room. It's free! This course is designed for individuals coming to terms with their sexuality with presentations on how to come out to family, friends, and co-workers. Question and answer session in a supportive and informed environment. It is a safe space to share experiences about coming out and discuss topics as it relates to doing so. By sharing struggles and victories the group allows those newly coming out and who have been out for a while to learn from others. All are welcome to join in the discussion whether Lesbian, Gay, Bi, or Trans. Please contact ComingOut@OkEq.org or call 918-743-4297 Sara Griffey is a Clinical Counseling intern with Bellevue University. She has experience working with LGBT+ clients, homeless youth, individuals struggling with mood disorders, anxiety, and trauma. She currently works with survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. She welcomes the opportunity to work with persons with concerns related to nontraditional relationships (polyamory, kink, etc.), as well as the other areas listed above. She is passionate about advocacy and public policy in order to ensure that proper treatment is available for any individual seeking services. Wild Hearts Ball Saturday, February 3, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Lawyer in the Library February 14 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Lawyer in the Library is an opportunity to meet with a lawyer about topics such as family law (divorce, paternity, custody and child support), landlord/tenant disputes, estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment is necessary. Counseling Services Counselors are donating their services to Oklahomans for Equality. Please be patient when setting up appointment times. It can take up to 2 weeks for them 4/24/26, 4:14 PM �OkEq eNews January 31st, 2018 4 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-31st--2018.... to find an available time to see you. Join us for the 17th Annual Wild Hearts Ball Free Admission Live entertainment by Tulsa's top Queens and Kings DJ Alex Cash Bar Dancing Play your cards right and you might find love! Dr. Kurt Choate ■ ■ ■ Wild Hearts Ball ¥ Feb. 3rd 2018 Free Admission • Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a Sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required Contact Dr. Kurt Choate, LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org OSU Tulsa Counseling Center Kings & Queens of Hearts OkEq Rainbow Wedding Show Saturday, February 3, 12:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 We invite you to join us for our first OkEq Rainbow Wedding Show. Part of the proceeds from the event will benefit the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. If you would like to be a vendor at the show, please email Jose Vega jose.vega@okeq.org ---- Alyssa Pasquini is a mental health counseling intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She is passionate about assisting clients who are a part of the LGBTQQIA+ community who experience a range of concerns including issues surrounding gender identity, sexual/affectional orientation, and mood or anxiety concerns. Appointments with Alyssa can be made by calling the OSU Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 5 94-85 68 . OKEQ Rainbow Wedding Show Saturday, Febuary 3rd 12pm-4pm Dennis R. eill Equality Center 621 E 4th St. Tulsa OK 74120 Del Shores- 6 Characters In Search Of A Play Saturday, February 17, 8:00 pm Lynn Riggs Black Box Theater Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Sordid Lives creator Del Shores new one-man show directed by Emerson Collins proves once again that he is not a writer, he's a self-proclaimed thief! In Six Characters In Search Of A Play, Shores is inspired by Pirandello's classic play to bring you six characters inspired by his real-life encounters that haven't quite made it into one of Shores' plays, films or TV shows. Amanda Rogers is a mental health counseling intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She welcomes the opportunity to work with persons with concerns related to gender identity, sexual or affectional orientation, relationship issues, mood/anxiety concerns and trauma. She is passionate about social justice and working with the LGBTQQIA+ community. Appointments can be scheduled with Amanda by calling the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at 918-594-8568 . In 90 minutes, the audience will hear the truth behind how he collected these eccentrics, then he will portray them in classic Shores' monologue style. The audience will walk away knowing "Yvonne", the vegetarian-hating Texas waitress; "Sarah", an elderly actress who is determined to drink and smoke herself to death if Trump is elected; "Jimmy Ray", the evolving Georgia redneck, "Loraine"; the once brilliant drama teacher who has lost her damn mind and is now obsessed with porn; "Aunt Bobbie Sue", the blue-collar Republican who does not care for "Mexkins" or Obama; and "Marsha", the monkey-hating lesbian with CPOD. Get ready to laugh, think and maybe shed a tear or two. Del shores has written, directed and produced successfully across studio and Temple Hull 4/24/26, 4:14 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/bf9bcdeaa3a82a1a606fcf77bf70e3aa.pdf d7bbc3b471681b727cb546dcacc5e3fc PDF Text Text OkEq eNews February 7th, 2018 1 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-February-7th--2018... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq eNews e February 7th, 2018 okl:ihom:ms for equ:ility In This Issue news Kelly Kirby CPA Spectrums of Love Tax Receipts OkEq Survey February Video eNews Del Shores- 6 Characters In Search Of A Play My Oklahoma Town Hall Meeting F ~ Pay1toir Rental Properf:y Bookk p1n1 Pride Bingo 2018 OCCJ Trialogue Series Resume Building and Interview skills w/ Workforce Tulsa QPOC Movie Night Telling Our Stories - Falling in Love OKEQ Coming Out Workshop Free Yoga Class at OkEq. Brought to You Bi the Letter B 980 Tulsa Indigenous & First Nation Support Group LGBTQ Veterans Support & Entertainment - Non-Binary Support Group Let us help you file your 2017tax returns! February EBA Mixer Illegally Alive Film Screening Moms Demand Action - Lobby Day Wine Down Wednesday: Black History Month First Thursday Art Show Kelly Kirby CPA Certified Public Accountant a professional corporation LGBTQ Young Adults First Friday Art Crawl Red Ribbon Gala 2018 TMSL 2018 Spring Schedule Council Oak Men's Chorale No Shade for Plus TULSA PROJECT THEATRE Pride Store Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library (918) 747-5466 4815 S Harvard, Ste 205 Tulsa, OK 74135 admin@kkirby.com www.kklrby.com Amazon Smile ti Amazon Smile Shop Now Get your house in order and help us get our house in order, too! Go to smile.amazon.com for your shopping needs, and Amazon will donate a portion to Oklahomans for Equality! amazons mi le -....._;;, e~tu ri.11\,g Th tbo~e~ ux: he ~x Ther~p!::j Dog Proudly serving Oklahoma's LGBTQ community since 1982. You shop. Amazon gives. OkEq Board Meeting Monthly Meeting 7:00 p.m. Thursday, February 15 Dennis R. Neill Equality Center All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members OkEq Art Exhibition Spectrums of Love Saturday, February 10: Opening reception, 6 p.m.; dinner, 6:30 p.m.; show, 7:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 The February Oklahomans for Equality showcase and exhibit of local artists will feature an exhibit of works by Robin Green Tilly, in a show titled "Your Right Brain On Glass," 4/24/26, 4:15 PM �OkEq eNews February 7th, 2018 2 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-February-7th--2018... She spent 20 years honing her marketing expertise first as an advertising executive, working in print, electronic, and video mediums for major national and local clients. Robin moved from the business-to-business advertising and marketing sector and met the challenge of fundraising for Tulsa YWCA. Ready for a new challenge, she left the traditional job environment to follow her passion and become a creative entrepreneur. Opening Night Lynn Riggs Black Box Theater Spectrums of Love Fundraiser for Black Box Theater. A cabaret of live entertainment featuring Tulsa's top performers in the LGBTQ community: Jenna Davis Charles Davis Morgan Allen Pete Brennan Nash McQuarters Rebecca Ungerman Barry Hensley & Terry Baxter John Orsulak & Pat Hobbs James Gregory on keys The show continues throughout the month. www.okeq.org Produced by Pat Hobbs Written by Morgan Allen $125.00 Opening reception at 6:00 p.m., Seat for the show, Dinner, Dessert,Champagne and open bar. Dinner served at 6:30 , Show begins at 7:30 p.m. $60.00 Seat for the show, Dessert, Champagne and cash bar Seating prior to the show which begins at 7:30 p.m. $1,000 Table for 8 includes premiere seating for the show and O pening reception and appetizers at 6:00 pm , Premiere table seating for the show, Dinner, Dessert, Champagne and o pen bar. Dinner served at 6:30 , Show begins at 7:30 p.m. Family Ties Tax receipts for donations made to Oklahomans for Equality in 2017 were recently mailed. If you have not received your tax receipt or have questions regarding your receipt, please contact Paul Allen, OkEq Treasurer, paul.allen@okeq.org ---- Family Ties is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBT parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Family Ties contact andy@grimesco.net OkEq wants your opinion Oklahomans for Equality wants to start off 2018 with a resolution to our community. We are researching whether we are meeting all the needs of our community and identifying possible gaps where we can improve. Please take 1-2 minutes to complete this fivequestion survey so every voice can be heard. Challenging Beliefs in Nontraditional Relat ions hips Voice your opinion, speak out Begin Survey 1st & 3rd Monday of each month 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. February Video eNews This therapeutic discussion group provides a haven for individuals who engage in nontraditional relationship structures, with a focus on internal and social stigmas, personal belief systems, and the struggles surrounding this population. This group is open to individuals who take part in ethically nonmonogamous relationships (polyamory, swinging) and kink relationships. The Oklahoma Poly Network is a proud supporter of this group. Sara Griffey is a Clinical Counseling intern with Bellevue University. She has experience working with LGBT+ clients, homeless youth, individuals struggling with mood disorders, anxiety, and trauma. She currently works with survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. She welcomes the opportunity to work with persons with concerns related to nontraditional relationships (polyamory, kink, etc.), as well as the other areas listed above. She is passionate about advocacy and public policy in order to ensure that proper treatment is available for any individual seeking services. Del Shores- 6 Characters In Search Of A Play Saturday, February 17, 8:00 pm Lynn Riggs Black Box Theater Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Sordid Lives creator Del Shores new one-man show directed by Emerson Collins proves once again that he is not a writer, he's a self-proclaimed thief! In Six Characters In Search Of A Play, Shores is inspired by Pirandello's classic play to bring you six characters inspired by his real-life encounters that haven't quite made it into one of Shores' plays, films or TV shows. In 90 minutes, the audience will hear the truth behind how he collected these eccentrics, then he will portray them in classic Shores' monologue style. The audience will walk six cttn~ncn~s in <FilD(tt n DI nY ' (')f Live Free! Coming Out 4/24/26, 4:15 PM �OkEq eNews February 7th, 2018 3 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-February-7th--2018... Worksh op away knowing "Yvonne", the vegetarian-hating Texas waitress; "Sarah", an elderly actress who is determined to drink and smoke herself to death if Trump is elected; "Jimmy Ray", the evolving Georgia redneck, "Loraine"; the once brilliant drama teacher who has lost her damn mind and is now obsessed with porn; "Aunt Bobbie Sue", the blue-collar Republican who does not care for "Mexkins" or Obama; and "Marsha", the monkey-hating lesbian with CPOD. Get ready to laugh, think and maybe shed a tear or two. Del shores has written, directed and produced successfully across studio and independent film, network and cable television and regional and national touring theatre. Shores' career took off with the play Daddy's Dyin' (Who's Got The Will?) in 1987, which ran two years, winning many Los Angeles theatre awards, including LA Weekly's Best Production and Best Writing. The play has subsequently been produced in over 2,500 theatres worldwide. A movie version of Daddy's Dyin' was released in 1990 by MGM starring Beau Bridges, Tess Harper, Judge Reinhold, Keith Carradine and Beverly D'Angelo. Shores wrote the screenplay and executive produced the film. 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 6:30-7:30 p.m. Sordid Lives, his fourth play, opened in Los Angeles in 1996 and ran 13 sold-out months. The play went on to win 14 Drama-Logue Theatre Awards, including three for Shores for wring, directing and producing. There have since been over 300 additional stage productions of the play. Are you planning to come out? Maybe you have just recently come out? Join us for a coming out discussion group meeting in the History Project Room. It's free! This course is designed for individuals coming to terms with their sexuality with presentations on how to come out to family, friends, and co-workers. Question and answer session in a supportive and informed environment. In 1999, Shores wrote and directed the film version of Sordid Lives starring Beau Bridges, Delta Burke, Olivia Newton-John, Bonnie Bedelia, Leslie Jordan and Beth Grant along with most of the cast from the play. Opening in only eight theatres across the country, the little film that could took in nearly two million dollars in its limited release. The movie became a cult phenomenon and became the longest running film in the history of Palm Springs with a record ninety-six weeks. "Del Shores is the grand master of Southern lowlife sensibilities." Daily Variety It is a safe space to share experiences about coming out and discuss topics as it relates to doing so. By sharing struggles and victories the group allows those newly coming out and who have been out for a while to learn from others. All are welcome to join in the discussion whether Lesbian, Gay, Bi, or Trans. Please contact ComingOut@OkEq.org or call 918-743-4297 "Del Shores is a master of the Texas comedy." Los Angeles Times Click here to purchase tickets. My Oklahoma Town Hall Meeting Sunday, February 11, 2:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Sara Griffey is a Clinical Counseling intern with Bellevue University. She has experience working with LGBT+ clients, homeless youth, individuals struggling with mood disorders, anxiety, and trauma. She currently works with survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. She welcomes the opportunity to work with persons with concerns related to nontraditional relationships (polyamory, kink, etc.), as well as the other areas listed above. She is passionate about advocacy and public policy in order to ensure that proper treatment is available for any individual seeking services. Gather with your co-activists and engage with your Oklahoma legislators through a letter-writing campaign and phone messaging. Oklahomans for Equality has identified several negative bills in the Oklahoma Legislature that would impact the LGBTQ community. There are also several bills that we feel would benefit the community. Here is our 2018 legislative issues link We will provide stationery, envelopes, stamps and the addresses for Oklahoma legislators and the committees that bills are assigned to. We will also have the phone numbers for legislators and talking points for you to leave vital, short, messages with their answering services. These advocacy initiatives have been effective in defeating over 35 anti LGBTQ bills in the last four years. 2nd Pride Bingo of 2018 Saturday, February 24, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Tulsa PRIDE BINGO is the best bingo EVER The beautiful and glamorous Nicole Carrington will fly in from Vegas, and she has invited Rainbow Granny and Trailer Trash Teresa to join her for our Bingo Bash. DJ Alex says "get your lip sync selections ready." $20 for general admission $30 Adult Beverage admission includes 3 drink tickets @ the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 2018 OCCJ Trialogue Series Sunday, February 11, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Antioch Baptist Church 110 E. 56th St. N., Tulsa, OK 74126 Sunday, February 18 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Peace Academy 4620 S Irvington Ave, Tulsa, OK 74135 2018 Trialogue Series Join religious and community leaders in February 2018 for the 35th Annual Trialogue Series. The theme for the annual series is "Won't You Be My Neighbor?" Sponsored by OCCJ and funded in part by the Tulsa Library Trust's Alfred E. Aaronson Lecture Series Endowment, the three-part discussion series is scheduled for February 4, at Temple Israel, February 11 at Antioch Baptist Church, and February 18 at Peace Academy. Each session is from 2 to 4 p.m. February 11: Mapping my connections to other neighborhoods What perceptions do we have about our neighborhoods and neighbors? Who is telling the Lawyer in the Library February 14 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Lawyer in the Library is an opportunity to meet with a lawyer about topics such as family law (divorce, paternity, custody and child support), landlord/tenant disputes, estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment is necessary. Counseling Services Counselors are donating their services to Oklahomans for Equality. Please be patient when setting up appointment times. It can take up to 2 weeks for them 4/24/26, 4:15 PM �OkEq eNews February 7th, 2018 4 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-February-7th--2018... narrative of your neighborhood? to find an available time to see you. February 18: Who is my neighbor? What is my role as a neighbor? How can we "neighbor"? How can we best support each other in order to thrive as a city? This session includes presentations from City of Tulsa Chief Resilience Officer DeVon Douglass, as well as a representative from the Community Service Council. The program is free and open to the public. Donations are welcome. For more information about the 2018 Trialogue Series, contact Sarah Rana at srana@occjok.org or call 918-583-1361. Resume Building and Interview Skills with Workforce Tulsa Thursday, February 8, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Join us at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center along with Workforce Tulsa for a session on tips and tricks for your resume and interview skills. Bring your resume to polish and have it reviewed by hiring experts. Come learn the do's and don'ts in the interview process. It's free! Dr. Kurt Choate Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a Sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required Contact Dr. Kurt Choate, LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org QPOC Movie Night: To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar Friday, February 9, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Join the Queer People of Color support and social group for a movie night at the Equality Center. "To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar" is a 1995 American comedy film starring Wesley Snipes, Patrick Swayze, and John Leguizamo as three New York City drag queens who embark on a road trip. Its title refers to an iconic autographed photo of Julie Newmar that they carry with them on their journey. For more information, email jose.vega@okeq.org Telling Our Stories - Falling in Love Monday, February 12, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Join Oklahomans for Equality for a night of storytelling, with our new series: Telling Our Stories. Oral Storytelling has been a vital part of keeping the LGBTQ community and their stories alive. This series will explore different aspects of life and experience. Each night will have a specific theme and will include TRUE stories of those within the community. Each selected participant will tell their experience pertaining to the theme, a 5-7 minute format. Participants can use a script if needed. The first theme is: FALLING IN LOVE. Stephanie Miller Stephanie is a counseling intern at Northeastern State University. She is passionate about working with diverse families and clients, now expanding to the LGBTQ+ community and allies. Stephanie has experience with families, children and adolescents. She believes in helping the client identify and achieve their goals through a holistic approach. Contact Stephanie at 918-771-84 or tatom@nsuok.edu to make an appointment. All sessions are free and will be held at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center between 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays or 12:30 and 4:30 p.m. on Saturdays. OSU Tulsa Counseling Center If you are interested in telling your story around this topic, please email Amanda Lowe at aclowe@okstate.edu with a brief synopsis of your story. Spots are limited, so don't delay! OkEq Coming Out Workshop Monday, February 12, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Sara Griffey is a Clinical Counseling intern with Bellevue University. She has experience working with LGBT+ clients, homeless youth, individuals struggling with mood disorders, anxiety, and trauma. She currently works with survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. She welcomes the opportunity to work with persons with concerns related to nontraditional relationships (polyamory, kink, etc.), as well as the other areas listed above. She is passionate about advocacy and public policy in order to ensure that proper treatment is available for any individual seeking services. It is a safe space to share experiences about coming out and discuss topics as it relates to doing so. By sharing struggles and victories, the group allows those newly coming out and who have been out for a while to learn from others. All are welcome to join in the discussion, whether lesbian, gay, bi, or trans. For more information, email ComingOut@OkEq.org or call 918-743-4297. Free Yoga Class at OkEq Alyssa Pasquini is a mental health counseling intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She is passionate about assisting clients who are a part of the LGBTQQIA+ community who experience a range of concerns including issues surrounding gender identity, sexual/affectional orientation, and mood or anxiety concerns. Appointments with Alyssa can be made by calling the OSU Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 5 94-85 68 . Monday, February 12, 6:30 p.m Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Enjoy a free class! These 60-minute, free Community Yoga classes are open to everyone of all levels. Each class is mindfully crafted to prepare the body for a peak pose in the arm balance, inversion, back bend or twist family. This class will connect the mind, body, and spirit through movement and breath. For more information contact jose.vega@okeq.org 4/24/26, 4:15 PM �OkEq eNews February 7th, 2018 5 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-February-7th--2018... Brought to You Bi the Letter B Tuesday, February 13, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 This bisexual support group meets the 2nd Tuesday and 4th Thursday of the month in the Rainbow Library at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Tell all your friends! The group is open to all bi/pan/queer/fluid+ folks and their allies. Facilitators are Daniel and Haley. For more information, contact Jose at 918-743-4297 or jose.vega@okeq.org. Amanda Rogers is a mental health counseling intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She welcomes the opportunity to work with persons with concerns related to gender identity, sexual or affectional orientation, relationship issues, mood/anxiety concerns and trauma. She is passionate about social justice and working with the LGBTQQIA+ community. Appointments can be scheduled with Amanda by calling the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at 918-594-8568 . Tulsa Indigenous & First Nation Support Group First & Third Thursday of every month Beginning Thursday, February 15, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Tulsa Indigenous \ \ I //; ............ ,,,,,,,,,.,. & First Nation Support Group Temple Hull is a mental health counseling intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She has experience counseling transgender, bisexual, lesbian, gay and asexual persons, and looks forward to working with all individuals represented in the bright colors of the rainbow flag. Appointments with Temple can be made by calling the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at 918-594-8568. Indian or Indian at Heart __...,,,,,,., "'-... / I/ I f \ \ First and Third Thursday of every month 7pm at th e Denni s R. Neill Equ ality Center LGBTQ Veterans Support & Entertainment First & Third Tuesday of each month Beginning Tuesday, February 20, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 United Stat6-.'\rmy United States Navy - urJH:'111111,.__~ United States Coa ~ Merrill Reiter, M.S., is in the Counseling Psychology Doctoral Program at Oklahoma State University. She is a mental health counselor at OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. Merrill is passionate about social justice, advocacy and counseling. She enjoys working with people of all identities and strives to make her sessions a safe place for all clients. She has experience working with LGBTQ+ people and welcomes the opportunity to work with persons with concerns related to sexual or affectional orientation, gender identity, mood/anxiety, depression, self-injury, death/grief, and those experiencing major changes or transitions in life. Appointments with Merrill can be made by calling the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 594-8568 1 4/24/26, 4:15 PM �OkEq eNews February 7th, 2018 6 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-February-7th--2018... National Guard of the United States of America Non-Binary Support Group Wednesday, February 21, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 This new support group for folks who identify with non-binary genders, including but not limited to genderqueer, genderfluid, agender, bigender, neutrois, genderflux, meets the third Wednesday of each month from 7 to 9 p.m. The group will be a safe space to discuss our identities, receive support, and build a strong non-binary community in Tulsa. An interview is required before attending your first meeting. For more information, email Vic Wiener at vfwiener@gmail.com or Nat Wachowski at nat.wachowski-estes@outlook.com or call 918-743-4297 . Kathy Kavanaugh is a doctoral counseling psychology intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She is dedicated to working with clients of all identities (including all sexual and affectional orientations, gender identities, races, ethnicities, and ages) from a multicultural perspective. Kathy works with clients to address concerns regarding anxiety, mood, sexual and gender identity development, and overall personal enrichment. To schedule an appointment with Kathy, please contact the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 594-8568. EBA Mixer Wednesday, February 21, 6:00 p.m. Gregg A. Smith DDS 3912 E. 31st Street, Tulsa, OK 74135 Smith General Dentistry was founded by Dr. Norval R. Smith in 1952. He was joined by his son, Dr. Gregg A. Smith, in 1988 until Dr. Norval retired in 2002. Today, Dr. Gregg, along with his experienced, loyal, friendly and professional staff always remember why we're here. Our philosophy has always remained the same: We stay current with the latest dental techniques and technology and practice the best dentistry. We always make the patient feel comfortable, appreciated and welcome. We take great pride in creating and recapturing beautiful healthy smiles. Our promise to you is that the veneers, fillings, crowns and bridges we create will look as good or better than the teeth nature gave you. Come and see why eighty-five percent of our new patients are referrals from our existing patient base. Welcome!!! We're glad you're here!!! -Gregg A. Smith, D.D.S. Visit Gregg A. Smith D.D.S. online Mark Taracuk, MSEd, NCC is a doctoral student in counseling psychology at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. He received his master's degree in counseling from Indiana University and is a National Certified Counselor. Mark has past experience working with members of the LGBTQ+ community on a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, spiritual concerns, trauma, intimate partner violence, and concerns related to gender identity. Appointments with Mark can be made by calling the OSU Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 594-8568. You can join the EBA online, at one of our mixers or business meetings, or fill out and application at the Dennis R Neill Equality Center. E UALITY Business Alliance The Equality Business Alliance networking mixers are terrific venues for you to meet prospective clients. Mixers are open to non-members as well as EBA members. Be sure to bring business cards, business information, brochures, etc. Hosting a networking mixer is a great way to showcase your business. You may host at your establishment or use the Equality Center. If you would like to host a mixer: please send an email to jose.vega@okeq.org for more information. Jennie Martin is a Licensed Professional Counselor - Candidate and Counseling Psychology Doctoral Intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She enjoys working with LGBTQQIA+ community members on a wide variety of topics including relationship/family concerns, body image, community advocacy, religiosity/spirituality concerns, trauma, and more. She has experience with family and couples counseling and is passionate about advocating for social justice. Appointments can be scheduled with Jennie by calling the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at 918-594-8568. 4/24/26, 4:15 PM �OkEq eNews February 7th, 2018 7 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-February-7th--2018... Illegally Alive Film Screening Thursday, February 22, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Doors open 6:00 p.m. Press Conference 6:10 p.m. Intro, Education, & Discussion 6:30 p.m. "Illegally Alive" 7:10 p.m. Closing discussion 8:10 p.m. Non-Binary Support Group 3rd Wednesday of each month 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. A new support group for folks who identify with non-binary genders, including but not limited to, genderqueer, genderfluid, agender, bigender, neutrois, genderflux, and more. This group will be a safe space to discuss our identities, receive support, and build a strong non-binary community in Tulsa. For information contact Vic Wiener at vfwiener@gmail.com On Thursday, February 22nd The eCS Therapy Center and OK4Health will host a medical cannabis event at the Black Box Theater in Tulsa. Dr. Regina Nelson, President of The eCS Therapy Center, a national non-profit and Chip Paul, President of OK 4Health will speak about the upcoming SQ788 vote and a collaborative project their organizations are working on -- "Cannabis Therapy for the Oklahoman Soul"--a collection of stories of Oklahomans affected by medical cannabis. In addition to a short discussion, Cinebis Film Institute Director, Michael E. Browning will present documentary "Illegally Alive"--the story of a family that relocated to Colorado for cannabis therapy for their teenage son after his terminal diagnosis. 'Illegally Alive' is a documentary that explores what it's like for families with children who are suffering from debilitating or life-threatening illnesses having to sacrifice everything in search of a treatment that actually works. Get your tickets here Moms Demand Action - Lobby Day Tuesday, February 27, 6:30 a.m. Oklahoma State Capitol 2300 N Lincoln Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK 73105 Moms Demand Action of Oklahoma will hold its annual Lobby Day on Tuesday, February 27. We will head to the Capitol to talk to legislators about upcoming gun legislation. Round-trip bus transportation is available. We will meet at 6:30 a.m. at the University of Tulsa (2930 E. Sixth St., Tulsa, OK 74104) to depart for the Capitol. RSVP here for the bus. Bills expected to be filed this year: -Remove training and licensing requirements to carry handguns in public. -Allow guns to be carried on college campuses. -Hold businesses that prohibit guns liable for crime on their premises. Southern Pride Drum Group I A \:, Every Thursday, 7:30 p.m. MOMS DEMAND ACTION FOR GUN SENSE INAMERICA Similar dangerous laws have passed in other states, and we need as many Oklahomans as possible to fight back against laws that make our state less safe. We are not just moms. Our group includes dads, grandparents, friends and anyone interested in helping to end the gun violence epidemic. For more information, email Oklahoma@momschapterleaders.org. Wine Down Wednesday: Black History Month Wednesday, February 28, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Do you enjoy wine, meeting new people and hearing inspiring leadership content? 'Wine Down Wednesday!' is a social group that combines short 'TED-style' presentation! We drink wine while hearing motivational/expert speakers present their leadership expertise for 15-20 minutes (6:15pm-7:45pm). Before, in between, and following the speaker, we enjoy wine and talk about our month! Our events occur the last Wednesday of the month and topics always vary! If there's a certain topic you'd like to hear or a speaker recommendation, let us know! The Southern Pride Drum Group is the only such group of its kind in the world, being the only drum group composed of mainly 2 spirit (GLBT Native) members and their families. They have traveled across the U.S. and Canada singing for powwows, gatherings and Pride events for more than 10 years, with more than 100 years of combined experience singing at the drum. They seek to teach drumming and singing and drum etiquette at the Equality Center in Tulsa and to add to their tight-knit drum family. SOS Group Mondays 7:00 pm This open Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) Recovery and Sobriety Group meets every Monday at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information, visit www.SOSTulsa.org Don't miss out on a great social and leadership opportunity that will improve your life, productivity, and relationships! Come 'Wine Down!' Any questions please contact jose.vega@okeq.org First Thursday Art Show - Jini Kim "My Rat Problem Continued" Thursday, March 1, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 The March Oklahomans for Equality showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature an exhibit of works by Jini Kim, in a show titled "My Rat Problem, Continued." Jini Kim is an artist from Tulsa who received her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting and Drawing in 2014 and is working toward her Master of Fine Arts in 2018. Her paintings are widely collected. Her current body of work combines painting and printmaking on topics of feminism, modern Orientalism and toxic masculinity. Her current show, "My Rat Problem, Continued," combines painting, printmaking, and sculpture to create a narrative that satirizes contemporary culture, modern Orientalism and feminism. This series began with linoleum cuts printed on paper. Creating an immediate juxtaposition of Lowbrow, Popsurrealism, and Ed Roth's Rat Fink inspiration, a deeper meaning arose when this series turned to painting. The rat became a satirical view of male virility. The rat's head can be seen as a phallic symbol that is disturbing the main character, or the artist's presence. The graphic quality is then carried into the paintings, which start to incorporate jarring, complementary colors. These large-scale paintings are agitating; they provide a slick, finished quality that mimics the graphic colors of serigraphy and the serial aspect of the underground comix of the 1980's. The paintings also reference a history of female figures in the bathtub or the bedroom. Historically, female figures at a toilette or the bedroom are fluffed, pristine, and European. These paintings show more of an honest aspect of a woman at her toilette or the bedroom; a Asexual Meeting 2nd & 4th Tuesday of every month 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. It's the A in LGBTQA. Come join us for an affirming, open discussion at this peer-led group for individuals 18 and over who identify as asexual or are interested in discussing asexual issues. This a place for asexuals to form community. Be a part of the first Tulsa asexual group. Asexuality can be defined in many different ways. Some of us identify as asexual because we are not interested in intercourse, but still want other forms of sex. Some of us identify as asexual because we cannot get sexually aroused. Others may identify as asexual because we are never attracted to anyone sexually. Some of us are in relationships with the opposite sex, some with the same sex, and others remain unattached our entire lives. 4/24/26, 4:15 PM �OkEq eNews February 7th, 2018 8 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-February-7th--2018... woman who is disturbed by the lineage of female objectification and eroticization of nonwhite women. An adjunct to this show includes smaller, painted woodcuts of the large-scale paintings - now on display in the University of Tulsa's Alexandre Hogue Gallery and can be viewed until March 15. Jini says: "I create narrative paintings that illustrate my reaction to personifications of toxic masculinity. These paintings include a consistent theme that surrounds feminism, heavy metal, and modern Orientalism. My love for Ed Roth, lowbrow art, and heavy metal is present through the graphic style and the substantial reference to Ed Roth's notorious Rat Fink. Being an Asian woman often casts an expectation to be either a fetish, obedient, loyal, submissive, weak, dependent or a model minority type. There is a weird obsession over Asian woman while Asian men are emotionally castrated. Colored women in general are exploited for their bodies and a quest to conquer, creating a hostile and dangerous environment between men and women. I aim to represent marginalized groups of women and include more characters in future paintings." Brought to You Bi the Letter B 2nd Tuesday & 4th Thursday of each month 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. The show begins with a reception on Thursday, March 1, from 6 to 9 p.m. A door prize of the artist's work will be drawn. The show continues throughout the month. www.okeq.org LGBTQ Young Adults First Friday Art Crawl Friday, March 2, 5:30 p.m. Guthrie Green 111 E MB Brady St, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74103 Join the OKEQ Prism Group at the First Friday Art Crawl Event in March. The Art Crawl is held on the first Friday of the month and open from 6-9 pm. Each venue offers something different and creative, a true hallmark of the Tulsa Arts District. First Friday is a perfect date night starting with a cocktail, coffee or early dinner on one of the many patios. Bisexual support group at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Tell all your friends. The group is open to all bi/pan/queer/ fluid+ folks and their allies. Facilitators Colton & Haley We will be meeting at Guthrie Green and travel together. For questions and more information contact jose.vega@okeq.org Red Ribbon Gala 2018 No Shade for Plus Saturday, March 3, 6:00 p.m. Cox Business Center 100 Civic Center, Tulsa, OK 74103 Every Tuesday 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Red Ribbon Gala serves as the largest fundraiser annually for Tulsa CARES. Tulsa CARES delivers social services to people affected by HIV and AIDS. We are committed to creating a community where all people with HIV/AIDS have equal opportunities for healthy living. We advance our mission through empowerment, inclusion and the creation of hope by offering tailored, integrated resources and advocating for the end of HIV stigma. Next Generation Single Ticket - $250 Next Gen (1/2 price tickets for people under 40yrs old) Those 40 and under can purchase 1 Next Generation Ticket A new support group to bring together people who have found they are HIV positive and those who have been living with HIV for many years. The group will provide support, Education, Social activities and so much more. The group will be here at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center to provide a safe place to discuss issues and meet other people who are navigating their lives being PLUS. Click here to purchase tickets TMSL 2018 Spring Schedule Indian Springs Softball Complex 13600 S 145th E Ave, Broken Arrow, OK 74011 Hey TMSL members! With the 2018 spring season right around the corner, we have some news for you. WE'RE MOVING! You read right - we will be moving our league to the Indian Springs Softball Complex this season. We look forward to a fun season and welcome all skill levels. And if you're worried about not having a team, don't fret - we will help you find one. Registration is open, and the cost is $50/player. News flash: This fee also makes you an active voting member of Oklahomans for Equality! So spread the word, grab your friends, and sign up today! Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan 2018 Spring Schedule ( 11am-2pm game times): March 11- Field Day more info soon March 25 - Opening Day April 8, 15, 22, 29 May 6, 20 June 3 - Final Day For more information visit the website at www.tulsametrosoftball.com Council Oak Men's Chorale is looking for new choir members for their 20th Anniversary concert season! Rehearsals are each Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. Fellowship Congregational Church 2900 S. Harvard Ave., Tulsa, OK 74114 Concert: June 14 and 15, 8 p.m. Lynn Riggs Black Box Theater, Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 ■ Tulsa Area Prime Timers SPECIAL BONUS CONCERT: Thursday, June 21, with the Turtle Creek Chorale from Dallas. Stay tuned for more details! Contact us at counciloak.org or on Facebook ! HE (oVN(I~ oAK EN'~ SAGE Tulsa (Service & Advocacy for GLBT Elders) 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 t'lUi~ 4/24/26, 4:15 PM �OkEq eNews February 7th, 2018 9 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-February-7th--2018... Tulsa Writers, Ink. 1st & 3rd Saturday of each month 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. An LGBT inclusive group of writers providing support and resources to authors and writers regardless of where they are in their writing career. v Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. (First time interview required before attending) Email alex.wade@okeq.org The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. No Shade for Plus Every Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Lambda Al-Anon Group Every Friday 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. A new support group to bring together people who have found they are HIV positive and those who have been living with HIV for many years. The group will provide support, education, social activities and so much more. The group will be here at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center to provide a safe place to discuss issues and meet other people who are navigating their lives being PLUS. Survivors of Incest Anonymous Every Saturday 12:00 - 2:30 p.m. SIA strives to empower those who have survived childhood sexual abuse (who are not abusing any child), who want to become survivors and thrivers. For more information, visit siawso.org Game Night Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Tulsa Project Theatre Season 2017-2018 Tulsa Performing Arts Center - Charles E. Norman Theatre 110 E 2nd St, Tulsa, OK 74103 Tulsa Project Theatre (TPT), the city's only theatre company operating under an Actors Equity Association (AEA) contract, and has announced its 2017-2018 season. Three of the season's productions are in collaboration with other AEA affiliates - two from Oklahoma City and one with whom fans of the hit TV shows, Big Bang Theory and Speechless, may be familiar. In February 2018, TPT returns to the intimate Norman Theatre at the Tulsa PAC to present the Regional Premiere of John Ross Bowie's FOUR CHORDS AND A GUN. This brand new non-musical play centers on the iconic punk band, The Ramones, as they record their fifth album with eccentric music producer, Phil Spector. Focusing on the period in 1979-1980 when the band stood on the edge of breaking out, and Spector needed a hit, this intense black comedy sheds light on an important and overlooked moment in rock history. FOUR CHORDS AND A GUN was written by actor and comedian John Ross Bowie, best known for his role as Barry Kripke in the CBS show THE BIG BANG THEORY and currently as Jimmy Dimeo on the ABC show SPEECHLESS. FOUR CHORDS AND A GUN runs February 16-25, 2018. TICK...TICK...BOOM! is an autobiographical musical by Jonathan Larson, the late Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Awardwinning composer of Rent, which tells the story of a composer and the sacrifices he made to achieve his big break, eventually leading to a Broadway blockbuster. His girlfriend wants to get married and move out of the city, his best friend is making big bucks on Madison Avenue and, yet, Jon is still waiting tables and trying to write the great American rock musical. Set in 1990, this compelling story of personal discovery embraces the universal ideal of holding onto your dreams through life's most difficult challenges. Before RENT, there was TICK...TICK...BOOM! The production will run for a weekend in Oklahoma City before arriving in Tulsa for a limited run on April 27 - 29, 2018. Tulsa Project Theatre will close its seventh season in the Liddy Doenges Theatre with another Oklahoma Premiere of the rock opera LIZZIE, set to run July 13-22, 2018. On a sweltering summer morning in 1892, in a small new England city, a prominent business man and his wife were brutally axed to death in their home. Their youngest daughter, Lizzie Borden was the prime suspect Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Room Rentals The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has many spaces for your next meeting or event. To check dates, reserve a space for your next event or receive pricing information, contact olivia.cotter@okeq.org Stop by for a quick view of the Event Center and pick up a space rental sheet. 4/24/26, 4:15 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/8473d1fa837a57cbe2654a4ac5f62220.pdf a24c3b09d957692bb5bbdd75f0f9b3bb PDF Text Text OkEq eNews February 14th, 2018 1 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-February-14th--201... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq eNews e February 14th, 2018 okl:ihom:ms for equ:ility news In This Issue Macry Smith & Sue Welch Sponsor the Day Kelly Kirby CPA Tax Receipts February Video eNews Del Shores- 6 Characters In Search Of A Play Marcy Smith & Sue Welch Sponsoring the Day Pride Bingo Wednesday, February 14 2018 OCCJ Trialogue Series Sue Welch and Marcy Smith are sponsoring the day in honor of their anniversary. Tulsa Indigenous & First Nation Support Group LGBTQ Veterans Support & Entertainment - Non-Binary Support Group Happy Anniversary Marcy and Sue! February EBA Mixer Illegally Alive Film Screening Moms Demand Action - Lobby Day Wine Down Wednesday: Black History Month First Thursday Art Show LGBTQ Young Adults First Friday Art Crawl Red Ribbon Gala 2018 Article Headline TMSL 2018 Spring Schedule Council Oak Men's Chorale No Shade for Plus TULSA PROJECT THEATRE Pride Store If you would like to sponsor the center to honor your special day click here Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library Married 2 years this week on Feb, 14 th, together in love 27 years! • Birthdays - Yours, your spouses, your children, your parents, your friends, even your dog's • Anniversary's - Wedding, sobriety, adoption, court date • To honor a loved one's memory • Special events • Mothers day, Fathers day, any holiday • Just Because Amazon Smile I.C.A.O. Leather and Lace Masquerade Ball Article Headline Amazon Smile F ~ }'ayx.011 Rental Properfy Bookk p1n1 Shop Now Get your house in order and help us get our house in order, too! Go to smile.amazon.com for your shopping needs, and Amazon will donate a portion to Oklahomans for Equality! amazons mi le -...._,,,;, You shop. Amazon gives. 0 980 Let us help you file your 2017tax returns! OkEq Board Meeting Monthly Meeting 7:00 p.m. Thursday, February 15 Dennis R. Neill Equality Center All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members OkEq Art Exhibition Kelly Kirby CPA Certified Public Accountant a professional corporation (918) 747-5466 The February Oklahomans for Equality showcase and exhibit of local artists will feature an exhibit of works by Robin Green Tilly, in a show titled "Your Right Brain On Glass," She spent 20 years honing her marketing expertise first as an advertising executive, working in print, electronic, and video mediums for major national and local clients. Robin moved from the business-to-business advertising and marketing sector and met the challenge of fundraising for 4/24/26, 4:16 PM �OkEq eNews February 14th, 2018 2 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-February-14th--201... 4815 S Harvard, Ste 205 Tulsa, OK 74135 Tulsa YWCA. Ready for a new challenge, she left the traditional job environment to follow her passion and become a creative entrepreneur. The show continues throughout the month. www.okeq.org admin@kkirby.com www.kklrby.com f eQtu YLV\,g Th tbo~eQ ux: he Q)( TherQpt::, Dog Family Ties Proudly serving Oklahoma's LGBTQ community since 1982. Family Ties is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBT parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Family Ties contact andy@grimesco.net Tax receipts for donations made to Oklahomans for Equality in 2017 were recently mailed. If you have not received your tax receipt or have questions regarding your receipt, please contact Paul Allen, OkEq Treasurer, paul.allen@okeq.org February Video eNews Del Shores- 6 Characters In Search Of A Play Saturday, February 17, 8:00 pm Lynn Riggs Black Box Theater Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Sordid Lives creator Del Shores new one-man show directed by Emerson Collins proves once again that he is not a writer, he's a self-proclaimed thief! In Six Characters In Search Of A Play, Shores is inspired by Pirandello's classic play to bring you six characters inspired by his real-life encounters that haven't quite made it into one of Shores' plays, films or TV shows. In 90 minutes, the audience will hear the truth behind how he collected these eccentrics, then he will portray them in classic Shores' monologue style. The audience will walk away knowing "Yvonne", the vegetarian-hating Texas waitress; "Sarah", an elderly actress who is determined to drink and smoke herself to death if Trump is elected; "Jimmy Ray", the evolving Georgia redneck, "Loraine"; the once brilliant drama teacher who has lost her damn mind and is now obsessed with porn; "Aunt Bobbie Sue", the blue-collar Republican who does not care for "Mexkins" or Obama; and "Marsha", the monkey-hating lesbian with CPOD. Challenging Beliefs in Nontraditional Relat ions hips 1st & 3rd Monday of each month 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. This therapeutic discussion group provides a haven for individuals who engage in nontraditional relationship structures, with a focus on internal and social stigmas, personal belief systems, and the struggles surrounding this population. This group is open to individuals who take part in ethically nonmonogamous relationships (polyamory, swinging) and kink relationships. The Oklahoma Poly Network is a proud supporter of this group. Sara Griffey is a Clinical Counseling intern with Bellevue University. She has experience working with LGBT+ clients, homeless youth, individuals struggling with mood disorders, anxiety, and trauma. She currently works with survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. She welcomes the opportunity to work with persons with concerns related to nontraditional relationships (polyamory, kink, etc.), as well as the other areas listed above. She is passionate about advocacy and public policy in order to ensure that proper treatment is available for any individual seeking services. Live Free! Coming Out Worksh op Get ready to laugh, think and maybe shed a tear or two. 4/24/26, 4:16 PM �OkEq eNews February 14th, 2018 3 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-February-14th--201... Del shores has written, directed and produced successfully across studio and independent film, network and cable television and regional and national touring theatre. Shores' career took off with the play Daddy's Dyin' (Who's Got The Will?) in 1987, which ran two years, winning many Los Angeles theatre awards, including LA Weekly's Best Production and Best Writing. The play has subsequently been produced in over 2,500 theatres worldwide. A movie version of Daddy's Dyin' was released in 1990 by MGM starring Beau Bridges, Tess Harper, Judge Reinhold, Keith Carradine and Beverly D'Angelo. Shores wrote the screenplay and executive produced the film. Sordid Lives, his fourth play, opened in Los Angeles in 1996 and ran 13 sold-out months. The play went on to win 14 Drama-Logue Theatre Awards, including three for Shores for wring, directing and producing. There have since been over 300 additional stage productions of the play. In 1999, Shores wrote and directed the film version of Sordid Lives starring Beau Bridges, Delta Burke, Olivia Newton-John, Bonnie Bedelia, Leslie Jordan and Beth Grant along with most of the cast from the play. Opening in only eight theatres across the country, the little film that could took in nearly two million dollars in its limited release. The movie became a cult phenomenon and became the longest running film in the history of Palm Springs with a record ninety-six weeks. 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 6:30-7:30 p.m. Are you planning to come out? Maybe you have just recently come out? Join us for a coming out discussion group meeting in the History Project Room. It's free! This course is designed for individuals coming to terms with their sexuality with presentations on how to come out to family, friends, and co-workers. Question and answer session in a supportive and informed environment. "Del Shores is the grand master of Southern lowlife sensibilities." Daily Variety "Del Shores is a master of the Texas comedy." Los Angeles Times Click here to purchase tickets. It is a safe space to share experiences about coming out and discuss topics as it relates to doing so. By sharing struggles and victories the group allows those newly coming out and who have been out for a while to learn from others. All are welcome to join in the discussion whether Lesbian, Gay, Bi, or Trans. Please contact ComingOut@OkEq.org or call 918-743-4297 2nd Pride Bingo of 2018 Saturday, February 24, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Tulsa PRIDE BINGO is the best bingo EVER The beautiful and glamorous Nicole Carrington will fly in from Vegas, and she has invited Rainbow Granny and Trailer Trash Teresa to join her for our Bingo Bash. DJ Alex says "get your lip sync selections ready." $20 for general admission $30 Adult Beverage admission includes 3 drink tickets $225 Table for 8 people which includes open bar for your table O the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 2018 OCCJ Trialogue Series Sunday, February 18 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Peace Academy 4620 S Irvington Ave, Tulsa, OK 74135 2018 Trialogue Series Sara Griffey is a Clinical Counseling intern with Bellevue University. She has experience working with LGBT+ clients, homeless youth, individuals struggling with mood disorders, anxiety, and trauma. She currently works with survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. She welcomes the opportunity to work with persons with concerns related to nontraditional relationships (polyamory, kink, etc.), as well as the other areas listed above. She is passionate about advocacy and public policy in order to ensure that proper treatment is available for any individual seeking services. Join religious and community leaders in February 2018 for the 35th Annual Trialogue Series. The theme for the annual series is "Won't You Be My Neighbor?" Sponsored by OCCJ and funded in part by the Tulsa Library Trust's Alfred E. Aaronson Lecture Series Endowment, the three-part discussion series is scheduled for February 4, at Temple Israel, February 11 at Antioch Baptist Church, and February 18 at Peace Academy. Each session is from 2 to 4 p.m. February 18: Who is my neighbor? What is my role as a neighbor? How can we "neighbor"? How can we best support each other in order to thrive as a city? This session includes presentations from City of Tulsa Chief Resilience Officer DeVon Douglass, as well as a representative from the Community Service Council. The program is free and open to the public. Donations are welcome. For more information about the 2018 Trialogue Series, contact Sarah Rana at srana@occjok.org or call 918-583-1361. Tulsa Indigenous & First Nation Support Group First & Third Thursday of every month Beginning Thursday, February 15, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Lawyer in the Library February 14 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Tulsa Indigenous Counseling Services \ \ I //; ........... Lawyer in the Library is an opportunity to meet with a lawyer about topics such as family law (divorce, paternity, custody and child support), landlord/tenant disputes, estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment is necessary. ,,,,,,,,..,,,., Counselors are donating their services to Oklahomans for Equality. Please be patient when setting up appointment times. It can take up to 2 weeks for them to find an available time to see you. 4/24/26, 4:16 PM �OkEq eNews February 14th, 2018 4 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-February-14th--201... & First Nation Support Group Dr. Kurt Choate Indian or Indian at Heart ........... Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a Sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required Contact Dr. Kurt Choate, LPC at 918.449.6574 choatek@nsuok.edu I/ I f \ \ First and Third Thursday of every month 7pm at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Stephanie Miller LGBTQ Veterans Support & Entertainment First & Third Tuesday of each month Beginning Tuesday, February 20, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Unit United States Na United Stephanie is a counseling intern at Northeastern State University. She is passionate about working with diverse families and clients, now expanding to the LGBTQ+ community and allies. Stephanie has experience with families, children and adolescents. She believes in helping the client identify and achieve their goals through a holistic approach. Contact Stephanie at 918-771-84 or tatom@nsuok.edu to make an appointment. All sessions are free and will be held at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center between 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays or 12:30 and 4:30 p.m. on Saturdays. OSU Tulsa Counseling Center Non-Binary Support Group Wednesday, February 21, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 This new support group for folks who identify with non-binary genders, including but not limited to genderqueer, genderfluid, agender, bigender, neutrois, genderflux, meets the third Wednesday of each month from 7 to 9 p.m. The group will be a safe space to discuss our identities, receive support, and build a strong non-binary community in Tulsa. An interview is required before attending your first meeting. For more information, email Vic Wiener at vfwiener@gmail.com or Nat Wachowski at nat.wachowski-estes@outlook.com or call 918-743-4297 . Alyssa Pasquini is a mental health counseling intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She is passionate about assisting clients who are a part of the LGBTQQIA+ community who experience a range of concerns including issues surrounding gender identity, sexual/affectional orientation, and mood or anxiety concerns. Appointments with Alyssa can be made by calling the OSU Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 5 94-85 68 . EBA Mixer Wednesday, February 21, 6:00 p.m. Gregg A. Smith DDS 3912 E. 31st Street, Tulsa, OK 74135 Smith General Dentistry was founded by Dr. Norval R. Smith in 1952. He was joined by his son, Dr. Gregg A. Smith, in 1988 until Dr. Norval retired in 2002. Today, Dr. Gregg, along with his experienced, loyal, friendly and professional staff always remember why we're here. Our philosophy has always remained the same: We stay current with the latest dental techniques and technology and practice the best dentistry. 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SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq eNews e February 21st, 2018 okl:ihom:ms for equ:ility In This Issue news Kelly Kirby CPA February EBA Mixer Non-Binary Support Group Illegally Alive Film Screening Free DACA Renewal Clinic Moms Demand Action - Lobby Day • 8flt0l.l Rental Properf:y Planned Parenthood Great Plains Tulsa: Volunteer Night Wine Down Wednesday: Black History Month First Thursday Art Show Tulsa Indigenous & First Nation Support Group LGBTQ Young Adults First Friday Art Crawl Red Ribbon Gala 2018 Gay Men's Dinner Group LGBTQ Veterans Support & Entertainment ----GLAAD Media Institute:Telling Your Story Tulsa Artist Fellowship (TAF) Tax Receipts February Video eNews Let us help you file your 2017tax returns! TMSL 2018 Spring Schedule Council Oak Men's Chorale No Shade for Plus TULSA PROJECT THEATRE Kelly Kirby CPA Certified Public Accountant Pride Store Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library Amazon Smile I.C.A.O. Leather and Lace Masquerade Ball First Responders a professional corporation (918) 747-5466 4815 S Harvard, Ste 205 Tulsa, OK 74135 admin@kkirby.com www.kklrby.com Amazon Smile Shop Now Get your house in order and help us get our house in order, too! Go to smile.amazon.com for your shopping needs, and Amazon will donate a portion to Oklahomans for Equality! amazons mi le -...._;, You shop. Amazon gives. OkEq Board Meeting Fetltu rtV\,g Th tbo~ec.u.<.x.: he RX Tuer~p~ Dog Proudly serving Oklahoma's LGBTQ community since 1982. EBA Mixer Wednesday, February 21, 6:00 p.m. Gregg A. Smith DDS 3912 E. 31st Street, Tulsa, OK 74135 Monthly Meeting 7:00 p.m. Thursday, March 15 Dennis R. Neill Equality Center All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members OkEq Art Exhibition The February Oklahomans for Equality showcase and exhibit of local artists will feature an exhibit of works by Robin Green Tilly, in a show titled "Your Right Brain On Glass." She spent 20 years honing her marketing expertise first as an advertising executive, working in print, electronic, and video mediums for major national and local clients. Robin moved from the business-to-business advertising and marketing sector and 4/24/26, 4:17 PM �OkEq eNews February 21st, 2018 2 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-February-21st--201... Smith General Dentistry was founded by Dr. Norval R. Smith in 1952. He was joined by his son, Dr. Gregg A. Smith, in 1988 until Dr. Norval retired in 2002. Today, Dr. Gregg, along with his experienced, loyal, friendly and professional staff always remember why we're here. Our philosophy has always remained the same: We stay current with the latest dental techniques and technology and practice the best dentistry. We always make the patient feel comfortable, appreciated and welcome. met the challenge of fundraising for Tulsa YWCA. Ready for a new challenge, she left the traditional job environment to follow her passion and become a creative entrepreneur. We take great pride in creating and recapturing beautiful healthy smiles. Our promise to you is that the veneers, fillings, crowns and bridges we create will look as good or better than the teeth nature gave you. Come and see why eighty-five percent of our new patients are referrals from our existing patient base. Welcome!!! We're glad you're here!!! -Gregg A. Smith, D.D.S. The show continues throughout the month. www.okeq.org Visit Gregg A. Smith D.D.S. online Family Ties You can join the EBA online, at one of our mixers or business meetings, or fill out and application at the Dennis R Neill Equality Center. E UALITY Business Alliance Family Ties is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBT parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Family Ties contact andy@grimesco.net Challenging Beliefs in Nontraditional Relat ions hips The Equality Business Alliance networking mixers are terrific venues for you to meet prospective clients. Mixers are open to non-members as well as EBA members. Be sure to bring business cards, business information, brochures, etc. Hosting a networking mixer is a great way to showcase your business. You may host at your establishment or use the Equality Center. If you would like to host a mixer: please send an email to jose.vega@okeq.org for more information. Non-Binary Support Group Wednesday, February 21, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 This new support group for folks who identify with non-binary genders, including but not limited to genderqueer, genderfluid, agender, bigender, neutrois, genderflux, meets the third Wednesday of each month from 7 to 9 p.m. The group will be a safe space to discuss our identities, receive support, and build a strong non-binary community in Tulsa. An interview is required before attending your first meeting. For more information, email Vic Wiener at vfwiener@gmail.com or Nat Wachowski at nat.wachowski-estes@outlook.com or call 918-743-4297 . Illegally Alive Film Screening Thursday, February 22, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Doors open 6:00 p.m. Press Conference 6:10 p.m. Intro, Education, & Discussion 6:30 p.m. "Illegally Alive" 7:10 p.m. Closing discussion 8:10 p.m. The eCS Therapy Center and OK4Health will host a medical cannabis event at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Dr. Regina Nelson, president of the eCS Therapy Center, a national nonprofit, and Chip Paul, president of OK 4Health, will speak about the upcoming SQ788 vote and a collaborative project their organizations are working on - "Cannabis Therapy for the Oklahoman Soul," a collection of stories about Oklahomans affected by medical cannabis. In addition to a short discussion, Cinebis Film Institute Director Michael E. Browning will present the documentary "Illegally Alive," the story of a family that relocated to Colorado for cannabis therapy for their teenage son after his terminal diagnosis. 1st & 3rd Monday of each month 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. This therapeutic discussion group provides a haven for individuals who engage in nontraditional relationship structures, with a focus on internal and social stigmas, personal belief systems, and the struggles surrounding this population. This group is open to individuals who take part in ethically nonmonogamous relationships (polyamory, swinging) and kink relationships. The Oklahoma Poly Network is a proud supporter of this group. Sara Griffey is a Clinical Counseling intern with Bellevue University. She has experience working with LGBT+ clients, homeless youth, individuals struggling with mood disorders, anxiety, and trauma. She currently works with survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. She welcomes the opportunity to work with persons with concerns related to nontraditional relationships (polyamory, kink, etc.), as well as the other areas listed above. She is passionate about advocacy and public policy in order to ensure that proper treatment is available for any individual seeking services. Live Free! Coming Out Worksh op "Illegally Alive" explores what it's like for families with children who are suffering from debilitating or life-threatening illnesses to sacrifice everything in search of a treatment that actually works. 