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Title A name given to the resource Picture from 2019 Gay Pride Subject The topic of the resource Gay Pride Parade and Block Party 2019 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Dennis Neill Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Oklahomans for Equality Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource May 31, 2019 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource JPG Type The nature or genre of the resource Photo https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/5bc688ba273e6e0211a53c5c09421fcf.jpg 3a0e218af1e1da4e5a2abe7591b80bbe 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 Celebrating Pride Subject The topic of the resource Pride 2019 Description An account of the resource Three photos from Tulsa’s Pride 2019. The top features a woman twirling a rainbow Pride flag. Features caption mentioning that 2019’s pride coincided with the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots. Bottom left shows two girls, one identified as Brett Toquothy, hug during the parade. Bottom right is a portrait of a young man identified as Zach Mullins wearing a rainbow bucket hat and rainbow facepaint. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Ian Maule Tulsa World Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Tulsa World Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Tulsa World Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource June 2, 2019 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Ian Maule Tulsa World Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource JPG Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper feature Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Tulsa World, June 2, 2019 pg. 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Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Kendrick Marshall Tulsa World Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Tulsa World Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Tulsa World Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource June 7, 2019 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Kendrick Marshall Tulsa World Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource JPG Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper article Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Tulsa World, June 7, 2019 pg. 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Title A name given to the resource [2019] Diversity Celebration Subject The topic of the resource Diversity Celebration 2019 Description An account of the resource Items and documents relating to 2019's Pride celebration. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2019 Language A language of the resource English Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Diversity Celebration 2019 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 Physical Media: Box 7, Folder 7 - Dr. Leisa Meyer Program Box 7, Folder 8 - Interviewees Materials, Original Series 2003-2007 Digital Media: 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] Dwight Kealiher Interview Subject The topic of the resource Dwight Kealiher OSU Diverse Sexuality and Gender in Oklahoma Oral History Project Interview from February 13, 2019 Description An account of the resource Dwight was interviewed on February 13, 2019, by Oklahoma State University as part of its Diverse Sexuality and Gender Oral History Project. Dwight discusses his early life, experiences at Oklahoma State University (the Oklahoma A&M College) in the 1950s, his marriage and family and later coming out. As a CPA in Tulsa, he reviews his long-time association with Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (now Oklahomans for Equality,) Regional AIDS Interfaith Network (RAIN), Tulsa Cares and Health Outreach Prevention Education (HOPE). Dwight was born on August 15, 1937, in Checotah, Oklahoma and passed on August 15, 2024. A copy of the transcript is on file in the History Project Archives at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Dwight Kealiher, Angus Henderson, Allison Richmond, Micki White, Dennis Neill Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource February 13, 2019 2019 Allison Richmond Angus Henderson available at Center Diverse Sexuality and Gender in Oklahoma Oral History Project Dwight Kealiher H.O.P.E. Health Outreach Prevention and Education (H.O.P.E.) HOPE interview Micki White Oklahoma Oral History Research Program Oklahoma State University Oklahoma State University (OSU) Oklahoma State University Archives oral history oral history interview Oral History Project oral history transcript OSU OSU Archives OSU Diverse Sexuality and Gender in Oklahoma Oral History Project RAIN Regional AIDS Interfaith Network (RAIN) TOHR transcript Tulsa CARES Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR) https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/36e0d058f126d3f882723a7ed47bd950.pdf b987068dd4a8165029471f6f0dc329e8 PDF Text Text Q)ca( CZ rv.'t ^^ kJt'. :j C)^ OK Cookie Momster 1 A box of a dozen cookies monthly from OKCookieMomster! Now located at both 31st and Harvard and in the Mother Road Market, OkCookieMomster specializes in custom sugar cookies for any V' occasion! Other flavors are available as well. This lesbianowned business will also incorporate LGBT+ themed cookies throughout the year! Donated by OK Cookie Momster ncMKIE ^ Momster �m Celine Dion at the BOK Center^ Two concert tickets to Celine Dion at the BOK Center, hotel •• &• accommodations and dinner before the concert provided. Donated by BOK/SMG Center BOK CENTER �Living Kitchen The private party experience with the Living Kitchen offers a seven-course farm table livingIkitchen 1ARM"& DAIRY dinner for 15 prepared with locally grown products. Living Kitchen schedules private parties on Thursday nights during their season. Dates are subject to availability on the Living Kitchen calendar from May through November 2019. Donated by Living Kitchen �NYC Broadway Weekend Jet away to New York City with 50,000 American Airline miles, and enjoy a three-night stay at The Westin New York-Times Square plus two tickets to the musicals Oklahomal and The Cher Show. Must be booked 60 days prior and subject to availability. I»i ii/. i i: .K 11 :1 i Da. Donated byTanniger Philanthropies and American Airlines I \^M^(;l:l\ ENTERTAI N Ivl ENT American Airlines 0 neiu mu/iCQl J �Tulsa Drillers Party Suite You and 19 guests get to enjoy a Tulsa Drillers game in the comfort of a party suite. This package includes 20 tickets, 4 parking passes, and a $150 food and drink credit. Game day is Sunday, June 23rd. Donated by the Tulsa Drillers �V..«p« Pat Gordon celebrated artist invites you and 7 of your guests for a weekend brunch and pool party at his Maple Ridge home. One of Tulsa's r most celebrated artists and •i wonderful hosts Invites you to enjoy his personal studio and gallery and enjoy a relaxing brunch and swim party. Catering by Polo Grill and spirits donated by Ole' Village Wine & Spirits. Host requests brunch be scheduled by Sept. 1, 2019. Donated by Pat Gordon, Polo Grill, and Ole' Village Wine & Spirits. .r - V m- - �Chris Mantle Painting 9 2011 piece by artist Christopher M. Mantle, whose work is displayed throughout Tulsa, including 36 Degrees North. With an innovative design, these twelve individual paintings can be assembled to form one large painting. This piece also incorporates a rare deviation from Mr. Mantle's trademark signature that was only utilized for one show. The Christopher M. Mantle gallery is located on Cherry Street at 1307 East 15th Street. Donated by Sheena Grewal �II Pride Street" Commemorative ; Bar Cart Original AA Authentic Double Flight i *■" -.1 Attendant Cart. From the rainbow handles to the hidden trays and the solid Mahogany butcher block top, this double sided cart has 6 pull out shelves made from a combination of Mahogany & Wenge wood. Turn it around and you have a wine & champagne cabinet which can hold up to 2 bottles of wine/champagne, as well as 6 American Airlines branded stemless wine glasses & chilling container. Donated by American Airlines American Airlines �II Remembering Stonewall Commemorative Bar Cart Original AA Authentic Single Flight Attendant Cart. From the rainbow handle to the hidden trays, this unique bar cart can hold your favorite beverages along with a Crown Royal spot. 3 pull out shelves made from a combination of Mahogany & Wenge wood. Comes with American Airlines branded rocks glasses, an ice bucket and set of tongs. Donated by American Airlines AmericanAirlines �Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory The New Musical Two tickets to the opening night performance of Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019 at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center. One night stay in the king suite room at the Hyatt Regency-Tulsa and dinner for two at the Daily Grill. Donated by Celebrity Attractions, Payton Family and Hyatt Regency-Tulsa. K. STEP INSIDE A WORLD OF PURE IMAGINAT ON �£ # Trial and Eric! Cooking class and music with Eric Himan for eight guests. Renowned national recording artist Eric Himan is a triple threat: Award-winning songwriter, nationally touring singer on guitar/piano, & host of the online cooking show Trial and Eric! Eric will come to your home and instruct you and your guests on preparing a featured dish. Then enjoy the meal while Eric serenades your guests for an intimate concert. This includes food and drink for eight guests and instruction, plus a 20minute concert. Date and time to be mutually agreed upon; must be used before Dec. 31, 2019. Donated by Eric Himan �Tulsa Opera Season Tickets TULSA(Opera An extravagant season of opera classics, with Bizet's Carmen and Puccini's Madama Butterfly, followed by a new production of Tobias Picker's 1996 opera Emmeline, to be performed in Oklahoma for the first time, and led by Mr. Picker in his opera-conducting debut. Donated by the Tulsa Opera �Beer tasting party for 20 guests with 3 course meal and their choice of 3 international beers at the White Lion Pub which has been a proud supporter of the LGBTQ+ community for more than 20 years. The White Lion Pub is a charming authentic English pub nestled in South Tulsa near 71st St. & S. Yale Ave. Enjoy traditional pub fare including Fish & Chips, Bangers & Mash, Steak & Mushroom Pie, Cottage Pie, Cornish Pastie, Welsh Rarebit, and more! Donated by Betty Southard �PalrnSprings Trip Five nights with two beautiful guc St rooms that sleep four available in Palm Springs. Access to the pool an incredible view of the mountains. Hosts Shane Albee and Dirk Hunter will provide a catered dinner party and serve as concierge. Hosts request winner contact them within 30 days of purchase and to use the stay by March 31, 2020. Includes 50,000 American Airlines miles. AmericanAirlines Donated by Shane Albee & Dirk Hunter and American Airlines � 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 2019 Gala Auction Items Entered into Omelca(?) 10/4/19 OK Cookie Momster A box of a dozen cookies monthly from OKCookieMomster! Now located at both 31st and Harvard and in the Mother Road Market, OkCookieMomster specializesin custom sugar cookies for any occasion! Other flavors are available as well. This lesbian-owned business will also incorporate LGBT+ themed cookies throughout the year! Donated by OK Cookie Momster Celine Dion at the BOK Center Two concert tickets to Celine Dion at the BOK Center, hotel accommodations and dinner before the concert provided. Donated by BOK/SMG Center BOK CENTER Living Kitchen The private party experience with the Living Kitchen offers a seven-course farm table dinner for 15 prepared with locally grown products. Living Kitchen schedules private parties on Thursday nights during their season. Dates are subject to availability on the Living Kitchen calendar from May through November 2019. Donated by Living Kitchen LIVING KITCHEN FARM & DAIRY NYC Broadway Weekend Jet away to New York City with 50,000 American Airline miles, and enjoy a three-night stay at The Westin New York-Times Square plus two tickets to the musicals Oklahoma! and The Cher Show. Must be booked 60 days prior and subject to availability. Donated byTanniger Philanthropies and American Airlines TANNINGER ENTERTAINMENT American Airlines RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN'S OKLAHOMA! the cher show a new musical Tulsa Drillers Party Suite You and 19 guests get to enjoy a Tulsa Drillers game in the comfort of a party suite. This package includes 20 tickets, 4 parking passes, and a $150 food and drink credit. Game day is Sunday, June 23rd. Donated by the Tulsa Drillers T Drillers Brunch at Pat Gordon's Home Pat Gordon celebrated artist invites you and 7 of your guests for a weekend brunch and pool party at his Maple Ridge home. One of Tulsa's most celebrated artists and wonderful hosts invites you to enjoy his personal studio and gallery and enjoy a relaxing brunch and swim party. Catering by Polo Grill and spirits donated by Ole' Village Wine & Spirits. Host requests brunch be scheduled by Sept. 1, 2019. Donated by Pat Gordon, Polo Grill, and Ole' Village Wine & Spirits. Chris Mantle Painting 2011 piece by artist Christopher M. Mantle, whose work is displayed throughout Tulsa, including 36 Degrees North. With an innovative design, these twelve individual paintings can be assembled to form one large painting. This piece also incorporates a rare deviation from Mr. Mantle's trademark signature that was only utilized for one show. The Christopher M. Mantle gallery is located on Cherry Street at 1307 East 15th Street. Donated by Sheena Grewal "Pride Street" Commemorative Bar Cart Original AA Authentic Double Flight Attendant Cart. From the rainbow handles to the hidden trays and the solid Mahogany butcher block top, this double sided cart has 6 pull out shelves made from a combination of Mahogany & Wenge wood. Turn it around and you have a wine & champagne cabinet which can hold up to 2 bottles of wine/champagne, as well as 6 American Airlines branded stemless wine glasses & chilling container. Donated by American Airlines American Airlines "Remembering Stonewall" Commemorative Bar Cart Original AA Authentic Single Flight Attendant Cart. From the rainbow handle to the hidden trays, this unique bar cart can hold your favorite beverages along with a Crown Royal spot. 3 pull out shelves made from a combination of Mahogany & Wenge wood. Comes with American Airlines branded rocks glasses, an ice bucket and set of tongs. Donated by American Airlines American Airlines Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory The New Musical Two tickets to the opening night performance of Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019 at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center. One night stay in the king suite room at the Hyatt Regency-Tulsa and dinner for two at the Daily Grill. Donated by Celebrity Attractions, Payton Family and Hyatt Regency-Tulsa. STEP INSIDE A WORLD OF PURE IMAGINATiON ROALD DAHL'S CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY THE NEW MUSICAL Trial and Eric! Cooking class and music with Eric Himan for eight guests. Renowned national recording artist Eric Himan is a triple threat: Award-winning songwriter, nationally touring singer on guitar/piano, & host of the online cooking show Trial and Eric! Eric will come to your home and instruct you and your guests on preparing a featured dish. Then enjoy the meal while Eric serenades your guests for an intimate concert. This includes food and drink for eight guests and instruction, plus a 20-minute concert. Date and time to be mutually agreed upon; must be used before Dec. 31, 2019. Donated by Eric Himan Tulsa Opera Season Tickets TULSA OPERA An extravagant season of opera classics, with Bizet's Carmen and Puccini's Madama Butterfly, followed by a new production of Tobias Picker's 1996 opera Emmeline, to be performed in Oklahoma for the first time, and led by Mr. Picker in his opera-conducting debut. Donated by the Tulsa Opera The White Lion Beer tasting party for 20 guests with 3 course meal and their choice of 3 international beers at the White Lion Pub which has been a proud supporter of the LGBTQ+ community for more than 20 years. The White Lion Pub is a charming authentic English pub nestled in South Tulsa near 71st St. & S. Yale Ave. Enjoy traditional pub fare including Fish & Chips, Bangers & Mash, Steak & Mushroom Pie, Cottage Pie, Cornish Pastie, Welsh Rarebit, and more! Donated by Betty Southard Pulled (entry is crossed out) Palm Springs Trip Five nights with two beautiful guest rooms that sleep four available in Palm Springs. Access to the pool and incredible view of the mountains. Hosts Shane Albee and Dirk Hunter will provide a catered dinner party and serve as concierge. Hosts request winner contact them within 30 days of purchase and to use the stay by March 31, 2020. Includes 50,000 American Airlines miles. Donated by Shane Albee & Dirk Hunter and American Airlines American Airlines 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] Equality Gala Live Auction Items Subject The topic of the resource 2019 Equality Gala Live Auction Items Description An account of the resource A list of various prizes offered during the 2019 Equality Gala live auction, including tickets to different events and exclusive parties, 14 pages. Handwritten note on first page indicates "Entered into Omelca(?) October 4, 2019". The last item, the Palm Springs Trip, is marked as "Pulled". 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource [2019] Equality Gala Photos Subject The topic of the resource OKEQ Equality Gala 2019 Photos Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2019 Description An account of the resource 40 photos from the 2019 Equality Gala hosted by Oklahomans for Equality (OKEQ), including 15 sample proofs of the backdrop design for the photobooth and 1 rendering of the mural for the Lynn Riggs Theatre. 2019 2019 Gala Dennis Neill Dennis R Neill Dennis R. Neill Equality Gala Equality Gala 2019 gala Lynn Riggs Lynn Riggs mural Lynn Riggs Theatre OkEq Oklahomans for Equality Oklahomans for Equality (OKEQ) https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/83da8f505dcc934730a31a8b1bb8dcac.pdf 1ced93de1638ddcd3f0739fcb7d6514b PDF Text Text A box of a dozen cookies monthly from OKCookieMomster! Now located at both 31st and Harvard and in the Mother Road Market, OkCookieMomster specializes in custom sugar cookies for any occasion! Other flavors are available as well. This lesbianowned business will also incorporate LGBT+ themed cookies throughout the year! Donated by OK Cookie Momster �Two concert tickets to Celine Dion at the BOK Center, hotel accommodations and dinner before the concert provided. Donated by BOK/SMG Center �The private party experience with the Living Kitchen offers a seven-course farm table dinner for 15 prepared with locally grown products. Living Kitchen schedules private parties on Thursday nights during their season. Dates are subject to availability on the Living Kitchen calendar from May through November 2019. Donated by Living Kitchen �Jet away to New York City with 50,000 American Airline miles, and enjoy a three-night stay at The Westin New York-Times Square plus two tickets to the musicals Oklahoma! and The Cher Show. Must be booked 60 days prior and subject to availability. Donated by Tanniger Philanthropies and American Airlines �You and 19 guests get to enjoy a Tulsa Drillers game in the comfort of a party suite. This package includes 20 tickets, 4 parking passes, and a $150 food and drink credit. Game day is Sunday, June 23rd. Donated by the Tulsa Drillers �Pat Gordon celebrated artist invites you and 7 of your guests for a weekend brunch and pool party at his Maple Ridge home. One of Tulsa's most celebrated artists and wonderful hosts invites you to enjoy his personal studio and gallery and enjoy a relaxing brunch and swim party. Catering by Polo Grill and spirits donated by Ole' Village Wine & Spirits. Host requests brunch be scheduled by Sept. 1, 2019. Donated by Pat Gordon, Polo Grill, and Ole’ Village Wine & Spirits. �2011 piece by artist Christopher M. Mantle, whose work is displayed throughout Tulsa, including 36 Degrees North. With an innovative design, these twelve individual paintings can be assembled to form one large painting. This piece also incorporates a rare deviation from Mr. Mantle's trademark signature that was only utilized for one show. The Christopher M. Mantle gallery is located on Cherry Street at 1307 East 15th Street. Donated by Sheena Grewal �Original AA Authentic Double Flight Attendant Cart. From the rainbow handles to the hidden trays and the solid Mahogany butcher block top, this double sided cart has 6 pull out shelves made from a combination of Mahogany & Wenge wood. Turn it around and you have a wine & champagne cabinet which can hold up to 2 bottles of wine/champagne, as well as 6 American Airlines branded stemless wine glasses & chilling container. Donated by American Airlines �Original AA Authentic Single Flight Attendant Cart. From the rainbow handle to the hidden trays, this unique bar cart can hold your favorite beverages along with a Crown Royal spot. 3 pull out shelves made from a combination of Mahogany & Wenge wood. Comes with American Airlines branded rocks glasses, an ice bucket and set of tongs. Donated by American Airlines �Two tickets to the opening night performance of Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019 at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center. One night stay in the king suite room at the Hyatt Regency-Tulsa and dinner for two at the Daily Grill. Donated by Celebrity Attractions , Payton Family and Hyatt Regency-Tulsa. �Cooking class and music with Eric Himan for eight guests. Renowned national recording artist Eric Himan is a triple threat: Award-winning songwriter, nationally touring singer on guitar/piano, & host of the online cooking show Trial and Eric! Eric will come to your home and instruct you and your guests on preparing a featured dish. Then enjoy the meal while Eric serenades your guests for an intimate concert. This includes food and drink for eight guests and instruction, plus a 20minute concert. Date and time to be mutually agreed upon; must be used before Dec. 31, 2019. Donated by Eric Himan �An extravagant season of opera classics, with Bizet’s Carmen and Puccini’s Madama Butterfly, followed by a new production of Tobias Picker’s 1996 opera Emmeline, to be performed in Oklahoma for the first time, and led by Mr. Picker in his opera-conducting debut. Donated by the Tulsa Opera �Beer tasting party for 20 guests with 3 course meal and their choice of 3 international beers at the White Lion Pub which has been a proud supporter of the LGBTQ+ community for more than 20 years. The White Lion Pub is a charming authentic English pub nestled in South Tulsa near 71st St. & S. Yale Ave. Enjoy traditional pub fare including Fish & Chips, Bangers & Mash, Steak & Mushroom Pie, Cottage Pie, Cornish Pastie, Welsh Rarebit, and more! Donated by Betty Southard �Five nights with two beautiful guest rooms that sleep four available in Palm Springs. Access to the pool and incredible view of the mountains. Hosts Shane Albee and Dirk Hunter will provide a catered dinner party and serve as concierge. Hosts request winner contact them within 30 days of purchase and to use the stay by March 31, 2020. Includes 50,000 American Airlines miles. Donated by Shane Albee & Dirk Hunter and American Airlines � Event A non-persistent, time-based occurrence. Metadata for an event provides descriptive information that is the basis for discovery of the purpose, location, duration, and responsible agents associated with an event. Examples include an exhibition, webcast, conference, workshop, open day, performance, battle, trial, wedding, tea party, conflagration. 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] Gala Auction Powerpoint Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2019 https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/f94524cafa3f69ea489f74199a005f30.png 5c529ef3fd20ed94882ecb40d12702eb https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/0086a8cdde85c3faf71a2a8f42311850.mp4 a185fb7b5e87634c5e65759c8e5fc92a Moving Image A series of visual representations imparting an impression of motion when shown in succession. Examples include animations, movies, television programs, videos, zoetropes, or visual output from a simulation. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data MP4 Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 3 minutes 29 seconds Compression Type/rate of compression for moving image file (i.e. MPEG-4) MP4 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] Gala Bishop-Baldwin, Barton & Phillips Civil Rights Advocacy Award Subject The topic of the resource Mike Redman Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Oklahomans for Equality Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Oklahomans for Equality Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource April 27th, 2019 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Video 2019 Gala Barton & Phillips Civil Rights Advocacy Award Bishop-Baldwin Mike Redman https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/d99a45f16582b406150558679600faed.png 57e955dce950d73eb954fc9ba4a4bc28 https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/65083ad48db2cec0d3848e58590f0cd5.mp4 0a3f3925548324dcf9ca2237d37e7c77 Moving Image A series of visual representations imparting an impression of motion when shown in succession. Examples include animations, movies, television programs, videos, zoetropes, or visual output from a simulation. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data MP4 Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 3 minutes 6 seconds Compression Type/rate of compression for moving image file (i.e. MPEG-4) MP4 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] Gala Community Hero Award Subject The topic of the resource Sara Cunningham Description An account of the resource Sara Cunningham is the founder of "Free Mom Hugs," an non-profit organization for parents who advocate for their LGBTQ+ children. Sara has traveled to same-sex wedding to serve as a proxy parent when individuals reach out to her. Cunningham authored the book "How We Sleep At Night: A Mother's Memoir" about her journey to accepting her son's homosexuality as a Christian woman. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Oklahomans for Equality Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Oklahomans for Equality Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource April 27th, 2019 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Video 2019 Gala Community Hero Award Sara Cunningham https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/a8ac05febf46f1bdb8c32a8e714f7e9f.pdf b987068dd4a8165029471f6f0dc329e8 PDF Text Text Q)ca( CZ rv.'t ^^ kJt'. :j C)^ OK Cookie Momster 1 A box of a dozen cookies monthly from OKCookieMomster! Now located at both 31st and Harvard and in the Mother Road Market, OkCookieMomster specializes in custom sugar cookies for any V' occasion! Other flavors are available as well. This lesbianowned business will also incorporate LGBT+ themed cookies throughout the year! Donated by OK Cookie Momster ncMKIE ^ Momster �m Celine Dion at the BOK Center^ Two concert tickets to Celine Dion at the BOK Center, hotel •• &• accommodations and dinner before the concert provided. Donated by BOK/SMG Center BOK CENTER �Living Kitchen The private party experience with the Living Kitchen offers a seven-course farm table livingIkitchen 1ARM"& DAIRY dinner for 15 prepared with locally grown products. Living Kitchen schedules private parties on Thursday nights during their season. Dates are subject to availability on the Living Kitchen calendar from May through November 2019. Donated by Living Kitchen �NYC Broadway Weekend Jet away to New York City with 50,000 American Airline miles, and enjoy a three-night stay at The Westin New York-Times Square plus two tickets to the musicals Oklahomal and The Cher Show. Must be booked 60 days prior and subject to availability. I»i ii/. i i: .K 11 :1 i Da. Donated byTanniger Philanthropies and American Airlines I \^M^(;l:l\ ENTERTAI N Ivl ENT American Airlines 0 neiu mu/iCQl J �Tulsa Drillers Party Suite You and 19 guests get to enjoy a Tulsa Drillers game in the comfort of a party suite. This package includes 20 tickets, 4 parking passes, and a $150 food and drink credit. Game day is Sunday, June 23rd. Donated by the Tulsa Drillers �V..«p« Pat Gordon celebrated artist invites you and 7 of your guests for a weekend brunch and pool party at his Maple Ridge home. One of Tulsa's r most celebrated artists and •i wonderful hosts Invites you to enjoy his personal studio and gallery and enjoy a relaxing brunch and swim party. Catering by Polo Grill and spirits donated by Ole' Village Wine & Spirits. Host requests brunch be scheduled by Sept. 1, 2019. Donated by Pat Gordon, Polo Grill, and Ole' Village Wine & Spirits. .r - V m- - �Chris Mantle Painting 9 2011 piece by artist Christopher M. Mantle, whose work is displayed throughout Tulsa, including 36 Degrees North. With an innovative design, these twelve individual paintings can be assembled to form one large painting. This piece also incorporates a rare deviation from Mr. Mantle's trademark signature that was only utilized for one show. The Christopher M. Mantle gallery is located on Cherry Street at 1307 East 15th Street. Donated by Sheena Grewal �II Pride Street" Commemorative ; Bar Cart Original AA Authentic Double Flight i *■" -.1 Attendant Cart. From the rainbow handles to the hidden trays and the solid Mahogany butcher block top, this double sided cart has 6 pull out shelves made from a combination of Mahogany & Wenge wood. Turn it around and you have a wine & champagne cabinet which can hold up to 2 bottles of wine/champagne, as well as 6 American Airlines branded stemless wine glasses & chilling container. Donated by American Airlines American Airlines �II Remembering Stonewall Commemorative Bar Cart Original AA Authentic Single Flight Attendant Cart. From the rainbow handle to the hidden trays, this unique bar cart can hold your favorite beverages along with a Crown Royal spot. 3 pull out shelves made from a combination of Mahogany & Wenge wood. Comes with American Airlines branded rocks glasses, an ice bucket and set of tongs. Donated by American Airlines AmericanAirlines �Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory The New Musical Two tickets to the opening night performance of Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019 at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center. One night stay in the king suite room at the Hyatt Regency-Tulsa and dinner for two at the Daily Grill. Donated by Celebrity Attractions, Payton Family and Hyatt Regency-Tulsa. K. STEP INSIDE A WORLD OF PURE IMAGINAT ON �£ # Trial and Eric! Cooking class and music with Eric Himan for eight guests. Renowned national recording artist Eric Himan is a triple threat: Award-winning songwriter, nationally touring singer on guitar/piano, & host of the online cooking show Trial and Eric! Eric will come to your home and instruct you and your guests on preparing a featured dish. Then enjoy the meal while Eric serenades your guests for an intimate concert. This includes food and drink for eight guests and instruction, plus a 20minute concert. Date and time to be mutually agreed upon; must be used before Dec. 31, 2019. Donated by Eric Himan �Tulsa Opera Season Tickets TULSA(Opera An extravagant season of opera classics, with Bizet's Carmen and Puccini's Madama Butterfly, followed by a new production of Tobias Picker's 1996 opera Emmeline, to be performed in Oklahoma for the first time, and led by Mr. Picker in his opera-conducting debut. Donated by the Tulsa Opera �Beer tasting party for 20 guests with 3 course meal and their choice of 3 international beers at the White Lion Pub which has been a proud supporter of the LGBTQ+ community for more than 20 years. The White Lion Pub is a charming authentic English pub nestled in South Tulsa near 71st St. & S. Yale Ave. Enjoy traditional pub fare including Fish & Chips, Bangers & Mash, Steak & Mushroom Pie, Cottage Pie, Cornish Pastie, Welsh Rarebit, and more! Donated by Betty Southard �PalrnSprings Trip Five nights with two beautiful guc St rooms that sleep four available in Palm Springs. Access to the pool an incredible view of the mountains. Hosts Shane Albee and Dirk Hunter will provide a catered dinner party and serve as concierge. Hosts request winner contact them within 30 days of purchase and to use the stay by March 31, 2020. Includes 50,000 American Airlines miles. AmericanAirlines Donated by Shane Albee & Dirk Hunter and American Airlines � Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. 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] Gala Live Auction Items Subject The topic of the resource Live Auction Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Oklahomans for Equality Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource April 27th, 2019 2019 Gala live auction items https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/e6194a1fcdd872e2ae988322939bd65a.mp4 04f47b29876bd61eb562a8ae12ce3c29 Event A non-persistent, time-based occurrence. Metadata for an event provides descriptive information that is the basis for discovery of the purpose, location, duration, and responsible agents associated with an event. Examples include an exhibition, webcast, conference, workshop, open day, performance, battle, trial, wedding, tea party, conflagration. 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] Gala Logo Animation https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/3d0b5ce423d056a2da910e35dfa3cda1.png c9c0a28c23c6aacc76be15b751d8d083 https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/41d055b249fc8870ef03e8439527436c.mp4 c38bf7c2380b87230d10949cc8534df7 Moving Image A series of visual representations imparting an impression of motion when shown in succession. Examples include animations, movies, television programs, videos, zoetropes, or visual output from a simulation. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data MP$ Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 4 minutes 17 seconds Compression Type/rate of compression for moving image file (i.e. MPEG-4) MP4 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] Gala Lynn Riggs Performing Arts Award - Lucia Lucas Subject The topic of the resource Lucia Lucas Description An account of the resource World-renowned opera singer Lucia Lucas will be performing as "Don Giovanni" during Tulsa Opera's 2018-2019 season. her Performance will mark the first time a transgender person has been in a principal role on the operatic stage in the United States. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Oklahomans for Equality Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Oklahomans for Equality Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource April 27th, 2019 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Oklahomans for Equality https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/1ccf009f1d3b3c595c77081a7ef93784.PNG f82487d1b4c9683aa360b735dc6592ec https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/c212d15ffe49b89fd9f33fd2095243d4.mp4 4cd6003e0ff668c5edb5170347e3fb13 Moving Image A series of visual representations imparting an impression of motion when shown in succession. Examples include animations, movies, television programs, videos, zoetropes, or visual output from a simulation. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data iPhone 8 Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 4 minutes 39 seconds Compression Type/rate of compression for moving image file (i.e. MPEG-4) MP4 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] Gala Lynn Riggs Video Subject The topic of the resource Lynn Riggs (1899-1954), Oklahoma's Own Playwright and Poet, namesake for the Lynn Riggs Black Box Theatre at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center operated by Oklahomans for Equality. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Oklahomans for Equality Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource April 27, 2019 Description An account of the resource Lynn Riggs, Oklahoma's premier playwright, wrote most of his 25 full-length plays about his home state - stories of the people he knew in this childhood as they struggled to create new lives in a changing culture . Son of a part-Cherokee mother and pioneer father in Claremore , Lynn wished to introduce the public t the diverse people of the Plains Many of Riggs' early poems, The Iron Dish 1930, evoked the ambiance of Santa Fe, his favorite city. Later, more personal poems, This Book, This Hill, These People, 1982, often reflected a Native American view of life. His interests were in singing, playing guitar, and acting. After high school, as a young man with identity issues, Riggs signed on as a cattle puncher on a train bound for Chicago. then went to New York , where he played an extra in some early cowboy movies being filmed in the Bronx. By 1920, he was in Hollywood, working as a film extra. Between film jobs, as he read proof for the Los Angeles Times, a disaster brought him a windfall . In 1928, Riggs' talents earned him a Guggenheim Fellowship to work for a year in Franc e. It freed him from money worries and gave him peace to write his most famous play, Green Grow the Lilacs. The Theatre Guild produced it on Broadway in 1931, featuring many of the old folk songs from Lynn's childhood that he loved. The same group revived it on Broadway in 1943, substituting contemporary music by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein and the new title, Oklahoma!. It broke all records and continues to be produced across the U.S. and around the world. He continued to write all his years, and to encourage aspiring writers. He supported amateur theatre groups wherever he could believing that they would shape the future of American theatre . He died of lung cancer in New York in 1954. -By Phyllis Cole Braunl ich, author of Haunted by Home: The life and letters of Lynn Riggs, 1988, and "R. Lynn Riggs," Dictionary of literary Biography, Native American Writers Volume, 1996, pp. 249-258. On February 10, 2018, Oklahomans for Equality, Dennis Neill & John Southard and the Charles & Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation dedicated the Lynn Riggs Theatre within the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center . Tonight we present the inaugural Lynn Riggs Performing Arts Award. 2019 Gala Lynn Riggs Lynn Riggs Theatre https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/5f3295bcf1370fa9de02dcc6abad921e.pdf b4aeace7f359b00ce97a9684db0d25aa PDF Text Text Paul Allen Gala Chair �Toby Jenkins CEO / Executive Director of Oklahomans for Equality �Sheena Grewal President board of Director �� 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 Paul Allen Gala Chair Toby Jenkins CEO / Executive Director of Oklahomans for Equality Sheena Grewal President board of Director Save the Date 40th Anniversary Equality Gala April 25th, 2020 2019 Tulsa Pride May 31st – Festival Opens and the Rainbow 5k run ICONA POP Concert June 1st - Festival continues Leonardo Martinez Leigh Ashley Parade June 2nd Pride at Guthrie Green 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] Gala Presentation Powerpoint Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource May 31, 2019 - April 25, 2020 Subject The topic of the resource 2019 Pride Gala and Festival Board Presentation Powerpoint Description An account of the resource A Powerpoint presentation regarding the Oklahomans for Equality (OKEQ) 40th Annual Pride Gala on April 25, 2020 and 2019 Pride Festival taking place between May 31 and June 2, 2019. Also features 3 contributing staff members: Gala Chair Paul Allen, CEO/Executive Director of Oklahomans for Equality (OKEQ) Toby Jenkins, and President of the Board of Directors Sheena Grewal; 5 pages total. 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Examples include animations, movies, television programs, videos, zoetropes, or visual output from a simulation. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data MP4 Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 3 minutes 21 seconds Compression Type/rate of compression for moving image file (i.e. MPEG-4) MP4 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] Gala Rev. Russell Bennett Spiritual Inclusion Award Subject The topic of the resource Aliye Shimi Description An account of the resource Aliye Shimi is the Executive Director of Tulsa Metropolitan Ministry and one of the founders of Muslims for Mercy, a progressive charitable organization where Tulsa Muslims serve the community including providing turkey for the Equality Center's annual Thanksgiving Dinner. Aliye helped organize a vigil after the Pulse Nightclub Shootings and invited the LGBTQ community to the Mosque for dinner. 2019 Gala Aliye Shimi Rev. Russell Bennett Spiritual Inclusion Award https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/49f02c1d00ba03bb1623a0f1b89f7331.pdf b433113896136a58ff1a9f47a45b14c0 PDF Text Text �Ruby Sponsors Charles & Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation Dennis Neill & John Southard George Kaiser Family Foundation �Amber Sponsors Coretz Family Foundation Cresap Family Foundation Dan Burnstein & Martin Martinez �Amber Sponsors Dr. Richard & Debra Gordon Family Justin Mahood and Justin Williams Sanford & Irene Burnstein Family Foundation �Beryl Sponsors American Airlines Anne & Henry Zarrow Foundation Dr. Al Carlozzi & Renee Marshall �Beryl Sponsors Joe Hukills ONE Gas Williams �Emerald Sponsors AEP/PSO Anonymous Bank of Oklahoma Barbara Abercrombie & Tery DeShong Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Oklahoma Cox Danny Thomason, DO & Matthew Lemon with Rose Potts & Michael Potts �Emerald Sponsors Darci Hazelwood, DO with Charles Pearce & Gary Meadows H.O.P.E. Kelly Kirby, CPA, PC Kelly Kushnerick & Andrew Tankersley ONEOK Osage Casino OU Tulsa �Emerald Sponsors Ryan Choplin & Damon Hendricks Sharon Kimberlin with Michael Pickens, DO & Corey Thompson Stuart Ashworth & Moises Echeverria The Grewal Family Dr. Tim Cole & Chance Phillips �Sapphire Sponsors All Souls Unitarian Church Council Oak Men's Chorale Direct Energy Fellowship Congregational UCC Jane Wiseman & Jim Hodges Kirk Holt Kris Wilmes & Dusty Gross �Sapphire Sponsors Nancy & Joe McDonald Nicole Carrington Paul Harrison Phillips 66 - PRIDE66 Oklahoma State University Division of Institutional Diversity �Sapphire Sponsors Tulsa Metropolitan Ministry Ruth Nelson S.A.G.E. Tulsa Sheryl & John Boone Theresa & Melissa Fletcher-Leach Tulsa Area Prime Timers Yellow Brick Road �Amethyst Sponsors Barefoot Wine Jason McVicker & Justin Clary Jim Bratton & Drew Tait Marylyn Tippeconnic Peter & Jill Wenger The Shimi Family Tulsa Community College Ty Kaszubowski & Mike Keys William P. Murphy � 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 2019 Equality Gala oklahomans for equality Ruby Sponsors Charles & Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation Dennis Neill & John Southard George Kaiser Family Foundation Amber Sponsors Coretz Family Foundation Cresap Family Foundation Dan Burnstein & Martin Martinez Amber Sponsors Dr. Richard & Debra Gordon Family Justin Mahood and Justin Williams Sanford & Irene Burnstein Family Foundation Beryl Sponsors American Airlines Anne & Henry Zarrow Foundation Dr. Al Carlozzi & Renee Marshall Beryl Sponsors Joe Hukills ONE Gas Williams Emerald Sponsors AEP/PSO Anonymous Bank of Oklahoma Barbara Abercrombie & Tery DeShong Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Oklahoma Cox Danny Thomason, DO & Matthew Lemon with Rose Potts & Michael Potts Emerald Sponsors Darci Hazelwood, DO with Charles Pearce & Gary Meadows H.O.P.E. Kelly Kirby, CPA, PC Kelly Kushnerick & Andrew Tankersley ONEOK Osage Casino OU Tulsa Emerald Sponsors Ryan Choplin & Damon Hendricks Sharon Kimberlin with Michael Pickens, DO & Corey Thompson Stuart Ashworth & Moises Echeverria The Grewal Family Dr. Tim Cole & Chance Phillips Sapphire Sponsors All Souls Unitarian Church Council Oak Men's Chorale Direct Energy Fellowship Congregational UCC Jane Wiseman & Jim Hodges Kirk Holt Kris Wilmes & Dusty Gross Sapphire Sponsors Nancy & Joe McDonald Nicole Carrington Paul Harrison Phillips 66 - PRIDE66 Oklahoma State University Division of Institutional Diversity Sapphire Sponsors Tulsa Metropolitan Ministry Ruth Nelson S.A.G.E. Tulsa Sheryl & John Boone Theresa & Melissa Fletcher-Leach Tulsa Area Prime Timers Yellow Brick Road Amethyst Sponsors Barefoot Wine Jason McVicker & Justin Clary Jim Bratton & Drew Tait Marylyn Tippeconnic Peter & Jill Wenger The Shimi Family Tulsa Community College Ty Kaszubowski & Mike Keys William P. Murphy 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] Gala Sponsors Powerpoint Subject The topic of the resource 2019 Equality Gala Sponsors List Powerpoint Description An account of the resource A Powerpoint presentation listing the sponsors of the Oklahomans for Equality (OKEQ) 2019 Equality Gala, 13 pages total. Organized by tiers from highest to lowest: Ruby, Amber, Beryl, Emerald, Sapphire, and Amethyst. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Oklahomans for Equality (OKEQ) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2019 2019 2019 Gala Al Carlozzi ALL SOULS UNITARIAN CHURCH American Airlines Anne and Henry Zarrow Family Foundation Bank of Oklahoma Charles and Lynn Schusterman Foundation Cortez Family Foundation Council Oak Men's Chorale Council Oak Mens Cresap Family Foundation Dan Burnstein Dennis Neill Dennis R. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource [2019] Gala Video Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2019 https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/038cb18c43eb249d44fbe5b3f10ee212.jpeg 5ad18d8052bc96b96df473d0fda123a6 https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/fcdaa5c7f217b645c599e95b69270044.pdf 7added536cc48d16adc1e5567435c58c PDF Text Text Early Home for LGBTQ Movement in Tulsa From Vernon Jones on Facebook 10/4/19From Vernon Jones on Facebook 10/4/19 The home base of Tulsa's gay equal rights activist organizations was crushed into rubble and the rubble removed during the 50th Anniversary Year of Stonewall. I owned the structure during the 1970s. Tulsa Gay Alliance(TGA) was one of the many gay activist organizations that sprang up from coast to coast within a year after the Stonewall Riots in New York City June 28,1969. The house was the home base for all the gay activists' organizations for most of the decade of the 1970s including TGA,Tulsa's Gay Awareness Program (GAP), GAP's newsletter GAP RAP, and the Tulsa Caucus. Initial meetings of Tulsa Metropolitan Church (MCC)were also held there to provide those who needed a more friendly Christian faith church. Gay activism was out-of-the-question for most Tulsa gay men In 1969. They feared being outed and facing life-changing outcomes of total rejection by family,friends and employers. But five gay men gathered secretly for the first time in a small meeting room on the 3rd floor of the Tulsa City-County Main Library. Names, identification, or phone numbers were not exchanged for fear that Tulsa police might learn who the activists were. Meetings then moved to 1629 South Cincinnati.. The address of the building that police eventually labeled "a nest of queers". The rich gay rights history associated with the house is as interesting as some of the activists themselves were. One of Tulsa's activists had been a homeless teenager who was thrown out by his parents for being gay. He survived as a dishwasher and go-go boy at Stonewall Inn when the riots broke out. Two of the activists had been committed to mental institutions by their families because they were gay. One activist had been an emergency room nurse. Another was an honorably discharged veteran after serving In a highly classified career field. One was a black activist who singularly dared to publicly raise the issue of being gay to Tulsa's African American community. One had a law enforcement background. Another later became an ordained Priest-Pastor at Tulsa's St. Jeromes Angelican Church. President Herbert Walker Bush appointed one of the activists to be 28th recipient of the President's "1,000 Points of Light" award and medallion. Another activist received a Letter of Commendation from President Bill Clinton for his previous activism for equal gay rights Most of the activists had been abandoned by their families and churches. All the activists were as common as any except all were deeply committed to securing equal rights for themselves and others. 1 �The first activist group of TGA failed to enlist less than a dozen Tulsa gays and lesbians to join the effort to seek their equal rights. Being outed was too dangerous In the "City of Churches" and living in such anti-gay political and law enforcement environment. Dallas gays were not as shy as Tulsans were in 1972.They asked me and my companion as TGA organizers to lead Dallas' first and only gay "March" through the main downtown streets of the city. In 1974 the GAP RAP newsletter broke a story that Associated Press picked up. Newspapers around the country published their own articles about the Tulsa story. Tulsa local government recoiled from all the bad press. But, GAP and its GAP RAP had finally managed to get the attention and concern the group sought about the need for local government to address the abuse and discrimination Tulsa gays were experiencing from police and others. GAP's sister activist group of the Tulsa Caucus followed through with their part. Their appeals to Tulsa Human Rights Commission secured that Commission's attention. A Special Task Force was created by the Commission that included gay activists. Assertions of the Special Task Force eventually resulted in the Mayor declaring an Executive Order(EO). The EO prohibited discrimination of gays by businesses that had any relationship with the City such as licensing, approvals, agreements, etc. The EO was rescinded by the next Mayor James Inhofe after encouraged by the "Orange Juice Lady" Tulsa native Anita Bryant. Tulsa law enforcement's retaliation toward gay activists was harsh. The house of gay activists might have accurately been labeled a "nest of queers". The queer activist's certainly 'hatched' their plans there. I was the activists who was falsely labeled as being associated with "organized crime" and targeted by the RICO Act(racketeering). But, the accusations were debunked by an IRS investigation. The entire contents of the Tulsa Caucus were striped by unknown persons. I and my partner experienced relentless police harassment likely Intended to intimidate or drive us out of the city. We were stopped, detained, and harassed repeatedly for no valid reason. The stops were so numerous they became was a subject of jokes to police dispatchers. The black activist(my partner) was the easiest target by police He was arrested 3 times. One arrest resulted in a ten day work assignment. Another bogus charge was dismissed in court. The third was ruled as "Unconstitutional" by the Oklahoma Supreme Court and dismissed. My employer attempted to fire me due to my sexual orientation and activism. My partner and I began to receive frequent threats of violence. A night-time brick enclosed in a sack of burning substance crashed through one of the house's windows seriously jeopardizing the lives of the sleeping residents. The house that became the home base of gay activists in the historic Maplewood District had been built in the early 1900s during the oil boom. Due to the dryness and flammability of the near 70 year old wooden structure, the terrorist's act would have 2 �burned to the ground within minutes. It would have likely trapped residents on the second story if the fire had not been detected immediately. I vacated all the activists "nesters" and renters. I then sold the property at a loss to end Its being a serious endangerment to residents because it was the home base of the activist's groups. The "nest of queers" had its own interesting history that preceded the struggle for gay equal rights. There was a weird, weird, sense of strange quality about the house. Residents and visitors alike believed "spirits" were present. Others claimed they witnessed unexplained and unnerving sights. There were suspicions expressed by persons who were not in a position to know things that proved accurate after being investigated. There was evidence that a murder may have occurred on the property years previously. Two persons who were known to have been present in the house multiple times before they were In fact actually murdered elsewhere. Gay Tulsans had valid reasons for not wanting to be outed in the 1970s. But significant advances associated with the house at 1629 South Cincinnati Avenue in Tulsa began making a difference. Gay Tulsans began to regain their courage. The new decade presented new challenges. Gays began to revel -- RECKLESSLY -- in their new sense of emerging freedoms. The 1980's decade was the one of HIV and AIDS. But new and effective support organizations in Tulsa were created and dealt with It. The "nest of queers" Is now gone. But the details of its rich history, secrets, and personal knowledge of the details of events and activists who contributed so much to help secure equal rights for Tulsa's LGBTQ and HIV/AIDS communities still resides In the hundreds and hundreds of hours of notes, audio, video, and printed records I preserved over the years and written about in my book. The home base of Tulsa's gay equal rights activist organizations was crushed into rubble and the rubble removed during the 50th Anniversary Year of Stonewall. I owned the structure during the 1970s. Tulsa Gay Alliance(TGA) was one of the many gay activist organizations that sprang up from coast to coast within a year after the Stonewall Riots in New York City June 28,1969. The house was the home base for all the gay activists' organizations for most of the decade of the 1970s including TGA,Tulsa's Gay Awareness Program (GAP), GAP's newsletter GAP RAP, and the Tulsa Caucus. Initial meetings of Tulsa Metropolitan Church(MCC)were also held there to provide those who needed a more friendly Christian faith church. Gay activism was out-of-the-question for most Tulsa gay men in 1969. They feared being outed and facing life-changing outcomes of total rejection by family,friends and employers. But five gay men gathered secretly for the first time in a small meeting room on the 3rd floor of the Tulsa City-County Main Library. Names, identification, or phone numbers were not exchanged for fear that Tulsa police might learn who the activists were. Meetings then moved to 1629 South Cincinnati.. The address of the building that police eventually labeled "a nest of queers". The rich gay rights history associated with the house is as interesting as some of the activists themselves were. 3 �One of Tulsa's activists had been a homeless teenager who was thrown out by his parents for being gay. He survived as a dishwasher and go-go boy at Stonewall Inn when the riots broke out. Two of the activists had been committed to mental Institutions by their families because they were gay. One activist had been an emergency room nurse. Another was an honorably discharged veteran after serving in a highly classified career field. One was a black activist who singularly dared to publicly raise the issue of being gay to Tulsa's African American community. One had a law enforcement background. Another later became an ordained Priest-Pastor at Tulsa's St. Jeromes Angelican Church. President Herbert Walker Bush appointed one of the activists to be 28th recipient of the President's "1,000 Points of Light" award and medallion. Another activist received a Letter of Commendation from President Bill Clinton for his previous activism for equal gay rights Most of the activists had been abandoned by their families and churches. All the activists were as common as any except all were deeply committed to securing equal rights for themselves and others. The first activist group of TGA failed to enlist less than a dozen Tulsa gays and lesbians to join the effort to seek their equal rights. Being outed was too dangerous in the "City of Churches" and living In such anti-gay political and law enforcement environment. Dallas gays were not as shy as Tulsans were In 1972.They asked me and my companion as TGA organizers to lead Dallas' first and only gay "March" through the main downtown streets of the city. In 1974 the GAP RAP newsletter broke a story that Associated Press picked up. Newspapers around the country published their own articles about the Tulsa story. Tulsa local government recoiled from all the bad press. But, GAP and Its GAP RAP had finally managed to get the attention and concern the group sought about the need for local government to address the abuse and discrimination Tulsa gays were experiencing from police and others. GAP's sister activist group of the Tulsa Caucus followed through with their part. Their appeals to Tulsa Human Rights Commission secured that Commission's attention. A Special Task Force was created by the Commission that included gay activists. Assertions of the Special Task Force eventually resulted In the Mayor declaring an Executive Order (EO). The EO prohibited discrimination of gays by businesses that had any relationship with the City such as licensing, approvals, agreements, etc. The EO was rescinded by the next Mayor James Inhofe after encouraged by the "Orange Juice Lady" Tulsa native Anita Bryant. Tulsa law enforcement's retaliation toward gay activists was harsh. 4 �The house of gay activists might have accurately been labeled a "nest of queers". The queer activist's certainly 'hatched' their plans there. I was the activists who was falsely labeled as being associated with "organized crime" and targeted by the RICO Act (racketeering). But, the accusations were debunked by an IRS investigation. The entire contents of the Tulsa Caucus were striped by unknown persons. I and my partner experienced relentless police harassment likely intended to intimidate or drive us out of the city. We were stopped, detained, and harassed repeatedly for no valid reason. The stops were so numerous they became was a subject of jokes to police dispatchers. The black activist(my partner) was the easiest target by police He was arrested 3 times. One arrest resulted in a ten day work assignment. Another bogus charge was dismissed In court. The third was ruled as "Unconstitutional" by the Oklahoma Supreme Court and dismissed. My employer attempted to fire me due to my sexual orientation and activism. My partner and I began to receive frequent threats of violence. A night-time brick enclosed in a sack of burning substance crashed through one of the house's windows seriously jeopardizing the lives of the sleeping residents. The house that became the home base of gay activists in the historic Maplewood District had been built in the early 1900s during the oil boom. Due to the dryness and flammability of the near 70 year old wooden structure, the terrorist's act would have burned to the ground within minutes. It would have likely trapped residents on the second story if the fire had not been detected immediately. I vacated all the activists "nesters" and renters. I then sold the property at a loss to end its being a serious endangerment to residents because it was the home base of the activist's groups. The "nest of queers" had its own interesting history that preceded the struggle for gay equal rights. There was a weird, weird, sense of strange quality about the house. Residents and visitors alike believed "spirits" were present. Others claimed they witnessed unexplained and unnerving sights. There were suspicions expressed by persons who were not in a position to know things that proved accurate after being investigated. There was evidence that a murder may have occurred on the property years previously. Two persons who were known to have been present in the house multiple times before they were in fact actually murdered elsewhere. Gay Tulsans had valid reasons for not wanting to be outed in the 1970s. But significant advances associated with the house at 1629 South Cincinnati Avenue in Tulsa began making a difference. Gay Tulsans began to regain their courage. The new decade presented new challenges. Gays began to revel - RECKLESSLY - in their new sense of emerging freedoms. The 1980's decade was the one of HIV and AIDS. But new and effective support organizations in Tulsa were created and dealt with it. 5 �The "nest of queers" is now gone. But the details of its rich history, secrets, and personal knowledge of the details of events and activists who contributed so much to help secure equal rights for Tulsa's LGBTQ and HIV/AIDS communities still resides in the hundreds and hundreds of hours of notes, audio, video, and printed records I preserved,over the years and written about in my book. f .» t A V \ txi.k 1. : J • A 6 � 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 [Collection] Oklahoma LGBT+ History Description An account of the resource Physical Media: Digital Media: Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. 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] Home of Early LGBTQ Movement in Tulsa Description An account of the resource Posted by Vernon Jones on Facebook November 4, 2019 Tulsa Gay Alliance Tulsa Gay Awareness Program Tulsa Gay Caucus Vernon Jones 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 Physical Media: Box 7, Folder 7 - Dr. Leisa Meyer Program Box 7, Folder 8 - Interviewees Materials, Original Series 2003-2007 Digital Media: 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] Laura Belmonte Interview Subject The topic of the resource Laura Belmonte OSU Diverse Sexuality and Gender in Oklahoma Oral History Project Interview from February 13, 2019 Description An account of the resource Laura was interviewed on February 13, 2019, by Oklahoma State University as part of its Diverse Sexuality and Gender Oral History Project. A copy of the OSU transcript is on file at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center for on-site research. Born in New York, Laura attended the University of Georgia and finished a graduate program in American History at the University of Virginia. In 1996 she joined the faculty 7 at Oklahoma State University as an assistant professor of history and became head of the history department at OSU. For six years starting in 2003, she served on the board and then as president of Oklahomans for Equality and its predecessor, Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights. Later, she joined the national board of The Equality Network and founded The Equality Network. In 2019, she became dean of the Liberal Arts and Human Sciences College at Virginia Tech. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Laura Belmonte, Angus Henderson, Micki White, Dennis Neill Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource February 13, 2019 2019 Angus Henderson available at Center Diverse Sexuality and Gender in Oklahoma Oral History Project Equality Network interview Laura A. Belmonte Laura Belmonte Micki White OkEq Oklahoma Oral History Research Program Oklahoma State University Oklahoma State University (OSU) Oklahoma State University Archives Oklahomans for Equality Oklahomans for Equality (OKEQ) oral history oral history interview Oral History Project oral history transcript OSU OSU Archives OSU Diverse Sexuality and Gender in Oklahoma Oral History Project TOHR transcript Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR) https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/1385f257c67d4bb7a68f2b7c3d8fd231.pdf 58fbcbe38499f751aa65aa2d02a1e42e PDF Text Text Best of Broadway! 1 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Best-of-Broadway-.html?soid=11... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews October 15th, 2019 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! Third Thursdays in the Rainbow Room Thursday, October 17, 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Best of Broadway…and Other Exaggerations is a delightful compilation of some of the most beloved tunes every performed on the great white way. The talented cast takes the audience on a sometimes hilarious and sometimes sentimental journey, offering important moments from more than a dozen Tony Award winning Broadway musicals. This cabaret-styled 4/24/26, 5:15 PM �Best of Broadway! 2 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Best-of-Broadway-.html?soid=11... performance features members of Tulsa’s theater and entertainment scene, Sam Briggs, Kara Staiger, Denise Hoey, and Mike DeMarco, while Christy Stalcup lights up the keys. With music from "A Chorus Line" to "Hello Dolly," with moments from "Cabaret," "Man of La Mancha," and many more, this show has something for everyone who loves Broadway music. Ctlmlntf IA> Third ThUndilY at l.Ynn 1211!fl Theater on {)d.()ber 17th 131:~T Of' 13~O.Al)W.A,-,...and Other l:xaaaerations featu..-lnlf Venlse tit)eY9 Sam 1?..-lltlfS9 and ~a..-a Stalare..wllh lhe Ch..-lsb' §I.ala.IP Cflmoo Tickets Alphabet Soup: OUT of the Can October 18 - October 20 Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Leadership Lock-In 2019 will bring together LGBTQ+ youth in YOUTH LEADERSHIP middle school and high school from across the state to LOCK-IN AT THE socialize, develop leadership skills, and to have a great time! EQUALITY CENTER Throughout the lock-In, youth will have the unique opportunity to build partnerships, learn new skills, and develop leadership skills to impact their community. Who Should Attend? Youth: Youth in grades 6 through 12 who identify as LGBTQ+ who also have an interest in connecting with, and impacting their community. What Will We Do? Youth will participate in interactive workshops focusing on leadership development, community impact, and self-expression. There will be informative and motivating keynote speakers, lots of fun activities, entertainment, and a silent disco! Some activities will be held at alternate locations such as Youth Services of Tulsa. Staff and volunteers will be responsible for transporting youth to alternate sites. For more information about registration, call the Equality Center at 918-743-4297. 4/24/26, 5:15 PM �Best of Broadway! 3 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Best-of-Broadway-.html?soid=11... Registration Tulsa Native American Day We were honored to be a part of this historic holiday celebrating our indigenous community here in Oklahoma. Our Two Spirit leaders represented OKEQ in the parade. We are thankful for the love and support our community holds for our Two Spirit siblings. Walking in the Spirit EBA Mixer Wednesday, October 16, 6:00 p.m. Serenity Financial 508 W. Atlanta St. Broken Arrow, OK 74012 serenityfinancial.us Join Our Team Creating opportunities, income, security, and wealth. Serenity Financial will be hosting the Equality Business Alliance Mixer for October. Preparing for your financial future is one of the most important steps you can take in life. From tax-advantaged strategies to lifetime income solutions to protecting your lifestyle, we can help you create and enjoy the future of your dreams. We’re committed to keeping things simple and clear. We pride ourselves on providing you with quality information so you can make sound financial decisions. We tailor our recommendations around your specific goals to help create the peace of mind you deserve. Attend one of our events to discover more about what we do or connect with us one on one to figure out if we might be a good fit. POC Social at OkEq Friday, October 18, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street 4/24/26, 5:15 PM �Best of Broadway! 4 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Best-of-Broadway-.html?soid=11... Tulsa, OK 74120 EVERY TH/RO FRIDAY The People of Color Social Mixer focuses on celebrating, preserving and connecting POCs in the Tulsa LGBT+ community. Join us for drinks, food and fun! The POC events are scheduled the third Friday of each month. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 918 904 1869 MORRIS The OKEQ History Project Needs your Help Our History Project team has been working on archiving footage, artifacts, and newspaper clippings from 1980 to the present day. We have pieces of Oklahoma LGBTQ+ history that span forty years, but we need your help! Do you have old newspapers at your house that mention OKEQ? Do you have Pride shirts from 1999? Videos from past galas? Consider donating or loaning them to our history project so we can digitize and make our archive searchable to the public! OKEQ HISTORY PROJECT WE NEED YOUR HELP! ! ■ = ll- = ll-11 I - I I I I Bring any and all artifacts to the center! We are open 7 days a week from 9am-9pm! Visibly Imperfectly Perfect Tulsa Support Group Meeting Thursday, October 24, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 This is Visibly Imperfectly Perfect Tulsa very first meeting invite!!! We are so excited to bring people together to help each other LOVE the SKIN they are in!! LOVE the SKIN they are in!!!! Encouraging others keeps her encouraged as well! Our first meeting was so much fun!!!! We hope to see you there :) Active Shooter - How to Respond and Survive Sunday, October 27, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Learn strategies on how to survive an active 4/24/26, 5:15 PM �Best of Broadway! 5 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Best-of-Broadway-.html?soid=11... shooter situation. Profile of an Active Shooter: Per the Department of Homeland Security: An Active Shooter is an individual actively engaged in killing or attempting to kill people in a confined and populated area; in most cases, active shooters use firearms(s) and there is no pattern or method to their selection of victims This course will teach you how to prepare mentally and physically to deal with an active shooter situation at school, work or other public places. Name Change Clinic Wednesday, November 6, 5:30 p.m Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Oklahomans for Equality is hosting a name change clinic. We are focusing on those who are in progress of starting the name Change process as well as those who are interested in doing so in the near future. Joshua Payton will be our resource. Josh, has eight years experience as a practicing attorney and six years in the entertainment industry working for Celebrity Attractions. My desire is to apply my legal and business experience to serve at the Equality Center. I may not immediately know the answer to a question, but I pledge to walk in solidarity with those seeking clarity until we have an answer. MOREcolor Art Exhibition First Thursday Art Opening & Exhibit featuring OCRJ Thursday, November 7, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 The November Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) showcase and exhibit of local artists and will feature a show titled “Defending abortion access is an act of love”, beginning with a reception on Thursday, November 7th from 6-9pm and continuing throughout the month. The show begins with a reception on Thursday, November 7th from 6-9pm where there will be a door prize drawn of the artist’s work. The show continues throughout the month. f!GHl!Ne fOl AIOll!ON A(([\\ II AN AC1 Of LOVl. 4/24/26, 5:15 PM �Best of Broadway! 6 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Best-of-Broadway-.html?soid=11... Join the Oklahoma Call for Reproductive Justice and MOREcolor Art Exhibition to talk about reproductive freedom in 2019 and what it’s going to take from each and every one of us to ensure abortion remains accessible to all. This event will feature Oklahoma visual artist’s interpretations of the theme, “defending abortion access is an act of love,” as well as talks from local activists and opportunities to get involved. And of course since we are feeding the movement, enjoy dinner with us! Defending abortion access is an act of love. And we fight to defend that access because we care. We fight because we know that without the ability to control our reproduction we are less free. We fight because In 2019 the right to abortion has become less secure, and at this moment in history it is crucial that we stand together to defend our reproductive freedoms. We each have something uniquely powerful to lend this battle, and that’s why we’ve gathered artists, activists and students together to learn and to strategize together on how that message can change Oklahoma and ensure reproductive freedom. See more about OCRJ by clicking their link below: OCRJ.org Fresh Start Program: Transformative Self Care! Thursday, November 7, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 The brain child of Victoria James and cosponsored by Clary Sage College, Dennis R Neill Equality Center, Unity Tulsa, and Dynamite Conventions. The Fresh Start Program is designed give a hand-up to those who are going experiencing major life-changes through teaching self-care. No matter what is happening in your life … gender transition, divorce, or even just a much-needed change … The Fresh Start Program provides a judgment free and life-affirming environment so that you can build the best version of yourself through self-care and style. So, stop hating your mirror and stop waiting on the Fab Five to swoop in to make your life better. Join us for our free monthly classes, take control and give yourself the skills to stride into the future with confidence. November 7th - Hair Care and Styling Still looking for that perfect hairstyle? Need to update your look? Come check out our workshop where Clary Sage College's Cosmetology instructor will discuss proper hair care, styling and what styles and cuts look good for certain face shapes. Students and instructors will style hair of attendees and show what may work best for you. The first 20 Attendees will receive a free gift and samples (or for as long as supplies last). LEAD Together Class 2 • • • 4/24/26, 5:15 PM �Best of Broadway! 7 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Best-of-Broadway-.html?soid=11... LGBTQ+ Leadership Program _, ,1 1/ / / / ; Wednesday, November 20, 7:00 p.m Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 LEADTffi(;T~l;R Created in partnership with Oklahomans for Equality and Leadership Tulsa, LEAD Together LGBTQ+ Leadership Program Class 2 is now accepting applications! LEAD together is the only program in Oklahoma addressing LGBTQ leadership development. The six-month program includes an orientation, 8 day-long sessions, volunteer work for Tulsa Pride and networking opportunities. Applications are due by 5 p.m. November 15th, 2019. They can be found by clicking below. Registration Transgender Day of Remembrance - TDoR Wednesday, November 20, 7:00 p.m Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) is an annual observance on November 20 that honors the memory of those whose lives were lost in acts of anti-transgender violence. Additionally, during the week of November 12-19, people and organizations around the country participate in Transgender Awareness Week to help raise the visibility of transgender people and address the issues trans people face. This year we will be honoring those lost and celebrating their lives. 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 ---- . The Gender Diversity Health and 4/24/26, 5:15 PM �Best of Broadway! 8 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Best-of-Broadway-.html?soid=11... Social Experiences Survey (GHSE) Do you identify as transgender or any gender that is different from the sex you were assigned at birth? If so, we encourage you to participate in The Gender Diversity Health and Social Experiences Survey! This research will help support our understanding of the social, institutional, and healthcare needs of trans and gender nonbinary people. Participants will have the opportunity to vote for a trans-related non-profit organization. $300.00 will be donated to each of the two organizations with the most votes. We will not collect any identifying information from you. Complete Survey The Deaths of Sybil Bolton November 1st - 10th Lynn Riggs Theater 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 The Deaths of Sybil Bolton from the book by Dennis P. McAuliffe, Jr. adapted for the stage and directed by David Blakely November 1 & 2, 8 & 9 at 7:30PM November 9 & 10 at 2:00PM HTC Playwright-in-Residence Emeritus David Blakely returns to recount a shocking true-life piece of Oklahoma history: the Osage Oil Murders. Based on Dennis P. McAuliffe, Jr.’s 1990 nonfiction book The Deaths of Sybil Bolton, Blakely’s adaptation depicts a journalist uncovering lies, cover-ups, and murder on his quest for the truth: what exactly happened to his grandmother during the systematic reign of terror that killed an estimated 60-plus wealthy, full-blood Osage Native Americans in the 1920s? Blakely expands his four-time TATEwinning* one-act play Four Ways to Die into a full-length true-crime story from Oklahoma’s past, with an intimate look at how trauma, legacies, and lies are inherited. The Deaths of Sybil Bolton marks the latest Heller Theatre Company production that highlights plays centered on and brought to life by women and people of color. We are dedicated to supporting and magnifying the voices of the marginalized through these powerful and well-written works. *”Four Ways to Die” received four awards from the 2018 Tulsa Awards for Theater Excellence ceremony, including Outstanding Original Work, Outstanding Direction, Outstanding Ensemble, and Outstanding Properties. Tickets are on sale now: 4/24/26, 5:15 PM �Best of Broadway! 9 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Best-of-Broadway-.html?soid=11... Tickets Drag Poetics: A Writers Workshop with Matty Layne Glasgow Saturday, November 9, 12:30 p.m Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join us for a craft talk and workshop with poet and teaching artist Matty Layne Glasgow! This free public workshop will be held in the Goff Room at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Registration is required--sign up at the link in this event page. Drag queens queer gender & pageantry, embodying a performance of liberation on stage. A drag poetics considers the intersection of this artistry with both the written & spoken word. In this generative workshop, we will consider persona & form, the wig & reveal, as we embrace the deathtrap divas within us & craft our own sequined ditties. The Tulsa Little Pajama Jammy Jam Gala! Friday, December 6, 6:00 - 11:00 p.m Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join us for Tulsa Little Jam's first official fundraising Gala! And this isn't your typical fundraiser. It's the Tulsa Little Pajama Jammy Jam! That means we want you to come in your PAJAMAS! The goofier, the better! There will be a silent auction throughout the evening of amazing local arts and crafts and other items, amazing food by Joel Bein and Rub , drinks of all kinds, and, of course, live music throughout night. It's Tulsa Little Jam, after all! This is an ALL AGES event! So bring the family and get ready to have an amazing time! A percentage of all we raise will go to school music programs in Tulsa! See you December 6th! NextUp 907 S. Detroit Ave., Suite 210 4/24/26, 5:15 PM �Best of Broadway! 10 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Best-of-Broadway-.html?soid=11... Tulsa, OK 74120 (918) 442-2900 NextUp is a Tulsa-area initiative to support 18-to 24year olds in determining, "What’s your next?" That can mean getting your GED, enrolling in technical training, or finding a job. NextUp wants to help you forge your own path and achieve your goals. With our program, you will have access to free technical training and job placement assistance, as well as a variety of individual skill-building workshops, college advancement, career coaching, and other steps to better their lives. and . Whatever your goal is, NextUp is here to help and support you. Text "NextUp" to 31996 for more information. Joe and Nancy McDonald Library " When We Love Someone We Sing to Them: Cuando Amamos Cantamos" Find this selection and more by visiting the Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library. "A reclamation of the Mexican serenata tradition, follow the story of a young boy who asks his father if there is a song for a boy who loves a boy. When We Love Someone We Sing to Them reframes a treasured cultural tradition to include LGBTQ experience. In this book, we learn about the Mexican tradition of singing to family and loved ones through one boy who naturally assumes the tradition includes him and his experience. Watch a tradition expand as limitations are lifted to include everyone, all the way to remembering Xochipilli, the Mesoamerican deity of creativity, song, and dance. A perfect book to bring tradition and inclusion into the conversation and support our LGBTQ young ones in knowing that they belong and always have, while providing pride in both our Mexican heritage and our LGBTQ culture and history as families. A bilingual story with illustrations (English/ Spanish)" Equality Pride Store 4/24/26, 5:15 PM �Best of Broadway! 11 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Best-of-Broadway-.html?soid=11... New in the OkEq Pride Store: Fanny Packs or Sport Utility Belts Be sure to "Like" the OkEq Pride Store Facebook page to keep up with the new items and new sale items Counseling Services Allison IkleyFreeman Allison Ikley-Freeman, LPC Candidate is passionate about assisting individuals who are a part of the LGBTQIA+ community who experience a range of concerns and issues. Individual, youth, and adolescent counseling is available on a sliding fee scale based on income. You can make an appointment with Allison by calling 918-280-9645 . 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 sessions for 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. 4/24/26, 5:15 PM �Best of Broadway! 12 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Best-of-Broadway-.html?soid=11... 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. Regularly Scheduled Programming • LEGAL AID thi SERVICES OF = OKLAHOMA, INC. Lawyer in the Library 2nd Wednesday of each month 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 OkEq Board Meeting Monthly Meeting Thursday, November 14, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq 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 4/24/26, 5:15 PM �Best of Broadway! 13 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Best-of-Broadway-.html?soid=11... necessary. members. Daniel & Haley It's Complicated 1st & 3rd Monday of each month 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Coming Out Workshop 1st and 3rd Monday of every month 6:30 p.m. – 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 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 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 "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 . Sos 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 SECULAR ORGANIZATIONS FOR SOBRIETY SOS Group Mondays 7:00 p.m This open Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) Recovery and Sobriety Group meets every Monday at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more Intimate Partner Violence & Sexual Assault Survivor Support Group 2nd & 4th Thursday of 4/24/26, 5:15 PM �Best of Broadway! 