4/24/26, 4:17 PM �OkEq eNews February 21st, 2018 3 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-February-21st--201... Get your tickets here Free DACA Renewal Clinic Saturday, February 24, 2:00 p.m. Sunday, February 25, 12:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Need to renew your DACA? DAOK will host a free DACA renewal clinic this weekend! DAOK-Tulsa will be working alongside Immlaw at TU and Robert Messerli for this event. We will be able to pr ovide financial assistance for as many as 20 DACA recipients. Please fill out the registration form here in the description. We will give you a call confirming the time and date of your appointment. DACA 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 6:30-7:30 p.m. Please call Jose at 918-743-4297 or Rosa at 918-861-8254 for more information. Share, share share! Are you planning to come out? Maybe you have just recently come out? Join us for a coming out discussion group meeting in the History Project Room. It's free! This course is designed for individuals coming to terms with their sexuality with presentations on how to come out to family, friends, and co-workers. Question and answer session in a supportive and informed environment. Register Here Moms Demand Action - Lobby Day Tuesday, February 27, 6:30 a.m. Oklahoma State Capitol 2300 N Lincoln Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK 73105 Moms Demand Action of Oklahoma will hold its annual Lobby Day on Tuesday, February 27. We will head to the Capitol to talk to legislators about upcoming gun legislation. Round-trip bus transportation is available. We will meet at 6:30 a.m. at the University of Tulsa (2930 E. Sixth St., Tulsa, OK 74104) to depart for the Capitol. RSVP here for the bus. Bills expected to be filed this year: -Remove training and licensing requirements to carry handguns in public. -Allow guns to be carried on college campuses. -Hold businesses that prohibit guns liable for crime on their premises. I A MOMS DEMAND ACTION FOR GUN SENSE \:I INAMERICA Similar dangerous laws have passed in other states, and we need as many Oklahomans as possible to fight back against laws that make our state less safe. We are not just moms. Our group includes dads, grandparents, friends and anyone interested in helping to end the gun violence epidemic. For more information, email Oklahoma@momschapterleaders.org. Planned Parenthood Great Plains Tulsa: Volunteer Night Tuesday, February 27, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Join Planned Parenthood Great Plains for our first volunteer night of 2018! The evening will be an opportunity to meet the new Oklahoma Organizer, Anna Facci, and learn more about opportunities to volunteer with PPGP in the coming year. The event will be meet & greet style, with a presentation at 6:15PM, so feel free to join us when you can! It is a safe space to share experiences about coming out and discuss topics as it relates to doing so. By sharing struggles and victories the group allows those newly coming out and who have been out for a while to learn from others. All are welcome to join in the discussion whether Lesbian, Gay, Bi, or Trans. Please contact ComingOut@OkEq.org or call 918-743-4297 Sara Griffey is a Clinical Counseling intern with Bellevue University. She has experience working with LGBT+ clients, homeless youth, individuals struggling with mood disorders, anxiety, and trauma. She currently works with survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. She welcomes the opportunity to work with persons with concerns related to nontraditional relationships (polyamory, kink, etc.), as well as the other areas listed above. She is passionate about advocacy and public policy in order to ensure that proper treatment is available for any individual seeking services. For more information, contact Anna Facci at anna.facci@ppgreatplains.org. Planned Parenthood Great Plains Wine Down Wednesday: Black History Month Wednesday, February 28, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Do you enjoy wine, meeting new people and hearing inspiring leadership content? 'Wine Down Wednesday!' is a social group that combines short 'TED-style' presentation! We drink wine while hearing motivational/expert speakers present their leadership expertise for 15-20 minutes (6:15pm-7:45pm). Before, in between, and following the speaker, we enjoy wine and talk about our month! Our events occur the last Wednesday of the month and topics always vary! If there's a certain topic you'd like to hear or a speaker recommendation, let us know! Don't miss out on a great social and leadership opportunity that will improve your life, productivity, and relationships! Come 'Wine Down!' Any questions please contact jose.vega@okeq.org First Thursday Art Show - Jini Kim "My Rat Problem, Continued" Thursday, March 1, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Lawyer in the Library March 14 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Lawyer in the Library is an opportunity to meet with a lawyer about topics such as family law (divorce, paternity, custody and child support), landlord/tenant disputes, estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment is necessary. The March Oklahomans for Equality showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature an exhibit of works by Jini Kim, in a show titled "My Rat Problem, Continued." Counseling Services Jini Kim is an artist from Tulsa who received her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting and Drawing in 2014 and is working toward her Master of Fine Arts in 2018. Her paintings are widely collected. Her current body of work combines painting and printmaking on topics of feminism, modern Orientalism and toxic masculinity. Counselors are donating their services to Oklahomans for Equality. Please be patient when setting up appointment times. It can take up to 2 weeks for them to find an available time to see you. 4/24/26, 4:17 PM �OkEq eNews February 21st, 2018 4 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-February-21st--201... Her current show, "My Rat Problem, Continued," combines painting, printmaking, and sculpture to create a narrative that satirizes contemporary culture, modern Orientalism and feminism. This series began with linoleum cuts printed on paper. Creating an immediate juxtaposition of Lowbrow, Popsurrealism, and Ed Roth's Rat Fink inspiration, a deeper meaning arose when this series turned to painting. The rat became a satirical view of male virility. The rat's head can be seen as a phallic symbol that is disturbing the main character, or the artist's presence. The graphic quality is then carried into the paintings, which start to incorporate jarring, complementary colors. These large-scale paintings are agitating; they provide a slick, finished quality that mimics the graphic colors of serigraphy and the serial aspect of the underground comix of the 1980's. The paintings also reference a history of female figures in the bathtub or the bedroom. Historically, female figures at a toilette or the bedroom are fluffed, pristine, and European. These paintings show more of an honest aspect of a woman at her toilette or the bedroom; a woman who is disturbed by the lineage of female objectification and eroticization of nonwhite women. An adjunct to this show includes smaller, painted woodcuts of the large-scale paintings - now on display in the University of Tulsa's Alexandre Hogue Gallery and can be viewed until March 15. Dr. Kurt Choate Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a Sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required Contact Dr. Kurt Choate, LPC at 918.449.6574 choatek@nsuok.edu Jini says: "I create narrative paintings that illustrate my reaction to personifications of toxic masculinity. These paintings include a consistent theme that surrounds feminism, heavy metal, and modern Orientalism. My love for Ed Roth, lowbrow art, and heavy metal is present through the graphic style and the substantial reference to Ed Roth's notorious Rat Fink. Being an Asian woman often casts an expectation to be either a fetish, obedient, loyal, submissive, weak, dependent or a model minority type. There is a weird obsession over Asian woman while Asian men are emotionally castrated. Colored women in general are exploited for their bodies and a quest to conquer, creating a hostile and dangerous environment between men and women. I aim to represent marginalized groups of women and include more characters in future paintings." The show begins with a reception on Thursday, March 1, from 6 to 9 p.m. A door prize of the artist's work will be drawn. The show continues throughout the month. www.okeq.org Tulsa Indigenous & First Nation Support Group First & Third Thursday of every month Next Meeting March 1, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Stephanie Miller Tulsa Indigenous \ \ I //; Stephanie is a counseling intern at Northeastern State University. She is passionate about working with diverse families and clients, now expanding to the LGBTQ+ community and allies. Stephanie has experience with families, children and adolescents. She believes in helping the client identify and achieve their goals through a holistic approach. Contact Stephanie at 918-771-84 or tatom@nsuok.edu to make an appointment. All sessions are free and will be held at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center between 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays or 12:30 and 4:30 p.m. on Saturdays. OSU Tulsa Counseling Center & First Nation Support Group Indian or Indian at Heart ..,,...,.,, ........._ I/ I f \ \ First and Third Thursday of every month Alyssa Pasquini is a mental health counseling intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She is passionate about assisting clients who are a part of the LGBTQQIA+ community who experience a range of concerns including issues surrounding gender identity, sexual/affectional orientation, and mood or anxiety concerns. Appointments with Alyssa can be made by calling the OSU Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 5 94-85 68 . 7pm at the Dennis R. Neill Equ ality Center LGBTQ Young Adults First Friday Art Crawl Friday, March 2, 5:30 p.m. 4/24/26, 4:17 PM �OkEq eNews February 21st, 2018 5 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-February-21st--201... Guthrie Green 111 E MB Brady St, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74103 Join the OKEQ Prism Group at the First Friday Art Crawl Event in March. The Art Crawl is held on the first Friday of the month and open from 6-9 pm. Each venue offers something different and creative, a true hallmark of the Tulsa Arts District. First Friday is a perfect date night starting with a cocktail, coffee or early dinner on one of the many patios. We will be meeting at Guthrie Green and travel together. For questions and more information contact jose.vega@okeq.org Red Ribbon Gala 2018 Saturday, March 3, 6:00 p.m. Cox Business Center 100 Civic Center, Tulsa, OK 74103 Red Ribbon Gala serves as the largest fundraiser annually for Tulsa CARES. Tulsa CARES delivers social services to people affected by HIV and AIDS. We are committed to creating a community where all people with HIV/AIDS have equal opportunities for healthy living. We advance our mission through empowerment, inclusion and the creation of hope by offering tailored, integrated resources and advocating for the end of HIV stigma. Next Generation Single Ticket - $250 Next Gen (1/2 price tickets for people under 40yrs old) Those 40 and under can purchase 1 Next Generation Ticket Amanda Rogers is a mental health counseling intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She welcomes the opportunity to work with persons with concerns related to gender identity, sexual or affectional orientation, relationship issues, mood/anxiety concerns and trauma. She is passionate about social justice and working with the LGBTQQIA+ community. Appointments can be scheduled with Amanda by calling the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at 918-594-8568 . Click here to purchase tickets Gay Men's Dinner Group Tuesday, March 6th, 6:30 p.m. Johnny Carino's Italian Restaurant 6364 E. 41st St., Tulsa, OK 74135 When does a restaurant become more than just a place to just get something to eat? When does eating out become a great experience? At Johnny Carino's, we strive to be YOUR favorite authentic Italian restaurant. Food is at the heart of our mission. From the Italian classics, to our one-of-a-kind spiced Italian favorites, all of our offerings are handcrafted from the finest, freshest ingredients available. Whether you're craving Italian comfort food like our 16-Layer Lasagna, or something with a little more spice like our famous Italian Nachos, Johnny Carino's has something for everyone. Visit Johnny Carino's Italian Restaurant online RSVP to Richard Haley GuysDineToo@gmail.com LGBTQ Veterans Support & Entertainment First & Third Tuesday of each month Next Meeting March 6, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Temple Hull is a mental health counseling intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She has experience counseling transgender, bisexual, lesbian, gay and asexual persons, and looks forward to working with all individuals represented in the bright colors of the rainbow flag. Appointments with Temple can be made by calling the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at 918-594-8568. Unit United States Na United GLAAD Media Institute:Telling Your Story: Messaging and Media Tools for Today's Activist Sunday, March 11, 9:30 a.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74135 Merrill Reiter, M.S., is in the Counseling Psychology Doctoral Program at Oklahoma State University. She is a mental health counselor at OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. Merrill is passionate about social justice, advocacy and counseling. She enjoys working with people of all identities and strives to make her sessions a safe place for all clients. She has experience working with LGBTQ+ people and welcomes the opportunity to work with persons with concerns related to sexual or affectional orientation, gender identity, mood/anxiety, depression, self-injury, death/grief, and those experiencing major changes or transitions in life. Appointments with Merrill can be made by calling the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 594-8568 4/24/26, 4:17 PM �OkEq eNews February 21st, 2018 6 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-February-21st--201... Participants will understand how to get a message of inclusion and acceptance across effectively in the mainstream media narrative about the LGBTQ community. Equipped with GLAAD's Accelerating Acceptance data, GLAAD will work with you to reach and teach the movable middle about the LGBTQ community through a personal lens, yours. Topics include LGBTQ acceptance, understanding media mentality, speaking to your audience, messaging and framing the issue, social media basics, and interview techniques. Breakfast, lunch, and refreshments will be served at this training. Register Here Tulsa Artist Fellowship (TAF) presents Visiting Artist Series Kathy Kavanaugh is a doctoral counseling psychology intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She is dedicated to working with clients of all identities (including all sexual and affectional orientations, gender identities, races, ethnicities, and ages) from a multicultural perspective. Kathy works with clients to address concerns regarding anxiety, mood, sexual and gender identity development, and overall personal enrichment. To schedule an appointment with Kathy, please contact the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 594-8568. Wednesday, March 14, 7:30 p.m. Woody Guthrie Center 102 E. MB Brady St., Tulsa OK 74103 Thursday, March 15, 7:30 p.m. Magic City Books 221 E. Archer St., Tulsa, OK 74103 Friday, March 16, 7:30 p.m. Fly Loft 117 N. Boston Ave., Tulsa, OK 74103 The Tulsa Artist Fellowship (TAF) will host four guest artists for a three-day presentation of works and works-in-progress Wednesday, March 14 - Friday, March 16, 2018. The guests range from authors to playwrights participating in various events that will be moderated by Tulsa Artist Fellows. "TAF Fellows join the Tulsa Arts community from various parts of the country," said Julia White, program manager at TAF. "In addition to moving their practice to Tulsa as part of the fellowship, we are always excited when we have the opportunity to bring the fellows' expansive networks and talented colleagues to visit our community. It's even more exciting when local artists and actors are involved in some way. This collaboration really speaks to the program's efforts to enhance our already burgeoning Arts community." The performances and readings will take place at multiple locations over the 3-day series. TAF guest artists and writer-performers Taji Senior and Jesus I. Valles, both coming from Austin, TX, will share two solo performance works-in-progress at the Woody Guthrie Center on Wednesday, March 14, beginning 7:30 p.m. The event, titled ¡Yo Solo!, will examine race, identity, politics, citizenship, documentation, and sexuality in America. TAF Fellow Adrienne Dawes will moderate a brief discussion after the performance. Linda Allegro, project director of New Sanctuary Tulsa, will also join the panel discussion. Jesus I. Valles During a joint presentation, visiting authors Matthew Baker and Lee Conell will read excerpts from their most recent works "Hybrid Creatures" and "Subcortical," respectively, at Magic City Books on Thursday, March 15, beginning at 7:30 p.m. Baker currently resides in New York City where he teaches at New York University. Conell is a visiting writer at the University of the South in Tennessee. The conversation, in partnership with Magic City Books, will be moderated by TAF Fellow Simon Han. TAF Fellow Adrienne Dawes will close out the series with a reading of her new play-in-progress "Teen Dad" at Fly Loft on Friday, March 16, beginning at 7:30 p.m. "Teen Dad" is a comedic exploration of trauma and recovery in a mixed race Black and Latinx family. The cast will feature guest artists Taji Senior and Jesus I. Valles, as well as local actors Kia Dorsey, Viviana Goodwin and Phetote Mshairi. All events are free and open to the public. To find out more information, visit TAF Facebook events and visit www.tulsaartistfellowship.org About Tulsa Artist Fellowship: Established by the George Kaiser Family Foundation in 2015, the Tulsa Artist Fellowship provides visual and literary artists with the time and space to create. Mark Taracuk, MSEd, NCC is a doctoral student in counseling psychology at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. He received his master's degree in counseling from Indiana University and is a National Certified Counselor. Mark has past experience working with members of the LGBTQ+ community on a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, spiritual concerns, trauma, intimate partner violence, and concerns related to gender identity. Appointments with Mark can be made by calling the OSU Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 594-8568. Tax receipts for donations made to Oklahomans for Equality in 2017 were recently mailed. If you have not received your tax receipt or have questions regarding your receipt, please contact Paul Allen, OkEq Treasurer, paul.allen@okeq.org February Video eNews Jennie Martin is a Licensed Professional Counselor - Candidate and Counseling Psychology Doctoral Intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She enjoys working with LGBTQQIA+ community members on a wide variety of topics including relationship/family concerns, body image, community advocacy, religiosity/spirituality concerns, trauma, and more. She has experience with family and couples counseling and is passionate about advocating for social justice. Appointments can be scheduled with Jennie by calling the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at 918-594-8568. 4/24/26, 4:17 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/322a638344002133ffbc47d19ffd0955.pdf d8f737fac751fb69fe41e373667d9ed9 PDF Text Text OkEq eNews February 28th, 2018 1 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-February-28th--201... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq eNews February 28th, 2018 oklahomans for equality In This Issue news Kelly Kirby CPA Wine Down Wednesday: Black History Month First Thursday Art Show Tulsa Indigenous & First Nation Support Group LGBTQ Young Adults First Friday Art Crawl Gay Men's Dinner Group F ~ paµo1r Rental Properf¥ p ng Bookk LGBTQ Veterans Support & Entertainment -----Cityscape Home Mortgage GLAAD Media Institute:Telling Your Story Tulsa Artist Fellowship (TAF) March EBA Mixer TMSL 2018 Spring Schedule Council Oak Men's Chorale No Shade for Plus TULSA PROJECT THEATRE ' '0 Qi&C> Pride Store Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library Amazon Smile Let us help you file your 2017 tax returns! Kelly Kirby CPA Certified Public Accountant a professional corporation (918) 747-5466 First Responders Amazon Smile Shop Now Get your house in order and help us get our house in order, too! Go to smile.amazon.com for your shopping needs, and Amazon will donate a portion to Oklahomans for Equality! amazonsmile ~ 4815 S Harvard, Ste 205 Tulsa, OK 74135 admin@kkirby.com www.kklrby.com FettturLV\.g n,tbo~e~u.x: ne ~.x Toer~p!:j Dog Proudly serving Oklahoma's LGBTQ community since 1982. You shop. Amazon gives. OkEq Board Meeting Monthly Meeting 7:00 p.m. Thursday, March 15 Dennis R. Neill Equality Center All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members OkEq Art Exhibition The March Oklahomans for Equality showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature an exhibit of works by Jini Kim, in a show titled "My Rat Problem, Continued." Jini Kim is an artist from Tulsa who received her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting and Drawing in 2014 and is working toward her Master of Fine Arts in 2018. Her paintings are widely collected. Her current body of work combines painting and printmaking on topics of feminism, modern Orientalism and toxic masculinity. The show continues throughout the month. Wine Down Wednesday: Black History Month Wednesday, February 28, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 4/24/26, 4:17 PM �OkEq eNews February 28th, 2018 2 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-February-28th--201... Do you enjoy wine, meeting new people and hearing inspiring leadership content? 'Wine Down Wednesday!' is a social group that combines short 'TED-style' presentation! We drink wine while hearing motivational/expert speakers present their leadership expertise for 15-20 minutes (6:15pm-7:45pm). Before, in between, and following the speaker, we enjoy wine and talk about our month! Our events occur the last Wednesday of the month and topics always vary! If there's a certain topic you'd like to hear or a speaker recommendation, let us know! Don't miss out on a great social and leadership opportunity that will improve your life, productivity, and relationships! Come 'Wine Down!' Any questions please contact jose.vega@okeq.org First Thursday Art Show - Jini Kim "My Rat Problem, Continued" Thursday, March 1, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Family Ties The March Oklahomans for Equality showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature an exhibit of works by Jini Kim, in a show titled "My Rat Problem, Continued." Jini Kim is an artist from Tulsa who received her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting and Drawing in 2014 and is working toward her Master of Fine Arts in 2018. Her paintings are widely collected. Her current body of work combines painting and printmaking on topics of feminism, modern Orientalism and toxic masculinity. Her current show, "My Rat Problem, Continued," combines painting, printmaking, and sculpture to create a narrative that satirizes contemporary culture, modern Orientalism and feminism. This series began with linoleum cuts printed on paper. Creating an immediate juxtaposition of Lowbrow, Popsurrealism, and Ed Roth's Rat Fink inspiration, a deeper meaning arose when this series turned to painting. The rat became a satirical view of male virility. The rat's head can be seen as a phallic symbol that is disturbing the main character, or the artist's presence. The graphic quality is then carried into the paintings, which start to incorporate jarring, complementary colors. These large-scale paintings are agitating; they provide a slick, finished quality that mimics the graphic colors of serigraphy and the serial aspect of the underground comix of the 1980's. The paintings also reference a history of female figures in the bathtub or the bedroom. Historically, female figures at a toilette or the bedroom are fluffed, pristine, and European. These paintings show more of an honest aspect of a woman at her toilette or the bedroom; a woman who is disturbed by the lineage of female objectification and eroticization of nonwhite women. An adjunct to this show includes smaller, painted woodcuts of the large-scale paintings - now on display in the University of Tulsa's Alexandre Hogue Gallery and can be viewed until March 15. Jini says: "I create narrative paintings that illustrate my reaction to personifications of toxic masculinity. These paintings include a consistent theme that surrounds feminism, heavy metal, and modern Orientalism. My love for Ed Roth, lowbrow art, and heavy metal is present through the graphic style and the substantial reference to Ed Roth's notorious Rat Fink. Being an Asian woman often casts an expectation to be either a fetish, obedient, loyal, submissive, weak, dependent or a model minority type. There is a weird obsession over Asian woman while Asian men are emotionally castrated. Colored women in general are exploited for their bodies and a quest to conquer, creating a hostile and dangerous environment between men and women. I aim to represent marginalized groups of women and include more characters in future paintings." The show begins with a reception on Thursday, March 1, from 6 to 9 p.m. A door prize of the artist's work will be drawn. The show continues throughout the month. www.okeq.org Meet our March Volunteer of the Month Ethan Jameson Ethan started volunteering because he had used the services at the center and was inspired to give back. He enjoys being a part of something bigger than himself and supporting a place that reflects his personal beliefs. Ethan also enjoys the chance to work with other volunteers and staff. Family Ties is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBT parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Family Ties contact andy@grimesco.net Challenging Beliefs in Nontraditional Relat ions hips 1st & 3rd Monday of each month 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. This therapeutic discussion group provides a haven for individuals who engage in nontraditional relationship structures, with a focus on internal and social stigmas, personal belief systems, and the struggles surrounding this population. This group is open to individuals who take part in ethically nonmonogamous relationships (polyamory, swinging) and kink relationships. The Oklahoma Poly Network is a proud supporter of this group. Sara Griffey is a Clinical Counseling intern with Bellevue University. She has experience working with LGBT+ clients, homeless youth, individuals struggling with mood disorders, anxiety, and trauma. She currently works with survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. She welcomes the opportunity to work with persons with concerns related to nontraditional relationships (polyamory, kink, etc.), as well as the other areas listed above. She is passionate about advocacy and public policy in order to ensure that proper treatment is available for any individual seeking services. Live Free! Coming Out Worksh op 4/24/26, 4:17 PM �OkEq eNews February 28th, 2018 3 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-February-28th--201... Tulsa Indigenous & First Nation Support Group First & Third Thursday of every month Next Meeting March 1, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Tulsa Indigenous \ \ l //; .,,,.,..,, ........... 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 6:30-7:30 p.m. Are you planning to come out? Maybe you have just recently come out? Join us for a coming out discussion group meeting in the History Project Room. It's free! This course is designed for individuals coming to terms with their sexuality with presentations on how to come out to family, friends, and co-workers. Question and answer session in a supportive and informed environment. & First Nation Support Group It is a safe space to share experiences about coming out and discuss topics as it relates to doing so. By sharing struggles and victories the group allows those newly coming out and who have been out for a while to learn from others. All are welcome to join in the discussion whether Lesbian, Gay, Bi, or Trans. Please contact ComingOut@OkEq.org or call 918-743-4297 Indian or Indian at Heart Sara Griffey is a Clinical Counseling intern with Bellevue University. She has experience working with LGBT+ clients, homeless youth, individuals struggling with mood disorders, anxiety, and trauma. She currently works with survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. She welcomes the opportunity to work with persons with concerns related to nontraditional relationships (polyamory, kink, etc.), as well as the other areas listed above. She is passionate about advocacy and public policy in order to ensure that proper treatment is available for any individual seeking services. I/ I t \\ First and Third Thursday of every month 7pm at th e Denni s R. Neill Equ ality Center LGBTQ+ Young Adults First Friday Art Crawl Friday, March 2, 5:30 p.m. Guthrie Green 111 E MB Brady St, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74103 Join the OKEQ Prism Group at the First Friday Art Crawl Event in March. The Art Crawl is held on the first Friday of the month and open from 6-9 pm. Each venue offers something different and creative, a true hallmark of the Tulsa Arts District. First Friday is a perfect date night starting with a cocktail, coffee or early dinner on one of the many patios. We will be meeting at Guthrie Green and travel together. Lawyer in the Library Prism is a group for LGBTQ+ Young Adults ages 18-25. For questions and more information contact jose.vega@okeq.org March 14 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Lawyer in the Library is an opportunity to meet with a lawyer about topics such as family law (divorce, paternity, custody and child support), landlord/tenant disputes, estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment is necessary. Gay Men's Dinner Group Tuesday, March 6, 6:30 p.m. Johnny Carino's Italian Restaurant 6364 E. 41st St., Tulsa, OK 74135 When does a restaurant become more than just a place to just get something to eat? When does eating out become a great experience? At Johnny Carino's, we strive to be YOUR favorite authentic Italian restaurant. Food is at the heart of our mission. From the Italian classics, to our one-of-a-kind spiced Italian favorites, all of our offerings are handcrafted from the finest, freshest ingredients available. Whether you're craving Italian comfort food like our 16-Layer Lasagna, or something with a little more spice like our famous Italian Nachos, Johnny Carino's has something for everyone. Visit Johnny Carino's Italian Restaurant online Counseling Services Counselors are donating their services to Oklahomans for Equality. Please be patient when setting up appointment times. It can take up to 2 weeks for them to find an available time to see you. RSVP to Richard Haley GuysDineToo@gmail.com 4/24/26, 4:17 PM �OkEq eNews February 28th, 2018 4 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-February-28th--201... LGBTQ Veterans Support & Entertainment First & Third Tuesday of each month Next Meeting March 6, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Dr. Kurt Choate Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a Sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required Contact Dr. Kurt Choate, LPC at 918.449.6574 choatek@nsuok.edu Stephanie Miller Stephanie is a counseling intern at Northeastern State University. She is passionate about working with diverse families and clients, now expanding to the LGBTQ+ community and allies. Stephanie has experience with families, children and adolescents. She believes in helping the client identify and achieve their goals through a holistic approach. Contact Stephanie at 918-771-84 or tatom@nsuok.edu to make an appointment. All sessions are free and will be held at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center between 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays or 12:30 and 4:30 p.m. on Saturdays. OSU Tulsa Counseling Center Ladies Social Club Team Trivia Night Second Friday of Every Month Next Meeting March 9th, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Hi, friends! Bar trivia is all the rage around town lately, so join us for some team trivia on March 9! Don't have a team at the ready? No worries! Come solo and we'll make teams! Can't make it right at 6? No worries! What better way to get to know new people than finding out what obscure topics they know a freakish amount about? See you there! Alyssa Pasquini is a mental health counseling intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She is passionate about assisting clients who are a part of the LGBTQQIA+ community who experience a range of concerns including issues surrounding gender identity, sexual/affectional orientation, and mood or anxiety concerns. Appointments with Alyssa can be made by calling the OSU Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 5 94-85 68 . You've got to be a woman to join us, but you certainly don't have to be a lady! The Ladies Social Club at Oklahomans for Equality is a place to make friends, develop community and have fun! LSC provides LGBT women (and our allies!) the opportunity to develop a great support network while also offering an alternative to the bar scene-but don't worry! We'll still gladly enjoy a few adult beverages! Each month features different activities, like game night, craft night, and movie night, and we usually do potluck snacks. Our calendar of events is largely driven by your own input, ladies! You're also welcome to just come and hang out with the other women if that's more your style. GLAAD Media Institute:Telling Your Story: Messaging and Media Tools for Today's Activist Sunday, March 11, 9:30 a.m. 4/24/26, 4:17 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/e2fbb5d75c3a23e8d8ae35b6a70eae8c.pdf a5dda6ef13e035202eaaa6d1199c5265 PDF Text Text OkEq eNews March 7th, 2018 1 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-7th--2018.ht... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq eNews March 7th, 2018 oklahom:ms for equality news In This Issue Tulsa Indigenous & First Nation Support Group LGBTQ Veterans Support & Entertainment Cityscape Home Mortgage GLAAD Media Institute:Telling Your Story Tulsa Artist Fellowship (TAF) March EBA Mixer Paµoir Rental Properf:y Bookkeep ng TMSL 2018 Spring Schedule Council Oak Men's Chorale No Shade for Plus TULSA PROJECT THEATRE Pride Store Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library Amazon Smile First Responders I Let us help you file your 2017tax returns! Amazon Smile Shop Now Kelly Kirby CPA Certified Public Accountant amazonsmile a professional corporation You shop. Amazon gives. (918) 747-5466 4815 S Harvard, Ste 205 Tulsa, OK 74135 admin@kkirby.com www.kkirby.com eatur~l/\,g r ~Lbo~eaux: ~e Get your house in order and help us get our house in order, too! Go to smile.amazon.com for your shopping needs, and Amazon will donate a portion to Oklahomans for Equality! ax 1 ~eraptj Dog ~ OkEq Board Meeting Monthly Meeting 7:00 p.m. Thursday, March 15 Dennis R. Neill Equality Center All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members OkEq Art Exhibition The March Oklahomans for Equality showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature an exhibit of works by Jini Kim, in a show titled "My Rat Problem, Continued." Jini Kim is an artist from Tulsa who received her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting and Drawing in 2014 and is working toward her Master of Fine Arts in 2018. Her paintings are widely collected. Her current body of work combines painting and printmaking on topics of feminism, modern Orientalism and toxic masculinity. The show continues throughout the month. Proudly serving Oklahoma's LGBTQ community since 1982. 3rd Pride Bingo of 2018 March 17th, 2018 621 E 4th Street Tulsa, OK 74120 4/24/26, 4:18 PM �OkEq eNews March 7th, 2018 2 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-7th--2018.ht... Tulsa PRIDE BINGO is the best bingo EVER The beautiful and glamorous Nicole Carrington will fly in from Vegas, and she has invited Rainbow Granny and Trailer Trash Teresa to join her for our Bingo Bash. DJ Alex says "get your lip sync selections ready." $20 for general admission $30 Adult Beverage admission includes 3 drink tickets $225 Table for 8 people which includes open bar for your table @ the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Meet our March Volunteer of the Month Ethan Jameson Ethan started volunteering because he had used the services at the center and was inspired to give back. He enjoys being a part of something bigger than himself and supporting a place that reflects his personal beliefs. Ethan also enjoys the chance to work with other volunteers and staff. Family Ties Family Ties is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBT parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Family Ties contact andy@grimesco.net Challenging Beliefs in Nontraditional Relat ions hips 1st & 3rd Monday of each month 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Tulsa Indigenous & First Nation Support Group First & Third Thursday of every month Next Meeting March 15, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Tulsa Indigenous \ \ l //; This therapeutic discussion group provides a haven for individuals who engage in nontraditional relationship structures, with a focus on internal and social stigmas, personal belief systems, and the struggles surrounding this population. This group is open to individuals who take part in ethically nonmonogamous relationships (polyamory, swinging) and kink relationships. The Oklahoma Poly Network is a proud supporter of this group. Sara Griffey is a Clinical Counseling intern with Bellevue University. She has experience working with LGBT+ clients, homeless youth, individuals struggling with mood disorders, anxiety, and trauma. She currently works with survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. She welcomes the opportunity to work with persons with concerns related to nontraditional relationships (polyamory, kink, etc.), as well as the other areas listed above. She is passionate about advocacy and public policy in order to ensure that proper treatment is available for any individual seeking services. Live Free! Coming Out Worksh op & First Nation Support Group Indian or Indian at Heart 4/24/26, 4:18 PM �OkEq eNews March 7th, 2018 3 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-7th--2018.ht... ........... I/ I f \ \ First and Third Thursday of every month 7pm at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 6:30-7:30 p.m. LGBTQ Veterans Support & Entertainment First & Third Tuesday of each month Next Meeting March 20, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Are you planning to come out? Maybe you have just recently come out? Join us for a coming out discussion group meeting in the History Project Room. It's free! This course is designed for individuals coming to terms with their sexuality with presentations on how to come out to family, friends, and co-workers. Question and answer session in a supportive and informed environment. It is a safe space to share experiences about coming out and discuss topics as it relates to doing so. By sharing struggles and victories the group allows those newly coming out and who have been out for a while to learn from others. All are welcome to join in the discussion whether Lesbian, Gay, Bi, or Trans. Please contact ComingOut@OkEq.org or call 918-743-4297 Sara Griffey is a Clinical Counseling intern with Bellevue University. She has experience working with LGBT+ clients, homeless youth, individuals struggling with mood disorders, anxiety, and trauma. She currently works with survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. She welcomes the opportunity to work with persons with concerns related to nontraditional relationships (polyamory, kink, etc.), as well as the other areas listed above. She is passionate about advocacy and public policy in order to ensure that proper treatment is available for any individual seeking services. Lawyer in the Library March 14 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Lawyer in the Library is an opportunity to meet with a lawyer about topics such as family law (divorce, paternity, custody and child support), landlord/tenant disputes, estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment is necessary. Counseling Services Ladies Social Club Team Trivia Night Counselors are donating their services to Oklahomans for Equality. Please be patient when setting up appointment times. It can take up to 2 weeks for them to find an available time to see you. Second Friday of Every Month 4/24/26, 4:18 PM �OkEq eNews March 7th, 2018 4 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-7th--2018.ht... Next Meeting March 9th, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Hi, friends! Bar trivia is all the rage around town lately, so join us for some team trivia on March 9! Don't have a team at the ready? No worries! Come solo and we'll make teams! Can't make it right at 6? No worries! What better way to get to know new people than finding out what obscure topics they know a freakish amount about? See you there! You've got to be a woman to join us, but you certainly don't have to be a lady! Dr. Kurt Choate The Ladies Social Club at Oklahomans for Equality is a place to make friends, develop community and have fun! LSC provides LGBT women (and our allies!) the opportunity to develop a great support network while also offering an alternative to the bar scene-but don't worry! We'll still gladly enjoy a few adult beverages! Each month features different activities, like game night, craft night, and movie night, and we usually do potluck snacks. Our calendar of events is largely driven by your own input, ladies! You're also welcome to just come and hang out with the other women if that's more your style. GLAAD Media Institute:Telling Your Story: Messaging and Media Tools for Today's Activist Sunday, March 11, 9:30 a.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a Sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required Contact Dr. Kurt Choate, LPC at 918.449.6574 choatek@nsuok.edu Participants will understand how to get a message of inclusion and acceptance across effectively in the mainstream media narrative about the LGBTQ community. Equipped with GLAAD's Accelerating Acceptance data, GLAAD will work with you to reach and teach the movable middle about the LGBTQ community through a personal lens, yours. Topics include LGBTQ acceptance, understanding media mentality, speaking to your audience, messaging and framing the issue, social media basics, and interview techniques. Breakfast, lunch, and refreshments will be served at this training. Register Here Stephanie Miller Tulsa Artist Fellowship (TAF) presents Visiting Artist Series Stephanie is a counseling intern at Northeastern State University. She is passionate about working with diverse families and clients, now expanding to the LGBTQ+ community and allies. Stephanie has experience with families, children and adolescents. She believes in helping the client identify and achieve their goals through a holistic approach. Wednesday, March 14, 7:30 p.m. Woody Guthrie Center 102 E. MB Brady St., Tulsa OK 74103 Thursday, March 15, 7:30 p.m. Magic City Books 221 E. Archer St., Tulsa, OK 74103 Friday, March 16, 7:30 p.m. Fly Loft 117 N. Boston Ave., Tulsa, OK 74103 Contact Stephanie at 918-771-84 or tatom@nsuok.edu to make an appointment. All sessions are free and will be held at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center between 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays or 12:30 and 4:30 p.m. on Saturdays. The Tulsa Artist Fellowship (TAF) will host four guest artists for a three-day presentation of works and works-in-progress Wednesday, March 14 - Friday, March 16, 2018. The guests range from authors to playwrights participating in various events that will be moderated by Tulsa Artist Fellows. "TAF Fellows join the Tulsa Arts community from various parts of the country," said Julia White, program manager at TAF. "In addition to moving their practice to Tulsa as part of the fellowship, we are always excited when we have the opportunity to bring the fellows' expansive networks and talented colleagues to visit our community. It's even more exciting when local artists and actors are involved in some way. This collaboration really speaks to the program's efforts to enhance our already burgeoning Arts community." OSU Tulsa Counseling Center The performances and readings will take place at multiple locations over the 3-day series. TAF guest artists and writer-performers Taji Senior and Jesus I. Valles, both coming from Austin, TX, will share two solo performance works-in-progress at the Woody Guthrie Center on Wednesday, March 14, beginning 7:30 p.m. The event, titled ¡Yo Solo!, will examine race, identity, politics, citizenship, documentation, and sexuality in America. TAF Fellow Adrienne Dawes will moderate a brief discussion after the performance. Linda Allegro, project director of New Sanctuary Tulsa, will also join the panel discussion. Jesus I. Valles During a joint presentation, visiting authors Matthew Baker and Lee Conell will read excerpts from their most recent works "Hybrid Creatures" and "Subcortical," respectively, at Magic City Books on Thursday, March 15, beginning at 7:30 p.m. Baker currently resides in New York City where he teaches at New York University. Conell is a visiting writer at the University of the South in Tennessee. The conversation, in partnership with Magic City Books, will be moderated by TAF Fellow Simon Han. TAF Fellow Adrienne Dawes will close out the series with a reading of her new play-in-progress "Teen Dad" at Fly Loft on Friday, March 16, beginning at 7:30 p.m. "Teen Dad" is a comedic exploration of trauma and recovery in a mixed race Black and Latinx family. The cast will feature guest artists Taji Senior and Jesus I. Valles, as well as local actors Kia Dorsey, Viviana Goodwin and Phetote Mshairi. All events are free and open to the public. To find out more information, visit TAF Facebook events and visit www.tulsaartistfellowship.org About Tulsa Artist Fellowship: Established by the George Kaiser Family Foundation in 2015, the Tulsa Artist Fellowship provides visual and literary artists with the time and space to create. EBA Mixer Alyssa Pasquini is a mental health counseling intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She is passionate about assisting clients who are a part of the LGBTQQIA+ community who experience a range of concerns including issues surrounding gender identity, sexual/affectional orientation, and mood or anxiety concerns. Appointments with Alyssa can be made by calling the OSU Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 5 94-85 68 . Wednesday, March 21, 6:00 p.m. Hosted by Southern Hills Veterinary Hospital 2242 E 56th Place Tulsa, OK 741306 The entire team of professionals at Southern Hills Veterinary Hospital is dedicated to improving the quality of life and health of your pet. Dr. Rodney Robards and his medical staff provide our clients and their pets the most knowledgeable, informed, and compassionate veterinary care available today. We specialize in nutritional counseling, emergency services, and boarding. In addition our facility is equipped with laser therapy and surgery, digital radiology, and an in-house laboratory. Our office is located in Tulsa and serves the surrounding communities. Southern Hills Veterinary Hospital is a full service animal hospital that has been in business since 1956. Our animal hospital was founded on the principle that relationships matter. Not only do we offer first rate pet care, we also try to provide a comfortable, kid-friendly, and calm environment so your pet and family can 4/24/26, 4:18 PM �OkEq eNews March 7th, 2018 5 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-7th--2018.ht... have an enjoyable experience. Our goal is to go the extra mile to care for your family pet. Dedicated to excellence in pet care, we give each animal the same care that we would give members of our own family. Visit Southern Hills Veterinary Hospital Online. Southern H, s VETERINARY HOSPITAL Amanda Rogers is a mental health counseling intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She welcomes the opportunity to work with persons with concerns related to gender identity, sexual or affectional orientation, relationship issues, mood/anxiety concerns and trauma. She is passionate about social justice and working with the LGBTQQIA+ community. Appointments can be scheduled with Amanda by calling the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at 918-594-8568 . You can join the EBA online, at one of our mixers or business meetings, or fill out and application at the Dennis R Neill Equality Center. E UALITY Business Alliance Temple Hull is a mental health counseling intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She has experience counseling transgender, bisexual, lesbian, gay and asexual persons, and looks forward to working with all individuals represented in the bright colors of the rainbow flag. Appointments with Temple can be made by calling the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at 918-594-8568. The Equality Business Alliance networking mixers are terrific venues for you to meet prospective clients. Mixers are open to non-members as well as EBA members. Be sure to bring business cards, business information, brochures, etc. Hosting a networking mixer is a great way to showcase your business. You may host at your establishment or use the Equality Center. If you would like to host a mixer: please send an email to jose.vega@okeq.org for more information. TMSL 2018 Spring Schedule Indian Springs Softball Complex 13600 S 145th E Ave, Broken Arrow, OK 74011 Hey TMSL members! With the 2018 spring season right around the corner, we have some news for you. WE'RE MOVING! You read right - we will be moving our league to the Indian Springs Softball Complex this season. We look forward to a fun season and welcome all skill levels. And if you're worried about not having a team, don't fret - we will help you find one. Registration is open, and the cost is $50/ player. News flash: This fee also makes you an active voting member of Oklahomans for Equality! So spread the word, grab your friends, and sign up today! 2018 Spring Schedule ( 11am-2pm game times): March 11- Field Day more info soon March 25 - Opening Day April 8, 15, 22, 29 May 6, 20 June 3 - Final Day For more information visit the website at www.tulsametrosoftball.com Council Oak Men's Chorale is looking for new choir members for their 20th Anniversary concert season! Rehearsals are each Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. Fellowship Congregational Church 2900 S. Harvard Ave., Tulsa, OK 74114 Merrill Reiter, M.S., is in the Counseling Psychology Doctoral Program at Oklahoma State University. She is a mental health counselor at OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. Merrill is passionate about social justice, advocacy and counseling. She enjoys working with people of all identities and strives to make her sessions a safe place for all clients. She has experience working with LGBTQ+ people and welcomes the opportunity to work with persons with concerns related to sexual or affectional orientation, gender identity, mood/anxiety, depression, self-injury, death/grief, and those experiencing major changes or transitions in life. Appointments with Merrill can be made by calling the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 594-8568 Concert: June 14 and 15, 8 p.m. Lynn Riggs Black Box Theater, Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 4/24/26, 4:18 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/82f62fbcccf5f2095d337c3375cdf36a.pdf 2e6858bc3d61d61f01d77f1f67874e1b PDF Text Text OkEq eNews March 8th, 2018 1 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-8th--2018.ht... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq eNews e news oklahom:ms for equality Call to Action Oklahomans for Equality asks you to please call your Oklahoma State Senator and ask them to vote NO on Senator Greg Treat's SB 1140. Click here to find your senator March 8th, 2018 In This Issue Call to Action Kelly Kirby CPA Jolt Bowling Tournament A Fantastic Woman 2018 Equality Gala Pride Bingo March Volunteer of the Month Tulsa Indigenous & First Nation Support Group LGBTQ Veterans Support & Entertainment Cityscape Home Mortgage Reasons why this is a bad bill for Oklahoma and bad for our children who are in the care of the state. Ladies Social Club GLAAD Media Institute:Telling Your Story 1) It would allow private agencies to make a policy where they would NEVER certify or train prospective and adoptive parents as long as they claim they don't meet their "moral" or "religious" evaluations. Faith based agencies funded by your tax dollars could refuse to allow same sex couples to foster parent or adopt. 2) It would allow private agencies to make a policy where they would NEVER even ATTEMPT to find a home for children in shelters and group homes who identified as LGBTQ, or are considered "medically fragile", or have a disability as long as the agencies claim it's for "moral" or "religious" reasons. 3) It would PROHIBIT DHS from being able to intervene and contract with someone else who was willing to provide a family for LGBTQ youth in state care, regardless of "moral" or "religious" reasons. The bill is here In addition to calling your senator please call and email the following senators and ask them to vote NO on SB 1140. Tulsa Artist Fellowship (TAF) March EBA Mixer TMSL 2018 Spring Schedule Council Oak Men's Chorale No Shade for Plus TULSA PROJECT THEATRE Pride Store Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library Amazon Smile First Responders I.C.A.O. Coronation XI Senator Mike Schulz 2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Rm. 422 Oklahoma City, OK 73105 (405) 521-5612 schulz@oksenate.gov Senator Greg Treat 2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Rm. 418 Oklahoma City, OK 73105 (405) 521-5632 Treat@oksenate.gov Senator Mark Allen 2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Rm. 234 Oklahoma City, OK 73105 (405) 521-5576 allen@oksenate.gov Senator Micheal Bergstrom 2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Rm. 428B Oklahoma City, OK 73105 (405) 521-5561 bergstrom@oksenate.gov Senator Stephanie Bice 2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Room 424A Oklahoma City, OK 73105 (405) 521-5592 bice@oksenate.gov Amazon Smile Shop Now Get your house in order and help us get our house in order, too! Go to smile.amazon.com for your shopping needs, and Amazon will donate a portion to Oklahomans for Equality! amazons ....._,, mile You shop. Amazon gives. OkEq Board Meeting Monthly Meeting 7:00 p.m. Thursday, March 15 Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Senator Larry Boggs 2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Rm. 530 Oklahoma City, OK 73105 (405) 521-5604 boggs@oksenate.gov All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members Senator Bill Brown 2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Rm. 232 Oklahoma City, OK 73105 (405) 521-5602 brownb@oksenate.gov The March Oklahomans for Equality showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature an exhibit of works by Jini Kim, in a show titled "My Rat Problem, Continued." Senator Julie Daniels 2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Rm. 531 Oklahoma City, OK 73105 (405) 521-5634 daniels@oksenate.gov Senator Kim David 2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Rm. 537 Oklahoma City, OK 73105 (405) 521-5590 david@oksenate.gov Senator Tom Dugger 2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Rm. 529A Oklahoma City, OK 73105 OkEq Art Exhibition Jini Kim is an artist from Tulsa who received her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting and Drawing in 2014 and is working toward her Master of Fine Arts in 2018. Her paintings are widely collected. Her current body of work combines painting and printmaking on topics of feminism, modern Orientalism and toxic masculinity. The show continues throughout the month. 4/24/26, 4:18 PM �OkEq eNews March 8th, 2018 2 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-8th--2018.ht... 405.521.5572 dugger@oksenate.gov Senator Eddie Fields 2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Rm. 526 Oklahoma City, OK 73105 (405) 521-5581 efields@oksenate.gov }'ayx.oir Rental I Family Ties Properfy Boolk n9 I &,QC> Let us help you file your 2017tax returns! Kelly Kirby CPA Family Ties is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBT parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Family Ties contact andy@grimesco.net Challenging Beliefs in Nontraditional Relat ions hips Certified Public Accountant a professional corporation (918) 747-5466 4815 S Harvard, Ste 205 Tulsa, OK 74135 admin@kkirby.com www.kkirby.com eatur~V\,g r viLbo~eau,>c vie ax. 1 vie rap tj Dog Proudly serving Oklahoma's LGBTQ community since 1982. 1st & 3rd Monday of each month 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. This therapeutic discussion group provides a haven for individuals who engage in nontraditional relationship structures, with a focus on internal and social stigmas, personal belief systems, and the struggles surrounding this population. This group is open to individuals who take part in ethically nonmonogamous relationships (polyamory, swinging) and kink relationships. The Oklahoma Poly Network is a proud supporter of this group. Sara Griffey is a Clinical Counseling intern with Bellevue University. She has experience working with LGBT+ clients, homeless youth, individuals struggling with mood disorders, anxiety, and trauma. She currently works with survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. She welcomes the opportunity to work with persons with concerns related to nontraditional relationships (polyamory, kink, etc.), as well as the other areas listed above. She is passionate about advocacy and public policy in order to ensure that proper treatment is available for any individual seeking services. Live Free! Coming Out Worksh op GRAB YOUR 4/24/26, 4:18 PM �OkEq eNews March 8th, 2018 3 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-8th--2018.ht... BALL5! And you could win some money doing it! Corne join us at Sheridan Lanes on Friday March 9th for some bowling fun and support the JOLT bowling tournament. You don't need to know how to bowl to have a great time. For $20, you get 3 games of bowling and free shoe rental. You also get chances to win money and cool door prizes plus have a great time with your friends! Arrive at Sheridan Lanes at 31 st and Sheridan at 7:30 PM to get your shoes and pick your lanes. Bowling will start at 8:00 PM. A Fantastic Woman Friday, March 9 2:30 & 7:30 p.m. Circle Cinema 10 S. Lewis Ave., Tulsa, OK 74104 Oscar Winner - Best Foreign Language Film (Chile) Purchase Tickets Here Marina, a young waitress and aspiring singer, and Orlando, an executive who is 20 years her senior, are in love and planning for their future. After experiencing his shocking death, Marina is left unable to mourn as she deals with doctors, police officers, and Orlando's own family who view her with suspicion and distrust, based solely on the basis of her being a trans woman. After being denied her apartment and her dog, she is prohibited from attending Orlando's funeral, a final blow that strengthens Marina's resolve to speak her mind, follow her heart, and exercise her right to mourn her lost love. Featuring a tour de force performance by Daniela Vega, winner of the Best Actress award from the Fenix Film Awards. 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 6:30-7:30 p.m. Are you planning to come out? Maybe you have just recently come out? Join us for a coming out discussion group meeting in the History Project Room. It's free! This course is designed for individuals coming to terms with their sexuality with presentations on how to come out to family, friends, and co-workers. Question and answer session in a supportive and informed environment. It is a safe space to share experiences about coming out and discuss topics as it relates to doing so. By sharing struggles and victories the group allows those newly coming out and who have been out for a while to learn from others. All are welcome to join in the discussion whether Lesbian, Gay, Bi, or Trans. Please contact ComingOut@OkEq.org or call 918-743-4297 Sara Griffey is a Clinical Counseling intern with Bellevue University. She has experience working with LGBT+ clients, homeless youth, individuals struggling with mood disorders, anxiety, and trauma. She currently works with survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. She welcomes the opportunity to work with persons with concerns related to nontraditional relationships (polyamory, kink, etc.), as well as the other areas listed above. She is passionate about advocacy and public policy in order to ensure that proper treatment is available for any individual seeking services. Lawyer in the Library March 14 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Lawyer in the Library is an opportunity to meet with a lawyer about topics such as family law (divorce, paternity, custody and child support), landlord/tenant disputes, estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment is necessary. Counseling Services Counselors are donating their services to Oklahomans for Equality. Please be patient when setting up appointment times. It can take up to 2 weeks for them to find an available time to see you. 4/24/26, 4:18 PM �OkEq eNews March 8th, 2018 4 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-8th--2018.ht... Dr. Kurt Choate Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a Sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required Contact Dr. Kurt Choate, LPC at 918.449.6574 choatek@nsuok.edu 2018 Equality Gala Saturday, April 21, 6:30 p.m. Cox Business Center 100 Civic Center Tulsa, OK 74103 Sponsorship's and tickets available now --------- Stephanie Miller Stephanie is a counseling intern at Northeastern State University. She is passionate about working with diverse families and clients, now expanding to the LGBTQ+ community and allies. Stephanie has experience with families, children and adolescents. She believes in helping the client identify and achieve their goals through a holistic approach. oklahomans for equality Contact Stephanie at 918-771-84 or tatom@nsuok.edu to make an appointment. All sessions are free and will be held at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center between 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays or 12:30 and 4:30 p.m. on Saturdays. OSU Tulsa Counseling Center 3rd Pride Bingo of 2018 Alyssa Pasquini is a mental health counseling intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She is passionate about assisting clients who are a part of the LGBTQQIA+ community who experience a range of concerns including issues surrounding gender identity, sexual/affectional orientation, and mood or anxiety concerns. Appointments with Alyssa can be made by calling the OSU Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 5 94-85 68 . March 17th, 2018 621 E 4th Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Tulsa PRIDE BINGO is the best bingo EVER The beautiful and glamorous Nicole Carrington will fly in from Vegas, and she has invited Rainbow Granny and Trailer Trash Teresa to join her for our Bingo Bash. DJ Alex says "get your lip sync selections ready." $20 for general admission $30 Adult Beverage admission includes 3 drink tickets $225 Table for 8 people which includes open bar for your table @ the Dennis R, Neill Equality Center Meet our March Volunteer of the Month Ethan Jameson Ethan started volunteering because he had used the services at the center and was inspired to give back. He enjoys being a part of something bigger than himself and supporting a place that reflects his personal beliefs. Ethan also enjoys the chance to work with other volunteers and staff. 4/24/26, 4:18 PM �OkEq eNews March 8th, 2018 5 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-8th--2018.ht... Amanda Rogers is a mental health counseling intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She welcomes the opportunity to work with persons with concerns related to gender identity, sexual or affectional orientation, relationship issues, mood/anxiety concerns and trauma. She is passionate about social justice and working with the LGBTQQIA+ community. Appointments can be scheduled with Amanda by calling the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at 918-594-8568 . Tulsa Indigenous & First Nation Support Group First & Third Thursday of every month Next Meeting March 15, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Temple Hull is a mental health counseling intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She has experience counseling transgender, bisexual, lesbian, gay and asexual persons, and looks forward to working with all individuals represented in the bright colors of the rainbow flag. Appointments with Temple can be made by calling the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at 918-594-8568. Merrill Reiter, M.S., is in the Counseling Psychology Doctoral Program at Oklahoma State University. She is a mental health counselor at OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. Merrill is passionate about social justice, advocacy and counseling. She enjoys working with people of all identities and strives to make her sessions a safe place for all clients. She has experience working with LGBTQ+ people and welcomes the opportunity to work with persons with concerns related to sexual or affectional orientation, gender identity, mood/anxiety, depression, self-injury, death/grief, and those experiencing major changes or transitions in life. Appointments with Merrill can be made by calling the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 594-8568 4/24/26, 4:18 PM �OkEq eNews March 8th, 2018 6 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-8th--2018.ht... Tulsa Indigenous \ \ l //; & First Nation Support Group Kathy Kavanaugh is a doctoral counseling psychology intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She is dedicated to working with clients of all identities (including all sexual and affectional orientations, gender identities, races, ethnicities, and ages) from a multicultural perspective. Kathy works with clients to address concerns regarding anxiety, mood, sexual and gender identity development, and overall personal enrichment. To schedule an appointment with Kathy, please contact the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 594-8568. Indian or Indian at Heart ----- ............ I/ I f \ \ First and Third Thursday of every month 7pm at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Cente r LGBTQ Veterans Support & Entertainment First & Third Tuesday of each month Next Meeting March 20, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Mark Taracuk, MSEd, NCC is a doctoral student in counseling psychology at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. He received his master's degree in counseling from Indiana University and is a National Certified Counselor. Mark has past experience working with members of the LGBTQ+ community on a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, spiritual concerns, trauma, intimate partner violence, and concerns related to gender identity. Appointments with Mark can be made by calling the OSU Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 594-8568. Jennie Martin is a Licensed Professional Counselor - Candidate and Counseling Psychology Doctoral Intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She enjoys working with LGBTQQIA+ community members on a wide variety of topics including relationship/family concerns, body image, community advocacy, religiosity/spirituality concerns, trauma, and more. She has experience with family and couples counseling and is passionate about advocating for social justice. Appointments can be scheduled with Jennie by calling the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at 918-594-8568. 4/24/26, 4:18 PM �OkEq eNews March 8th, 2018 7 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-8th--2018.ht... Non-Binary Support Group 3rd Tuesday of each month 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. A new support group for folks who identify with non-binary genders, including but not limited to, genderqueer, genderfluid, agender, bigender, neutrois, genderflux, and more. This group will be a safe space to discuss our identities, receive support, and build a strong non-binary community in Tulsa. For information contact Vic Wiener at vfwiener@gmail.com Southern Pride Drum Group Every Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Ladies Social Club Team Trivia Night Second Friday of Every Month Next Meeting March 9th, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Hi, friends! Bar trivia is all the rage around town lately, so join us for some team trivia on March 9! Don't have a team at the ready? No worries! Come solo and we'll make teams! Can't make it right at 6? No worries! What better way to get to know new people than finding out what obscure topics they know a freakish amount about? See you there! The Southern Pride Drum Group is the only such group of its kind in the world, being the only drum group composed of mainly 2 spirit (GLBT Native) members and their families. They have traveled across the U.S. and Canada singing for powwows, gatherings and Pride events for more than 10 years, with more than 100 years of combined experience singing at the drum. They seek to teach drumming and singing and drum etiquette at the Equality Center in Tulsa and to add to their tight-knit drum family. You've got to be a woman to join us, but you certainly don't have to be a lady! The Ladies Social Club at Oklahomans for Equality is a place to make friends, develop community and have fun! LSC provides LGBT women (and our allies!) the opportunity to develop a great support network while also offering an alternative to the bar scene-but don't worry! We'll still gladly enjoy a few adult beverages! Each month features different activities, like game night, craft night, and movie night, and we usually do potluck snacks. Our calendar of events is largely driven by your own input, ladies! You're also welcome to just come and hang out with the other women if that's more your style. GLAAD Media Institute:Telling Your Story: Messaging and Media Tools for Today's Activist Sunday, March 11, 9:30 a.