14 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Best-of-Broadway-.html?soid=11... join in the discussion whether Lesbian, Gay, Bi, or Trans. Please contact ComingOut@OkEq.org or call 918-743-4297 . 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. Sa~e information, visit www.SOSTulsa.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. 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 Advocacy & Services for LGBTElders We refuse to be invisible SAGE Tulsa Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm "drop in for coffee" each month 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Partners of Trans*/NonBinary Individuals Support Group 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. The program is providing 4/24/26, 5:15 PM �Best of Broadway! 15 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Best-of-Broadway-.html?soid=11... SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan 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. 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 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. Community Partners health outreach prevention education, Inc. Workforce Oklahoma Access Point Open every day H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule Tuesday 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. Wednesday 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. Saturday 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. Workforce Oklahoma maintains a resource area at Testing provided by H.O.P.E. 4/24/26, 5:15 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/0dd1452e337071d5b9cc84cfb18c12b0.pdf 4065353e54947291390ed35414669962 PDF Text Text First Thursday Art Opening and Exhibit: Masks: 14 Visions 1 of 19 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/First-Thursday-Art-Opening-and-... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews July 31st, 2019 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! It was an Incredible Night!! Thank You So Much for your Support! The Raise the Roof Campaign has raised $67,649.00 in donations and pledges. We are so close to our $70,000 goal to repair the roof of the 4/24/26, 5:07 PM �First Thursday Art Opening and Exhibit: Masks: 14 Visions 2 of 19 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/First-Thursday-Art-Opening-and-... Dennis R Neill Equality Center! We are thankful for our generous donors that participated in our $14 for 14 years campaign and that attended our Raise the Roof Party on Saturday, July 27th. Will you help us with reaching our $70,000 goal? Additional funds will help us with other needed repairs due to water damage and ongoing capital needs. Help us restore our roof to continue our mission. Donate Here First Thursday Art Opening and Exhibit: Masks: 14 Visions” Thursday, August 1, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 The August Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center (621 E. 2nd Street in Downtown Tulsa) will feature an exhibit with a collaborative show titled “Masks: 14 Visions”, beginning with a reception on Thursday, August 1st from 6-9pm and continuing throughout the month. The show features 22 pieces by Tulsa artists working in a variety of two- and threedimensional media, including paints, ceramics, mosaic, fabric, wood and assemblage. 2019 - 2020 Season Sneak Peek Thursday, August 1, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 World Stage Theatre Company presents: A Season of Women as we commemorate the 100th Anniversary of Women’s Constitutional Right to vote. Every show tells a woman’s story. This Sneak Peek is a free event previewing every show in our season giving our audience a glimpse into the discoveries, unfoldings, nuances, chemistry, humor, and complicated lives of amazing women. This evening is set to entertain you, make you think and laugh in the company of old and new friends. Join us, be our guest for a night you won’t soon forget and purchase your tickets for our season opener, She Like Girls. 4/24/26, 5:07 PM �First Thursday Art Opening and Exhibit: Masks: 14 Visions 3 of 19 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/First-Thursday-Art-Opening-and-... Stay tuned to our social media for for more details. Please RSVP for this FREE EVENT. Light refrehments served free of charge. Wine and beer will be available for purchase. A Frie~ for ~/?a,~ ~h rr-uv ad, Mv ~~ 2 Y ar - 1991 - 2019 The Annual Fundrai er aturday ugu t3 201 9 ~ 6:00-9:00p.m. nter D nni ill qua lity 111 6214 t. Tu! a OK 74 120 pecial Mu ic by Barrett Lewi & ylvie Lynn Dinner: 20.00 Rib , hicken, & Veg tarian main di h Baked Bean ole law, Potato alad, & Al arrot up ak ! Li e Ent rtainment & Silent Auction - ll pr -: t:d t benefit the program which upp rt hundr d • f pd ow 1 r' Ii ing with HJ to b able to k p th ir b t fri nd at a -r 1 ial tim in th ir liv . ACA LGBT Healthcare Proposal We at Oklahomans for Equality are appalled by the Department of Health and Human Services proposed rule. This proposal would eliminate the LGBTQ+ 4/24/26, 5:07 PM �First Thursday Art Opening and Exhibit: Masks: 14 Visions 4 of 19 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/First-Thursday-Art-Opening-and-... protections under the Health Care Rights Law of the ACA and, as a result, access to care would become limited for the LGBTQ+ community, and there would be an increase in discrimination within the health care system. At the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center, we receive calls daily from people seeking LGBTQ+ friendly health care providers and, because the need is so high, we flood the friendly providers in town with new patients. We as a state cannot afford to lose the protections we have under the ACA, and we at Oklahomans for Equality urge the Department of Health and Human Services to withdraw this proposal. Let the Trump administration know what you think about this proposal. Submit a comment by following the link below. Submit LGBT Women's Network Happy Hour Monday, August 5, 5:30 p.m. R Bar and Grill Tulsa 4329 S. Peoria Ave. Tulsa, OK 74105 We're heading back to Brookside to see the R Bar crew again. If you've never had drinks on their perfect patio, you're in for a treat! Our monthly meetups are come & go gatherings for Tulsa women who identify as LGBTQ+. Allies are always welcome! If you would like to recommend a happy hour location, just send us a message on Facebook at LGBT Women's Network ! We’re interested to visit all LGBTQ+-friendly locations! Gay Men's Dinner Group Tuesday, August 6, 6:30 p.m. Biga Italian Restaurant 4329 S. Peoria Ave. Tulsa, OK 74105 bigaitalianrestaurant.com The reservations are under OkEq Men's Group. A head count is needed for the reservations. If you are coming please let us know by emailing GuysDineToo@gmail.com. Third Thursdays in the Rainbow Room Sorta Love Songs Thursday, August 15, 8:00 p.m – 10:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street 4/24/26, 5:07 PM �First Thursday Art Opening and Exhibit: Masks: 14 Visions 5 of 19 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/First-Thursday-Art-Opening-and-... Tulsa, OK 74120 Third Thursdays in the Rainbow Room lynn riggs theatre dennls r neill equality center 621 e 4th st thursday, august 15 - 8pm Get your Ticket Now Hate Crime Vandalism at the Equality Center On Monday, July 22nd, at 11:14 p.m. the Lynn Riggs Memorial Mural at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center, the home of Oklahomans for Equality, was vandalized, and under Oklahoma law, this is not classified as a hate crime. Lynn Riggs, a celebrated, gay playwright, was not silenced during his lifetime and we will not be silenced during ours. This is why we continue to fight and speak up against hate. 4/24/26, 5:07 PM �First Thursday Art Opening and Exhibit: Masks: 14 Visions 6 of 19 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/First-Thursday-Art-Opening-and-... Our Hours are Expanding! We're happy to announce that we are expanding our hours of service! Starting Monday, July 1st the Dennis R Neill Equality Center will open at 9:00 a.m. New Volunteer Shifts Available We will now be opening at 9:00 a.m. and are in need of volunteers from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. every day of the week. If you are interested in volunteering during this time, Please fill out our volunteer form here: Volunteer Form We Are Tulsa - Video Campaign Saturday, August 10, 9 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 111 E. M.B. Brady St. Tulsa, OK 74103 On Saturday August 10, 2019, from approximately 9a-4p, we will be filming a series of spots called 'We Are Tulsa' at the Guthrie Green. The spots are designed to showcase diversity in Tulsa and to promote goodwill, tourism, and culture. There will be one long form spot showcasing the wide range of diversity (Multi-Cultural, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, etc...) and then multiple individual spots showcasing more specific communities. The first scenes to be filmed will be our 'hero' bird's-eye-view of a large group of people holding a giant Tulsa flag; the following scenes will be individual 'portrait' shots of people. Please note: These spots were conceived by me alone and will be Directed/Produced by me with local crew. There is NO budget for this and we are not sanctioned by any specific department within Tulsa. Long story short, I believe Tulsa can be a place FOR EVERYONE and these spots are my contribution toward showcasing that potential. 4/24/26, 5:07 PM �First Thursday Art Opening and Exhibit: Masks: 14 Visions 7 of 19 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/First-Thursday-Art-Opening-and-... Please confirm your attendance through the form and we will contact you with your estimated filming time slots! (We will follow up with emails to all those who have signed up.) It is very important that you fill out the form so we can anticipate the number of people coming through one source. If you or anyone you know would like to be a part of this project, please fill out the following form: Register If you love Tulsa and would like to support this cause, please join us. And if you have any questions please feel free to send me a private message. Thank you!! Facebook Dads Hug Too and Alphabet Soup Hosting Car Maintenance, 101 Saturday, August 17, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Dads Hug Too will be joining Alphabet Soup on August 17th at 6:30 pm to talk with our youth about taking care of their cars. They will provide hands on learning for skills like changing a flat tire and checking your oil. Alphabet Soup, where all letters are welcome! This is the Facebook group for the Alphabet Soup youth group located in Tulsa. We will post about upcoming meetings, answer questions, and provide resources to our youth. Dads Hug Too is a grassroots movement. We do what dads should do: we teach life skills to LGBTQ+ people whose own dads wouldn't, and love them along the way. Investing in People Through Love and Life Lessons S.A.G.E. Summer Pool Parties Tuesday, Aug. 20, Sep. 17, 10:00 a.m. 1938 E. 55th Pl. Tulsa, OK 74105 Members should meet on Tuesday, June 18th at 9:30 a.m. at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center if they want to 4/24/26, 5:07 PM �First Thursday Art Opening and Exhibit: Masks: 14 Visions 8 of 19 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/First-Thursday-Art-Opening-and-... carpool to the 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 help people into the pool. If you would like to attend, please email alex.wade@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. EBA Mixer Wednesday, August 21, 6:00 p.m. OsteoStrong Tulsa 5940 S. Lewis Ave Tulsa, OK 74105 0 STE O (B) STRONG . OsteoStrong Tulsa will be hosting the Equality Business Alliance Mixer for August. OsteoStrong is a unique place where you can go to improve your overall health by focusing on the one thing we all have in common: a skeletal system. Grateful Day HIV Wellness Retreat Thurs day, August 22, 3 p.m. The Grateful Day Foundation is excited to announce the dates for this year’s HIV Wellness Retreat. The Grateful Day Foundation seeks to fill gaps in services in Oklahoma's HIV/ AIDS wellness community through collaboration with partner organizations, providing transportation to those in need, and hosting an Annual HIV Wellness Retreat. . ~':"!!.t'!Lsi x! c~, ~lGUTs ~1-0N£! 1 We are looking forward to another fun and informative retreat this year. This retreat is designed and planned around the needs of the clients we serve in our community. We will be hosting a number of workshops throughout the weekend as well as several fun things to do at the retreat. Don't forget to pay your retreat fees after filling out the registration form. Register Here Get your Ticket Now 4/24/26, 5:07 PM �First Thursday Art Opening and Exhibit: Masks: 14 Visions 9 of 19 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/First-Thursday-Art-Opening-and-... Voting begins for the 2019-2020 Board of Directors Saturday, August 31, 6:00 p.m. - September 7, 5:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 VOTE OKEQ VOTING MEMBERS CAN VOTE for your favorite candidates for the board of directors of Oklahomans for Equality. You can vote online or in person at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. VOTING MEMBERS are individuals who have donated $50 or more in the past 12 months to Oklahomans for Equality. 2019 Board of Directors Nominees Become a Member 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 ---- . The Last Five Years Friday, September 6, 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 An emotionally powerful and intimate musical about two New Yorkers in their twenties who fall in and out of love over the course of five years. The show's unconventional structure consists of Cathy, telling their story backwards while Jamie, tells their story chronologically; the two characters only meet once, at their wedding in the middle of the show. Friday, September 6 4/24/26, 5:07 PM �First Thursday Art Opening and Exhibit: Masks: 14 Visions 10 of 19 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/First-Thursday-Art-Opening-and-... Directed By: Kara Staiger Performed By: Claire Schroepfer & Travis Guillory Saturday, September 7 Directed By: Ryan Mahannah Performed By: Tylar Dougan, Austin Reid, & Catherine Simmons Sunday, September 8 Directed By: Jen Thomas Performed By: Kia Dorsey-Hightower & Nash McQuarters Friday, September 13 Directed By: Thomas Farnan-Williams Performed By: Kristen Simpson & Jacob Brockunier Saturday, September 14 Directed By: Rick Harrelson Performed By: Liz Hunt & Drew Rosene Sunday, September 15 Directed By: Meghan Hurley Performed By: Margaret Stall & Karlena Riggs Music Direction (all performances): Christy Stalcup Want to attend more than one performance? There's a discount for that! After you purchase one ticket, you will receive an e-mail confirmation with directions to receive a unique code for $5 each additional date you purchase. This is a not-for-profit production. Additional proceeds will be donated to performance volunteers and the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Click Below for Tickets: Tickets OKEQ Membership Annual Meeting Vegas Casino Night: Everybody is a Winner! Saturday, September 7, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 The evening will be filled with hor d'oeuvres, wine, a cash bar, and Vegas style entertainment alongside the best in Casino Games and big prize packages. The membership of Oklahomans for Equality will select their Board of Directors and hear the final results of the 4/24/26, 5:07 PM �First Thursday Art Opening and Exhibit: Masks: 14 Visions 11 of 19 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/First-Thursday-Art-Opening-and-... board election. This is a members-only event and you must be a voting member to attend. The voting membership is a $50.00 donation to Oklahomans for Equality. Become a Member MisFEST Saturday, September 14, 3:00 p.m. Guthrie Green 111 E. M.B. Brady St. Tulsa, OK 74103 MisFEST presented by Fowler Automotive is coming back better than ever on September 14, 2019 at Guthrie Green with KT Tunstall as our headliner! There will be food trucks, live and interactive art installations, vendors, and fantastic music. MisFEST is FREE with VIP ticket options for those who want a designated space on the back deck with a few other perks. LINEUP: 4:00 pm - Shoulda Been Blonde 4:50 pm - Yardbone 5:40 pm - Smoochie Wallus 6:30 pm - Bambi feat. Tea Rush 7:10 pm - Tea Rush 8:00 pm - Good Villains 9:00 pm - KT Tunstall Enid Pride Saturday, September 21, 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Garfield County Courthouse 100 W. Broadway Ave. Enid, OK 73701 Mark your calendars for the 10th annual Enid Pride celebration on Saturday, September 21, 2019! McAlester Pride Saturday, October 12, 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Chadick Park S. 3rd St & E. Chadick Ave. McAlester, OK 74501 - 5eE ~ 4/24/26, 5:07 PM �First Thursday Art Opening and Exhibit: Masks: 14 Visions 12 of 19 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/First-Thursday-Art-Opening-and-... Joe and Nancy McDonald Library EVIDENCE OF BEING Find this selection and more by visiting the Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library. " Evidence of Being: The Black Gay Cultural Renaissance and the Politics of Violence " " Evidence of Being opens on a grim scene: Washington DC’s gay black community in the 1980s, ravaged by AIDS, the crack epidemic, and a series of unsolved murders, seemingly abandoned by the government and mainstream culture. Yet in this darkest of moments, a new vision of community and hope managed to emerge. Darius Bost’s account of the media, poetry, and performance of this time and place reveals a stunning confluence of activism and the arts. In Washington and New York during the 1980s and ’90s, gay black men banded together, using creative expression as a tool to challenge the widespread views that marked them as unworthy of grief. They created art that enriched and reimagined their lives in the face of pain and neglect, while at the same time forging a path toward bold new modes of existence. At once a corrective to the predominantly white male accounts of the AIDS crisis and an openhearted depiction of the possibilities of black gay life, Evidence of Being above all insists on the primacy of community over loneliness, and hope over despair. " Equality Pride Store New in the OkEq Pride Store: Progress Pride Pins Stickers and Landyards 4/24/26, 5:07 PM �'.,~ i _: \ ;._,~ · ·J-) ,~, -,; ~I., ' •• ' ~~ _,. i•.::,:J·~~:-:-/-:. •·. .,., ,~ '·'•. - Whii# e ~ --+. -: \~ 13 of 19 , '''.· c-·i· You can make an appointment with Allison by calling 918-280-9645 . Allison Ikley-Freeman, LPC Candidate is passionate about assisting individuals who are a part of the LGBTQIA+ community who experience a range of concerns and issues. Individual, youth, and adolescent counseling is available on a sliding fee scale based on income. Allison IkleyFreeman and new sale items 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. OSU - Tulsa Counseling Services 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 S ara Griffey is an LPC Sara Griffey Facebook page to keep up with the new items Be sure to "Like" the OkEq Pride Store 4/24/26, 5:07 PM https://myemail.constantcontact.com/First-Thursday-Art-Opening-and-.. Counseling Services First Thursday Art Opening and Exhibit: Masks: 14 Visions ..!- �First Thursday Art Opening and Exhibit: Masks: 14 Visions 14 of 19 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/First-Thursday-Art-Opening-and-... Regularly Scheduled Programming • LEGAL AID thi SERVICES OF = OKLAHOMA, INC. Lawyer in the Library OkEq Board Meeting 2nd Wednesday of each month 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Monthly Meeting Thursday, August 15, 7:00 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. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members 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 It's Complicated 1st & 3rd Monday of each month 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Coming Out Workshop 1st and 3rd Monday of every month 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Are you planning to come out? Maybe you have just recently come out? "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/ 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 4/24/26, 5:07 PM �First Thursday Art Opening and Exhibit: Masks: 14 Visions 15 of 19 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 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 . https://myemail.constantcontact.com/First-Thursday-Art-Opening-and-... UnityTulsa or check the OkEq event calendar at http://www.okeq.org/ event-calendar.html . Sos interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 SECULAR ORGANIZATIONS FOR SOBRIETY SOS Group Mondays 7:00 p.m 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 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. Free Yoga Class at OkEq Mondays 5:45 - 6:45 p.m. Enjoy a free class! These 60-minute, free 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 4/24/26, 5:07 PM �First Thursday Art Opening and Exhibit: Masks: 14 Visions 16 of 19 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 Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan https://myemail.constantcontact.com/First-Thursday-Art-Opening-and-... information, visit siawso.org Children/Siblings of Trans*/NonBinary Individuals Support Group 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. Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. 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. 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 (First time interview required before attending) Email alex.wade@okeq.org The program is providing support, education and 4/24/26, 5:07 PM �First Thursday Art Opening and Exhibit: Masks: 14 Visions 17 of 19 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/First-Thursday-Art-Opening-and-... social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. Community Partners health outreach prevention education, Inc. EBA Directory The Equality H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule contacts, products and Workforce Oklahoma Access Point services, and also strengthens Open every day and expands our businesses, Workforce Oklahoma careers and community. maintains a resource area at Testing provided by H.O.P.E. the Equality Center that Testing Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, Tuesday 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. Wednesday 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. Saturday 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as Check www.okeq.org for step-by-step instructions on testing dates. how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. OkEq Staff Jose Vega Deputy Director Jose.Vega@okeq.org Alex Wade Medical Services Coordinator Alex.Wade@okeq.org 4/24/26, 5:07 PM �First Thursday Art Opening and Exhibit: Masks: 14 Visions 18 of 19 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/First-Thursday-Art-Opening-and-... Morgan Allen Center Coordinator Morgan.Allen@okeq.org Kao Morris Facilities Manager Kao.Morris@okeq.org Tracy Allen Special Projects/Library Tracy.Allen@okeq.org Krissy Dudley Administrative Manager Krissy.Dudley@okeq.org Toby Jenkins CEO/Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@okeq.org OkEq Board and Trustees Executive Committee Sheena Grewal - President Chris Brecht-Smith, Esq. - Vice President Marcia LaBooth Keesee - Secretary Paul Allen - Treasurer Darci Hazelwood, D.O. - Member at Large Board of Advisors Michael Farr Joann Frizell Andrew Gordon Jack Graham Bob Hanson, PharmD 4/24/26, 5:07 PM �First Thursday Art Opening and Exhibit: Masks: 14 Visions 19 of 19 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/First-Thursday-Art-Opening-and-... Dale Hogan Denise Reid Justin Ross Jeremy Stevens Board of Directors Laura Arrosmith, D.O. Allison Ikley-Freeman Chris Shoaf Al Triggs Robin VanMeter Will Vaughn 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 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. | Sun 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 4/24/26, 5:07 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/f509773566cdabbdad18c3e00dbc3d63.pdf 603f28d5b5dcaed393d7f6f45e6c078f PDF Text Text Third Thursdays in the Rainbow Room "Sorta Love Songs" 1 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursdays-in-the-Rainbow... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews August 6th, 2019 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! Third Thursdays in the Rainbow Room Sorta Love Songs Thursday, August 15, 8:00 p.m – 10:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 1 • 1 11t·1 •,rtf ·1111· J1r. 1 , • . 1it ·u1 • li1~.~a1mlii1u.~sGlays 1·n the Rainbow. Room ., 111!,,• iu 11~ 1 ' 11 .1 !nhllJ.! 1 • .1 u 1111·•• 1■ I •, •, ,_ . , 1' . •. . 1 ~ 11 ' e 1, :. • ., I ' 1 . ,Ir' ... 4/24/26, 5:08 PM �Third Thursdays in the Rainbow Room "Sorta Love Songs" 2 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursdays-in-the-Rainbow... (sorta) love songs lynn riggs theatre dennls r neill equality center 621 e 4th st thursday, august 15 - 8pm Get your Ticket Now We Are Tulsa - Video Campaign Saturday, August 10, 9 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 111 E. M.B. Brady St. Tulsa, OK 74103 On Saturday August 10, 2019, from approximately 9a-4p, we will be filming a series of spots called 'We Are Tulsa' at the Guthrie Green. The spots are designed to showcase diversity in Tulsa and to promote goodwill, tourism, and culture. There will be one long form spot showcasing the wide range of diversity (Multi-Cultural, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, etc...) and then multiple individual spots showcasing more specific communities. The first scenes to be filmed will be our 'hero' bird's-eye-view of a large group of people holding a giant Tulsa flag; the following scenes will be individual 'portrait' shots of people. Please note: These spots were conceived by me alone and will be Directed/Produced by me with local crew. There is NO budget for this and we are not sanctioned by any specific department within Tulsa. Long story short, I believe Tulsa can be a place FOR EVERYONE and these spots are my contribution toward showcasing that potential. Please confirm your attendance through the form and we will contact you with your estimated filming time slots! (We will follow up with emails to all those who have signed up.) It is very important that you fill out the form so we can anticipate the number of people coming through one source. If you or anyone you know would like to be a part of this project, please fill out the following form: Register 4/24/26, 5:08 PM �Third Thursdays in the Rainbow Room "Sorta Love Songs" 3 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursdays-in-the-Rainbow... If you love Tulsa and would like to support this cause, please join us. And if you have any questions please feel free to send me a private message. Thank you!! Facebook Voting begins for the 2019-2020 Board of Directors Saturday, August 31, 6:00 p.m. - September 7, 5:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 VOTE OKEQ VOTING MEMBERS CAN VOTE for your favorite candidates for the board of directors of Oklahomans for Equality. You can vote online or in person at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. VOTING MEMBERS are individuals who have donated $50 or more in the past 12 months to Oklahomans for Equality. 2019 Board of Directors Nominees Become a Member OKEQ Membership Annual Meeting Vegas Casino Night: Everybody is a Winner! Saturday, September 7, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 The evening will be filled with hor d'oeuvres, wine, a cash bar, and Vegas style entertainment alongside the best in Casino Games and big prize packages. The membership of Oklahomans for Equality will select their Board of Directors and hear the final results of the board election. This is a members-only event and you must be a voting member to attend. The voting membership is a $50.00 donation to Oklahomans for Equality. Become a Member It was an Incredible 4/24/26, 5:08 PM �Third Thursdays in the Rainbow Room "Sorta Love Songs" 4 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursdays-in-the-Rainbow... Night!! Thank You So Much for your Support! The Raise the Roof Campaign has raised $70,000 in donations and pledges to repair the roof of the Dennis R Neill Equality Center! We are thankful for our generous donors that participated in our $14 for 14 years campaign and that attended our Raise the Roof Party on Saturday, July 27th. Thank you for your support. We still have continuing repairs and value your ongoing contributions to the capital improvements campaign. Donate Here ACA LGBT Healthcare Proposal We at Oklahomans for Equality are appalled by the Department of Health and Human Services proposed rule. This proposal would eliminate the LGBTQ+ protections under the Health Care Rights Law of the ACA and, as a result, access to care would become limited for the LGBTQ+ community, and there would be an increase in discrimination within the health care system. At the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center, we receive calls daily from people seeking LGBTQ+ friendly health care providers and, because the need is so high, we flood the friendly providers in town with new patients. We as a state cannot afford to lose the protections we have under the ACA, and we at Oklahomans for Equality urge the Department of Health and Human Services to withdraw this proposal. Let the Trump administration know what you think about this proposal. Submit a comment by following the link below. Submit Dads Hug Too and Alphabet Soup LGBTQ+Yo~ Dennis R. Nelli • • ~ S:1"111nlitu t'aftt.ar 4/24/26, 5:08 PM �Third Thursdays in the Rainbow Room "Sorta Love Songs" 5 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursdays-in-the-Rainbow... Hosting Car Maintenance, 101 Saturday, August 17, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Dads Hug Too will be joining Alphabet Soup on August 17th at 6:30 pm to talk with our youth about taking care of their cars. They will provide hands on learning for skills like changing a flat tire and checking your oil. Alphabet Soup, where all letters are welcome! This is the Facebook group for the Alphabet Soup youth group located in Tulsa. We will post about upcoming meetings, answer questions, and provide resources to our youth. Dads Hug Too is a grassroots movement. We do what dads should do: we teach life skills to LGBTQ+ people whose own dads wouldn't, and love them along the way. Investing in People Through Love and Life Lessons S.A.G.E. Summer Pool Parties Tuesday, Aug. 20, Sep. 17, 10:00 a.m. 1938 E. 55th Pl. Tulsa, OK 74105 Members should meet on Tuesday, June 18th at 9:30 a.m. at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center if they want to carpool to the 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 help people into the pool. If you would like to attend, please email alex.wade@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. EBA Mixer Wednesday, August 21, 6:00 p.m. OsteoStrong Tulsa 5940 S. Lewis Ave 0 STE O (B) STRONG . 4/24/26, 5:08 PM �Third Thursdays in the Rainbow Room "Sorta Love Songs" 6 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursdays-in-the-Rainbow... Tulsa, OK 74105 OsteoStrong Tulsa will be hosting the Equality Business Alliance Mixer for August. OsteoStrong is a unique place where you can go to improve your overall health by focusing on the one thing we all have in common: a skeletal system. Grateful Day HIV Wellness Retreat Thurs day, August 22, 3 p.m. The Grateful Day Foundation is excited to announce the dates for this year’s HIV Wellness Retreat. The Grateful Day Foundation seeks to fill gaps in services in Oklahoma's HIV/ AIDS wellness community through collaboration with partner organizations, providing transportation to those in need, and hosting an Annual HIV Wellness Retreat. . R~'!!!i.'!LZ1 x! c:~, ~lGffTS .A1-0N£!, We are looking forward to another fun and informative retreat this year. This retreat is designed and planned around the needs of the clients we serve in our community. We will be hosting a number of workshops throughout the weekend as well as several fun things to do at the retreat. Don't forget to pay your retreat fees after filling out the registration form. Register Here Get your Ticket Now Visibly Imperfectly Perfect First Meetup Thursday, August 26, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 This will be the first meetup for this event. It is meant to be a social event and there will be food, drinks, and plenty of conversation! Visibly Imperfectly Perfect, VIP for short, is a group for anyone who has felt different because of their skin. We want to provide support and community for inexplicably unique people. This group started as a place for the vitiligo community but is open to anyone who could be considered unique. We are here to support one another in the skin we are in. This group is meant for anyone with: 4/24/26, 5:08 PM �Third Thursdays in the Rainbow Room "Sorta Love Songs" 7 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursdays-in-the-Rainbow... Vitiligo Poliosis Hair Congenital Nevus (Birthmark) Freckles Neurofibromatosis Albinism Dark Skin Light Skin Exfoliative Erythrodermatitis Waardenburg Syndrome Mastectomy Scars Eczema/Severe Dermatitis Psoriasis etc. Sexual Health and Risk Prevention: Sharp Class at the Equality Center Wednesday, August 28, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 SHARP stands for – Sexual Health and Adolescent Risk Prevention. Here are the program objectives: · Understand how HIV and STD’s are transmitted. · Identify incorrect HIV/STD myth’s. · Identify behaviors that place people at risk for contracting HIV/STD’s. · Develop sexual risk reduction strategies. · Learn how to communicate and negotiate with a partner. · Understand the risk of alcohol and drug use. · Improve attitudes for the future. · Develop long term sexual risk and alcohol use reduction goals. · Understand how decisions about engaging in risk behaviors today can affect life tomorrow, and further down the road. If you are between the ages of 12-24 please join us for Sexual Health and Risk Prevention class We will discuss STD’s and HIV infections, how to reduce your risk of getting them and pregnancy prevention. Why should you take the class? Learn about safer sex methods Get a $10 QuikTrip Gift Card (Only receive card if you complete entire class) Pizza and snacks during class New Volunteer Shifts Available I I 4/24/26, 5:08 PM �Third Thursdays in the Rainbow Room "Sorta Love Songs" 8 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursdays-in-the-Rainbow... We will now be opening at 9:00 a.m. and are in need of volunteers from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. every day of the week. If you are interested in volunteering during this time, Please fill out our volunteer form here: Volunteer Form our.Hours of ~ervice! Our Hours are Expanding! We're happy to announce that we are expanding our hours of service! Starting Monday, July 1st the Dennis R Neill Equality Center will open at 9:00 a.m. Hate Crime Vandalism at the Equality Center On Monday, July 22nd, at 11:14 p.m. the Lynn Riggs Memorial Mural at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center, the home of Oklahomans for Equality, was vandalized, and under Oklahoma law, this is not classified as a hate crime. Lynn Riggs, a celebrated, gay playwright, was not silenced during his lifetime and we will not be silenced during ours. This is why we continue to fight and speak up against hate. 4/24/26, 5:08 PM �Third Thursdays in the Rainbow Room "Sorta Love Songs" 9 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursdays-in-the-Rainbow... 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 . ---- First Thursday Art Opening: Featuring the work of Tami Smith Thursday, September 5, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 The September Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) showcase and exhibit will feature the works of Tami Smith, beginning with a reception on Thursday, September 5th from 6-9pm and continuing throughout the month. This body of work is all about texture. The works consist of highly textured acrylic paintings, using out of the ordinary materials and paper collage pieces which have applied texture through many layers of paint, many of which are covered with a layer of resin. Each piece has its own unique surface which draws the viewer in close to examine the layers of paint flowing over the hills and into the valleys of applied materials. Some artworks are painted with metallic paint, which allows the light to bounce off the texture from every angle. “The process of applying texture to a canvas, then watching the paint find its way through the crevices and cracks is quite rewarding for me. You could say some of my paintings, paint themselves – while I am able to watch as each painting transforms itself; that is what gives me joy. It's always a moment in time I get to experience - never to be repeated the same way twice; and because of the process in which I paint, no two paintings will ever be exactly the same. In creating each piece, I strive to construct in a way that will prompt questions of how it was produced.” “I have always loved to paint, create, explore, make, and transform; I have also always loved to share what I have learned with others. After decades of teaching graphic design and computer classes, I decided to start creating for myself. Along with the composition and color theory knowledge I have from teaching, I have learned many new and unique art techniques by studying with the best - world renowned artists and local artists, numerous online classes, 4/24/26, 5:08 PM �Third Thursdays in the Rainbow Room "Sorta Love Songs" 10 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursdays-in-the-Rainbow... and self-learning from a whole library of art books. After years of perfecting my techniques and style, I am now experiencing the greatest delight – having collectors of my art! The show begins with a reception on Thursday, September 5th from 6-9pm where there will be a door prize drawn of the artist’s work. The show continues throughout the month. The Last Five Years Friday, September 6, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 An emotionally powerful and intimate musical about two New Yorkers in their twenties who fall in and out of love over the course of five years. The show's unconventional structure consists of Cathy, telling their story backwards while Jamie, tells their story chronologically; the two characters only meet once, at their wedding in the middle of the show. Friday, September 6 Directed By: Kara Staiger Performed By: Claire Schroepfer & Travis Guillory Saturday, September 7 Directed By: Ryan Mahannah Performed By: Tylar Dougan, Austin Reid, & Catherine Simmons Sunday, September 8 Directed By: Jen Thomas Performed By: Kia Dorsey-Hightower & Nash McQuarters Friday, September 13 Directed By: Thomas Farnan-Williams Performed By: Kristen Simpson & Jacob Brockunier Saturday, September 14 Directed By: Rick Harrelson Performed By: Liz Hunt & Drew Rosene Sunday, September 15 Directed By: Meghan Hurley Performed By: Margaret Stall & Karlena Riggs Music Direction (all performances): Christy Stalcup Want to attend more than one performance? There's a discount for that! After you purchase one ticket, you will receive an e-mail confirmation with directions to receive a unique code for $5 each additional date you purchase. 4/24/26, 5:08 PM �Third Thursdays in the Rainbow Room "Sorta Love Songs" 11 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursdays-in-the-Rainbow... This is a not-for-profit production. Additional proceeds will be donated to performance volunteers and the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Click Below for Tickets: Tickets MisFEST Saturday, September 14, 3:00 p.m. Guthrie Green 111 E. M.B. Brady St. Tulsa, OK 74103 MisFEST presented by Fowler Automotive is coming back better than ever on September 14, 2019 at Guthrie Green with KT Tunstall as our headliner! There will be food trucks, live and interactive art installations, vendors, and fantastic music. MisFEST is FREE with VIP ticket options for those who want a designated space on the back deck with a few other perks. LINEUP: 4:00 pm - Shoulda Been Blonde 4:50 pm - Yardbone 5:40 pm - Smoochie Wallus 6:30 pm - Bambi feat. Tea Rush 7:10 pm - Tea Rush 8:00 pm - Good Villains 9:00 pm - KT Tunstall Enid Pride Saturday, September 21, 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Garfield County Courthouse 100 W. Broadway Ave. Enid, OK 73701 Mark your calendars for the 10th annual Enid Pride celebration on Saturday, September 21, 2019! McAlester Pride Saturday, October 12, 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Chadick Park S. 3rd St & E. Chadick Ave. McAlester, OK 74501 --------5 e 4/24/26, 5:08 PM �Third Thursdays in the Rainbow Room "Sorta Love Songs" 12 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursdays-in-the-Rainbow... The Gender Diversity Health and Social Experiences Survey (GHSE) Do you identify as transgender or any gender that is different from the sex you were assigned at birth? If so, we encourage you to participate in The Gender Diversity Health and Social Experiences Survey! This research will help support our understanding of the social, institutional, and healthcare needs of trans and gender nonbinary people. Participants will have the opportunity to vote for a trans-related non-profit organization. $300.00 will be donated to each of the two organizations with the most votes. We will not collect any identifying information from you. Complete Survey Joe and Nancy McDonald Library " This Book is Gay " by Juno Dawson Find this selection and more by visiting the Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library. "The book every LGBT person would have killed for as a teenager, told in the voice of a wise best friend. Frank, warm, funny, USEFUL." ―Patrick Ness, bestselling author Lesbian. Bisexual. Queer. Transgender. Straight. Curious. This book is for everyone, regardless of gender or sexual preference. This book is for anyone who's ever dared to wonder. This book is for YOU. There's a long-running joke that, after "coming out," a lesbian, gay guy, bisexual, or trans person should receive a membership card and instruction manual. THIS IS THAT INSTRUCTION MANUAL. You're welcome. Inside you'll find the answers to all the questions you ever wanted to ask: from sex to politics, hooking up to stereotypes, coming out and more. This candid, funny, and uncensored exploration of sexuality and what it's like to grow up LGBT also includes real stories from people across the gender and sexual spectrums, not to mention hilarious illustrations. You will be entertained. You will be informed. But most importantly, you will know that 4/24/26, 5:08 PM �Third Thursdays in the Rainbow Room "Sorta Love Songs" 13 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursdays-in-the-Rainbow... however you identify (or don't) and whomever you love, you are exceptional. You matter. And so does this book. One of The Guardian's Best Books of the Year "This egregious gap has now been filled to a fare-thee-well by Dawson's book..." - Booklist Equality Pride Store New in the OkEq Pride Store: Gender Traitor TShirts! Be sure to "Like" the OkEq Pride Store Facebook page to keep up with the new items and new sale items Counseling Services Allison IkleyFreeman Allison Ikley-Freeman, LPC Candidate is passionate about assisting individuals who are a part of the LGBTQIA+ community who experience a range of concerns and issues. Individual, youth, and adolescent counseling is available on a sliding fee 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 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. 4/24/26, 5:08 PM �Third Thursdays in the Rainbow Room "Sorta Love Songs" 14 of 20 scale based on income. You can make an appointment with Allison by calling 918-280-9645 . https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursdays-in-the-Rainbow... 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. 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 ----- Regularly Scheduled Programming • LEGAL A1n thi SERVICES OF = OKLAHOMA, INC. Lawyer in the Library OkEq Board Meeting 2nd Wednesday of each month 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Monthly Meeting Thursday, August 15, 7:00 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. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members 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 It's Complicated 4/24/26, 5:08 PM �Third Thursdays in the Rainbow Room "Sorta Love Songs" 15 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursdays-in-the-Rainbow... 1st & 3rd Monday of each month 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Coming Out Workshop 1st and 3rd Monday of every month 6:30 p.m. – 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 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 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 "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 . sos 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 SECULAR ORGANIZATIONS FOR SOBRIETY SOS Group Mondays 7:00 p.m 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 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 4/24/26, 5:08 PM �Third Thursdays in the Rainbow Room "Sorta Love Songs" 16 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursdays-in-the-Rainbow... call 918-743-4297 . Survivors of Incest Anonymous 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. 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 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 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. Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan Game Night 4/24/26, 5:08 PM �Third Thursdays in the Rainbow Room "Sorta Love Songs" 17 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursdays-in-the-Rainbow... 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. 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 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. Community Partners health outreach prevention education, Inc. H.O.P.E. 4/24/26, 5:08 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/3244258c6bd9a44078948f99f3950857.pdf 2db6b12abd379d0bb0cd9b571c15a7fe PDF Text Text Third Thursdays in the Rainbow Room "Sorta Love Songs" 1 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursdays-in-the-Rainbow... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews August 13th, 2019 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! Third Thursdays in the Rainbow Room Sorta Love Songs Thursday, August 15, 8:00 p.m – 10:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 1 • 1 11t·1 •,rtf ·1111· J1r. 1 , • . 1it ·u1 • li1~.~a1mlii1u.~sGlays 1·n the Rainbow. Room ., 111!,,• iu 11~ 1 ' 11 .1 !nhllJ.! 1 • .1 u 1111·•• 1■ I •, •, ,_ . , 1' . •. . 1 ~ 11 ' e 1, :. • ., I ' 1 . ,Ir' ... 4/24/26, 5:09 PM �Third Thursdays in the Rainbow Room "Sorta Love Songs" 2 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursdays-in-the-Rainbow... (sorta) love songs lynn riggs theatre dennls r neill equality center 621 e 4th st thursday, august 15 - 8pm Get your Ticket Now Voting begins for the 2019-2020 Board of Directors Saturday, August 31, 6:00 p.m. - September 7, 5:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 VOTE OKEQ VOTING MEMBERS CAN VOTE for your favorite candidates for the board of directors of Oklahomans for Equality. You can vote online or in person at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. VOTING MEMBERS are individuals who have donated $50 or more in the past 12 months to Oklahomans for Equality. 2019 Board of Directors Nominees Become a Member OKEQ Membership Annual Meeting Vegas Casino Night: Everybody is a Winner! Saturday, September 7, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 4/24/26, 5:09 PM �Third Thursdays in the Rainbow Room "Sorta Love Songs" 3 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursdays-in-the-Rainbow... The evening will be filled with hor d'oeuvres, wine, a cash bar, and Vegas style entertainment alongside the best in Casino Games and big prize packages. The membership of Oklahomans for Equality will select their Board of Directors and hear the final results of the board election. This is a members-only event and you must be a voting member to attend. The voting membership is a $50.00 donation to Oklahomans for Equality. Become a Member Dads Hug Too and Alphabet Soup Hosting Car Maintenance, 101 Saturday, August 17, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Dads Hug Too will be joining Alphabet Soup on August 17th at 6:30 pm to talk with our youth about taking care of their cars. They will provide hands on learning for skills like changing a flat tire and checking your oil. Alphabet Soup, where all letters are welcome! This is the Facebook group for the Alphabet Soup youth group located in Tulsa. We will post about upcoming meetings, answer questions, and provide resources to our youth. Dads Hug Too is a grassroots movement. We do what dads should do: we teach life skills to LGBTQ+ people whose own dads wouldn't, and love them along the way. Investing in People Through Love and Life Lessons S.A.G.E. Summer Pool Parties Tuesday, Aug. 20, Sep. 17, 10:00 a.m. 1938 E. 55th Pl. Tulsa, OK 74105 Members should meet on Tuesday, June 18th at 9:30 a.m. at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center if they want to carpool to the 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 help people into the pool. If you would like to attend, please email alex.wade@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. 4/24/26, 5:09 PM �Third Thursdays in the Rainbow Room "Sorta Love Songs" 4 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursdays-in-the-Rainbow... 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. EBA Mixer Wednesday, August 21, 6:00 p.m. OsteoStrong Tulsa 5940 S. Lewis Ave. Tulsa, OK 74105 0 STE O (B) STRONG . OsteoStrong Tulsa will be hosting the Equality Business Alliance Mixer for August. "OsteoStrong is a unique place where you can go to improve your overall health by focusing on the one thing we all have in common: a skeletal system." Our promise to you at OsteoStrong Tulsa: For your visit with us to be the best part of your day! We are passionate about this science. We are committed to lifelong learning and sharing that knowledge. We are invested in helping our clients excel. OsteoStrong is a unique place where you can go to improve your overall health by focusing on the one thing we all have in common: a skeletal system." Visibly Imperfectly Perfect First Meetup Thursday, August 26, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 This will be the first meetup for this event. It is meant to be a social event and there will be food, drinks, and plenty of conversation! Visibly Imperfectly Perfect, VIP for short, is a group for anyone who has felt different because of their skin. We want to provide support and community for inexplicably unique people. This group started as a place for the vitiligo community but is open to anyone who could be considered unique. We are here to support one another in the skin we are in. This group is meant for anyone with: Vitiligo Poliosis Hair Congenital Nevus (Birthmark) Freckles Neurofibromatosis 4/24/26, 5:09 PM �Third Thursdays in the Rainbow Room "Sorta Love Songs" 5 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursdays-in-the-Rainbow... Albinism Dark Skin Light Skin Exfoliative Erythrodermatitis Waardenburg Syndrome Mastectomy Scars Eczema/Severe Dermatitis Psoriasis etc. Sexual Health and Risk Prevention: Sharp Class at the Equality Center Wednesday, August 28, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 SHARP stands for – Sexual Health and Adolescent Risk Prevention. Here are the program objectives: · Understand how HIV and STD’s are transmitted. · Identify incorrect HIV/STD myth’s. · Identify behaviors that place people at risk for contracting HIV/STD’s. · Develop sexual risk reduction strategies. · Learn how to communicate and negotiate with a partner. · Understand the risk of alcohol and drug use. · Improve attitudes for the future. · Develop long term sexual risk and alcohol use reduction goals. · Understand how decisions about engaging in risk behaviors today can affect life tomorrow, and further down the road. If you are between the ages of 12-24 please join us for Sexual Health and Risk Prevention class We will discuss STD’s and HIV infections, how to reduce your risk of getting them and pregnancy prevention. Why should you take the class? Learn about safer sex methods Get a $10 QuikTrip Gift Card (Only receive card if you complete entire class) Pizza and snacks during class First Thursday Art Opening: Featuring the work of Tami Smith Thursday, September 5, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 4/24/26, 5:09 PM �Third Thursdays in the Rainbow Room "Sorta Love Songs" 6 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursdays-in-the-Rainbow... 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 The September Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) showcase and exhibit will feature the works of Tami Smith, beginning with a reception on Thursday, September 5th from 6-9pm and continuing throughout the month. This body of work is all about texture. The works consist of highly textured acrylic paintings, using out of the ordinary materials and paper collage pieces which have applied texture through many layers of paint, many of which are covered with a layer of resin. Each piece has its own unique surface which draws the viewer in close to examine the layers of paint flowing over the hills and into the valleys of applied materials. Some artworks are painted with metallic paint, which allows the light to bounce off the texture from every angle. “The process of applying texture to a canvas, then watching the paint find its way through the crevices and cracks is quite rewarding for me. You could say some of my paintings, paint themselves – while I am able to watch as each painting transforms itself; that is what gives me joy. It's always a moment in time I get to experience - never to be repeated the same way twice; and because of the process in which I paint, no two paintings will ever be exactly the same. In creating each piece, I strive to construct in a way that will prompt questions of how it was produced.” “I have always loved to paint, create, explore, make, and transform; I have also always loved to share what I have learned with others. After decades of teaching graphic design and computer classes, I decided to start creating for myself. Along with the composition and color theory knowledge I have from teaching, I have learned many new and unique art techniques by studying with the best - world renowned artists and local artists, numerous online classes, and self-learning from a whole library of art books. After years of perfecting my techniques and style, I am now experiencing the greatest delight – having collectors of my art! The show begins with a reception on Thursday, September 5th from 6-9pm where there will be a door prize drawn of the artist’s work. The show continues throughout the month. The Last Five Years Friday, September 6, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 An emotionally powerful and intimate musical about two New Yorkers in their twenties who fall in and out of love over the course of five years. The show's unconventional structure consists of Cathy, telling their story backwards while Jamie, tells their story chronologically; the two characters only meet once, at their wedding in the middle of the show. Friday, September 6 Directed By: Kara Staiger Performed By: Claire Schroepfer & Travis Guillory 4/24/26, 5:09 PM �Third Thursdays in the Rainbow Room "Sorta Love Songs" 7 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursdays-in-the-Rainbow... Saturday, September 7 Directed By: Ryan Mahannah Performed By: Tylar Dougan, Austin Reid, & Catherine Simmons Sunday, September 8 Directed By: Jen Thomas Performed By: Kia Dorsey-Hightower & Nash McQuarters Friday, September 13 Directed By: Thomas Farnan-Williams Performed By: Kristen Simpson & Jacob Brockunier Saturday, September 14 Directed By: Rick Harrelson Performed By: Liz Hunt & Drew Rosene Sunday, September 15 Directed By: Meghan Hurley Performed By: Margaret Stall & Karlena Riggs Music Direction (all performances): Christy Stalcup Want to attend more than one performance? There's a discount for that! After you purchase one ticket, you will receive an e-mail confirmation with directions to receive a unique code for $5 each additional date you purchase. This is a not-for-profit production. Additional proceeds will be donated to performance volunteers and the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Click Below for Tickets: Tickets Rise Up Singing - Summer Songfest at the Synagogue Sunday, August 25, 5:45 p.m. The Synogogue 1719 S. Owasso Tulsa, OK 74120 Congregation B’nai Emunah invites the whole community to “Rise Up Singing,” a participatory songfest featuring roots, folk, and Americana in live performance. The event will take place on Sunday evening, August 25, at 7:00 p.m. The concert is free and open to the public, and no reservations are necessary. An optional meal of authentic kosher deli will take place at 5:45 p.m. Those who’d like to reserve a place for dinner should call (918) 4/24/26, 5:09 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/f27ce9e3e68e077356ac7ec201fea9f3.pdf 2be18aca37e04b7240311517f6959026 PDF Text Text We Are Proud of the City of Tulsa for Making this Stand for Equality! 1 of 22 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/We-Are-Proud-of-the-City-of-Tuls... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews August 19th, 2019 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! We Are Proud of the City of Tulsa for Making this Stand for Equality! On the 20th anniversary of the creation of the transgender flag, Oklahomans for Equality applauds Mayor GT Bynum and Tulsa’s City Councilors for their commitment to the protection of 4/24/26, 5:09 PM �We Are Proud of the City of Tulsa for Making this Stand for Equality! 2 of 22 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/We-Are-Proud-of-the-City-of-Tuls... transgender people in the city of Tulsa. On Monday, August 19th, 2019, Mayor GT Bynum signed an executive order, adding gender identity and expression to the City of Tulsa’s employee non-discrimination policy. This is a monumental moment for this city, and according to Mayor Bynum, “Tulsa aims to be a globally-competitive, world-class place of employment...and committed to being a leader in areas of equity, diversity, and inclusion, essential to recruiting, developing, and retaining a competent and committed workforce. ” Oklahomans for Equality is thankful for the support of our Mayor and City Councilors on this important issue. We will continue the work to ensure protections for LGBTQ+ Tulsans and our community across the state. Dr. Laura Arrowsmith, Board of Directors at OkEq: “The Trump Administration is trying to say it is acceptable to fire people for being transgender. It is fantastic and encouraging that Mayor Bynum is insightful and brave enough to do the right thing by issuing this proclamation.” Krissy Dudley, Administrative Manager at OkEq: “I truly hope that this sets a precedent for our employers in the Tulsa area to do the same. Trans people work just as hard as other employees and deserve these equal protections. Just like everyone else, we want to live productive lives and provide for our families.” Nancy McDonald, PFLAG Tulsa: “ PFLAG Tulsa applauds the Tulsa City Council and Mayor GT Bynum of Tulsa in continuing to include all of our citizens as we work towards a more integrated community.” Alex Wade, Medical Services Coordinator at OkEq: “My heart has been heavy with each passing announcement from our current presidential administration. With the recent call for the supreme court to permit discrimination of transgender employees, Mayor Bynum’s choice to stand with the transgender community is a brave step forward for equality.” EBA Mixer Wednesday, August 21, 6:00 p.m. OsteoStrong Tulsa 5940 S. Lewis Ave. Tulsa, OK 74105 0 STE O (B) STRONG . OsteoStrong Tulsa will be hosting the Equality Business Alliance Mixer for August. "OsteoStrong is a unique place where you can go to improve your overall health by focusing on the one thing we all have in common: a skeletal system." Our promise to you at OsteoStrong Tulsa: For your visit with us to be the best part of your day! We are passionate about this science. We are committed to lifelong learning and sharing that knowledge. We are invested in helping our clients excel. OsteoStrong is a unique place where you can go to improve your overall health by focusing on the one thing we all have in common: a skeletal system." 4/24/26, 5:09 PM �We Are Proud of the City of Tulsa for Making this Stand for Equality! 3 of 22 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/We-Are-Proud-of-the-City-of-Tuls... Voting begins for the 2019-2020 Board of Directors Saturday, August 31, 6:00 p.m. - September 7, 5:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 VOTE OKEQ VOTING MEMBERS CAN VOTE for your favorite candidates for the board of directors of Oklahomans for Equality. You can vote online or in person at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. VOTING MEMBERS are individuals who have donated $50 or more in the past 12 months to Oklahomans for Equality. 2019 Board of Directors Nominees Become a Member Gay Men's Dinner Group Tuesday, September 3, 6:30 p.m. Bricktown Brewery 3301 S. Peoria Ave. Tulsa, OK 74105 bricktownbrewery.com The reservations are under OkEq Men's Group. A head count is needed for the reservations. If you are coming please let us know by clicking below. RSVP Grief is not taboo (and neither are you!) Friday, September 6, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 It’s okay to be sad! There are a lot of things in the world that can make us sad, but we learn incorrectly that “Sad is Bad”. Not true! Join us for an evening of learning about what grief is, what it’s not, and how to cope with with it more effectively. Intended for everyone who has experienced ANY of the 40+ identified grief causing events, this presentation shatters myths and taboos about grief. Scharain Watkins, a Certified Grief Recovery Specialist and Happiness Coach, is an 4/24/26, 5:09 PM �We Are Proud of the City of Tulsa for Making this Stand for Equality! 4 of 22 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/We-Are-Proud-of-the-City-of-Tuls... Oklahoma Native who is equal parts minister to the hurting, thought leader for creating joy, advocate for mental health care, activist for civil and equal rights, and all-around champion of the underdog. She has an impressive and creative arsenal of four-letter words and makes little apology for using them. As a woman who has worked her way through many grief events and learned how to thrive, she uses writing, speaking, and engaging people wherever they are to teach how to heal broken hearts, be confident in personal openness, spread radical grace, enjoy being human, and show love, out loud, in big ways. OKEQ Membership Annual Meeting Vegas Casino Night: Everybody is a Winner! Saturday, September 7, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 The evening will be filled with hor d'oeuvres, wine, a cash bar, and Vegas style entertainment alongside the best in Casino Games and big prize packages. The membership of Oklahomans for Equality will select their Board of Directors and hear the final results of the board election. This is a members-only event and you must be a voting member to attend. The voting membership is a $50.00 donation to Oklahomans for Equality. Become a Member First Thursday Art Opening: Featuring the work of Tami Smith Thursday, September 5, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 The September Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) showcase and exhibit will feature the works of Tami Smith, beginning with a reception on Thursday, September 5th from 6-9pm and continuing throughout the month. This body of work is all about texture. The works consist of highly textured acrylic paintings, using out of the ordinary materials and paper collage pieces which have applied texture through many layers of paint, many of which are covered with a layer of resin. Each piece has its own unique surface which draws the viewer in close to examine the layers of paint flowing over the hills and into the valleys of applied materials. Some artworks are painted with metallic paint, which allows the light to bounce off the texture from every angle. 4/24/26, 5:09 PM �We Are Proud of the City of Tulsa for Making this Stand for Equality! 5 of 22 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/We-Are-Proud-of-the-City-of-Tuls... “The process of applying texture to a canvas, then watching the paint find its way through the crevices and cracks is quite rewarding for me. You could say some of my paintings, paint themselves – while I am able to watch as each painting transforms itself; that is what gives me joy. It's always a moment in time I get to experience - never to be repeated the same way twice; and because of the process in which I paint, no two paintings will ever be exactly the same. In creating each piece, I strive to construct in a way that will prompt questions of how it was produced.” “I have always loved to paint, create, explore, make, and transform; I have also always loved to share what I have learned with others. After decades of teaching graphic design and computer classes, I decided to start creating for myself. Along with the composition and color theory knowledge I have from teaching, I have learned many new and unique art techniques by studying with the best - world renowned artists and local artists, numerous online classes, and self-learning from a whole library of art books. After years of perfecting my techniques and style, I am now experiencing the greatest delight – having collectors of my art! The show begins with a reception on Thursday, September 5th from 6-9pm where there will be a door prize drawn of the artist’s work. The show continues throughout the month. LGBT Women's Network September Happy Hour Monday, September 9, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Cirque Coffee 1317 E. 6th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 Cirque Coffee has invited us join them on September 9th! Come see their gorgeous, expanded space and try a drink from their new cocktail program. They have a top coffee selection as well if you're just looking to get your caffeine fix! **this is on the second Monday of September due to the holiday. As always, our monthly meetups are come & go gatherings for Tulsa women who identify as LGBTQ+ and allies are always welcome! If you would like to recommend a happy hour location, just send us a message! We’re interested to visit all LGBT-friendly locations! Bi+ Visibility Week Celebration PANCAKES WITH PANSEXUALS Sunday, Sept 22 11:00 a.m. Bruce Golf Event Center Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Let's kick off Bi+ Visibility Week with brunch! We celebrate all identities under the Bi+ Umbrella. 4/24/26, 5:09 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/d5e2e6497302a99bf3f99822d6808516.pdf 8780cc28e471be9263588054fa0ddad5 PDF Text Text Annual Meeting Vegas Casino Night: Everybody is a Winner! 1 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Annual-Meeting-Vegas-Casino-Ni... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews August 27th, 2019 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! OKEQ Membership Annual Meeting Vegas Casino Night: Everybody is a Winner! Saturday, September 7, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 The evening will be filled with hor d'oeuvres, wine, a cash bar, and Vegas style entertainment alongside the best in Casino Games and big prize packages. The membership of 4/24/26, 5:10 PM �Annual Meeting Vegas Casino Night: Everybody is a Winner! 2 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Annual-Meeting-Vegas-Casino-Ni... Oklahomans for Equality will select their Board of Directors and hear the final results of the board election. This is a members-only event and you must be a voting member to attend. The voting membership is a $50.00 donation to Oklahomans for Equality. Become a Member Voting begins for the 2019-2020 Board of Directors Saturday, August 31, 12:00 a.m. - September 7, 5:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 VOTE OKEQ VOTING MEMBERS CAN VOTE for your favorite candidates for the board of directors of Oklahomans for Equality. You can vote online or in person at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. VOTING MEMBERS are individuals who have donated $50 or more in the past 12 months to Oklahomans for Equality. 2019 Board of Directors Nominees Become a Member Blue Whale Comedy Festival Friday August 30, 7:30 p.m. Cain's Ballroom SIDE STAGE 423 N. Main Street Tulsa, OK, 74103 This event is 18 and over 2019 BLUE WHALE COMEDY FESTIVAL AUGUST29-31 + TULSA,OK -+ • 4/24/26, 5:10 PM �Annual Meeting Vegas Casino Night: Everybody is a Winner! 3 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Annual-Meeting-Vegas-Casino-Ni... SATUROAYH ELLE NICO Get Tickets Here 4/24/26, 5:10 PM �Annual Meeting Vegas Casino Night: Everybody is a Winner! 4 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Annual-Meeting-Vegas-Casino-Ni... The OKEQ History Project Needs your Help OKEQ HISTORY PROJECT Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 WE NEED YOUR HELP! Our History Project team has been working on archiving footage, artifacts, and newspaper clippings from 1980 to the present day. We have pieces of Oklahoma LGBTQ+ history that span forty years, but we need your help! Do you have old newspapers at your house that mention OKEQ? Do you have Pride shirts from 11 1999? Videos from past galas? Consider donating or loaning them to our history project so we can digitize and make our archive searchable to the public! ! ■ 1 11- 1 11-11 II II Bring any and all artifacts to the center! We are open 7 days a week from 9am-9pm! EROS Erotica 2019 Friday August 30, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, September 1, 8 p.m. – 10 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 We will be holding our first annual EROS Erotica 2019 art show during Labor Day weekend of this year.... This event will be held at; Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Click the below button for advance tickets for Friday night's Burlesque Show, performed by Terre Rouge Burlesque from 8 pm to 10 pm. Tickets Gay Men's Dinner Group Tuesday, September 3, 6:30 p.m. Bricktown Brewery 3301 S. Peoria Ave. Tulsa, OK 74105 bricktownbrewery.com The reservations are under OkEq Men's Group. A head count is needed for the reservations. If you are coming please let us know by clicking below. 4/24/26, 5:10 PM �Annual Meeting Vegas Casino Night: Everybody is a Winner! 5 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Annual-Meeting-Vegas-Casino-Ni... RSVP Grief is not taboo (and neither are you!) Friday, September 6, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 It’s okay to be sad! There are a lot of things in the world that can make us sad, but we learn incorrectly that “Sad is Bad”. Not true! Join us for an evening of learning about what grief is, what it’s not, and how to cope with with it more effectively. Intended for everyone who has experienced ANY of the 40+ identified grief causing events, this presentation shatters myths and taboos about grief. Scharain Watkins, a Certified Grief Recovery Specialist and Happiness Coach, is an Oklahoma Native who is equal parts minister to the hurting, thought leader for creating joy, advocate for mental health care, activist for civil and equal rights, and all-around champion of the underdog. She has an impressive and creative arsenal of four-letter words and makes little apology for using them. As a woman who has worked her way through many grief events and learned how to thrive, she uses writing, speaking, and engaging people wherever they are to teach how to heal broken hearts, be confident in personal openness, spread radical grace, enjoy being human, and show love, out loud, in big ways. First Thursday Art Opening: Featuring the work of Tami Smith Thursday, September 5, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 The September Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) showcase and exhibit will feature the works of Tami Smith, beginning with a reception on Thursday, September 5th from 6-9pm and continuing throughout the month. This body of work is all about texture. The works consist of highly textured acrylic paintings, using out of the ordinary materials and paper collage pieces which have applied texture through many layers of paint, many of which are covered with a layer of resin. Each piece has its own unique surface which draws the viewer in close to examine the layers of paint flowing over the hills and into the valleys of applied materials. Some artworks are painted with metallic paint, which allows the light to bounce off the texture from every angle. “The process of applying texture to a canvas, then watching the paint find its way through the crevices and cracks is quite rewarding for me. You could say some of my paintings, paint 4/24/26, 5:10 PM �Annual Meeting Vegas Casino Night: Everybody is a Winner! 6 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Annual-Meeting-Vegas-Casino-Ni... themselves – while I am able to watch as each painting transforms itself; that is what gives me joy. It's always a moment in time I get to experience - never to be repeated the same way twice; and because of the process in which I paint, no two paintings will ever be exactly the same. In creating each piece, I strive to construct in a way that will prompt questions of how it was produced.” “I have always loved to paint, create, explore, make, and transform; I have also always loved to share what I have learned with others. After decades of teaching graphic design and computer classes, I decided to start creating for myself. Along with the composition and color theory knowledge I have from teaching, I have learned many new and unique art techniques by studying with the best - world renowned artists and local artists, numerous online classes, and self-learning from a whole library of art books. After years of perfecting my techniques and style, I am now experiencing the greatest delight – having collectors of my art! The show begins with a reception on Thursday, September 5th from 6-9pm where there will be a door prize drawn of the artist’s work. The show continues throughout the month. Fresh Start Program: Transformative self care! Thursday, September 5, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 ORMATIVE ~ o The brain child of Victoria James and cosponsored by Clary Sage College, Dennis R Neill Equality Center, Unity Tulsa, and Dynamite Conventions. The Fresh Start Program is designed give a hand-up to those who are going experiencing major life-changes through teaching self-care. No matter what is happening in your life … gender transition, divorce, or even just a much-needed change … The Fresh Start Program provides a judgment free and life-affirming environment so that you can build the best version of yourself through self-care and style. So, stop hating your mirror and stop waiting on the Fab Five to swoop in to make your life better. Join us for our free monthly classes, take control and give yourself the skills to stride into the future with confidence. September 5th - Skincare and Skin Analysis Clary Sage College's Aesthetics instructor will show you how to care for your skin and how to get a clear complexion. Clary Sage students will then do a free skin analysis test for class attendees and give you advise on the best skin care regiment. The first 20 attendees will receive a free gift and samples (or for as long as supplies last). October 3rd - Applying Makeup for Your Everyday Style Clary Sage College's Makeup Artistry instructor and students will show you how to apply and wear everyday makeup. Bring your makeup kit to class and the Clary Sage students and instructors will show each attendee tips on the best way to apply makeup for your shape and coloring. The first 20 Attendees will receive a free gift and samples (or for as long as supplies last). November 7th - Hair Care and Styling Clary Sage College's Cosmetology instructor will teach you about hair care and styling, 4/24/26, 5:10 PM �Annual Meeting Vegas Casino Night: Everybody is a Winner! 7 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Annual-Meeting-Vegas-Casino-Ni... and how to choose the best style for you. Students and instructors will then style hair of attendees and show what may work best for them. The first 20 Attendees will receive a free gift and samples (or for as long as supplies last). December 5th - Barbering and Facial Hair Care We will have one of our barber instructors give a presentation on hair styles, how to care for facial hair, and choosing the best style for the shape of your face. Students and instructors will then sit and talk with attendees individually about what may work best for them. The first 20 Attendees will receive a free gift and samples (or for as long as supplies last). January 9th - Creating Your Style Dyana Harrison, our Fashion Design instructor will talk about how to create your personal style, colors to chose and avoid, and how to dress for every occasion. Students and instructors will then sit and talk with attendees individually about what may work best for them. The first 20 attendees will receive a free gift and samples (or for as long as supplies last). January 23rd - Fashion Swap Closet getting full, or style getting stale? Bring your lightly used clothes, purses, accessories, shoes and more to the Equality Center and trade them with other attendees to build a whole new style! Clary Sage Instructors and students will be on hand to help you make choices so will you look your best. February 6th - Tips to Design Your Own Space Our Interior Design instructor will give a presentation on how to make your space fit with your style. She will talk about what elements, color, and accents to incorporate in order to create a feminine, masculine and/or gender-neutral space. A nice space is a happy space. LGBT Women's Network September Happy Hour Monday, September 9, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Cirque Coffee 1317 E. 6th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 Cirque Coffee has invited us join them on September 9th! Come see their gorgeous, expanded space and try a drink from their new cocktail program. They have a top coffee selection as well if you're just looking to get your caffeine fix! **this is on the second Monday of September due to the holiday. As always, our monthly meetups are come & go gatherings for Tulsa women who identify as LGBTQ+ and allies are always welcome! If you would like to recommend a happy hour location, just send us a message! We’re interested to visit all LGBT-friendly locations! Third Thursdays in the Rainbow Room : Headlines and Kicklines 4/24/26, 5:10 PM �Annual Meeting Vegas Casino Night: Everybody is a Winner! 8 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Annual-Meeting-Vegas-Casino-Ni... Thursday, September 19, 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Star of the stage and screen, Travis Guillory jumps off the news anchor desk and onto the cabaret stage with “Headlines & Kicklines.” Singing songs of roles he’s played, roles he’d like to play, and roles they won’t let him play, the song and dance man will be joined by Claire Schroepfer, John Burns, Kara Staiger, Nicholas Cains and Margaret Stall, accompanied by Christy Stalcup on the piano. Prepare for an evening of laughter, music, and witnessing a news man attempt to hit notes that probably should be left up to a trained singer. Click Below for Tickets: Click for Tickets Bi+ Visibility Week Celebration PANCAKES WITH PANSEXUALS Sunday, Sept 22 11:00 a.m. Bruce Golf Event Center Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Let's kick off Bi+ Visibility Week with brunch! We celebrate all identities under the Bi+ Umbrella. Enjoy pancakes and other breakfast food, and come learn about the Pansexual identity. BI+ VISIBILITY DAY MIXER Monday, Sept 23 6:30 p.m. Bruce Golf Event Center Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 September 23 is International Celebrate Bisexuality Day, aka BI+ VISIBILITY DAY! Join us for a casual meet-and-greet learn about the non-monosexual identities and Bisexual+ programming at the Equality Center, and meet members of the community. BI+ HAPPY HOUR AT DEAD ARMADILLO BREWERY Thursday, Sept 26, 5:00 p.m. Dead Armadillo Brewery 1004 E 4th St, Tulsa, OK 74120 Have a beer or two at Dead Armadillo's kid- and dog-friendly beergarden, just across the bridge from the Equality Center! Live music beginning at 7:00. STAND BI+ ME CELEBRATION! Saturday, Sept 28, 6:00 p.m. Lynn Riggs Theater Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 4/24/26, 5:10 PM �Annual Meeting Vegas Casino Night: Everybody is a Winner! 9 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Annual-Meeting-Vegas-Casino-Ni... 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 OkEq's Brought To You Bi+ The Letter B invites you to our 4th annual Stand Bi+ Me party for Bi+ Visibility Day 2019! Join us at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center as we recognize the Bisexual, Pansexual, Fluid, Queer, and all non-monosexual identities. We will have music, dancing, stories, and refreshments. All are welcome, must be 21+ to drink. Celebrate with us and be seen! The Last Five Years Friday, September 6, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 An emotionally powerful and intimate musical about two New Yorkers in their twenties who fall in and out of love over the course of five years. The show's unconventional structure consists of Cathy, telling their story backwards while Jamie, tells their story chronologically; the two characters only meet once, at their wedding in the middle of the show. Friday, September 6 Directed By: Kara Staiger Performed By: Claire Schroepfer & Travis Guillory Saturday, September 7 Directed By: Ryan Mahannah Performed By: Tylar Dougan, Austin Reid, & Catherine Simmons Sunday, September 8 Directed By: Jen Thomas Performed By: Kia Dorsey-Hightower & Nash McQuarters Friday, September 13 Directed By: Thomas Farnan-Williams Performed By: Kristen Simpson & Jacob Brockunier Saturday, September 14 Directed By: Rick Harrelson Performed By: Liz Hunt & Drew Rosene Sunday, September 15 Directed By: Meghan Hurley Performed By: Margaret Stall & Karlena Riggs Music Direction (all performances): Christy Stalcup Want to attend more than one performance? There's a discount for that! After you purchase 4/24/26, 5:10 PM �Annual Meeting Vegas Casino Night: Everybody is a Winner! 