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Free Yoga Class at OKEQ Mondays 5:45 - 6:45 p.m. Participants will understand how to get a message of inclusion and acceptance across effectively in the mainstream media narrative about the LGBTQ community. Equipped with GLAAD's Accelerating Acceptance data, GLAAD will work with you to reach and teach the movable middle about the LGBTQ community through a personal lens, yours. Topics include LGBTQ acceptance, understanding media mentality, speaking to your audience, messaging and framing the issue, social media basics, and interview techniques. Enjoy a free class! These 60-minute, free Community Yoga classes are open to everyone of all levels. Each class is mindfully crafted to prepare the body for a peak pose in the arm balance, inversion, backbend or twist family. This class will connect the mind, body, and spirit through movement and breath. Breakfast, lunch, and refreshments will be served at this training. Register Here Tulsa Artist Fellowship (TAF) presents Visiting Artist Series Wednesday, March 14, 7:30 p.m. Woody Guthrie Center 102 E. MB Brady St., Tulsa OK 74103 Thursday, March 15, 7:30 p.m. Magic City Books 221 E. Archer St., Tulsa, OK 74103 SOS Group Mondays 7:00 pm This open Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) Recovery and Sobriety Group meets every Monday at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information, visit www.SOSTulsa.org Friday, March 16, 7:30 p.m. Fly Loft 117 N. Boston Ave., Tulsa, OK 74103 The Tulsa Artist Fellowship (TAF) will host four guest artists for a three-day presentation of works and works-in-progress Wednesday, March 14 - Friday, March 16, 2018. The guests range from authors to playwrights participating in various events that will be moderated by Tulsa Artist Fellows. "TAF Fellows join the Tulsa Arts community from various parts of the country," said Julia White, program manager at TAF. "In addition to moving their practice to Tulsa as part of the fellowship, we are always excited when we have the opportunity to bring the fellows' expansive networks and talented colleagues to visit our community. It's even more exciting when local artists and actors are involved in some way. This collaboration really speaks to the program's efforts to enhance our already burgeoning Arts community." Asexual Meeting 2nd & 4th Tuesday of every month 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. It's the A in LGBTQA. Come join us for an affirming, open discussion at this peer-led group for individuals 18 and over who 4/24/26, 4:18 PM �OkEq eNews March 8th, 2018 8 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-8th--2018.ht... The performances and readings will take place at multiple locations over the 3-day series. TAF guest artists and writer-performers Taji Senior and Jesus I. Valles, both coming from Austin, TX, will share two solo performance works-in-progress at the Woody Guthrie Center on Wednesday, March 14, beginning 7:30 p.m. The event, titled ¡Yo Solo!, will examine race, identity, politics, citizenship, documentation, and sexuality in America. TAF Fellow Adrienne Dawes will moderate a brief discussion after the performance. Linda Allegro, project director of New Sanctuary Tulsa, will also join the panel discussion. During a joint presentation, visiting authors Matthew Baker and Lee Conell will read excerpts from their most recent works "Hybrid Creatures" and "Subcortical," respectively, at Magic City Books on Thursday, March 15, beginning at 7:30 p.m. Baker currently resides in New York City where he teaches at New York University. Conell is a visiting writer at the University of the South in Tennessee. The conversation, in partnership with Magic City Books, will be moderated by TAF Fellow Simon Han. TAF Fellow Adrienne Dawes will close out the series with a reading of her new play-inJesus I. Valles progress "Teen Dad" at Fly Loft on Friday, March 16, beginning at 7:30 p.m. "Teen Dad" is a comedic exploration of trauma and recovery in a mixed race Black and Latinx family. The cast will feature guest artists Taji Senior and Jesus I. Valles, as well as local actors Kia Dorsey, Viviana Goodwin and Phetote Mshairi. All events are free and open to the public. To find out more information, visit TAF Facebook events and visit www.tulsaartistfellowship.org About Tulsa Artist Fellowship: Established by the George Kaiser Family Foundation in 2015, the Tulsa Artist Fellowship provides visual and literary artists with the time and space to create. EBA Mixer identify as asexual or are interested in discussing asexual issues. This a place for asexuals to form community. Be a part of the first Tulsa asexual group. Asexuality can be defined in many different ways. Some of us identify as asexual because we are not interested in intercourse, but still want other forms of sex. Some of us identify as asexual because we cannot get sexually aroused. Others may identify as asexual because we are never attracted to anyone sexually. Some of us are in relationships with the opposite sex, some with the same sex, and others remain unattached our entire lives. Brought to You Bi the Letter B 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 21, 6:00 p.m. Hosted by Southern Hills Veterinary Hospital 2242 E 56th Place Tulsa, OK 741306 The entire team of professionals at Southern Hills Veterinary Hospital is dedicated to improving the quality of life and health of your pet. Dr. Rodney Robards and his medical staff provide our clients and their pets the most knowledgeable, informed, and compassionate veterinary care available today. We specialize in nutritional counseling, emergency services, and boarding. In addition our facility is equipped with laser therapy and surgery, digital radiology, and an in-house laboratory. Our office is located in Tulsa and serves the surrounding communities. Southern Hills Veterinary Hospital is a full service animal hospital that has been in business since 1956. Our animal hospital was founded on the principle that relationships matter. Not only do we offer first rate pet care, we also try to provide a comfortable, kid-friendly, and calm environment so your pet and family can have an enjoyable experience. Our goal is to go the extra mile to care for your family pet. Dedicated to excellence in pet care, we give each animal the same care that we would give members of our own family. Visit Southern Hills Veterinary Hospital Online. Southern Hi s VETERINARY HOSPITAL Bisexual support group at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Tell all your friends. The group is open to all bi/pan/queer/ fluid+ folks and their allies. Facilitators Colton & Haley No Shade for Plus Every Tuesday 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. A new support group to bring together people who have found they are HIV positive and those who have been living with HIV for many years. The group will provide support, Education, Social activities and so much more. The group will be here at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center to provide a safe place to discuss issues and meet other people who are navigating their lives being PLUS. You can join the EBA online, at one of our mixers or business meetings, or fill out and application at the Dennis R Neill Equality Center. SAGE Tulsa (Service & Advocacy for GLBT Elders) Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan 4/24/26, 4:18 PM �OkEq eNews March 8th, 2018 9 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-8th--2018.ht... E UALITY Business Alliance Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 The Equality Business Alliance networking mixers are terrific venues for you to meet prospective clients. Mixers are open to non-members as well as EBA members. Be sure to bring business cards, business information, brochures, etc. Hosting a networking mixer is a great way to showcase your business. You may host at your establishment or use the Equality Center. If you would like to host a mixer: please send an email to jose.vega@okeq.org for more information. Tulsa Writers, Ink. TMSL 2018 Spring Schedule 1st & 3rd Saturday of each month 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Indian Springs Softball Complex 13600 S 145th E Ave, Broken Arrow, OK 74011 Hey TMSL members! With the 2018 spring season right around the corner, we have some news for you. WE'RE MOVING! You read right - we will be moving our league to the Indian Springs Softball Complex this season. We look forward to a fun season and welcome all skill levels. And if you're worried about not having a team, don't fret - we will help you find one. Registration is open, and the cost is $50/ player. News flash: This fee also makes you an active voting member of Oklahomans for Equality! So spread the word, grab your friends, and sign up today! 2018 Spring Schedule ( 11am-2pm game times): March 11- Field Day more info soon March 25 - Opening Day April 8, 15, 22, 29 May 6, 20 June 3 - Final Day An LGBT inclusive group of writers providing support and resources to authors and writers regardless of where they are in their writing career. v Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. For more information visit the website at www.tulsametrosoftball.com (First time interview required before attending) Email alex.wade@okeq.org The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. Council Oak Men's Chorale is looking for new choir members for their 20th Anniversary concert season! Rehearsals are each Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. Fellowship Congregational Church 2900 S. Harvard Ave., Tulsa, OK 74114 Lambda Al-Anon Group Every Friday 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Concert: June 14 and 15, 8 p.m. Lynn Riggs Black Box Theater, Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 SPECIAL BONUS CONCERT: Thursday, June 21, with the Turtle Creek Chorale from Dallas. Stay tuned for more details! Contact us at counciloak.org or on Facebook ! HE (oVN(I~ oAK MEN'S Survivors of Incest Anonymous Every Saturday 12:00 - 2:30 p.m. SIA strives to empower those who have survived childhood sexual abuse (who are not abusing any child), who want to become survivors and thrivers. For more information, visit siawso.org (HoRA~E Game Night Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno 4/24/26, 4:18 PM �OkEq eNews March 8th, 2018 10 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-8th--2018.ht... No Shade for Plus Every Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 A new support group to bring together people who have found they are HIV positive and those who have been living with HIV for many years. The group will provide support, education, social activities and so much more. The group will be here at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center to provide a safe place to discuss issues and meet other people who are navigating their lives being PLUS. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Room Rentals The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has many spaces for your next meeting or event. To check dates, reserve a space for your next event or receive pricing information, contact olivia.cotter@okeq.org Stop by for a quick view of the Event Center and pick up a space rental sheet. EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and community. Tulsa Project Theatre Season 2017-2018 Tulsa Performing Arts Center - Charles E. Norman Theatre 110 E 2nd St, Tulsa, OK 74103 Tulsa Project Theatre (TPT), the city's only theatre company operating under an Actors Equity Association (AEA) contract, and has announced its 2017-2018 season. Three of the season's productions are in collaboration with other AEA affiliates - two from Oklahoma City and one with whom fans of the hit TV shows, Big Bang Theory and Speechless, may be familiar. In February 2018, TPT returns to the intimate Norman Theatre at the Tulsa PAC to present the Regional Premiere of John Ross Bowie's FOUR CHORDS AND A GUN. This brand new non-musical play centers on the iconic punk band, The Ramones, as they record their fifth album with eccentric music producer, Phil Spector. Focusing on the period in 1979-1980 when the band stood on the edge of breaking out, and Spector needed a hit, this intense black comedy sheds light on an important and overlooked moment in rock history. FOUR CHORDS AND A GUN was written by actor and comedian John Ross Bowie, best known for his role as Barry Kripke in the CBS show THE BIG BANG THEORY and currently as Jimmy Dimeo on the ABC show SPEECHLESS. FOUR CHORDS AND A GUN runs February 16-25, 2018. Workforce Oklahoma Access Point Open every day Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-by-step instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center TICK...TICK...BOOM! is an autobiographical musical by Jonathan Larson, the late Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Awardwinning composer of Rent, which tells the story of a composer and the sacrifices he made to achieve his big break, eventually leading to a Broadway blockbuster. His girlfriend wants to get married and move out of the city, his best friend is making big bucks on Madison Avenue and, yet, Jon is still waiting tables and trying to write the great American rock musical. Set in 1990, this compelling story of personal discovery embraces the universal ideal of holding onto your dreams through life's most difficult challenges. Before RENT, there was TICK...TICK...BOOM! The production will run for a weekend in Oklahoma City before arriving in Tulsa for a limited run on April 27 - 29, 2018. Tulsa Project Theatre will close its seventh season in the Liddy Doenges Theatre with another Oklahoma Premiere of the rock opera LIZZIE, set to run July 13-22, 2018. On a sweltering summer morning in 1892, in a small new England city, a prominent business man and his wife were brutally axed to death in their home. Their youngest daughter, Lizzie Borden was the prime suspect and her trial was a coast-to-coast media sensation. LIZZIE features four women fronting a six-piece rock band. LIZZIE is sex, rage, betrayal, blood, murder, and American mythology set to a scorching rock score. Visit www.tulsaprojecttheatre.com for more information Equality Center Pride Store These ruby slippers can be found at the OKEQ Pride Store. Tapping the heels together may not bring you home but they will make any outfit magical! Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Friday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 7 pm Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. Intimate Partner Violence & Sexual Assault Survivor Support Group 1st Wednesday of each month 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Domestic violence is the use of physical, sexual, threatening or emotional force to frighten, intimidate and control an intimate partner. This support and educational group is for individuals who have survived domestic violence and are ready to explore their personal healing process and find hope. The group will provide emotional support, information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal, and may include specific goals such as creating a safety plan, reducing risk of future violence, increasing positive coping skills and addressing the impact of trauma. Sexual assault is any forced or coerced sexual activity, such as unwanted touching or forced penetration committed against a person's will or without consent. 4/24/26, 4:18 PM �OkEq eNews March 8th, 2018 11 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-8th--2018.ht... This support group will meet together to discuss their experiences, share ideas, and provide emotional support for one another. Additionally, highly trained providers will offer information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal. Specific goals for sessions may include crises stabilization, safety planning, increasing self-regulatory skills, addressing trauma through cognitive processing, reconnecting to support systems, family and the community, and preventing re-victimization. All services are free of charge, and confidentiality is paramount. For more information contact Jim Scholl at 918.631.2722. MISSION: Be sure to "Like" the OkEq Pride Store Facebook page to keep up with the new items and new sale items Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library "When the Drama Club is Not Enough: Lessons from the Safe Schools Program for Gay and Lesbian Students" Written by: Jeff Perrotti and Kim Westheimer Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. " When the Drama Club Is Not Enough presents the work of two young activists who have been at the forefront of the successful Safe Schools Program for Gay and Lesbian Students in Massachusetts, a model for states and school districts nationwide. They give concrete, hard-won, and often inspiring lessons on integrating gay and lesbian issues to create powerful change for school communities. When the Drama Club Is Not Enough The book discusses the previously undiscussable--gay and lesbian identity and self-esteem at the middle and elementary school level, and gay and lesbian issues in school sports. It tells the story of a high school junior who, at Lessons Afrom '. the end of one of Jeff Perrotti's workshops on school sports, raised his hand and said he was a football captain and th'e -~af~ School wanted to come out and needed help, and uses this dramatic narrative of personal courage to show step-by-step Progra nqor Gay/ how gay and lesbian issues can be a catalyst for transformation of schools. ~n B-L~tr n- ' f; ,, The authors speak directly to those who want to change school climate--parents, teachers, administrators, and :S_tutlen- .. . .,:,L, students concerned about harassment and safety. They offer seasoned and often humorous advice on dealing with controversy--even if it occurs in the context of a school presentation on sexual orientation attended by angry and disruptive parents. When the Drama Club Is Not Enough includes chapters on 'Getting Started' and 'Race and Gender' and sections on school policies and students' legal rights in order to ensure safe schools." Toby Jenkins CEO / Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org Find this selection and more by visiting the Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library. Amazon Smile Get your house in order and help us get our house in order, too! Go to smile.amazon.com for your shopping needs, and Amazon will donate a portion to Oklahomans for Equality! Olivia Cotter Office Manager Olivia.Cotter@OkEq.org Amazon Smile Link amazons ,,............,,,,,n • e You shop. Amazon gives. Sharon Queen Service Coordinator Veterans, Transgender and Indigenous People Sharon.Queen@OkEq.org 4/24/26, 4:18 PM �OkEq eNews March 8th, 2018 12 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-8th--2018.ht... Jose Vega Program Director Jose.Vega@OkEq.org Alex Wade Volunteer & Pride Store Coordinator Alex.Wade@OkEq.org WF CAN Al I RF FIRS~ RFSPONDFRS Luke Welvaert Facilities Coordinator Luke.Welvaert@OkEq.org Tracy Allen Special Projects Tracy.Allen@OkEq.org Denise Polonchak Janitorial Services - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ~ OkEq Board and Trustees Executive Committee Stuart Ashworth, Esq., President Sharon Bishop-Baldwin, Vice President Jan Baldwin, Secretary Paul Allen, Treasurer Robin VanMeter, At Large Board of Directors Christopher Brecht-Smith, Esq. Rev. Geoffrey Brewster Sheena Grewal Darci Hazelwood, D.O. Ben Matthews Mike Redman, Esq. Chris Shoaf Al Triggs John Williams Board of Advisors Laura Arrowsmith, D.O. Peter Brennan Alyssa Bryant, Esq 4/24/26, 4:18 PM �OkEq eNews March 8th, 2018 13 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-8th--2018.ht... Jamie Catlett Michael Farr Joann Frizell Andrew Gordon Marcia Keesee Amanda Lowe Jim Scholl Mikeal Vaughn William Vaughn Imperial Court of All Oklahoma, Inc. Presents Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt David Nelson Kris Wilmes coronation XI (iods and (ioddess: worlds arch 29 2018 out-of-Town Show March -- t 30 ..,_,,..'irY ~ ---,,..\,,..\ L~ ~~/, ✓~ 2018 1 a ch 31 2018 April 1 2018 = 0 ~ .. April 1 ...2018 3% ii ~ Victory Shot Porty & Show Hosted b . The United Coll1 o t lone S ar Emp. e ;': Q onuch Tra ·el '2 Sii' ~ :r; g Get Tickets onllne o lmpcourtokorg or at the door 4/24/26, 4:18 PM �OkEq eNews March 8th, 2018 14 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-8th--2018.ht... r------ ------------- ------------------ ------------------ ------------- ------------------ ----------------, Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Hours: Mon - Sat Noon-9 p.m. | Sun Noon-6 p.m. Oklahomans for Equality | 621 E. 4th Street | Tulsa, OK 74120 | 918.743.4297 www.okeq.org I 4/24/26, 4:18 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/a06dbbf0280d059817b96d53f0b2643c.pdf ee1b9a696128d4a8d4cd3f2f6e0bfe8f PDF Text Text OkEq eNews March 15th, 2018 1 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-15th--2018.... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq eNews March 15th, 2018 okl::ihom::ins for equ::ility news In This Issue Tulsa Indigenous & First Nation Support Group LGBTQ in the Middle East Pride Bingo March Volunteer of the Month LGBTQ Veterans Support & Entertainment - - Michael Farr is sponsoring the day No Shade for Plus Saturday, March 17, 2018 Dreaming of buying a home? Cityscape Home Mortgage Featured Article Featured Article Thank you, Michael! 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Kelly Kirby CPA Certified Public Accountant a professional corporation {918) 747-5466 4815 S Harvard, Ste 205 Tulsa, OK 74135 OkEq Board Meeting Monthly Meeting 7:00 p.m. Thursday, March 15 Dennis R. Neill Equality Center All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members OkEq Art Exhibition The March Oklahomans for Equality showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature an exhibit of works by Jini Kim, in a show titled "My Rat Problem, Continued." Jini Kim is an artist from Tulsa who received her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting and Drawing in 2014 and is working toward her Master of Fine Arts in 2018. Her paintings are widely collected. Her current body of work combines painting and printmaking on topics of feminism, modern Orientalism and toxic masculinity. The show continues throughout the month. admin@kkirby.com 4/24/26, 4:19 PM �OkEq eNews March 15th, 2018 2 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-15th--2018.... www.liliir6y.com eatur[ll\,g r ~Lbo~eaux: ~e ax. ~erapkj Dog Proudly serving Oklahoma's LGBTQ community since 1982. Family Ties Call to Action CALL TO ACTION: SB1140 by Senator Greg Treat has moved to the House of Representatives. Contact your Oklahoma state House Representative and tell them Vote NO on SB1140. Find your Representative here SB1140 by Senator Greg Treat has passed the senate and will soon be heard by the House of Representatives!!! We must protect LGBTQ youth in foster care shelters and group homes by making sure they are not excluded from placement in qualified foster homes. We must oppose any legislation that takes our tax dollars and gives them to faith-based and private child placing agencies who refuse to allow same sex couples and LGBTQ individuals to provide foster care and or adopt. Family Ties is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBT parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Family Ties contact jose.vega@okeq.org Challenging Beliefs in Nontraditional Relat ions hips SB1140 would allow: • Private agencies to make a policy where they would NEVER certify or train prospective and adoptive parents as long as they claim it's for "moral" or "religious" reasons. • Would allow private agencies to make a policy where they would NEVER even ATTEMPT to find a home for children in shelters and group homes who identified as LGBTQ, are considered "medically fragile", or have a disability as long as the agencies claim it's for "moral" or "religious" reasons. • Would PROHIBIT the Department of Human Services (DHS) from intervening and being able to contract with another agency who was willing to find a family for an LGBTQ youth or consider a same-sex couple if the original private agency had already refused placement based on "moral" or "religious" reasons. Full text of the bill is available here Tulsa Indigenous & First Nation Support Group First & Third Thursday of every month Next Meeting March 15, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Tulsa Indigenous \ \ I //; 1st & 3rd Monday of each month 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. This therapeutic discussion group provides a haven for individuals who engage in nontraditional relationship structures, with a focus on internal and social stigmas, personal belief systems, and the struggles surrounding this population. This group is open to individuals who take part in ethically nonmonogamous relationships (polyamory, swinging) and kink relationships. The Oklahoma Poly Network is a proud supporter of this group. Sara Griffey is a Clinical Counseling intern with Bellevue University. She has experience working with LGBT+ clients, homeless youth, individuals struggling with mood disorders, anxiety, and trauma. She currently works with survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. She welcomes the opportunity to work with persons with concerns related to nontraditional relationships (polyamory, kink, etc.), as well as the other areas listed above. She is passionate about advocacy and public policy in order to ensure that proper treatment is available for any individual seeking services. Live Free! Coming Out Worksh op & First Nation Support Group ~~~~ Indian or Indian at Heart 4/24/26, 4:19 PM �OkEq eNews March 15th, 2018 3 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-15th--2018.... ....._ I/ I f \ \ First and Third Thursday of every month 7pm at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 6:30-7:30 p.m. Are you planning to come out? Maybe you have just recently come out? Join us for a coming out discussion group meeting in the History Project Room. It's free! This course is designed for individuals coming to terms with their sexuality with presentations on how to come out to family, friends, and co-workers. Question and answer session in a supportive and informed environment. LGBTQ in the Middle East Friday, March 16, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 LGBT folks do exist in the Arabic speaking world. From Morocco to Egypt, from Palestine to Iraq. Homosexuality continues to be illegal and punishable by the DEATH penalty in the following Arab countries: MAURITANIA, SAUDI ARABIA, SUDAN, YEMEN and southern parts of SOMALIA. Homosexuality is illegal in the following countries (punishable by imprisonment, lashes, hard labor): Algeria, Bahrain, Djibouti, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Oman, Qatar, Syria, Tunisia and the United Arab Emirates. There is no law explicitly outlawing homosexuality in Comoros, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan and northern parts of Somalia. However, that is not to mean that LGBT folks are accepted, tolerated or even safe from imprisonment. It is a safe space to share experiences about coming out and discuss topics as it relates to doing so. By sharing struggles and victories the group allows those newly coming out and who have been out for a while to learn from others. All are welcome to join in the discussion whether Lesbian, Gay, Bi, or Trans. Please contact ComingOut@OkEq.org or call 918-743-4297 Come learn about LGBTQ life in the Middle East. Come try some of the food and drinks they cherish and share. Sara Griffey is a Clinical Counseling intern with Bellevue University. She has experience working with LGBT+ clients, homeless youth, individuals struggling with mood disorders, anxiety, and trauma. She currently works with survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. She welcomes the opportunity to work with persons with concerns related to nontraditional relationships (polyamory, kink, etc.), as well as the other areas listed above. She is passionate about advocacy and public policy in order to ensure that proper treatment is available for any individual seeking services. 3rd Pride Bingo of 2018 Saturday, March 17, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Tulsa PRIDE BINGO is the best bingo EVER The beautiful and glamorous Nicole Carrington will fly in from Vegas, and she has invited Rainbow Granny and Trailer Trash Teresa to join her for our Bingo Bash. DJ Alex says "get your lip sync selections ready." $20 for general admission $30 Adult Beverage admission includes 3 drink tickets $225 Table for 8 people which includes open bar for your table @ the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Meet our March Volunteer of the Month Ethan Jameson Ethan started volunteering because he had used the services at the center and was inspired to give back. He enjoys being a part of something bigger than himself and supporting a place that reflects his personal beliefs. Ethan also enjoys the chance to work with other volunteers and staff. Lawyer in the Library March 21 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Lawyer in the Library is an opportunity to meet with a lawyer about topics such as family law (divorce, paternity, custody and child support), landlord/tenant disputes, estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment is necessary. Counseling Services Counselors are donating their services to Oklahomans for Equality. Please be patient when setting up appointment times. It can take up to 2 weeks for them to find an available time to see you. 4/24/26, 4:19 PM �OkEq eNews March 15th, 2018 4 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-15th--2018.... Dr. Kurt Choate Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a Sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required Contact Dr. Kurt Choate, LPC at 918.449.6574 choatek@nsuok.edu Stephanie Miller LGBTQ Veterans Support & Entertainment First & Third Tuesday of each month Next Meeting March 20, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Stephanie is a counseling intern at Northeastern State University. She is passionate about working with diverse families and clients, now expanding to the LGBTQ+ community and allies. Stephanie has experience with families, children and adolescents. She believes in helping the client identify and achieve their goals through a holistic approach. Contact Stephanie at 918-771-84 or tatom@nsuok.edu to make an appointment. All sessions are free and will be held at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center between 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays or 12:30 and 4:30 p.m. on Saturdays. OSU Tulsa Counseling Center No Shade for Plus Every Tuesday Next meeting March 20, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 A new support group to bring together people who have found they are HIV positive and those who have been living with HIV for many years. The group will provide support, education, social activities and so much more. The group will be here at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center to provide a safe place to discuss issues and meet other people who are navigating their lives being PLUS. Alyssa Pasquini is a mental health counseling intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She is passionate about assisting clients who are a part of the LGBTQQIA+ community who experience a range of concerns including issues surrounding gender identity, sexual/affectional orientation, and mood or anxiety concerns. Appointments with Alyssa can be made by calling the OSU Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 5 94-85 68 . 4/24/26, 4:19 PM �OkEq eNews March 15th, 2018 5 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-15th--2018.... EBA Mixer Wednesday, March 21, 6:00 p.m. Hosted by Southern Hills Veterinary Hospital 2242 E. 56th Pl., Tulsa, OK 74105 The entire team of professionals at Southern Hills Veterinary Hospital is dedicated to improving the quality of life and health of your pet. Dr. Rodney Robards and his medical staff provide our clients and their pets the most knowledgeable, informed, and compassionate veterinary care available today. We specialize in nutritional counseling, emergency services, and boarding. In addition our facility is equipped with laser therapy and surgery, digital radiology, and an in-house laboratory. Our office is located in Tulsa and serves the surrounding communities. Southern Hills Veterinary Hospital is a full service animal hospital that has been in business since 1956. Our animal hospital was founded on the principle that relationships matter. Not only do we offer first rate pet care, we also try to provide a comfortable, kid-friendly, and calm environment so your pet and family can have an enjoyable experience. Our goal is to go the extra mile to care for your family pet. Dedicated to excellence in pet care, we give each animal the same care that we would give members of our own family. Amanda Rogers is a mental health counseling intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She welcomes the opportunity to work with persons with concerns related to gender identity, sexual or affectional orientation, relationship issues, mood/anxiety concerns and trauma. She is passionate about social justice and working with the LGBTQQIA+ community. Appointments can be scheduled with Amanda by calling the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at 918-594-8568 . Visit Southern Hills Veterinary Hospital Online. Southern Hi s VETERINARY HOSPITAL Temple Hull is a mental health counseling intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She has experience counseling transgender, bisexual, lesbian, gay and asexual persons, and looks forward to working with all individuals represented in the bright colors of the rainbow flag. Appointments with Temple can be made by calling the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at 918-594-8568. You can join the EBA online, at one of our mixers or business meetings, or fill out and application at the Dennis R Neill Equality Center. E UALITY Business Alliance The Equality Business Alliance networking mixers are terrific venues for you to meet prospective clients. Mixers are open to non-members as well as EBA members. Be sure to bring business cards, business information, brochures, etc. Hosting a networking mixer is a great way to showcase your business. You may host at your establishment or use the Equality Center. If you would like to host a mixer: please send an email to jose.vega@okeq.org for more information. Merrill Reiter, M.S., is in the Counseling Psychology Doctoral Program at Oklahoma State University. She is a mental health counselor at OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. Merrill is passionate about social justice, advocacy and counseling. She enjoys working with people of all identities and strives to make her sessions a safe place for all clients. She has experience working with LGBTQ+ people and welcomes the opportunity to work with persons with concerns related to sexual or affectional orientation, gender identity, mood/anxiety, depression, self-injury, death/grief, and those experiencing major changes or transitions in life. Appointments with Merrill can be made by calling the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 594-8568 Ally Connection Happy Hour Thursday, March 22, 5:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 4/24/26, 4:19 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/41600a4eeb6fd79c0eb27a75fb89d98c.pdf 75538dc88ecb0f8526022afcf2f40f47 PDF Text Text OkEq eNews March 21st, 2018 1 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-21st--2018.h... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq eNews March 21st, 2018 okl::ihom::ins for equ::ility In This Issue news Kelly Kirby CPA March Volunteer of the Month March EBA Mixer Ally Connection Happy Hour CALL TO ACTION: SB 1140 Dreaming of buying a home? LGBT Women's Network April Happy Hour PaflOll Rental roperf:y keep1119 LGBTQ Veterans Support and Entertainment -----First Thursday Art Show Tulsa Indigenous & First Nation Support Group No Shade for Plus Foster Care and Adoption Information Event 2018 Equality Gala Art call for (even) MOREColor 2018 Compassionate Communication Pride Bingo Super Hero Night TMSL 2018 Spring Schedule TULSA PROJECT THEATRE Pride Store Let us help you file your 2017 tax returns! Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library Amazon Smile Dissertation Study - Sexual Behaviors in MSM Dr. Regina Nelson Kelly Kirby CPA First Responders Monarch XI Elections I.C.A.O. Coronation XI Jolt - Jackpot Golf Classic Certified Public Accountant a professional corporation {918) 747-5466 Amazon Smile 4815 S Harvard, Ste 205 Tulsa, OK 74135 admin@kkirby.com www.kkirby.com Shop Now Get your house in order and help us get our house in order, too! Go to smile.amazon.com for your shopping needs, and Amazon will donate a portion to Oklahomans for Equality! amazons ....._,, mi le You shop. Amazon gives. OkEq Board Meeting Monthly Meeting 7:00 p.m. Thursday, April 26 Dennis R. Neill Equality Center e~tuy[V\,g T n~bo~eaux: ne ax 1 nerap!:j Dog Proudly serving Oklahoma's LGBTQ community since 1982. Meet our March Volunteer of the Month Ethan Jameson Ethan started volunteering because he had used the services at the center and was inspired to give back. He enjoys being a part of something bigger than himself and supporting a place that reflects his personal beliefs. Ethan also enjoys the chance to work with other volunteers and staff. All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members OkEq Art Exhibition The March Oklahomans for Equality showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature an exhibit of works by Jini Kim, in a show titled "My Rat Problem, Continued." Jini Kim is an artist from Tulsa who received her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting and Drawing in 2014 and is working toward her Master of Fine Arts in 2018. Her paintings are widely collected. Her current body of work combines painting and printmaking on topics of feminism, modern 4/24/26, 4:19 PM �OkEq eNews March 21st, 2018 2 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-21st--2018.h... Orientalism and toxic masculinity. The show continues throughout the month. Family Ties Family Ties is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBT parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Family Ties contact jose.vega@okeq.org EBA Mixer Wednesday, March 21, 6:00 p.m. Hosted by Southern Hills Veterinary Hospital 2242 E. 56th Pl., Tulsa, OK 74105 The entire team of professionals at Southern Hills Veterinary Hospital is dedicated to improving the quality of life and health of your pet. Dr. Rodney Robards and his medical staff provide our clients and their pets the most knowledgeable, informed, and compassionate veterinary care available today. We specialize in nutritional counseling, emergency services, and boarding. In addition our facility is equipped with laser therapy and surgery, digital radiology, and an in-house laboratory. Our office is located in Tulsa and serves the surrounding communities. Challenging Beliefs in Nontraditional Relat ions hips Southern Hills Veterinary Hospital is a full service animal hospital that has been in business since 1956. Our animal hospital was founded on the principle that relationships matter. Not only do we offer first rate pet care, we also try to provide a comfortable, kid-friendly, and calm environment so your pet and family can have an enjoyable experience. Our goal is to go the extra mile to care for your family pet. Dedicated to excellence in pet care, we give each animal the same care that we would give members of our own family. Visit Southern Hills Veterinary Hospital Online. Southern H, s VETERINARY HOSPITAL 1st & 3rd Monday of each month 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. This therapeutic discussion group provides a haven for individuals who engage in nontraditional relationship structures, with a focus on internal and social stigmas, personal belief systems, and the struggles surrounding this population. This group is open to individuals who take part in ethically nonmonogamous relationships (polyamory, swinging) and kink relationships. The Oklahoma Poly Network is a proud supporter of this group. Sara Griffey is a Clinical Counseling intern with Bellevue University. She has experience working with LGBT+ clients, homeless youth, individuals struggling with mood disorders, anxiety, and trauma. She currently works with survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. She welcomes the opportunity to work with persons with concerns related to nontraditional relationships (polyamory, kink, etc.), as well as the other areas listed above. She is passionate about advocacy and public policy in order to ensure that proper treatment is available for any individual seeking services. You can join the EBA online, at one of our mixers or business meetings, or fill out and application at the Dennis R Neill Equality Center. Live Free! Coming Out Worksh op 4/24/26, 4:19 PM �OkEq eNews March 21st, 2018 3 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-21st--2018.h... E UALITY Business Alliance 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 6:30-7:30 p.m. The Equality Business Alliance networking mixers are terrific venues for you to meet prospective clients. Mixers are open to non-members as well as EBA members. Be sure to bring business cards, business information, brochures, etc. Hosting a networking mixer is a great way to showcase your business. You may host at your establishment or use the Equality Center. If you would like to host a mixer: please send an email to jose.vega@okeq.org for more information. Ally Connection Happy Hour Thursday, March 22, 5:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Join us Thursday, March 22nd as we mingle as allies and as a community. Stephanie Miller will begin a 5 part workshop series on what the LGBTQ+ community wants and needs from their allies starting in April. These hour-long workshop sessions will be part education and part experiential processing. Tools and directions will be provided to help you be a better ally to the LGBTQ+ community. BE An ALLY Are you planning to come out? Maybe you have just recently come out? Join us for a coming out discussion group meeting in the History Project Room. It's free! This course is designed for individuals coming to terms with their sexuality with presentations on how to come out to family, friends, and co-workers. Question and answer session in a supportive and informed environment. It is a safe space to share experiences about coming out and discuss topics as it relates to doing so. By sharing struggles and victories the group allows those newly coming out and who have been out for a while to learn from others. All are welcome to join in the discussion whether Lesbian, Gay, Bi, or Trans. Please contact ComingOut@OkEq.org or call 918-743-4297 Sara Griffey is a Clinical Counseling intern with Bellevue University. She has experience working with LGBT+ clients, homeless youth, individuals struggling with mood disorders, anxiety, and trauma. She currently works with survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. She welcomes the opportunity to work with persons with concerns related to nontraditional relationships (polyamory, kink, etc.), as well as the other areas listed above. She is passionate about advocacy and public policy in order to ensure that proper treatment is available for any individual seeking services. CALL TO ACTION: SB 1140 by Senator Greg Treat CALL TO ACTION: SB 1140 by Senator Greg Treat Contact your Oklahoma state Senator and tell them Vote NO on SB1140. Find your representative here SB1140 by Senator Greg Treat could soon be heard!!! We must protect LGBTQ youth in foster care shelters and group homes by making sure they are not excluded from placement in qualified foster homes. We must oppose any legislation that takes our tax dollars and gives them to faith-based and private child placing agencies who refuse to allow same sex couples and LGBTQ individuals to provide foster care and or adopt. SB1140 would allow: • Private agencies to make a policy where they would NEVER certify or train prospective and adoptive parents as long as they claim it's for "moral" or "religious" reasons. • Would allow private agencies to make a policy where they would NEVER even ATTEMPT to find a home for children in shelters and group homes who identified as LGBTQ, are considered "medically fragile", or have a disability as long as the agencies claim it's for "moral" or "religious" reasons. • Would PROHIBIT the Department of Human Services (DHS) from intervening and being able to contract with another agency who was willing to find a family for an LGBTQ youth or consider a same-sex couple if the original private agency had already refused placement based on "moral" or "religious" reasons. Contact these Representatives and tell them you OPPOSE SB1140. Judiciary Committee Rep. Chris Kannady - Chair 2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Room 246 Oklahoma City, OK 73105 (405) 557-7337 Legislative Assistant: Zach Swift Rep. Tim Downing - Vice Chair 2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Room 300A Oklahoma City, OK 73105 (405) 557-7365 Assistant: Patricia Timberlake* Rep. Greg Babinec 2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Room 302B Oklahoma City, OK 73105 (405) 557-7304 Legislative Assistant: Rynae Blassingame* Rep. Rhonda Baker 2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Room 202A Oklahoma City, OK 73105 (405) 557-7311 Legislative Assistant: Megan Jackson* Lawyer in the Library March 21 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Legislative Lawyer in the Library is an opportunity to meet with a lawyer about topics such as family law (divorce, paternity, custody and child support), landlord/tenant disputes, estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment is necessary. Counseling Services Counselors are donating their services to Oklahomans for Equality. Please be patient when setting up appointment times. It can take up to 2 weeks for them to find an available time to see you. 4/24/26, 4:19 PM �OkEq eNews March 21st, 2018 4 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-21st--2018.h... Rep. Kevin Calvey 2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Room 435 Oklahoma City, OK 73105 (405) 557-7357 Legislative Assistant: Charlotte Maughan Rep. Avery Frix 2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Room 328B Oklahoma City, OK 73105 (405) 557-7302 Legislative Assistant: Gina Kanelopoulos* Dr. Kurt Choate Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a Sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required Contact Dr. Kurt Choate, LPC at 918.449.6574 choatek@nsuok.edu Rep. Elise Hall 2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Room 200 Oklahoma City, OK 73105 (405) 557-7403 Legislative Assistant: Karlita Manger Rep. Justin Humphrey 2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Room 329B Oklahoma City, OK 73105 (405) 557-7382 Legislative Assistant: LaToya Alexander* Rep. John Paul Jordan 2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Room 410 Oklahoma City, OK 73105 (405) 557-7352 Legislative Assistant: Ashlee Byrd* Rep. Ben Loring 2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Room 503 Oklahoma City, OK 73105 (405) 557-7399 Legislative Assistant: Louise Aldridge Rep. John Montgomery 2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Room 304 Oklahoma City, OK 73105 (405) 557-7374 Assistant: Debbie Taylor* Rep. Carl Newton 2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Room 300 Oklahoma City, OK 73105 (405) 557-7339 Assistant: Rose McFall* Stephanie Miller Legislative Legislative Rep. Terry O'Donnell 2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Room 433 Oklahoma City, OK 73105 (405) 557-7379 Legislative Assistant: Kathy Hubbart Contact Stephanie at tatom@nsuok.edu to make an appointment. All sessions are free and will be held at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center between 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays or 12:30 and 4:30 p.m. on Saturdays. Rep. Leslie Osborn 2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Room 246 Oklahoma City, OK 73105 (405) 557-7333 Legislative Assistant: Zack Swift Rep. David Perryman 2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Room 540 Oklahoma City, OK 73105 (405) 557-7401 Assistant: Abigail Weigand Stephanie is a counseling intern at Northeastern State University. She is passionate about working with diverse families and clients, now expanding to the LGBTQ+ community and allies. Stephanie has experience with families, children and adolescents. She believes in helping the client identify and achieve their goals through a holistic approach. OSU Tulsa Counseling Center Legislative Rep. Michael Rogers 2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Room 302 Oklahoma City, OK 73105 (405) 557-7362 Legislative Assistant: Jacob Musgrave* Rep. Johnny Tadlock 2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Room 501 Oklahoma City, OK 73105 (405) 557-7363 Assistant: Leslie Smith-Haddad* Legislative Rep. Emily Virgin 2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Room 543 Oklahoma City, OK 73105 (405) 557-7323 Legislative Assistant: Debra Pearson-Matthews Rep. Collin Walke 2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Room 510 Oklahoma City, OK 73105 (405) 557-7335 Assistant: Beth Lott* Rep. Kevin West 2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Room 248B Oklahoma City, OK 73105 (405) 557-7343 Assistant: Jordan Holt* Alyssa Pasquini is a mental health counseling intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She is passionate about assisting clients who are a part of the LGBTQQIA+ community who experience a range of concerns including issues surrounding gender identity, sexual/affectional orientation, and mood or anxiety concerns. Appointments with Alyssa can be made by calling the OSU Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 5 94-85 68 . Legislative Legislative Rep. Cory Williams 2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Room 544 Oklahoma City, OK 73105 (405) 557-7411 Legislative Assistant: Carly Abbott* 4/24/26, 4:19 PM �OkEq eNews March 21st, 2018 5 of 14 Rep. Rande Worthen 2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Room 300C Oklahoma City, OK 73105 (405) 557-7398 Assistant: Malana Bracht* Dreaming of buying a home? Saturday, March 31, 11:00 a.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Come have lunch with us and learn about buying a home. We will cover information for First Time Home Buyers and those looking to learn what has changed since your last purchase. We will focus on several programs that are available in the Tulsa and surrounding areas. Meet a team who is willing to work with you whether you qualify today or have work to get there. https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-21st--2018.h... Legislative Amanda Rogers is a mental health counseling intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She welcomes the opportunity to work with persons with concerns related to gender identity, sexual or affectional orientation, relationship issues, mood/anxiety concerns and trauma. She is passionate about social justice and working with the LGBTQQIA+ community. Appointments can be scheduled with Amanda by calling the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at 918-594-8568 . FHA - Rural Development - Native American 184 - VA - Self Employed Borrower Please bring the following information to start the loan application process: * Driver License * Last 2 check stubs * Last 2 months banks statements * Last 2 years Tax returns & W-2's Please RSVP to Chandra Hall at 918-645-3101 or chandra.hall@kw.com LGBT Women's Network April Happy Hour Monday, April 2, 5:00 p.m. R Bar & Grill - Tulsa 3421 S. Peoria Ave., Tulsa, OK 74105 Please join us for our first monthly happy hour, sponsored by Physiques by Monique Indoor Cycling & Personal Training Studio! Come mix and mingle with ladies you might not meet otherwise, make new business connections, and grow your personal network. We'll have light appetizers and be sure to bring business cards to be entered into a drawing for a gift from our monthly sponsor! Temple Hull is a mental health counseling intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She has experience counseling transgender, bisexual, lesbian, gay and asexual persons, and looks forward to working with all individuals represented in the bright colors of the rainbow flag. Appointments with Temple can be made by calling the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at 918-594-8568. Each month, our happy hour will be hosted at a different bar in Tulsa and sponsored by a lesbian/ bisexual-owned or LGBT-friendly business. Join us on the first Monday of every month from 5 to 7 p.m. No RSVP is required. LGBTQ Veterans Support and Entertainment First & Third Tuesday of each month Next meeting Tuesday, April 3, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Merrill Reiter, M.S., is in the Counseling Psychology Doctoral Program at Oklahoma State University. She is a mental health counselor at OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. Merrill is passionate about social justice, advocacy and counseling. She enjoys working with people of all identities and strives to make her sessions a safe place for all clients. She has experience working with LGBTQ+ people and welcomes the opportunity to work with persons with concerns related to sexual or affectional orientation, gender identity, mood/anxiety, depression, self-injury, death/grief, and those experiencing major changes or transitions in life. Appointments with Merrill can be made by calling the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 594-8568 First Thursday Art Show - Jared Boyd "Every Reason to Feel" Thursday April 5, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 The April Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature an exhibit of works by Jared Boyd, in a show titled " Every Reason to Feel" , beginning with a reception on Thursday, April 5th from 6-9pm and continuing throughout the month. Kathy Kavanaugh is a doctoral counseling psychology intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She is dedicated to working with clients of all identities (including all sexual and affectional orientations, gender identities, races, 4/24/26, 4:19 PM �OkEq eNews March 21st, 2018 6 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-21st--2018.h... Jared speaks of his work: My art is my response to the environment around me. I create from intuitive and thoughtful design. The sources of my inspiration are many and include emotions, thoughts, meditations, music, nature, and life. I utilize a variety of mediums including acrylic paint, graphite, charcoal, gesso, and oil pastels. My process is to create many layers on the canvas as to reveal the history of the piece. My intent is for the layers to illustrate a journey on the canvas that is both visually appealing and deeply meaningful. It's my belief that art brings great meaning to life. It's my hope that others can find great meaning in art as well. The name of my show is "Every Reason to Feel" highlighting the importance of walking healthfully through various seasons of life. This collection has deep meaning for me and is reminiscent of a journey through seasons that have been both joyful and painful. ethnicities, and ages) from a multicultural perspective. Kathy works with clients to address concerns regarding anxiety, mood, sexual and gender identity development, and overall personal enrichment. To schedule an appointment with Kathy, please contact the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 594-8568. The show begins with a reception on Thursday, April 5, from 6 to 9 p.m. A door prize of the artist's work will be drawn. The show continues throughout the month www.okeq.org Tulsa Indigenous & First Nation Support Group First & Third Thursday of every month Next Meeting April 5, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Tulsa Indigenous \ \ I //; ,,,,.,,- ........... Mark Taracuk, MSEd, NCC is a doctoral student in counseling psychology at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. He received his master's degree in counseling from Indiana University and is a National Certified Counselor. Mark has past experience working with members of the LGBTQ+ community on a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, spiritual concerns, trauma, intimate partner violence, and concerns related to gender identity. Appointments with Mark can be made by calling the OSU Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 594-8568. & First Nation Support Group Indian or Indian at Heart ............ _,,.,,,.,,.,,. I/ I f \ \ First and Third Thursday of every month 7pm at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Jennie Martin is a Licensed Professional Counselor - Candidate and Counseling Psychology Doctoral Intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She enjoys working with LGBTQQIA+ community members on a wide variety of topics including relationship/family concerns, body image, community advocacy, religiosity/spirituality concerns, trauma, and more. She has experience with family and couples counseling and is passionate about advocating for social justice. Appointments can be scheduled with Jennie by calling the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at 918-594-8568. No Shade for Plus Every Thursday starting in April Next meeting April 5, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 A new support group to bring together people who have found they are HIV positive and those who have been living with HIV for many years. The group will provide support, education, social activities and so much more. The group will be here at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center to provide a safe place to discuss issues and meet other people who are navigating their lives being PLUS. Non-Binary Support Group 3rd Tuesday of each month 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. A new support group for folks who identify with non-binary genders, including but not limited to, genderqueer, genderfluid, agender, bigender, neutrois, genderflux, and more. This group will be a safe space to discuss our identities, receive support, and build a strong non-binary community in Tulsa. For information contact Vic Wiener at vfwiener@gmail.com 4/24/26, 4:19 PM �OkEq eNews March 21st, 2018 7 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-21st--2018.h... or I Southern Pride Drum Group Every Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Foster Care and Adoption Information Event Saturday, April 7, 12:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 The Southern Pride Drum Group is the only such group of its kind in the world, being the only drum group composed of mainly 2 spirit (GLBT Native) members and their families. They have traveled across the U.S. and Canada singing for powwows, gatherings and Pride events for more than 10 years, with more than 100 years of combined experience singing at the drum. They seek to teach drumming and singing and drum etiquette at the Equality Center in Tulsa and to add to their tight-knit drum family. Thousands of new foster families are needed in Oklahoma. Please come to the DHS foster care and adoption information event to learn more about how you can help a child in need. 2018 Equality Gala Saturday, April 21, 6:30 p.m. Cox Business Center 100 Civic Center, Tulsa, OK 74103 Sponsorships and tickets available now ----- oklahomans for equality Free Yoga Class at OKEQ Mondays 5:45 - 6:45 p.m. Enjoy a free class! These 60-minute, free Community Yoga classes are open to everyone of all levels. Each class is mindfully crafted to prepare the body for a peak pose in the arm balance, inversion, backbend or twist family. This class will connect the mind, body, and spirit through movement and breath. SOS Group Mondays 7:00 pm This open Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) Recovery and Sobriety Group meets every Monday at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information, visit www.SOSTulsa.org Asexual Meeting 2nd & 4th Tuesday of every month 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. Art call for (even) MOREColor 2018 Deadline Monday, April 23 Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Call for Entries 2018 (even) MOREcolor Regional Juried Fine Arts Exhibition APRIL 23rd IS THE DEADLINE TO APPLY Oklahomans for Equality is pleased to call for entries to the 2018 MOREcolor regional juried exhibitions and sale of fine art. Long a tradition to celebrate LGBT Pride through the arts, MOREcolor strives to be artist-friendly and encourage innovative work. The exhibition will be held at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. As always, artists receive 70% of their sales. Cash prizes will be awarded. There is a single entry fee of $10 for up to five entries. April 23rd: Submission deadline Each artist may submit up to 5 original works, which have been created in the last 2 years and have never been shown at any OkEq event It's the A in LGBTQA. Come join us for an affirming, open discussion at this peer-led group for individuals 18 and over who identify as asexual or are interested in discussing asexual issues. This a place for asexuals to form community. Be a part of the first Tulsa asexual group. Asexuality can be defined in many different ways. Some of us identify as asexual because we are not interested in intercourse, but still want other forms of sex. Some of us identify as asexual because we cannot get sexually aroused. Others may identify as asexual because we are never attracted to anyone sexually. Some of us are in relationships with the opposite sex, some with the same sex, and others remain unattached our entire lives. 4/24/26, 4:19 PM �OkEq eNews March 21st, 2018 8 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-21st--2018.h... Entry Fee: A single entry fee (per artist, NOT per piece) of $10 for up to five works Brought to You Bi the Letter B May 1st: Artist notification of acceptance into the exhibition June 5th: Delivery of Art Work, 2 to 6pm All work must be appropriately ready to display 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. June 7th: Even MOREcolor 2018 Opening Reception, 6 to 9pm Free and open to the public, cash prizes awarded, surprises and live performances, catered cuisine, and bar, the sale of fine art. Artists are encouraged to bring as many guests as they like. June 7th-10th: Run of the Show June 11th: Pick up unsold work, 2 to 6pm Enter Here: All entries must be made online. Proposals for performance and installation works should be addressed to Jose Vega at Jose.vega@okeq.org, or call for information, 918-813-8993. Thank you for being part of MOREcolor 2018! Bisexual support group at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Tell all your friends. The group is open to all bi/pan/queer/ fluid+ folks and their allies. The MOREcolor 2018 Committee Compassionate Communication workshop "Self Love" Facilitators Daniel & Haley Thursday, April 26, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 The most important part of Compassionate Communication is being aware of what is alive in you. The main focus is on feelings and needs. Becoming aware of your needs, when you are feeling negative emotion, will lead to feeling better. The source of negative emotion is focusing on the problem or what we don't want. When focus is shifted to what we do want (needs) we shift to being part of the solution instead of part of the problem. During this workshop on self love and self empathy, will offer interactive conversations and role plays, as well as informative information as what the process of compassionate communication is all about. You can take away tools that will help you start improving the relationships in your life, starting with yourself. Emotions come from thinking. Sometimes just changing the way you think about something will change the emotion. If I think Joe is rude, I will feel some version of anger, from irritation to outrage depending on how important and how out of the boundaries of decency I think it is. My needs would most likely involve respect and consideration. Once I focus on respect and consideration I will feel better. I may not feel joy or enthusiasm but I will feel some relief. The key is to use your emotions to focus on needs and evaluate your thinking. Everything anyone does is in the hope they will feel better in the doing of it. Come join us and practice deliberately deciding to feel better. Facilitated by Lynn McLellan Come join us learn about compassionate communication. Come enjoy vegetarian snacks and drinks! any questions please contact jose.vega@okeq.org No Shade for Plus Every Tuesday 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. A new support group to bring together people who have found they are HIV positive and those who have been living with HIV for many years. The group will provide support, Education, Social activities and so much more. The group will be here at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center to provide a safe place to discuss issues and meet other people who are navigating their lives being PLUS. Pride Bingo 2018 - Super Hero Night Saturday, April 28, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Tulsa PRIDE BINGO is the best bingo EVER The beautiful and glamorous Nicole Carrington will fly in from Vegas, and she has invited Rainbow Granny and Trailer Trash Teresa to join her for our Bingo Bash. Prizes for the best super hero costume. $20 for general admission $30 Adult Beverage admission includes 3 drink tickets $225 Table for 8 people which includes open bar for your table SAGE Tulsa (Service & Advocacy for GLBT Elders) Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan ■ • TMSL 2018 Spring Schedule Indian Springs Softball Complex 13600 S 145th E Ave, Broken Arrow, OK 74011 Hey TMSL members! With the 2018 spring season right around the corner, we have some news for you. WE'RE MOVING! You read right we will be moving our league to the Indian Springs Softball Complex this season. We look forward to a fun season and welcome all skill levels. And if you're worried about not having a team, don't fret - we will help you find one. Registration is open, and the cost is $50/player. News flash: This fee also makes you an active voting member of Oklahomans for Equality! So spread the word, grab your friends, and sign up today! 2018 Spring Schedule ( 11am-2pm game times): . Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. March 25 - Opening Day April 8, 15, 22, 29 May 6, 20 June 3 - Final Day For more information visit the website at www.tulsametrosoftball.com Tulsa Project Theatre Season 2017-2018 Tulsa Performing Arts Center - Charles E. Norman Theatre 110 E 2nd St, Tulsa, OK 74103 A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 Tulsa Project Theatre (TPT), the city's only theatre company operating under an Actors Equity Association (AEA) contract, and has announced its 2017-2018 season. Three of the season's productions are in collaboration with 4/24/26, 4:19 PM �OkEq eNews March 21st, 2018 9 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-21st--2018.h... other AEA affiliates - two from Oklahoma City and one with whom fans of the hit TV shows, Big Bang Theory and Speechless, may be familiar. n ~ r - ~ , .rJ' Tulsa Writers, Ink.'---"' c7\' attheDennis R.NeillEqualityCenter ~ The Irish Curse - Size matters to a small group of Irish-American men (all professionally successful New Yorkers) who meet every Wednesday night, in a Catholic church basement, at a self-help group for men with small penises. This alleged Irish trait is the focus of their weekly sessions, as they all feel this "shortcoming" has ruined their lives. One evening, when a twenty-something blue-collar guy joins the group, he challenges everything the other men think about "the Irish Curse" ...tackling their obsession with body image and unmasking the comical and truthful questions of identity, masculinity, sex and relationships that men must face every day in the world. April 20th-29th ~ .r,,,.Dlli. .rA.r•..'..l'l!!l ~ :-- - Tulsa Writers, Ink. 1st & 3rd Saturday of each month 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. LIZZIE - Tulsa Project Theatre will close its seventh season in the Liddy Doenges Theatre with another Oklahoma Premiere of the rock opera LIZZIE, set to run July 13-22, 2018. On a sweltering summer morning in 1892, in a small new England city, a prominent business man and his wife were brutally axed to death in their home. Their youngest daughter, Lizzie Borden was the prime suspect and her trial was a coast-to-coast media sensation. LIZZIE features four women fronting a six-piece rock band. LIZZIE is sex, rage, betrayal, blood, murder, and American mythology set to a scorching rock score. An LGBT inclusive group of writers providing support and resources to authors and writers regardless of where they are in their writing career. v Visit www.tulsaprojecttheatre.com for more information ------- Gender Support Program Equality Center Pride Store Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Last year's Pride T Shirts are on sale for $2! We have smalls and mediums left! (First time interview required before attending) Email sharon.queen@okeq.org The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. Lambda Al-Anon Group Every Friday 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Survivors of Incest Anonymous Every Saturday 12:00 - 2:30 p.m. SIA strives to empower those who have survived childhood sexual abuse (who are not abusing any child), who want to become survivors and thrivers. For more information, visit siawso.org Game Night Be sure to "Like" the OkEq Pride Store Facebook page to keep up with the new items and new sale items Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library "The Life and Hard Times of Heidi Abromowitz" Written by: Joan Rivers An "unauthorized biography" of the comedienne's free-living childhood friend, this intimate profile discloses Heidi's deepest, darkest secrets and includes the condensed version of Heidi's unpublished best seller, "How to Make Love to Anything Anywhere." 'lhaLll'e 111d 1i'mea of ~ ~ ~-, Find this selection and more by visiting the Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library. Amazon Smile Get your house in order and help us get our house in order, too! Go to smile.amazon.com for your shopping needs, and Amazon will donate a portion to Oklahomans for Equality! Amazon Smile Link Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Room Rentals The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has many spaces for your next meeting or event. To check dates, reserve a space for your next event or receive pricing information, contact olivia.cotter@okeq.org Stop by for a quick view of the Event Center and pick up a space rental sheet. • 4/24/26, 4:19 PM �OkEq eNews March 21st, 2018 10 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-21st--2018.h... amazons e 1. EBA Directory ""111111111111--~n You shop. Amazon gives. The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and community. Dissertation Study - Sexual Behaviors in MSM This research study seeks to investigate if one's HIV-status and respective adherence/non- adherence to preexposure prophylaxes (PrEP) or antiretroviral therapy (ART) is linked to a reduction in consistent condom use, and increased risky sexual behaviors, among men who have sex with men (MSM). It also seeks to determine what stage of change MSM are likely to be in by using the transtheoretical model of change. With such information, one of the goals is to see if there might be points when mental health professionals and/or primary care providers could intervene to reduce HIV and sexually transmitted infection transmission rates. Please direct questions to Eric Teeters (ejteeters@gmail.com), or Dr. Elana Maurin (emaurin@argosy.edu). Take the survey now Workforce Oklahoma Access Point SURVEY Open every day Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-by-step instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule Dennis R. Neill Equality Center ~M ~ ACCREDITED CME & CEUs DRIVE YOUR CAREER FORWARD! Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Friday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 7 pm Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. Intimate Partner Violence & Sexual Assault Survivor Support Group 1st Wednesday of each month 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. t A.1ERICA, ACADEMY OF FAMILY PHY !CIA STRONG MlDICINE FOR AMUICA AMA-1 Accr.dlted Cours ECS C nnaclan™ L v 11 our ndocanneblno d Syst.m Doctor/Pat nt Communlc•tlon Hemp vs. Medical C nnebls t Targ ted Dosing & De Ivery MyECSTher•py.ORG A. loMI SOl(c)(l) Non ~ \Of Domestic violence is the use of physical, sexual, threatening or emotional force to frighten, intimidate and control an intimate partner. This support and educational group is for individuals who have survived domestic violence and are ready to explore their personal healing process and find hope. The group will provide emotional support, information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal, and may include specific goals such as creating a safety plan, reducing risk of future violence, increasing positive coping skills and addressing the impact of trauma. Sexual assault is any forced or coerced sexual activity, such as unwanted touching or forced penetration committed against a person's will or without consent. This support group will meet together to discuss their experiences, share ideas, and provide emotional support for one another. Additionally, highly trained providers will offer information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal. Specific goals for sessions may include crises stabilization, safety planning, increasing self-regulatory skills, addressing trauma through cognitive processing, reconnecting to support systems, family and the community, and preventing re-victimization. All services are free of charge, and confidentiality is paramount. For more information contact Jim Scholl at 918.631.2722. 4/24/26, 4:19 PM �OkEq eNews March 21st, 2018 11 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-21st--2018.h... MISSION: Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Toby Jenkins CEO / Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org Olivia Cotter Office Manager Olivia.Cotter@OkEq.org - - - - - - - ~ - Sharon Queen Service Coordinator Veterans, Transgender and Indigenous People Sharon.Queen@OkEq.org Jose Vega Program Director Jose.Vega@OkEq.org Alex Wade Volunteer & Pride Store Coordinator 4/24/26, 4:19 PM �OkEq eNews March 21st, 2018 12 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-March-21st--2018.h... Alex.Wade@OkEq.org lmper l al Court of All Oklahoma Inc . Luke Welvaert Facilities Coordinator Luke.Welvaert@OkEq.org li',,ionarch XI Elections Yoting polls will be open at the following locations l\Iarch 23rd - l\larcb 25th : • Oklahoma City- Friday. lllarch 23 . 20~8 ~Inn-Hallway outside~ 7 -10 pm (18 & l:p) Tracy Allen Special Projects Tracy.Allen@OkEq.org • Tulsa. aturday l\larch l4 , 2018 Dennis R Neill Equality Center Noon- 3 pm (18 & Up) Tulsa Eagle 7 - 10 pm (<H+ only) • Tulsa~ Sunda~·. 1\Iarcb 25, 2 0 18 Bamboo Bar and Lounge 3 - 6 pm ( 21+ only) oring is open t o anyone in Oklahoma 18-. wit h a ualid Oklahoma ID. No absen tee 1,oti11g or on line uoting w,11 be available. For mor Information contact - lmpcourtok all.com Purchase your tickets before March 23 and save $15 for the full weekend. Visit www.impcourtok.org to purchase. Imperial Court of All Oklahoma, Inc. Presents coronation XI Qods and Qoddess: worlds 1n-ro111n Show March 29 2018 Denise Polonchak Janitorial Services OkEq Board and Trustees Executive Committee Stuart Ashworth, Esq., President Sharon Bishop-Baldwin, Vice President Jan Baldwin, Secretary Paul Allen, Treasurer Robin VanMeter, At Large Board of Directors Christopher Brecht-Smith, Esq. Rev. Geoffrey Brewster Sheena Grewal Darci Hazelwood, D.O. Marcia Keesee Ben Matthews Mike Redman, Esq. Chris Shoaf Al Triggs John Williams Board of Advisors Laura Arrowsmith, D.O. Peter Brennan Alyssa Bryant, Esq. Jamie Catlett Michael Farr Joann Frizell Andrew Gordon Amanda Lowe Jim Scholl Mikeal Vaughn William Vaughn Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. 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SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq eNews January 3rd, 2018 okl::ihom:ms for equality news In This Issue OkEq Survey "First Thursday" Art Opening Three Kings Day Free Art Class Free Yoga Class OkEq wants your opinion 2018 Pride Bingo Road to the Crown Oklahomans for Equality wants to start off 2018 with a resolution to our community. We are researching whether we are meeting all the needs of our community and identifying possible gaps where we can improve. Please take 1-2 minutes to complete this fivequestion survey so every voice can be heard. January EBA Mixer Voice your opinion, speak out CALL ME BY YOUR NAME Pride Movie Night Wine Down Wednesday Wild Hearts Ball Spectrum of Love Telling Our Stories - Falling in Love Begin Survey Amazon Smile No Shade for Plus "First Thursday" Art Opening Nan McDowell TULSA PROJECT THEATRE Pride Store Thursday, January 4, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library Face Off Empress Ball X The January Oklahomans for Equality showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature an exhibit of works by Nan McDowell, beginning with a reception on Thursday, Jan. 4 , from 6 to 9 p.m. and continuing throughout the month. Nan was born in 1940 and grew up in Quincy, Mass. As a self-taught artist, her painting was a welcome escape while pursuing careers in health care and education. She currently divides her time between Colorado and Oklahoma. Nan's first art workshop with Ardith Goodwin was a week before her first solo show in 2015. The techniques learned in that workshop have forever changed her approach to painting. Conveying emotion through painting remains at the center of her work. The last three years Nan has immersed herself in exploring her artistic framework. What has emerged is a love of depicting women in various states of emotion and emotions surrounding homelessness. Amazon Smile Shop Now Get your house in order and help us get our house in order, too! Go to smile.amazon.com for your shopping needs, and Amazon will donate a portion to Oklahomans for Equality! Her psyche has been deeply seated in emotion and its effect on others. She remarks that visually presenting the human condition through expression is where she feels most rewarded. She presents many styles, but her strength lies more in monochromatic tones with a small splash of color. When painting the human form, she often uses photos to get the proper angles of the body. She says of her work: "Frequently, my people come to me as I think about a certain feeling I want to express. I do a quick pencil sketch to achieve a natural pose. Occasionally, the original concept is sketched with paint directly onto the canvas. I layer with glaze and swaths of gesso." She says she is more comfortable with pallet knives and large strokes, but as seen in her art, the smallest brush stoke can create impact. Her medium of choice is now acrylics. "I want the painting to tell the story that the viewer places on it. My mind's eye continues to explode with ways to create on canvas, the struggles and joys of being human. You will see a lot of focus on the eyes, as I believe they truly are the window to your soul. My most recent work reflects my attempt to paint with a softer, less realistic hand. Second to portraying women is my love of depicting street people in an uplifting way, so I couldn't resist including my charming homeless man." The show begins with a reception on Thursday, January 4 , from 6 to 9 p.m. A door prize of the artist's work will be drawn. The show continues throughout the month. www.okeq.org CELEBRATE THIS LATINX TRADITION WITH FOOD AND FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY! THREE k/NtJS DAY PARTY SATURDAY 6TH OF J UARYl M - 1PM OKLAHOMA UALITY CENTE amazonsmile ~ You shop. Amazon gives. OkEq Board Meeting Monthly Meeting 7:00 p.m. Thursday, January 18 Dennis R. Neill Equality Center All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members OkEq Art Exhibition The January Oklahomans for Equality showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature an exhibit of works by Nan McDowell, beginning with a reception on Thursday, Jan. 4, from 6 to 9 p.m. and continuing throughout the month. Nan was born in 1940 and grew up in Quincy, Mass. As a self-taught artist, her painting was a welcome escape while pursuing careers in health care and education. She currently divides her time between Colorado and Oklahoma. Nan's first art workshop with Ardith Goodwin was a week before her first solo show in 2015. The techniques learned in that workshop have forever changed her approach to painting. Conveying emotion through painting remains at the center of her work. The last three years Nan has immersed herself in exploring her artistic framework. What has emerged is a love of depicting women in various states of emotion and emotions surrounding 4/24/26, 4:13 PM �OkEq eNews January 3rd, 2018 2 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-3rd--2018.... homelessness. ST, TULSA, OK 74120 The show continues throughout the month. www.okeq.org Family Ties TRADITIONAL AND LOCALLY BAKED " PAN DE REYES " RAFFLE PRIZES MUSIC , GAMES AND FUN FOR KIDS OF ALL AGES JOIN A LETTER CAMPAIGN FOR DREAMERS DREAM ACT OKLAHOMA TSHIRT CONTEST AND SALE Family Ties is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBT parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Family Ties contact andy@grimesco.net Challenging Beliefs in Nontraditional Relat ions hips 1st & 3rd Monday of each month 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Thi event i pon or d by --Free Art Class Monday, January 8, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Free basic art lessons are now available. You will need shading pencils, copy paper or any sort of white blank paper (no notebook paper) and erasers! Any questions please email Program Director Jose.Vega@okeq.org Free Yoga Class This therapeutic discussion group provides a haven for individuals who engage in nontraditional relationship structures, with a focus on internal and social stigmas, personal belief systems, and the struggles surrounding this population. This group is open to individuals who take part in ethically nonmonogamous relationships (polyamory, swinging) and kink relationships. The Oklahoma Poly Network is a proud supporter of this group. Sara Griffey is a Clinical Counseling intern with Bellevue University. She has experience working with LGBT+ clients, homeless youth, individuals struggling with mood disorders, anxiety, and trauma. She currently works with survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. She welcomes the opportunity to work with persons with concerns related to nontraditional relationships (polyamory, kink, etc.), as well as the other areas listed above. She is passionate about advocacy and public policy in order to ensure that proper treatment is available for any individual seeking services. Live Free! Coming Out Worksh op Wednesday, January 10, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Enjoy a free Yoga class! These 60-minute, free Community Yoga classes are open to everyone of all levels. Each class is mindfully crafted to prepare the body for a peak pose in the arm balance, inversion, back-bend or twist family. This class will connect the mind, body, and spirit through movement and breath. Any questions please email Jose.Vega@okeq.org 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 4/24/26, 4:13 PM �OkEq eNews January 3rd, 2018 3 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-3rd--2018.... 6:30-7:30 p.m. Are you planning to come out? Maybe you have just recently come out? Join us for a coming out discussion group meeting in the History Project Room. It's free! This course is designed for individuals coming to terms with their sexuality with presentations on how to come out to family, friends, and co-workers. Question and answer session in a supportive and informed environment. 2018 Pride Bingo Saturday, January 13, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Tulsa PRIDE BINGO is back for the 2018 Pride season. Join us for the first Tulsa Pride Bingo of the year. The beautiful and glamorous Nicole Carrington will fly in from Vegas, and she has invited Rainbow Granny and Trailer Trash Teresa to join her for our Bingo Bash. DJ Alex says "get your lip sync selections ready." $20 for general admission $30 Adult Beverage admission includes 3 drink tickets $225 Table for 8 people which includes open bar for your table @ the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center It is a safe space to share experiences about coming out and discuss topics as it relates to doing so. By sharing struggles and victories the group allows those newly coming out and who have been out for a while to learn from others. All are welcome to join in the discussion whether Lesbian, Gay, Bi, or Trans. Please contact ComingOut@OkEq.org or call 918-743-4297 Sara Griffey is a Clinical Counseling intern with Bellevue University. She has experience working with LGBT+ clients, homeless youth, individuals struggling with mood disorders, anxiety, and trauma. She currently works with survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. She welcomes the opportunity to work with persons with concerns related to nontraditional relationships (polyamory, kink, etc.), as well as the other areas listed above. She is passionate about advocacy and public policy in order to ensure that proper treatment is available for any individual seeking services. STARCHASER PRODUCTtons PRESEnTS ROAD TO THE CROWn A benefit for the courts of Oklahoma USofA Ml Ml Classic and Diva Rou e 66 USofA Ml Ml Classic and Diva Outstanding performances Exciting auction items Liue band Lawyer in the Library January 10 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Lawyer in the Library is an opportunity to meet with a lawyer about topics such as family law (divorce, paternity, custody and child support), landlord/tenant disputes, estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment is necessary. Counseling Services Counselors are donating their services to Oklahomans for Equality. Please be patient when setting up appointment times. It can take up to 2 weeks for them to find an available time to see you. Dr. Kurt Choate January 13 2018 at 7pm ~ - - - - - - - - - - - - .,. _i_ Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a Sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required ~~ ~L~ _. 4/24/26, 4:13 PM �OkEq eNews January 3rd, 2018 4 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-3rd--2018.... rCKe-cr - 10 -ar-cne aoo Black Box Theater Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th Tulsa OK Contact Dr. Kurt Choate, LPC at 918.449.6574 DrKurt@OkEq.org OSU Tulsa Counseling Center Tickets, auction, and tips help send the courts to Nationals Adult Bevcro3es and snacks benchi Oklolwmans for Equality Alyssa Pasquini is a mental health counseling intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She is passionate about assisting clients who are a part of the LGBTQQIA+ community who experience a range of concerns including issues surrounding gender identity, sexual/affectional orientation, and mood or anxiety concerns. Appointments with Alyssa can be made by calling the OSU Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 5 94-85 68 . Amanda Rogers is a mental health counseling intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She welcomes the opportunity to work with persons with concerns related to gender identity, sexual or affectional orientation, relationship issues, mood/anxiety concerns and trauma. She is passionate about social justice and working with the LGBTQQIA+ community. Appointments can be scheduled with Amanda by calling the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at 918-594-8568 . EBA Mixer Wednesday, January 17th, 6:00 p.m. Hyatt Regency Tulsa 100 E. Second St., Tulsa, OK 74103 Hyatt Regency Tulsa is located in the heart of downtown Tulsa's vibrant business, entertainment, and cultural districts. Our hotel overlooks the scenic gardens of the Williams Center Complex and is only eight miles from Tulsa International Airport. Adjoined via skybridge to Williams Towers, our luxury, high-rise Tulsa hotel is adjacent to the famous Tulsa Performing Arts Center and just a few walking blocks from the Cox Convention Center, BOK Center and more than 50 restaurants and bars. Visit Hyatt Regency Tulsa Online Temple Hull is a mental health counseling intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She has experience counseling transgender, bisexual, lesbian, gay and asexual persons, and looks forward to working with all individuals represented in the bright colors of the rainbow flag. Appointments with Temple can be made by calling the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at 918-594-8568. 4/24/26, 4:13 PM �OkEq eNews January 3rd, 2018 5 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-3rd--2018.... You can join the EBA online, at one of our mixers or business meetings, or fill out and application at the Dennis R Neill Equality Center. E UALITY Business Alliance Merrill Reiter, M.S., is in the Counseling Psychology Doctoral Program at Oklahoma State University. She is a mental health counselor at OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. Merrill is passionate about social justice, advocacy and counseling. She enjoys working with people of all identities and strives to make her sessions a safe place for all clients. She has experience working with LGBTQ+ people and welcomes the opportunity to work with persons with concerns related to sexual or affectional orientation, gender identity, mood/anxiety, depression, self-injury, death/grief, and those experiencing major changes or transitions in life. Appointments with Merrill can be made by calling the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 594-8568 The Equality Business Alliance networking mixers are terrific venues for you to meet prospective clients. Mixers are open to non-members as well as EBA members. Be sure to bring business cards, business information, brochures, etc. Hosting a networking mixer is a great way to showcase your business. You may host at your establishment or use the Equality Center. If you would like to host a mixer: please send an email to jose.vega@okeq.org for more information. CALL ME BY YOUR NAME Pride Movie Night Friday, January 19, 6:00 p.m. Reception, 7:20 p.m. Film Screening Circle Cinema 10 S. Lewis Ave., Tulsa, OK 74104 OKEQ is hosting a reception at the the premier of one of the most highly-acclaimed films of the year, "CALL ME BY YOUR NAME," Friday, Jan 19 at Circle Cinema. Reception begins at 6pm, Film Screening at 7:20pm. In Northern Italy in 1983, seventeen year-old Elio begins a relationship with visiting Oliver, his father's research assistant, with whom he bonds over his emerging sexuality, their Jewish heritage, and the beguiling Italian landscape. Starring Armie Hammer and written by James Ivory. Click here for more information Wine Down Wednesday Wednesday, January 31, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Do you enjoy wine, meeting new people and hearing inspiring leadership content? 'Wine Down Wednesday!' is a social group that combines short 'TED-style' presentation! We drink wine while hearing motivational/expert speakers present their leadership expertise for 15-20 minutes (6:15pm-7:45pm). Before, in between, and following the speaker, we enjoy wine and talk about our month! Our events occur the last Wednesday of the month and topics always vary! If there's a certain topic you'd like to hear or a speaker recommendation, let us know! Don't miss out on a great social and leadership opportunity that will improve your life, productivity, and relationships! Come 'Wine Down!' Kathy Kavanaugh is a doctoral counseling psychology intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She is dedicated to working with clients of all identities (including all sexual and affectional orientations, gender identities, races, ethnicities, and ages) from a multicultural perspective. Kathy works with clients to address concerns regarding anxiety, mood, sexual and gender identity development, and overall personal enrichment. To schedule an appointment with Kathy, please contact the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 594-8568. Any questions please contact Jose.vega@okeq.org Wild Hearts Ball Saturday, February 3, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Dancing, music, friends, and we guarantee you'll fall in love. Spectrums of Love Saturday, February 10, 6:00 p.m. Opening reception, 6:30 p.m. Dinner, 7:30 p.m. Show Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Mark Taracuk, MSEd, NCC is a doctoral student in counseling psychology at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. He received his master's degree in counseling from Indiana University and is a National Certified Counselor. Mark has past experience working with members of the LGBTQ+ community on a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, spiritual concerns, trauma, intimate partner violence, and concerns related to gender identity. Appointments with Mark can be made by calling the OSU Tulsa Counseling Center 4/24/26, 4:13 PM �OkEq eNews January 3rd, 2018 6 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-January-3rd--2018.... at (918) 594-8568. Opening Night Lynn Riggs Black Box Theater Spectrum of Love A cabaret of live entertainment featuring Tulsa's top performers in the LGBTQ community. Produced by Pat Hobbs Written by Morgan Allen $125.00 Opening reception at 6:00 p.m., Seat for the show, Dinner, Dessert,Champagne and open bar. Dinner served at 6:30 , Show begins at 7:30 p.m. $60.00 Seat for the show, Dessert, Champagne and cash bar Seating prior to the show which begins at 7:30 p.m. $1,000 Table for 8 includes premiere seating for the show and O pening reception and appetizers at 6:00 pm , Premiere table seating for the show, Dinner, Dessert, Champagne and o pen bar. Dinner served at 6:30 , Show begins at 7:30 p.m. Telling Our Stories - Falling in Love Monday, February 12, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74135 Join Oklahomans for Equality for a night of storytelling, with our new series: Telling Our Stories. Oral Storytelling has been a vital part of keeping the LGBTQ community and their stories alive. This series will explore different aspects of life and experience. Each night will have a specific theme and will include TRUE stories of those within the community. Jennie Martin is a Licensed Professional Counselor - Candidate and Counseling Psychology Doctoral Intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She enjoys working with LGBTQQIA+ community members on a wide variety of topics including relationship/family concerns, body image, community advocacy, religiosity/spirituality concerns, trauma, and more. She has experience with family and couples counseling and is passionate about advocating for social justice. Appointments can be scheduled with Jennie by calling the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at 918-594-8568. Each selected participant will tell their experience pertaining to the theme, a 5-7 minute format. Participants can use a script if needed. The first theme is: FALLING IN LOVE. If you are interested in telling your story around this topic, please email Amanda Lowe at aclowe@okstate.edu with a brief synopsis of your story. Spots are limited, so don't delay! Non-Binary Support Group Amazon Smile Get your house in order and help us get our house in order, too! Go to smile.amazon.com for your shopping needs, and Amazon will donate a portion to Oklahomans for Equality! Amazon Smile Link amazons '~~n • Third Wednesday of each month from 7-9 p.m. A new support group for folks who identify with non-binary genders, including but not limited to, genderqueer, genderfluid, agender, bigender, neutrois, genderflux, and more. This group will be a safe space to discuss our identities, receive support, and build a strong non-binary community in Tulsa. For information contact Vic Wiener at vfwiener@gmail.com e- You shop. Amazon g·ves. No Shade for Plus Every Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 A new support group to bring together people who have found they are HIV positive and those who have been living with HIV for many years. The group will provide support, education, social activities and so much more. The group will be here at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center to provide a safe place to discuss issues and meet other people who are navigating their lives being PLUS. Southern Pride Drum Group Every Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Southern Pride drum group is the only drum group of its kind in the entire world, being the only drum comprised of mainly 2 spirit (GLBT Native) members and their families. They have travelled all across the US and Canada singing for powwows, gatherings and Pride events for more than 10 years with more than 100 years of combined experience singing at the drum. Currently they are seeking to teach drumming and singing and drum etiquette at the Equality Center in Tulsa and add to their tight knit drum family. SOS Group for Mondays 7:00 pm This open Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) Recovery and Sobriety Group meets every Monday at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information, visit www.SOSTulsa.org 4/24/26, 4:13 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/4b303478b09a7db59001e1a1f328d6aa.pdf d42c4a6099dc34405858372dfba4a6ea PDF Text Text OkEq eNews April 4th, 2018 1 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-April-4th--2018.htm... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq eNews e April 4th, 2018 oklohomons for equolity In This Issue news Kelly Kirby CPA April Video eNews April Volunteer of the Month Call to Action First Thursday Art Show Provider Bias Survey Tulsa Indigenous & First Nation Support Group No Shade for Plus PafllOll Rental Properf:y Bookke Foster Care and Adoption Information Event LGBTQ Veterans Support and Entertainment -----Cityscape Home Mortgage EBA Mixer 2018 Equality Gala Art call for (even) MOREColor 2018 Compassionate Communication Workshop "Self Love". Pride Bingo Super Hero Night TMSL 2018 Spring Schedule TULSA PROJECT THEATRE Let us help you file your 2017tax returns! Pride Store Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library Amazon Smile Dissertation Study - Sexual Behaviors in MSM Miss Jolt 2018 Kelly Kirby CPA Jolt - Jackpot Golf Classic Certified Public Accountant a professional corporation (918) 747-5466 4815 S Harvard, Ste 205 Tulsa, OK 74135 admin@kkirby.com Amazon Smile Shop Now Get your house in order and help us get our house in order, too! Go to smile.amazon.com for your shopping needs, and Amazon will donate a portion to Oklahomans for Equality! amazons ....._,,..., mile You shop. Amazon gives. OkEq Board Meeting www.kkirby.com Monthly Meeting 7:00 p.m. Thursday, April 26 Dennis R. Neill Equality Center All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members eatu rLll\,g n~bo~ea ux: ne ax r nerap!::j Dog Proudly serving Oklahoma's LGBTQ community since 1982. April Video eNews OkEq Art Exhibition The April Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature an exhibit of works by Jared Boyd, in a show titled "Every Reason to Feel", beginning with a reception on Thursday, April 5th from 6-9pm and continuing throughout the month. The name of my show is "Every Reason to Feel" highlighting the importance of walking healthfully through various seasons of life. This collection has deep meaning for me and is reminiscent of a journey through seasons that have been both joyful and painful. 4/24/26, 4:20 PM �OkEq eNews April 4th, 2018 2 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-April-4th--2018.htm... The show begins with a reception on Thursday, April 5, from 6 to 9 p.m. A door prize of the artist's work will be drawn. The show continues throughout the month www.okeq.org Family Ties April Volunteer of the Month Bob Hanson Thank you for your dedication,Bob! If you would like to volunteer, contact Alex Wade at alex.wade@okeq.org Family Ties is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBT parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Family Ties contact jose.vega@okeq.org Challenging Beliefs in Nontraditional Relat ions hips 1st & 3rd Monday of each month 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. This therapeutic discussion group provides a haven for individuals who engage in nontraditional relationship structures, with a focus on internal and social stigmas, personal belief systems, and the struggles surrounding this population. This group is open to individuals who take part in ethically nonmonogamous relationships (polyamory, swinging) and kink relationships. The Oklahoma Poly Network is a proud supporter of this group. Call to Action CALL TO ACTION: SB 1140 by Senator Greg Treat Contact your Oklahoma House Representative and tell them Vote NO on SB1140. Find your representative here SB1140 by Senator Greg Treat could soon be heard!!! We must protect LGBTQ youth in foster care shelters and group homes by making sure they are not excluded from placement in qualified foster homes. We must oppose any legislation that takes our tax dollars and gives them to faith-based and private child placing agencies who refuse to allow same sex couples and LGBTQ individuals to provide foster care and or adopt. SB1140 would allow: • Private agencies to make a policy where they would NEVER certify or train prospective and adoptive parents as long as they claim it's for "moral" or "religious" reasons. Sara Griffey is a Clinical Counseling intern with Bellevue University. She has experience working with LGBT+ clients, homeless youth, individuals struggling with mood disorders, anxiety, and trauma. She currently works with survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. She welcomes the opportunity to work with persons with concerns related to nontraditional relationships (polyamory, kink, etc.), as well as the other areas listed above. She is passionate about advocacy and public policy in order to ensure that proper treatment is available for any individual seeking services. Live Free! Coming Out Worksh op • Would allow private agencies to make a policy where they would NEVER even ATTEMPT to find a home for children in shelters and group homes who identified as LGBTQ, are considered "medically fragile", or have a disability as long as the agencies claim it's for "moral" or "religious" reasons. • Would PROHIBIT the Department of Human Services (DHS) from intervening and being able to contract with another agency who was willing to find a family for an LGBTQ youth or consider a same-sex couple if the original private agency had already refused placement based on "moral" or "religious" reasons. Contact these Representatives and tell them you OPPOSE SB1140. Judiciary Committee Rep. Chris Kannady - Chair 2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Room 246 Oklahoma City, OK 73105 (405) 557-7337 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 4/24/26, 4:20 PM �OkEq eNews April 4th, 2018 3 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-April-4th--2018.htm... Legislative Assistant: Zach Swift 6:30-7:30 p.m. Rep. Tim Downing - Vice Chair 2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Room 300A Oklahoma City, OK 73105 (405) 557-7365 Legislative Assistant: Patricia Timberlake* Are you planning to come out? Maybe you have just recently come out? Join us for a coming out discussion group meeting in the History Project Room. It's free! This course is designed for individuals coming to terms with their sexuality with presentations on how to come out to family, friends, and co-workers. Question and answer session in a supportive and informed environment. Rep. Greg Babinec 2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Room 302B Oklahoma City, OK 73105 (405) 557-7304 Legislative Assistant: Rynae Blassingame* It is a safe space to share experiences about coming out and discuss topics as it relates to doing so. By sharing struggles and victories the group allows those newly coming out and who have been out for a while to learn from others. All are welcome to join in the discussion whether Lesbian, Gay, Bi, or Trans. Please contact ComingOut@OkEq.org or call 918-743-4297 Rep. Rhonda Baker 2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Room 202A Oklahoma City, OK 73105 (405) 557-7311 Legislative Assistant: Megan Jackson* Rep. Kevin Calvey 2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Room 435 Oklahoma City, OK 73105 (405) 557-7357 Assistant: Charlotte Maughan Rep. Avery Frix 2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Room 328B Oklahoma City, OK 73105 (405) 557-7302 Assistant: Gina Kanelopoulos* Legislative Legislative Rep. Elise Hall 2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Room 200 Oklahoma City, OK 73105 (405) 557-7403 Legislative Assistant: Karlita Manger Rep. Justin Humphrey 2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Room 329B Oklahoma City, OK 73105 (405) 557-7382 Legislative Assistant: LaToya Alexander* Sara Griffey is a Clinical Counseling intern with Bellevue University. She has experience working with LGBT+ clients, homeless youth, individuals struggling with mood disorders, anxiety, and trauma. She currently works with survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. She welcomes the opportunity to work with persons with concerns related to nontraditional relationships (polyamory, kink, etc.), as well as the other areas listed above. She is passionate about advocacy and public policy in order to ensure that proper treatment is available for any individual seeking services. Rep. John Paul Jordan 2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Room 410 Oklahoma City, OK 73105 (405) 557-7352 Legislative Assistant: Ashlee Byrd* Rep. Ben Loring 2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Room 503 Oklahoma City, OK 73105 (405) 557-7399 Legislative Assistant: Louise Aldridge Rep. John Montgomery 2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Room 304 Oklahoma City, OK 73105 (405) 557-7374 Assistant: Debbie Taylor* Rep. Carl Newton 2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Room 300 Oklahoma City, OK 73105 (405) 557-7339 Assistant: Rose McFall* Legislative Lawyer in the Library Legislative Lawyer in the Library is an opportunity to meet with a lawyer about topics such as family law (divorce, paternity, custody and child support), landlord/tenant disputes, estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment is necessary. Rep. Terry O'Donnell 2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Room 433 Oklahoma City, OK 73105 (405) 557-7379 Legislative Assistant: Kathy Hubbart Rep. Leslie Osborn N. Lincoln Blvd., Room 246 Oklahoma City, OK 73105 (405) 557-7333 Assistant: Zack Swift Rep. David Perryman 2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Room 540 Oklahoma City, OK 73105 (405) 557-7401 Assistant: Abigail Weigand April 11 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. 2300 Legislative Counseling Services Legislative Counselors are donating their services to Oklahomans for Equality. Please be patient when setting up appointment times. It can take up to 2 weeks for them to find an available time to see you. Rep. Michael Rogers 2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Room 302 Oklahoma City, OK 73105 (405) 557-7362 Legislative Assistant: Jacob Musgrave* Rep. Johnny Tadlock 2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Room 501 Oklahoma City, OK 73105 (405) 557-7363 Legislative Assistant: Leslie Smith-Haddad* Rep. Emily Virgin 2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Room 543 Oklahoma City, OK 73105 (405) 557-7323 Dr. Kurt Choate Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a Sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required Contact 4/24/26, 4:20 PM �OkEq eNews April 4th, 2018 4 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-April-4th--2018.htm... Legislative Assistant: Debra Pearson-Matthews Dr. Kurt Choate, LPC at 918.449.6574 choatek@nsuok.edu Rep. Collin Walke 2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Room 510 Oklahoma City, OK 73105 (405) 557-7335 Legislative Assistant: Beth Lott* Rep. Kevin West 2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Room 248B Oklahoma City, OK 73105 (405) 557-7343 Legislative Assistant: Jordan Holt* Rep. Cory Williams 2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Room 544 Oklahoma City, OK 73105 (405) 557-7411 Assistant: Carly Abbott* Legislative Stephanie Miller Stephanie is a counseling intern at Northeastern State University. She is passionate about working with diverse families and clients, now expanding to the LGBTQ+ community and allies. Stephanie has experience with families, children and adolescents. She believes in helping the client identify and achieve their goals through a holistic approach. Rep. Rande Worthen 2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Room 300C Oklahoma City, OK 73105 (405) 557-7398 Legislative Assistant: Malana Bracht* First Thursday Art Show - Jared Boyd "Every Reason to Feel" Thursday April 5, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 The April Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature an exhibit of works by Jared Boyd, in a show titled " Every Reason to Feel" , beginning with a reception on Thursday, April 5th from 6-9pm and continuing throughout the month. Jared speaks of his work: My art is my response to the environment around me. I create from intuitive and thoughtful design. The sources of my inspiration are many and include emotions, thoughts, meditations, music, nature, and life. I utilize a variety of mediums including acrylic paint, graphite, charcoal, gesso, and oil pastels. My process is to create many layers on the canvas as to reveal the history of the piece. My intent is for the layers to illustrate a journey on the canvas that is both visually appealing and deeply meaningful. It's my belief that art brings great meaning to life. It's my hope that others can find great meaning in art as well. Contact Stephanie at tatom@nsuok.edu to make an appointment. All sessions are free and will be held at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center between 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays or 12:30 and 4:30 p.m. on Saturdays. OSU Tulsa Counseling Center The name of my show is "Every Reason to Feel" highlighting the importance of walking healthfully through various seasons of life. This collection has deep meaning for me and is reminiscent of a journey through seasons that have been both joyful and painful. The show begins with a reception on Thursday, April 5, from 6 to 9 p.m. A door prize of the artist's work will be drawn. The show continues throughout the month www.okeq.org Provider Bias Survey Sara Griffey is a Clinical Counseling intern with Bellevue University. She currently facilitates OkEq's Coming Out Workshop and Challenging Beliefs in Non-Traditional Relationships group. This survey has been crafted to better understand provider bias in the LGBTQ+ and nontraditional relationship communities. The information will be used to provide information about ways to better train and educate providers. AVOID BIAS NEXT EXIT~ While you may not be familiar with some of the terms used, I have provided definitions to give you a better understanding of the following questions: Provider bias - the negative evaluation of a group or individual belonging to such group Alyssa Pasquini is a mental health counseling intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She is passionate about assisting clients who are a part of the LGBTQQIA+ community who experience a range of concerns including issues surrounding gender identity, sexual/affectional orientation, and mood or anxiety concerns. Appointments with Alyssa can be made by calling the OSU Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 5 94-85 68 . Discrimination - the unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people or things. For the purpose of this study, discrimination applies to gender, sexual orientation, and/or relationship construct. Relationship construct - divided into two main categories: monogamous and nonmonogamous. This includes nontraditional relationship structures such as: polyamory, swinging, kink (Dominant/submissive, etc.) relationships. ALL RESPONSES ARE CONFIDENTIAL Link to the survey Tulsa Indigenous & First Nation Support Group First & Third Thursday of every month Next Meeting April 5, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Tulsa Indigenous Amanda Rogers is a mental health counseling intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She welcomes the opportunity to work with persons with concerns related to gender identity, sexual or affectional orientation, relationship issues, mood/anxiety concerns and trauma. She is passionate about social justice and working with the LGBTQQIA+ community. Appointments can be scheduled with Amanda by calling the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at 918-594-8568 . \ \ i / 1 ., 4/24/26, 4:20 PM �OkEq eNews April 4th, 2018 5 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-April-4th--2018.htm... .,,,.,.- .......... & First Nation Support Group Indian or Indian at Heart _,,,..,,,,, ............. Temple Hull is a mental health counseling intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She has experience counseling transgender, bisexual, lesbian, gay and asexual persons, and looks forward to working with all individuals represented in the bright colors of the rainbow flag. Appointments with Temple can be made by calling the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at 918-594-8568. I/ I f \ \ First and Third Thursday of every month 7pm at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center No Shade for Plus Every Thursday starting in April Next meeting April 5, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 A new support group to bring together people who have found they are HIV positive and those who have been living with HIV for many years. The group will provide support, education, social activities and so much more. The group will be here at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center to provide a safe place to discuss issues and meet other people who are navigating their lives being PLUS. Foster Care and Adoption Information Event Saturday, April 7, 12:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Merrill Reiter, M.S., is in the Counseling Psychology Doctoral Program at Oklahoma State University. She is a mental health counselor at OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. Merrill is passionate about social justice, advocacy and counseling. She enjoys working with people of all identities and strives to make her sessions a safe place for all clients. She has experience working with LGBTQ+ people and welcomes the opportunity to work with persons with concerns related to sexual or affectional orientation, gender identity, mood/anxiety, depression, self-injury, death/grief, and those experiencing major changes or transitions in life. Appointments with Merrill can be made by calling the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 594-8568 Kathy Kavanaugh is a doctoral counseling psychology intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She is dedicated to working with clients of all identities (including all sexual and affectional orientations, gender identities, races, ethnicities, and ages) from a multicultural perspective. Kathy works with clients to address concerns regarding anxiety, mood, sexual and gender identity development, and overall personal enrichment. To schedule an appointment with Kathy, please contact the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 594-8568. 4/24/26, 4:20 PM �OkEq eNews April 4th, 2018 6 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-April-4th--2018.htm... Mark Taracuk, MSEd, NCC is a doctoral student in counseling psychology at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. He received his master's degree in counseling from Indiana University and is a National Certified Counselor. Mark has past experience working with members of the LGBTQ+ community on a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, spiritual concerns, trauma, intimate partner violence, and concerns related to gender identity. Appointments with Mark can be made by calling the OSU Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 594-8568. LGBTQ Veterans Support and Entertainment First & Third Tuesday of each month Next meeting Tuesday, April 17, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Jennie Martin is a Licensed Professional Counselor - Candidate and Counseling Psychology Doctoral Intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She enjoys working with LGBTQQIA+ community members on a wide variety of topics including relationship/family concerns, body image, community advocacy, religiosity/spirituality concerns, trauma, and more. She has experience with family and couples counseling and is passionate about advocating for social justice. Appointments can be scheduled with Jennie by calling the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at 918-594-8568. Non-Binary Support Group 3rd Tuesday of each month 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. A new support group for folks who identify with non-binary genders, including but not limited to, genderqueer, genderfluid, agender, bigender, neutrois, genderflux, and more. This group will be a safe space to discuss our identities, receive support, and build a strong non-binary community in Tulsa. For information contact Vic Wiener at vfwiener@gmail.com Southern Pride Drum Group Every Thursday, 7:30 p.m. 4/24/26, 4:20 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/9789cd843977507e5de3e67f37088a2c.pdf 7d16b97759e8f15187b69dd82b942a68 PDF Text Text OkEq eNews April 12th, 2018 1 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-April-12th--2018.ht... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq eNews e April 12th, 2018 oklohom:ms for equolity In This Issue news Kelly Kirby CPA 2018 Equality Gala Call to Action Provider Bias Survey No Shade for Plus Free Art Class The Allyship workshop F~ }'afllOll Rental Properf¥ Bookk ep1n9 Challenging Beliefs in Nontraditional Relationships LGBTQVeterans Support Entertainment - and -EBA Mixer Tulsa Indigenous & First Nation Support Group Cityscape Home Mortgage Art call for (even) MOREColor 2018 Compassionate Communication Workshop "Self Love". Wine Down Wednesday Pride Bingo Super Hero Night Gay Men's Dinner Group Let us help you file your 2017 tax returns! First Thursday Art Show LGBT Women's Network May Happy Hour TMSL 2018 Spring Schedule TULSA PROJECT THEATRE April Volunteer of the Month Kelly Kirby CPA April Video eNews Pride Store Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library Amazon Smile Certified Public Accountant Dissertation Study - Sexual Behaviors in MSM a professional corporation Jolt - Jackpot Golf Classic Miss Jolt 2018 I.C.A.O. Invetitures XI {918) 747-5466 4815 S Harvard, Ste 205 Tulsa, OK 74135 Amazon Smile admin@kkirby.com www.kklrby.com Shop Now Get your house in order and help us get our house in order, too! Go to smile.amazon.com for your shopping needs, and Amazon will donate a portion to Oklahomans for Equality! amazonsmile ~' You shop. Amazon gives. Featuri,ll\,g TntbodeQu,x: The Q,x TherQpl'.j Dog OkEq Board Meeting Monthly Meeting 7:00 p.m. Thursday, April 26 Dennis R. Neill Equality Center All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members Proudly serving Oklahoma's LGBTQ community since 1982. 2018 Equality Gala Saturday, April 21, 6:30 p.m. Cox Business Center 100 Civic Center, Tulsa, OK 74103 OkEq Art Exhibition The April Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature an exhibit of works by Jared Boyd, in a show titled "Every Reason to Feel", beginning with a reception on Thursday, April 5th from 6-9pm and continuing throughout the month. 4/24/26, 4:20 PM �OkEq eNews April 12th, 2018 2 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-April-12th--2018.ht... Sponsorships and tickets available now ------- The name of my show is "Every Reason to Feel" highlighting the importance of walking healthfully through various seasons of life. This collection has deep meaning for me and is reminiscent of a journey through seasons that have been both joyful and painful. oklahomans for equality The show begins with a reception on Thursday, April 5, from 6 to 9 p.m. A door prize of the artist's work will be drawn. The show continues throughout the month www.okeq.org Family Ties • Family Ties is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBT parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Family Ties contact jose.vega@okeq.org CALL TO ACTION: SB 1140 by Senator Greg Treat Contact your state representatives and tell them Vote NO on SB1140. Challenging Beliefs in Nontraditional Relat ions hips Find your representative here List of ALL House Representatives SB1140 by Senator Greg Treat could soon be heard on the house floor!!! We must protect LGBTQ youth in foster care shelters and group homes by making sure that they are not excluded from placement in qualified foster homes. We must oppose any legislation that takes our tax dollars and gives them to faith-based and private childplacing agencies who refuse to allow same-sex couples and LGBTQ individuals to provide foster care and or adopt. 1st & 3rd Monday of each month 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. SB1140 would allow: • Private agencies to make a policy NEVER to certify or train prospective and adoptive parents who they say violate their "moral" or "religious" standards. • Would allow private agencies to make a policy NEVER even to ATTEMPT to find a home for children in shelters and group homes who identified as LGBTQ, who are considered "medically fragile," or who have a disability as long as the agencies claim that it's for "moral" or "religious" reasons. • Would PROHIBIT the Department of Human Services from intervening and being able to contract with another agency that was willing to find a family for an LGBTQ youth or consider a same-sex couple if the original private agency had already refused placement based on "moral" or "religious" reasons. Provider Bias Survey Sara Griffey is a Clinical Counseling intern with Bellevue University. She currently facilitates OkEq's Coming Out Workshop and Challenging Beliefs in Non-Traditional Relationships group. This survey has been crafted to better understand provider bias in the LGBTQ+ and nontraditional relationship communities. The information will be used to provide information about ways to better train and educate providers. AVOID BIAS NEXT EXIT~ While you may not be familiar with some of the terms used, I have provided definitions to give you a better understanding of the following questions: Provider bias - the negative evaluation of a group or individual belonging to such group Discrimination - the unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people or things. For the purpose of this study, discrimination applies to gender, sexual orientation, and/or relationship construct. Relationship construct - divided into two main categories: monogamous and nonmonogamous. This includes nontraditional relationship structures such as: polyamory, swinging, kink (Dominant/submissive, etc.) relationships. ALL RESPONSES ARE CONFIDENTIAL Link to the survey This therapeutic discussion group provides a haven for individuals who engage in nontraditional relationship structures, with a focus on internal and social stigmas, personal belief systems, and the struggles surrounding this population. This group is open to individuals who take part in ethically nonmonogamous relationships (polyamory, swinging) and kink relationships. The Oklahoma Poly Network is a proud supporter of this group. Sara Griffey is a Clinical Counseling intern with Bellevue University. She has experience working with LGBT+ clients, homeless youth, individuals struggling with mood disorders, anxiety, and trauma. She currently works with survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. She welcomes the opportunity to work with persons with concerns related to nontraditional relationships (polyamory, kink, etc.), as well as the other areas listed above. She is passionate about advocacy and public policy in order to ensure that proper treatment is available for any individual seeking services. Live Free! Coming Out Worksh op No Shade for Plus Every Thursday Next meeting April 12, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 4/24/26, 4:20 PM �OkEq eNews April 12th, 2018 3 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-April-12th--2018.ht... 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 A new support group to bring together people who have found they are HIV positive and those who have been living with HIV for many years. The group will provide support, education, social activities and so much more. The group will be here at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center to provide a safe place to discuss issues and meet other people who are navigating their lives being PLUS. 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 6:30-7:30 p.m. Are you planning to come out? Maybe you have just recently come out? Join us for a coming out discussion group meeting in the History Project Room. It's free! This course is designed for individuals coming to terms with their sexuality with presentations on how to come out to family, friends, and co-workers. Question and answer session in a supportive and informed environment. Free Art Class Thursday, April 12, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Free basic art lessons II All you need is shading pencils, copy paper or any sort of white blank paper (just not notebook paper) and erasers! Any questions please email program director Jose.Vega@okeq.org The Allyship workshop Saturday April 14, April 21, April 28, and May 5, 12:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 It is a safe space to share experiences about coming out and discuss topics as it relates to doing so. By sharing struggles and victories the group allows those newly coming out and who have been out for a while to learn from others. All are welcome to join in the discussion whether Lesbian, Gay, Bi, or Trans. Please contact ComingOut@OkEq.org or call 918-743-4297 Sara Griffey is a Clinical Counseling intern with Bellevue University. She has experience working with LGBT+ clients, homeless youth, individuals struggling with mood disorders, anxiety, and trauma. She currently works with survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. She welcomes the opportunity to work with persons with concerns related to nontraditional relationships (polyamory, kink, etc.), as well as the other areas listed above. She is passionate about advocacy and public policy in order to ensure that proper treatment is available for any individual seeking services. Join us at the Dennis R. Neill EqualityCenter with Stephanie Miller facilitator for the Allyship workshop series on what the LGBTQ+ community wants and needs from their allies. These hour-long workshop sessions will be part education and part experiential processing. Tools and directions will be provided to help you be a better ally to the LGBTQ+ community. Challenging Beliefs in Nontraditional Relationships Monday, April 16, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 This therapeutic discussion group provides a haven for individuals who engage in nontraditional relationship structures, with a focus on internal and social stigmas, personal belief systems, and the struggles surrounding this population. This group is open to individuals who take part in ethically nonmonogamous relationships (polyamory, swinging) and kink relationships. The Oklahoma Poly Network is a proud supporter of this group. Lawyer in the Library LGBTQ Veterans Support and Entertainment First & Third Tuesday of each month Next meeting Tuesday, April 17, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 May 9 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Lawyer in the Library is an opportunity to meet with a lawyer about topics such as family law (divorce, paternity, custody and child support), landlord/tenant disputes, estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment is necessary. Counseling Services Counselors are donating their services to Oklahomans for Equality. Please be patient when setting up appointment times. It can take up to 2 weeks for them to find an available time to see you. 4/24/26, 4:20 PM �OkEq eNews April 12th, 2018 4 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-April-12th--2018.ht... Dr. Kurt Choate Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a Sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required Contact Dr. Kurt Choate, LPC at 918.449.6574 choatek@nsuok.edu EBA Mixer Wednesday, April 18, 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Hosted by Twenty Twenty Eyecare 7408 S. Yale Ave., Tulsa OK 74136 OUR PURPOSE To preserve freedom and vitality of the individual spirit, by safeguarding the faculty of sight. OUR MISSION We will fervently campaign to educate and motivate the citizens of our community to adopt a more conscientious approach to their own eye health. By providing our patients with the right knowledge, we empower them to make proactive decisions that will result in a higher standard of living. OUR VISION We dare to re-imagine eye care as an opportunity to educate and empower our patients and peers. In doing so, we will prevail against outmoded ideas and behaviors and establish ourselves as the leader in specialty eye care. Visit Twenty Twenty Eyecare online - - - Stephanie Miller y e You can join the EBA online, at one of our mixers or business meetings, or fill out and application at the Dennis R Neill Equality Center. Stephanie is a counseling intern at Northeastern State University. She is passionate about working with diverse families and clients, now expanding to the LGBTQ+ community and allies. Stephanie has experience with families, children and adolescents. She believes in helping the client identify and achieve their goals through a holistic approach. Contact Stephanie at tatom@nsuok.edu to make an appointment. All sessions are free and will be held at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center between 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays or 12:30 and 4:30 p.m. on Saturdays. OSU Tulsa Counseling Center E UALITY Business Alliance The Equality Business Alliance networking mixers are terrific venues for you to meet prospective clients. Mixers are open to non-members as well as EBA members. Be sure to bring business cards, business information, brochures, etc. Hosting a networking mixer is a great way to showcase your business. You may host at your establishment or use the Equality Center. If you would like to host a mixer: please send an email to jose.vega@okeq.org for more information. Tulsa Indigenous & First Nation Support Group Alyssa Pasquini is a mental health counseling intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She is passionate about assisting clients who are a part of the LGBTQQIA+ community who experience a range of concerns including issues surrounding gender identity, sexual/affectional orientation, and mood or anxiety concerns. Appointments with Alyssa can be made by calling the OSU Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 5 94-85 68 . First & Third Thursday of every month Next Meeting April 19, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Tulc;r1 lnciiaPnouc; 4/24/26, 4:20 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/d416c876ef80511b7aa5873078326570.pdf 0a78ebac58b12415c2dea565a77ae25e PDF Text Text OkEq eNews April 18th, 2018 1 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-April-18th--2018.ht... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq eNews e April 18th, 2018 oklohomons for equolity In This Issue news Kelly Kirby CPA EBA Mixer 2018 Equality Gala Provider Bias Survey CALL TO ACTION: SB 1140 No Shade for Plus Tulsa Indigenous & First Nation Support Group Pride Bingo Super Hero Night PafllOll Rental Properf:y Bookke Cityscape Home Mortgage Art call for (even) MOREColor 2018 Wine Down Wednesday Compassionate Communication Workshop "Self Love". Dining Out For Life LGBTQVeterans Support Entertainment - and -Gay Men's Dinner Group First Thursday Art Show Ask A Lawyer Free Legal Advice LGBT Women's Network May Happy Hour Let us help you file your 2017tax returns! TMSL 2018 Spring Schedule TULSA PROJECT THEATRE Curiosity Fest 2018 April Volunteer of the Month April Video eNews Kelly Kirby CPA Certified Public Accountant a professional corporation Pride Store Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library Amazon Smile Dissertation Study - Sexual Behaviors in MSM Jolt - Jackpot Golf Classic I.C.A.O. Invetitures XI (918) 747-5466 4815 S Harvard, Ste 205 Tulsa, OK 74135 admin@kkirby.com www.kkirby.com Amazon Smile Shop Now Get your house in order and help us get our house in order, too! Go to smile.amazon.com for your shopping needs, and Amazon will donate a portion to Oklahomans for Equality! amazons .___,..., mile You shop. Amazon gives. OkEq Board Meeting eatu rLll\,g n~bo~ea ux: ne ax r nerap!::j Dog Monthly Meeting 7:00 p.m. Thursday, April 26 Dennis R. Neill Equality Center All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members OkEq Art Exhibition Proudly serving Oklahoma's LGBTQ community since 1982. The April Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature an exhibit of works by Jared Boyd, in a show titled "Every Reason to Feel", beginning with a reception on Thursday, April 5th from 6-9pm and continuing throughout the month. The name of my show is "Every Reason to Feel" highlighting the 4/24/26, 4:21 PM �OkEq eNews April 18th, 2018 2 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-April-18th--2018.ht... importance of walking healthfully through various seasons of life. This collection has deep meaning for me and is reminiscent of a journey through seasons that have been both joyful and painful. EBA Mixer Wednesday, April 18, 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Hosted by Twenty Twenty Eyecare 7408 S. Yale Ave., Tulsa OK 74136 OUR PURPOSE To preserve freedom and vitality of the individual spirit, by safeguarding the faculty of sight. OUR MISSION We will fervently campaign to educate and motivate the citizens of our community to adopt a more conscientious approach to their own eye health. By providing our patients with the right knowledge, we empower them to make proactive decisions that will result in a higher standard of living. The show begins with a reception on Thursday, April 5, from 6 to 9 p.m. A door prize of the artist's work will be drawn. The show continues throughout the month www.okeq.org OUR VISION We dare to re-imagine eye care as an opportunity to educate and empower our patients and peers. In doing so, we will prevail against outmoded ideas and behaviors and establish ourselves as the leader in specialty eye care. Visit Twenty -Twenty -Eyecare - online - Family Ties -y e Family Ties is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBT parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Family Ties contact jose.vega@okeq.org You can join the EBA online, at one of our mixers or business meetings, or fill out and application at the Dennis R Neill Equality Center. Challenging Beliefs in Nontraditional Relat ions hips E UALITY Business Alliance 1st & 3rd Monday of each month 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. The Equality Business Alliance networking mixers are terrific venues for you to meet prospective clients. Mixers are open to non-members as well as EBA members. Be sure to bring business cards, business information, brochures, etc. Hosting a networking mixer is a great way to showcase your business. You may host at your establishment or use the Equality Center. If you would like to host a mixer: please send an email to jose.vega@okeq.org for more information. 