10 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Annual-Meeting-Vegas-Casino-Ni... one ticket, you will receive an e-mail confirmation with directions to receive a unique code for $5 each additional date you purchase. This is a not-for-profit production. Additional proceeds will be donated to performance volunteers and the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Tickets Orbit Initiative Saturday, September 14, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 The ORBIT INITIATIVE is an educational endeavor by the Tulsa Performing Arts Center Trust that strives to reach beyond downtown to work with community partners citywide to provide theatrical education to anyone interested, ages 4-84, free of charge, and located within their community. The goal is to provide collaboration and fellowship for all of Tulsa’s communities through entertainment, education and performance that reflects Tulsa’s own unique diversity. Strong community partnerships are the bedrock of ORBIT. Reaching out to those community members who feel the theater is out of their reach or is an elitist organization is the primary objective. EBA Mixer Wednesday, September 18, 6:00 p.m. FullyPromoted Tulsa 7115 S Mingo Rd Tulsa, Oklahoma FullyPromoted Tulsa will be hosting the Equality Business Alliance Mixer for September. "Are You Fully Promoted? Fully Promoted offers extensive branding and marketing services for businesses and organizations. We create customizable campaigns with a wide variety of products like apparel, promotional products, printed materials and lead generation. Our local experts specialize in putting your logo on almost anything! If you can imagine it, there is a good chance we can do it. We provide solutions that include branded apparel, team gear, professional attire, service wear, uniforms and more. Fully Promoted works with a wide range of industries including nonprofits, automotive, safety, healthcare, insurance, financial, education, construction, and churches. 4/24/26, 5:10 PM �Annual Meeting Vegas Casino Night: Everybody is a Winner! 11 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Annual-Meeting-Vegas-Casino-Ni... Enid Pride Saturday, September 21, 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Garfield County Courthouse 100 W. Broadway Ave. Enid, OK 73701 Mark your calendars for the 10th annual Enid Pride celebration on Saturday, September 21, 2019! Visibly Imperfectly Perfect First Meetup Thursday, September 26, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 This will be the first meetup for this event. It is meant to be a social event and there will be food, drinks, and plenty of conversation! Visibly Imperfectly Perfect, VIP for short, is a group for anyone who has felt different because of their skin. We want to provide support and community for inexplicably unique people. This group started as a place for the vitiligo community but is open to anyone who could be considered unique. We are here to support one another in the skin we are in. This group is meant for anyone with: Vitiligo Poliosis Hair Congenital Nevus (Birthmark) Freckles Neurofibromatosis Albinism Dark Skin Light Skin Exfoliative Erythrodermatitis Waardenburg Syndrome Mastectomy Scars Eczema/Severe Dermatitis Psoriasis etc. Pride Days at the Tulsa State Fair Thursday September 26, 11 a.m. – Sunday October 6, 11 p.m. Tulsa State Fair 4145 E 21st St, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74114 4/24/26, 5:10 PM �Annual Meeting Vegas Casino Night: Everybody is a Winner! 12 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Annual-Meeting-Vegas-Casino-Ni... Oklahomans for Equality 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 all 11 days of awesome! Oklahomans for Equality will have an indoor booth with the road show pride store, information, and volunteers! 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! Call for Artist - Deadline for submissions Oct. 7th Monday, October 7, 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 The OkEq gallery at the Dennis R Neill Equality Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma is now accepting proposals for the 2020 Exhibition Calendar. Our gallery encourages 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 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 is 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 7th, 2019. Notifications will be sent out by November 1, 2019. Please submit entry below, with the subject heading “OkEq gallery proposal" Submit Entry 4/24/26, 5:10 PM �Annual Meeting Vegas Casino Night: Everybody is a Winner! 13 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Annual-Meeting-Vegas-Casino-Ni... McAlester Pride Saturday, October 12, 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Chadick Park S. 3rd St & E. Chadick Ave. McAlester, OK 74501 We Are Proud of the City of Tulsa for Making this Stand for Equality! On the 20th anniversary of the creation of the transgender flag, Oklahomans for Equality applauds Mayor GT Bynum and Tulsa’s City Councilors for their commitment to the protection of transgender people in the city of Tulsa. On Monday, August 19th, 2019, Mayor GT Bynum signed an executive order, adding gender identity and expression to the City of Tulsa’s employee non-discrimination policy. This is a monumental moment for this city, and according to Mayor Bynum, “Tulsa aims to be a globally-competitive, world-class place of employment...and committed to being a leader in areas of equity, diversity, and inclusion, essential to recruiting, developing, and retaining a competent and committed workforce. ” Oklahomans for Equality is thankful for the support of our Mayor and City Councilors on this important issue. We will continue the work to ensure protections for LGBTQ+ Tulsans and our community across the state. Dr. Laura Arrowsmith, Board of Directors at OkEq: “The Trump Administration is trying to say it is acceptable to fire people for being transgender. It is fantastic and encouraging that Mayor Bynum is insightful and brave enough to do the right thing by issuing this proclamation.” Krissy Dudley, Administrative Manager at OkEq: “I truly hope that this sets a precedent for our employers in the Tulsa area to do the same. Trans people work just as hard as other employees and deserve these equal protections. Just like everyone else, we want to live productive lives and provide for our families.” Nancy McDonald, PFLAG Tulsa: “ PFLAG Tulsa applauds the Tulsa City Council and Mayor GT Bynum of Tulsa in continuing to include all of our citizens as we work towards a more integrated community.” Alex Wade, Medical Services Coordinator at OkEq: “My heart has been heavy with each passing announcement from our current presidential administration. With the recent call for the supreme court to permit discrimination of transgender employees, Mayor Bynum’s choice to stand with the transgender community is a brave step forward for equality.” Grateful Day HIV Wellness Retreat 4/24/26, 5:10 PM �Annual Meeting Vegas Casino Night: Everybody is a Winner! 14 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Annual-Meeting-Vegas-Casino-Ni... Thurs day, August 22, 3:00 p.m. The Grateful Day Foundation is excited to announce the dates for this year’s HIV Wellness Retreat. The Grateful Day Foundation seeks to fill gaps in services in ~lGUTs ~1,.0N£! 1 Oklahoma's HIV/AIDS wellness community through collaboration with partner organizations, providing transportation to those in need, and hosting an Annual HIV Wellness Retreat. . ~':."!!.t'!!<>Z1 x!c~, We are looking forward to another fun and informative retreat this year. This retreat is designed and planned around the needs of the clients we serve in our community. We will be hosting a number of workshops throughout the weekend as well as several fun things to do at the retreat. Don't forget to pay your retreat fees after filling out the registration form. Register Here Get your Ticket Now Sexual Health and Risk Prevention: Sharp Class at the Equality Center Wednesday, August 28, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 SHARP stands for – Sexual Health and Adolescent Risk Prevention. Here are the program objectives: · Understand how HIV and STD’s are transmitted. · Identify incorrect HIV/STD myth’s. · Identify behaviors that place people at risk for contracting HIV/STD’s. · Develop sexual risk reduction strategies. · Learn how to communicate and negotiate with a partner. · Understand the risk of alcohol and drug use. · Improve attitudes for the future. · Develop long term sexual risk and alcohol use reduction goals. · Understand how decisions about engaging in risk behaviors today can affect life tomorrow, and further down the road. If you are between the ages of 12-24 please join us for Sexual Health and Risk Prevention class We will discuss STD’s and HIV infections, how to reduce your risk of getting them and pregnancy prevention. Why should you take the class? 4/24/26, 5:10 PM �Annual Meeting Vegas Casino Night: Everybody is a Winner! 15 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Annual-Meeting-Vegas-Casino-Ni... Learn about safer sex methods Get a $10 QuikTrip Gift Card (Only receive card if you complete entire class) Pizza and snacks during class International Overdose Awareness Day Saturday, August 31, 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Nearly 800 Oklahomans die from an overdose death each year. It is important that we celebrate the lives of those lost to addiction and overdoses. It is also important that we give all Oklahomans a way to combat Opioid overdose; Naloxone/Narcan. Please join us August 31, 2019 at the Equality Center from 12:00pm-4:00pm. We will have Narcan, information about our services, community partners, and support for those who have lost someone to an overdose death. If you can’t make the event, feel free to donate to our cause at https://fundly.com/stop-harmon-tulsa-streets INTERNATIONAL OVERDOSE AWARENESS DAY RESOURCE FAIR NARCAN TRAINING FREE FAMILY FARMERS' MARKET TRIBUTE TO LOVED ONES LOST Fighting Hunger, Feeding Hope #END OVERDOSE A F(]J)BAN( ~ ) ► Cofflnl.'""7 FOOD IIANK OI EMllffl 0Met1cml ..... www..okfoodbank.otJ 4/24/26, 5:10 PM �Annual Meeting Vegas Casino Night: Everybody is a Winner! 16 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Annual-Meeting-Vegas-Casino-Ni... She Likes Girls Saturday, September 5 - 8, 8:00 p.m. Tulsa Performing Art Center 110 E. 2nd St. Tulsa, OK 74103 Presented By: OK World Stage Theatre Company Kia has dreamed about Marisol since the start of the school year, but always assumed she was staunchly heterosexual (like everyone else in their neighborhood). But when Marisol goes through a health crisis, the two share a forbidden kiss that starts a fulfilling — but challenging — romantic relationship they feel they must keep a secret from their conservative mothers, their classmates, and even their closest friends. Tickets Zerlina Maxwell - CULTURE SHIFT: Understanding and Combating Rape Culture Tuesday, September 10, 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Roxana Rozsa and Robert Eugene Lorton Performance Center 550 South Gary Place. Tulsa, OK 74104 Join Domestic Violence Intervention Services (DVIS) and University of Tulsa as they welcome Zerlina Maxwell to speak about understanding and combating rape culture. Tickets are free and available on a first come, first served basis. Register MisFEST Saturday, September 14, 3:00 p.m. Guthrie Green 111 E. M.B. Brady St. Tulsa, OK 74103 MisFEST presented by Fowler Automotive is coming back better than ever on September 14, 2019 at Guthrie Green with KT Tunstall as our headliner! There will be food trucks, live and interactive art installations, vendors, and fantastic music. 4/24/26, 5:10 PM �Annual Meeting Vegas Casino Night: Everybody is a Winner! 17 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Annual-Meeting-Vegas-Casino-Ni... MisFEST is FREE with VIP ticket options for those who want a designated space on the back deck with a few other perks. LINEUP: 4:00 pm - Shoulda Been Blonde 4:50 pm - Yardbone 5:40 pm - Smoochie Wallus 6:30 pm - Bambi feat. Tea Rush 7:10 pm - Tea Rush 8:00 pm - Good Villains 9:00 pm - KT Tunstall New Volunteer Shifts Available We will now be opening at 9:00 a.m. and are in need of volunteers from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. every day of the week. If you are interested in volunteering during this time, Please fill out our volunteer form here: Volunteer Form ot11·1 1 liours of service! Our Hours are Expanding! We're happy to announce that we are expanding our hours of service! Starting Monday, July 1st the Dennis R Neill Equality Center will open at 9:00 a.m. 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 . ---- The Gender Diversity Health and Social Experiences Survey (GHSE) 4/24/26, 5:10 PM �Annual Meeting Vegas Casino Night: Everybody is a Winner! 18 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Annual-Meeting-Vegas-Casino-Ni... Do you identify as transgender or any gender that is different from the sex you were assigned at birth? If so, we encourage you to participate in The Gender Diversity Health and Social Experiences Survey! This research will help support our understanding of the social, institutional, and healthcare needs of trans and gender nonbinary people. Participants will have the opportunity to vote for a trans-related non-profit organization. $300.00 will be donated to each of the two organizations with the most votes. We will not collect any identifying information from you. Complete Survey Joe and Nancy McDonald Library "Gay New York: Gender, Urban Culture, and the Making of the Gay Male World, 1890-1940" Find this selection and more by visiting the Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library. " The award-winning, field-defining history of gay life in New York City in the early to mid-20th century" Gay New York brilliantly shatters the myth that before the 1960s gay life existed only in the closet, where gay men were isolated, invisible, and self-hating. Drawing on a rich trove of diaries, legal records, and other unpublished documents, George Chauncey constructs a fascinating portrait of a vibrant, cohesive gay world that is not supposed to have existed. Called "monumental" ( Washington Post ), "unassailable" ( Boston Globe ), "brilliant" ( Nation ), and "a first-rate book of history" ( New York Times ), Gay New York forever changed how we think about the history of gay life in New York City, and beyond." Equality Pride Store 4/24/26, 5:10 PM �Annual Meeting Vegas Casino Night: Everybody is a Winner! 19 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Annual-Meeting-Vegas-Casino-Ni... New in the OkEq Pride Store: Fanny Packs or Sport Utility Belts Be sure to "Like" the OkEq Pride Store Facebook page to keep up with the new items and new sale items Counseling Services Allison IkleyFreeman Allison Ikley-Freeman, LPC Candidate is passionate about assisting individuals who are a part of the LGBTQIA+ community who experience a range of concerns and issues. Individual, youth, and adolescent counseling is available on a sliding fee scale based on income. You can make an appointment with Allison by calling 918-280-9645 . 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 4/24/26, 5:10 PM �Annual Meeting Vegas Casino Night: Everybody is a Winner! 20 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Annual-Meeting-Vegas-Casino-Ni... Sara operates on a sliding scale fee structure and can be reached at 918-928-2809 or Sara@UnityTulsa.com ---- Regularly Scheduled Programming • LEGAL AID thi SERVICES OF = OKLAHOMA, INC. Lawyer in the Library OkEq Board Meeting 2nd Wednesday of each month 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Monthly Meeting Thursday, September 15, 7:00 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 and child support), landlord/ tenant disputes, estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment is necessary. Coming Out Workshop 1st and 3rd Monday of It's Complicated 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 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 Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. A social organization for 4/24/26, 5:10 PM �Annual Meeting Vegas Casino Night: Everybody is a Winner! 21 of 25 every month 6:30 p.m. – 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 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 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 . https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Annual-Meeting-Vegas-Casino-Ni... www.facebook.com/ UnityTulsa or check the OkEq event calendar at http://www.okeq.org/ event-calendar.html . Sos SECULAR ORGANIZATIONS FOR SOBRIETY SOS Group Mondays 7:00 p.m 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 Intimate Partner Violence & Sexual Assault Survivor Support Group 2nd & 4th Thursday of each month 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Survivors of Incest Anonymous Every Saturday 12:00 - 2:30 p.m. Free Yoga Class 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 SIA strives to empower those who have survived childhood sexual abuse (who are not abusing any child), who want to become survivors and 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, 5:10 PM �Annual Meeting Vegas Casino Night: Everybody is a Winner! 22 of 25 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 Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Annual-Meeting-Vegas-Casino-Ni... thrivers. For more information, visit siawso.org Children/Siblings of Trans*/NonBinary Individuals Support Group 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. 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. Game Night Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm 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 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, 5:10 PM �Annual Meeting Vegas Casino Night: Everybody is a Winner! 23 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Annual-Meeting-Vegas-Casino-Ni... support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. Community Partners health outreach prevention education, Inc. EBA Directory The Equality H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule contacts, products and Workforce Oklahoma Access Point services, and also strengthens Open every day and expands our businesses, Workforce Oklahoma careers and community. maintains a resource area at Testing provided by H.O.P.E. the Equality Center that Testing Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, Tuesday 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. Wednesday 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. Saturday 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as Check www.okeq.org for step-by-step instructions on testing dates. how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. OkEq Staff Jose Vega Deputy Director Jose.Vega@okeq.org Alex Wade Medical Services Coordinator Alex.Wade@okeq.org 4/24/26, 5:10 PM �Annual Meeting Vegas Casino Night: Everybody is a Winner! 24 of 25 Morgan Allen Center Coordinator Morgan.Allen@okeq.org Kao Morris Facilities Manager Kao.Morris@okeq.org https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Annual-Meeting-Vegas-Casino-Ni... Tracy Allen Special Projects/Library Tracy.Allen@okeq.org Krissy Dudley Administrative Manager Krissy.Dudley@okeq.org Toby Jenkins CEO/Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@okeq.org OkEq Board and Trustees Executive Committee Sheena Grewal - President Chris Brecht-Smith - Vice President Paul Allen - Treasurer Darci Hazelwood, D.O. - Member at Large Board of Advisors Michael Farr Joann Frizell Andrew Gordon Jack Graham 4/24/26, 5:10 PM �Annual Meeting Vegas Casino Night: Everybody is a Winner! 25 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Annual-Meeting-Vegas-Casino-Ni... Bob Hanson, PharmD Dale Hogan Denise Reid Justin Ross Jeremy Stevens Board of Directors Laura Arrosmith, D.O. Allison Ikley-Freeman Al Triggs Robin VanMeter Will Vaughn 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 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. | Sun 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 4/24/26, 5:10 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/9b31e589758a4210e67ca9f2aa04b9dc.pdf f8d632c73a6ac51f53d8806cd402ba1c PDF Text Text Annual Meeting this Saturday! Cast Your Vote Today! 1 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Annual-Meeting-this-Saturday--C... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews September 3rd, 2019 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! OKEQ Membership Annual Meeting Vegas Casino Night: Everybody is a Winner! Saturday, September 7, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 The evening will be filled with hor d'oeuvres for purchase, wine, a cash bar, and Vegas style entertainment, alongside the best in Casino Games, and big prize packages. The 4/24/26, 5:11 PM �Annual Meeting this Saturday! Cast Your Vote Today! 2 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Annual-Meeting-this-Saturday--C... membership of Oklahomans for Equality will select their Board of Directors and hear the final results of the board election. This is a members-only event and you must be a voting member to attend. The voting membership is a $50.00 donation to Oklahomans for Equality. Become a Member Voting has Begun for the 2019-2020 Board of Directors Voting Ends - September 7, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 VOTE OKEQ VOTING MEMBERS CAN VOTE for your favorite candidates for the board of directors of Oklahomans for Equality. You can vote online or in person at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. VOTING MEMBERS are individuals who have donated $50 or more in the past 12 months to Oklahomans for Equality. 2019 Board of Directors Nominees Become a Member First Thursday Art Opening: Featuring the work of Tami Smith Thursday, September 5, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 The September Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) showcase and exhibit will feature the works of Tami Smith, beginning with a reception on Thursday, September 5th from 6-9pm and continuing throughout the month. This body of work is all about texture. The works consist of highly textured acrylic paintings, using out of the ordinary materials and paper collage pieces which have applied texture through many layers of paint, many of which are covered with a layer of resin. Each piece has its own unique surface which draws the viewer in close to examine the layers of paint flowing over the hills and into the valleys of applied materials. Some artworks are painted with metallic paint, which allows the light to bounce off the texture from every angle. 4/24/26, 5:11 PM �Annual Meeting this Saturday! Cast Your Vote Today! 3 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Annual-Meeting-this-Saturday--C... “The process of applying texture to a canvas, then watching the paint find its way through the crevices and cracks is quite rewarding for me. You could say some of my paintings, paint themselves – while I am able to watch as each painting transforms itself; that is what gives me joy. It's always a moment in time I get to experience - never to be repeated the same way twice; and because of the process in which I paint, no two paintings will ever be exactly the same. In creating each piece, I strive to construct in a way that will prompt questions of how it was produced.” “I have always loved to paint, create, explore, make, and transform; I have also always loved to share what I have learned with others. After decades of teaching graphic design and computer classes, I decided to start creating for myself. Along with the composition and color theory knowledge I have from teaching, I have learned many new and unique art techniques by studying with the best - world renowned artists and local artists, numerous online classes, and self-learning from a whole library of art books. After years of perfecting my techniques and style, I am now experiencing the greatest delight – having collectors of my art! The show begins with a reception on Thursday, September 5th from 6-9pm where there will be a door prize drawn of the artist’s work. The show continues throughout the month. The Last Five Years Friday, September 6, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 An emotionally powerful and intimate musical about two New Yorkers in their twenties who fall in and out of love over the course of five years. The show's unconventional structure consists of Cathy, telling their story backwards while Jamie, tells their story chronologically; the two characters only meet once, at their wedding in the middle of the show. Friday, September 6 Directed By: Kara Staiger Performed By: Claire Schroepfer & Travis Guillory Saturday, September 7 Directed By: Ryan Mahannah Performed By: Tylar Dougan, Austin Reid, & Catherine Simmons Sunday, September 8 Directed By: Jen Thomas Performed By: Kia Dorsey-Hightower & Nash McQuarters Friday, September 13 Directed By: Thomas Farnan-Williams Performed By: Kristen Simpson & Jacob Brockunier Saturday, September 14 4/24/26, 5:11 PM �Annual Meeting this Saturday! Cast Your Vote Today! 4 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Annual-Meeting-this-Saturday--C... Directed By: Rick Harrelson Performed By: Liz Hunt & Drew Rosene Sunday, September 15 Directed By: Meghan Hurley Performed By: Margaret Stall & Karlena Riggs Music Direction (all performances): Christy Stalcup Want to attend more than one performance? There's a discount for that! After you purchase one ticket, you will receive an e-mail confirmation with directions to receive a unique code for $5 each additional date you purchase. This is a not-for-profit production. Additional proceeds will be donated to performance volunteers and the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Tickets The OKEQ History Project Needs your Help OKEQ HISTORY PROJECT Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 WE NEED YOUR HELP! Our History Project team has been working on archiving footage, artifacts, and newspaper clippings from 1980 to the present day. We have pieces of Oklahoma LGBTQ+ history that span forty years, but we need your help! Do you have old newspapers at your house that mention OKEQ? Do you have Pride shirts from I 1999? Videos from past galas? Consider donating or loaning them to our history project so we can digitize and make our archive searchable to the public! ! ■ 1 11- 1 11-11 I I I I Bring any and all artifacts to the center! We are open 7 days a week from 9am-9pm! Grief is not taboo (and neither are you!) Friday, September 6, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 It’s okay to be sad! There are a lot of things in the 4/24/26, 5:11 PM �Annual Meeting this Saturday! Cast Your Vote Today! 5 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Annual-Meeting-this-Saturday--C... world that can make us sad, but we learn incorrectly that “Sad is Bad”. Not true! Join us for an evening of learning about what grief is, what it’s not, and how to cope with with it more effectively. Intended for everyone who has experienced ANY of the 40+ identified grief causing events, this presentation shatters myths and taboos about grief. Scharain Watkins, a Certified Grief Recovery Specialist and Happiness Coach, is an Oklahoma Native who is equal parts minister to the hurting, thought leader for creating joy, advocate for mental health care, activist for civil and equal rights, and all-around champion of the underdog. She has an impressive and creative arsenal of four-letter words and makes little apology for using them. As a woman who has worked her way through many grief events and learned how to thrive, she uses writing, speaking, and engaging people wherever they are to teach how to heal broken hearts, be confident in personal openness, spread radical grace, enjoy being human, and show love, out loud, in big ways. Fresh Start Program: Transformative self care! Thursday, September 5, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 ORMATIVE ►o The brain child of Victoria James and cosponsored by Clary Sage College, Dennis R Neill Equality Center, Unity Tulsa, and Dynamite Conventions. The Fresh Start Program is designed give a hand-up to those who are going experiencing major life-changes through teaching self-care. No matter what is happening in your life … gender transition, divorce, or even just a much-needed change … The Fresh Start Program provides a judgment free and life-affirming environment so that you can build the best version of yourself through self-care and style. So, stop hating your mirror and stop waiting on the Fab Five to swoop in to make your life better. Join us for our free monthly classes, take control and give yourself the skills to stride into the future with confidence. September 5th - Skincare and Skin Analysis Clary Sage College's Aesthetics instructor will show you how to care for your skin and how to get a clear complexion. Clary Sage students will then do a free skin analysis test for class attendees and give you advise on the best skin care regiment. The first 20 attendees will receive a free gift and samples (or for as long as supplies last). October 3rd - Applying Makeup for Your Everyday Style Clary Sage College's Makeup Artistry instructor and students will show you how to apply and wear everyday makeup. Bring your makeup kit to class and the Clary Sage students and instructors will show each attendee tips on the best way to apply makeup for your shape and coloring. The first 20 Attendees will receive a free gift and samples (or for as long as supplies last). November 7th - Hair Care and Styling Clary Sage College's Cosmetology instructor will teach you about hair care and styling, and how to choose the best style for you. Students and instructors will then style hair of attendees and show what may work best for them. The first 20 Attendees will receive a free gift and samples (or for as long as supplies 4/24/26, 5:11 PM �Annual Meeting this Saturday! Cast Your Vote Today! 6 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Annual-Meeting-this-Saturday--C... last). December 5th - Barbering and Facial Hair Care We will have one of our barber instructors give a presentation on hair styles, how to care for facial hair, and choosing the best style for the shape of your face. Students and instructors will then sit and talk with attendees individually about what may work best for them. The first 20 Attendees will receive a free gift and samples (or for as long as supplies last). January 9th - Creating Your Style Dyana Harrison, our Fashion Design instructor will talk about how to create your personal style, colors to chose and avoid, and how to dress for every occasion. Students and instructors will then sit and talk with attendees individually about what may work best for them. The first 20 attendees will receive a free gift and samples (or for as long as supplies last). January 23rd - Fashion Swap Closet getting full, or style getting stale? Bring your lightly used clothes, purses, accessories, shoes and more to the Equality Center and trade them with other attendees to build a whole new style! Clary Sage Instructors and students will be on hand to help you make choices so will you look your best. February 6th - Tips to Design Your Own Space Our Interior Design instructor will give a presentation on how to make your space fit with your style. She will talk about what elements, color, and accents to incorporate in order to create a feminine, masculine and/or gender-neutral space. A nice space is a happy space. LGBT Women's Network September Happy Hour Monday, September 9, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Cirque Coffee 1317 E. 6th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 Cirque Coffee has invited us join them on September 9th! Come see their gorgeous, expanded space and try a drink from their new cocktail program. They have a top coffee selection as well if you're just looking to get your caffeine fix! **this is on the second Monday of September due to the holiday. As always, our monthly meetups are come & go gatherings for Tulsa women who identify as LGBTQ+ and allies are always welcome! If you would like to recommend a happy hour location, just send us a message! We’re interested to visit all LGBT-friendly locations! Flu Shot Clinic Saturday, September 14, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Come down to the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center for your Get Your Flu Shot . AT THE EQUALITY CENTER ~ 4/24/26, 5:11 PM �Annual Meeting this Saturday! Cast Your Vote Today! 7 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Annual-Meeting-this-Saturday--C... yearly flu vaccination. If you have insurance, please bring your insurance card. If you do not have insurance or if your insurance does not cover the full cost of the flu shot, we have vouchers available on a first-come first-serve basis. Flu shots provided by Walgreens. She Likes Girls Saturday, September 5 - 8, 8:00 p.m. Tulsa Performing Art Center 110 E. 2nd St. Tulsa, OK 74103 Presented By: OK World Stage Theatre Company Kia has dreamed about Marisol since the start of the school year, but always assumed she was staunchly heterosexual (like everyone else in their neighborhood). But when Marisol goes through a health crisis, the two share a forbidden kiss that starts a fulfilling — but challenging — romantic relationship they feel they must keep a secret from their conservative mothers, their classmates, and even their closest friends. Tickets Third Thursdays in the Rainbow Room : Headlines and Kicklines Thursday, September 19, 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Star of the stage and screen, Travis Guillory jumps off the news anchor desk and onto the cabaret stage with “Headlines & Kicklines.” Singing songs of roles he’s played, roles he’d like to play, and roles they won’t let him play, the song and dance man will be joined by Claire Schroepfer, John Burns, Kara Staiger, Nicholas Cains and Margaret Stall, accompanied by Christy Stalcup on the piano. Prepare for an evening of laughter, music, and witnessing a news man attempt to hit notes that probably should be left up to a trained singer. Click Below for Tickets: Click for Tickets Bi+ Visibility Week Celebration PANCAKES WITH PANSEXUALS Sunday, Sept 22 11:00 a.m. Bruce Golf Event Center 4/24/26, 5:11 PM �Annual Meeting this Saturday! Cast Your Vote Today! 8 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Annual-Meeting-this-Saturday--C... Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Let's kick off Bi+ Visibility Week with brunch! We celebrate all identities under the Bi+ Umbrella. Enjoy pancakes and other breakfast food, and come learn about the Pansexual identity. BI+ VISIBILITY DAY MIXER Monday, Sept 23 6:30 p.m. Bruce Golf Event Center Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 September 23 is International Celebrate Bisexuality Day, aka BI+ VISIBILITY DAY! Join us for a casual meet-and-greet learn about the non-monosexual identities and Bisexual+ programming at the Equality Center, and meet members of the community. BI+ HAPPY HOUR AT DEAD ARMADILLO BREWERY Thursday, Sept 26, 5:00 p.m. Dead Armadillo Brewery 1004 E 4th St, Tulsa, OK 74120 Have a beer or two at Dead Armadillo's kid- and dog-friendly beergarden, just across the bridge from the Equality Center! Live music beginning at 7:00. STAND BI+ ME CELEBRATION! Saturday, Sept 28, 6:00 p.m. Lynn Riggs Theater Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 OkEq's Brought To You Bi+ The Letter B invites you to our 4th annual Stand Bi+ Me party for Bi+ Visibility Day 2019! Join us at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center as we recognize the Bisexual, Pansexual, Fluid, Queer, and all non-monosexual identities. We will have music, dancing, stories, and refreshments. All are welcome, must be 21+ to drink. Celebrate with us and be seen! Orbit Initiative Saturday, September 14, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 ~ ... ~ ~ I ~ ~ ~ l ~,~ orbit ~ W///Jllll"'''' ,,.· I N I T I AT I V E THEATRE BY, OF & FOR ALL PEOPLE The ORBIT INITIATIVE is an educational endeavor by the Tulsa Performing Arts Center Trust that strives to reach beyond downtown to work with community partners citywide to provide theatrical education to anyone interested, ages 4-84, free of charge, and located within their community. The goal is to provide collaboration and fellowship for all of Tulsa’s communities through entertainment, education and performance that reflects Tulsa’s own unique diversity. 4/24/26, 5:11 PM �Annual Meeting this Saturday! Cast Your Vote Today! 9 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Annual-Meeting-this-Saturday--C... Strong community partnerships are the bedrock of ORBIT. Reaching out to those community members who feel the theater is out of their reach or is an elitist organization is the primary objective. EBA Mixer Wednesday, September 18, 6:00 p.m. FullyPromoted Tulsa 7115 S Mingo Rd Tulsa, Oklahoma FullyPromoted Tulsa will be hosting the Equality Business Alliance Mixer for September. "Are You Fully Promoted? Fully Promoted offers extensive branding and marketing services for businesses and organizations. We create customizable campaigns with a wide variety of products like apparel, promotional products, printed materials and lead generation. Our local experts specialize in putting your logo on almost anything! If you can imagine it, there is a good chance we can do it. We provide solutions that include branded apparel, team gear, professional attire, service wear, uniforms and more. Fully Promoted works with a wide range of industries including nonprofits, automotive, safety, healthcare, insurance, financial, education, construction, and churches. Enid Pride Saturday, September 21, 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Garfield County Courthouse 100 W. Broadway Ave. Enid, OK 73701 Mark your calendars for the 10th annual Enid Pride celebration on Saturday, September 21, 2019! Visibly Imperfectly Perfect First Meetup Thursday, September 26, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 This will be the first meetup for this event. It is meant to be a social event and there will be food, drinks, and plenty of conversation! 4/24/26, 5:11 PM �Annual Meeting this Saturday! Cast Your Vote Today! 10 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Annual-Meeting-this-Saturday--C... Visibly Imperfectly Perfect, VIP for short, is a group for anyone who has felt different because of their skin. We want to provide support and community for inexplicably unique people. This group started as a place for the vitiligo community but is open to anyone who could be considered unique. We are here to support one another in the skin we are in. This group is meant for anyone with: Vitiligo Poliosis Hair Congenital Nevus (Birthmark) Freckles Neurofibromatosis Albinism Dark Skin Light Skin Exfoliative Erythrodermatitis Waardenburg Syndrome Mastectomy Scars Eczema/Severe Dermatitis Psoriasis etc. Pride Days at the Tulsa State Fair Thursday September 26, 11 a.m. – Sunday October 6, 11 p.m. Tulsa State Fair 4145 E 21st St, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74114 Oklahomans for Equality 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 all 11 days of awesome! Oklahomans for Equality will have an indoor booth with the road show pride store, information, and volunteers! 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! Call for Artist - Deadline for submissions Oct. 7th Monday, October 7, 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 The OkEq gallery at the Dennis R Neill Equality Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma is now accepting proposals for the 2020 Exhibition Calendar. Our gallery encourages artists who create fresh, challenging work in all media to apply. 4/24/26, 5:11 PM �Annual Meeting this Saturday! Cast Your Vote Today! 11 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Annual-Meeting-this-Saturday--C... 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 is 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 7th, 2019. Notifications will be sent out by November 1, 2019. Please submit entry below, with the subject heading “OkEq gallery proposal" Submit Entry McAlester Pride Saturday, October 12, 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Chadick Park S. 3rd St & E. Chadick Ave. McAlester, OK 74501 SeE ~ Zerlina Maxwell - CULTURE SHIFT: Understanding and Combating Rape Culture Tuesday, September 10, 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Roxana Rozsa and Robert Eugene Lorton Performance Center 550 South Gary Place. Tulsa, OK 74104 Join Domestic Violence Intervention Services (DVIS) and University of Tulsa as they welcome Zerlina Maxwell to speak about understanding and combating rape culture. Tickets are free and available on a first come, first served basis. 4/24/26, 5:11 PM �Annual Meeting this Saturday! Cast Your Vote Today! 