2018 Equality Gala Saturday, April 21, 6:30 p.m. Cox Business Center 100 Civic Center, Tulsa, OK 74103 Sponsorships and tickets available now ----- oklahomans for equality This therapeutic discussion group provides a haven for individuals who engage in nontraditional relationship structures, with a focus on internal and social stigmas, personal belief systems, and the struggles surrounding this population. This group is open to individuals who take part in ethically nonmonogamous relationships (polyamory, swinging) and kink relationships. The Oklahoma Poly Network is a proud supporter of this group. Sara Griffey is a Clinical Counseling intern with Bellevue University. She has experience working with LGBT+ clients, homeless youth, individuals struggling with mood disorders, anxiety, and trauma. She currently works with survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. She welcomes the opportunity to work with persons with concerns related to nontraditional relationships (polyamory, kink, etc.), as well as the other areas listed above. She is passionate about advocacy and public policy in order to ensure that proper treatment is available for any individual seeking services. Live Free! Coming Out Worksh op 4/24/26, 4:21 PM �OkEq eNews April 18th, 2018 3 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-April-18th--2018.ht... Provider Bias Survey 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 6:30-7:30 p.m. Sara Griffey is a Clinical Counseling intern with Bellevue University. She currently facilitates OkEq's Coming Out Workshop and Challenging Beliefs in Non-Traditional Relationships group. This survey has been crafted to better understand provider bias in the LGBTQ+ and nontraditional relationship communities. The information will be used to provide information about ways to better train and educate providers. While you may not be familiar with some of the terms used, I have provided definitions to give you a better understanding of the following questions: Provider bias - the negative evaluation of a group or individual belonging to such group Discrimination - the unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people or things. For the purpose of this study, discrimination applies to gender, sexual orientation, and/or relationship construct. Relationship construct - divided into two main categories: monogamous and nonmonogamous. This includes nontraditional relationship structures such as: polyamory, swinging, kink (Dominant/submissive, etc.) relationships. ALL RESPONSES ARE CONFIDENTIAL Link to the survey CALL TO ACTION: SB 1140 by Senator Greg Treat Contact your state representatives and tell them Vote NO on SB1140. Find your representative here List of ALL House Representatives SB1140 by Senator Greg Treat could soon be heard on the house floor!!! We must protect LGBTQ youth in foster care shelters and group homes by making sure that they are not excluded from placement in qualified foster homes. We must oppose any legislation that takes our tax dollars and gives them to faith-based and private child- placing agencies who refuse to allow same-sex couples and LGBTQ individuals to provide foster care and or adopt. Are you planning to come out? Maybe you have just recently come out? Join us for a coming out discussion group meeting in the History Project Room. It's free! This course is designed for individuals coming to terms with their sexuality with presentations on how to come out to family, friends, and co-workers. Question and answer session in a supportive and informed environment. It is a safe space to share experiences about coming out and discuss topics as it relates to doing so. By sharing struggles and victories the group allows those newly coming out and who have been out for a while to learn from others. All are welcome to join in the discussion whether Lesbian, Gay, Bi, or Trans. Please contact ComingOut@OkEq.org or call 918-743-4297 Sara Griffey is a Clinical Counseling intern with Bellevue University. She has experience working with LGBT+ clients, homeless youth, individuals struggling with mood disorders, anxiety, and trauma. She currently works with survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. She welcomes the opportunity to work with persons with concerns related to nontraditional relationships (polyamory, kink, etc.), as well as the other areas listed above. She is passionate about advocacy and public policy in order to ensure that proper treatment is available for any individual seeking services. SB1140 would allow: • Private agencies to make a policy NEVER to certify or train prospective and adoptive parents who they say violate their "moral" or "religious" standards. • Would allow private agencies to make a policy NEVER even to ATTEMPT to find a home for children in shelters and group homes who identified as LGBTQ, who are considered "medically fragile," or who have a disability as long as the agencies claim that it's for "moral" or "religious" reasons. • Would PROHIBIT the Department of Human Services from intervening and being able to contract with another agency that was willing to find a family for an LGBTQ youth or consider a same-sex couple if the original private agency had already refused placement based on "moral" or "religious" reasons. No Shade for Plus Every Thursday Next meeting April 19, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Lawyer in the Library A new support group to bring together people who have found they are HIV positive and those who have been living with HIV for many years. The group will provide support, education, social activities and so much more. The group will be here at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center to provide a safe place to discuss issues and meet other people who are navigating their lives being PLUS. May 9 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Lawyer in the Library is an opportunity to meet with a lawyer about topics such as family law (divorce, paternity, custody and child support), landlord/tenant disputes, estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment is necessary. Counseling Services Counselors are donating their services to Oklahomans for Equality. Please be patient when setting up appointment times. It can take up to 2 weeks for them to find an available time to see you. 4/24/26, 4:21 PM �OkEq eNews April 18th, 2018 4 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-April-18th--2018.ht... Dr. Kurt Choate Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a Sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required Contact Dr. Kurt Choate, LPC at 918.449.6574 choatek@nsuok.edu Tulsa Indigenous & First Nation Support Group First & Third Thursday of every month Next Meeting April 19, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Tulsa Indigenous \ \ I //; ........__ ,,,,,,,,.... Stephanie Miller & First Nation Support Group Indian or Indian at Heart -...... .,.,..,,, Stephanie is a counseling intern at Northeastern State University. She is passionate about working with diverse families and clients, now expanding to the LGBTQ+ community and allies. Stephanie has experience with families, children and adolescents. She believes in helping the client identify and achieve their goals through a holistic approach. Contact Stephanie at tatom@nsuok.edu to make an appointment. All sessions are free and will be held at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center between 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays or 12:30 and 4:30 p.m. on Saturdays. OSU Tulsa Counseling Center I/ I f \ \ First and Third Thursday of every month 7pm at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Alyssa Pasquini is a mental health counseling intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She is passionate about assisting clients who are a part of the LGBTQQIA+ community who experience a range of concerns including issues surrounding gender identity, sexual/affectional orientation, and mood or anxiety concerns. Appointments with Alyssa can be made by calling the OSU Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 5 94-85 68 . Pride Bingo 2018 - Super Hero Night Saturday, April 28, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Tulsa PRIDE BINGO is the best bingo EVER The beautiful and glamorous Nicole Carrington will fly in from Vegas, and she has invited Rainbow Granny and Trailer Trash Teresa to join her for our Bingo Bash. Prizes for the best super hero costume. $20 for general admission $30 Adult Beverage admission includes 3 drink tickets $225 Table for 8 people which includes open bar for your table @ the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 4/24/26, 4:21 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/57aebd078d0e40a9d45cd1d6e89da1b1.pdf 1624c24cf50e5c3d17dc8a7d7a6ba884 PDF Text Text OkEq eNews April 25th, 2018 1 of 15 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-April-25th--2018.ht... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq eNews e news oklahom:ms for equality April 25th, 2018 In This Issue Cityscape Home Mortgage Michael Farr Sponsors the Day. Pride Bingo Super Hero Night CALL TO ACTION: SB 1140 Equality Gala Pictures Wine Down Wednesday Compassionate Communication Workshop "Self Love". Dining Out For Life No Shade for Plus Tulsa Indigenous & First Nation Support Group LGBTQ Veterans Support and Entertainment --Gay Men's Dinner Group First Thursday Art Show Provider Bias Survey Ask A Lawyer Free Legal Advice LGBT Women's Network May Happy Hour Rally for Age Justice EBA Mixer INDIAN TACO SALE & NATIVE DANCE DEMO TMSL 2018 Spring Schedule TULSA PROJECT THEATRE Curiosity Fest 2018 April Volunteer of the Month April Video eNews THANK YOU Pride Store Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library Friendship Tour Amazon Smile Dissertation Study - Sexual Behaviors in MSM Michael Farr Sponsors the Da y In Honor of Paul Dorman and John Alexander Saturday, April 28, 2018 Jolt - Jackpot Golf Classic I.C.A.O. Invetitures XI Michael Farr is sponsoring the day to honor his friends Paul Dorman and John Alexander. Good Luck, Paul & John! Amazon Smile Shop Now Get your house in order and help us get our house in order, too! Go to smile.amazon.com for your shopping needs, and Amazon will donate a portion to Oklahomans for Equality! amazons mi le ....._,-, If you would like to sponsor the center to honor your special day, click here Birthdays - yours, your spouse's, your children's, your parents', your friends', even your dog's • Anniversaries - wedding, sobriety, adoption, court date • To honor a loved one's memory • Special events • Mother's Day, Father's Day, any holiday • Just because You shop. Amazon gives. • OkEq Board Meeting Monthly Meeting 7:00 p.m. Thursday, April 26 Dennis R. Neill Equality Center All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members OkEq Art Exhibition Pride Bingo 2018 - Super Hero Night Saturday, April 28, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Tulsa PRIDE BINGO is the best bingo EVER The beautiful and glamorous Nicole Carrington will fly in from Vegas, and she has invited Rainbow Granny and Trailer Trash Teresa to join her for our Bingo Bash. Prizes for the best super hero costume. $20 for general admission The April Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature an exhibit of works by Jared Boyd, in a show titled "Every Reason to Feel", beginning with a reception on Thursday, April 5th from 6-9pm and continuing throughout the month. 4/24/26, 4:21 PM �OkEq eNews April 25th, 2018 2 of 15 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-April-25th--2018.ht... $30 Adult Beverage admission includes 3 drink tickets $225 Table for 8 people which includes open bar for your table @ the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center CALL TO ACTION: SB 1140 by Senator Greg Treat Contact your state representatives and tell them Vote NO on SB1140. Find your representative here ------- The name of my show is "Every Reason to Feel" highlighting the importance of walking healthfully through various seasons of life. This collection has deep meaning for me and is reminiscent of a journey through seasons that have been both joyful and painful. The show begins with a reception on Thursday, April 5, from 6 to 9 p.m. A door prize of the artist's work will be drawn. The show continues throughout the month www.okeq.org List of ALL House Representatives SB1140 by Senator Greg Treat could soon be heard on the house floor!!! We must protect LGBTQ youth in foster care shelters and group homes by making sure that they are not excluded from placement in qualified foster homes. We must oppose any legislation that takes our tax dollars and gives them to faith-based and private child- placing agencies who refuse to allow same-sex couples and LGBTQ individuals to provide foster care and or adopt. Family Ties SB1140 would allow: • Private agencies to make a policy NEVER to certify or train prospective and adoptive parents who they say violate their "moral" or "religious" standards. • Would allow private agencies to make a policy NEVER even to ATTEMPT to find a home for children in shelters and group homes who identified as LGBTQ, who are considered "medically fragile," or who have a disability as long as the agencies claim that it's for "moral" or "religious" reasons. • Would PROHIBIT the Department of Human Services from intervening and being able to contract with another agency that was willing to find a family for an LGBTQ youth or consider a same-sex couple if the original private agency had already refused placement based on "moral" or "religious" reasons. Equality Gala Pictures Now Available Photos from Steven Michael's Photography Family Ties is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBT parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Family Ties contact jose.vega@okeq.org Challenging Beliefs in Nontraditional Relat ions hips Photos from Williams Photography Photos from the Magic Selfie Mirror 1st & 3rd Monday of each month 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Wine Down Wednesday Wednesday, April 25, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Do you enjoy wine, meeting new people and hearing inspiring leadership content? 'Wine Down Wednesday!' is a social group that combines short 'TED-style' presentation! We drink wine while hearing motivational/expert speakers present their leadership expertise for 15-20 minutes (6:15pm-7:45pm). Before, in between, and following the speaker, we enjoy wine and talk about our month! Our events occur the last Wednesday of the month and topics always vary! If there's a certain topic you'd like to hear or a speaker recommendation, let us know! Don't miss out on a great social and leadership opportunity that will improve your life, productivity, and relationships! Come 'Wine Down!' Any questions please contact program director Jose.vega@okeq.org Compassionate Communication Workshop "Self Love" Thursday, April 26, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 The most important part of compassionate communication is being aware of what is alive in you. The main focus is on feelings and needs. Becoming aware of your needs, when you are feeling negative emotion, will lead to feeling better. The source of negative emotion is focusing on the problem or what we don't want. When focus is shifted to what we do want (needs) we shift to being part of the solution instead of part of the problem. This workshop on self love and self empathy will offer interactive conversations and role playing, as well as informative information as to what the process of compassionate communication is all about. You can take away tools that will help you start improving the relationships in your life, starting with yourself. Come join us and practice deliberately deciding to feel better. This therapeutic discussion group provides a haven for individuals who engage in nontraditional relationship structures, with a focus on internal and social stigmas, personal belief systems, and the struggles surrounding this population. This group is open to individuals who take part in ethically nonmonogamous relationships (polyamory, swinging) and kink relationships. The Oklahoma Poly Network is a proud supporter of this group. Sara Griffey is a Clinical Counseling intern with Bellevue University. She has experience working with LGBT+ clients, homeless youth, individuals struggling with mood disorders, anxiety, and trauma. She currently works with survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. She welcomes the opportunity to work with persons with concerns related to nontraditional relationships (polyamory, kink, etc.), as well as the other areas listed above. She is passionate about advocacy and public policy in order to ensure that proper treatment is available for any individual seeking services. Live Free! Coming Out Worksh op Facilitated by Lynn McLellan Vegetarian snacks and drinks will be provided! Contact jose.vega@okeq.org with any questions. 4/24/26, 4:21 PM �OkEq eNews April 25th, 2018 3 of 15 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-April-25th--2018.ht... Dining Out For Life Thursday, April 26th Making a difference is as easy as going out to eat! Our amazing restaurants will donate 25% or more of your bill to pay for local HIV services provided by H.O.P.E. Their generosity coupled with your generous donation will make a very real difference in the lives of thousands of men, women, and children throughout the Tulsa area. Please browse through the site, and use our restaurant locator to find your perfect Dining Out for Life restaurant. It could not be easier to search for the perfect meal for you, your family, and friends. Please help us make sure that no one faces HIV alone. It is the most satisfying meal you will ever eat! Mark your calendars! Thursday, April 26, 2018 Diniug~ ( OutJ. ~ Dine Out, Fight AIDS Click here for a complete list of participating restaurants 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 6:30-7:30 p.m. No Shade for Plus Every Thursday Next meeting April 26, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 A new support group to bring together people who have found they are HIV positive and those who have been living with HIV for many years. The group will provide support, education, social activities and so much more. The group will be here at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center to provide a safe place to discuss issues and meet other people who are navigating their lives being PLUS. {or Are you planning to come out? Maybe you have just recently come out? Join us for a coming out discussion group meeting in the History Project Room. It's free! This course is designed for individuals coming to terms with their sexuality with presentations on how to come out to family, friends, and co-workers. Question and answer session in a supportive and informed environment. It is a safe space to share experiences about coming out and discuss topics as it relates to doing so. By sharing struggles and victories the group allows those newly coming out and who have been out for a while to learn from others. All are welcome to join in the discussion whether Lesbian, Gay, Bi, or Trans. Please contact ComingOut@OkEq.org or call 918-743-4297 Sara Griffey is a Clinical Counseling intern with Bellevue University. She has experience working with LGBT+ clients, homeless youth, individuals struggling with mood disorders, anxiety, and trauma. She currently works with survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. She welcomes the opportunity to work with persons with concerns related to nontraditional relationships (polyamory, kink, etc.), as well as the other areas listed above. She is passionate about advocacy and public policy in order to ensure that proper treatment is available for any individual seeking services. Tulsa Indigenous & First Nation Support Group First & Third Thursday of every month Next Meeting April 26, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Tulsa Indigenous \ \ l //; ........... Lawyer in the Library May 9 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. ~ & First Nation Support Group ~ Indian or Indian at Heart Lawyer in the Library is an opportunity to meet with a lawyer about topics such as family law (divorce, paternity, custody and child support), landlord/tenant disputes, estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment is necessary. Counseling Services Counselors are donating their services to Oklahomans for Equality. Please be patient when setting up appointment times. It can take up to 2 weeks for them to find an available time to see you. 4/24/26, 4:21 PM �OkEq eNews April 25th, 2018 4 of 15 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-April-25th--2018.ht... -........ I/ / f \ \ First and Third Thursday of every month 7pm at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Dr. Kurt Choate Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a Sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required Contact Dr. Kurt Choate, LPC at 918.449.6574 choatek@nsuok.edu LGBTQ Veterans Support and Entertainment First & Third Tuesday of each month Next meeting Tuesday, May 1, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Stephanie Miller Stephanie is a counseling intern at Northeastern State University. She is passionate about working with diverse families and clients, now expanding to the LGBTQ+ community and allies. Stephanie has experience with families, children and adolescents. She believes in helping the client identify and achieve their goals through a holistic approach. Contact Stephanie at tatom@nsuok.edu to make an appointment. All sessions are free and will be held at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center between 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays or 12:30 and 4:30 p.m. on Saturdays. OSU Tulsa Counseling Center Gay Men's Dinner Group Tuesday, May 1, 6:30 p.m. Bonefish Grill 4651 Kenosha St., Broken Arrow, OK 74012 At Bonefish Grill, we do things a little differently. It all began in January 2000 in St. Petersburg, Florida, where our founders, Tim Curci and Chris Parker, opened the very first Bonefish Grill, fueled by their shared love for catching, cooking and serving fresh fish. Visit Bonefish Grill online Please RSVP to Gay Men's Dinner Group Richard Haley at GuysDineToo@gmail.com First Thursday Art Show - Arthur James Uphold Thursday May 3, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 The May Oklahomans for Equality showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature an exhibit of works by Arthur James Uphold, beginning with a reception on Thursday, May 3, from 6 to 9 p.m. and continuing throughout the month. A longtime resident of the Tulsa area, Arthur James Uphold has finally made it home. Arthur was both activeduty and in the reserves in the Army, including deployment to Kuwait and Iraq. He retired at the rank of master sergeant after 28 years. During his work and military career, he attended the Rocky Mountain School of Art, where he studied the human form. He received an associate's degree from then-Tulsa Junior College and a bachelor of fine arts in 1995 from Oklahoma State University. Alyssa Pasquini is a mental health counseling intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She is passionate about assisting clients who are a part of the LGBTQQIA+ community who experience a range of concerns including issues surrounding gender identity, sexual/affectional orientation, and mood or anxiety concerns. Appointments with Alyssa can be made by calling the OSU Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 5 94-85 68 . Arthur's work extracts from many media. "As an artist exhibiting my work, I like to excite the viewer's eye with color," he said. "My use of geometrical shapes and organic elements gives me the freedom to enjoy less restriction and allows me to create my own vision. I also use traditional tools, like reflective lighting, shading, color theory and perspective. You can usually see a person or object in my paintings, but they are transformed through shapes, shadows and light as if they were objects in space. My work includes oils, acrylics and watercolor, and my sculptures include bone and wood. I sometimes combine individual mediums for various effects." Although he is an accomplished artist, this is Arthur's first one-man show. At the opening reception, a door prize of the artist's work will be drawn. The show continues throughout May. www.okeq.org Amanda Rogers is a mental health counseling intern 4/24/26, 4:21 PM �OkEq eNews April 25th, 2018 5 of 15 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-April-25th--2018.ht... Provider Bias Survey Sara Griffey is a Clinical Counseling intern with Bellevue University. She currently facilitates OkEq's Coming Out Workshop and Challenging Beliefs in Non-Traditional Relationships group. This survey has been crafted to better understand provider bias in the LGBTQ+ and nontraditional relationship communities. The information will be used to provide information about ways to better train and educate providers. AVOID BIAS NEXT EXIT~ While you may not be familiar with some of the terms used, I have provided definitions to give you a better understanding of the following questions: at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She welcomes the opportunity to work with persons with concerns related to gender identity, sexual or affectional orientation, relationship issues, mood/anxiety concerns and trauma. She is passionate about social justice and working with the LGBTQQIA+ community. Appointments can be scheduled with Amanda by calling the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at 918-594-8568 . Provider bias - the negative evaluation of a group or individual belonging to such group Discrimination - the unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people or things. For the purpose of this study, discrimination applies to gender, sexual orientation, and/or relationship construct. Relationship construct - divided into two main categories: monogamous and nonmonogamous. This includes nontraditional relationship structures such as: polyamory, swinging, kink (Dominant/submissive, etc.) relationships. ALL RESPONSES ARE CONFIDENTIAL Link to the survey Ask A Lawyer Free Legal Advice Thursday, May 3 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Oklahoma is keeping its tradition of celebrating Law Day in a big way. The Oklahoma Bar Association has been celebrating Law Day more than 60 years with activities and events taking place over several weeks and in dozens of counties. Oklahoma lawyers donated tens of thousands of dollars in legal services giving free legal advice, and the Law Day message reaches more than 4.5 million Oklahomans annually. Every year, Oklahomans with legal questions may call a toll-free number from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and speak to an attorney at no charge. This year's Ask A Lawyer event will be Thursday, May 3. This year will mark the 42nd year OBA members offered free legal advice to the public. In 2017, 219 attorneys answered 1,477 phone calls and 367 emails, in both English and Spanish, across 30 different counties. Volunteers donated 475 hours in time and $71,325 in billable hours. This annual event is a unique opportunity to provide a valuable community service while promoting a positive public image of attorneys and the OBA. Temple Hull is a mental health counseling intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She has experience counseling transgender, bisexual, lesbian, gay and asexual persons, and looks forward to working with all individuals represented in the bright colors of the rainbow flag. Appointments with Temple can be made by calling the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at 918-594-8568. Click here for more information Law Day 2018 FREE LEGAL ADVICE Thurs. I May 3 I 9 a.m. -9 p.m. 800-456-8525 ASKALA WYER@OKl!>AR.ORG • ···~. .=········· ~ •• :····················· zstzs . .............: • ~• • • e . Merrill Reiter, M.S., is in the Counseling Psychology Doctoral Program at Oklahoma State University. She is a mental health counselor at OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. Merrill is passionate about social justice, advocacy and counseling. She enjoys working with people of all identities and strives to make her sessions a safe place for all clients. She has experience working with LGBTQ+ people and welcomes the opportunity to work with persons with concerns related to sexual or affectional orientation, gender identity, mood/anxiety, depression, self-injury, death/grief, and those experiencing major changes or transitions in life. Appointments with Merrill can be made by calling the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 594-8568 ...a... Ill ..................... 9 : : -~ C1o V ~ ~ ~ ... ....................................... .............................................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. V : A public i.ervice of the Oklahoma Bar AssociaLion and your county bar association. www.okbar.orgnawday. Kathy Kavanaugh is a doctoral counseling psychology intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She is dedicated to working with clients of all identities (including all sexual and affectional orientations, gender identities, races, ethnicities, and ages) from a multicultural perspective. Kathy works with clients to address concerns regarding anxiety, mood, sexual and gender identity 4/24/26, 4:21 PM �OkEq eNews April 25th, 2018 6 of 15 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-April-25th--2018.ht... LGBT Women's Network May Happy Hour Monday, May 7, 5:00 p.m. Inner Circle Vodka Bar 410 N Main St, Tulsa, OK 74103 This month our sponsor is Take Heart Events! Come mix and mingle with ladies you might not meet otherwise, make new business connections, and grow your personal network. We'll have light appetizers and don't forget to bring business cards to be entered into a drawing for a gift from our monthly sponsor! pnze ake ~--· - eve Apps provid<id by: Rally for Age Justice Tuesday, May 15, 2018 Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, Oklahoma 74120 development, and overall personal enrichment. To schedule an appointment with Kathy, please contact the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 594-8568. Mark Taracuk, MSEd, NCC is a doctoral student in counseling psychology at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. He received his master's degree in counseling from Indiana University and is a National Certified Counselor. Mark has past experience working with members of the LGBTQ+ community on a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, spiritual concerns, trauma, intimate partner violence, and concerns related to gender identity. Appointments with Mark can be made by calling the OSU Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 594-8568. The first Rally for Age Justice will focus exclusively on the issues that impact our nation's older adults. Age Justice stands for these principles: • People of all ages standing together in our shared efforts to fight ageism. • Inclusivity: Age is place that unites all races, genders, sexualities, religions and other factors that define us. • The dignity and well-being of the frail and disabled. • Building and maintaining a society that replaces ageist myths. The radical age movement is a grassroots effort that challenges traditional notions of aging and focuses on building an intergenerational movement dedicated to confronting and eradicating age discrimination. For more information, visit radicalagemovement.org EBA Mixer Wednesday, May 16, 6:00 p.m. Hosted by Red Sky Liquor & Wine 4711 E 51st St, Tulsa, OK 74135 Red Sky Liquor & Wine was founded in May 2011 and opened its store in the Tulsa area during that year. Jennie Martin is a Licensed Professional Counselor - Candidate and Counseling Psychology Doctoral Intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She enjoys working with LGBTQQIA+ community members on a wide variety of topics including relationship/family concerns, body image, community advocacy, religiosity/spirituality concerns, trauma, and more. She has experience with family and couples counseling and is passionate about advocating for social justice. Appointments can be scheduled with Jennie by calling the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at 918-594-8568. We are a new alcoholic beverage-lifestyle specialty store that provides a uniquely friendly and welcoming environment for competitively priced alcoholic beverages. Our interactive website enables customers to purchase items for home or office for pickup within an hour from our store. The Red Sky Liquor Experience! Red Sky Liquor provides an inviting environment. Friendly, product-knowledgeable staff offer customers individual service and advice as they explore the store's product offering. Our store is organized by product category and is well sign-posted, making it easy for customers to find the sections they are interested in. All products are accompanied by descriptive signage and, where appropriate, ratings. Signs are easy to read and informative. Parties, Weddings,Tastings? We can help! Red Sky Liquor offers customers great prices and discounts for those special events. If you are planning a party or an event, we invite you to come to our store or give us a phone call, and we can help you get started with your party shopping list. Give us a budget, number of guests and liquor preferences, and we will find the right product for your party or event. After these easy steps, all you need to do is show up, and your order will be ready for pickup. Call (918) 794-5700 or email blackbottle@redskyliquor.com Visit Red Sky Liquor & Wine Online Non-Binary Support Group 3rd Tuesday of each month 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. A new support group for folks who identify with non-binary genders, including but not limited to, genderqueer, genderfluid, agender, bigender, neutrois, genderflux, and more. This group will be a safe space to discuss our identities, receive support, and build a strong non-binary community in Tulsa. For information contact Vic Wiener at vfwiener@gmail.com REDSl<Y LIQUOR & WINE 4/24/26, 4:21 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/82d081951b5e618978276eefe2f58637.pdf e4136b07c52c98e4988a8ec26245fbf2 PDF Text Text OkEq eNews and Urgent call to action May 2nd, 2018 1 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-and-Urgent-call-to-a... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq eNews e May 2nd, 2018 oklahom:ms for equality news In This Issue Cityscape Home Mortgage CALL TO ACTION May Volunteer of the Month May Video eNews First Thursday Art Show Adoption Information Equality Gala Pictures No Shade for Plus Tulsa Indigenous & First Nation Support Group Teddy Bear Brigade - Green Country Bears -----Provider Bias Survey Ask A Lawyer Free Legal Advice LGBT Women's Network May Happy Hour St. Francis Community Services 2018 Tulsa Geek Chicks' Annual Geek-End LGBTQ -Veterans - -Support - -and -Entertainment --Rally for Age Justice EBA Mixer Indian Taco Sale & Native Dance Demonstration TMSL 2018 Spring Schedule Pride Bingo Super Hero Night Annual Tulsa Pride Interfaith Service Tulsa Pride Celebration 2018 TULSA PROJECT THEATRE Curiosity Fest 2018 Pride Store Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library Amazon Smile Dissertation Study - Sexual Behaviors in MSM Jolt - Jackpot Golf Classic I.C.A.O. Invetitures XI CALL TO ACTION: SB 1140 by Senator Greg Treat CALL TO ACTION: SB 1140 by Senator Greg Treat. This bill will most likely be heard in the senate today and the house tomorrow, if it passes in both it will then go to Gov. Mary Fallin. Please call your representative today Find here -your - - representative - -----Amazon Smile The Office of Governor Mary Fallin Oklahoma State Capitol 2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Room 212 Oklahoma City, OK 73105 Local: (405) 521-2342 Fax: (405) 521-3353 Click here to email Gov. Fallin Shop Now Get your house in order and help us get our house in order, too! Go to smile.amazon.com for your shopping needs, and Amazon will donate a portion to Oklahomans for Equality! We must protect LGBTQ youth in foster care shelters and group homes by making sure that they are not excluded from placement in qualified foster homes. We must oppose any legislation that takes our tax dollars and gives them to faith-based and private child- placing agencies who refuse to allow same-sex couples and LGBTQ individuals to provide foster care and or adopt. amazons ....._,...., mi le You shop. Amazon gives. SB1140 would allow: • Private agencies to make a policy NEVER to certify or train prospective and adoptive parents who they say violate their "moral" or "religious" standards. • Would allow private agencies to make a policy NEVER even to ATTEMPT to find a home for children in shelters and group homes who identified as LGBTQ, who are considered "medically fragile," or who have a disability as long as the agencies claim that it's for "moral" or "religious" reasons. • Would PROHIBIT the Department of Human Services from intervening and being able to contract with another agency that was willing to find a family for an LGBTQ youth or consider a same-sex couple if the original private agency had already refused placement based on "moral" or "religious" reasons. OkEq Board Meeting Monthly Meeting 7:00 p.m. Thursday, May 17 Dennis R. Neill Equality Center All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members OkEq Art Exhibition May Volunteer of the Month Mariah Robinson "I s t a r t e d v o l u n t e e r i n g a t t h e c e n t e r b e c a u s e I w a s l o o k i n g f o r a w a y t o g e t m o r e e x p e r i e nce working with nonprofits, and to support a cause that I feel strongly about. Volunteering is always the highlight of my week because I get to hear the stories of incredible people who have moved mountains to be where they are today. More often than not, my role at the center is to listen, and that's honestly the easiest thi ng anyone can do for the LGBT+ community. A few weeks ago I got a phone call at the fro homans for Eqwllty The May Oklahomans for Equality showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature an exhibit of works by Arthur James Uphold, beginning with a reception on Thursday, May 3, from 6 to 9 p.m. and continuing throughout the month. A longtime resident of the Tulsa area, Arthur James Uphold has finally made 4/24/26, 4:22 PM �OkEq eNews and Urgent call to action May 2nd, 2018 2 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-and-Urgent-call-to-a... nt desk from a trans woman. She didn't need anything, she just wanted to tell somebody that she'd been in public dressed as her true self for the first time and she was really happy. I was so thrilled that she shared this moment with me, and it's moments like this that ma k e i t a n h o n o r t o v o l u n t e e r a t t h e c e n t e r ." Thank you for your devotion, Mariah! M>\RIAH i{OHINSO,i it home. Arthur was both active-duty and in the reserves in the Army, including deployment to Kuwait and Iraq. He retired at the rank of master sergeant after 28 years. During his work and military career, he attended the Rocky Mountain School of Art, where he studied the human form. He received an associate's degree from then-Tulsa Junior College and a bachelor of fine arts in 1995 from Oklahoma State University. The show continues throughout the month www.okeq.org If you would like to volunteer, contact Alex Wade at alex.wade@okeq.org May Video eNews Q r:: Family Ties First Thursday Art Show - Arthur James Uphold Thursday May 3, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 The May Oklahomans for Equality showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature an exhibit of works by Arthur James Uphold, beginning with a reception on Thursday, May 3, from 6 to 9 p.m. and continuing throughout the month. A longtime resident of the Tulsa area, Arthur James Uphold has finally made it home. Arthur was both activeduty and in the reserves in the Army, including deployment to Kuwait and Iraq. He retired at the rank of master sergeant after 28 years. During his work and military career, he attended the Rocky Mountain School of Art, where he studied the human form. He received an associate's degree from then-Tulsa Junior College and a bachelor of fine arts in 1995 from Oklahoma State University. Arthur's work extracts from many media. "As an artist exhibiting my work, I like to excite the viewer's eye with color," he said. "My use of geometrical shapes and organic elements gives me the freedom to enjoy less restriction and allows me to create my own vision. I also use traditional tools, like reflective lighting, shading, color theory and perspective. You can usually see a person or object in my paintings, but they are transformed through shapes, shadows and light as if they were objects in space. My work includes oils, acrylics and watercolor, and my sculptures include bone and wood. I sometimes combine individual mediums for various effects." Family Ties is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBT parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Family Ties contact jose.vega@okeq.org Challenging Beliefs in Nontraditional Relat ions hips Although he is an accomplished artist, this is Arthur's first one-man show. At the opening reception, a door prize of the artist's work will be drawn. The show continues throughout May. www.okeq.org Adoption Information As many of you are already aware, when our LGBT families go through the adoption process - either one parent in a stepparent adoption or both parents in a traditional placement - a new birth certificate must be issued from the Department of Vital Records. We are pleased to announce that the Oklahoma Department of Vital Records has recently amended its procedures and is now issuing birth certificates with the following designations: MOTHER/FATHER MOTHER/MOTHER FATHER/FATHER PARENT/PARENT Birth certificates previously were issued only with the "mother/father" designations, regardless of the genders of the parents. If your child was issued a birth certificate with an incorrect designation of your gender identity, you can get an amended birth certificate. Please contact: Christopher Brecht 1800 S. Baltimore Ave., Ste. 900 Tulsa, OK 74119 918-382-1400 cbrecht@pmrlaw.net You will not be charged anything for attorney time or preparation, but there is a $50 Department of Vital Records fee to obtain any updated birth certificate. Equality Gala Pictures Now Available 1st & 3rd Monday of each month 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. This therapeutic discussion group provides a haven for individuals who engage in nontraditional relationship structures, with a focus on internal and social stigmas, personal belief systems, and the struggles surrounding this population. This group is open to individuals who take part in ethically nonmonogamous relationships (polyamory, swinging) and kink relationships. The Oklahoma Poly Network is a proud supporter of this group. Sara Griffey is a Clinical Counseling intern with Bellevue University. She has experience working with LGBT+ clients, homeless youth, individuals struggling with mood disorders, anxiety, and trauma. She currently works with survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. She welcomes the opportunity to work with persons with concerns related to nontraditional relationships (polyamory, kink, etc.), as well as the other areas listed above. She is passionate about advocacy and public policy in order to ensure that proper treatment is available for any individual seeking services. Photos from Steven Michael's Photography Photos from Williams Photography 4/24/26, 4:22 PM �OkEq eNews and Urgent call to action May 2nd, 2018 3 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-and-Urgent-call-to-a... Live Free! Coming Out Worksh op Photos from the Magic Selfie Mirror No Shade for Plus Every Thursday Next meeting May 3, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 A new support group to bring together people who have found they are HIV positive and those who have been living with HIV for many years. The group will provide support, education, social activities and so much more. The group will be here at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center to provide a safe place to discuss issues and meet other people who are navigating their lives being PLUS. 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 6:30-7:30 p.m. Are you planning to come out? Maybe you have just recently come out? Join us for a coming out discussion group meeting in the History Project Room. It's free! This course is designed for individuals coming to terms with their sexuality with presentations on how to come out to family, friends, and co-workers. Question and answer session in a supportive and informed environment. It is a safe space to share experiences about coming out and discuss topics as it relates to doing so. By sharing struggles and victories the group allows those newly coming out and who have been out for a while to learn from others. All are welcome to join in the discussion whether Lesbian, Gay, Bi, or Trans. Please contact ComingOut@OkEq.org or call 918-743-4297 Sara Griffey is a Clinical Counseling intern with Bellevue University. She has experience working with LGBT+ clients, homeless youth, individuals struggling with mood disorders, anxiety, and trauma. She currently works with survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. She welcomes the opportunity to work with persons with concerns related to nontraditional relationships (polyamory, kink, etc.), as well as the other areas listed above. She is passionate about advocacy and public policy in order to ensure that proper treatment is available for any individual seeking services. Tulsa Indigenous & First Nation Support Group First & Third Thursday of every month Next Meeting May 3, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Tulsa Indigenous \ \ l //; """' / .,,,,,... & First Nation Support Group Lawyer in the Library May 9 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Indian or Indian at Heart _,,,,_,., Lawyer in the Library is an opportunity to meet with a lawyer about topics such as family law (divorce, paternity, custody and child support), landlord/tenant disputes, estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment is necessary. ........... Counseling Services Counselors are donating their services to Oklahomans for Equality. Please be patient when setting up appointment times. It can take up to 2 weeks for them r- ! __ ..a. _ ·- _t "T" L ! .. _ I "'T" L ·-·-- - • - - . _ ..£ - · · - .... ____ .. ..a.L 4/24/26, 4:22 PM �OkEq eNews and Urgent call to action May 2nd, 2018 4 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-and-Urgent-call-to-a... r-1rs1 ana I rnra I nursaay or every momn to find an available time to see you. 7pm at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Dr. Kurt Choate Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a Sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required Contact Dr. Kurt Choate, LPC at 918.449.6574 choatek@nsuok.edu In celebration of our 8th year anniversary we are collecting new Teddy Bears to bring comf security and love to children facing tough situations through the gift of a ed ear. We are honored to partner with the Family Safety Center who assist family's of orryestic abuse. Stephanie Miller Stephanie is a counseling intern at Northeastern State University. She is passionate about working with diverse families and clients, now expanding to the LGBTQ+ community and allies. Stephanie has experience with families, children and adolescents. She believes in helping the client identify and achieve their goals through a holistic approach. , Contact Stephanie at tatom@nsuok.edu to make an appointment. All sessions are free and will be held at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center between 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays or 12:30 and 4:30 p.m. on Saturdays. rs can be dropped off-at the Dennis R 621 East 4th Street. lsa 0 OSU Tulsa Counseling Center Provider Bias Survey Sara Griffey is a clinical counseling intern with Bellevue University. She facilitates OkEq's Coming Out Workshop and the Challenging Beliefs in Non-Traditional Relationships group. This survey has been crafted to better understand provider bias in the LGBTQ+ and nontraditional relationship communities. The information will be used to provide information about ways to better train and educate providers. AVOID BIAS NEXT EXIT 1lf All responses are confidential. To take the survey, please go here: https://goo.gl/ forms/3BA47O4PtSt6bkz72 Ask A Lawyer Free Legal Advice Thursday, May 3 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Oklahoma is keeping its tradition of celebrating Law Day in a big way. The Oklahoma Bar Association has been celebrating Law Day more than 60 years with activities and events taking place over several weeks and in dozens of counties. Oklahoma lawyers donated tens of thousands of dollars in legal services giving free legal advice, and the Law Day message reaches more than 4.5 million Oklahomans annually. Alyssa Pasquini is a mental health counseling intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She is passionate about assisting clients who are a part of the LGBTQQIA+ community who experience a range of concerns including issues surrounding gender identity, sexual/affectional orientation, and mood or anxiety concerns. Appointments with Alyssa can be made by calling the OSU Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 5 94-85 68 . Every year, Oklahomans with legal questions may call a toll-free number from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and speak to an attorney at no charge. This year's Ask A Lawyer event will be Thursday, May 3. This year will mark the 42nd year OBA members offered free legal advice to the public. In 2017, 219 attorneys answered 1,477 phone calls and 367 emails, in both English and Spanish, across 30 different counties. Volunteers donated 475 hours in time and $71,325 in billable hours. This annual event is a unique opportunity to provide a valuable community service while promoting a positive public image of attorneys and the OBA. Click here for more information Law Day 2018 Amanda Rogers 4/24/26, 4:22 PM �OkEq eNews and Urgent call to action May 2nd, 2018 5 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-and-Urgent-call-to-a... FREE LEGAL ADVICE Thurs. I May 3 I 9 a.m. -9 p.m. 800-456-8525 is a mental health counseling intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She welcomes the opportunity to work with persons with concerns related to gender identity, sexual or affectional orientation, relationship issues, mood/anxiety concerns and trauma. She is passionate about social justice and working with the LGBTQQIA+ community. Appointments can be scheduled with Amanda by calling the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at 918-594-8568 . ASKALAWYER@OKr»AR.ORG • • • .............: 6) ..., . . . e ·.········· ~ . . . ···:.. ! .................... ~ ~ .A. : I ll . ~ . : A <Y6 a, ~ ~ ..................... j .............................. : . . . . ..................................... . ...................... ...................... .. ~ · Temple Hull is a mental health counseling intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She has experience counseling transgender, bisexual, lesbian, gay and asexual persons, and looks forward to working with all individuals represented in the bright colors of the rainbow flag. Appointments with Temple can be made by calling the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at 918-594-8568. - A public :.ervice of the Oklahoma Bar Association and your county bar association. www.okbar.orgnawclay. LGBT Women's Network May Happy Hour Monday, May 7, 5:00 p.m. Inner Circle Vodka Bar 410 N Main St, Tulsa, OK 74103 This month our sponsor is Take Heart Events! Come mix and mingle with ladies you might not meet otherwise, make new business connections, and grow your personal network. We'll have light appetizers and don't forget to bring business cards to be entered into a drawing for a gift from our monthly sponsor! MEET UKE•MINDED TULSA WOMEN • & BUil: YOUR NETWORK ,_,, MAY ·HAPPY pnze p Merrill Reiter, M.S., is in the Counseling Psychology Doctoral Program at Oklahoma State University. She is a mental health counselor at OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. Merrill is passionate about social justice, advocacy and counseling. She enjoys working with people of all identities and strives to make her sessions a safe place for all clients. She has experience working with LGBTQ+ people and welcomes the opportunity to work with persons with concerns related to sexual or affectional orientation, gender identity, mood/anxiety, depression, self-injury, death/grief, and those experiencing major changes or transitions in life. Appointments with Merrill can be made by calling the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 594-8568 ake ~,-eve • ~ Saint Francis Community Services• Kathy Kavanaugh is a doctoral counseling psychology intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She is dedicated to working with clients of all identities (including all sexual and affectional orientations, gender identities, races, ethnicities, and ages) from a multicultural perspective. Kathy works with clients to address concerns regarding anxiety, mood, 4/24/26, 4:22 PM �OkEq eNews and Urgent call to action May 2nd, 2018 6 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-and-Urgent-call-to-a... Give hope. Change a life. sexual and gender identity development, and overall personal enrichment. To schedule an appointment with Kathy, please contact the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 594-8568. Become a foster parent. 2018 Tulsa Geek Chicks' Annual Geek-End Friday May 11 - Sunday, May 13 Camp Waluhili 67246 S. 320 Rd., Chouteau, OK 74337 The 2018 Tulsa Geek Chicks' annual Geek-End Weekend is here! This year, the weekend will take place at Camp Fire's Camp Waluhili on Fort Gibson Lake between Chouteau and Wagoner. The fee of $50 will cover three days, two nights' cabin lodging, all meals, and supplies for selected activities. We are upgrading the facilities to offer more lodging and a larger, commercial kitchen, so we will not have as much in the way of prizes or giveaways this year, focusing instead on better food and more fun. The registration fee is due at the time of registration. There will be no refunds after April 30 without a replacement paid registration. Participants are welcome to transfer their registration fee to a replacement participant if they are unable to attend. Mark Taracuk, MSEd, NCC is a doctoral student in counseling psychology at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. He received his master's degree in counseling from Indiana University and is a National Certified Counselor. Mark has past experience working with members of the LGBTQ+ community on a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, spiritual concerns, trauma, intimate partner violence, and concerns related to gender identity. Appointments with Mark can be made by calling the OSU Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 594-8568. Link to the registration form For more information click here LGBTQ Veterans Support and Entertainment First & Third Tuesday of each month Next meeting Tuesday, May 15, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Jennie Martin is a Licensed Professional Counselor - Candidate and Counseling Psychology Doctoral Intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She enjoys working with LGBTQQIA+ community members on a wide variety of topics including relationship/family concerns, body image, community advocacy, religiosity/spirituality concerns, trauma, and more. She has experience with family and couples counseling and is passionate about advocating for social justice. Appointments can be scheduled with Jennie by calling the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at 918-594-8568. Non-Binary Support Group Rally for Age Justice Tuesday, May 15, 2018 Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 The first Rally for Age Justice will focus exclusively on the issues that impact our nation's older adults. Age Justice stands for these principles: • People of all ages standing together in our shared efforts to fight ageism. • Inclusivity: Age is place that unites all races, genders, sexualities, religions and other factors that define us. • The dignity and well-being of the frail and disabled. • Building and maintaining a society that replaces ageist myths. 3rd Tuesday of each month 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. A new support group for folks who identify with non-binary genders, including but not limited to, genderqueer, genderfluid, agender, bigender, neutrois, genderflux, and more. This group will be a safe space to discuss our identities, receive support, and build a strong non-binary community in Tulsa. For information contact Vic Wiener at vfwiener@gmail.com The radical age movement is a grassroots effort that challenges traditional notions of aging and focuses on building an intergenerational movement dedicated to confronting 4/24/26, 4:22 PM �OkEq eNews and Urgent call to action May 2nd, 2018 7 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-and-Urgent-call-to-a... and eradicating age discrimination. For more information, visit radicalagemovement.org EBA Mixer Wednesday, May 16, 6:00 p.m. Hosted by Red Sky Liquor & Wine 4711 E 51st St, Tulsa, OK 74135 Southern Pride Drum Group Every Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Red Sky Liquor & Wine was founded in May 2011 and opened its store in the Tulsa area during that year. We are a new alcoholic beverage-lifestyle specialty store that provides a uniquely friendly and welcoming environment for competitively priced alcoholic beverages. Our interactive website enables customers to purchase items for home or office for pickup within an hour from our store. The Red Sky Liquor Experience! Red Sky Liquor provides an inviting environment. Friendly, product-knowledgeable staff offer customers individual service and advice as they explore the store's product offering. The Southern Pride Drum Group is the only such group of its kind in the world, being the only drum group composed of mainly 2 spirit (GLBT Native) members and their families. They have traveled across the U.S. and Canada singing for powwows, gatherings and Pride events for more than 10 years, with more than 100 years of combined experience singing at the drum. They seek to teach drumming and singing and drum etiquette at the Equality Center in Tulsa and to add to their tight-knit drum family. Our store is organized by product category and is well sign-posted, making it easy for customers to find the sections they are interested in. All products are accompanied by descriptive signage and, where appropriate, ratings. Signs are easy to read and informative. Parties, Weddings,Tastings? We can help! Red Sky Liquor offers customers great prices and discounts for those special events. If you are planning a party or an event, we invite you to come to our store or give us a phone call, and we can help you get started with your party shopping list. Give us a budget, number of guests and liquor preferences, and we will find the right product for your party or event. After these easy steps, all you need to do is show up, and your order will be ready for pickup. Call (918) 794-5700 or email blackbottle@redskyliquor.com Visit Red Sky Liquor & Wine Online Free Yoga Class at OKEQ Mondays 5:45 - 6:45 p.m. REDSl<Y Enjoy a free class! These 60-minute, free Community Yoga classes are open to everyone of all levels. Each class is mindfully crafted to prepare the body for a peak pose in the arm balance, inversion, backbend or twist family. This class will connect the mind, body, and spirit through movement and breath. LIQUOR & WINE You can join the EBA online, at one of our mixers or business meetings, or fill out and application at the Dennis R Neill Equality Center. SOS Group E Mondays 7:00 pm This open Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) Recovery and Sobriety Group meets every Monday at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information, visit www.SOSTulsa.org UALITY Business Alliance Asexual Meeting 2nd & 4th Tuesday of every month 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. The Equality Business Alliance networking mixers are terrific venues for you to meet prospective clients. Mixers are open to non-members as well as EBA members. Be sure to bring business cards, business information, brochures, etc. Hosting a networking mixer is a great way to showcase your business. You may host at your establishment or use the Equality Center. If you would like to host a mixer: please send an email to jose.vega@okeq.org for more information. It's the A in LGBTQA. Come join us for an affirming, open discussion at this peer-led group for individuals 18 and over who identify as asexual or are interested in discussing asexual issues. This a place for asexuals to form community. Be a part of the first Tulsa asexual group. Oklahomans for quality and Tul a Fir t ation/Tndig nous T1ib Program Pr EAT & DAN E FOR HEALTH & HAPPINES nt Asexuality can be defined in many different ways. Some of us identify as asexual because we are not interested in intercourse, but still want other forms of sex. Some of us identify as asexual because we cannot get sexually aroused. Others may identify as asexual because we are never attracted to anyone sexually. Some of us are in relationships with the opposite sex, some with the same sex, and others remain unattached our entire lives. INDIAN TACO AL & NATIVE DANCE DEMONSTRATION 4/24/26, 4:22 PM �OkEq eNews and Urgent call to action May 2nd, 2018 8 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-and-Urgent-call-to-a... Brought to You Bi the Letter B When: 'lbursday ~lay 17, 2018 11 :00run 2:00pm 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. When,: Ocnnis R. .,;11 F.l1uulily Center 621 F.. 4th. Slr.:cl, Tulsa 01' 74120 918-28 -9 23 Price: 8 per each Taco Tn advance (9 l 8) 743-4297 to pla ·e order Bisexual support group at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Tell all your friends. The group is open to all bi/pan/queer/ fluid+ folks and their allies. olll hom.an.9 for e,qu•.lfty Facilitators Daniel & Haley TMSL 2018 Spring Schedule Indian Springs Softball Complex 13600 S 145th E Ave, Broken Arrow, OK 74011 Hey TMSL members! Come play ball! Spectators always welcome! 2018 Spring Schedule No Shade for Plus Games are from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Every Tuesday 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. A new support group to bring together people who have found they are HIV positive and those who have been living with HIV for many years. The group will provide support, Education, Social activities and so much more. The group will be here at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center to provide a safe place to discuss issues and meet other people who are navigating their lives being PLUS. May 6, 20 June 3 - Final Day For more information visit the website at www.tulsametrosoftball.com Pride Bingo 2018 - Super Hero Night Saturday, May 19, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Tulsa PRIDE BINGO is the best bingo EVER The beautiful and glamorous Nicole Carrington will fly in from Vegas, and she has invited Rainbow Granny and Trailer Trash Teresa to join her for our Bingo Bash. Prizes for the best super hero costume. $20 for general admission $30 Adult Beverage admission includes 3 drink tickets $225 Table for 8 people which includes open bar for your table SAGE Tulsa @ the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Annual Tulsa Pride Interfaith Service Tuesday, May 29th, 6:30 p.m. St. Paul's United Methodist Church 1442 S. Quaker Ave., Tulsa, OK 74120 Join us for the Annual Tulsa Pride Interfaith Service. For 20 years, the LGBTQ+ community and allies have come together with inclusive, affirming and welcoming faith communities during pride week to bless the rainbow flag that flies over the Equality Center and the Tulsa Pride Festival. Participants will hear from faith leaders and be blessed with music, readings, prayers, and meditations. The interfaith service is interactive and inspirational. We remember those who have died in the LGBTQ+ community this past year with the In Memoriam portion of the program. A reception with refreshments will follow the service. This service is an official Tulsa Pride event and is free and open to the public. Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan SU'Jl~e I Advocacy & Services for LGBTElders We refuse to be invisible Interfaith it Tulsa Pride Celebration 2018 June 1-3 Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 The Tulsa Pride Planning Committee and Oklahomans for Equality would like to thank you for your support of this year's 36th annual Tulsa Pride festival! Tulsa Pride sponsorship has consistently proven to be financially beneficial to companies seeking to do business with the LGBTQ+ community. In 2017, Tulsa Pride attracted more than 35,000 people from across the region to the largest Tulsa Pride celebration ever! ii ~-k Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 To sponsor Tulsa Pride, register online at http://www.okeq.org/tulsa-pride.html. Contact Pride Director Jose Vega at jose.vega@okeq.org or (918) 743-4297 with any questions. 4/24/26, 4:22 PM �OkEq eNews and Urgent call to action May 2nd, 2018 9 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-and-Urgent-call-to-a... Tulsa Project Theatre Season 2017-2018 Tulsa Writers, Ink. Tulsa Performing Arts Center - Charles E. Norman Theatre 110 E 2nd St, Tulsa, OK 74103 1st & 3rd Saturday of each month 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Tulsa Project Theatre, the city's only theatre company operating under an Actors Equity Association (AEA) contract, will close its seventh season in the Liddy Doenges Theatre with another Oklahoma Premiere of the rock opera "Lizzie," set to run July 13-22, 2018. - tulsaprojecttheatre On a sweltering summer morning in 1892 in a small new England city, a prominent business man and his wife were brutally axed to death in their home. Their youngest daughter, Lizzie Borden, was the prime suspect, and her trial was a coast-to-coast media sensation. "Lizzie" features four women fronting a six-piece rock band. "Lizzie" is sex, rage, betrayal, blood, murder, and American mythology set to a scorching rock score. Visit www.tulsaprojecttheatre.com - - - - - for more information Curiosity Fest 2018 Saturday, October 2 Civic Center Music Hall 201 N. Walker Ave., Oklahoma City, OK 73102 Oklahoma Humanities presents the inaugural Curiosity Fest 2018, an annual event designed to bring humanities scholarship to the adult general public in fun, vibrant, interactive ways. The one-day festival takes place on Saturday, October 20 at the Civic Center Music Hall in downtown Oklahoma City. Participants will attend concurrent program sessions throughout the day. An evening presentation will feature Jad Abumrad, founder of NPR's Radiolab. An LGBT inclusive group of writers providing support and resources to authors and writers regardless of where they are in their writing career. v Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. (First time interview required before attending) Email sharon.queen@okeq.org The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. Lambda Al-Anon Group Every Friday 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. It's all about curiosity. What humanities trivia, trends, or topics can you share in a fun, imaginative format? We're sticklers for scholarship, but believe strongly in our mission to bring the humanities to the general public in inviting ways. Eligible Presenters: Scholars with an imagination (and a master's degree or higher in a humanities field) and Native American elders are eligible. Individuals without advanced degrees who are recognized experts in their fields may also qualify.Humanities disciplines include: language, both modern and classical; linguistics; literature; history; jurisprudence; philosophy; archaeology; comparative religion; ethics; the history, criticism and theory of the arts; and those aspects of social sciences which have humanistic content and employ humanistic methods. Compensation: Selected presenters will receive a $300 honorarium. Proposal Submissions: www.okhumanities.org/festivalscholar . Multiple proposals are welcome and will be reviewed by a committee comprised of scholars and Oklahoma Humanities board members. Deadline for submissions is April 30. Notification of acceptance will be issued by June 30. (A video or Skype presentation may be requested by the committee to better understand your proposal.) Survivors of Incest Anonymous Every Saturday 12:00 - 2:30 p.m. SIA strives to empower those who have survived childhood sexual abuse (who are not abusing any child), who want to become survivors and thrivers. For more information, visit siawso.org Session Formats: The following suggest the sense of the fun and atmosphere of discovery that we hope to create. Remember, you'll be presenting to an adult public audience of all backgrounds and education levels. Each session block is a maximum of 75 minutes; short sessions are also welcome. 1. Your Idea Here: A game, talk, demonstration, group reading, hands-on activity . . . We want your ideas, your spin, your tricks of the humanities trade. 2. Thanksgiving Table Topics: No Politics! Enlighten participants and help defuse the inevitable arguments at Thanksgiving dinner! Present a crystalized version of a humanities topic in a 10-minute "speed dating" format. Handouts may be appropriate. 3. HEAD Talks: Humanities Enlighten and Delight. Scholars vie for the coveted "Curiosity Cat" award for best TED-Talk-style presentation. Audience members judge which presenter takes the catnip for: 1) most enlightening, 2) most useful to my life, 3) most entertaining talk. Time limit: 18 minutes. 4. Civics 101: I Think, Therefore I Vote. What are the enigmatic aspects of our government-history, political parties, voting laws, funding? Present your Civics 101 class and help participants become knowledgeable, informed citizens. 5. Current Events: No Fake News Here.Use the humanities to inform a current event (foreign affairs, campaign finance, Hollywood celebrities, gun laws, etc.). Cite and defend your sources! This session could allow two scholars to present opposing sides of an issue, followed by Q&A. 6. Author Talks: I Published It, So It Must Be Good.Pitch your book in 10 minutes or less. Book sales will be arranged on site through Full Circle Bookstore, with space and time for book signing. 7. I See Dead People.This Chautauqua-style event is a sure crowd-pleaser. Give a first-person, in-character presentation of an interesting person from history. Excellent research is a must. Audience questions will be addressed first to your character, then to you as scholar. Game Night Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno 8. Action! The Humanities on Film.Screen a short film and provide commentary to help viewers understand the content, context, genre, and importance of the film. Includes time for Q&A. 9. Stirring the Pot: A Cultural Smorgasbord.Present a cultural tradition using history, music, dance, art, stories, foodways, folklore, etc. Format may include: AV, performance, lecture, hands-on interactive-whatever your subject requires. 