12 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Annual-Meeting-this-Saturday--C... Register MisFEST Saturday, September 14, 3:00 p.m. Guthrie Green 111 E. M.B. Brady St. Tulsa, OK 74103 MisFEST presented by Fowler Automotive is coming back better than ever on September 14, 2019 at Guthrie Green with KT Tunstall as our headliner! There will be food trucks, live and interactive art installations, vendors, and fantastic music. MisFEST is FREE with VIP ticket options for those who want a designated space on the back deck with a few other perks. LINEUP: 4:00 pm - Shoulda Been Blonde 4:50 pm - Yardbone 5:40 pm - Smoochie Wallus 6:30 pm - Bambi feat. Tea Rush 7:10 pm - Tea Rush 8:00 pm - Good Villains 9:00 pm - KT Tunstall New Volunteer Shifts Available We will now be opening at 9:00 a.m. and are in need of volunteers from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. every day of the week. If you are interested in volunteering during this time, Please fill out our volunteer form here: Volunteer Form Our Hours are Expanding! We're happy to announce that we are expanding our hours of service! Starting Monday, July 1st the Dennis R Neill Equality Center will open at 9:00 a.m. AIDS Quilt Narratives Wanted The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center and Jeremy Stevens, program director of the Orbit Initiative for the Tulsa PAC, are G 4/24/26, 5:11 PM �Annual Meeting this Saturday! Cast Your Vote Today! 13 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Annual-Meeting-this-Saturday--C... 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 . --- -- The Gender Diversity Health and Social Experiences Survey (GHSE) Do you identify as transgender or any gender that is different from the sex you were assigned at birth? If so, we encourage you to participate in The Gender Diversity Health and Social Experiences Survey! This research will help support our understanding of the social, institutional, and healthcare needs of trans and gender nonbinary people. Participants will have the opportunity to vote for a trans-related non-profit organization. $300.00 will be donated to each of the two organizations with the most votes. We will not collect any identifying information from you. Complete Survey Joe and Nancy McDonald Library " Speak No Evil: A Novel " Find this selection and more by visiting the Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library. "On the surface, Niru leads a charmed life. Raised by two attentive parents in Washington, D.C., he’s a top student and a track star at his prestigious private high school. Bound for Harvard in the fall, his prospects are bright. But Niru has a painful secret: he is queer—an abominable sin to his conservative Nigerian parents. No one knows except Meredith, his best friend, the daughter of prominent Washington insiders—and the one person who seems not to judge him. When his father accidentally discovers Niru is gay, the fallout is brutal and swift. Coping with troubles of her own, however, Meredith finds that she has little left emotionally to offer him. 4/24/26, 5:11 PM �Annual Meeting this Saturday! Cast Your Vote Today! 14 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Annual-Meeting-this-Saturday--C... As the two friends struggle to reconcile their desires against the expectations and institutions that seek to define them, they find themselves speeding toward a future more violent and senseless than they can imagine. Neither will escape unscathed." Equality Pride Store New in the OkEq Pride Store: Fanny Packs or Sport Utility Belts Be sure to "Like" the OkEq Pride Store Facebook page to keep up with the new items and new sale items Counseling Services Allison IkleyFreeman Allison Ikley-Freeman, LPC Candidate is passionate about assisting individuals who are a part of the LGBTQIA+ community who experience a range of concerns and issues. Individual, youth, and adolescent counseling is available on a sliding fee scale based on income. 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 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 4/24/26, 5:11 PM �Annual Meeting this Saturday! Cast Your Vote Today! 15 of 20 You can make an appointment with Allison by calling 918-280-9645 . https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Annual-Meeting-this-Saturday--C... 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. 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 ---- Regularly Scheduled Programming • LEGAL A1n thi SERVICES OF = OKLAHOMA, INC. Lawyer in the Library OkEq Board Meeting 2nd Wednesday of each month 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Monthly Meeting Thursday, September 15, 7:00 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 and child support), landlord/ tenant disputes, estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment is necessary. It's Complicated 1st & 3rd Monday of each month 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. 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 "It's Complicated" is an ongoing group for 4/24/26, 5:11 PM �Annual Meeting this Saturday! Cast Your Vote Today! 16 of 20 Coming Out Workshop 1st and 3rd Monday of every month 6:30 p.m. – 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 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 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 . https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Annual-Meeting-this-Saturday--C... 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 . Sos SECULAR ORGANIZATIONS FOR SOBRIETY 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 SOS Group Mondays 7:00 p.m 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 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 4/24/26, 5:11 PM �Annual Meeting this Saturday! Cast Your Vote Today! 17 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Annual-Meeting-this-Saturday--C... Survivors of Incest Anonymous Every Saturday 12:00 - 2:30 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 Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan 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 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. Children/Siblings of Trans*/NonBinary Individuals Support Group 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. 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. Game Night Saturdays 4/24/26, 5:11 PM �Annual Meeting this Saturday! Cast Your Vote Today! 18 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Annual-Meeting-this-Saturday--C... 7:00 - 9:00 pm 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. 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 Community Partners health outreach prevention education, inc. EBA Directory The Equality H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule contacts, products and Workforce Oklahoma Access Point services, and also strengthens Open every day and expands our businesses, Workforce Oklahoma careers and community. maintains a resource area at Testing provided by H.O.P.E. the Equality Center that Testing Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, Tuesday 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. Wednesday 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. Saturday 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as Check www.okeq.org for step-by-step instructions on testing dates. how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. OkEq Staff 4/24/26, 5:11 PM �Annual Meeting this Saturday! Cast Your Vote Today! 19 of 20 Jose Vega Deputy Director Jose.Vega@okeq.org Morgan Allen Center Coordinator Morgan.Allen@okeq.org Kao Morris Facilities Manager Kao.Morris@okeq.org https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Annual-Meeting-this-Saturday--C... Alex Wade Medical Services Coordinator Alex.Wade@okeq.org Tracy Allen Special Projects/Library Tracy.Allen@okeq.org Krissy Dudley Administrative Manager Krissy.Dudley@okeq.org 4/24/26, 5:11 PM �Annual Meeting this Saturday! Cast Your Vote Today! 20 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Annual-Meeting-this-Saturday--C... "fulsa World Toby Jenkins CEO/Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@okeq.org OkEq Board and Trustees Executive Committee Sheena Grewal - President Chris Brecht-Smith - Vice President Paul Allen - Treasurer Darci Hazelwood, D.O. - Member at Large Board of Directors Laura Arrosmith, D.O. Allison Ikley-Freeman Al Triggs Robin VanMeter Will Vaughn Visit Our Website Board of Advisors Michael Farr Joann Frizell Andrew Gordon Jack Graham Bob Hanson, PharmD Dale Hogan Denise Reid Justin Ross Jeremy Stevens Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt David Nelson Kris Wilmes View Our Events Contact Us Today Oklahomans for Equality Hours: Mon - Sat 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. | Sun 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 4/24/26, 5:11 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/c540744aeaa07a23c30d45583f16dac2.pdf 94fa619263e91f4cc087e65b035e5de1 PDF Text Text Get your Shot at OkEq's Flu Shot Clinic 1 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-your-Shot-at-OkEq-s-Flu-Shot... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews September 10th, 2019 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! Flu Shot Clinic Saturday, September 14, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Come down to the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center for your yearly flu vaccination. If you have insurance, please bring your insurance card. If you do not have insurance or if your insurance does not cover the full cost of the flu shot, we have # ~/ GetYour ' Flu Shot AT THE EQUALITY CENTER ,/ ~ 4/24/26, 5:12 PM �Get your Shot at OkEq's Flu Shot Clinic 2 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-your-Shot-at-OkEq-s-Flu-Shot... vouchers available on a first-come first-serve basis. Flu shots provided by Walgreens. Mural Repainting Celebration Friday, September 20, 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 LOVE CONQUERS HATE! Come out and volunteer with OKEQ and Colorpop Studios as we restore our gorgeous Lynn Riggs mural! Wear your workin' clothes and celebrate the community we have in Tulsa. We will start at 5pm on Friday Sept. 20. Call for Artist - Deadline for submissions Oct. 7th Monday, October 7, 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 The OkEq gallery at the Dennis R Neill Equality Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma is now accepting proposals for the 2020 Exhibition Calendar. Our gallery encourages 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 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 is 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 7th, 2019. Notifications will be sent out by November 1, 2019. Please submit entry below, with the subject heading “OkEq gallery proposal" 4/24/26, 5:12 PM �Get your Shot at OkEq's Flu Shot Clinic 3 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-your-Shot-at-OkEq-s-Flu-Shot... Submit Entry Third Thursdays in the Rainbow Room : Headlines and Kicklines Thursday, September 19, 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Star of the stage and screen, Travis Guillory jumps off the news anchor desk and onto the cabaret stage with “Headlines & Kicklines.” Singing songs of roles he’s played, roles he’d like to play, and roles they won’t let him play, the song and dance man will be joined by Claire Schroepfer, John Burns, Kara Staiger, Nicholas Cains and Margaret Stall, accompanied by Christy Stalcup on the piano. Prepare for an evening of laughter, music, and witnessing a news man attempt to hit notes that probably should be left up to a trained singer. Click Below for Tickets: Click for Tickets The OKEQ History Project Needs your Help Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 OKEQ HISTORY PROJECT WE NEED YOUR HELP! Our History Project team has been working on archiving footage, artifacts, and newspaper clippings from 1980 to the present day. We have pieces of Oklahoma LGBTQ+ history that span forty years, but we need your help! Do you have old newspapers at your house that mention OKEQ? Do you have Pride shirts from I 1999? Videos from past galas? Consider donating or loaning them to our history project so we can digitize and make our archive searchable to the public! ! ■ = ll- = ll-11 I I I I Bring any and all artifacts to the center! We are open 7 days a week from 9am-9pm! Orbit Initiative Saturday, September 14, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street ~ ; : : b. -~ ~ ~ ... I ~ ~ .::S :, ...= ~ :: ,,.,~ -~ //1\\~ o r ~ ~ ~ ~ ,... /// /11 111\\\\\ 1t I N I T I AT I V E THEATRE BY, OF & FOR ALL PEOPLE 4/24/26, 5:12 PM �Get your Shot at OkEq's Flu Shot Clinic 4 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-your-Shot-at-OkEq-s-Flu-Shot... Tulsa, OK 74120 The ORBIT INITIATIVE is an educational endeavor by the Tulsa Performing Arts Center Trust that strives to reach beyond downtown to work with community partners citywide to provide theatrical education to anyone interested, ages 4-84, free of charge, and located within their community. The goal is to provide collaboration and fellowship for all of Tulsa’s communities through entertainment, education and performance that reflects Tulsa’s own unique diversity. Strong community partnerships are the bedrock of ORBIT. Reaching out to those community members who feel the theater is out of their reach or is an elitist organization is the primary objective. Bi+ Visibility Week Celebration PANCAKES WITH PANSEXUALS Sunday, Sept 22 11:00 a.m. Bruce Golf Event Center Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Let's kick off Bi+ Visibility Week with brunch! We celebrate all identities under the Bi+ Umbrella. Enjoy pancakes and other breakfast food, and come learn about the Pansexual identity. BI+ VISIBILITY DAY MIXER Monday, Sept 23 6:30 p.m. Bruce Golf Event Center Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 September 23 is International Celebrate Bisexuality Day, aka BI+ VISIBILITY DAY! Join us for a casual meet-and-greet learn about the non-monosexual identities and Bisexual+ programming at the Equality Center, and meet members of the community. BI+ HAPPY HOUR AT DEAD ARMADILLO BREWERY Thursday, Sept 26, 5:00 p.m. Dead Armadillo Brewery 1004 E 4th St, Tulsa, OK 74120 Have a beer or two at Dead Armadillo's kid- and dog-friendly beergarden, just across the bridge from the Equality Center! Live music beginning at 7:00. STAND BI+ ME CELEBRATION! Saturday, Sept 28, 6:00 p.m. Lynn Riggs Theater Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 OkEq's Brought To You Bi+ The Letter B invites you to our 4th annual Stand Bi+ Me party for Bi+ 4/24/26, 5:12 PM �Get your Shot at OkEq's Flu Shot Clinic 5 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-your-Shot-at-OkEq-s-Flu-Shot... Visibility Day 2019! Join us at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center as we recognize the Bisexual, Pansexual, Fluid, Queer, and all non-monosexual identities. We will have music, dancing, stories, and refreshments. All are welcome, must be 21+ to drink. Celebrate with us and be seen! EBA Mixer Wednesday, September 18, 6:00 p.m. FullyPromoted Tulsa 7115 S Mingo Rd Tulsa, Oklahoma FullyPromoted Tulsa will be hosting the Equality Business Alliance Mixer for September. "Are You Fully Promoted? Fully Promoted offers extensive branding and marketing services for businesses and organizations. We create customizable campaigns with a wide variety of products like apparel, promotional products, printed materials and lead generation. Our local experts specialize in putting your logo on almost anything! If you can imagine it, there is a good chance we can do it. We provide solutions that include branded apparel, team gear, professional attire, service wear, uniforms and more. Fully Promoted works with a wide range of industries including nonprofits, automotive, safety, healthcare, insurance, financial, education, construction, and churches. Enid Pride Saturday, September 21, 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Garfield County Courthouse 100 W. Broadway Ave. Enid, OK 73701 Mark your calendars for the 10th annual Enid Pride celebration on Saturday, September 21, 2019! OKEQ at the State Fair Thursday, September 26, - October 6, Tulsa Fair Grounds 4145 E. 21st Street, Tulsa, OK 74120 OKEQ will be at the Tulsa State Fair again this year! Last year was a huge success, and we hope to reach even more people this year! We can't do it without your help, so we are asking people to volunteer for 3-hour shifts at our booth. The fair runs 4/24/26, 5:12 PM �Get your Shot at OkEq's Flu Shot Clinic 6 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-your-Shot-at-OkEq-s-Flu-Shot... from September 26th through October 6th. Volunteer at the Fair Pride Days at the Tulsa State Fair Thursday September 26, 11 a.m. – Sunday October 6, 11 p.m. Tulsa State Fair 4145 E 21st St, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74114 Oklahomans for Equality 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 all 11 days of awesome! Oklahomans for Equality will have an indoor booth with the road show pride store, information, and volunteers! 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! Visibly Imperfectly Perfect Tulsa 1st Support Group Meeting Saturday, September 26, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 This is Visibly Imperfectly Perfect Tulsa very first meeting invite!!! We are so excited to bring people together to help each other LOVE the SKIN they are in!! LOVE the SKIN they are in!!!! Encouraging others keeps her encouraged as well! Our first meeting is going to be so much fun!!!! We will have food & games! We hope to see you :) Art Opening & Exhibit featuring the works of Lgbtq+ Youth Thursday, October 3, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 This October Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) will showcase and exhibit local LGBTQ+ Youth artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center beginning with a reception on Thursday, October 3rd from 6-9pm and continuing throughout the month. “Youth Invasion” will open October 1 st for a month-long 4/24/26, 5:12 PM �Get your Shot at OkEq's Flu Shot Clinic 7 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-your-Shot-at-OkEq-s-Flu-Shot... show at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center, The artwork will be available for purchase at the show. The show is a collaborative effort of over fifteen young artists from Tulsa and the surrounding areas. Many of the youth come from Alphabet SOUP, Oklahomans for Equality Center’s Youth Group, Youth Services of Tulsa, and Camp Fire Green Country. The exhibit contains a wide variety of two- and three-dimensional media, including canvas, clay, and assemblage. This exhibit features teens’ unique take on the issues they face today. This show is a visual exploration of identity and representation. Today’s youth are no stranger to the conscious act of curating the private and public self on a daily basis. This show allows one to look through the eyes of today’s LGBTQ+ youth. The youth who attend Alphabet SOUP, began imagining a show for the art gallery at The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center early in the year. The young people have a unique and noteworthy view of the world, and wanted to express their view using the language of art. The youth have been working throughout the year to create and refine the pieces they felt best represented them to be included on this exhibit. Their art will both challenge and expire visitors. The show continues through October 31st. The show begins with a reception where there will be a door prize drawn of the artist’s work. The show continues throughout the month. Exhibitors include: Artists include: Atlas Daniel Underhill, Amiri Rolland, Winston Paschal, Mia Liagon, Virgil Coffee, Trinity Kissire, Parker Grubb, Athena Lamontflores, Kai Davidson, Aunalicia Garza, Ash Stambaugh, and others. Fresh Start Program: Transformative self care! Thursday, October 3, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 The brain child of Victoria James and cosponsored by Clary Sage College, Dennis R Neill Equality Center, Unity Tulsa, and Dynamite Conventions. The Fresh Start Program is designed give a hand-up to those who are going experiencing major life-changes through teaching self-care. No matter what is happening in your life … gender transition, divorce, or even just a much-needed change … The Fresh Start Program provides a judgment free and life-affirming environment so that you can build the best version of yourself through self-care and style. So, stop hating your mirror and stop waiting on the Fab Five to swoop in to make your life better. Join us for our free monthly classes, take control and give yourself the skills to stride into the future with confidence. October 3rd - Applying Makeup for Your Everyday Style Clary Sage College's Makeup Artistry instructor and students will show you how to apply and wear everyday makeup. Bring your makeup kit to class and the Clary Sage students and instructors will show each attendee tips on the best way to apply makeup for your shape and coloring. The first 20 Attendees will receive a free gift and samples (or for as long as supplies last). November 7th - Hair Care and Styling 4/24/26, 5:12 PM �Get your Shot at OkEq's Flu Shot Clinic 8 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-your-Shot-at-OkEq-s-Flu-Shot... Clary Sage College's Cosmetology instructor will teach you about hair care and styling, and how to choose the best style for you. Students and instructors will then style hair of attendees and show what may work best for them. The first 20 Attendees will receive a free gift and samples (or for as long as supplies last). December 5th - Barbering and Facial Hair Care We will have one of our barber instructors give a presentation on hair styles, how to care for facial hair, and choosing the best style for the shape of your face. Students and instructors will then sit and talk with attendees individually about what may work best for them. The first 20 Attendees will receive a free gift and samples (or for as long as supplies last). January 9th - Creating Your Style Dyana Harrison, our Fashion Design instructor will talk about how to create your personal style, colors to chose and avoid, and how to dress for every occasion. Students and instructors will then sit and talk with attendees individually about what may work best for them. The first 20 attendees will receive a free gift and samples (or for as long as supplies last). January 23rd - Fashion Swap Closet getting full, or style getting stale? Bring your lightly used clothes, purses, accessories, shoes and more to the Equality Center and trade them with other attendees to build a whole new style! Clary Sage Instructors and students will be on hand to help you make choices so will you look your best. February 6th - Tips to Design Your Own Space Our Interior Design instructor will give a presentation on how to make your space fit with your style. She will talk about what elements, color, and accents to incorporate in order to create a feminine, masculine and/or gender-neutral space. A nice space is a happy space. McAlester Pride Saturday, October 12, 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Chadick Park S. 3rd St & E. Chadick Ave. McAlester, OK 74501 .---------5 e MisFEST Saturday, September 14, 3:00 p.m. Guthrie Green 111 E. M.B. Brady St. Tulsa, OK 74103 MisFEST presented by Fowler Automotive is coming back better than ever on September 14, 2019 at Guthrie Green with KT Tunstall as our headliner! There will be food trucks, live and interactive art installations, vendors, and fantastic music. MisFEST is FREE with VIP ticket options for those who want a designated space on the back deck with a few other perks. LINEUP: 4/24/26, 5:12 PM �Get your Shot at OkEq's Flu Shot Clinic 9 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-your-Shot-at-OkEq-s-Flu-Shot... 4:00 pm - Shoulda Been Blonde 4:50 pm - Yardbone 5:40 pm - Smoochie Wallus 6:30 pm - Bambi feat. Tea Rush 7:10 pm - Tea Rush 8:00 pm - Good Villains 9:00 pm - KT Tunstall Tulsa Native American Day Monday, October 14, 2019 at 9:00 a.m – 5:00 p.m. Guthrie Green 111 East M.B. Brady Street, Tulsa, OK 74103 Come join us for the 3nd Annual Tulsa Native American Day Celebration! Event will begin at 9:00 and is open to the public. Vendors, artists, and food trucks will be available throughout the day! Come listen to local community leaders and guest speakers talk about what this day means to them. Parade will begin at 12:00 pm followed by exhibition dancing. This years art, titled "Walking in the Spirit", was done by Tim Nevaquaya. Visit Nevaquaya Fine Arts: Walking in the Spirit Follow below for event updates! Follow Tulsa Native American Day on Facebook Alphabet Soup: OUT of the Can Friday, October 18, at 6:00 p.m – 9:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Leadership Lock-In 2019 will bring together LGBTQ+ youth in YOUTH LEADERSHIP middle school and high school from across the state to LOCK-IN AT THE socialize, develop leadership skills, and to have a great time! EQUALITY CENTER Throughout the lock-In, youth will have the unique opportunity to build partnerships, learn new skills, and develop leadership skills to impact their community. Who Should Attend? Youth: Youth in grades 6 through 12 who identify as LGBTQ+ who also have an interest in connecting with, and impacting their community. What Will We Do? Youth will participate in interactive workshops focusing on leadership development, 4/24/26, 5:12 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/2528f3c697b44d7760ff1f2b1d20d3ba.pdf eba6f951985f18ecead5230ec7c498fc PDF Text Text Join us for our Mural Repainting Celebration, LOVE CONQUERS HATE! 1 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-us-for-our-Mural-Repainting... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews September 17th, 2019 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! Mural Repainting Celebration Friday, September 20, 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 LOVE CONQUERS HATE! Come out and volunteer with OKEQ and Colorpop Studios as we restore our gorgeous Lynn Riggs mural! Wear your workin' clothes and celebrate the community we have in Tulsa. 4/24/26, 5:13 PM �Join us for our Mural Repainting Celebration, LOVE CONQUERS HATE! 2 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-us-for-our-Mural-Repainting... We will start at 5pm on Friday Sept. 20. People of Color Social Mixer Friday, September 20, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 SEPTEMBER cOTH, cl/19@ 7PM The People of Color Social Mixer focuses on celebrating, preserving and connecting POCs in the Tulsa LGBT+ community. Join us for drinks, food and fun! The POC Mixers are scheduled the third Friday of each month. Call for Artist - Deadline for submissions Oct. 7th Monday, October 7, 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 The OkEq gallery at the Dennis R Neill Equality Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma is now accepting proposals for the 2020 Exhibition Calendar. Our gallery encourages 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 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 is 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 7th, 2019. Notifications will be sent out by November 1, 2019. Please submit entry below, with the subject heading “OkEq gallery proposal" 4/24/26, 5:13 PM �Join us for our Mural Repainting Celebration, LOVE CONQUERS HATE! 3 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-us-for-our-Mural-Repainting... Submit Entry Third Thursdays in the Rainbow Room : Headlines and Kicklines Thursday, September 19, 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Star of the stage and screen, Travis Guillory jumps off the news anchor desk and onto the cabaret stage with “Headlines & Kicklines.” Singing songs of roles he’s played, roles he’d like to play, and roles they won’t let him play, the song and dance man will be joined by Claire Schroepfer, John Burns, Kara Staiger, Nicholas Cains and Margaret Stall, accompanied by Christy Stalcup on the piano. Prepare for an evening of laughter, music, and witnessing a news man attempt to hit notes that probably should be left up to a trained singer. Click Below for Tickets: Click for Tickets The OKEQ History Project Needs your Help Our History Project team has been working on archiving footage, artifacts, and newspaper clippings from 1980 to the present day. We have pieces of Oklahoma LGBTQ+ history that span forty years, but we need your help! Do you have old newspapers at your house that mention OKEQ? Do you have Pride shirts from 1999? Videos from past galas? Consider donating or loaning them to our history project so we can digitize and make our archive searchable to the public! OKEQ HISTORY PROJECT WE NEED YOUR HELP! ! ■ = ll- = ll-11 I - I I I I Bring any and all artifacts to the center! We are open 7 days a week from 9am-9pm! EBA Mixer Wednesday, September 18, 6:00 p.m. FullyPromoted Tulsa 7115 S. Mingo Rd. Tulsa, Oklahoma 4/24/26, 5:13 PM �Join us for our Mural Repainting Celebration, LOVE CONQUERS HATE! 4 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-us-for-our-Mural-Repainting... FullyPromoted Tulsa will be hosting the Equality Business Alliance Mixer for September. "Are You Fully Promoted? Fully Promoted offers extensive branding and marketing services for businesses and organizations. We create customizable campaigns with a wide variety of products like apparel, promotional products, printed materials and lead generation. Our local experts specialize in putting your logo on almost anything! If you can imagine it, there is a good chance we can do it. We provide solutions that include branded apparel, team gear, professional attire, service wear, uniforms and more. Fully Promoted works with a wide range of industries including nonprofits, automotive, safety, healthcare, insurance, financial, education, construction, and churches. Bi+ Visibility Week Celebration PANCAKES WITH PANSEXUALS Sunday, September 22, 11:00 a.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Let's kick off Bi+ Visibility Week with brunch! We celebrate all identities under the Bi+ Umbrella. Enjoy pancakes and other breakfast food, and come learn about the Pansexual identity. BI+ VISIBILITY DAY MIXER Monday, September 23, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 September 23 is International Celebrate Bisexuality Day, aka BI+ VISIBILITY DAY! Join us for a casual meet-and-greet learn about the non-monosexual identities and Bisexual+ programming at the Equality Center, and meet members of the community. BI+ HAPPY HOUR AT DEAD ARMADILLO BREWERY Thursday, September 26, 5:00 p.m. Dead Armadillo Brewery 1004 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 Have a beer or two at Dead Armadillo's kid- and dog-friendly beergarden, just across the bridge from the Equality Center! Live music beginning at 7:00. STAND BI+ ME CELEBRATION! Saturday, September 28, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 4/24/26, 5:13 PM �Join us for our Mural Repainting Celebration, LOVE CONQUERS HATE! 5 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-us-for-our-Mural-Repainting... 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 OkEq's Brought To You Bi+ The Letter B invites you to our 4th annual Stand Bi+ Me party for Bi+ Visibility Day 2019! Join us at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center as we recognize the Bisexual, Pansexual, Fluid, Queer, and all non-monosexual identities. We will have music, dancing, stories, and refreshments. All are welcome, must be 21+ to drink. Celebrate with us and be seen! Enid Pride Saturday, September 21, 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Garfield County Courthouse 100 W. Broadway Ave. Enid, OK 73701 Mark your calendars for the 10th annual Enid Pride celebration on Saturday, September 21, 2019! OKEQ at the State Fair September 26 - October 6, Tulsa Fair Grounds 4145 E. 21st Street, Tulsa, OK 74120 OKEQ will be at the Tulsa State Fair again this year! Last year was a huge success, and we hope to reach even more people this year! We can't do it without your help, so we are asking people to volunteer for 3-hour shifts at our booth. The fair runs from September 26th through October 6th. Pride Days at the Tulsa State Fair Oklahomans for Equality 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 all 11 days of awesome! Oklahomans for Equality will have an indoor booth with the road show pride store, information, and volunteers! 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 at the Fair Visibly Imperfectly Perfect Tulsa 1st Support Group Meeting Saturday, September 26, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 4/24/26, 5:13 PM �Join us for our Mural Repainting Celebration, LOVE CONQUERS HATE! 6 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-us-for-our-Mural-Repainting... 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 This is Visibly Imperfectly Perfect Tulsa very first meeting invite!!! We are so excited to bring people together to help each other LOVE the SKIN they are in!! LOVE the SKIN they are in!!!! Encouraging others keeps her encouraged as well! Our first meeting is going to be so much fun!!!! We will have food & games! We hope to see you :) ~ "' Orbit Initiative ~ - s: Saturday, September 28, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 I~ ~ ~ === .::~ --;:s =•••, ---...~ ~ b . ~ ~ //1\\~ or 1t ~ '• 1\~ : ~ ~ ~ ..•• / // JII 111\\\\\ I N I T I AT I V E THEATRE BY, OF & FOR ALL PEOPLE The ORBIT INITIATIVE is an educational endeavor by the Tulsa Performing Arts Center Trust that strives to reach beyond downtown to work with community partners citywide to provide theatrical education to anyone interested, ages 4-84, free of charge, and located within their community. The goal is to provide collaboration and fellowship for all of Tulsa’s communities through entertainment, education and performance that reflects Tulsa’s own unique diversity. Strong community partnerships are the bedrock of ORBIT. Reaching out to those community members who feel the theater is out of their reach or is an elitist organization is the primary objective. 1111\li ·• ~"' :--,-~ lit a Gay Men's Dinner Group I Tuesday, October 1, 6:30 p.m. Celebrity Club 3109 S. Yale Ave. Tulsa, OK 74135 ' -~ ,: .4 The reservations are under OkEq Men's Group. A head count is needed for the reservations. If you are coming please let us know by clicking below . RSVP Celebrity Club Art Opening & Exhibit featuring the works of Lgbtq+ Youth Thursday, October 3, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street 4/24/26, 5:13 PM �Join us for our Mural Repainting Celebration, LOVE CONQUERS HATE! 7 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-us-for-our-Mural-Repainting... Tulsa, OK 74120 This October Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) will showcase and exhibit local LGBTQ+ Youth artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center beginning with a reception on Thursday, October 3rd from 6-9pm and continuing throughout the month. “Youth Invasion” will open October 1 st for a month-long show at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center, The artwork will be available for purchase at the show. The show is a collaborative effort of over fifteen young artists from Tulsa and the surrounding areas. Many of the youth come from Alphabet SOUP, Oklahomans for Equality Center’s Youth Group, Youth Services of Tulsa, and Camp Fire Green Country. The exhibit contains a wide variety of two- and three-dimensional media, including canvas, clay, and assemblage. This exhibit features teens’ unique take on the issues they face today. This show is a visual exploration of identity and representation. Today’s youth are no stranger to the conscious act of curating the private and public self on a daily basis. This show allows one to look through the eyes of today’s LGBTQ+ youth. The youth who attend Alphabet SOUP, began imagining a show for the art gallery at The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center early in the year. The young people have a unique and noteworthy view of the world, and wanted to express their view using the language of art. The youth have been working throughout the year to create and refine the pieces they felt best represented them to be included on this exhibit. Their art will both challenge and expire visitors. The show continues through October 31st. The show begins with a reception where there will be a door prize drawn of the artist’s work. The show continues throughout the month. Exhibitors include: Artists include: Atlas Daniel Underhill, Amiri Rolland, Winston Paschal, Mia Liagon, Virgil Coffee, Trinity Kissire, Parker Grubb, Athena Lamontflores, Kai Davidson, Aunalicia Garza, Ash Stambaugh, and others. Fresh Start Program: Transformative self care! Thursday, October 3, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 The brain child of Victoria James and cosponsored by Clary Sage College, Dennis R Neill Equality Center, Unity Tulsa, and Dynamite Conventions. The Fresh Start Program is designed give a hand-up to those who are going experiencing major life-changes through teaching self-care. No matter what is happening in your life … gender transition, divorce, or even just a much-needed change … The Fresh Start Program provides a judgment free and life-affirming environment so that you can build the best version of yourself through self-care and style. So, stop hating your mirror and stop waiting on the Fab Five to swoop in to make your life better. Join us for our free monthly classes, take control and give yourself the skills to stride into the future with confidence. October 3rd - Applying Makeup for Your Everyday Style 4/24/26, 5:13 PM �Join us for our Mural Repainting Celebration, LOVE CONQUERS HATE! 8 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-us-for-our-Mural-Repainting... Clary Sage College's Makeup Artistry instructor and students will show you how to apply and wear everyday makeup. Bring your makeup kit to class and the Clary Sage students and instructors will show each attendee tips on the best way to apply makeup for your shape and coloring. The first 20 Attendees will receive a free gift and samples (or for as long as supplies last). November 7th - Hair Care and Styling Clary Sage College's Cosmetology instructor will teach you about hair care and styling, and how to choose the best style for you. Students and instructors will then style hair of attendees and show what may work best for them. The first 20 Attendees will receive a free gift and samples (or for as long as supplies last). December 5th - Barbering and Facial Hair Care We will have one of our barber instructors give a presentation on hair styles, how to care for facial hair, and choosing the best style for the shape of your face. Students and instructors will then sit and talk with attendees individually about what may work best for them. The first 20 Attendees will receive a free gift and samples (or for as long as supplies last). January 9th - Creating Your Style Dyana Harrison, our Fashion Design instructor will talk about how to create your personal style, colors to chose and avoid, and how to dress for every occasion. Students and instructors will then sit and talk with attendees individually about what may work best for them. The first 20 attendees will receive a free gift and samples (or for as long as supplies last). January 23rd - Fashion Swap Closet getting full, or style getting stale? Bring your lightly used clothes, purses, accessories, shoes and more to the Equality Center and trade them with other attendees to build a whole new style! Clary Sage Instructors and students will be on hand to help you make choices so will you look your best. February 6th - Tips to Design Your Own Space Our Interior Design instructor will give a presentation on how to make your space fit with your style. She will talk about what elements, color, and accents to incorporate in order to create a feminine, masculine and/or gender-neutral space. A nice space is a happy space. McAlester Pride Saturday, October 12, 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Chadick Park S. 3rd St & E. Chadick Ave. McAlester, OK 74501 SeE ~ Tulsa Native American Day Monday, October 14, 2019 at 9:00 a.m – 5:00 p.m. Guthrie Green 111 East M.B. Brady Street, Tulsa, OK 74103 Come join us for the 3nd Annual Tulsa Native American Day Celebration! Event will begin at 9:00 and is open to the public. 4/24/26, 5:13 PM �Join us for our Mural Repainting Celebration, LOVE CONQUERS HATE! 9 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-us-for-our-Mural-Repainting... ~ .... 0 " "' '''"°' ·~"' Vendors, artists, and food trucks will be available throughout the day! Come listen to local community leaders and guest speakers talk about what this day means to them. Parade will begin at 12:00 pm followed by exhibition dancing. ..., 000" HO$lad by The Cro<>t • r Tul,-1 A,~_, lnd.:.nAffa1tsComm.s,on This years art, titled "Walking in the Spirit", was done by Tim Nevaquaya. Visit Nevaquaya Fine Arts: Walking in the Spirit Follow below for event updates! Follow Tulsa Native American Day on Facebook Alphabet Soup: OUT of the Can October 18 - October 20 Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Leadership Lock-In 2019 will bring together LGBTQ+ youth in YOUTH LEADERSHIP middle school and high school from across the state to LOCK-IN AT THE socialize, develop leadership skills, and to have a great time! EQUALITY CENTER Throughout the lock-In, youth will have the unique opportunity to build partnerships, learn new skills, and develop leadership skills to impact their community. Who Should Attend? Youth: Youth in grades 6 through 12 who identify as LGBTQ+ who also have an interest in connecting with, and impacting their community. What Will We Do? Youth will participate in interactive workshops focusing on leadership development, community impact, and self-expression. There will be informative and motivating keynote speakers, lots of fun activities, entertainment, and a silent disco! Some activities will be held at alternate locations such as Youth Services of Tulsa. Staff and volunteers will be responsible for transporting youth to alternate sites. For more information about registration, call the Equality Center at 918-743-4297 or email Morgan Allen at morgan.allen@okeq.org ---- . Registration 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 4/24/26, 5:13 PM �Join us for our Mural Repainting Celebration, LOVE CONQUERS HATE! 10 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-us-for-our-Mural-Repainting... 