10. WTPhD: Can you translate that for me? Admit it, your scholar-speak can be hard for the rest of us to understand. Bring your esoteric, high-minded, scholarly presentation, and a straight-talking sidekick to translate your shtick. Google "Obama anger translator" to view the fun we're looking for. 11. World Café: Conversations that Matter. "We are wiser together than we are alone."-This is the premise of World Café Conversations. Using their model, you'll propose one overriding current-event issue or question and bring three of your humanities scholar friends to help facilitate conversations. Participants rotate tables, gaining insight from each scholar, then gather as a group to report on what they heard and discuss conclusions. Everyone gains a deeper, richer understanding of a humanities theme. About Oklahoma Humanities: Our nonprofit organization is in its 47th year of bridging the academic humanities to the general public in a variety of formats: reading and discussion programs, film festivals, museum exhibits, publications, panel discussions, cultural fairs, lecture series, and more. Curiosity Fest is a departure from our traditional format, but it, too, is grounded in humanities scholarship. Your participation as a presenter will help us fulfill our mission of promoting the public humanities. Click here for more information Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Room Rentals The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has many spaces for your next meeting or event. To check dates, reserve a space for your next event or receive pricing information, contact olivia.cotter@okeq.org Stop by for a quick view of the Event Center and pick up a space rental sheet. Equality Center Pride Store 2018 pride shirts are in the Pride Store now! EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products 4/24/26, 4:22 PM �OkEq eNews and Urgent call to action May 2nd, 2018 10 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-and-Urgent-call-to-a... and services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and community. Workforce Oklahoma Access Point Open every day Be sure to "Like" the OkEq Pride Store Facebook page to keep up with the new items and new sale items Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-by-step instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library "Gay Pioneers " Directed by: Glenn Holsten Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Friday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 7 pm Fifty years ago, gay and lesbian activists from Washington, New York and Philadelphia held the first organized demonstrations for equality. Principal among them were Frank Kameny and Barbara Gittings, the father and mother of the LGBT civil rights movement. Called "Annual Reminders," their demonstrations were held each Fourth of July from 1965 to 1969. When 40 activists picketed in front of Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell on July 4, 1965, it was the largest demonstration for gay equality in world history. Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. When the Stonewall riot occurred in 1969, the Gay Pioneers recognized it as the movement's Boston Tea Party. They discontinued the Annual Reminders and put all their energy into a first anniversary Stonewall march the following year. Between 2,000 and 5,000 men and women participated. Remembered as the first New York Gay Pride Parade, the 1970 march inspired Gay Pride Parades across North America and around the globe. Intimate Partner Violence & Sexual Assault Survivor Support Group Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing - .. -- "Gay Pioneers," directed by award-winning PBS documentary filmmaker Glenn Holsten, braids archival footage from the demonstrations; FBI investigative files obtained under the Freedom of Information Act; on-camera interviews with Gay Pioneers; the protocol for the demonstrations and how those demonstrations affected the movement; and perspectives from Kameny, Gittings and others regarding same-sex marriage. Find this selection and more by visiting the Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library. Amazon Smile Get your house in order and help us get our house in order, too! Go to smile.amazon.com for your shopping needs, and Amazon will donate a portion to Oklahomans for Equality! Amazon Smile Link amazons...._...•le "~~n You shop. Amazon gives. Dissertation Study - Sexual Behaviors in MSM This research study seeks to investigate if one's HIV-status and respective adherence/non- adherence to preexposure prophylaxes (PrEP) or antiretroviral therapy (ART) is linked to a reduction in consistent condom use, and increased risky sexual behaviors, among men who have sex with men (MSM). It also seeks to determine what stage of change MSM are likely to be in by using the transtheoretical model of change. With such information, one of the goals is to see if there might be points when mental health professionals and/or primary care providers could intervene to reduce HIV and sexually transmitted infection transmission rates. 1st Wednesday of each month 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Domestic violence is the use of physical, sexual, threatening or emotional force to frighten, intimidate and control an intimate partner. This support and educational group is for individuals who have survived domestic violence and are ready to explore their personal healing process and find hope. The group will provide emotional support, information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal, and may include specific goals such as creating a safety plan, reducing risk of future violence, increasing positive coping skills and addressing the impact of trauma. Sexual assault is any forced or coerced sexual activity, such as unwanted touching or forced penetration committed against a person's will or without consent. This support group will meet together to discuss their experiences, share ideas, and provide emotional support for one another. Additionally, highly trained providers will offer information and resources to help participants recover from their ordeal. Specific goals for sessions may include crises stabilization, safety planning, increasing self-regulatory skills, addressing trauma through cognitive processing, reconnecting to support systems, family and the community, and preventing re-victimization. All services are free of charge, and confidentiality is paramount. For more information contact Jim Scholl at 918.631.2722. SURVEY Please direct questions to Eric Teeters (ejteeters@gmail.com), or Dr. Elana Maurin (emaurin@argosy.edu). MISSION: Take the survey now Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of 4/24/26, 4:22 PM �OkEq eNews and Urgent call to action May 2nd, 2018 11 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-and-Urgent-call-to-a... the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. THE CANYONS AT BLACKJACK RIDGE 1801 N. MCKINLEY AVE SAND SPRINGS, OK 74063 SUNDAY, MAY 6TH 1:00 P.M. STA TING TEE TIME Toby Jenkins CEO / Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org $75 PER PLAYER / $300 PER TEAM 4-MAN TEAM - SCRAMBLE FORMAT Olivia Cotter Office Manager Olivia.Cotter@OkEq.org REGISTRATION IS OPEN NOWI I CONTACT· CURTIS AUSTIN . ' QJRTISAUSTINH.HOTMAIL.COM OR AL WARREN • t11-J61-17Jt 'IOU CAN ALSO FIND US ON FAC:UOOK • TULSAJOLT PRIZES FOR 1sr, 2ND AND 3RD PLACE TEAMS & RAFFLE PRIZESIII Sharon Queen Service Coordinator Veterans, Transgender and Indigenous People Sharon.Queen@OkEq.org Jose Vega Program Director Jose.Vega@OkEq.org Alex Wade Volunteer & Pride Store Coordinator Alex.Wade@OkEq.org Luke Welvaert Facilities Coordinator Luke.Welvaert@OkEq.org 4/24/26, 4:22 PM �OkEq eNews and Urgent call to action May 2nd, 2018 12 of 12 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-eNews-and-Urgent-call-to-a... 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Neill Equality Center . . _____ _ Hours: Mon - Sat Noon-9 p.m. | Sun Noon-6 p.m. Oklahomans for Equality | 621 E. 4th Street | Tulsa, OK 74120 | 918.743.4297 www.okeq.org --, --- I 4/24/26, 4:22 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/afe24b400535e75e3727370776ffc3e1.pdf 593ef0f46dd55bdf7b502dc6e819bc49 PDF Text Text Oh, I wanna dance with somebody! 1 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Oh--I-wanna-dance-with-somebod... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews June 13th, 2018 MISSION: Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Donate Now! Visit our website 4/24/26, 4:25 PM �Oh, I wanna dance with somebody! 2 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Oh--I-wanna-dance-with-somebod... Amazon Smile Shop Now! Get your house in order and help us get our house in order, too! Go to smile.amazon.com for your shopping needs, and Amazon will donate a portion to Oklahomans for Equality! Dawn Sitler Sponsors the Day Dawn is sponsoring the day to honor her hero's birthday Dustin Lance Black. Thank you, Dawn! If you would like to sponsor the center to honor your special day, click here • Birthdays - yours, your spouse's, your children's, your parents', your friends', even your dog's • Anniversaries - wedding, sobriety, adoption, court date • To honor a loved one's memory • Special events • Mother's Day, Father's Day, any holiday • Just because Out of This World Intergenerational Dance Party Friday, June 22, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, Oklahoma 74120 We’ll dance through the time and space, sharing friendship and fun! All ages are welcome. This is an alcohol-free event. Wear your best space garb for this cosmic experience. Free Event 4/24/26, 4:25 PM �Oh, I wanna dance with somebody! 3 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Oh--I-wanna-dance-with-somebod... Council Oak Men's Chorale Presents: Encor e June 15 & 16, 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, Oklahoma 74120 In 1998, 12 men joined together to perform at the World AIDS Day remembrance service. Now, 20 years later, with more than 600 songs sung, the Council Oak Men’s Chorale is still OUT performing, educating and raising awareness. Encore will take you back to some of your favorite songs over the past 20 years. Purchase Tickets Now 4/24/26, 4:25 PM �Oh, I wanna dance with somebody! 4 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Oh--I-wanna-dance-with-somebod... 16'0 9:00PM l l'NN ,nee, llA(K IOX TIHATII AT lflAUOMAN! rOD IQUAllTli ( OlflQ J 6!11.4' 11 !T. TUl!A,C,lf Proud Politics Thursday, June 14, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Oklahomans for Equality will be hosting a panel of openly LGBTQ candidates from across Oklahoma to hear what motivates them to seek public office. Moderated by state Sen. Allison IkleyFreeman, Tulsa’s first openly LGBTQ elected official, who will share her story and successful campaign experience. * • * oklahomans for equality • * These proud politicians who are OUT and raising the visibility of LGBTQ Oklahomans will discuss the role that sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression plays in politics. They will share their experiences and challenges of campaigning in Oklahoma. The state leads the nation in anti-LGBTQ legislation each year, and the Human Rights Campaign does not list one city in Oklahoma that scores more than 50 points on its annual municipal index. The Proud Politics panel discussion is free and open to the public. 4/24/26, 4:25 PM �Oh, I wanna dance with somebody! 5 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Oh--I-wanna-dance-with-somebod... 2018 OkEq Board Elections The annual meeting of Oklahomans for Equality shall be held at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center on September 6th, 2018 beginning at 7:00 pm. Presently, eight Board of Director spaces are up for election. Nominations to the Board of Directors are made in one of two ways: 1. Recommended by the Board Development and Governance Committee (Applications due to OkEq by July 4th) oklahomans for equality OR 2. By petition of at least 15 current OkEq members (Due to the OkEq Secretary by August 24th) At this time the Board Development and Governance Committee (BDG) is accepting applications for possible BDG nominations of those members interested in serving the OkEq community as a Director. Nine directors will be elected. All applicants will be reviewed by the Board Development and Governance Committee. Please contact olivia.cotter@okeq.org - - - - for an application. Requirements and Expectations of a Director: 1. Be a current OkEq Member and membership fees current 2. Attend Board Meetings on the third Thursday of each month 3. Contribute talent, time, energy toward supporting the mission of OkEq 4. Work additional assignments as required (Assignments are usually made pursuant to the particular knowledge, skills and abilities of a Director) 5. Serve a two year term 4/24/26, 4:25 PM �Oh, I wanna dance with somebody! 6 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Oh--I-wanna-dance-with-somebod... www.fostercare-ok.org Ir ~ Saint Francis Community Services Give hope. Change a life. Become a foster parent. 4/24/26, 4:25 PM �Oh, I wanna dance with somebody! 7 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Oh--I-wanna-dance-with-somebod... or ca 877-263-1890 EBA Mixer Wednesday, June 20, 6:00 p.m. Hosted by Parlour Salon & Spa 1335 E. 11th St., Ste. C, Tulsa, OK 74120 (918) 949-4666 Visit Parlour Salon Online The Equality Business Alliance networking mixers are terrific venues for you to meet prospective clients. Mixers are open to non-members as well as EBA members. Be sure to bring business cards, business information, brochures, etc. Hosting a networking mixer is a great way to showcase your business. You may host at your establishment or use the Equality Center. If you would like to host a mixer: Please send an email to jose.vega@okeq.org - - - - - for more information. E ALITY Business Alliance S.A.G.E. Summer Pool Parties Tuesday Jun. 19, Jul. 24, Aug. 21, Sep. 18, 10:00 a.m. 1938 E. 55th Pl., Tulsa, OK 74105 SAGE Tulsa will have their first pool party 4/24/26, 4:25 PM �Oh, I wanna dance with somebody! 8 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Oh--I-wanna-dance-with-somebod... on Tuesday, June 19th at 10:00 a.m. Members can meet up at the Equality r. Center and carpool to the pool party. Lunch at the pool party will be burgers and hot dogs. Participants are encouraged to bring side dishes, deserts, and drinks. The pool has a shallow end and also has railing with steps to help people into the pool. If you would like to attend, please email olivia.cotter@okeq.org - - - to RSVP. The pool party will be held at 1938 E. 55th Pl., Tulsa, OK 74105. Maps are available at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. The mission of SAGE Tulsa is to address issues related to lesbian, gay bisexual and transgender aging. In partnership with its constituents and allies, SAGE Tulsa works to achieve a high quality of life for LGBT older adults, supports and advocates for their rights, fosters a greater understanding of aging in all communities and promotes positive images of LGBT life in later years. SAGE Tulsa meets every Tuesday morning at 10:00 am at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Follow SAGE on Facebook for all the latest updates and events. You're not alone YOU'RE NOT Support group for partners with HIV/ AIDS Do you have a partner recently who was recently diagnosed with HIV/AIDS? Have you found a community to process this life change with? Are you looking for support? As every airplane attendant says, “Put on your own oxygen mask before assisting others.” ALONE Having a partner with a life-threatening illness can take a toll on your well being. This group may help you to recognize and change your reactions to the new challenges that having a partner with HIV/AIDS might pose. We will meet weekly for 6 weeks to cover information on HIV/AIDS, process difficulties you may be having with your partner, learn new ways to cope with this change, foster healthier communication, prepare for the future, and better manage stress. If interested please email jose.vega@okeq.org to join the group. You are not alone. ---- 4/24/26, 4:25 PM �Oh, I wanna dance with somebody! 9 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Oh--I-wanna-dance-with-somebod... LGBT Women's Network July Happy Hour Friday, July 2, 5:00 p.m. The Wild Fork 1820 Utica Sq, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74114 This month our sponsor is Gayelynn Head with McGraw Realtors! Come mix and mingle with ladies you might not meet otherwise, make new business connections, and grow your personal network. We'll have light appetizers and don't forget to bring business cards to be entered into a drawing for a gift from Dick's and Gayelynn! ps provided by: ....,.. . . . . . . !i"l:i ' First Thursday Art Opening Thursday, July 5, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Euqlity Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 The July Oklahomans for Equality showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature an exhibit of the combined works by Mark Henry and Jason Reed, beginning with a reception on Thursday, July 5 th from 6-9pm and continuing throughout the month. Mark Henry is a budding artist who works in mixed media and acrylics. He started painting on a whim at Tulsa Art Center in March 2017 under the masterful instructor, Marie Sullivan. His lifetime collector of original Art inspires his creativity. His works in this show represent an exploration of Art, Color, and Light. Mark is a native Tulsan and currently lives there with his partner Korben Rodriguez and their two dogs. Jason Reed is the owner of a construction company – his method of escape in meditation became less effective as the onerous duties of owning a business overwhelmed him – in March of 2017, he woke up one morning and said. "I wonder if I can paint?" His research led him to the Tulsa Art Center. He persuaded his "best good budy" Mark, into signing up for art lessons. Marie Sullivan put the brush in our hand and said “You can do this”. Neither of them had painted before, but they soon figured out that Art is both relaxing and healing – of course, 4/24/26, 4:25 PM �Oh, I wanna dance with somebody! 10 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Oh--I-wanna-dance-with-somebod... some innate talent helped. His style ranges from abstract to portraits and everything in between. He states: “I paint in every style because I have not found one subject or style I love more than the other. Today I paint every morning as a way to meditate. Art stops my mind and allows me to focus on only the colors and brush strokes. I don’t think I am the best artist, however, I feel that I improve with every painting”. The show begins with a reception on Thursday, July 5 th from 6-9pm where there will be a door prize drawn of the artist’s work. The show continues throughout the month. www.okeq.org www.tulsacampfire.org/camp I~ Al CAMP WITH PRIDE! It Al Camp Fire Camp Fire Camp Fire Green Country Presents Oklahoma's First LGBTQ+ Summer Camp Camp Fire's 2018 LGBTQ+ Summer Camp creates a welcoming and safe environment for youth to experience outdoor activities, create friendships, and learn new life skills! Camp Fire Green Country will hold space for individuals who have found overnight trips and outdoor activities inaccessible due to their gender identities or sexual orientations. This camp is for youth of all genders, gender expressions, sexual and romantic orientations, and to the allies who support them . July 51\ 6 1\ and 7th Ages 8-18 Camp Waluhili on Lake Fort Gibson Open to all LGBTQ+ Youth and Allies Cost is $195 per youth Scholarships Avai lable! Activities include : Rappelling, kayaking, archery, crafts, sling shots, outdoor games, swimming, fire building and MUCH MOREi! ! w open at www.TulsaCampFire.org/CAMP 4/24/26, 4:25 PM �Oh, I wanna dance with somebody! 11 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Oh--I-wanna-dance-with-somebod... For more information please contact us at 918.592.2267 or visit us online at www.TulsaCampFire.Org Tulsa Project Theatre Season 2017-2018 Tulsa Performing Arts Center - Charles E. Norman Theatre 110 E 2nd St, Tulsa, OK 74103 Tulsa Project Theatre, the city's only theatre company operating under an Actors Equity Association (AEA) contract, will close its seventh season in the Liddy Doenges Theatre with another Oklahoma Premiere of the rock opera "Lizzie," set to run July 13-22, 2018. .. tulsa proj ectthea tre On a sweltering summer morning in 1892 in a small new England city, a prominent business man and his wife were brutally axed to death in their home. Their youngest daughter, Lizzie Borden, was the prime suspect, and her trial was a coast-to-coast media sensation. "Lizzie" features four women fronting a six-piece rock band. "Lizzie" is sex, rage, betrayal, blood, murder, and American mythology set to a scorching rock score. Visit www.tulsaprojecttheatre.com for more information II ~ F@~S h l!eeE 0 . ... =.... tulsacares biM~ !Mf'.!J~tG Good morning! We want you to be the first to hear about an exciting new event to benefit Tulsa CARES. Local Brews features local microbreweries, live music, and prize drawing with 100% of event proceeds benefiting Tulsa CARES. July 26 7pm VIP, 8pm-10pm at Fuel 66. Tulsa CARES offers vital support to those in our community living with HIV/AIDS, by providing medical case management, nutrition, mental health, and housing assistance. Tickets: $55 and include generous pours from local breweries, live music, and commemorative tasting glass. VIP Tickets: $100 and include an additional hour of live music, 2 cocktail tickets, and VIP shade tent. For more information and to purchase tickets visit: tulsacares.org/localbrews 4/24/26, 4:25 PM �Oh, I wanna dance with somebody! 12 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Oh--I-wanna-dance-with-somebod... Please join us! Adoption Information As many of you are already aware, when our LGBT families go through the adoption 4/24/26, 4:25 PM �Oh, I wanna dance with somebody! 13 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Oh--I-wanna-dance-with-somebod... process - either one parent in a stepparent adoption or both parents in a traditional placement - a new birth certificate must be issued from the Department of Vital Records. We are pleased to announce that the Oklahoma Department of Vital Records has recently amended its procedures and is now issuing birth certificates with the following designations: MOTHER/FATHER MOTHER/MOTHER FATHER/FATHER PARENT/PARENT Birth certificates previously were issued only with the "mother/father" designations, regardless of the genders of the parents. If your child was issued a birth certificate with an incorrect designation of your gender identity, you can get an amended birth certificate. Please contact: Christopher Brecht 1800 S. Baltimore Ave., Ste. 900 Tulsa, OK 74119 918 -382-1400 cbrecht@pmrlaw.net You will not be charged anything for attorney time or preparation, but there is a $50 Department of Vital Records fee to obtain any updated birth certificate. Provider Bias Survey Sara Griffey is a clinical counseling intern with Bellevue University. She facilitates OkEq's Coming Out Workshop and the Challenging Beliefs in Non-Traditional Relationships group. AVOID BIAS NEXT EXIT~ This survey has been crafted to better understand provider bias in the LGBTQ+ and nontraditional relationship communities. The information will be used to provide information about ways to better train and educate providers. All responses are confidential. To take the survey, please go here: https://goo.gl/forms/3BA47O4PtSt6bkz72 4/24/26, 4:25 PM �Oh, I wanna dance with somebody! 14 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Oh--I-wanna-dance-with-somebod... Joe & Nancy McDonald Rainbow Library " Love Is an Orientation: Elevating the Conversation with the Gay Community " By: Andrew Marin 2010 Outreach Magazine Resource of the Year Award winner: culture category 2010 Golden Canon Leadership Book Award winner Relevant Magazine: Top 20 Best Overall Books of 2009 winner Englewood Review of Books: Top 20 Best Overall Books of 2009 winner Christian Manifesto 2009 Lime Award winner Andrew Marin's life changed forever when his three best friends came out to him in three consecutive months. Suddenly he was confronted with the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community (GLBT) firsthand. And he was compelled to understand how he could reconcile his friends to his faith. In an attempt to answer that question, he and his wife relocated to Boystown, a predominantly GLBT community in Chicago. And from his experience and wrestling has come his book, Love Is an Orientation, a work which elevates the conversation between Christianity and the GLBT community, moving the focus from genetics to gospel, where it really belongs. Why are so many people who are gay wary of people who are Christians? Do GLBT people need to change who they are? Do Christians need to change what they believe? Love Is an Orientation is changing the conversation about sexuality and spirituality, and building bridges from the GLBT community to the Christian community and, more importantly, to the good news of Jesus Christ. Find this selection and more by visiting the Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library. 4/24/26, 4:25 PM �Oh, I wanna dance with somebody! 15 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Oh--I-wanna-dance-with-somebod... Equality Center Pride Store Bowl everyone over with these striking bowling pins. Be sure to "Like" the OkEq Pride Store Facebook page to keep up with the new items and new sale items Counseling Services Dr. Kurt Choate Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a Sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required Contact Dr. Kurt Choate, LPC at 918.449.6574 choatek@nsuok.edu Stephanie Miller Stephanie is a counseling intern at Northeastern State University. She is passionate about working with diverse families and clients, now expanding to the LGBTQ+ community and allies. Stephanie has experience with families, children and adolescents. She believes in helping the client identify and achieve their goals through a holistic approach. Alyssa Pasquini is a mental health counseling intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She is passionate about assisting clients who are a part of the LGBTQQIA+ community who experience a range of concerns including issues surrounding gender identity, sexual/affectional orientation, and mood or anxiety concerns. Appointments with Alyssa can be made by calling the 4/24/26, 4:25 PM �Oh, I wanna dance with somebody! 16 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Oh--I-wanna-dance-with-somebod... Contact Stephanie at tatom@nsuok.edu to make an appointment. All sessions are free and will be held at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center between 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays or 12:30 and 4:30 p.m. on Saturdays. Amanda Rogers is a mental health counseling intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She welcomes the opportunity to work with persons with concerns related to gender identity, sexual or affectional orientation, relationship issues, mood/ anxiety concerns and trauma. She is passionate about social justice and working with the LGBTQQIA+ community. Appointments can be scheduled with Amanda by calling the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at 918-594-8568 . Temple Hull is a mental health counseling intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She has experience counseling transgender, bisexual, lesbian, gay and asexual persons, and looks forward to working with all individuals represented in the bright colors of the rainbow flag. Appointments with Temple can be made by calling the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at 918-594-8568 . OSU Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 594-8568 . Merrill Reiter, M.S ., is in the Counseling Psychology Doctoral Program at Oklahoma State University. She is a mental health counselor at OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. Merrill is passionate about social justice, advocacy and counseling. She enjoys working with people of all identities and strives to make her sessions a safe place for all clients. She has experience working with LGBTQ+ people and welcomes the opportunity to work with persons with concerns related to sexual or affectional orientation, gender identity, mood/ anxiety, depression, selfinjury, death/grief, and those experiencing major changes or transitions in life. Appointments with Merrill can be made by calling the 4/24/26, 4:25 PM �Oh, I wanna dance with somebody! 17 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Oh--I-wanna-dance-with-somebod... OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 594-8568 Kathy Kavanaugh is a doctoral counseling psychology intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She is dedicated to working with clients of all identities (including all sexual and affectional orientations, gender identities, races, ethnicities, and ages) from a multicultural perspective. Kathy works with clients to address concerns regarding anxiety, mood, sexual and gender identity development, and overall personal enrichment. To schedule an appointment with Kathy, please contact the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 594-8568. Mark Taracuk, MSEd, NCC is a doctoral student in counseling psychology at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. He received his master's degree in counseling from Indiana University and is a National Certified Counselor. Mark has past experience working with members of the LGBTQ+ community on a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, spiritual concerns, trauma, intimate partner violence, and concerns related to gender identity. Appointments with Mark can be made by calling the OSU Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 594-8568. Jennie Martin is a Licensed Professional Counselor - Candidate and Counseling Psychology Doctoral Intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She enjoys working with LGBTQQIA+ community members on a wide variety of topics including relationship/family concerns, body image, community advocacy, religiosity/spirituality concerns, trauma, and more. She has experience with family and couples counseling and is passionate about advocating for social justice. Appointments can be scheduled with Jennie by calling the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at 918-594-8568 . Regularly Scheduled Programming 4/24/26, 4:25 PM �Oh, I wanna dance with somebody! 18 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Oh--I-wanna-dance-with-somebod... OkEq Board Meeting Monthly Meeting 7:00 p.m. Thursday, July 19 Dennis R. Neill Equality Center All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members Family Ties Family Ties is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBTQ parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Family Ties, email jose.vega@okeq.org ---- . • LEGAL AID thi SERVICES OF = OKLAHOMA, INC . Lawyer in the Library June 20 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Lawyer in the Library is an opportunity to meet with a lawyer about topics such as family law (divorce, paternity, custody and May OkEq Art Exhibition The June Oklahomans for Equality showcase and exhibit of local artists features the MOREcolor exhibit. The show continues throughout the month www.okeq.org Challenging Beliefs in Nontraditional Relationships 1st & 3rd Monday of each month 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. This therapeutic discussion group provides a haven for individuals who engage in nontraditional relationship structures, with a focus on internal and social stigmas, personal belief systems, and the struggles surrounding this population. This group is open to individuals who take part in ethically nonmonogamous relationships (polyamory, swinging) and kink relationships. The Oklahoma Poly Network is a proud supporter of this group. Live Free! Coming Out Workshop 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 6:30-7:30 p.m. Are you planning to come out? Maybe you have just recently come out? Join us for a coming out discussion group meeting in the History Project Room. It's free! This course is designed for individuals coming to terms with their sexuality with presentations on how to come out to family, friends, and co-workers. Question and answer session in a supportive and informed environment. Please contact ComingOut@OkEq.org --- --- 4/24/26, 4:25 PM �Oh, I wanna dance with somebody! 19 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Oh--I-wanna-dance-with-somebod... child support), landlord/ tenant disputes, estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment is necessary. or call 918-743-4297 Non-Binary Support Group 3rd Tuesday of each month 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Free Yoga Class at OkEq Mondays 5:45 - 6:45 p.m. Enjoy a free class! These 60-minute, free Community Yoga classes are open to everyone of all levels. Each class is mindfully crafted to prepare the body for a peak pose in the arm balance, inversion, backbend or twist family. This class will connect the mind, body, and spirit through movement and breath. A new support group for folks who identify with non-binary genders, including but not limited to, genderqueer, genderfluid, agender, bigender, neutrois, genderflux, and more. This group will be a safe space to discuss our identities, receive support, and build a strong nonbinary community in Tulsa. For information contact Vic Wiener at vfwiener@gmail.com sos SECULAR ORGANIZATIONS FOR SOBRIETY SOS Group Mondays 7:00 pm Asexual Meeting 2nd & 4th Tuesday of every month 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. It's the A in LGBTQA. This open Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) Recovery and Sobriety Group meets every Monday at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information, visit www.SOSTulsa.org Southern Pride Drum Group Every Thursday 7:30 p.m. The Southern Pride Drum Group is the only such group of its kind in the world, being the only drum group composed of mainly 2 spirit (GLBT Native) members and their families. They have traveled across the U.S. and Canada singing for powwows, gatherings and Pride events for more than 10 years, with more than 100 years of combined experience singing at the drum. They seek to teach drumming and singing and drum etiquette at the Equality Center in Tulsa and to add to their tightknit drum family. Brought to You Bi the Letter B 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 4/24/26, 4:25 PM �Oh, I wanna dance with somebody! 20 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Oh--I-wanna-dance-with-somebod... Come join us for an affirming, open discussion at this peer-led group for individuals 18 and over who identify as asexual or are interested in discussing asexual issues. This a place for asexuals to form community. Be a part of the first Tulsa asexual group. sage Advocacy& Services for LGBTElders We refuse to be invisible SAGE Tulsa Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. No Shade for Plus Every Thursday 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. A new support group to bring together people who have found they are HIV positive and those who have been living with HIV for many years. The group will provide support, Education, Social activities and so much more. The group will be here at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center to provide a safe place to discuss issues and meet other people who are navigating their lives being PLUS. Tulsa Writers, Ink. Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. (First time interview required before attending) Email sharon.queen@okeq.org ----- --The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. 1st & 3rd Saturday of each month 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Bisexual support group at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Tell all your friends. The group is open to all bi/pan/queer/ fluid+ folks and their allies. Facilitators Daniel & Haley Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 An LGBT inclusive group of writers providing support and resources to authors and writers regardless of where they are in their writing career. 4/24/26, 4:25 PM �Oh, I wanna dance with somebody! 21 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Oh--I-wanna-dance-with-somebod... Lambda AlAnon Group Every Friday 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Game Night Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno Survivors of Incest Anonymous Every Saturday 12:00 - 2:30 p.m. SIA strives to empower those who have survived childhood sexual abuse (who are not abusing any child), who want to become survivors and thrivers. For more information, visit siawso.org Tulsa Indigenous \ \ \ I //; ~ ~ & First Nation Support Group LGBTQ Veterans Support and Entertainment 1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month This open Al-Anon group meets at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center every Friday at 7:00 pm. Contact 918.743.2754 for more information. Indian or Indian at Heart Intimate Partner Violence & Sexual Assault Survivor Support Group 1st Wednesday of each month 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Tulsa Indigenous &First Nation Support Group 1st & 3rd Thursday of each month This support and educational group is for individuals who have survived domestic violence and are ready to explore their personal healing process and find hope and to discuss their experiences, share ideas, and provide emotional support for one another. For more information contact Jim Scholl at 918.631.2722. 4/24/26, 4:25 PM �Oh, I wanna dance with somebody! 22 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Oh--I-wanna-dance-with-somebod... Dissertation Study - Sexual Behaviors in MSM This research study seeks to investigate if one's HIV-status and respective adherence/ non- adherence to preexposure prophylaxes (PrEP) or antiretroviral therapy (ART) is linked to a reduction in consistent condom use, and increased risky sexual behaviors, among men who have sex with men (MSM). It also seeks to determine what stage of change MSM are likely to be in by using the transtheoretical model of change. With such information, one of the goals is to see if there might be points when mental health professionals and/or primary care providers could intervene to reduce HIV and sexually transmitted infection transmission rates. SURVEY • •• ·- Please direct questions to Eric Teeters ( ejteeters@gmail.com ), or Dr. Elana Maurin ( emaurin@argosy.edu ). Take the survey now Community Partners health outreach prevention education, Inc. EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and community. Workforce Oklahoma Access Point Open every day Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Friday 4 - 8 pm June 15 & 22 only *After these dates there will be no testing on Fridays Saturday 4 - 7 pm 4/24/26, 4:25 PM �Oh, I wanna dance with somebody! 23 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Oh--I-wanna-dance-with-somebod... as well as step-by-step instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. OkEq Staff Toby Jenkins CEO / Executive Director Olivia Cotter Office Manager Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org Olivia.Cotter@OkEq.org Sharon Queen Service Coordinator Veterans, Transgender and Indigenous People Jose Vega Program Director Jose.Vega@OkEq.org Alex Wade Volunteer & Pride Store Coordinator Alex.Wade@OkEq.org Sharon.Queen@OkEq.org 4/24/26, 4:25 PM �Oh, I wanna dance with somebody! 24 of 24 Luke Welvaert Facilities Coordinator Luke.Welvaert@OkEq.org - - https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Oh--I-wanna-dance-with-somebod... Tracy Allen Special Projects Tracy.Allen@OkEq.org Denise Polonchak Janitorial Services OkEq Board and Trustees Executive Committee Stuart Ashworth, Esq., President Sharon Bishop-Baldwin, Vice President Jan Baldwin, Secretary Paul Allen, Treasurer Robin VanMeter, At Large Board of Advisors Laura Arrowsmith, D.O. Peter Brennan Alyssa Bryant, Esq. Jamie Catlett Michael Farr Joann Frizell Andrew Gordon Amanda Lowe Jim Scholl Mikeal Vaughn William Vaughn Board of Directors Christopher Brecht-Smith, Esq. Rev. Geoffrey Brewster Sheena Grewal Darci Hazelwood, D.O. Marcia Keesee Ben Matthews Mike Redman, Esq. Chris Shoaf Al Triggs John Williams Visit our website Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt David Nelson Kris Wilmes View our events Contact us today Oklahomans for Equality Hours: Mon - Sat Noon-9 p.m. | Sun Noon-6 p.m. 621 East Fourth Street, Tulsa, OK 74120 08 4/24/26, 4:25 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/1974b12b77c7aba37e689b5a884406fe.pdf 4eedba29fb938399c1a7d843a3ffc2a9 PDF Text Text MOREcolor opens June 7th 1 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/MOREcolor-opens-June-7th.html?... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews June 6th, 2018 MISSION: Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Donate Now! Visit our website 4/24/26, 4:24 PM �MOREcolor opens June 7th 2 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/MOREcolor-opens-June-7th.html?... Amazon Smile Shop Now! Get your house in order and help us get our house in order, too! Go to smile.amazon.com for your shopping needs, and Amazon will donate a portion to Oklahomans for Equality! The Tulsa Pride Festival is only possible when a community comes together! I want to thank our sponsors, donors and vendors who made this incredible weekend possible. I want to thank the volunteers who showed up, stood out and worked their hearts out to give us a pride experience we can all remember. A special thank you to the staff at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center – Toby Jenkins, Olivia Cotter, Sharon Queen, Alex Wade, Luke Soren Welvaert, Tracy Allen and Denise Polonchak. I could not direct this festival without this amazing group of individuals! To the board and trustees of Oklahomans for Equality, thank you for your continued confidence in me and for allowing me this wonderful opportunity to serve the LGBTQ community. I’m proud to see and be part of the city of Tulsa's initiatives that are making Tulsa resilient, LGBTQ-friendly and welcoming to the immigrant community. Tulsa is a city where anything is possible! Pride Street is a great example of that possibility. I would like to thank Mayor GT Bynum, Nick Doctor of the Mayor’s Office, and Maggie Hoey, executive director of Tulsa Young Professionals, for their full support and for showing what allies can do to make a city welcoming to the LGBTQ community! The city of Tulsa is setting an example for all cities across Oklahoma. And thank you, Williams Photography, for the beautiful photos! – Jose Vega, Pride director 4/24/26, 4:24 PM �MOREcolor opens June 7th 3 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/MOREcolor-opens-June-7th.html?... MOREcolor Art Show Opening Reception: Thursday, June 7, 6:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Oklahomans for Equality is pleased to present the 2018 MOREcolor Regional Juried Fine Arts Exhibition & Sale. The MOREcolor Art Show is a long tradition of LGBT Celebration and Pride through the arts. MOREcolor strives to be artist-friendly and to encourage innovative work. Free and open to the public, cash prizes awarded, surprises and live performances, catered cuisine, and a cash bar. Show runs June 7th through June 10th. Out of This World Intergenerational Dance Party Friday, June 22, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, Oklahoma 74120 We’ll dance through the time and space, sharing friendship and fun! All ages are welcome. This is an alcohol-free event. Wear your best space garb for this cosmic experience. Free Event 4/24/26, 4:24 PM �MOREcolor opens June 7th 4 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/MOREcolor-opens-June-7th.html?... Council Oak Men's Chorale Presents: Encor e June 15 & 16, 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, Oklahoma 74120 In 1998, 12 men joined together to perform at the World AIDS Day remembrance service. Now, 20 years later, with more than 600 songs sung, the Council Oak Men’s Chorale is still OUT performing, educating and raising awareness. Encore will take you back to some of your favorite songs over the past 20 years. Purchase Tickets Now 4/24/26, 4:24 PM �MOREcolor opens June 7th 5 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/MOREcolor-opens-June-7th.html?... IUNI 15:ru AND 16'0 9:00PM YNN 11ee, llA(lf IGX TIHATII AT ,om lflAUOMAN! IQUAllTY ( OlflQJ 6!11.4' 11 !T. TUl!A,Olf Proud Politics Thursday, June 14, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Oklahomans for Equality will be hosting a panel of openly LGBTQ candidates from across Oklahoma to hear what motivates them to seek public office. Moderated by state Sen. Allison IkleyFreeman, Tulsa’s first openly LGBTQ elected official, who will share her story and successful campaign experience. * * * oklahomans for equality * * These proud politicians who are OUT and raising the visibility of LGBTQ Oklahomans will discuss the role that sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression plays in politics. They will share their experiences and challenges of campaigning in Oklahoma. The state leads the nation in anti-LGBTQ legislation each year, and the Human Rights Campaign does not list one city in Oklahoma that scores more than 50 points on its annual municipal index. The Proud Politics panel discussion is free and open to the public. www.fostercare-ok.org 17 ~ Saint Francis Community Services• 4/24/26, 4:24 PM �MOREcolor opens June 7th 6 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/MOREcolor-opens-June-7th.html?... Give hope. Change a life. Become a foster parent. EBA Mixer Wednesday, June 20, 6:00 p.m. Hosted by Parlour Salon & Spa 1335 E. 11th St., Ste. C, Tulsa, OK 74120 (918) 949-4666 Visit Parlour Salon Online The Equality Business Alliance networking mixers are terrific venues for you to meet prospective clients. Mixers are open to non-members as well as EBA members. Be sure to bring business cards, business information, brochures, etc. Hosting a networking mixer is a great way to showcase your business. You may host at your establishment or use the Equality Center. If you would like to host a mixer: Please send an email to jose.vega@okeq.org for more information. - - --- E ALITY Business Alliance 4/24/26, 4:24 PM �MOREcolor opens June 7th 7 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/MOREcolor-opens-June-7th.html?... LGBT Women's Network July Happy Hour Friday, July 2, 5:00 p.m. The Wild Fork 1820 Utica Sq, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74114 This month our sponsor is Gayelynn Head with McGraw Realtors! Come mix and mingle with ladies you might not meet otherwise, make new business connections, and grow your personal network. We'll have light appetizers and don't forget to bring business cards to be entered into a drawing for a gift from Dick's and Gayelynn! ps provided by: . . . . . . . . . . . ~ I www.tulsacampfire.org/camp f/ CAMP WITH PRIDE! Al\ It Al Camp Fire Camp Fire Camp Fire Green Country Presents Oklahoma's First LGBTQ+ Summer Camp ~ Camp Fire's 2018 LGBTQ+ Summer Camp creates a welcoming and safe environment for youth to experience outdoor activities, create friendships, and learn new life skills! Camp Fire Green Country will hold space for individuals who have found overnight trips and outdoor activities inaccessible due to their gender identities or sexual orientations. This camp is for youth of all genders, gender expressions, sexual and romantic orientations, and to the allies who support them . ... ~ ,. .. - ·-· .,,.. - ~ ' .:,; ~ •• 4 ' - ,,: .. ' July 5th, 6th, and 7th - Ages 8-18 ..7~. :ti • r,.....,.ft \Ahluhili nft I ,.1,.,, Cnr+ r.::ihrnft 4/24/26, 4:24 PM �MOREcolor opens June 7th 8 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/MOREcolor-opens-June-7th.html?... Open to all LGBTQ+ Youth and Allies Cost is $195 per youth Scholarships Available! Activities include : Rappelling, kayaking, archery, crafts, sli ng shots, outdoor games, swimming, fire building and MUCH MOREi!! w open at www.TulsaCampFire.org/CAMP For more information please contact us at 918.592.2267 or visit us online at www .Tu lsaCampFire.Org Tulsa Project Theatre Season 2017-2018 Tulsa Performing Arts Center - Charles E. Norman Theatre 110 E 2nd St, Tulsa, OK 74103 Tulsa Project Theatre, the city's only theatre company operating under an Actors Equity Association (AEA) contract, will close its seventh season in the Liddy Doenges Theatre with another Oklahoma Premiere of the rock opera "Lizzie," set to run July 13-22, 2018. .. tulsaprojec heatre On a sweltering summer morning in 1892 in a small new England city, a prominent business man and his wife were brutally axed to death in their home. Their youngest daughter, Lizzie Borden, was the prime suspect, and her trial was a coast-to-coast media sensation. "Lizzie" features four women fronting a six-piece rock band. "Lizzie" is sex, rage, betrayal, blood, murder, and American mythology set to a scorching rock score. Visit www.tulsaprojecttheatre.com for more information Adoption Information As many of you are already aware, when our LGBT families go through the adoption process - either one parent in a stepparent adoption or both parents in a traditional 4/24/26, 4:24 PM �MOREcolor opens June 7th 9 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/MOREcolor-opens-June-7th.html?... placement - a new birth certificate must be issued from the Department of Vital Records. We are pleased to announce that the Oklahoma Department of Vital Records has recently amended its procedures and is now issuing birth certificates with the following designations: MOTHER/FATHER MOTHER/MOTHER FATHER/FATHER PARENT/PARENT Birth certificates previously were issued only with the "mother/father" designations, regardless of the genders of the parents. If your child was issued a birth certificate with an incorrect designation of your gender identity, you can get an amended birth certificate. Please contact: Christopher Brecht 1800 S. Baltimore Ave., Ste. 900 Tulsa, OK 74119 918 -382-1400 cbrecht@pmrlaw.net You will not be charged anything for attorney time or preparation, but there is a $50 Department of Vital Records fee to obtain any updated birth certificate. Provider Bias Survey Sara Griffey is a clinical counseling intern with Bellevue University. She facilitates OkEq's Coming Out Workshop and the Challenging Beliefs in Non-Traditional Relationships group. AVOID BIAS NEXT EXIT~ This survey has been crafted to better understand provider bias in the LGBTQ+ and nontraditional relationship communities. The information will be used to provide information about ways to better train and educate providers. All responses are confidential. To take the survey, please go here: https://goo.gl/forms/3BA47O4PtSt6bkz72 Joe & Nancy McDonald Rainbow Library - - - . - - ......... 4/24/26, 4:24 PM �MOREcolor opens June 7th 10 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/MOREcolor-opens-June-7th.html?... TOMORROW Will 0E Dlff fRENT [. 1. tSJ, ..,.J THE f I IIT (., AUl'l "Tomorrow WIll be Different" By: Sarah McBride Before she became the first transgender person to speak at a national political convention in 2016 at the age of twentysix, Sarah McBride struggled with the decision to come out—not just to her family but to the students of American University, where she was serving as student body president. She’d known she was a girl from her earliest memories, but it wasn’t until the Facebook post announcing her truth went viral that she realized just how much impact her story could have on the country. Four years later, McBride was one of the nation’s most prominent transgender activists, walking the halls of the White House, advocating inclusive legislation, and addressing the country in the midst of a heated presidential election. She had also found her first love and future husband, Andy, a trans man and fellow activist, who complemented her in every way . . . until cancer tragically intervened. Informative, heartbreaking, and profoundly empowering, Tomorrow Will Be Different is McBride’s story of love and loss and a powerful entry point into the LGBTQ community’s battle for equal rights and what it means to be openly transgender. From issues like bathroom access to health care to gender in America, McBride weaves the important political and cultural milestones into a personal journey that will open hearts and change minds. As McBride urges: “We must never be a country that says there’s only one way to love, only one way to look, and only one way to live.” The fight for equality and freedom has 4/24/26, 4:24 PM �MOREcolor opens June 7th 11 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/MOREcolor-opens-June-7th.html?... only just begun. Find this selection and more by visiting the Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library. Equality Center Pride Store Bowl everyone over with these striking bowling pins. Be sure to "Like" the OkEq Pride Store Facebook page to keep up with the new items and new sale items Counseling Services Dr. Kurt Choate Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a Sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required Contact Stephanie Miller Stephanie is a counseling intern at Northeastern State University. She is passionate about working with diverse families and clients, now expanding to the LGBTQ+ community and allies. Stephanie has experience with families, children and adolescents. Alyssa Pasquini is a mental health counseling intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She is passionate about assisting clients who are a part of the LGBTQQIA+ community who experience a range of concerns including issues surrounding gender 4/24/26, 4:24 PM �MOREcolor opens June 7th 12 of 20 Dr. Kurt Choate, LPC at 918.449.6574 choatek@nsuok.edu https://myemail.constantcontact.com/MOREcolor-opens-June-7th.html?... She believes in helping the client identify and achieve their goals through a holistic approach. Contact Stephanie at tatom@nsuok.edu to make an appointment. All sessions are free and will be held at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center between 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays or 12:30 and 4:30 p.m. on Saturdays. Amanda Rogers is a mental health counseling intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She welcomes the opportunity to work with persons with concerns related to gender identity, sexual or affectional orientation, relationship issues, mood/ anxiety concerns and trauma. She is passionate about social justice and working with the LGBTQQIA+ community. Appointments can be scheduled with Amanda by calling the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at 918-594-8568 . Temple Hull is a mental health counseling intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She has experience counseling transgender, bisexual, lesbian, gay and asexual persons, and looks forward to working with all individuals represented in the bright colors of the rainbow flag. Appointments with Temple can be made by calling the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at 918-594-8568 . identity, sexual/affectional orientation, and mood or anxiety concerns. Appointments with Alyssa can be made by calling the OSU Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 594-8568 . Merrill Reiter, M.S ., is in the Counseling Psychology Doctoral Program at Oklahoma State University. She is a mental health counselor at OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. Merrill is passionate about social justice, advocacy and counseling. She enjoys working with people of all identities and strives to make her sessions a safe place for all clients. She has experience working with LGBTQ+ people and welcomes the opportunity to work with persons with concerns related to sexual or affectional orientation, gender identity, mood/ anxiety, depression, self- 4/24/26, 4:24 PM �MOREcolor opens June 7th 13 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/MOREcolor-opens-June-7th.html?... injury, death/grief, and those experiencing major changes or transitions in life. Appointments with Merrill can be made by calling the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 594-8568 Kathy Kavanaugh is a doctoral counseling psychology intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She is dedicated to working with clients of all identities (including all sexual and affectional orientations, gender identities, races, ethnicities, and ages) from a multicultural perspective. Kathy works with clients to address concerns regarding anxiety, mood, sexual and gender identity development, and overall personal enrichment. To schedule an appointment with Kathy, please contact the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 594-8568. Mark Taracuk, MSEd, NCC is a doctoral student in counseling psychology at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. He received his master's degree in counseling from Indiana University and is a National Certified Counselor. Mark has past experience working with members of the LGBTQ+ community on a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, spiritual concerns, trauma, intimate partner violence, and concerns related to gender identity. Appointments with Mark can be made by calling the OSU Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 594-8568. Jennie Martin is a Licensed Professional Counselor - Candidate and Counseling Psychology Doctoral Intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She enjoys working with LGBTQQIA+ community members on a wide variety of topics including relationship/family concerns, body image, community advocacy, religiosity/spirituality concerns, trauma, and more. She has experience with family and couples counseling and is passionate about advocating for social justice. Appointments can be scheduled with Jennie by calling the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at 918-594-8568 . Regularly Scheduled Programming 4/24/26, 4:24 PM �MOREcolor opens June 7th 14 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/MOREcolor-opens-June-7th.html?... OkEq Board Meeting Monthly Meeting 7:00 p.m. Thursday, June 21 Dennis R. Neill Equality Center All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members Family Ties Family Ties is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBTQ parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Family Ties, email jose.vega@okeq.org ----- . • LEGALAID th, SERVICES OF = OKLAHOMA, INC. Lawyer in the Library June 13 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Lawyer in the Library is an May OkEq Art Exhibition The May Oklahomans for Equality showcase and exhibit of local artists features an exhibit of works by Arthur James Uphold. The show continues throughout the month www.okeq.org Challenging Beliefs in Nontraditional Relationships 1st & 3rd Monday of each month 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. This therapeutic discussion group provides a haven for individuals who engage in nontraditional relationship structures, with a focus on internal and social stigmas, personal belief systems, and the struggles surrounding this population. This group is open to individuals who take part in ethically nonmonogamous relationships (polyamory, swinging) and kink relationships. The Oklahoma Poly Network is Live Free! Coming Out Workshop 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 6:30-7:30 p.m. Are you planning to come out? Maybe you have just recently come out? Join us for a coming out discussion group meeting in the History Project Room. It's free! This course is designed for individuals coming to terms with their sexuality with presentations on how to come out to family, friends, and co-workers. Question and answer session in a supportive 4/24/26, 4:24 PM �MOREcolor opens June 7th 15 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/MOREcolor-opens-June-7th.html?... opportunity to meet with a lawyer about topics such as family law (divorce, paternity, custody and child support), landlord/ tenant disputes, estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment is necessary. a proud supporter of this group. Non-Binary Support Group 3rd Tuesday of each month 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Free Yoga Class at OkEq Mondays 5:45 - 6:45 p.m. Enjoy a free class! These 60-minute, free Community Yoga classes are open to everyone of all levels. Each class is mindfully crafted to prepare the body for a peak pose in the arm balance, inversion, backbend or twist family. This class will connect the mind, body, and spirit through movement and breath. A new support group for folks who identify with non-binary genders, including but not limited to, genderqueer, genderfluid, agender, bigender, neutrois, genderflux, and more. This group will be a safe space to discuss our identities, receive support, and build a strong nonbinary community in Tulsa. For information contact Vic Wiener at vfwiener@gmail.com sos SECULAR ORGANIZATIONS FO R SOBRIETY SOS Group and informed environment. Please contact ComingOut@OkEq.org or call 918-743-4297 Southern Pride Drum Group Every Thursday 7:30 p.m. The Southern Pride Drum Group is the only such group of its kind in the world, being the only drum group composed of mainly 2 spirit (GLBT Native) members and their families. They have traveled across the U.S. and Canada singing for powwows, gatherings and Pride events for more than 10 years, with more than 100 years of combined experience singing at the drum. They seek to teach drumming and singing and drum etiquette at the Equality Center in Tulsa and to add to their tightknit drum family. Mondays 7:00 pm Asexual Meeting 2nd & 4th This open Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) Recovery and Sobriety Group meets every Monday at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information, visit 4/24/26, 4:24 PM �MOREcolor opens June 7th 16 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/MOREcolor-opens-June-7th.html?... Tuesday of every month 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. It's the A in LGBTQA. Come join us for an affirming, open discussion at this peer-led group for individuals 18 and over who identify as asexual or are interested in discussing asexual issues. This a place for asexuals to form community. Be a part of the first Tulsa asexual group. sage Advocacy& Services for LGBTElders We refuse to be invisible SAGE Tulsa Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. (First time interview required before attending) Email sharon.queen@okeq.org ---- - The program is providing support, education and www.SOSTulsa.org Brought to You Bi the Letter B 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. No Shade for Plus Every Thursday 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. A new support group to bring together people who have found they are HIV positive and those who have been living with HIV for many years. The group will provide support, Education, Social activities and so much more. The group will be here at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center to provide a safe place to discuss issues and meet other people who are navigating their lives being PLUS. Tulsa Writers, Ink. 1st & 3rd Saturday of each month 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. An LGBT inclusive group of writers providing support and resources to authors and writers regardless of where they are in their writing career. Bisexual support group at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Tell all your friends. The group is open to all bi/pan/queer/ fluid+ folks and their allies. Facilitators Daniel & Haley Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 • 4/24/26, 4:24 PM �MOREcolor opens June 7th 17 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/MOREcolor-opens-June-7th.html?... social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. 0 Lambda AlAnon Group Every Friday 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Game Night Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno Survivors of Incest Anonymous Every Saturday 12:00 - 2:30 p.m. SIA strives to empower those who have survived childhood sexual abuse (who are not abusing any child), who want to become survivors and thrivers. For more information, visit siawso.org Tulsa Indigenous \ \ \ 1//; --' ---- - - / & First Nation Support Group LGBTQ Veterans Support and Entertainment 1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month This open Al-Anon group meets at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center every Friday at 7:00 pm. Contact 918.743.2754 for more information. Indian or Indian at Heart Tulsa Indigenous &First Nation Support Group 1st & 3rd Thursday of each month Intimate Partner Violence & Sexual Assault Survivor Support Group 1st Wednesday of each month 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. This support and educational group is for individuals who have survived domestic violence and are ready to explore their personal healing process and find hope and to discuss their experiences, share ideas, and provide emotional support for one another. For more information 4/24/26, 4:24 PM �MOREcolor opens June 7th 18 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/MOREcolor-opens-June-7th.html?... contact Jim Scholl at 918.631.2722. Dissertation Study - Sexual Behaviors in MSM This research study seeks to investigate if one's HIV-status and respective adherence/ non- adherence to preexposure prophylaxes (PrEP) or antiretroviral therapy (ART) is linked to a reduction in consistent condom use, and increased risky sexual behaviors, among men who have sex with men (MSM). It also seeks to determine what stage of change MSM are likely to be in by using the transtheoretical model of change. With such information, one of the goals is to see if there might be points when mental health professionals and/or primary care providers could intervene to reduce HIV and sexually transmitted infection transmission rates. SURVEY ···- Please direct questions to Eric Teeters ( ejteeters@gmail.com ), or Dr. Elana Maurin ( emaurin@argosy.edu ). Take the survey now Community Partners health outreach prevention education, Inc. EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers Workforce Oklahoma Access Point Open every day Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Friday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 7 pm 4/24/26, 4:24 PM �MOREcolor opens June 7th 19 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/MOREcolor-opens-June-7th.html?... and community. at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-by-step instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. OkEq Staff Toby Jenkins CEO / Executive Director Olivia Cotter Office Manager Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org Olivia.Cotter@OkEq.org Sharon Queen Service Coordinator Veterans, Transgender and Indigenous People Jose Vega Program Director Jose.Vega@OkEq.org Alex Wade Volunteer & Pride Store Coordinator Alex.Wade@OkEq.org Sharon.Queen@OkEq.org 4/24/26, 4:24 PM �MOREcolor opens June 7th 20 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/MOREcolor-opens-June-7th.html?... Luke Welvaert Facilities Coordinator Luke.Welvaert@OkEq.org - - Tracy Allen Special Projects Tracy.Allen@OkEq.org Denise Polonchak Janitorial Services OkEq Board and Trustees Executive Committee Stuart Ashworth, Esq., President Sharon Bishop-Baldwin, Vice President Jan Baldwin, Secretary Paul Allen, Treasurer Robin VanMeter, At Large Board of Advisors Laura Arrowsmith, D.O. Peter Brennan Alyssa Bryant, Esq. Jamie Catlett Michael Farr Joann Frizell Andrew Gordon Amanda Lowe Jim Scholl Mikeal Vaughn William Vaughn Board of Directors Christopher Brecht-Smith, Esq. Rev. Geoffrey Brewster Sheena Grewal Darci Hazelwood, D.O. Marcia Keesee Ben Matthews Mike Redman, Esq. Chris Shoaf Al Triggs John Williams Visit our website Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt David Nelson Kris Wilmes View our events Contact us today Oklahomans for Equality Hours: Mon - Sat Noon-9 p.m. | Sun Noon-6 p.m. 621 East Fourth Street, Tulsa, OK 74120 o• 4/24/26, 4:24 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/8b1d6319e8c6ef00d325ecf7b3ceb6bd.pdf 593ef0f46dd55bdf7b502dc6e819bc49 PDF Text Text Oh, I wanna dance with somebody! 1 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Oh--I-wanna-dance-with-somebod... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews June 13th, 2018 MISSION: Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Donate Now! Visit our website 4/24/26, 4:25 PM �Oh, I wanna dance with somebody! 2 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Oh--I-wanna-dance-with-somebod... Amazon Smile Shop Now! Get your house in order and help us get our house in order, too! Go to smile.amazon.com for your shopping needs, and Amazon will donate a portion to Oklahomans for Equality! Dawn Sitler Sponsors the Day Dawn is sponsoring the day to honor her hero's birthday Dustin Lance Black. Thank you, Dawn! If you would like to sponsor the center to honor your special day, click here • Birthdays - yours, your spouse's, your children's, your parents', your friends', even your dog's • Anniversaries - wedding, sobriety, adoption, court date • To honor a loved one's memory • Special events • Mother's Day, Father's Day, any holiday • Just because Out of This World Intergenerational Dance Party Friday, June 22, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, Oklahoma 74120 We’ll dance through the time and space, sharing friendship and fun! All ages are welcome. This is an alcohol-free event. Wear your best space garb for this cosmic experience. Free Event 4/24/26, 4:25 PM �Oh, I wanna dance with somebody! 