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 . The Gender Diversity Health and Social Experiences Survey (GHSE) Do you identify as transgender or any gender that is different from the sex you were assigned at birth? If so, we encourage you to participate in The Gender Diversity Health and Social Experiences Survey! This research will help support our understanding of the social, institutional, and healthcare needs of trans and gender nonbinary people. Participants will have the opportunity to vote for a trans-related non-profit organization. $300.00 will be donated to each of the two organizations with the most votes. We will not collect any identifying information from you. Complete Survey Joe and Nancy McDonald Library " This Is How It Always Is: A Novel " Find this selection and more by visiting the Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library. " This is how a family keeps a secret…and how that secret ends up keeping them. This is how a family lives happily ever after…until happily ever after becomes complicated. This is how children change…and then change the world. This is Claude. He’s five years old, the youngest of five brothers, and loves peanut butter sandwiches. He also loves wearing a dress, and dreams of being a princess. When he grows up, Claude says, he wants to be a girl. Rosie and Penn want Claude to be whoever Claude wants to be. They’re just not sure they’re ready to share that with the world. 4/24/26, 5:13 PM �Join us for our Mural Repainting Celebration, LOVE CONQUERS HATE! 11 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-us-for-our-Mural-Repainting... Soon the entire family is keeping Claude’s secret. Until one day it explodes. Laurie Frankel's This Is How It Always Is is a novel about revelations, transformations, fairy tales, and family. And it’s about the ways this is how it always is: Change is always hard and miraculous and hard again, parenting is always a leap into the unknown with crossed fingers and full hearts, children grow but not always according to plan. And families with secrets don’t get to keep them forever." Equality Pride Store New in the OkEq Pride Store: Fanny Packs or Sport Utility Belts Be sure to "Like" the OkEq Pride Store Facebook page to keep up with the new items and new sale items Counseling Services Allison IkleyFreeman Allison Ikley-Freeman, LPC Candidate is passionate about assisting individuals who are a part of the LGBTQIA+ community who experience a range of 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 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 4/24/26, 5:13 PM �Join us for our Mural Repainting Celebration, LOVE CONQUERS HATE! https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-us-for-our-Mural-Repainting... concerns and issues. Individual, youth, and adolescent counseling is available on a sliding fee scale based on income. 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 ---- 12 of 17 You can make an appointment with Allison by calling 918-280-9645 . 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. Regularly Scheduled Programming • LEGAL AID t&. SERVICES OF = OKLAHOMA, INC. OkEq Board Meeting Monthly Meeting Thursday, September 19, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center It's Complicated 1st & 3rd Monday 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 4/24/26, 5:13 PM �Join us for our Mural Repainting Celebration, LOVE CONQUERS HATE! 13 of 17 Lawyer in the Library 2nd Wednesday of each month 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. 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 . sos Coming Out Workshop 1st and 3rd Monday of every month 6:30 p.m. – 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 Meeting the History Project Room Free to participate, this course is designed for individuals coming to terms with their sexuality with presentations on how https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-us-for-our-Mural-Repainting... SECULAR ORGANIZATIONS FOR SOBRIETY 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 SOS Group Mondays 7:00 p.m 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 Intimate Partner Violence & Sexual Assault Survivor Support Group 2nd & 4th Thursday of 4/24/26, 5:13 PM �Join us for our Mural Repainting Celebration, LOVE CONQUERS HATE! https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-us-for-our-Mural-Repainting... to come out to family, friends, and coworkers. Question and answer session in a supportive and informed environment. each month 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. 14 of 17 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 . 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 l1 mi l 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 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. 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. 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. 4/24/26, 5:13 PM �Join us for our Mural Repainting Celebration, LOVE CONQUERS HATE! 15 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-us-for-our-Mural-Repainting... mind, body, and spirit through movement and breath. Game Night sage Advocacy& Services for LGBTElders We refuse to be invisible SAGE Tulsa Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm (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. "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan 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 Community Partners health outreach prevention education, Inc. EBA Directory The Equality H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule contacts, products and Workforce Oklahoma Access Point services, and also strengthens Open every day and expands our businesses, Workforce Oklahoma careers and community. maintains a resource area at Testing provided by H.O.P.E. the Equality Center that Testing Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, Tuesday 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. Wednesday 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. Saturday 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as Check www.okeq.org for step-by-step instructions on testing dates. how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. OkEq Staff 4/24/26, 5:13 PM �Join us for our Mural Repainting Celebration, LOVE CONQUERS HATE! 16 of 17 Jose Vega Deputy Director Jose.Vega@okeq.org Morgan Allen Center Coordinator Morgan.Allen@okeq.org Kao Morris Facilities Manager Kao.Morris@okeq.org https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-us-for-our-Mural-Repainting... Alex Wade Medical Services Coordinator Alex.Wade@okeq.org Tracy Allen Special Projects/Library Tracy.Allen@okeq.org Krissy Dudley Administrative Manager Krissy.Dudley@okeq.org 4/24/26, 5:13 PM �Join us for our Mural Repainting Celebration, LOVE CONQUERS HATE! 17 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-us-for-our-Mural-Repainting... Toby Jenkins CEO/Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@okeq.org OkEq Board and Trustees Executive Committee Sheena Grewal - President Chris Brecht-Smith - Vice President Paul Allen - Treasurer Darci Hazelwood, D.O. - Member at Large Board of Directors Laura Arrosmith, D.O. Allison Ikley-Freeman Al Triggs Robin VanMeter Will Vaughn Visit Our Website Board of Advisors Michael Farr Joann Frizell Andrew Gordon Jack Graham Bob Hanson, PharmD Dale Hogan Denise Reid Justin Ross Jeremy Stevens Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt David Nelson Kris Wilmes View Our Events Contact Us Today Oklahomans for Equality Hours: Mon - Sat 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. | Sun 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 4/24/26, 5:13 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/23c968a71b13c97973a46b59a1cd3f29.pdf 7a445ee8b99fca71c156af5e98c84f3c PDF Text Text Happy Bi+ Visibility Week!!!! 1 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Bi--Visibility-Week----.ht... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews September 23rd, 2019 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! Bi+ Visibility Week Celebration BI+ HAPPY HOUR AT DEAD ARMADILLO BREWERY Thursday, September 26, 5:00 p.m. Dead Armadillo Brewery 1004 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 l+LITY 4/24/26, 5:13 PM �Happy Bi+ Visibility Week!!!! 2 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Bi--Visibility-Week----.ht... Have a beer or two at Dead Armadillo's kid- and dog-friendly beergarden, just across the bridge from the Equality Center! Live music beginning at 7:00. STAND BI+ ME CELEBRATION! Saturday, September 28, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 OkEq's Brought To You Bi+ The Letter B invites you to our 4th annual Stand Bi+ Me party for Bi+ Visibility Day 2019! Join us at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center as we recognize the Bisexual, Pansexual, Fluid, Queer, and all non-monosexual identities. We will have music, dancing, stories, and refreshments. All are welcome, must be 21+ to drink. Celebrate with us and be seen! OKEQ at the State Fair September 26 - October 6, Tulsa Fair Grounds 4145 E. 21st St. Tulsa, OK 74120 OKEQ will be at the Tulsa State Fair again this year! Last year was a huge success, and we hope to reach even more people this year! We can't do it without your help, so we are asking people to volunteer for 3-hour shifts at our booth. The fair runs from September 26th through October 6th. Pride Days at the Tulsa State Fair Oklahomans for Equality 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 all 11 days of awesome! Oklahomans for Equality will have an indoor booth with the road show pride store, information, and volunteers! 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 at the Fair LOVE CONQUERS HATE! Thank you for all who came out in support to help clean up the Lynn Riggs Mural. The clean up was successful! Now the artist will be able to repair and touch 4/24/26, 5:13 PM �Happy Bi+ Visibility Week!!!! 3 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Bi--Visibility-Week----.ht... up the mural. Call for Artist - Deadline for submissions Oct. 7th Monday, October 7, 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 The OkEq gallery at the Dennis R Neill Equality Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma is now accepting proposals for the 2020 Exhibition Calendar. Our gallery encourages 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 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 is 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 7th, 2019. Notifications will be sent out by November 1, 2019. 4/24/26, 5:13 PM �Happy Bi+ Visibility Week!!!! 4 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Bi--Visibility-Week----.ht... Please submit entry below, with the subject heading “OkEq gallery proposal" Submit Entry Alphabet Soup: OUT of the Can October 18 - October 20 Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Leadership Lock-In 2019 will bring together LGBTQ+ youth in YOUTH LEADERSHIP middle school and high school from across the state to LOCK-IN AT THE socialize, develop leadership skills, and to have a great time! EQUALITY CENTER Throughout the lock-In, youth will have the unique opportunity to build partnerships, learn new skills, and develop leadership skills to impact their community. Who Should Attend? Youth: Youth in grades 6 through 12 who identify as LGBTQ+ who also have an interest in connecting with, and impacting their community. What Will We Do? Youth will participate in interactive workshops focusing on leadership development, community impact, and self-expression. There will be informative and motivating keynote speakers, lots of fun activities, entertainment, and a silent disco! Some activities will be held at alternate locations such as Youth Services of Tulsa. Staff and volunteers will be responsible for transporting youth to alternate sites. For more information about registration, call the Equality Center at 918-743-4297 or email Morgan Allen at morgan.allen@okeq.org . Registration The OKEQ History Project Needs your Help Our History Project team has been working on archiving footage, artifacts, and newspaper clippings from 1980 to the present day. We have pieces of Oklahoma LGBTQ+ history that span forty years, but we need your help! Do you have old newspapers at your house that mention OKEQ? Do you have Pride shirts from 1999? Videos from past galas? Consider donating or loaning them to our history project so we can digitize and make our archive searchable to the public! OKEQ HISTORY PROJECT WE NEED YOUR HELP! ! ■ 1 11- 1 11-11 I - I I I I 4/24/26, 5:13 PM �Happy Bi+ Visibility Week!!!! 5 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Bi--Visibility-Week----.ht... Bring any and all artifacts to the center! We are open 7 days a week from 9am-9pm! Visibly Imperfectly Perfect Tulsa 1st Support Group Meeting Thursday, September 26, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 This is Visibly Imperfectly Perfect Tulsa very first meeting invite!!! We are so excited to bring people together to help each other LOVE the SKIN they are in!! LOVE the SKIN they are in!!!! Encouraging others keeps her encouraged as well! Our first meeting is going to be so much fun!!!! We will have food & games! We hope to see you :) b. L~;~ or 1t ~.. Orbit Initiative ~ s Saturday, September 28, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 I.~ ~~ ~ ~ -·· ~ === ~ W//// /11 11\\\\\\ ,.•• INITIATIVE THEATRE BY, OF & FOR ALL PEOPLE The ORBIT INITIATIVE is an educational endeavor by the Tulsa Performing Arts Center Trust that strives to reach beyond downtown to work with community partners citywide to provide theatrical education to anyone interested, ages 4-84, free of charge, and located within their community. The goal is to provide collaboration and fellowship for all of Tulsa’s communities through entertainment, education and performance that reflects Tulsa’s own unique diversity. Strong community partnerships are the bedrock of ORBIT. Reaching out to those community members who feel the theater is out of their reach or is an elitist organization is the primary objective. \ \ \I~' ·• ~ l~ /&11 Gay Men's Dinner Group Tuesday, October 1, 6:30 p.m. Celebrity Club 3109 S. Yale Ave. Tulsa, OK 74135 ' -~ Cf ~ -.. ~ •• The reservations are under OkEq Men's Group. A head count is needed for the reservations. If you are coming please let us know by clicking below . RSVP 4/24/26, 5:13 PM �Happy Bi+ Visibility Week!!!! 6 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Bi--Visibility-Week----.ht... Celebrity Club Art Opening & Exhibit featuring the works of Lgbtq+ Youth Thursday, October 3, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 This October Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) will showcase and exhibit local LGBTQ+ Youth artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center beginning with a reception on Thursday, October 3rd from 6-9pm and continuing throughout the month. “Youth Invasion” will open October 1 st for a month-long show at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center, The artwork will be available for purchase at the show. The show is a collaborative effort of over fifteen young artists from Tulsa and the surrounding areas. Many of the youth come from Alphabet SOUP, Oklahomans for Equality Center’s Youth Group, Youth Services of Tulsa, and Camp Fire Green Country. The exhibit contains a wide variety of two- and three-dimensional media, including canvas, clay, and assemblage. This exhibit features teens’ unique take on the issues they face today. This show is a visual exploration of identity and representation. Today’s youth are no stranger to the conscious act of curating the private and public self on a daily basis. This show allows one to look through the eyes of today’s LGBTQ+ youth. The youth who attend Alphabet SOUP, began imagining a show for the art gallery at The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center early in the year. The young people have a unique and noteworthy view of the world, and wanted to express their view using the language of art. The youth have been working throughout the year to create and refine the pieces they felt best represented them to be included on this exhibit. Their art will both challenge and expire visitors. The show continues through October 31st. The show begins with a reception where there will be a door prize drawn of the artist’s work. The show continues throughout the month. Exhibitors include: Artists include: Atlas Daniel Underhill, Amiri Rolland, Winston Paschal, Mia Liagon, Virgil Coffee, Trinity Kissire, Parker Grubb, Athena Lamontflores, Kai Davidson, Aunalicia Garza, Ash Stambaugh, and others. Fresh Start Program: Transformative self care! Thursday, October 3, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 The brain child of Victoria James and cosponsored by Clary Sage College, Dennis R Neill Equality Center, Unity Tulsa, and Dynamite 4/24/26, 5:13 PM �Happy Bi+ Visibility Week!!!! 7 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Bi--Visibility-Week----.ht... Conventions. The Fresh Start Program is designed give a hand-up to those who are going experiencing major life-changes through teaching self-care. No matter what is happening in your life … gender transition, divorce, or even just a much-needed change … The Fresh Start Program provides a judgment free and life-affirming environment so that you can build the best version of yourself through self-care and style. So, stop hating your mirror and stop waiting on the Fab Five to swoop in to make your life better. Join us for our free monthly classes, take control and give yourself the skills to stride into the future with confidence. October 3rd - Applying Makeup for Your Everyday Style Clary Sage College's Makeup Artistry instructor and students will show you how to apply and wear everyday makeup. Bring your makeup kit to class and the Clary Sage students and instructors will show each attendee tips on the best way to apply makeup for your shape and coloring. The first 20 Attendees will receive a free gift and samples (or for as long as supplies last). McAlester Pride Saturday, October 12, 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Chadick Park S. 3rd St & E. Chadick Ave. McAlester, OK 74501 SeE ~ Tulsa Native American Day Monday, October 14, 2019 at 9:00 a.m – 5:00 p.m. Guthrie Green 111 East M.B. Brady Street, Tulsa, OK 74103 Come join us for the 3nd Annual Tulsa Native American Day Celebration! Event will begin at 9:00 and is open to the public. Vendors, artists, and food trucks will be available throughout the day! Come listen to local community leaders and guest speakers talk about what this day means to them. Parade will begin at 12:00 pm followed by exhibition dancing. This years art, titled "Walking in the Spirit", was done by Tim Nevaquaya. Visit Nevaquaya Fine Arts: Walking in the Spirit Follow Tulsa Native American Day on Facebook LGBT Women's Network October Happy Hour 4/24/26, 5:13 PM �Happy Bi+ Visibility Week!!!! 8 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Bi--Visibility-Week----.ht... Monday, October 14, 9:00 a.m – 5:00 p.m. Vi ntage Wine Bar 324 E. 1st St. Tulsa, Oklahoma 74120 MEET LIKE MINDED TULSA. WOMEN & BUILD YOUR NETWORK Vintage Wine Bar has will be hosting us in their beautiful new(ish) space for our October happy hour. Come have a glass of wine or cocktail, meet some new faces, and hopefully it'll be nice enough out to enjoy their perfect patio. **this is on the second Monday of October due to our organizers BOTH being out of town. As always, our monthly meetups are come & go gatherings for Tulsa women who identify as LGBTQ+ and allies are always welcome! If you would like to recommend a happy hour location, just send us a message! We’re interested to visit all LGBT-friendly locations! Message Us! EBA Mixer Wednesday, October 16, 6:00 p.m. Serenity Financial 508 W. Atlanta St. Broken Arrow, Oklahoma Join Our Team serenityfinancial.us Creating opportunities, income, security, and wealth. Third Thursdays in the Rainbow Room Thursday, October 17, 8:00 p.m. – 10 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Best of Broadway…and Other Exaggerations is a delightful compilation of some of the most beloved tunes every performed on the great white way. The talented cast takes the audience on a sometimes hilarious and sometimes sentimental journey, offering important moments from more than a dozen Tony Award winning Broadway musicals. This cabaret-styled performance features members of Tulsa’s theater and entertainment scene, Sam Briggs, Kara Staiger, Denise Hoey, and Mike DeMarco, while Christy Stalcup lights up the keys. With music from "A Chorus Line" to "Hello Dolly," with moments from "Cabaret," "Man of La Mancha," and many more, this show has something for everyone who loves Broadway music. Tickets JUDY opens Friday, 9/27 at Circle Cinema Friday, September 27, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30p.m. 4/24/26, 5:13 PM �Happy Bi+ Visibility Week!!!! 9 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Bi--Visibility-Week----.ht... Circle Cinema 10 S. Lewis Ave. Tulsa, OK 74104 Winter 1968 and showbiz legend Judy Garland arrives in Swinging London to perform a five-week sold-out run at The Talk of the Town. It is 30 years since she shot to global stardom in The Wizard of Oz, but if her voice has weakened, its dramatic intensity has only grown. As she prepares for the show, battles with management, charms musicians and reminisces with friends and adoring fans, her wit and warmth shine through. Even her dreams of love seem undimmed as she embarks on a whirlwind romance with Mickey Deans, her soon-to-be fifth husband. Featuring some of her best-known songs, the film celebrates the voice, the capacity for love, and the sheer pizzazz of “the world’s greatest entertainer.” Trailer Circle Cinema 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 . ---- The Gender Diversity Health and Social Experiences Survey (GHSE) Do you identify as transgender or any gender that is different from the sex you were assigned at birth? If so, we encourage you to participate in The Gender Diversity Health and Social Experiences Survey! This research will help support our understanding of the social, institutional, and healthcare needs of trans and gender nonbinary people. 4/24/26, 5:13 PM �Happy Bi+ Visibility Week!!!! 10 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Bi--Visibility-Week----.ht... Participants will have the opportunity to vote for a trans-related non-profit organization. $300.00 will be donated to each of the two organizations with the most votes. We will not collect any identifying information from you. Complete Survey NextUp 907 S. Detroit Ave., Suite 210, Tulsa, OK 74120 (918) 442-2900 NextUp is a Tulsa-area initiative to support 18-to 24-year olds in determining, "What’s your next?" That can mean getting your GED, enrolling in technical training, or finding a job. NextUp wants to help you forge your own path and achieve your goals. With our program, you will have access to free technical training and job placement assistance, as well as a variety of individual skill-building workshops, college advancement, career coaching, and other steps to better their lives. and . Whatever your goal is, NextUp is here to help and support you. Text "NextUp" to 31996 for more information. Joe and Nancy McDonald Library UNASHAMED A COMING-OUT GUIDE FOR LGBTQ CHRISTIANS Find this selection and more by visiting the Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library. " Unashamed: A Coming-Out Guide for LGBTQ Christians " "On a daily basis, author and LGBTQ advocate Amber Cantorna receives emails asking the same question: How does one reconcile their sexuality with their faith? Depression, despair, and thoughts of suicide often haunt LGBTQ Christians as they feel unable to imagine the possibility of living a happy, fulfilling life as an LGBTQ person of faith. As the gay daughter of a thirty-plus-year executive of conservative Christian organization Focus on the Family, Amber lost everything when she came out as gay in 2012. However, her journey to embrace her authenticity brought her fulfillment and wisdom to share. Unashamed serves as a guide for Christians considering coming out, tackling tough subject matters such as demolishing 4/24/26, 5:13 PM �Happy Bi+ Visibility Week!!!! 11 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Bi--Visibility-Week----.ht... internalized homophobia, finding an affirming faith community, reestablishing your worth as a child of God, navigating difficult family conversations (especially in cases where family is involved in church leadership/ ministry), and healing from the pain of rejection. Unashamed encourages LGBTQ Christians to embrace their unique identities and to celebrate the diversity placed inside them by God." Equality Pride Store New in the OkEq Pride Store: Fanny Packs or Sport Utility Belts Be sure to "Like" the OkEq Pride Store Facebook page to keep up with the new items and new sale items Counseling Services Allison IkleyFreeman Allison Ikley-Freeman, LPC Candidate is passionate about assisting individuals who are a part of the LGBTQIA+ community who experience a range of concerns and issues. 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 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 4/24/26, 5:13 PM �Happy Bi+ Visibility Week!!!! 12 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Bi--Visibility-Week----.ht... Individual, youth, and adolescent counseling is available on a sliding fee scale based on income. You can make an appointment with Allison by calling 918-280-9645 . 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. 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 ----- Regularly Scheduled Programming • LEGAL AID t&. SERVICES OF = OKLAHOMA, INC. Lawyer in the Library OkEq Board Meeting 2nd Wednesday of each month 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Monthly Meeting Thursday, October 17, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. 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. 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 4/24/26, 5:13 PM �Happy Bi+ Visibility Week!!!! 13 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Bi--Visibility-Week----.ht... It's Complicated 1st & 3rd Monday of each month 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Coming Out Workshop 1st and 3rd Monday of every month 6:30 p.m. – 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 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 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 "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 . Sos 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 SECULAR ORGANIZATIONS FOR SOBRIETY SOS Group Mondays 7:00 p.m 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 Intimate Partner Violence & Sexual Assault Survivor Support Group 2nd & 4th Thursday of each month 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. 4/24/26, 5:13 PM �Happy Bi+ Visibility Week!!!! 14 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Bi--Visibility-Week----.ht... whether Lesbian, Gay, Bi, or Trans. Please contact ComingOut@OkEq.org or call 918-743-4297 . Survivors of Incest Anonymous Every Saturday 12:00 - 2:30 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 Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.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. 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 Children/Siblings of Trans*/NonBinary Individuals Support Group 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 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. 4/24/26, 5:13 PM �Happy Bi+ Visibility Week!!!! 15 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Bi--Visibility-Week----.ht... Facilitated by John Madigan meeting. Please contact Amanda at 918-902-4625. Game Night Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. 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 (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. Community Partners health outreach prevention education, Inc. EBA Directory The Equality H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule contacts, products and Workforce Oklahoma Access Point services, and also strengthens Open every day and expands our businesses, Workforce Oklahoma careers and community. maintains a resource area at Testing provided by H.O.P.E. the Equality Center that Testing Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, Tuesday 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. Wednesday 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. Saturday 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as Check www.okeq.org for step-by-step instructions on testing dates. how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. 4/24/26, 5:13 PM �Happy Bi+ Visibility Week!!!! 16 of 17 Jose Vega Deputy Director Jose.Vega@okeq.org Kao Morris Facilities Manager Kao.Morris@okeq.org Morgan Allen Center Coordinator Morgan.Allen@okeq.org =~ I g f<t__j 1 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Bi--Visibility-Week----.ht... OkEq Staff Alex Wade Medical Services Coordinator Alex.Wade@okeq.org Tracy Allen Special Projects/Library Tracy.Allen@okeq.org Krissy Dudley Administrative Manager Krissy.Dudley@okeq.org 4/24/26, 5:13 PM �Happy Bi+ Visibility Week!!!! 17 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Bi--Visibility-Week----.ht... Toby Jenkins CEO/Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@okeq.org OkEq Board and Trustees Executive Committee Sheena Grewal - President Chris Brecht-Smith - Vice President Will Vaughn - Secretary Paul Allen - Treasurer Darci Hazelwood, D.O. - Member at Large Board of Directors Laura Arrosmith, D.O. Angelyn L. Dale Allison Ikley-Freeman Bob Hanson Jeremy Stevens Corey Thompson Al Triggs Stacy Turner Robin VanMeter Visit Our Website Board of Advisors Joann Frizell Andrew Gordon Jack Graham Dale Hogan Denise Reid Justin Ross Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt David Nelson Kris Wilmes View Our Events Contact Us Today Oklahomans for Equality Hours: Mon - Sat 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. | Sun 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 4/24/26, 5:13 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/42a6fc907cbaf359f51be40948392829.pdf 56697caf90d56a38eb5fbb44f0e29204 PDF Text Text Come Visit OkEq at the State Fair!!! 1 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-Visit-OkEq-at-the-State-Fair... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews October 1st, 2019 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! Art Opening & Exhibit Featuring the Works of LGBTQ+ Youth Thursday, October 3, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 This October Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) will showcase and exhibit local LGBTQ+ Youth artists at the Dennis R. Neill 4/24/26, 5:14 PM �Come Visit OkEq at the State Fair!!! 2 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-Visit-OkEq-at-the-State-Fair... Equality Center beginning with a reception on Thursday, October 3rd from 6-9pm and continuing throughout the month. “Youth Invasion” will open October 1 st for a month-long show at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center, The artwork will be available for purchase at the show. The show is a collaborative effort of over fifteen young artists from Tulsa and the surrounding areas. Many of the youth come from Alphabet SOUP, Oklahomans for Equality Center’s Youth Group, Youth Services of Tulsa, and Camp Fire Green Country. The exhibit contains a wide variety of two- and three-dimensional media, including canvas, clay, and assemblage. This exhibit features teens’ unique take on the issues they face today. This show is a visual exploration of identity and representation. Today’s youth are no stranger to the conscious act of curating the private and public self on a daily basis. This show allows one to look through the eyes of today’s LGBTQ+ youth. The youth who attend Alphabet SOUP, began imagining a show for the art gallery at The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center early in the year. The young people have a unique and noteworthy view of the world, and wanted to express their view using the language of art. The youth have been working throughout the year to create and refine the pieces they felt best represented them to be included on this exhibit. Their art will both challenge and expire visitors. The show continues through October 31st. The show begins with a reception where there will be a door prize drawn of the artist’s work. The show continues throughout the month. Exhibitors include: Artists include: Atlas Daniel Underhill, Amiri Rolland, Winston Paschal, Mia Liagon, Virgil Coffee, Trinity Kissire, Parker Grubb, Athena Lamontflores, Kai Davidson, Aunalicia Garza, Ash Stambaugh, and others. OKEQ at the State Fair September 26 - October 6 Tulsa Fair Grounds 4145 E. 21st St. Tulsa, OK 74120 OKEQ will be at the Tulsa State Fair again this year! Last year was a huge success, and we hope to reach even more people this year! We can't do it without your help, so we are asking people to volunteer for 3-hour shifts at our booth. The fair runs from September 26th through October 6th. Pride Days at the Tulsa State Fair Oklahomans for Equality 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 all 11 days of awesome! Oklahomans for Equality will have an indoor booth with the road show pride store, information, and volunteers! 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! ·,-,: - .,._ J ,. -4/24/26, 5:14 PM �Come Visit OkEq at the State Fair!!! 3 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-Visit-OkEq-at-the-State-Fair... Volunteer at the Fair Call for Artist - Deadline for submissions Oct. 7th Monday, October 7, 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 The OkEq gallery at the Dennis R Neill Equality Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma is now accepting proposals for the 2020 Exhibition Calendar. Our gallery encourages 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 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 is 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 7th, 2019. Notifications will be sent out by November 1, 2019. Please submit entry below, with the subject heading “OkEq gallery proposal" 4/24/26, 5:14 PM �Come Visit OkEq at the State Fair!!! 4 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-Visit-OkEq-at-the-State-Fair... Submit Entry Alphabet Soup: OUT of the Can October 18 - October 20 Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Leadership Lock-In 2019 will bring together LGBTQ+ youth in YOUTH LEADERSHIP middle school and high school from across the state to LOCK-IN AT THE socialize, develop leadership skills, and to have a great time! EQUALITY CENTER Throughout the lock-In, youth will have the unique opportunity to build partnerships, learn new skills, and develop leadership skills to impact their community. Who Should Attend? Youth: Youth in grades 6 through 12 who identify as LGBTQ+ who also have an interest in connecting with, and impacting their community. What Will We Do? Youth will participate in interactive workshops focusing on leadership development, community impact, and self-expression. There will be informative and motivating keynote speakers, lots of fun activities, entertainment, and a silent disco! Some activities will be held at alternate locations such as Youth Services of Tulsa. Staff and volunteers will be responsible for transporting youth to alternate sites. For more information about registration, call the Equality Center at 918-743-4297 or email Morgan Allen at morgan.allen@okeq.org . Registration The OKEQ History Project Needs your Help Our History Project team has been working on archiving footage, artifacts, and newspaper clippings from 1980 to the present day. We have pieces of Oklahoma LGBTQ+ history that span forty years, but we need your help! Do you have old newspapers at your house that mention OKEQ? Do you have Pride shirts from 1999? Videos from past galas? Consider donating or loaning them to our history project so we can digitize and make our archive searchable to the public! OKEQ HISTORY PROJECT WE NEED YOUR HELP! ! ■ = ll- = ll-11 I - I I I I Bring any and all artifacts to the center! We are open 7 days a week from 9am-9pm! 4/24/26, 5:14 PM �Come Visit OkEq at the State Fair!!! 5 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-Visit-OkEq-at-the-State-Fair... Fresh Start Program: Transformative Self Care! Thursday, October 3, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 ORMATIVE f~ ~ ="" The brain child of Victoria James and cosponsored by Clary Sage College, Dennis R Neill Equality Center, Unity Tulsa, and Dynamite Conventions. The Fresh Start Program is designed give a hand-up to those who are going experiencing major life-changes through teaching self-care. No matter what is happening in your life … gender transition, divorce, or even just a much-needed change … The Fresh Start Program provides a judgment free and life-affirming environment so that you can build the best version of yourself through self-care and style. So, stop hating your mirror and stop waiting on the Fab Five to swoop in to make your life better. Join us for our free monthly classes, take control and give yourself the skills to stride into the future with confidence. October 3rd - Applying Makeup for Your Everyday Style Clary Sage College's Makeup Artistry instructor and students will show you how to apply and wear everyday makeup. Bring your makeup kit to class and the Clary Sage students and instructors will show each attendee tips on the best way to apply makeup for your shape and coloring. The first 20 Attendees will receive a free gift and samples (or for as long as supplies last). McAlester Pride Saturday, October 12, 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Chadick Park S. 3rd St. & E. Chadick Ave. McAlester, OK 74501 SeE ~ Tulsa Native American Day Monday, October 14, 2019 at 9:00 a.m – 5:00 p.m. Guthrie Green 111 E. M.B. Brady St. Tulsa, OK 74103 Come join us for the 3nd Annual Tulsa Native American Day Celebration! Event will begin at 9:00 and is open to the public. Vendors, artists, and food trucks will be available throughout the day! Come listen to local community leaders and guest speakers talk about what this day means to 4/24/26, 5:14 PM �Come Visit OkEq at the State Fair!!! 6 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-Visit-OkEq-at-the-State-Fair... them. Parade will begin at 12:00 pm followed by exhibition dancing. This years art, titled "Walking in the Spirit", was done by Tim Nevaquaya. Visit Nevaquaya Fine Arts: Walking in the Spirit Follow Tulsa Native American Day on Facebook LGBT Women's Network October Happy Hour ,. ~~"~~ Monday, October 14, 9:00 a.m – 5:00 p.m. Vi ntage Wine Bar 324 E. 1st St. Tulsa, Oklahoma 74120 Mm LOKE MINDED•ULSAWOMEN . .. Vintage Wine Bar has will be hosting us in their beautiful new(ish) space for our October happy hour. Come have a glass of wine or cocktail, meet some new faces, and hopefully it'll be nice enough out to enjoy their perfect patio. **this is on the second Monday of October due to our organizers BOTH being out of town. As always, our monthly meetups are come & go gatherings for Tulsa women who identify as LGBTQ+ and allies are always welcome! If you would like to recommend a happy hour location, just send us a message! We’re interested to visit all LGBT-friendly locations! Message Us! EBA Mixer Wednesday, October 16, 6:00 p.m. Serenity Financial 508 W. Atlanta St. Broken Arrow, Oklahoma serenityfinancial.us POC Social at OkEq Thursday, October 17, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join Our Team Creating opportunities, income, security, and wealth. p s t) c:: 4/24/26, 5:14 PM �Come Visit OkEq at the State Fair!!! 7 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-Visit-OkEq-at-the-State-Fair... The People of Color Social Mixer focuses on celebrating, preserving and connecting POCs in the Tulsa LGBT+ community. Join us for drinks, food and fun! The POC events are scheduled the third Thursday of each month. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 918 904 1869 MORRIS Third Thursdays in the Rainbow Room Thursday, October 17, 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Best of Broadway…and Other Exaggerations is a delightful compilation of some of the most beloved tunes every performed on the great white way. The talented cast takes the audience on a sometimes hilarious and sometimes sentimental journey, offering important moments from more than a dozen Tony Award winning Broadway musicals. This cabaret-styled performance features members of Tulsa’s theater and entertainment scene, Sam Briggs, Kara Staiger, Denise Hoey, and Mike DeMarco, while Christy Stalcup lights up the keys. With music from "A Chorus Line" to "Hello Dolly," with moments from "Cabaret," "Man of La Mancha," and many more, this show has something for everyone who loves Broadway music. C4Jmlntf '4> Thll'"d ThUndil'Y at L'Ynn ~•ns Theiltel'" n oetvbe.