3 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Oh--I-wanna-dance-with-somebod... Council Oak Men's Chorale Presents: Encor e June 15 & 16, 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, Oklahoma 74120 In 1998, 12 men joined together to perform at the World AIDS Day remembrance service. Now, 20 years later, with more than 600 songs sung, the Council Oak Men’s Chorale is still OUT performing, educating and raising awareness. Encore will take you back to some of your favorite songs over the past 20 years. Purchase Tickets Now 4/24/26, 4:25 PM �Oh, I wanna dance with somebody! 4 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Oh--I-wanna-dance-with-somebod... 16'0 9:00PM l l'NN ,nee, llA(K IOX TIHATII AT lflAUOMAN! rOD IQUAllTli ( OlflQ J 6!11.4' 11 !T. TUl!A,C,lf Proud Politics Thursday, June 14, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Oklahomans for Equality will be hosting a panel of openly LGBTQ candidates from across Oklahoma to hear what motivates them to seek public office. Moderated by state Sen. Allison IkleyFreeman, Tulsa’s first openly LGBTQ elected official, who will share her story and successful campaign experience. * • * oklahomans for equality • * These proud politicians who are OUT and raising the visibility of LGBTQ Oklahomans will discuss the role that sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression plays in politics. They will share their experiences and challenges of campaigning in Oklahoma. The state leads the nation in anti-LGBTQ legislation each year, and the Human Rights Campaign does not list one city in Oklahoma that scores more than 50 points on its annual municipal index. The Proud Politics panel discussion is free and open to the public. 4/24/26, 4:25 PM �Oh, I wanna dance with somebody! 5 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Oh--I-wanna-dance-with-somebod... 2018 OkEq Board Elections The annual meeting of Oklahomans for Equality shall be held at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center on September 6th, 2018 beginning at 7:00 pm. Presently, eight Board of Director spaces are up for election. Nominations to the Board of Directors are made in one of two ways: 1. Recommended by the Board Development and Governance Committee (Applications due to OkEq by July 4th) oklahomans for equality OR 2. By petition of at least 15 current OkEq members (Due to the OkEq Secretary by August 24th) At this time the Board Development and Governance Committee (BDG) is accepting applications for possible BDG nominations of those members interested in serving the OkEq community as a Director. Nine directors will be elected. All applicants will be reviewed by the Board Development and Governance Committee. Please contact olivia.cotter@okeq.org - - - - for an application. Requirements and Expectations of a Director: 1. Be a current OkEq Member and membership fees current 2. Attend Board Meetings on the third Thursday of each month 3. Contribute talent, time, energy toward supporting the mission of OkEq 4. Work additional assignments as required (Assignments are usually made pursuant to the particular knowledge, skills and abilities of a Director) 5. Serve a two year term 4/24/26, 4:25 PM �Oh, I wanna dance with somebody! 6 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Oh--I-wanna-dance-with-somebod... www.fostercare-ok.org Ir ~ Saint Francis Community Services Give hope. Change a life. Become a foster parent. 4/24/26, 4:25 PM �Oh, I wanna dance with somebody! 7 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Oh--I-wanna-dance-with-somebod... or ca 877-263-1890 EBA Mixer Wednesday, June 20, 6:00 p.m. Hosted by Parlour Salon & Spa 1335 E. 11th St., Ste. C, Tulsa, OK 74120 (918) 949-4666 Visit Parlour Salon Online The Equality Business Alliance networking mixers are terrific venues for you to meet prospective clients. Mixers are open to non-members as well as EBA members. Be sure to bring business cards, business information, brochures, etc. Hosting a networking mixer is a great way to showcase your business. You may host at your establishment or use the Equality Center. If you would like to host a mixer: Please send an email to jose.vega@okeq.org - - - - - for more information. E ALITY Business Alliance S.A.G.E. Summer Pool Parties Tuesday Jun. 19, Jul. 24, Aug. 21, Sep. 18, 10:00 a.m. 1938 E. 55th Pl., Tulsa, OK 74105 SAGE Tulsa will have their first pool party 4/24/26, 4:25 PM �Oh, I wanna dance with somebody! 8 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Oh--I-wanna-dance-with-somebod... on Tuesday, June 19th at 10:00 a.m. Members can meet up at the Equality r. Center and carpool to the pool party. Lunch at the pool party will be burgers and hot dogs. Participants are encouraged to bring side dishes, deserts, and drinks. The pool has a shallow end and also has railing with steps to help people into the pool. If you would like to attend, please email olivia.cotter@okeq.org - - - to RSVP. The pool party will be held at 1938 E. 55th Pl., Tulsa, OK 74105. Maps are available at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. The mission of SAGE Tulsa is to address issues related to lesbian, gay bisexual and transgender aging. In partnership with its constituents and allies, SAGE Tulsa works to achieve a high quality of life for LGBT older adults, supports and advocates for their rights, fosters a greater understanding of aging in all communities and promotes positive images of LGBT life in later years. SAGE Tulsa meets every Tuesday morning at 10:00 am at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Follow SAGE on Facebook for all the latest updates and events. You're not alone YOU'RE NOT Support group for partners with HIV/ AIDS Do you have a partner recently who was recently diagnosed with HIV/AIDS? Have you found a community to process this life change with? Are you looking for support? As every airplane attendant says, “Put on your own oxygen mask before assisting others.” ALONE Having a partner with a life-threatening illness can take a toll on your well being. This group may help you to recognize and change your reactions to the new challenges that having a partner with HIV/AIDS might pose. We will meet weekly for 6 weeks to cover information on HIV/AIDS, process difficulties you may be having with your partner, learn new ways to cope with this change, foster healthier communication, prepare for the future, and better manage stress. If interested please email jose.vega@okeq.org to join the group. You are not alone. ---- 4/24/26, 4:25 PM �Oh, I wanna dance with somebody! 9 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Oh--I-wanna-dance-with-somebod... LGBT Women's Network July Happy Hour Friday, July 2, 5:00 p.m. The Wild Fork 1820 Utica Sq, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74114 This month our sponsor is Gayelynn Head with McGraw Realtors! Come mix and mingle with ladies you might not meet otherwise, make new business connections, and grow your personal network. We'll have light appetizers and don't forget to bring business cards to be entered into a drawing for a gift from Dick's and Gayelynn! ps provided by: ....,.. . . . . . . !i"l:i ' First Thursday Art Opening Thursday, July 5, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Euqlity Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 The July Oklahomans for Equality showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature an exhibit of the combined works by Mark Henry and Jason Reed, beginning with a reception on Thursday, July 5 th from 6-9pm and continuing throughout the month. Mark Henry is a budding artist who works in mixed media and acrylics. He started painting on a whim at Tulsa Art Center in March 2017 under the masterful instructor, Marie Sullivan. His lifetime collector of original Art inspires his creativity. His works in this show represent an exploration of Art, Color, and Light. Mark is a native Tulsan and currently lives there with his partner Korben Rodriguez and their two dogs. Jason Reed is the owner of a construction company – his method of escape in meditation became less effective as the onerous duties of owning a business overwhelmed him – in March of 2017, he woke up one morning and said. "I wonder if I can paint?" His research led him to the Tulsa Art Center. He persuaded his "best good budy" Mark, into signing up for art lessons. Marie Sullivan put the brush in our hand and said “You can do this”. Neither of them had painted before, but they soon figured out that Art is both relaxing and healing – of course, 4/24/26, 4:25 PM �Oh, I wanna dance with somebody! 10 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Oh--I-wanna-dance-with-somebod... some innate talent helped. His style ranges from abstract to portraits and everything in between. He states: “I paint in every style because I have not found one subject or style I love more than the other. Today I paint every morning as a way to meditate. Art stops my mind and allows me to focus on only the colors and brush strokes. I don’t think I am the best artist, however, I feel that I improve with every painting”. The show begins with a reception on Thursday, July 5 th from 6-9pm where there will be a door prize drawn of the artist’s work. The show continues throughout the month. www.okeq.org www.tulsacampfire.org/camp I~ Al CAMP WITH PRIDE! It Al Camp Fire Camp Fire Camp Fire Green Country Presents Oklahoma's First LGBTQ+ Summer Camp Camp Fire's 2018 LGBTQ+ Summer Camp creates a welcoming and safe environment for youth to experience outdoor activities, create friendships, and learn new life skills! Camp Fire Green Country will hold space for individuals who have found overnight trips and outdoor activities inaccessible due to their gender identities or sexual orientations. This camp is for youth of all genders, gender expressions, sexual and romantic orientations, and to the allies who support them . July 51\ 6 1\ and 7th Ages 8-18 Camp Waluhili on Lake Fort Gibson Open to all LGBTQ+ Youth and Allies Cost is $195 per youth Scholarships Avai lable! Activities include : Rappelling, kayaking, archery, crafts, sling shots, outdoor games, swimming, fire building and MUCH MOREi! ! w open at www.TulsaCampFire.org/CAMP 4/24/26, 4:25 PM �Oh, I wanna dance with somebody! 11 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Oh--I-wanna-dance-with-somebod... For more information please contact us at 918.592.2267 or visit us online at www.TulsaCampFire.Org Tulsa Project Theatre Season 2017-2018 Tulsa Performing Arts Center - Charles E. Norman Theatre 110 E 2nd St, Tulsa, OK 74103 Tulsa Project Theatre, the city's only theatre company operating under an Actors Equity Association (AEA) contract, will close its seventh season in the Liddy Doenges Theatre with another Oklahoma Premiere of the rock opera "Lizzie," set to run July 13-22, 2018. .. tulsa proj ectthea tre On a sweltering summer morning in 1892 in a small new England city, a prominent business man and his wife were brutally axed to death in their home. Their youngest daughter, Lizzie Borden, was the prime suspect, and her trial was a coast-to-coast media sensation. "Lizzie" features four women fronting a six-piece rock band. "Lizzie" is sex, rage, betrayal, blood, murder, and American mythology set to a scorching rock score. Visit www.tulsaprojecttheatre.com for more information II ~ F@~S h l!eeE 0 . ... =.... tulsacares biM~ !Mf'.!J~tG Good morning! We want you to be the first to hear about an exciting new event to benefit Tulsa CARES. Local Brews features local microbreweries, live music, and prize drawing with 100% of event proceeds benefiting Tulsa CARES. July 26 7pm VIP, 8pm-10pm at Fuel 66. Tulsa CARES offers vital support to those in our community living with HIV/AIDS, by providing medical case management, nutrition, mental health, and housing assistance. Tickets: $55 and include generous pours from local breweries, live music, and commemorative tasting glass. VIP Tickets: $100 and include an additional hour of live music, 2 cocktail tickets, and VIP shade tent. For more information and to purchase tickets visit: tulsacares.org/localbrews 4/24/26, 4:25 PM �Oh, I wanna dance with somebody! 12 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Oh--I-wanna-dance-with-somebod... Please join us! Adoption Information As many of you are already aware, when our LGBT families go through the adoption 4/24/26, 4:25 PM �Oh, I wanna dance with somebody! 13 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Oh--I-wanna-dance-with-somebod... process - either one parent in a stepparent adoption or both parents in a traditional placement - a new birth certificate must be issued from the Department of Vital Records. We are pleased to announce that the Oklahoma Department of Vital Records has recently amended its procedures and is now issuing birth certificates with the following designations: MOTHER/FATHER MOTHER/MOTHER FATHER/FATHER PARENT/PARENT Birth certificates previously were issued only with the "mother/father" designations, regardless of the genders of the parents. If your child was issued a birth certificate with an incorrect designation of your gender identity, you can get an amended birth certificate. Please contact: Christopher Brecht 1800 S. Baltimore Ave., Ste. 900 Tulsa, OK 74119 918 -382-1400 cbrecht@pmrlaw.net You will not be charged anything for attorney time or preparation, but there is a $50 Department of Vital Records fee to obtain any updated birth certificate. Provider Bias Survey Sara Griffey is a clinical counseling intern with Bellevue University. She facilitates OkEq's Coming Out Workshop and the Challenging Beliefs in Non-Traditional Relationships group. AVOID BIAS NEXT EXIT~ This survey has been crafted to better understand provider bias in the LGBTQ+ and nontraditional relationship communities. The information will be used to provide information about ways to better train and educate providers. All responses are confidential. To take the survey, please go here: https://goo.gl/forms/3BA47O4PtSt6bkz72 4/24/26, 4:25 PM �Oh, I wanna dance with somebody! 14 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Oh--I-wanna-dance-with-somebod... Joe & Nancy McDonald Rainbow Library " Love Is an Orientation: Elevating the Conversation with the Gay Community " By: Andrew Marin 2010 Outreach Magazine Resource of the Year Award winner: culture category 2010 Golden Canon Leadership Book Award winner Relevant Magazine: Top 20 Best Overall Books of 2009 winner Englewood Review of Books: Top 20 Best Overall Books of 2009 winner Christian Manifesto 2009 Lime Award winner Andrew Marin's life changed forever when his three best friends came out to him in three consecutive months. Suddenly he was confronted with the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community (GLBT) firsthand. And he was compelled to understand how he could reconcile his friends to his faith. In an attempt to answer that question, he and his wife relocated to Boystown, a predominantly GLBT community in Chicago. And from his experience and wrestling has come his book, Love Is an Orientation, a work which elevates the conversation between Christianity and the GLBT community, moving the focus from genetics to gospel, where it really belongs. Why are so many people who are gay wary of people who are Christians? Do GLBT people need to change who they are? Do Christians need to change what they believe? Love Is an Orientation is changing the conversation about sexuality and spirituality, and building bridges from the GLBT community to the Christian community and, more importantly, to the good news of Jesus Christ. Find this selection and more by visiting the Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library. 4/24/26, 4:25 PM �Oh, I wanna dance with somebody! 15 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Oh--I-wanna-dance-with-somebod... Equality Center Pride Store Bowl everyone over with these striking bowling pins. Be sure to "Like" the OkEq Pride Store Facebook page to keep up with the new items and new sale items Counseling Services Dr. Kurt Choate Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a Sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required Contact Dr. Kurt Choate, LPC at 918.449.6574 choatek@nsuok.edu Stephanie Miller Stephanie is a counseling intern at Northeastern State University. She is passionate about working with diverse families and clients, now expanding to the LGBTQ+ community and allies. Stephanie has experience with families, children and adolescents. She believes in helping the client identify and achieve their goals through a holistic approach. Alyssa Pasquini is a mental health counseling intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She is passionate about assisting clients who are a part of the LGBTQQIA+ community who experience a range of concerns including issues surrounding gender identity, sexual/affectional orientation, and mood or anxiety concerns. Appointments with Alyssa can be made by calling the 4/24/26, 4:25 PM �Oh, I wanna dance with somebody! 16 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Oh--I-wanna-dance-with-somebod... Contact Stephanie at tatom@nsuok.edu to make an appointment. All sessions are free and will be held at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center between 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays or 12:30 and 4:30 p.m. on Saturdays. Amanda Rogers is a mental health counseling intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She welcomes the opportunity to work with persons with concerns related to gender identity, sexual or affectional orientation, relationship issues, mood/ anxiety concerns and trauma. She is passionate about social justice and working with the LGBTQQIA+ community. Appointments can be scheduled with Amanda by calling the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at 918-594-8568 . Temple Hull is a mental health counseling intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She has experience counseling transgender, bisexual, lesbian, gay and asexual persons, and looks forward to working with all individuals represented in the bright colors of the rainbow flag. Appointments with Temple can be made by calling the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at 918-594-8568 . OSU Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 594-8568 . Merrill Reiter, M.S ., is in the Counseling Psychology Doctoral Program at Oklahoma State University. She is a mental health counselor at OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. Merrill is passionate about social justice, advocacy and counseling. She enjoys working with people of all identities and strives to make her sessions a safe place for all clients. She has experience working with LGBTQ+ people and welcomes the opportunity to work with persons with concerns related to sexual or affectional orientation, gender identity, mood/ anxiety, depression, selfinjury, death/grief, and those experiencing major changes or transitions in life. Appointments with Merrill can be made by calling the 4/24/26, 4:25 PM �Oh, I wanna dance with somebody! 17 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Oh--I-wanna-dance-with-somebod... OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 594-8568 Kathy Kavanaugh is a doctoral counseling psychology intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She is dedicated to working with clients of all identities (including all sexual and affectional orientations, gender identities, races, ethnicities, and ages) from a multicultural perspective. Kathy works with clients to address concerns regarding anxiety, mood, sexual and gender identity development, and overall personal enrichment. To schedule an appointment with Kathy, please contact the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 594-8568. Mark Taracuk, MSEd, NCC is a doctoral student in counseling psychology at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. He received his master's degree in counseling from Indiana University and is a National Certified Counselor. Mark has past experience working with members of the LGBTQ+ community on a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, spiritual concerns, trauma, intimate partner violence, and concerns related to gender identity. Appointments with Mark can be made by calling the OSU Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 594-8568. Jennie Martin is a Licensed Professional Counselor - Candidate and Counseling Psychology Doctoral Intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She enjoys working with LGBTQQIA+ community members on a wide variety of topics including relationship/family concerns, body image, community advocacy, religiosity/spirituality concerns, trauma, and more. She has experience with family and couples counseling and is passionate about advocating for social justice. Appointments can be scheduled with Jennie by calling the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at 918-594-8568 . Regularly Scheduled Programming 4/24/26, 4:25 PM �Oh, I wanna dance with somebody! 18 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Oh--I-wanna-dance-with-somebod... OkEq Board Meeting Monthly Meeting 7:00 p.m. Thursday, July 19 Dennis R. Neill Equality Center All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members Family Ties Family Ties is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBTQ parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Family Ties, email jose.vega@okeq.org ---- . • LEGAL AID thi SERVICES OF = OKLAHOMA, INC . Lawyer in the Library June 20 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Lawyer in the Library is an opportunity to meet with a lawyer about topics such as family law (divorce, paternity, custody and May OkEq Art Exhibition The June Oklahomans for Equality showcase and exhibit of local artists features the MOREcolor exhibit. The show continues throughout the month www.okeq.org Challenging Beliefs in Nontraditional Relationships 1st & 3rd Monday of each month 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. This therapeutic discussion group provides a haven for individuals who engage in nontraditional relationship structures, with a focus on internal and social stigmas, personal belief systems, and the struggles surrounding this population. This group is open to individuals who take part in ethically nonmonogamous relationships (polyamory, swinging) and kink relationships. The Oklahoma Poly Network is a proud supporter of this group. Live Free! Coming Out Workshop 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 6:30-7:30 p.m. Are you planning to come out? Maybe you have just recently come out? Join us for a coming out discussion group meeting in the History Project Room. It's free! This course is designed for individuals coming to terms with their sexuality with presentations on how to come out to family, friends, and co-workers. Question and answer session in a supportive and informed environment. Please contact ComingOut@OkEq.org --- --- 4/24/26, 4:25 PM �Oh, I wanna dance with somebody! 19 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Oh--I-wanna-dance-with-somebod... child support), landlord/ tenant disputes, estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment is necessary. or call 918-743-4297 Non-Binary Support Group 3rd Tuesday of each month 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Free Yoga Class at OkEq Mondays 5:45 - 6:45 p.m. Enjoy a free class! These 60-minute, free Community Yoga classes are open to everyone of all levels. Each class is mindfully crafted to prepare the body for a peak pose in the arm balance, inversion, backbend or twist family. This class will connect the mind, body, and spirit through movement and breath. A new support group for folks who identify with non-binary genders, including but not limited to, genderqueer, genderfluid, agender, bigender, neutrois, genderflux, and more. This group will be a safe space to discuss our identities, receive support, and build a strong nonbinary community in Tulsa. For information contact Vic Wiener at vfwiener@gmail.com sos SECULAR ORGANIZATIONS FOR SOBRIETY SOS Group Mondays 7:00 pm Asexual Meeting 2nd & 4th Tuesday of every month 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. It's the A in LGBTQA. This open Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) Recovery and Sobriety Group meets every Monday at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information, visit www.SOSTulsa.org Southern Pride Drum Group Every Thursday 7:30 p.m. The Southern Pride Drum Group is the only such group of its kind in the world, being the only drum group composed of mainly 2 spirit (GLBT Native) members and their families. They have traveled across the U.S. and Canada singing for powwows, gatherings and Pride events for more than 10 years, with more than 100 years of combined experience singing at the drum. They seek to teach drumming and singing and drum etiquette at the Equality Center in Tulsa and to add to their tightknit drum family. Brought to You Bi the Letter B 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 4/24/26, 4:25 PM �Oh, I wanna dance with somebody! 20 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Oh--I-wanna-dance-with-somebod... Come join us for an affirming, open discussion at this peer-led group for individuals 18 and over who identify as asexual or are interested in discussing asexual issues. This a place for asexuals to form community. Be a part of the first Tulsa asexual group. sage Advocacy& Services for LGBTElders We refuse to be invisible SAGE Tulsa Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. No Shade for Plus Every Thursday 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. A new support group to bring together people who have found they are HIV positive and those who have been living with HIV for many years. The group will provide support, Education, Social activities and so much more. The group will be here at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center to provide a safe place to discuss issues and meet other people who are navigating their lives being PLUS. Tulsa Writers, Ink. Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. (First time interview required before attending) Email sharon.queen@okeq.org ----- --The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. 1st & 3rd Saturday of each month 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Bisexual support group at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Tell all your friends. The group is open to all bi/pan/queer/ fluid+ folks and their allies. Facilitators Daniel & Haley Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 An LGBT inclusive group of writers providing support and resources to authors and writers regardless of where they are in their writing career. 4/24/26, 4:25 PM �Oh, I wanna dance with somebody! 21 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Oh--I-wanna-dance-with-somebod... Lambda AlAnon Group Every Friday 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Game Night Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno Survivors of Incest Anonymous Every Saturday 12:00 - 2:30 p.m. SIA strives to empower those who have survived childhood sexual abuse (who are not abusing any child), who want to become survivors and thrivers. For more information, visit siawso.org Tulsa Indigenous \ \ \ I //; ~ ~ & First Nation Support Group LGBTQ Veterans Support and Entertainment 1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month This open Al-Anon group meets at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center every Friday at 7:00 pm. Contact 918.743.2754 for more information. Indian or Indian at Heart Intimate Partner Violence & Sexual Assault Survivor Support Group 1st Wednesday of each month 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Tulsa Indigenous &First Nation Support Group 1st & 3rd Thursday of each month This support and educational group is for individuals who have survived domestic violence and are ready to explore their personal healing process and find hope and to discuss their experiences, share ideas, and provide emotional support for one another. For more information contact Jim Scholl at 918.631.2722. 4/24/26, 4:25 PM �Oh, I wanna dance with somebody! 22 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Oh--I-wanna-dance-with-somebod... Dissertation Study - Sexual Behaviors in MSM This research study seeks to investigate if one's HIV-status and respective adherence/ non- adherence to preexposure prophylaxes (PrEP) or antiretroviral therapy (ART) is linked to a reduction in consistent condom use, and increased risky sexual behaviors, among men who have sex with men (MSM). It also seeks to determine what stage of change MSM are likely to be in by using the transtheoretical model of change. With such information, one of the goals is to see if there might be points when mental health professionals and/or primary care providers could intervene to reduce HIV and sexually transmitted infection transmission rates. SURVEY • •• ·- Please direct questions to Eric Teeters ( ejteeters@gmail.com ), or Dr. Elana Maurin ( emaurin@argosy.edu ). Take the survey now Community Partners health outreach prevention education, Inc. EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and community. Workforce Oklahoma Access Point Open every day Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Friday 4 - 8 pm June 15 & 22 only *After these dates there will be no testing on Fridays Saturday 4 - 7 pm 4/24/26, 4:25 PM �Oh, I wanna dance with somebody! 23 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Oh--I-wanna-dance-with-somebod... as well as step-by-step instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. OkEq Staff Toby Jenkins CEO / Executive Director Olivia Cotter Office Manager Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org Olivia.Cotter@OkEq.org Sharon Queen Service Coordinator Veterans, Transgender and Indigenous People Jose Vega Program Director Jose.Vega@OkEq.org Alex Wade Volunteer & Pride Store Coordinator Alex.Wade@OkEq.org Sharon.Queen@OkEq.org 4/24/26, 4:25 PM �Oh, I wanna dance with somebody! 24 of 24 Luke Welvaert Facilities Coordinator Luke.Welvaert@OkEq.org - - https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Oh--I-wanna-dance-with-somebod... Tracy Allen Special Projects Tracy.Allen@OkEq.org Denise Polonchak Janitorial Services OkEq Board and Trustees Executive Committee Stuart Ashworth, Esq., President Sharon Bishop-Baldwin, Vice President Jan Baldwin, Secretary Paul Allen, Treasurer Robin VanMeter, At Large Board of Advisors Laura Arrowsmith, D.O. Peter Brennan Alyssa Bryant, Esq. Jamie Catlett Michael Farr Joann Frizell Andrew Gordon Amanda Lowe Jim Scholl Mikeal Vaughn William Vaughn Board of Directors Christopher Brecht-Smith, Esq. Rev. Geoffrey Brewster Sheena Grewal Darci Hazelwood, D.O. Marcia Keesee Ben Matthews Mike Redman, Esq. Chris Shoaf Al Triggs John Williams Visit our website Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt David Nelson Kris Wilmes View our events Contact us today Oklahomans for Equality Hours: Mon - Sat Noon-9 p.m. | Sun Noon-6 p.m. 621 East Fourth Street, Tulsa, OK 74120 08 4/24/26, 4:25 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/d695002903bfbfb4f7fb2c3ba40a219e.pdf ffdc4d4dec176dc09e91d34d4386ed2f PDF Text Text You are a Dancing Queen 1 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/You-are-a-Dancing-Queen.html?s... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews June 19th, 2018 MISSION: Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Donate Now! Visit our website 4/24/26, 4:27 PM �You are a Dancing Queen 2 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/You-are-a-Dancing-Queen.html?s... Amazon Smile Shop Now! Get your house in order and help us get our house in order, too! Go to smile.amazon.com for your shopping needs, and Amazon will donate a portion to Oklahomans for Equality! Oklahomans for Equality Statement Do Not Separate Families Oklahomans for Equality shares much of the nation’s dismay and heartbreak over the current administration’s mean-spirited policy of separating children from their parents at the country’s borders and placing them in detainment camps. Like you, we have seen the nightmarish photos and heard the anguished cries of the children and parents alike as immigrant families are being attacked. But as LGBTQ Americans, we also are all-too familiar with having our families attacked. We know how it feels to be told that we are unfit, immoral parents and have our children taken away from us. We know the sting of being told that our very existence is against the law. We understand the hurt of having some individuals in our government constantly trying to undermine our rights to family equality. As LGBTQ Oklahomans, we also understand the fear that is great enough to make a person flee everything they know for the purported safety of another land, even sight unseen. Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people have for decades fled unwelcoming and dangerous places – including Oklahoma – for the promise of the opportunity to live safely and more freely elsewhere, even though doing so often meant leaving family and friends, jobs and homes behind. Indeed, LGBTQ people around the world every day flee their homelands in search of safety. Immigrant families are not the subhuman villains that the current administration would have people believe – neither the undocumented ones nor the ones legally seeking lawful asylum. And regardless of any opinions on immigrant rights, it is unconscionable to defend the tactics now being employed by our government. We at Oklahomans for Equality demand that this horror stop and that our government instead put its energy toward enacting meaningful, just and fair immigration policy that sees the humanity in all people and places value on all families. Out of This World Intergenerational Dance Party Friday, June 22, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, Oklahoma 74120 We’ll dance through the time and space, sharing friendship and fun! 4/24/26, 4:27 PM �You are a Dancing Queen 3 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/You-are-a-Dancing-Queen.html?s... All ages are welcome. This is an alcohol-free event. Wear your best space garb for this cosmic experience. Free Event Congratulations Tulsa Threat! The Tulsa Threat Women's Tackle Football team have 4/24/26, 4:27 PM �You are a Dancing Queen 4 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/You-are-a-Dancing-Queen.html?s... been selected to play in the Founders Bowl Friday July 20th and ten of Their players have been selected to play in the All Star game on Saturday July 21st! This will all be a part of Championship Weekend in Houston! They are already working on Fundraising to get the funds to go! Join the Tulsa Threat Saturday July 14th at YBR (2630 E. 15th St., Tulsa, OK 74104) for a fundraiser and pick up your souvenir cups and t-shirts. OkEq is super proud of these ladies!!! Show your support with a donation. EBA Mixer Wednesday, June 20, 6:00 p.m. Hosted by Parlour Salon & Spa 1335 E. 11th St., Ste. C, Tulsa, OK 74120 (918) 949-4666 Visit Parlour Salon Online The Equality Business Alliance networking mixers are terrific venues for you to meet prospective clients. Mixers are open to non-members as well as EBA members. Be sure to bring business cards, business information, brochures, etc. Hosting a networking mixer is a great way to showcase your business. You may host at your establishment or use the Equality Center. If you would like to host a mixer: Please send an email to jose.vega@okeq.org - - - - - for more information. E ALITY Business Alliance 4/24/26, 4:27 PM �You are a Dancing Queen 5 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/You-are-a-Dancing-Queen.html?s... 2018 OkEq Board Elections The annual meeting of Oklahomans for Equality is set for 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 6, at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Presently, eight seats on the Board of Directors are up for election. Nominations to the Board of Directors are made in one of two ways: 1. Recommended by the Board Development and Governance Committee (Applications are due to OkEq by July 5) oklahomans for equality OR 2. By petition of at least 15 current OkEq members (Petitions due to the board secretary by Aug. 24) The Board Development and Governance Committee is now accepting applications from OkEq members who are interested in serving the OkEq community as a director. All applicants will be reviewed by the Board Development and Governance Committee. Please send an email to olivia.cotter@okeq.org - - - - for an application. Requirements and expectations of a director: 1. Be a current OkEq member with membership fees current 2. Attend board meetings on the third Thursday of each month 3. Contribute talent, time and energy toward supporting the mission of OkEq 4. Perform additional assignments as required (Assignments are usually made pursuant to the particular knowledge, skills and abilities of a director) 5. Serve a two-year term 4/24/26, 4:27 PM �You are a Dancing Queen 6 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/You-are-a-Dancing-Queen.html?s... Early Voting Information Vote early! You can vote early at the County Election Board office in the county where you are registered to vote from 8 AM to 6 PM on Thursday and Friday before all elections. For state and federal elections only, early voting is available from 9 AM to 2 PM on the Saturday before the election. ***** - VOTE The Tulsa County Election Board is located at 555 N. Denver Ave., Tulsa, OK 74103 In addition to the regular early voting site at the county election board, the following counties have additional satellite locations available for the June 26 Statewide Primary Election: Cleveland County Moore Norman Technology Center, 13301 South Penn, OKC, OK 73170 4/24/26, 4:27 PM �You are a Dancing Queen 7 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/You-are-a-Dancing-Queen.html?s... Comanche County The Connection Church, 102 NE Windy Rd, Elgin, OK 73538 Osage County First Baptist Church, 825 W. Rogers Blvd., Skiatook, OK 74070 Rogers County Central Baptist Church, 9001 N. 145 th E. Place, Owasso, OK 74055 Tulsa County Hardesty Regional Library, 8316 E. 93 rd St., Tulsa, OK 74133 Wagoner County Heritage United Methodist Church, 5300 E. Kenosha St, Broken Arrow, OK 74014 www.fostercare-ok.org R ~ Saint Francis Community Services Give hope. Change a life. Become a foster parent. S.A.G.E. Summer Pool Parties Tuesday Jul. 24, Aug. 21, Sep. 18, 10:00 a.m. 1938 E. 55th Pl., Tulsa, OK 74105 SAGE Tulsa will have its next pool party on Tuesday, July 24. Members can meet 4/24/26, 4:27 PM �You are a Dancing Queen 8 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/You-are-a-Dancing-Queen.html?s... at the Equality Center and carpool to the pool party. Lunch at the pool party will be burgers and hot dogs. Participants are encouraged to bring side dishes, desserts, and drinks. The pool has a shallow end and also has railing with steps to ease getting into the pool. If you plan to attend, please RSVP to olivia.cotter@okeq.org - - or (918) 743-4297. The pool party will be held at 1938 E. 55th Place in Tulsa. Maps are available at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. The mission of SAGE Tulsa is to address issues related to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender aging. In partnership with its constituents and allies, SAGE Tulsa works to achieve a high quality of life for LGBT older adults; supports and advocates for their rights; fosters a greater understanding of aging in all communities; and promotes positive images of LGBT life in later years. SAGE Tulsa meets every Tuesday at 10 a.m. at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Follow SAGE on Facebook for all the latest updates and events. You're not alone YOU'RE NOT Support group for partners with HIV/ AIDS Do you have a partner who was recently diagnosed with HIV/AIDS? Have you found a community to process this life change with? Are you looking for support? As every airplane attendant says, “Put on your own oxygen mask before assisting others.” ALONE Having a partner with a life-threatening illness can take a toll on your well being. This group may help you to recognize and change your reactions to the new challenges that having a partner with HIV/AIDS might pose. We will meet weekly for 6 weeks to cover information on HIV/AIDS, process difficulties you may be having with your partner, learn new ways to cope with this change, foster healthier communication, prepare for the future, and better manage stress. If interested please email jose.vega@okeq.org - - - - to join the group. You are not alone. Turtle Creek Chorale - Friendship Tour Thursday, June 21, 7:00 p.m. Trinity Episcopal Church 501 S. Cincinnati Ave, Tulsa, OK 74103 The Turtle Creek Chorale will take a positive message through music on a four-day ”Friendship 4/24/26, 4:27 PM �You are a Dancing Queen 9 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/You-are-a-Dancing-Queen.html?s... Tour” of Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana and Texas. Free concerts hosted by local choruses and church congregations will be offered in Tulsa, Little Rock, Shreveport, and Tyler. Local choirs and choral organizations will also join the Chorale in each city. “This special tour is a wonderful opportunity for the 225 men of the Turtle Creek Chorale to share positive stories in song,” said artistic director Sean Baugh. “Though communities on this tour may hold social and political views different from ours, we often share much more than we acknowledge. The best way to bridge those differences is with conversation and shared experiences. We hope this tour does just that by sharing musical experiences these communities may not have previously known via a huge chorus of primarily gay men singing about peace, acceptance, love and community.” Purchase Tickets Here LGBT Women's Network July Happy Hour Friday, July 2, 5:00 p.m. The Wild Fork 1820 Utica Sq, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74114 This month our sponsor is Gayelynn Head with McGraw Realtors! Come mix and mingle with ladies you might not meet otherwise, make new business connections, and grow your personal network. We'll have light appetizers and don't forget to bring business cards to be entered into a drawing for a gift from Dick's and Gayelynn! Gay Men's Dinner Group July Events Tuesday, July 3, 6:30 p.m. Marley's Chicago Pizza 6104 E. 71st St.,Tulsa, OK 74136 Saturday, July 7, 2:00 - 11:00 p.m. Pool Party Richard Haley Residence 4/24/26, 4:27 PM �You are a Dancing Queen 10 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/You-are-a-Dancing-Queen.html?s... I will grill hot dogs about 5:00. Bring your own drinks and maybe lawn chair. No Glass Containers please. RSVP for both events to Richard Haley at GuysDineToo@gmail.com First Thursday Art Opening Thursday, July 5, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Euqlity Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 The July Oklahomans for Equality showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature an exhibit of the combined works by Mark Henry and Jason Reed, beginning with a reception on Thursday, July 5, from 6 to 9 p.m. and continuing throughout the month. A door prize drawn of the artist’s work will be drawn. Mark Henry is a budding artist who works in mixed media and acrylics. He started painting on a whim at the Tulsa Art Center in March 2017 under the masterful instructor Marie Sullivan. His lifetime collector of original art inspires his creativity. His works in this show represent an exploration of art, color and light. Mark is a native Tulsan and lives here with his partner, Korben Rodriguez, and their two dogs. Jason Reed is the owner of a construction company. His method of escape in meditation became less effective as the onerous duties of owning a business overwhelmed him. In March of 2017, he woke up one morning and said, "I wonder if I can paint?" His research led him to the Tulsa Art Center. He persuaded his "best good buddy," Mark, into signing up for art lessons. “Marie Sullivan put the brush in our hand and said, ‘You can do this.’ ” Neither of them had painted before, but they soon figured out that art is both relaxing and healing. Of course, some innate talent helped. Jason’s style ranges from abstract to portraits and everything in between. He states: “I paint in every style because I have not found one subject or style I love more than the other. Today I paint every morning as a way to meditate. Art stops my mind and allows me to focus on only the colors and brush strokes. I don’t think I am the best artist; however, I feel that I improve with every painting.” The show continues throughout the month. www.okeq.org www.tulsacampfire.org/camp A~'( Camp Fire CAMP WITH PRIDE! Camp Fire Green Country A~t Camp Fire Presents Oklahoma's First LGBTQ+ Summer Camp 4/24/26, 4:27 PM �You are a Dancing Queen 11 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/You-are-a-Dancing-Queen.html?s... ~ Camp Fire's 2018 LGBTQ+ Summer Camp creates a welcoming and safe environment for youth to experience outdoor activities, create friendships, and learn new life skills ! Camp Fire Green Country will hold space for individuals who have found overnight trips and outdoor activities inaccessible due to their gender identities or sexual orientations. This camp is for youth of all genders, gender expressions, sexual and romantic orientations, and to the allies who support them . July 51\ 6 1\ and 7th Ages 8-18 Camp Waluhili on Lake Fort Gibson Open to all LGBTQ+ Youth and Allies Cost is $195 per youth Scholarships Available! Activities include : Rappell ing, kayaking, archery, crafts, sling shots, outdoor games, swimming, fire building and MUCH MOREii ! w open at www.TulsaCampFire.org/CAMP For more information please contact us at 918.592.2267 or visit us online at www.TulsaCampFire.Org Tulsa Project Theatre Season 2017-2018 Tulsa Performing Arts Center - Charles E. Norman Theatre 110 E 2nd St, Tulsa, OK 74103 Tulsa Project Theatre, the city's only theatre company operating under an Actors Equity Association (AEA) contract, will close its seventh season in the Liddy Doenges Theatre with another Oklahoma Premiere of the rock opera "Lizzie," set to run July 13-22, 2018. .. tulsaprojec heatre On a sweltering summer morning in 1892 in a small new England city, a prominent business man and his wife were brutally axed to death in their home. Their youngest daughter, Lizzie 4/24/26, 4:27 PM �You are a Dancing Queen 12 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/You-are-a-Dancing-Queen.html?s... Borden, was the prime suspect, and her trial was a coast-to-coast media sensation. "Lizzie" features four women fronting a six-piece rock band. "Lizzie" is sex, rage, betrayal, blood, murder, and American mythology set to a scorching rock score. Visit www.tulsaprojecttheatre.com for more information There’s an exciting new event coming up to benefit Tulsa CARES! Local Brews will feature local microbreweries, live music, and a prize drawing, with 100 percent of the event’s proceeds benefiting Tulsa CARES. Local Brews is July 26 from 8 to 10 p.m. at Fuel 66, with a VIP event at 7 p.m. Tulsa CARES offers vital support to those in our community living with HIV/AIDS, by providing medical case management, nutrition, mental health, and housing assistance. Tickets cost $55 and will include generous pours from local breweries, live music, and a commemorative tasting glass. VIP tickets cost $100 and include an additional hour of live music, 2 cocktail tickets, and a VIP shade tent. For more information or to purchase tickets, go online to tulsacares.org/localbrews . Please join us! 4/24/26, 4:27 PM �13 of 25 Christopher Brecht 1800 S. Baltimore Ave., Ste. 900 Tulsa, OK 74119 918 -382-1400 cbrecht@pmrlaw.net 4/24/26, 4:27 PM https://myemail.constantcontact.com/You-are-a-Dancing-Queen.html?s.. Birth certificates previously were issued only with the "mother/father" designations, regardless of the genders of the parents. If your child was issued a birth certificate with an incorrect designation of your gender identity, you can get an amended birth certificate. Please contact: MOTHER/FATHER MOTHER/MOTHER FATHER/FATHER PARENT/PARENT As many of you are already aware, when our LGBT families go through the adoption process - either one parent in a stepparent adoption or both parents in a traditional placement - a new birth certificate must be issued from the Department of Vital Records. We are pleased to announce that the Oklahoma Department of Vital Records has recently amended its procedures and is now issuing birth certificates with the following designations: Adoption Information You are a Dancing Queen I I �You are a Dancing Queen 14 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/You-are-a-Dancing-Queen.html?s... You will not be charged anything for attorney time or preparation, but there is a $50 Department of Vital Records fee to obtain any updated birth certificate. Provider Bias Survey Sara Griffey is a clinical counseling intern with Bellevue University. She facilitates OkEq's Coming Out Workshop and the Challenging Beliefs in Non-Traditional Relationships group. AVOID BIAS NEXT EXIT~ This survey has been crafted to better understand provider bias in the LGBTQ+ and nontraditional relationship communities. The information will be used to provide information about ways to better train and educate providers. All responses are confidential. To take the survey, please go here: https://goo.gl/forms/3BA47O4PtSt6bkz72 Joe & Nancy McDonald Rainbow Library " Love Is an Orientation: Elevating the Conversation with the Gay Community " By: Andrew Marin 2010 Outreach Magazine Resource of the Year Award winner: culture category 2010 Golden Canon Leadership Book Award winner Relevant Magazine: Top 20 Best Overall Books of 2009 winner Englewood Review of Books: Top 20 Best Overall Books of 2009 winner Christian Manifesto 2009 Lime Award winner Andrew Marin's life changed forever when his three best friends came out to him in three consecutive months. Suddenly he was confronted with the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community (GLBT) firsthand. And he was compelled to understand how he could reconcile his friends to his faith. In an attempt to answer that question, he and his wife 4/24/26, 4:27 PM �You are a Dancing Queen 15 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/You-are-a-Dancing-Queen.html?s... relocated to Boystown, a predominantly GLBT community in Chicago. And from his experience and wrestling has come his book, Love Is an Orientation, a work which elevates the conversation between Christianity and the GLBT community, moving the focus from genetics to gospel, where it really belongs. Why are so many people who are gay wary of people who are Christians? Do GLBT people need to change who they are? Do Christians need to change what they believe? Love Is an Orientation is changing the conversation about sexuality and spirituality, and building bridges from the GLBT community to the Christian community and, more importantly, to the good news of Jesus Christ. Find this selection and more by visiting the Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library. Equality Center Pride Store Bowl everyone over with these striking bowling pins. Be sure to "Like" the OkEq Pride Store Facebook page to keep up with the new items and new sale items Counseling Services 4/24/26, 4:27 PM �You are a Dancing Queen 16 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/You-are-a-Dancing-Queen.html?s... . .; l Dr. Kurt Choate Saturdays By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a Sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required Contact Dr. Kurt Choate, LPC at 918.449.6574 choatek@nsuok.edu Stephanie Miller Stephanie is a counseling intern at Northeastern State University. She is passionate about working with diverse families and clients, now expanding to the LGBTQ+ community and allies. Stephanie has experience with families, children and adolescents. She believes in helping the client identify and achieve their goals through a holistic approach. Contact Stephanie at tatom@nsuok.edu to make an appointment. All sessions are free and will be held at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center between 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays or 12:30 and 4:30 p.m. on Saturdays. Amanda Rogers is a mental health counseling intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She welcomes the Temple Hull is a mental health counseling intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She has ·: ···: ) .. -::;::--.;. : i _:·;:· _· . . •. . -- Alyssa Pasquini is a mental health counseling intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She is passionate about assisting clients who are a part of the LGBTQQIA+ community who experience a range of concerns including issues surrounding gender identity, sexual/affectional orientation, and mood or anxiety concerns. Appointments with Alyssa can be made by calling the OSU Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 594-8568 . Merrill Reiter, M.S ., is in the Counseling Psychology Doctoral Program at Oklahoma State University. She is a mental health counselor at 4/24/26, 4:27 PM �You are a Dancing Queen 17 of 25 opportunity to work with persons with concerns related to gender identity, sexual or affectional orientation, relationship issues, mood/ anxiety concerns and trauma. She is passionate about social justice and working with the LGBTQQIA+ community. Appointments can be scheduled with Amanda by calling the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at 918-594-8568 . Kathy Kavanaugh is a doctoral counseling psychology intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She is dedicated to working with clients of all identities (including all sexual and affectional orientations, gender identities, races, ethnicities, and ages) from a multicultural perspective. https://myemail.constantcontact.com/You-are-a-Dancing-Queen.html?s... experience counseling transgender, bisexual, lesbian, gay and asexual persons, and looks forward to working with all individuals represented in the bright colors of the rainbow flag. Appointments with Temple can be made by calling the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at 918-594-8568 . Mark Taracuk, MSEd, NCC is a doctoral student in counseling psychology at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. He received his master's degree in counseling from Indiana University and is a National Certified Counselor. Mark has past experience working with OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. Merrill is passionate about social justice, advocacy and counseling. She enjoys working with people of all identities and strives to make her sessions a safe place for all clients. She has experience working with LGBTQ+ people and welcomes the opportunity to work with persons with concerns related to sexual or affectional orientation, gender identity, mood/ anxiety, depression, selfinjury, death/grief, and those experiencing major changes or transitions in life. Appointments with Merrill can be made by calling the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 594-8568 Jennie Martin is a Licensed Professional Counselor - Candidate and Counseling Psychology Doctoral Intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She enjoys working with LGBTQQIA+ community members on a wide variety of topics including relationship/family concerns, body image, community advocacy, 4/24/26, 4:27 PM �You are a Dancing Queen 18 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/You-are-a-Dancing-Queen.html?s... Kathy works with clients to address concerns regarding anxiety, mood, sexual and gender identity development, and overall personal enrichment. To schedule an appointment with Kathy, please contact the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 594-8568. members of the LGBTQ+ community on a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, spiritual concerns, trauma, intimate partner violence, and concerns related to gender identity. Appointments with Mark can be made by calling the OSU Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 594-8568. religiosity/spirituality concerns, trauma, and more. She has experience with family and couples counseling and is passionate about advocating for social justice. Appointments can be scheduled with Jennie by calling the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at 918-594-8568 . Regularly Scheduled Programming May OkEq Art Exhibition OkEq Board Meeting Monthly Meeting 7:00 p.m. Thursday, July 19 Dennis R. Neill Equality Center All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members Family Ties Family Ties is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBTQ parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about The June Oklahomans for Equality showcase and exhibit of local artists features the MOREcolor exhibit. The show continues throughout the month www.okeq.org Challenging Beliefs in Nontraditional Relationships 1st & 3rd Monday of each month 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Live Free! Coming Out Workshop This therapeutic discussion group provides 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 6:30-7:30 p.m. 4/24/26, 4:27 PM �You are a Dancing Queen 19 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/You-are-a-Dancing-Queen.html?s... Family Ties, email jose.vega@okeq.org ----- . • LEGAL AID thi SERVICES OF = OKLAHOMA, INC. Lawyer in the Library June 20 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Lawyer in the Library is an opportunity to meet with a lawyer about topics such as family law (divorce, paternity, custody and child support), landlord/ tenant disputes, estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment is necessary. a haven for individuals who engage in nontraditional relationship structures, with a focus on internal and social stigmas, personal belief systems, and the struggles surrounding this population. This group is open to individuals who take part in ethically nonmonogamous relationships (polyamory, swinging) and kink relationships. The Oklahoma Poly Network is a proud supporter of this group. Non-Binary Support Group 3rd Tuesday of each month 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Free Yoga Class at OkEq Mondays 5:45 - 6:45 p.m. Enjoy a free class! These 60-minute, free Community Yoga classes are open to everyone of all levels. Each class is mindfully crafted to prepare the body for a peak pose in the arm balance, inversion, A new support group for folks who identify with non-binary genders, including but not limited to, genderqueer, genderfluid, agender, bigender, neutrois, genderflux, and more. This group will be a safe space to discuss our identities, receive support, and build a strong nonbinary community in Tulsa. For information contact Vic Wiener at vfwiener@gmail.com Are you planning to come out? Maybe you have just recently come out? Join us for a coming out discussion group meeting in the History Project Room. It's free! This course is designed for individuals coming to terms with their sexuality with presentations on how to come out to family, friends, and co-workers. Question and answer session in a supportive and informed environment. Please contact ComingOut@OkEq.org -- --or call 918-743-4297 Southern Pride Drum Group Every Thursday 7:30 p.m. The Southern Pride Drum Group is the only such group of its kind in the world, being the only drum group composed of mainly 2 spirit (GLBT Native) members and their families. They have traveled across the U.S. and Canada singing for powwows, gatherings and Pride events for more than 10 years, with more than 100 years of combined experience singing at the 4/24/26, 4:27 PM �You are a Dancing Queen 20 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/You-are-a-Dancing-Queen.html?s... backbend or twist family. This class will connect the mind, body, and spirit through movement and breath. Sos SECULAR ORGANIZATIONS FOR SOBRIETY SOS Group Mondays 7:00 pm Asexual Meeting 2nd & 4th Tuesday of every month 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. It's the A in LGBTQA. Come join us for an affirming, open discussion at this peer-led group for individuals 18 and over who identify as asexual or are interested in discussing asexual issues. This a place for asexuals to form community. Be a part of the first Tulsa asexual group. sage Advocacy& Services for LGBTElders We refuse to be invisible SAGE Tulsa Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan This open Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) Recovery and Sobriety Group meets every Monday at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information, visit www.SOSTulsa.org drum. They seek to teach drumming and singing and drum etiquette at the Equality Center in Tulsa and to add to their tightknit drum family. Brought to You Bi the Letter B 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. No Shade for Plus Every Thursday 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. A new support group to bring together people who have found they are HIV positive and those who have been living with HIV for many years. The group will provide support, Education, Social activities and so much more. The group will be here at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center to provide a safe place to discuss issues and meet other people who are navigating their lives being PLUS. Bisexual support group at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Tell all your friends. The group is open to all bi/pan/queer/ fluid+ folks and their allies. Facilitators Daniel & Haley Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and 4/24/26, 4:27 PM �You are a Dancing Queen 21 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/You-are-a-Dancing-Queen.html?s... Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. (First time interview required before attending) Email sharon.queen@okeq.org ------- - - The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. Tulsa Writers, Ink. 1st & 3rd Saturday of each month 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 An LGBT inclusive group of writers providing support and resources to authors and writers regardless of where they are in their writing career. Lambda AlAnon Group Every Friday 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Game Night Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno Survivors of Incest Anonymous Every Saturday 12:00 - 2:30 p.m. This open Al-Anon group meets at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center every Friday at 7:00 pm. Contact 918.743.2754 for more information. SIA strives to empower those who have survived childhood sexual abuse (who are not abusing any child), who want to become survivors and thrivers. For more information, visit siawso.org Tulsa Indigenous \ \ \ 11;1 ~ ~ --- & First Nation Support Group LGBTQ Veterans Intimate Partner Violence & Sexual Assault Survivor Support Indian or Indian at Heart 4/24/26, 4:27 PM �You are a Dancing Queen 22 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/You-are-a-Dancing-Queen.html?s... Support and Entertainment 1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month Group 1st Wednesday of each month 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Tulsa Indigenous &First Nation Support Group 1st & 3rd Thursday of each month This support and educational group is for individuals who have survived domestic violence and are ready to explore their personal healing process and find hope and to discuss their experiences, share ideas, and provide emotional support for one another. For more information contact Jim Scholl at 918.631.2722. Dissertation Study - Sexual Behaviors in MSM This research study seeks to investigate if one's HIV-status and respective adherence/ non- adherence to preexposure prophylaxes (PrEP) or antiretroviral therapy (ART) is linked to a reduction in consistent condom use, and increased risky sexual behaviors, among men who have sex with men (MSM). It also seeks to determine what stage of change MSM are likely to be in by using the transtheoretical model of change. With such information, one of the goals is to see if there might be points when mental health professionals and/or primary care providers could intervene to reduce HIV and sexually transmitted infection transmission rates. SURVEY •-• • Please direct questions to Eric Teeters ( ejteeters@gmail.com ), or Dr. Elana Maurin ( emaurin@argosy.edu ). Take the survey now 4/24/26, 4:27 PM �You are a Dancing Queen 23 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/You-are-a-Dancing-Queen.html?s... Community Partners health outreach prevention education, Inc. EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and community. Workforce Oklahoma Access Point Open every day Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-by-step instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Friday 4 - 8 pm June 15 & 22 only *After these dates there will be no testing on Fridays Saturday 4 - 7 pm Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. OkEq Staff Toby Jenkins CEO / Executive Director Olivia Cotter Office Manager Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org Olivia.Cotter@OkEq.org 4/24/26, 4:27 PM �You are a Dancing Queen 24 of 25 Sharon Queen Service Coordinator Veterans, Transgender and Indigenous People https://myemail.constantcontact.com/You-are-a-Dancing-Queen.html?s... Jose Vega Program Director Jose.Vega@OkEq.org Alex Wade Volunteer & Pride Store Coordinator Alex.Wade@OkEq.org Sharon.Queen@OkEq.org Luke Welvaert Facilities Coordinator Luke.Welvaert@OkEq.org Tracy Allen Special Projects Tracy.Allen@OkEq.org Denise Polonchak Janitorial Services OkEq Board and Trustees Board of Advisors Laura Arrowsmith, D.O. Peter Brennan Alyssa Bryant, Esq. Jamie Catlett Michael Farr Joann Frizell Andrew Gordon Amanda Lowe Jim Scholl Mikeal Vaughn William Vaughn Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt David Nelson 4/24/26, 4:27 PM �You are a Dancing Queen 25 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/You-are-a-Dancing-Queen.html?s... Kris Wilmes Executive Committee Stuart Ashworth, Esq., President Sharon Bishop-Baldwin, Vice President Jan Baldwin, Secretary Paul Allen, Treasurer Robin VanMeter, At Large Board of Directors Christopher Brecht-Smith, Esq. Rev. Geoffrey Brewster Sheena Grewal Darci Hazelwood, D.O. Marcia Keesee Ben Matthews Mike Redman, Esq. Chris Shoaf Al Triggs John Williams Visit our website J I View our events Contact us today Oklahomans for Equality Hours: Mon - Sat Noon-9 p.m. | Sun Noon-6 p.m. 621 East Fourth Street, Tulsa, OK 74120 o• 4/24/26, 4:27 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/fe33aadda2d040fa8ebaefdcc5f93056.pdf 407a408d7b3477b9993511eb9fbbca95 PDF Text Text Immigrant Children Book Drive through July 3rd 1 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Immigrant-Children-Book-Drive-t... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews June 28th, 2018 MISSION: Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Donate Now! Visit our website 4/24/26, 4:27 PM �Immigrant Children Book Drive through July 3rd 2 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Immigrant-Children-Book-Drive-t... Amazon Smile Shop Now! Get your house in order and help us get our house in order, too! Go to smile.amazon.com for your shopping needs, and Amazon will donate a portion to Oklahomans for Equality! Family Reunification! NOT Deportation! Saturday June 30, 10:00 a.m. David L. Moss Criminal Justice Center 300 N. Denver Ave., Tulsa, OK 74103 Join us, outside the David L. Moss Detention Center Saturday June 30th to take part in a National day of action and rally against the separation of families. Learn more about how the separation of families is not only happening at the border but also right here in Tulsa. Please follow this event page for more updates on the rally, speakers and sign ideas! Save the date for Saturday, June 30th at 10 AM! See you there, keep on keeping on! TahlEquality Saturday June 30, 4:00 p.m. Norris Park 400 N. Muskogee Ave., Tahlequah, OK 74464 5TH ANNUAL COMMUNfTY PRIDE CB.EBRATION TahlEquality is proud to announce our 5th Annual LGBTQ Pride Celebration!! Please read this invite carefully, even the fine print at the bottom!! Our pride has a lot of things going on this year and I don’t want any of you to miss a thing. At 4pm, we will meet at the corner of Choctaw and Muskogee for our traditional march with the big flag. The march will end in Norris Park where the party will begin. The outdoor 4/24/26, 4:27 PM �Immigrant Children Book Drive through July 3rd 3 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Immigrant-Children-Book-Drive-t... activities will end at 8pm, and we’ll pick back up inside of Ned’s (also right next to Norris Park) at 9pm. Our outdoor activities will include a live DJ, family-friendly drag theater, games, venders, food, speeches, open mic live music, volleyball, bouncy castles, face painting, chalk art, dancing, and a park full of beautiful families to co-mingle with. It is important to us to keep these events affordable for all families! As always, feel welcome to bring in your own picnic supplies, ice chests, chairs, tents and set up shop for some sunshine (hopefully) and watch a park full of outcasts and their allies show the town of Tahlequah what diversity looks like. There will be an intermission between 8pm – 9pm to transition into the adult show inside of Ned’s. Doc Fell & Co., and Franke Lee are both back to kick start our indoor after hours. Following the live music will be our much anticipated adult drag show hosted by none other than Tahlequah’s favorite Drag Queen, Miss Josie Lee Turrell. We’ll also be bringing back other favorites like Mercy Monroe, Ty West, Sasha Turrell, and even some performers that’ll be new to our stages. This is just a piece of the lineup this year. As the young kids say, “We’re going to get “turnt” this year!!” VERY IMPORTANT: Also included in this year’s pride events is a very special video installation called ‘Political Gestures’ created by a couple of incredibly talented artists, Nick Vaughn and Jake Margolin. This program features Josie Lee Turelle, Mercy Monroe, myself, and a few other drag performers that’ll be joining us on stage this year. This piece has speeches from the Gay & Lesbian March on DC in 1979 and it is some of the most amazing visionary poetry I’ve ever seen! This show will be running throughout the pride celebrations inside of the NSU Art Gallery (directly across the street from Ned’s) from Friday, June 29th until Sunday, July 1st. Opening and closing times will be announced. I will post the trailer below along with some of these artist’s reviews and previous works. I want you to get excited about this piece and PLEASE MAKE TIME TO SWING OVER AND VIEW IT! My wife and I will be there when it opens that Friday and we would love a chance to share this experience with you and have some meet and greet time with you before the chaos starts on Saturday. On July 1st we'll meet at Riverbend Floats at 10am to relax on the river and end 2018's pride season with our Pride in the Wild float trip. Stay posted for separate event page for Pride in the Wild Float trip AND Political Gestures Gallery Event at NSU Art Gallery June 30th. Immigrant Children Book Drive Donations due by Tuesday July 3 Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Wishing you could help the immigrant children being detained at the nation's borders but don't know what to do? Send them some books! Oklahomans for Equality is now 4/24/26, 4:27 PM �Immigrant Children Book Drive through July 3rd 4 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Immigrant-Children-Book-Drive-t... collecting new and gently used children's and young adult books to send to the detention centers. Spanish-language books would be especially appreciated. Please drop off your book donations at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center, 621 E. Fourth St., between noon and 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday or between noon and 6 p.m. on Sunday no later than Tuesday, July 3. We will package and ship the books to the children. Thanks for helping us help them! Congratulations, Tulsa Threat! The Tulsa Threat Women's Tackle Football team has been selected to play in the Founders Bowl on July 20, and 10 of the team’s players have been selected to play in the All Star game on July 21! This will all be a part of Championship Weekend in Houston, and the team is working on fundraising. Join the Tulsa Threat on Saturday, July 14, at YBR, 2630 E. 15th St . in Tulsa for a fundraiser, and pick up your souvenir cups and T-shirts. We’re super proud of these ladies! Show your support with a donation. 2018 OkEq Board Elections The annual meeting of Oklahomans for Equality is set for 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 6, at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Presently, eight seats on the Board of Directors are up for election. Nominations to the Board of Directors are made in one of two ways: 1. Recommended by the Board Development and Governance Committee (Applications are due to OkEq by July 5) OR oklahomans for equality 2. By petition of at least 15 current OkEq members (Petitions due to the board secretary by Aug. 24) The Board Development and Governance Committee is now accepting applications from OkEq members who are interested in serving the OkEq community as a director. All 4/24/26, 4:27 PM �Immigrant Children Book Drive through July 3rd 5 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Immigrant-Children-Book-Drive-t... applicants will be reviewed by the Board Development and Governance Committee. Please send an email to olivia.cotter@okeq.org for an application. ----- Requirements and expectations of a director: 1. Be a current OkEq member with membership fees current 2. Attend board meetings on the third Thursday of each month 3. Contribute talent, time and energy toward supporting the mission of OkEq 4. Perform additional assignments as required (Assignments are usually made pursuant to the particular knowledge, skills and abilities of a director) 5. Serve a two-year term Thank you from the Green Country Bears A big thank you from the Green Country Bears to everyone who donated teddy bears for the Teddy Bear Brigade. What a huge success it was! The bears were donated to the Tulsa Police Department and Family Safety Center. These teddy bears will bring joy to many children here in Tulsa. Thank you! www.fostercare-ok.org 17 ~ Saint Francis Community Services• Give hope. Change a life. Become a foster parent. 4/24/26, 4:27 PM �Immigrant Children Book Drive through July 3rd 6 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Immigrant-Children-Book-Drive-t... Hearts Beat Loud Opens Friday, June 29 Circle Cinema 10 S. Lewis Ave., Tulsa, OK 74104 Widower and aging Brooklyn hipster Frank (Nick Offerman) starts a band with his teenage daughter Sam (Kiersey Clemons) just before she leaves home to attend college in California. When a song of theirs finds success online, it complicates Frank’s attempts to let go of his dreams of stardom and allow his daughter to find her own path in life. Featuring Blythe Danner, Sasha Lane, Ted Danson, and Toni Collette. Watch the trailer LGBT Women's Network July Happy Hour Monday, July 2, 5:00 p.m. The Wild Fork 1820 Utica Sq, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74114 This month our sponsor is Gayelynn Head with McGraw Realtors! Come mix and mingle with ladies you might not meet otherwise, make new business connections, and grow your personal network. We'll have light appetizers and don't forget to bring business cards to be entered into a drawing for a gift from Dick's and Gayelynn! Gay Men's Dinner Group July Events * CHICAGO STYLE Tuesday, July 3, 6:30 p.m. Marley's Chicago Pizza 6104 E. 71st St.,Tulsa, OK 74136 MAl!LEY'S -:--~ ~- P/ZZER\\\ L------ _ _____, Saturday, July 7, 2:00 - 11:00 p.m. 4/24/26, 4:27 PM �Immigrant Children Book Drive through July 3rd 7 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Immigrant-Children-Book-Drive-t... Pool Party Richard Haley Residence I will grill hot dogs about 5:00. Bring your own drinks and maybe lawn chair. No Glass Containers please. RSVP for both events to Richard Haley at GuysDineToo@gmail.com First Thursday Art Opening Thursday, July 5, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 The July Oklahomans for Equality showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature an exhibit of the combined works by Mark Henry and Jason Reed, beginning with a reception on Thursday, July 5, from 6 to 9 p.m. and continuing throughout the month. A door prize drawn of the artist’s work will be drawn. Mark Henry is a budding artist who works in mixed media and acrylics. He started painting on a whim at the Tulsa Art Center in March 2017 under the masterful instructor Marie Sullivan. His lifetime collector of original art inspires his creativity. His works in this show represent an exploration of art, color and light. Mark is a native Tulsan and lives here with his partner, Korben Rodriguez, and their two dogs. Jason Reed is the owner of a construction company. His method of escape in meditation became less effective as the onerous duties of owning a business overwhelmed him. In March of 2017, he woke up one morning and said, "I wonder if I can paint?" His research led him to the Tulsa Art Center. He persuaded his "best good buddy," Mark, into signing up for art lessons. “Marie Sullivan put the brush in our hand and said, ‘You can do this.’ ” Neither of them had painted before, but they soon figured out that art is both relaxing and healing. Of course, some innate talent helped. Jason’s style ranges from abstract to portraits and everything in between. He states: “I paint in every style because I have not found one subject or style I love more than the other. Today I paint every morning as a way to meditate. Art stops my mind and allows me to focus on only the colors and brush strokes. I don’t think I am the best artist; however, I feel that I improve with every painting.” The show continues throughout the month. www.okeq.org www.tulsacampfire.org/camp *I Al\ Camp Fire CAMP WITH PRIDE! Camo Fire Green Countrv It Al Camp Fire 4/24/26, 4:27 PM �Immigrant Children Book Drive through July 3rd 8 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Immigrant-Children-Book-Drive-t... ,- - I Presents Oklahoma's First LGBTQ+ Summer Camp &!Ii~ Camp Fire's 2018 LGBTQ+ Summer Camp creates a welcoming and safe environment for youth to experience outdoor activities, create friendships, and learn new life skills! Camp Fire Green Country will hold space for individuals who have found overnight trips and outdoor activities inaccessible due to their gender identities or sexual orientations. This camp is for youth of all genders, gender expressions, sexual and romantic orientations, and to the allies who support them . July 5th, 61\ and 7th Ages 8-18 Camp Waluhili on Lake Fort Gibson Open to all LGBTQ+ Youth and Allies Cost is $195 per youth Scholarships Available! Activities include : Rappell ing, kayaking, archery, crafts, sling shots, outdoor games, swimming, fire building and MUCH MOREii! w open at www.TulsaCampFire.org/CAMP For more information please contact us at 918.592.2267 or visit us online at www.TulsaCampFire.Org Photographs From the Gay Rodeo By Blake Little Open July 7 - November 25, 2018 Gilcrease Museum 1400 N. Gilcrease Museum Rd., Tulsa, OK 74127 Experience the grit, determination and community of the national gay rodeo circuit in classic blackand-white photographs in Gilcrease Museum’s new exhibition, Blake Little: Photographs from the Gay 4/24/26, 4:27 PM �Immigrant Children Book Drive through July 3rd 9 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Immigrant-Children-Book-Drive-t... Rodeo, on view July 7 – November 25, 2018. Since its founding in 1949, Gilcrease has led the way for artwork showcasing the American West, including depictions of the iconic cowboy. Photographer Blake Little provides an expansive redefinition of what a cowboy can be in his images capturing scenes of camaraderie, identity and sport in one of America’s most time-honored traditions. The 41 black and white photographs taken by Blake Little between 1988 and 1992 in Photographs from the Gay Rodeo document the gay rodeo circuit and the lives of many of its participants in those years. The collected body of work not only serves as a stunning example of black and white portraiture and of rodeo photography, it also explores the diverse and complex natures of individual and community identity in the West. “Blake Little’s photographs demonstrate that cowboy traditions in the United States include diverse individuals and communities, broadening notions of identity in the American West,” said Laura Fry, senior curator and curator of art at Gilcrease Museum. “These photos show many LGBT men and women from rural areas, and the gay rodeo circuit provided a place where they could celebrate their full identities. The International Gay Rodeo Association is still going strong today and includes annual events in Oklahoma.” LGBTQ Young Adults at Shuffles Friday, July 13, 6:30 p.m. Shuffles: Board Game Cafe 207 E. Archer St., Tulsa, OK 74103 Join the OKEQ Young Adults Prism Group, which will be meeting at Tulsa Shuffles, a games and coffee shop! Search for Jose, our Program Director. He will be sporting a beautiful purple polo shirt! Please text Jose at 918-813-8993 with any questions! EBA Mixer Wednesday, July 18, 6:00 p.m. Hosted by American Cancer Society 4110 S. 100th E. Ave., Tulsa, OK 74146 At the American Cancer Society, we're on a mission to free the world from cancer. Until we do, we'll be funding and conducting research, sharing expert information, supporting patients, and spreading the word about prevention. All so you can live longer — and better. I American ~•., Cancer f Society0 • Visit the American Cancer Society Website 4/24/26, 4:27 PM �Immigrant Children Book Drive through July 3rd 10 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Immigrant-Children-Book-Drive-t... The Equality Business Alliance networking mixers are terrific venues for you to meet prospective clients. Mixers are open to non-members as well as EBA members. Be sure to bring business cards, business information, brochures, etc. Hosting a networking mixer is a great way to showcase your business. You may host at your establishment or use the Equality Center. If you would like to host a mixer: Please send an email to jose.vega@okeq.org - - - - - for more information. E UALITY Business Alliance S.A.G.E. Summer Pool Parties Tuesday Jul. 24, Aug. 21, Sep. 18, 10:00 a.m. 1938 E. 55th Pl., Tulsa, OK 74105 SAGE Tulsa will have its next pool party on Tuesday, July 24. Members can meet at the Equality Center and carpool to the pool party. Lunch at the pool party will be burgers and hot dogs. Participants are encouraged to bring side dishes, desserts, and drinks. The pool has a shallow end and also has railing with steps to ease getting into the pool. If you plan to attend, please RSVP to olivia.cotter@okeq.org - - - - or (918) 743-4297. The pool party will be held at 1938 E. 55th Place in Tulsa. Maps are available at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. The mission of SAGE Tulsa is to address issues related to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender aging. In partnership with its constituents and allies, SAGE Tulsa works to achieve a high quality of life for LGBT older adults; supports and advocates for their rights; fosters a greater understanding of aging in all communities; and promotes positive images of LGBT life in later years. SAGE Tulsa meets every Tuesday at 10 a.m. at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Follow SAGE on Facebook for all the latest updates and events. 4/24/26, 4:27 PM �Immigrant Children Book Drive through July 3rd 11 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Immigrant-Children-Book-Drive-t... Bartlesville Pride Family Picnic Saturday, July 28, 3:00 p.m. Johnstone Park in Bartlesville 200 N. Cherokee Bartlesville, OK 74003 Pre;entedBy: y OkEq-Bartlesville, together with our friends at Phillips 66 and ConocoPhillips will be hosting our first annual Bartlesville Pride Family Picnic! ConocoPhillips Join us at Johnstone Park on July 28th from 3PM to 8PM for a picnic in the park for food, games, and family fun! All ages are welcome and encouraged to attend. We will have yard games and toys set up for family members of all ages. There is no cost to attend the event. Please bring chairs and blankets for sitting. Provided seating will be limited. Attendees may bring ice chests with personal food and beverages. Pets are welcome, but please have them on leashes. Grannies Sunday, July 29, 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. seating Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Grannies is an all star satire event celebrating folk and inspirational music with live performances and drag personalities. Irreverent but never sacrilegious and always uplifting humor. Grannies remembers those days of going to Church, gospel music and church pot lucks. A 10:30 am seating and 12:30 pm seating with brunch included and live entertainment. Tickets available beginning at $25.00. Reserved table for 8 seats for $200.00. Mimosas and cash bar available. Purchase tickets now Back To School Carnival Sunday, August 5, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 4/24/26, 4:27 PM �Immigrant Children Book Drive through July 3rd 12 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Immigrant-Children-Book-Drive-t... 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Join us for the Family Ties Back to School Carnival. Refreshments and snacks Free School Supplies Bring your swim suit and towels and flip flops Big obstacle course and water slides and bouncy houses on the parking lot. Face painting, arts and crafts and Uncle Toby story telling. Personality Assessment in an Underserved Population We need your help! The transgender community is traditionally underserved when it comes to mental health: both in understanding and treatment. Additionally, the field of psychology knows relatively little about the psychological characteristics and needs of the transgender community. Therefore, we call on you to participate in a new research study examining what major psychological measures tell us about transgender individuals! If you are 18-years-old or older; identify as transgender, either male-to-female or female-to-male; at any point or any level of transition; and can read and understand English, you are eligible to participate. The study will involve filling out questionnaires on a computer or paper and pencil and will take approximately two hours of your time. Upon completion of the study, you will receive a $15 QuikTrip gift card before you leave the session. Data from this study will be confidential and securely stored. Your help is much needed and the information will be used to inform test interpretation and may go on to influence psychological treatment directions for future transgender individuals. The study sessions will occur at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center in Tulsa every Wednesday at 4:00pm – 9:00pm. Sessions will start on May 23 rd , 2018 and run through June 30 th , 2019 at the latest. For more information, to ask questions, or to reserve a spot in a specific session, please contact the student researcher in charge of the study, William Bryant at william-bryant@utulsa.edu or (330) 322-2442. You're not alone YOU'RE NOT Support group for partners with HIV/ AIDS Do you have a partner who was recently diagnosed with HIV/AIDS? Have you found a community to process this life change with? Are you looking for support? As every airplane attendant says, “Put on your own oxygen mask before assisting others.” ALONE Having a partner with a life-threatening illness can take a toll on your well being. This group may help you to recognize and change your reactions to the new challenges that having a partner with HIV/AIDS might pose. We will meet weekly for 6 weeks to cover information on 4/24/26, 4:27 PM �Immigrant Children Book Drive through July 3rd 13 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Immigrant-Children-Book-Drive-t... HIV/AIDS, process difficulties you may be having with your partner, learn new ways to cope with this change, foster healthier communication, prepare for the future, and better manage stress. If interested please email jose.vega@okeq.org - - - - to join the group. You are not alone. Tulsa Project Theatre Season 2017-2018 Tulsa Performing Arts Center - Charles E. Norman Theatre 110 E 2nd St, Tulsa, OK 74103 Tulsa Project Theatre, the city's only theatre company operating under an Actors Equity Association (AEA) contract, will close its seventh season in the Liddy Doenges Theatre with another Oklahoma Premiere of the rock opera "Lizzie," set to run July 13-22, 2018. .. tulsaprojec heatre On a sweltering summer morning in 1892 in a small new England city, a prominent business man and his wife were brutally axed to death in their home. Their youngest daughter, Lizzie Borden, was the prime suspect, and her trial was a coast-to-coast media sensation. "Lizzie" features four women fronting a six-piece rock band. "Lizzie" is sex, rage, betrayal, blood, murder, and American mythology set to a scorching rock score. Visit www.tulsaprojecttheatre.com for more information There’s an exciting new event coming up to benefit Tulsa CARES! Local Brews will feature local microbreweries, live music, and a prize drawing, with 100 percent of the event’s proceeds benefiting Tulsa CARES. Local Brews is July 26 from 8 to 10 p.m. at Fuel 66, with a VIP event at 7 p.m. Tulsa CARES offers vital support to those in our community living with HIV/AIDS, by providing medical case management, nutrition, mental health, and housing assistance. Tickets cost $55 and will include generous pours from local breweries, live music, and a commemorative tasting glass. VIP tickets cost $100 and include an additional hour of live music, 2 cocktail tickets, and a VIP shade tent. For more information or to purchase tickets, go online to tulsacares.org/localbrews . Please join us! 4/24/26, 4:27 PM �Immigrant Children Book Drive through July 3rd 14 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Immigrant-Children-Book-Drive-t... Provider Bias Survey Sara Griffey is a clinical counseling intern with Bellevue University. She facilitates OkEq's Coming Out Workshop and the Challenging Beliefs in Non-Traditional Relationships group. AVOID BIAS NEXT EXIT~ 4/24/26, 4:27 PM �Immigrant Children Book Drive through July 3rd 15 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Immigrant-Children-Book-Drive-t... This survey has been crafted to better understand provider bias in the LGBTQ+ and nontraditional relationship communities. The information will be used to provide information about ways to better train and educate providers. All responses are confidential. To take the survey, please go here: https://goo.gl/forms/3BA47O4PtSt6bkz72 Enid Pride 2018 Saturday, September 22, 12:00 p.m. Government Springs Park 600 E. Owen K Garriott Rd., Enid, OK 73701 IIICI., PRl.,I !018 tATURDAY 1DITIMl!IR !!IIID 1!PM-5PM COYl!IRIIIM!IIIT 1PIRIJIIC:1 PAIRIC !IIIID, OIC MU!K, YIND0111, ,0011 & nnu We hope you will join us for Enid Pride r&Mll \' Jlllrlllll\' on September 22, 2018 from 12-5pm at uo,nDBY: 11:E:nidLGIIT ~ CoaUtion Government Springs Park. Our theme this year is Roaring Pride! As always, Enid Pride is a free, family-friendly event. Please invite friends and family. Vendor, sponsorship, and volunteer forms are available to download on our website https://enidlgbtcoalition.org/enid-pride/ . Joe & Nancy McDonald Rainbow Library " Stonewall " By: Martin Duberman STONEWALL •1• 1. f On June 28, 1969, the Stonewall, a gay bar in New York's Greenwich Village, was raided. But instead of the routine compliance expected by the police, patrons and a growing crowd decided to fight back. The five days of rioting that ensued changed forever the face of gay and lesbian life. Renowned historian and activist Martin Duberman now tells for the first time the full story of what happened at Stonewall. With riveting narrative skill, he recreates those heady, sweltering nights in vivid detail through the lives of six people who 4/24/26, 4:27 PM �Immigrant Children Book Drive through July 3rd 16 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Immigrant-Children-Book-Drive-t... were drawn into the struggle for gay and lesbian rights. Their stories combine into an unforgettable portrait of the repression that led up to the riots, which magnificently culminates when they triumphantly participate in the first Gay Rights March of 1970. Stonewall is a rare work that evokes with a human touch an event in history that still profoundly affects life today. Find this selection and more by visiting the Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library. Equality Center Pride Store Bowl everyone over with these striking bowling pins. Be sure to "Like" the OkEq Pride Store Facebook page to keep up with the new items and new sale items Counseling Services Dr. Kurt Choate Saturdays Stephanie Miller Stephanie is a counseling Alyssa Pasquini is a mental health 4/24/26, 4:27 PM �Immigrant Children Book Drive through July 3rd 17 of 25 By appointment Individual, youth, adolescent and couples counseling is available on a Sliding fee scale based on income. Appointments are required Contact Dr. Kurt Choate, LPC at 918.449.6574 choatek@nsuok.edu https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Immigrant-Children-Book-Drive-t... intern at Northeastern State University. She is passionate about working with diverse families and clients, now expanding to the LGBTQ+ community and allies. Stephanie has experience with families, children and adolescents. She believes in helping the client identify and achieve their goals through a holistic approach. Contact Stephanie at tatom@nsuok.edu to make an appointment. All sessions are free and will be held at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center between 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays or 12:30 and 4:30 p.m. on Saturdays. Amanda Rogers is a mental health counseling intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She welcomes the opportunity to work with persons with concerns related to gender identity, sexual or affectional orientation, relationship issues, mood/ anxiety concerns and trauma. She is passionate Temple Hull is a mental health counseling intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She has experience counseling transgender, bisexual, lesbian, gay and asexual persons, and looks forward to working with all individuals represented in the bright colors of the rainbow counseling intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She is passionate about assisting clients who are a part of the LGBTQQIA+ community who experience a range of concerns including issues surrounding gender identity, sexual/affectional orientation, and mood or anxiety concerns. Appointments with Alyssa can be made by calling the OSU Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 594-8568 . Merrill Reiter, M.S ., is in the Counseling Psychology Doctoral Program at Oklahoma State University. She is a mental health counselor at OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. Merrill is passionate about social justice, advocacy and counseling. She enjoys working with people of all identities and strives to make her sessions a safe 4/24/26, 4:27 PM �Immigrant Children Book Drive through July 3rd 18 of 25 about social justice and working with the LGBTQQIA+ community. Appointments can be scheduled with Amanda by calling the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at 918-594-8568 . Kathy Kavanaugh is a doctoral counseling psychology intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She is dedicated to working with clients of all identities (including all sexual and affectional orientations, gender identities, races, ethnicities, and ages) from a multicultural perspective. Kathy works with clients to address concerns regarding anxiety, mood, sexual and gender identity development, and overall personal enrichment. To schedule an appointment with Kathy, please contact https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Immigrant-Children-Book-Drive-t... flag. Appointments with Temple can be made by calling the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at 918-594-8568 . Mark Taracuk, MSEd, NCC is a doctoral student in counseling psychology at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. He received his master's degree in counseling from Indiana University and is a National Certified Counselor. Mark has past experience working with members of the LGBTQ+ community on a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, spiritual concerns, trauma, intimate partner violence, and concerns related to place for all clients. She has experience working with LGBTQ+ people and welcomes the opportunity to work with persons with concerns related to sexual or affectional orientation, gender identity, mood/ anxiety, depression, selfinjury, death/grief, and those experiencing major changes or transitions in life. Appointments with Merrill can be made by calling the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 594-8568 Jennie Martin is a Licensed Professional Counselor - Candidate and Counseling Psychology Doctoral Intern at the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. She enjoys working with LGBTQQIA+ community members on a wide variety of topics including relationship/family concerns, body image, community advocacy, religiosity/spirituality concerns, trauma, and more. She has experience with family and couples counseling and is passionate about advocating for social justice. Appointments can 4/24/26, 4:27 PM �Immigrant Children Book Drive through July 3rd 19 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Immigrant-Children-Book-Drive-t... the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 594-8568. gender identity. Appointments with Mark can be made by calling the OSU Tulsa Counseling Center at (918) 594-8568. be scheduled with Jennie by calling the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center at 918-594-8568 . Regularly Scheduled Programming May OkEq Art Exhibition OkEq Board Meeting Monthly Meeting 7:00 p.m. Thursday, July 19 Dennis R. Neill Equality Center All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members Family Ties Family Ties is an official program of Oklahomans for Equality and is a support network for LGBTQ parents and families in Oklahoma. For more information about Family Ties, email jose.vega@okeq.org ----- . • LEGAL AID thi SERVICES OF = OKLAHOMA, INC. The June Oklahomans for Equality showcase and exhibit of local artists features the MOREcolor exhibit. The show continues throughout the month www.okeq.org Challenging Beliefs in Nontraditional Relationships 1st & 3rd Monday of each month 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. This therapeutic discussion group provides a haven for individuals who engage in nontraditional relationship structures, with a focus on internal and social stigmas, personal belief systems, and the struggles surrounding this Live Free! Coming Out Workshop 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 6:30-7:30 p.m. Are you planning to come out? Maybe you have just recently come out? Join us for a coming out discussion group meeting in the History Project Room. It's free! This 4/24/26, 4:27 PM �Immigrant Children Book Drive through July 3rd 20 of 25 Lawyer in the Library June 20 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Lawyer in the Library is an opportunity to meet with a lawyer about topics such as family law (divorce, paternity, custody and child support), landlord/ tenant disputes, estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment is necessary. https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Immigrant-Children-Book-Drive-t... population. This group is open to individuals who take part in ethically nonmonogamous relationships (polyamory, swinging) and kink relationships. The Oklahoma Poly Network is a proud supporter of this group. Non-Binary Support Group 3rd Tuesday of each month 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Free Yoga Class at OkEq Mondays 5:45 - 6:45 p.m. Enjoy a free class! These 60-minute, free Community Yoga classes are open to everyone of all levels. Each class is mindfully crafted to prepare the body for a peak pose in the arm balance, inversion, backbend or twist family. This class will connect the mind, body, and spirit through movement and breath. A new support group for folks who identify with non-binary genders, including but not limited to, genderqueer, genderfluid, agender, bigender, neutrois, genderflux, and more. This group will be a safe space to discuss our identities, receive support, and build a strong nonbinary community in Tulsa. For information contact Vic Wiener at vfwiener@gmail.com sos SECULAR ORGANIZATIONS FOR SOBRIETY SOS Group course is designed for individuals coming to terms with their sexuality with presentations on how to come out to family, friends, and co-workers. Question and answer session in a supportive and informed environment. Please contact ComingOut@OkEq.org or call 918-743-4297 Southern Pride Drum Group Every Thursday 7:30 p.m. The Southern Pride Drum Group is the only such group of its kind in the world, being the only drum group composed of mainly 2 spirit (GLBT Native) members and their families. They have traveled across the U.S. and Canada singing for powwows, gatherings and Pride events for more than 10 years, with more than 100 years of combined experience singing at the drum. They seek to teach drumming and singing and drum etiquette at the Equality Center in Tulsa and to add to their tightknit drum family. Mondays 7:00 pm 4/24/26, 4:27 PM �Immigrant Children Book Drive through July 3rd 21 of 25 Asexual Meeting 2nd & 4th Tuesday of every month 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. It's the A in LGBTQA. Come join us for an affirming, open discussion at this peer-led group for individuals 18 and over who identify as asexual or are interested in discussing asexual issues. This a place for asexuals to form community. Be a part of the first Tulsa asexual group. sage Advocacy& Services for LGBTElders We refuse to be invisible SAGE Tulsa Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Immigrant-Children-Book-Drive-t... This open Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) Recovery and Sobriety Group meets every Monday at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information, visit www.SOSTulsa.org Brought to You Bi the Letter B 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. No Shade for Plus Every Thursday 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. A new support group to bring together people who have found they are HIV positive and those who have been living with HIV for many years. The group will provide support, Education, Social activities and so much more. The group will be here at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center to provide a safe place to discuss issues and meet other people who are navigating their lives being PLUS. Gender Support Program Tulsa Writers, Ink. Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. 1st & 3rd Saturday of each month 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Bisexual support group at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Tell all your friends. The group is open to all bi/pan/queer/ fluid+ folks and their allies. Facilitators Daniel & Haley Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. A social organization for mature minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21 and over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 4/24/26, 4:27 PM �Immigrant Children Book Drive through July 3rd 22 of 25 (First time interview required before attending) Email sharon.queen@okeq.org The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Immigrant-Children-Book-Drive-t... An LGBT inclusive group of writers providing support and resources to authors and writers regardless of where they are in their writing career. Lambda AlAnon Group Every Friday 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Game Night Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno Survivors of Incest Anonymous This open Al-Anon group meets at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center every Friday at 7:00 pm. Contact 918.743.2754 for more information. Every Saturday 12:00 - 2:30 p.m. SIA strives to empower those who have survived childhood sexual abuse (who are not abusing any child), who want to become survivors and thrivers. For more information, visit siawso.org Intimate Partner Violence & Sexual Assault Survivor Support Group 1st Wednesday of each month 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. This support and educational group is for individuals who have survived domestic violence and are ready to 4/24/26, 4:27 PM �Immigrant Children Book Drive through July 3rd 23 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Immigrant-Children-Book-Drive-t... explore their personal healing process and find hope and to discuss their experiences, share ideas, and provide emotional support for one another. For more information contact Jim Scholl at 918.631.2722. Dissertation Study - Sexual Behaviors in MSM This research study seeks to investigate if one's HIV-status and respective adherence/ non- adherence to preexposure prophylaxes (PrEP) or antiretroviral therapy (ART) is linked to a reduction in consistent condom use, and increased risky sexual behaviors, among men who have sex with men (MSM). It also seeks to determine what stage of change MSM are likely to be in by using the transtheoretical model of change. With such information, one of the goals is to see if there might be points when mental health professionals and/or primary care providers could intervene to reduce HIV and sexually transmitted infection transmission rates. SURVEY •- ·•- Please direct questions to Eric Teeters ( ejteeters@gmail.com ), or Dr. Elana Maurin ( emaurin@argosy.edu ). Take the survey now Community Partners health outreach prevention education, inc. EBA Directory H.O.P.E. HIV Testing 4/24/26, 4:27 PM �Immigrant Children Book Drive through July 3rd 24 of 25 The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and community. https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Immigrant-Children-Book-Drive-t... Workforce Oklahoma Access Point Open every day Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at the Equality Center that includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as step-by-step instructions on how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. Schedule Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 7 pm Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. OkEq Staff Toby Jenkins CEO / Executive Director Jose Vega Program Director Olivia Cotter Office Manager Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org Jose.Vega@OkEq.org Olivia.Cotter@OkEq.org Alex Wade Volunteer & Pride Store Coordinator Luke Welvaert Facilities Coordinator Tracy Allen Special Projects Tracy.Allen@OkEq.org Luke.Welvaert@OkEq.org Alex.Wade@OkEq.org 4/24/26, 4:27 PM �Immigrant Children Book Drive through July 3rd 25 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Immigrant-Children-Book-Drive-t... Denise Polonchak Janitorial Services OkEq Board and Trustees Executive Committee Stuart Ashworth, Esq., President Sharon Bishop-Baldwin, Vice President Jan Baldwin, Secretary Paul Allen, Treasurer Robin VanMeter, At Large Board of Advisors Laura Arrowsmith, D.O. Peter Brennan Alyssa Bryant, Esq. Jamie Catlett Michael Farr Joann Frizell Andrew Gordon Amanda Lowe Jim Scholl Mikeal Vaughn William Vaughn Board of Directors Christopher Brecht-Smith, Esq. Rev. Geoffrey Brewster Sheena Grewal Darci Hazelwood, D.O. Marcia Keesee Ben Matthews Mike Redman, Esq. Chris Shoaf Al Triggs John Williams Visit our website Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt David Nelson Kris Wilmes View our events Contact us today Oklahomans for Equality Hours: Mon - Sat Noon-9 p.m. | Sun Noon-6 p.m. 621 East Fourth Street, Tulsa, OK 74120 o• 4/24/26, 4:27 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/dcf46d25d824826081ce1209bdfd47d5.pdf 1a0404f97f254968ac9d725583a6134c PDF Text Text Happy Fourth of July! 1 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Fourth-of-July-.html?soid... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews July 3rd, 2018 MISSION: Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Donate Now! Visit our website 4/24/26, 4:28 PM �Happy Fourth of July! 2 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Fourth-of-July-.html?soid... Amazon Smile Shop Now! Get your house in order and help us get our house in order, too! Go to smile.amazon.com for your shopping needs, and Amazon will donate a portion to Oklahomans for Equality! Samantha Young Sponsors the Day Tuesday, July 3 Celebrating the birthday of my dad, David Young. Happy Birthday, David! If you would like to sponsor the center to honor your special day, click here • Birthdays - yours, your spouse's, your children's, your parents', your friends', even your dog's • Anniversaries - wedding, sobriety, adoption, court date • To honor a loved one's memory • Special events • Mother's Day, Father's Day, any holiday • Just because Gay Men's Dinner Group July Events Tuesday, July 3, 6:30 p.m. Marley's Chicago Pizza 6104 E. 71st St.,Tulsa, OK 74136 Saturday, July 7, 2:00 - 11:00 p.m. Pool Party Richard Haley Residence I will grill hot dogs about 5:00. Bring your own drinks and maybe lawn chair. No Glass Containers please. 4/24/26, 4:28 PM �Happy Fourth of July! 3 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Fourth-of-July-.html?soid... RSVP for both events to Richard Haley at GuysDineToo@gmail.com 2018 OkEq Board Elections The annual meeting of Oklahomans for Equality is set for 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 6, at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Presently, eight seats on the Board of Directors are up for election. Nominations to the Board of Directors are made in one of two ways: 1. Recommended by the Board Development and Governance Committee (Applications are due to OkEq by July 5) OR oklahomans for equality 2. By petition of at least 15 current OkEq members (Petitions due to the board secretary by Aug. 24) The Board Development and Governance Committee is now accepting applications from OkEq members who are interested in serving the OkEq community as a director. All applicants will be reviewed by the Board Development and Governance Committee. Please send an email to olivia.cotter@okeq.org for an application. Requirements and expectations of a director: 1. Be a current OkEq member with membership fees current 2. Attend board meetings on the third Thursday of each month 3. Contribute talent, time and energy toward supporting the mission of OkEq 4. Perform additional assignments as required (Assignments are usually made pursuant to the particular knowledge, skills and abilities of a director) 5. Serve a two-year term First Thursday Art Opening Thursday, July 5, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 The July Oklahomans for Equality showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature an exhibit of the combined works by Mark Henry and Jason Reed, beginning with a reception on Thursday, July 5, from 6 to 9 p.m. and continuing throughout the month. A door prize of 4/24/26, 4:28 PM �Happy Fourth of July! 4 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Fourth-of-July-.html?soid... the artist’s work will be drawn. Mark Henry is a budding artist who works in mixed media and acrylics. He started painting on a whim at the Tulsa Art Center in March 2017 under the masterful instructor Marie Sullivan. His lifetime collector of original art inspires his creativity. His works in this show represent an exploration of art, color and light. Mark is a native Tulsan and lives here with his partner, Korben Rodriguez, and their two dogs. Jason Reed is the owner of a construction company. His method of escape in meditation became less effective as the onerous duties of owning a business overwhelmed him. In March of 2017, he woke up one morning and said, "I wonder if I can paint?" His research led him to the Tulsa Art Center. He persuaded his "best good buddy," Mark, into signing up for art lessons. “Marie Sullivan put the brush in our hand and said, ‘You can do this.’ ” Neither of them had painted before, but they soon figured out that art is both relaxing and healing. Of course, some innate talent helped. Jason’s style ranges from abstract to portraits and everything in between. He states: “I paint in every style because I have not found one subject or style I love more than the other. Today I paint every morning as a way to meditate. Art stops my mind and allows me to focus on only the colors and brush strokes. I don’t think I am the best artist; however, I feel that I improve with every painting.” The show continues throughout the month. www.okeq.org Photographs From the Gay Rodeo By Blake Little Open July 7 - November 25, 2018 Gilcrease Museum 1400 N. Gilcrease Museum Rd., Tulsa, OK 74127 Experience the grit, determination and community of the national gay rodeo circuit in classic blackand-white photographs in Gilcrease Museum’s new exhibition, Blake Little: Photographs from the Gay Rodeo, on view July 7 – November 25, 2018. Since its founding in 1949, Gilcrease has led the way for artwork showcasing the American West, including depictions of the iconic cowboy. Photographer Blake Little provides an expansive redefinition of what a cowboy can be in his images capturing scenes of camaraderie, identity and sport in one of America’s most time-honored traditions. The 41 black and white photographs taken by Blake Little between 1988 and 1992 in Photographs from the Gay Rodeo document the gay rodeo circuit and the lives of many of its participants in those years. The collected body of work not only serves as a stunning example of black and white portraiture and of rodeo photography, it also explores the diverse and complex natures of individual and community identity in the West. 4/24/26, 4:28 PM �Happy Fourth of July! 5 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Fourth-of-July-.html?soid... “Blake Little’s photographs demonstrate that cowboy traditions in the United States include diverse individuals and communities, broadening notions of identity in the American West,” said Laura Fry, senior curator and curator of art at Gilcrease Museum. “These photos show many LGBT men and women from rural areas, and the gay rodeo circuit provided a place where they could celebrate their full identities. The International Gay Rodeo Association is still going strong today and includes annual events in Oklahoma.” LGBTQ Young Adults at Shuffles Friday, July 13, 6:30 p.m. Shuffles: Board Game Cafe 207 E. Archer St., Tulsa, OK 74103 Join the OKEQ Young Adults Prism Group, which will be meeting at Tulsa Shuffles, a games and coffee shop! Search for Jose, our Program Director. He will be sporting a beautiful purple polo shirt! Please text Jose at 918-813-8993 with any questions! Tulsa Project Theatre Season 2017-2018 Tulsa Performing Arts Center Charles E. Norman Theatre 110 E 2nd St, Tulsa, OK 74103 - tulsaprojecttheatre Tulsa Project Theatre, the city's only theatre company operating under an Actors Equity Association (AEA) contract, will close its seventh season in the Liddy Doenges Theatre with another Oklahoma Premiere of the rock opera "Lizzie," set to run July 13-22, 2018. On a sweltering summer morning in 1892 in a small new England city, a prominent business man and his wife were brutally axed to death in their home. Their youngest daughter, Lizzie Borden, was the prime suspect, and her trial was a coast-to-coast media sensation. "Lizzie" features four women fronting a six-piece rock band. "Lizzie" is sex, rage, betrayal, blood, murder, and American mythology set to a scorching rock score. Visit www.tulsaprojecttheatre.com for more information Suicide Prevention QPR Training Tuesday, July 17, 1:30 pm Thursday, July 19, 6:30 pm Saturday, July 21, 1:30 pm Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 (ci) (P) (i) Question Persuade Refer 4/24/26, 4:28 PM �Happy Fourth of July! 6 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Fourth-of-July-.html?soid... Facilitator Haley Meyers Meyers LPC Crisis Therapist-COPES Family & Children's Services, Inc. Mobile Psychiatric Crisis Services (COPES) | Family & Children's Services Community Outreach Psychiatric Emergency Services (COPES) is a telephone and mobile crisis service that responds around the clock to children and adults experiencing a severe emotional or behavioral disturbance or psychiatric emergency. Register with Alex.Wade@okeq.org The purpose of the training is to save lives and reduce suicidal behaviors by providing innovative, practical and proven suicide prevention training. Quality education empowers all people, regardless of their background, to make a positive difference in the life of someone they know. What does QPR mean? QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer — the 3 simple steps anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide. QPR can be learned in this Gatekeeper course in as little as one hour. What is a Gatekeeper?According to the Surgeon General’s National Strategy for Suicide Prevention (2001), a gatekeeper is someone in a position to recognize a crisis and the warning signs that someone may be contemplating suicide. As a QPR-trained Gatekeeper you will learn to: • Recognize the warning signs of suicide • Know how to offer hope • Know how to get help and save a life EBA Mixer Wednesday, July 18, 6:00 p.m. Hosted by American Cancer Society 4110 S. 100th E. Ave., Tulsa, OK 74146 T American Cancer Society® At the American Cancer Society, we're on a mission to free the world from cancer. Until we do, we'll be funding and conducting i research, sharing expert information, supporting patients, and spreading the word about prevention. All so you can live longer — and better. Visit the American Cancer Society Website The Equality Business Alliance networking mixers are terrific venues for you to meet prospective clients. Mixers are open to non-members as well as EBA members. Be sure to bring business cards, business information, brochures, etc. Hosting a networking mixer is a great way to showcase your business. You may host at your establishment or use the Equality Center. If you would like to host a mixer: Please send an email to 4/24/26, 4:28 PM �Happy Fourth of July! 7 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Fourth-of-July-.html?soid... jose.vega@okeq.org - - - - - for more information. E UALITY Business Alliance SAGE Summer Pool Parties Tuesday July 24, August 21, September 18, 10:00 a.m. 1938 E. 55th Pl., Tulsa, OK 74105 SAGE Tulsa will have its next pool party on Tuesday, July 24. Members can meet at the Equality Center and carpool to the pool party. Lunch at the pool party will be burgers and hot dogs. Participants are encouraged to bring side dishes, desserts, and drinks. The pool has a shallow end and also has railing with steps to ease getting into the pool. If you plan to attend, please RSVP to olivia.cotter@okeq.org - - - - or (918) 743-4297. The pool party will be held at 1938 E. 55th Place in Tulsa. Maps are available at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. The mission of SAGE Tulsa is to address issues related to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender aging. In partnership with its constituents and allies, SAGE Tulsa works to achieve a high quality of life for LGBT older adults; supports and advocates for their rights; fosters a greater understanding of aging in all communities; and promotes positive images of LGBT life in later years. SAGE Tulsa meets every Tuesday at 10 a.m. at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Follow SAGE on Facebook for all the latest updates and events. 4/24/26, 4:28 PM �Happy Fourth of July! 8 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Fourth-of-July-.html?soid... There’s an exciting new event coming up to benefit Tulsa CARES! Local Brews will feature local microbreweries, live music, and a prize drawing, with 100 percent of the event’s proceeds benefiting Tulsa CARES. Local Brews is July 26 from 8 to 10 p.m. at Fuel 66, with a VIP event at 7 p.m. Tulsa CARES offers vital support to those in our community living with HIV/AIDS, by providing medical case management, nutrition, mental health, and housing assistance. Tickets cost $55 and will include generous pours from local breweries, live music, and a commemorative tasting glass. VIP tickets cost $100 and include an additional hour of live music, 2 cocktail tickets, and a VIP shade tent. For more information or to purchase tickets, go online to tulsacares.org/localbrews . Please join us! 4/24/26, 4:28 PM �Happy Fourth of July! 9 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Fourth-of-July-.html?soid... www.fostercare-ok.org 17 ~ Saint Francis Community Services• Give hope. Change a life. Become a foster parent. Bartlesville Pride Family Picnic Saturday, July 28, 3:00 - 8:00 p.m. Johnstone Park 200 N. Cherokee Bartlesville, OK 74003 PreseoteclBy: ..,..,. OkEq-Bartlesville, together with our friends at Phillips 66 and ConocoPhillips, will host the first Bartlesville Pride Family Picnic! ConocoPhillips Come to a free picnic in the park with food, games, and family fun! All ages are welcome and encouraged to attend. We will have yard games and toys set up for family members of all ages. Please bring lawn chairs and blankets for sitting. Provided seating will be limited. Attendees may bring ice chests for personal food and beverages. 4/24/26, 4:28 PM �Happy Fourth of July! 10 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Fourth-of-July-.html?soid... Pets are welcome, but please keep them on leashes. Grannies Sunday Brunch Sunday, July 29, 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. seating Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Grannies is an all-star satire event celebrating folk and inspirational music with live performances and drag personalities. It’s irreverent, but never sacrilegious, and always uplifting humor. Grannies remembers those days of going to church, gospel music and church potluck dinners. Two seatings are offered –10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Both include brunch and live entertainment. Tickets cost $25. Reserved tables for eight are available for $200. Mimosas and cash bar will be available. Purchase tickets now Back To School Carnival Sunday, August 5, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 Join us for the Family Ties Back to School Carnival! We’ll have refreshments and snacks, plus free school supplies Bring your swimsuit, towels and flip-flops for the water slides, and come ready to tackle the big obstacle course and have fun in the bouncy houses. We’ll also have face-painting, arts and crafts, and storytelling with Uncle Toby! LGBT Women's Network August Happy Hour Monday, August 6, 5:00 p.m. Fassler Hall Tulsa 304 S. Elgin Ave., Tulsa, OK 74120 4/24/26, 4:28 PM �Happy Fourth of July! 11 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Fourth-of-July-.html?soid... Our August Happy Hour will be at Fassler Hall! Come mix and mingle with ladies you might not meet otherwise, make new business connections, and grow your personal network. We'll have light appetizers and don't forget to bring business cards to be entered into a drawing for a gift from our monthly sponsor! Monthly sponsors of the LGBT Women's Network Happy Hours are LGBT-Owned or LGBTFriendly businesses. To sponsor, a business simply provides door prizes for our guests and attends to share a minute about their business. Contact hannah@schnake.com for more details or to secure a date. Enid Pride 2018 Saturday, Sept. 22, 12:00 - 5:00 p.m. Government Springs Park 600 E. Owen K. Garriott Rd., Enid, OK 73701 , ..,., .,,,.,, !018 tATURDAY tlPTIMIU !!IIID 1!PM-5PM eonltfllMINT !PRDlet P&RIC DIID, OIC MU11C, \'IIIDOIH, rooD' ftllll! Join us Sept. 22 for Enid Pride! Our r&Mll Y HIIIIIDlY theme this year is Roaring Pride! As uo,nDBY: q E:nld;c;sr ~ Coahllon always, Enid Pride is a free, familyfriendly event. Please invite friends and family. Vendor, sponsorship, and volunteer forms are available online at https://enidlgbtcoalition.org/enid-pride/ . Hearts Beat Loud Now Playing Circle Cinema 10 S. Lewis Ave., Tulsa, OK 74104 Widower and aging Brooklyn hipster Frank (Nick Offerman) starts a band with his teenage daughter Sam (Kiersey Clemons) just before she leaves home to attend college in California. When a song of theirs finds success online, it complicates Frank’s attempts to let go of his dreams of stardom and allow his daughter to find her own path in life. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource [2018] Pride Photos Subject The topic of the resource Photos from the 2018 Tulsa Pride Festival and Logo Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2018 Description An account of the resource 9 photos from the 2018 Tulsa Pride Festival and other Pride related activities, including the dedication of Pride Street on June 1, 2018, and 1 image of the logo for Tulsa Pride 2018. 2018 2018 Pride 2018 Tulsa Pride Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Equality Center logo Logos OkEq OkEq Equality Center Pride Pride 2018 pride festival Pride St Pride Street Tulsa Pride Tulsa Pride 2018 Tulsa Pride 2018 logo Tulsa Pride Events Tulsa Pride Festival Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource [Series] Oral Histories Project > Interviews Description An account of the resource <strong>Physical Media:</strong> <br />Box 7, Folder 7 - Dr. Leisa Meyer Program<br />Box 7, Folder 8 - Interviewees Materials, Original Series 2003-2007<br /><br /><strong>Digital Media:</strong> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource [2019] Al Carlozzi Interview Subject The topic of the resource Al Carlozzi Diverse Sexuality and Gender in Oklahoma Oral History Project Interview from June 6, 2019 Description An account of the resource Al was interviewed on June 6, 2019, by Oklahoma State University as part of its Diverse Sexuality and Gender in Oklahoma Oral History Project. In the interview, Al discusses his early life, service in the Air Force and early outreach to the LGBTQ+ community for mental health. In 2006, he became director of the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center (now named the Al Carlozzi Center for Counseling) until his retirement in 2019. He has been a long-time consultant with Oklahomans for Equality regarding its counseling services. He collaborated on the book “Transgender and Gender Diverse Persons: A Handbook for Service Providers, Educators, and Families.” <strong>A copy of the OSU transcript is on file at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center for on-site research.</strong> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Al Carlozzi, Angus Henderson, Allison Richmond, Matthew D. 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Title A name given to the resource [Series] Oklahoma LGBT+ History > In Memoriam Description An account of the resource <strong>Physical Media:</strong> <br /><br /><br /><strong>Digital Media:</strong> Person An individual. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource [2019] Alexander Gene Rice Memorial Pamphlet Subject The topic of the resource Alexander Gene Rice (4 June 2005 - 4 August 2019) Memorial Pamphlet Description An account of the resource A pamphlet for Alexander "Xander" Gene Rice's (4 June 2005 - 4 August 2019) memorial, 2 pages total. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource August 4, 2019 2019 Alexander Gene Rice Celebration of Life in memoriam Kalyn D. Allen Kalyn D. Fox Allen Kayln Allen Kayln D. Fox Kayln Fox Allen Matthew Rice memoriam pamphlet Xander Gene Rice https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/f261e80d36bba7d2809c6bb6777b1c1c.pdf b2a63d8c37947eabec2b4c5c14157ace PDF Text Text ‘We share it with a whole communityʼ: 5-year anniversary of same-sex…n to remember, look forward, proponents say | News | tulsaworld.com 10/6/19, 6(45 PM https://www.tulsaworld.com/news/we-share-it-with-a-whole-community--year-anniversary/article_656f2898-cadb-52a7-936f59de7c5c8f20.html TOP STORY ‘We share it with a whole community’: 5-year anniversary of samesex marriage in Oklahoma an occasion to remember, look forward, proponents say By Tim Stanley Tulsa World 17 hrs ago 1 of 4 Judge Jane Wiseman (right) of the Court of Civil Appeals officiates the wedding of Sharon Baldwin (left) and Mary Bishop as they stand with Toby Jenkins (center), executive director of Oklahomans for Equality, outside the Tulsa County Courthouse in 2014. MATT BARNARD/Tulsa World file Matt Barnard After marrying her longtime partner, Mary, in 2014, Sharon BishopBaldwin found herself adjusting to a whole new way of speaking. It wasn’t easy at first. https://www.tulsaworld.com/news/we-share-it-with-a-whole-community--year-anniversary/article_656f2898-cadb-52a7-936f-59de7c5c8f20.html Page 1 of 7 �‘We share it with a whole communityʼ: 5-year anniversary of same-sex…n to remember, look forward, proponents say | News | tulsaworld.com 10/6/19, 6(45 PM “I had trouble sometimes just saying ‘my wife,’ ” she said. “Like if I was calling to get a prescription for Mary. They’d say ‘what’s your relationship?’ And before I replied, there’d be a moment of hesitation.” NOW PLAYING ! 1 of 27 " | | # HD Don't Miss! - 10/5 Preview NEXT Don't Miss! - 10/7 Part of the problem, Bishop-Baldwin said, was her anticipation of the reaction. Too often back then, it was an awkward one. “They might respond oddly,” she said, causing a little “nervous embarrassment” for both parties. But today, five years later, all of that has changed. “Now the word ‘wife’ rolls off my tongue without a second thought,” Bishop-Baldwin said. And the reactions? For the most part, they’ve smoothed out, too, she said — “to just such a matter-of-fact transaction.” Society, Bishop-Baldwin believes, is finally getting used to its new reality. And with it, acceptance of same-sex relationships is slowly growing. This Sunday, Oct. 6, will officially mark five years since same-sex couples in Oklahoma were first legally permitted to marry. For the Bishop-Baldwins and other couples who took advantage of it that first week in 2014, it means their own five-year anniversary is at hand. And with that, an opportunity also comes to both reflect and look forward. The Bishop-Baldwins, whose lawsuit in response to a voter-approved ban on same-sex marriage in 2004 paved the way, became the first to claim a marriage license at Tulsa County Courthouse, after the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear the case and the judge lifted a stay. https://www.tulsaworld.com/news/we-share-it-with-a-whole-community--year-anniversary/article_656f2898-cadb-52a7-936f-59de7c5c8f20.html Page 2 of 7 �‘We share it with a whole communityʼ: 5-year anniversary of same-sex…n to remember, look forward, proponents say | News | tulsaworld.com 10/6/19, 6(45 PM The couple will commemorate the five-year milestone, they said, with some special company: They’re having dinner with Sue Barton and Gay Phillips, the other couple involved in their long 10-year legal battle. “That seemed like the appropriate thing to do,” Mary BishopBaldwin said. “They were with us every step of the way.” Barton and Phillips had been married previously elsewhere, and won the right that same day to have Oklahoma recognize their union. John David and Jason Bragg-Sutton, formerly of the Tulsa area, will celebrate their 5-year anniversary on Oct. 11. The Nowata couple had been together five years before marriage became legal, John David said. Secure in their bond, they didn’t feel like they needed marriage to affirm that. However, that doesn’t mean they don’t see the value in it, John David said: “It’s not a gay marriage certificate that I hold, it’s a marriage certificate. The ability to say that shows it doesn’t matter. I’m on the same level as others and equal to them.” The couple were married in 2014 at a park in Owasso, joined by a few friends and family. “It is a huge thing,” John David added of the anniversary. “It feels like we’ve accomplished something. It’s definitely a milestone.” Complicating any celebratory plans, he said, are the demands of parenthood. With six adopted children, “we may just be taking a nap that day,” John David laughed. “Maybe we can go out for a quiet dinner — just relax and be married for a little while rather than being parents.” Rush to the courthouse Surprised like everyone else by the unexpected news of Oct. 6, 2014, Toby Jenkins, director and CEO of Oklahomans for Equality, joined other marriage equality proponents at the Tulsa courthouse, where he made sure the Bishop-Baldwins would be first to get a license. “I said nobody gets married until Sharon and Mary do,” he said, wanting to make sure their role was properly recognized. https://www.tulsaworld.com/news/we-share-it-with-a-whole-community--year-anniversary/article_656f2898-cadb-52a7-936f-59de7c5c8f20.html Page 3 of 7 �‘We share it with a whole communityʼ: 5-year anniversary of same-sex…n to remember, look forward, proponents say | News | tulsaworld.com 10/6/19, 6(45 PM A total of 21 couples would be issued licenses that first day. From there, the surge continued, Jenkins said. Over the first year of legal same-sex marriage, around 1,200 licenses would be issued in Tulsa, and 4,200 statewide, said Jenkins, whose organization tracked the numbers. The painstaking task involved some guesswork, he cautioned, since licenses don’t identify male or female, just spouse names. Primarily concerned with making sure all counties were complying, Jenkins didn’t pursue numbers after that. But he’s happy to report that “in five years, there’s not been a court clerk who’s refused (a license) that we are aware of. It does feel like our elected officials are willing to follow the rule of law.” A few months after Oklahoma began issuing licenses in June 2015, same-sex marriage became legal nationwide thanks to a U.S. Supreme Court decision. Undoubtedly, it’s contributed to the rapid rise in the number of samesex households in which the couples are married. The rate has more than doubled over a decade, from 26.6% in 2008 to nearly 60% in 2017, according to the most recent data available, the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2017 American Community Survey. The survey estimated that in 2017 there were 935,229 same-sex households in the U.S., of which married couples made up 555,492. That growth is one reason advocates like Jenkins believe same-sex marriage is here to stay. “There are so many LGBTQ Americans who have exercised their legal right to ever strip us totally of that,” he said. In addition, Mary Bishop-Baldwin believes, there are fewer people today who would even want to take it away. “Too many straight people know gay people, and love gay people, and now see what marriage means to them,” she said. Both Bishop-Baldwins were editors at the Tulsa World when the lawsuit was filed, and Mary Bishop-Baldwin is still an assistant editor. https://www.tulsaworld.com/news/we-share-it-with-a-whole-community--year-anniversary/article_656f2898-cadb-52a7-936f-59de7c5c8f20.html Page 4 of 7 �‘We share it with a whole communityʼ: 5-year anniversary of same-sex…n to remember, look forward, proponents say | News | tulsaworld.com 10/6/19, 6(45 PM Never forget While Jenkins is grateful for marriage, the occasion of the anniversary also reminds him of its limitations. “Marriage fixed so much,” he said, “but the sad reality is there’s a lot it didn’t … employment protection, housing protection and certainly it has not stopped hate crimes. … it hasn’t changed people’s hearts.” Just this past July, a mural at the Oklahomans for Equality center was vandalized, a reminder that anti-LGBTQ sentiment still exists in the community, he said. Jenkins also can’t help feeling sad, too, for all the Oklahomans for whom Oct. 6, 2014, came too late. “There were so many people who needed those protections but who missed out on it,” he said. For Oklahoma’s LGBTQ community going forward, Jenkins said, it’s important not to forget how it got here. He thinks it’s already become too easy to take marriage for granted. “We need to remember how forever indebted we are” to the BishopBaldwins, Barton and Phillips, he said. “We are able to get married because of their work, which was courageous and at times isolating for them.” For their part, the Bishop-Baldwins say they would rather people remember the struggle, and what the situation once was for same-sex couples. A good reminder of it, they said, comes every year in the form of their original anniversary. Many years before they were allowed to marry, the Bishop-Baldwins held a commitment ceremony. “It was at a beach house in Florida — and at the time, that was all the wedding we thought we’d ever have,” said Sharon Bishop-Baldwin. As a result, that original anniversary — which they will celebrate for the 20th year next March 26 — will always have a special meaning to them. But this week, they added, the focus will be on Oct. 6. https://www.tulsaworld.com/news/we-share-it-with-a-whole-community--year-anniversary/article_656f2898-cadb-52a7-936f-59de7c5c8f20.html Page 5 of 7 �‘We share it with a whole communityʼ: 5-year anniversary of same-sex…n to remember, look forward, proponents say | News | tulsaworld.com 10/6/19, 6(45 PM “It’s not just a celebration about us,” Mary Bishop-Baldwin said. “We share it with a whole community of people — a whole community who never thought they’d have the opportunity to get married.” Featured video Mourners show up to honor World War II veteran w… Tim Stanley 918-581-8385 tim.stanley@tulsaworld.com Twitter: @timstanleyTW Tim Stanley Staff Writer Stanley is a general assignment reporter and the writer behind the award-winning "World War II Veterans Remember" series & book. 918-581-8385 https://www.tulsaworld.com/news/we-share-it-with-a-whole-community--year-anniversary/article_656f2898-cadb-52a7-936f-59de7c5c8f20.html Page 6 of 7 �‘We share it with a whole communityʼ: 5-year anniversary of same-sex…n to remember, look forward, proponents say | News | tulsaworld.com https://www.tulsaworld.com/news/we-share-it-with-a-whole-community--year-anniversary/article_656f2898-cadb-52a7-936f-59de7c5c8f20.html 10/6/19, 6(45 PM Page 7 of 7 � Still Image A static visual representation. 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