- 17th 13~iT Ot= 13~0Al)WA.,,...and Othe..- naaae..-ations feallulmt l)enlse ti«>eY. §am llrhttts. and l\ara Slahter with lhe C:hrlsb' Stalcup Ctlmb«) Tickets Visibly Imperfectly Perfect Tulsa Support Group Meeting 4/24/26, 5:14 PM �Come Visit OkEq at the State Fair!!! 8 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-Visit-OkEq-at-the-State-Fair... Thursday, October 24, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 / "! \']SIBLY l:\IPl·Rl·H:TLY Pl·RI+cr This is Visibly Imperfectly Perfect Tulsa very first meeting invite!!! We are so excited to bring people together to help each other LOVE the SKIN they are in!! LOVE the SKIN they are in!!!! Encouraging others keeps her encouraged as well! Our first meeting was so much fun!!!! We hope to see you there :) Active Shooter - How to Respond and Survive Sunday, October 27, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Learn strategies on how to survive an active shooter situation. Profile of an Active Shooter Per the Department of Homeland Security: An Active Shooter is an individual actively engaged in killing or attempting to kill people in a confined and populated area; in most cases, active shooters use firearms(s) and there is no pattern or method to their selection of victims This course will teach you how to prepare mentally and physically to deal with an active shooter situation at school, work or other public places. Transgender Day of Remembrance - TDoR Wednesday, November 20, 7:00 p.m Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) is an annual observance on November 20 that honors the memory of those whose lives were lost in acts of anti-transgender violence. Additionally, during the week of November 12-19, people and organizations around the country participate in Transgender Awareness Week to help raise the visibility of transgender people and address the issues trans people face. This year we will be honoring those lost and celebrating their lives. AIDS Quilt Narratives Wanted The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center and Jeremy Stevens, PE IG 4/24/26, 5:14 PM �Come Visit OkEq at the State Fair!!! 9 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-Visit-OkEq-at-the-State-Fair... 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 . The Gender Diversity Health and Social Experiences Survey (GHSE) Do you identify as transgender or any gender that is different from the sex you were assigned at birth? If so, we encourage you to participate in The Gender Diversity Health and Social Experiences Survey! This research will help support our understanding of the social, institutional, and healthcare needs of trans and gender nonbinary people. Participants will have the opportunity to vote for a trans-related non-profit organization. $300.00 will be donated to each of the two organizations with the most votes. We will not collect any identifying information from you. Complete Survey ICAO: E & E BALL - Halftime Event Sunday, October 12, 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Tulsa Eagle 1338 E. 3rd St. Tulsa, OK 74120 Please join us at the Tulsa Eagle to celebrate the halfway point of Reign 12 of The Imperial Court All Oklahoma, Inc . This is a special show as Their Majesties invite their Half-Emperors, Half Empresses, and ICS Family to come and help support Reign 12. Dress code for the evening is SemiFormal. 4/24/26, 5:14 PM �Come Visit OkEq at the State Fair!!! 10 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-Visit-OkEq-at-the-State-Fair... NextUp 907 S. Detroit Ave., Suite 210 Tulsa, OK 74120 (918) 442-2900 NextUp is a Tulsa-area initiative to support 18-to 24-year olds in determining, "What’s your next?" That can mean getting your GED, enrolling in technical training, or finding a job. NextUp wants to help you forge your own path and achieve your goals. With our program, you will have access to free technical training and job placement assistance, as well as a variety of individual skill-building workshops, college advancement, career coaching, and other steps to better their lives. and . Whatever your goal is, NextUp is here to help and support you. Text "NextUp" to 31996 for more information. Joe and Nancy McDonald Library " The Full Spectrum " li DI Tli D ■ 'I' David Levithan & Billy Merrell 1~- ·- - - ~ -~ - Find this selection and more by visiting the Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library. "Teens are more aware of sexuality and identity than ever, and they’re looking for answers and insights, as well as a community of others. In order to help create that community, YA authors David Levithan and Billy Merrell have collected original poems, essays, and stories by young adults in their teens and early 20s. The Full Spectrum includes a variety of writers—gay, lesbian, bisexual, straight, transitioning, and questioning—on a variety of subjects: coming out, family, friendship, religion/faith, first kisses, break-ups, and many others. This one of a kind collection will, perhaps, help all readers see themselves and the world around them in ways they might never have imagined. We have partnered with the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN) and a portion of the proceeds from this book will be donated to them." Equality Pride Store 4/24/26, 5:14 PM �Come Visit OkEq at the State Fair!!! 11 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-Visit-OkEq-at-the-State-Fair... New in the OkEq Pride Store: Fanny Packs or Sport Utility Belts Be sure to "Like" the OkEq Pride Store Facebook page to keep up with the new items and new sale items Counseling Services Allison IkleyFreeman Allison Ikley-Freeman, LPC Candidate is passionate about assisting individuals who are a part of the LGBTQIA+ community who experience a range of concerns and issues. Individual, youth, and adolescent counseling is available on a sliding fee scale based on income. You can make an appointment with Allison by calling 918-280-9645 . 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 4/24/26, 5:14 PM �Come Visit OkEq at the State Fair!!! 12 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-Visit-OkEq-at-the-State-Fair... 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 ---- Regularly Scheduled Programming • LEGAL A1n th, SERVICES OF = OKLAHOMA, INC. Lawyer in the Library 2nd Wednesday of each month 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. OkEq Board Meeting Monthly Meeting Thursday, October 10, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. 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 It's Complicated 1st & 3rd Monday of each month 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Coming Out Workshop "It's Complicated" is an ongoing group for individuals in nontraditional relationships (kink, polyamory, Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. 4/24/26, 5:14 PM �Come Visit OkEq at the State Fair!!! 13 of 17 1st and 3rd Monday of every month 6:30 p.m. – 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 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 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 . https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-Visit-OkEq-at-the-State-Fair... 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 . Sos 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 SECULAR ORGANIZATIONS FOR SOBRIETY SOS Group Mondays 7:00 p.m 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 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. Survivors of Incest 4/24/26, 5:14 PM �Come Visit OkEq at the State Fair!!! 14 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-Visit-OkEq-at-the-State-Fair... 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 Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan 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 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. 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. 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, 5:14 PM �Come Visit OkEq at the State Fair!!! 15 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-Visit-OkEq-at-the-State-Fair... 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. Community Partners health outreach prevention education, Inc. EBA Directory The Equality H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule contacts, products and Workforce Oklahoma Access Point services, and also strengthens Open every day and expands our businesses, Workforce Oklahoma careers and community. maintains a resource area at Testing provided by H.O.P.E. the Equality Center that Testing Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, Tuesday 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. Wednesday 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. Saturday 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as Check www.okeq.org for step-by-step instructions on testing dates. how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. OkEq Staff 4/24/26, 5:14 PM �Come Visit OkEq at the State Fair!!! 16 of 17 Jose Vega Deputy Director Jose.Vega@okeq.org Morgan Allen Center Coordinator Morgan.Allen@okeq.org Kao Morris Facilities Manager Kao.Morris@okeq.org https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-Visit-OkEq-at-the-State-Fair... Alex Wade Medical Services Coordinator Alex.Wade@okeq.org Tracy Allen Special Projects/Library Tracy.Allen@okeq.org Krissy Dudley Administrative Manager Krissy.Dudley@okeq.org 4/24/26, 5:14 PM �Come Visit OkEq at the State Fair!!! 17 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-Visit-OkEq-at-the-State-Fair... Toby Jenkins CEO/Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@okeq.org OkEq Board and Trustees Executive Committee Sheena Grewal - President Chris Brecht-Smith - Vice President Will Vaughn - Secretary Paul Allen - Treasurer Darci Hazelwood, D.O. - Member at Large Board of Directors Laura Arrosmith, D.O. Angelyn L. Dale Allison Ikley-Freeman Bob Hanson Jeremy Stevens Corey Thompson Al Triggs Stacy Turner Robin VanMeter Visit Our Website Board of Advisors Joann Frizell Andrew Gordon Jack Graham Dale Hogan Denise Reid Justin Ross Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt David Nelson Kris Wilmes View Our Events Contact Us Today Oklahomans for Equality Hours: Mon - Sat 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. | Sun 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 4/24/26, 5:14 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/3e84ed689dfbb81960df70e3e4745553.pdf 2731590b9904a41f40c9c761bd2270fa PDF Text Text OUT in Oklahoma! 1 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OUT-in-Oklahoma-.html?soid=1... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews October 8th, 2019 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! October 11th, is National Coming Out Day! 4/24/26, 5:15 PM �OUT in Oklahoma! 2 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OUT-in-Oklahoma-.html?soid=1... To celebrate National Coming Out Day this Friday, October 11, Oklahomans for Equality has created a Facebook frame for your profile picture! At OKEQ we celebrate being OUT and PROUD LGBTQ+ Okies. Feel free to use it to show that you are #OUTinOKLA. Lynn Riggs does a great job showing our new frame off! You can find it on our Facebook page. LGBTQ Town Hall Watch Party! Thursday, October 10, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 On Thursday, October 10th HRC and CNN are hosting the Power of Pride LGBTQ town hall with 9 of the 2020 presidential candidates. The next Democratic presidential debate is Tuesday, October 15th. LGBTO+ TOWN HALL ~ wATCH PARTY We invite you come out and get an early look at our 2020 Equity Agenda. We want to know what you and your guests think and what's important to you in this race. We are inviting you and your guests to help us shape our 2020 Equity Agenda! • 2020 Equity Agenda • An equity agenda candidate scorecard • Voter Registration Resources • Equality Act Action Thank you for helping us queer the vote! McAlester Pride Saturday, October 12, 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Chadick Park 4/24/26, 5:15 PM �OUT in Oklahoma! 3 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OUT-in-Oklahoma-.html?soid=1... S. 3rd St. & E. Chadick Ave. McAlester, OK 74501 Join us as we pick up the torch lighted by McPride many years ago...McAlester Pride Picnic! Come in costume if you like! Food, music, entertainment and resources! Tulsa Native American Day Monday, October 14, 2019 at 9:00 a.m – 5:00 p.m. Guthrie Green 111 E. M.B. Brady St. Tulsa, OK 74103 Come join us for the 3nd Annual Tulsa Native American Day Celebration! Event will begin at 9:00 and is open to the public. Vendors, artists, and food trucks will be available throughout the day! Come listen to local community leaders and guest speakers talk about what this day means to them. Parade will begin at 12:00 pm followed by exhibition dancing. We have so many volunteer opportunities ahead at OKEQ and one we are super excited about is the Tulsa Native American Day Parade on Monday Oct. 14 from 9:00am-1:00pm. We need 30 volunteers who are ready to help our indigenous family out by giving directions, helping with parking, and other general parade stuff! Our Native American community has worked hard to put this event together, and they deserve the opportunity to enjoy and participate in their parade and, with your help, we can make that happen! Stand with our Native Siblings! You can sign up by clicking the link below: This years art, titled "Walking in the Spirit", was done by Tim Nevaquaya. Visit Nevaquaya Fine Arts: Walking in the Spirit Follow Tulsa Native American Day on Facebook 4/24/26, 5:15 PM �OUT in Oklahoma! 4 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OUT-in-Oklahoma-.html?soid=1... Register to Volunteer LGBT Women's Network October Happy Hour Monday, October 14, 9:00 a.m – 5:00 p.m. Vi ntage Wine Bar 324 E. 1st St. Tulsa, Oklahoma 74120 Vintage Wine Bar has will be hosting us in their beautiful new(ish) space for our October happy hour. Come have a glass of wine or cocktail, meet some new faces, and hopefully it'll be nice enough out to enjoy their perfect patio. **this is on the second Monday of October due to our organizers BOTH being out of town. As always, our monthly meetups are come & go gatherings for Tulsa women who identify as LGBTQ+ and allies are always welcome! If you would like to recommend a happy hour location, just send us a message! We’re interested to visit all LGBT-friendly locations! Message Us! EBA Mixer Wednesday, October 16, 6:00 p.m. Serenity Financial 508 W. Atlanta St. Broken Arrow, Oklahoma serenityfinancial.us Join Our Team Creating opportunities, income, security, and wealth. Serenity Financial will be hosting the Equality Business Alliance Mixer for October. Preparing for your financial future is one of the most important steps you can take in life. From tax-advantaged strategies to lifetime income solutions to protecting your lifestyle, we can help you create and enjoy the future of your dreams. We’re committed to keeping things simple and clear. We pride ourselves on providing you with quality information so you can make sound financial decisions. We tailor our recommendations around your specific goals to help create the peace of mind you deserve. Attend one of our events to discover more about what we do or connect with us one on one to figure out if we might be a good fit. Third Thursdays in the Rainbow Room Thursday, October 17, 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street 4/24/26, 5:15 PM �OUT in Oklahoma! 5 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OUT-in-Oklahoma-.html?soid=1... Tulsa, OK 74120 Best of Broadway…and Other Exaggerations is a delightful compilation of some of the most beloved tunes every performed on the great white way. The talented cast takes the audience on a sometimes hilarious and sometimes sentimental journey, offering important moments from more than a dozen Tony Award winning Broadway musicals. This cabaret-styled performance features members of Tulsa’s theater and entertainment scene, Sam Briggs, Kara Staiger, Denise Hoey, and Mike DeMarco, while Christy Stalcup lights up the keys. With music from "A Chorus Line" to "Hello Dolly," with moments from "Cabaret," "Man of La Mancha," and many more, this show has something for everyone who loves Broadway music. Ctlmlntf IA> Third ThUndilY at l.Ynn 1211!fl Theater on {)d.()ber 17th 131:~T Of' 13~O.Al)W.A,-,...and Other l:xaaaerations featu..-lnlf Venlse tit)eY9 Sam 1?..-lltlfS9 and ~a..-a Stalare..wllh lhe Ch..-lsb' §I.ala.IP Cflmoo Tickets Alphabet Soup: OUT of the Can October 18 - October 20 Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Leadership Lock-In 2019 will bring together LGBTQ+ youth in YOUTH LEADERSHIP middle school and high school from across the state to LOCK-IN AT THE socialize, develop leadership skills, and to have a great time! EQUALITY CENTER Throughout the lock-In, youth will have the unique opportunity to build partnerships, learn new skills, and develop leadership skills to impact their community. Who Should Attend? Youth: Youth in grades 6 through 12 who identify as LGBTQ+ who also have an interest in connecting with, and impacting their community. What Will We Do? Youth will participate in interactive workshops focusing on leadership development, community impact, and self-expression. There will be informative and motivating keynote 4/24/26, 5:15 PM �OUT in Oklahoma! 6 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OUT-in-Oklahoma-.html?soid=1... speakers, lots of fun activities, entertainment, and a silent disco! Some activities will be held at alternate locations such as Youth Services of Tulsa. Staff and volunteers will be responsible for transporting youth to alternate sites. For more information about registration, call the Equality Center at 918-743-4297. Registration The OKEQ History Project Needs your Help Our History Project team has been working on archiving footage, artifacts, and newspaper clippings from 1980 to the present day. We have pieces of Oklahoma LGBTQ+ history that span forty years, but we need your help! Do you have old newspapers at your house that mention OKEQ? Do you have Pride shirts from 1999? Videos from past galas? Consider donating or loaning them to our history project so we can digitize and make our archive searchable to the public! OKEQ HISTORY PROJECT WE NEED YOUR HELP! l!i 1ll-1ll-11 I - I I I I Bring any and all artifacts to the center! We are open 7 days a week from 9am-9pm! Lynn Riggs received his final makeover on Monday! We are so happy to have him restored thanks to the fine artists at Colorpop Art Lab ! Thank you Tulsa for your support. 4/24/26, 5:15 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/8fe146ce3d605b5dc21c706d6686aa45.pdf d59d501690026c9d5fcdff0e4538f2c8 PDF Text Text We Will Not Be Silenced 1 of 16 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/We-Will-Not-Be-Silenced.html?s... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews July 23rd, 2019 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! Hate Crime Vandalism at the Equality Center On Monday, July 22nd, at 11:14 p.m. the Lynn Riggs Memorial Mural at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center, the home of Oklahomans for Equality, was vandalized, and under Oklahoma law, this is not classified as a hate 4/24/26, 5:07 PM �We Will Not Be Silenced 2 of 16 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/We-Will-Not-Be-Silenced.html?s... crime. Lynn Riggs, a celebrated, gay playwright, was not silenced during his lifetime and we will not be silenced during ours. This is why we continue to fight and speak up against hate. ---------- --:-~ Our Hours are Expanding! We're happy to announce that we are expanding our hours of service! Starting Monday, July 1st the Dennis R Neill Equality Center will open at 9:00 a.m. New Volunteer Shifts Available We will now be opening at 9:00 a.m. and are in need of volunteers from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. every day of the week. If you are interested in volunteering during this time, Please fill out our volunteer form here: Volunteer Form $14 for our 14 years in Downtown Tulsa: Help us replace our roof so we can continue our 4/24/26, 5:07 PM �We Will Not Be Silenced 3 of 16 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/We-Will-Not-Be-Silenced.html?s... mission! The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has been Oklahomans for Equality’s home for the last 14 years. During this tumultuous time, the center has stayed open as a refuge for our community from the downpours outside. We have remained a port in the storm for those who call this place home and have welcomed those who have only just made their way to our doorstep. Unfortunately, the weather that has plagued our city has made it clear that the center needs your help. Like the rest of Tulsa, the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has experienced flooding and severe damage to the roof of our two story building. Not only has the roof of our building degraded but the subsequent damage to our building is keeping us from continuing to do our work. We need your help to raise funds so we can replace our roof and repair the damage to our facilities. We are asking every member of our community to please consider donating $14, one for every year that OkEq and the Dennis R. Neil Equality Center has provided a home to our community. Help us replace our roof so we can keep helping people under our roof! Donate Here Raise the Roof Party Saturday, July 27, 7:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 $14 Admission tt RAISE THE Join us for our Raise the Roof Party and help us replace our roof so we can continue to take care of our family. $14 gets you into the party where there will be dancing, a cash bar, live entertainment, light hors d'oeurves, and a silent auction for amazing "home sweet home" gift baskets. Come get loud for a good cause! ROOF Get your Ticket Now S.A.G.E. Summer Pool Parties 4/24/26, 5:07 PM �We Will Not Be Silenced 4 of 16 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/We-Will-Not-Be-Silenced.html?s... . ~~ Tuesday, Aug. 20, Sep. 17, 10:00 a.m. 1938 E. 55th Pl. Tulsa, OK 74105 ") ' .. : . tt' -' 'j ~f'i 'J~ Members should meet on Tuesday, June 18th at 9:30 a.m. at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center if they want to carpool to the 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 help people into the pool. If you would like to attend, please email alex.wade@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. g (Q d ~ • g; A gel @ d lb JO I Thursday, July 25 6:00 - 8:00pm E Flying Tee 600 Riverwalk Terrace Jenks, OK 74037 $30 per person gets you 2 hours of golf Please submit RSVP & payment to Curtis or Al before July 22 nd • If golf isn't your thing, you can still come out for appetizers or a meal and Flying Tee will donate 10% of all food and non-alcoholic beverages sales between 6:00 - 8:00pm to JOLT. Flying Tee also has an arcade, pool tables, outdoor chess, shuffle board, oversized Connect Four, cornhole and oversized Jenga for the non golfers. To RSVP, submit payment or for more information on this fundraiser, please text or call: Curtis Austin 720.333.3956 or Al Warren 918.361.8739 - - -- ~ - 4/24/26, 5:07 PM �We Will Not Be Silenced 5 of 16 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/We-Will-Not-Be-Silenced.html?s... First Thursday Art Opening and Exhibit: Masks: 14 Visions” Thursday, August 1, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 The August Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center (621 E. 2nd Street in Downtown Tulsa) will feature an exhibit with a collaborative show titled “Masks: 14 Visions”, beginning with a reception on Thursday, August 1st from 6-9pm and continuing throughout the month. The show features 22 pieces by Tulsa artists working in a variety of two- and threedimensional media, including paints, ceramics, mosaic, fabric, wood and assemblage. 4/24/26, 5:07 PM �We Will Not Be Silenced 6 of 16 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/We-Will-Not-Be-Silenced.html?s... AFtte~ for f?/~~u~h~ a d , m , , ~ 2 Y ar - 1991 - 201 9 The Annual Fundrai er aturday ugu t 3 201 9 ~ 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Denni ill quality nter th 621 4 t. , Tul a OK 74 120 p cial Mu ic by Barrett Lewi & yl ie Lynn Dinner: 20.00 Rib , hicken & Veg tarian main di h Baked Bean , ole law, Potato alad, & I arrot up ak ! Li e Entertainment & ilent Auction - ll proc t:d to benefit the program whi h upp rt hundr d • f pet own ·r Ii ing with HIV to b abl to k p th ir b t fri nd at a -ru ia l tim in th ir li LGBT Women's Network Happy Hour Monday, August 5, 5:30 p.m. R Bar and Grill Tulsa 4329 S. Peoria Ave. Tulsa, OK 74105 We're heading back to Brookside to see the R Bar crew again. If you've never had drinks on their perfect patio, you're in for a treat! Our monthly meetups are come & go gatherings for Tulsa women who identify as LGBTQ+. Allies are always welcome! If you would like to recommend a happy hour location, just send us a message on Facebook at LGBT Women's Network ! We’re interested to visit all LGBTQ+-friendly locations! Grateful Day 4/24/26, 5:07 PM �We Will Not Be Silenced 7 of 16 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/We-Will-Not-Be-Silenced.html?s... HIV Wellness Retreat The Grateful Day Foundation is excited to announce the dates for this year’s HIV Wellness Retreat. The Grateful x! c~, Day Foundation seeks to fill gaps in services in ~lGffTS -AJ-ON£!, Oklahoma's HIV/AIDS wellness community through collaboration with partner organizations, providing transportation to those in need, and hosting an Annual HIV Wellness Retreat. . q_~~.t'!L11 We are looking forward to another fun and informative retreat this year. This retreat is designed and planned around the needs of the clients we serve in our community. We will be hosting a number of workshops throughout the weekend as well as several fun things to do at the retreat. Don't forget to pay your retreat fees after filling out the registration form. Register Here Get your Ticket Now Gay Men's Dinner Group Tuesday, August 6, 6:30 p.m. Biga Italian Restaurant 4329 S. Peoria Ave. Tulsa, OK 74105 bigaitalianrestaurant.com The reservations are under OkEq Men's Group. A head count is needed for the reservations. If you are coming please let us know by emailing GuysDineToo@gmail.com. Third Thursdays in the Rainbow Room Sorta Love Songs Thursday, August 15, 2019 at 8 PM – 10 PM 4/24/26, 5:07 PM �We Will Not Be Silenced 8 of 16 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/We-Will-Not-Be-Silenced.html?s... lyrics by Scott Burke ll music by Paul Loesel lynn riggs theatre dennis r neill equality center 621 e 4th st thursday, august 15 - 8pm Get your Ticket Now EBA Mixer Wednesday, August 21, 6:00 p.m. OsteoStrong Tulsa 5940 S. Lewis Ave Tulsa, OK 74105 0 STE O CB) STRONG . OsteoStrong Tulsa will be hosting the Equality Business Alliance Mixer for August. OsteoStrong is a unique place where you can go to improve your overall health by focusing on the one thing we all have in common: a skeletal system. AIDS Quilt Narratives Wanted PE 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. G 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 --- -- . Enid Pride Saturday, September 21, 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Garfield County Courthouse 100 W. Broadway Ave. Enid, OK 73701 4/24/26, 5:07 PM �We Will Not Be Silenced 9 of 16 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/We-Will-Not-Be-Silenced.html?s... Mark your calendars for the 10th annual Enid Pride celebration on Saturday, September 21, 2019! McAlester Pride Saturday, October 12, 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Chadick Park S. 3rd St & E. Chadick Ave. McAlester, OK 74501 ----------5 eE Joe and Nancy McDonald Library " Trans Figured: My Journey from Boy to Girl to Woman to Man" Find this selection and more by visiting the Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library. " Imagine experiencing life not as the gender dictated by birth but as one of your own design. In Trans Figured , Brian Belovitch shares his true story of life as a gender outlier and his dramatic journey through the jungle of gender identity. Brian has the rare distinction of coming out three times: first as a queer teenager; second as a glamorous transgender woman named Tish, and later, Natalia Gervais; and finally as an HIV-positive gay man surviving the AIDS crisis in the 1980s. From growing up in a barely-working-class first-generation immigrant family in Fall River, Massachusetts, to spinning across the disco dance floor of Studio 54 in New York City . . . from falling into military lock-step as the Army wife of a domineering GI in Germany to having a brush with fame as Natalia, high-flying downtown darling of the boozy and druggy pre-Giuliani New York nightclub scene, Brian escaped many near-death experiences. " Equality Pride Store Coming Soon! 4/24/26, 5:07 PM �We Will Not Be Silenced 10 of 16 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/We-Will-Not-Be-Silenced.html?s... PRIDE STORE New in the OkEq Pride Store: Progress Pride Pins Stickers and Landyards Be sure to "Like" the OkEq Pride Store Facebook page to keep up with the new items and new sale items Counseling Services Allison IkleyFreeman Allison Ikley-Freeman, LPC Candidate is passionate about assisting individuals who are a part of the LGBTQIA+ community who experience a range of concerns and issues. Individual, youth, and adolescent counseling is available on a sliding fee scale based on income. You can make an appointment with Allison by calling 918-280-9645 . 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 4/24/26, 5:07 PM �We Will Not Be Silenced 11 of 16 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/We-Will-Not-Be-Silenced.html?s... 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 ---- Regularly Scheduled Programming • LEGAL A1n th, SERVICES OF = OKLAHOMA, INC. Lawyer in the Library OkEq Board Meeting 2nd Wednesday of each month 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Monthly Meeting Thursday, August 15, 7:00 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. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members 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 It's Complicated 1st & 3rd Monday of each month 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Coming Out Workshop "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 Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. 4/24/26, 5:07 PM �We Will Not Be Silenced 12 of 16 1st and 3rd Monday of every month 6:30 p.m. – 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 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 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 . https://myemail.constantcontact.com/We-Will-Not-Be-Silenced.html?s... 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 . Sos 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 SECULAR ORGANIZATIONS FOR SOBRIETY SOS Group Mondays 7:00 p.m 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 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. 4/24/26, 5:07 PM �We Will Not Be Silenced 13 of 16 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/We-Will-Not-Be-Silenced.html?s... 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 Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan 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 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. Gender Support Program 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. 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 Wednesdays 4/24/26, 5:07 PM �We Will Not Be Silenced 14 of 16 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/We-Will-Not-Be-Silenced.html?s... 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. Community Partners health outreach prevention education, Inc. EBA Directory The Equality H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule contacts, products and Workforce Oklahoma Access Point services, and also strengthens Open every day and expands our businesses, Workforce Oklahoma careers and community. maintains a resource area at Testing provided by H.O.P.E. the Equality Center that Testing Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, Tuesday 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. Wednesday 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. Saturday 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as Check www.okeq.org for step-by-step instructions on testing dates. how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. OkEq Staff 4/24/26, 5:07 PM �We Will Not Be Silenced 15 of 16 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/We-Will-Not-Be-Silenced.html?s... Alex Wade Medical Services Coordinator Alex.Wade@okeq.org Jose Vega Deputy Director Jose.Vega@okeq.org Tracy Allen Special Projects/Library Tracy.Allen@okeq.org Morgan Allen Center Coordinator Morgan.Allen@okeq.org Kao Morris Facilities Manager Kao.Morris@okeq.org Krissy Dudley Administrative Manager Krissy.Dudley@okeq.org 4/24/26, 5:07 PM �We Will Not Be Silenced 16 of 16 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/We-Will-Not-Be-Silenced.html?s... Toby Jenkins CEO/Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@okeq.org OkEq Board and Trustees Executive Committee Sheena Grewal - President Chris Brecht-Smith, Esq. - Vice President Marcia LaBooth Keesee - Secretary Paul Allen - Treasurer Darci Hazelwood, D.O. - Member at Large Board of Directors Laura Arrosmith, D.O. Allison Ikley-Freeman Chris Shoaf Al Triggs Robin VanMeter Will Vaughn Visit Our Website Board of Advisors Michael Farr Joann Frizell Andrew Gordon Jack Graham Bob Hanson, PharmD Dale Hogan Denise Reid Justin Ross Jeremy Stevens Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt David Nelson Kris Wilmes View Our Events Contact Us Today Oklahomans for Equality Hours: Mon - Sat 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. | Sun 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 4/24/26, 5:07 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/cbde96a033bcbfbac764773c9e2bbe83.pdf ee220684a99a76ba38ee5593a38fe074 PDF Text Text How to Respond and Survive an Active Shooter 1 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/How-to-Respond-and-Survive-an-... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews October 24th, 2019 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, 5:16 PM �How to Respond and Survive an Active Shooter 2 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/How-to-Respond-and-Survive-an-... Share the Warmth! We are now accepting donations of blankets, coats, socks, scarves, hats, and gloves. As a warming station, we see a high number of people who are experiencing homelessness, and these items are a necessity as the temperature drops. net G ~ ~ """1.. U carve a E:£_..... _:-1-Y111ed How to Respond and Survive an Active Shooter Sunday, October 27, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Learn strategies on how to survive an active shooter situation. Profile of an Active Shooter: Per the Department of Homeland Security: An Active Shooter is an individual actively engaged in killing or attempting to kill people in a confined and populated area; in most cases, active shooters use firearms(s) and there is no pattern or method to their selection of victims This course will teach you how to prepare mentally and physically to deal with an active shooter situation at school, work or other public places. Toby's 60th Halloween Birthday Bash Thursday, October 31, 5:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Toby Jenkins will be turning 60 and as a kid, his favorite Charlie Brown story was "It's The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown," the Peanut's gang Halloween classic.Toby recalls every birthday cake of his life having a pumpkin on it so this year he is embracing his shape and will be dressed as the Great Pumpkin. Please drop by the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center on Halloween night, Thursday, October 31st from 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and wish Toby a happy 60th birthday and get your picture with the great pumpkin. This is a familyfriendly event and you and your children are invited to drop by and trick or treat and get your 4/24/26, 5:16 PM �How to Respond and Survive an Active Shooter 3 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/How-to-Respond-and-Survive-an-... picture with Toby in " The Great Pumpkin" drag. Toby loves to see the children of our community on his birthday and favorite holiday. DJ Dec Daniel from Urban Country Entertainment will be spinning the hits from the past 60 years. There will be refreshments and a cash bar with adult beverages. Rainbow Granny, and The King and Queen of Tulsa Pride will be performing. Toby requests no gifts or cards but please donate to Oklahomans for Equality and the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center in his honor. COME $EE THE LGBT Women's Network November Happy Hour Monday, November 4, 5:30 p.m - 7:30 p.m. Yokozuna Blue Dome 309 E. 2nd St. Tulsa, OK 74120 Sushi Happy Hour, anyone? We will be gathering at Yokozuna Blue Dome for our November meet up! As always, our monthly meetups are come & go gatherings for Tulsa women who identify as LGBTQ+ and allies are always welcome. If you would like to recommend a happy hour location, just send us a message. We’re interested to visit all LGBT-friendly locations! Name Change Clinic Wednesday, November 6, 5:30 p.m Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Oklahomans for Equality is hosting a name change clinic. We are focusing on those who are in progress of starting the name Change process as well as those who are interested in doing so in the near future. Joshua Payton will be our resource. 4/24/26, 5:16 PM �How to Respond and Survive an Active Shooter 4 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/How-to-Respond-and-Survive-an-... Josh, has eight years experience as a practicing attorney and six years in the entertainment industry working for Celebrity Attractions. My desire is to apply my legal and business experience to serve at the Equality Center. I may not immediately know the answer to a question, but I pledge to walk in solidarity with those seeking clarity until we have an answer. MOREcolor Art Exhibition First Thursday Art Opening & Exhibit featuring OCRJ Thursday, November 7, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 The November Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) showcase and exhibit of local artists and will feature a show titled “Defending abortion access is an act of love”, beginning with /Hll!N~ fOl AIOlllON U([II II AN Ul Of LOVE. a reception on Thursday, November 7th from 6-9pm and continuing throughout the month. The show begins with a reception on Thursday, November 7th from 6-9pm where there will be a door prize drawn of the artist’s work. The show continues throughout the month. Join the Oklahoma Call for Reproductive Justice and MOREcolor Art Exhibition to talk about reproductive freedom in 2019 and what it’s going to take from each and every one of us to ensure abortion remains accessible to all. This event will feature Oklahoma visual artist’s interpretations of the theme, “defending abortion access is an act of love,” as well as talks from local activists and opportunities to get involved. And of course since we are feeding the movement, enjoy dinner with us! Defending abortion access is an act of love. And we fight to defend that access because we care. We fight because we know that without the ability to control our reproduction we are less free. We fight because In 2019 the right to abortion has become less secure, and at this moment in history it is crucial that we stand together to defend our reproductive freedoms. We each have something uniquely powerful to lend this battle, and that’s why we’ve gathered artists, activists and students together to learn and to strategize together on how that message can change Oklahoma and ensure reproductive freedom. See more about OCRJ by clicking their link below: OCRJ.org Fresh Start Program: Transformative Self Care! Thursday, November 7, 6:00 p.m. 4/24/26, 5:16 PM �How to Respond and Survive an Active Shooter 5 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/How-to-Respond-and-Survive-an-... Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 1~1r,'\.1 ~ '-I program The brain child of Victoria James and co-sponsored by Clary Sage College, Dennis R Neill Equality Center, Unity Tulsa, and Dynamite Conventions. The Fresh Start Program is designed give a hand-up to those who are going experiencing major life-changes through teaching self-care. No matter what is happening in your life … gender transition, divorce, or even just a much-needed change … The Fresh Start Program provides a judgment free and life-affirming environment so that you can build the best version of yourself through self-care and style. So, stop hating your mirror and stop waiting on the Fab Five to swoop in to make your life better. Join us for our free monthly classes, take control and give yourself the skills to stride into the future with confidence. November 7th - Hair Care and Styling Still looking for that perfect hairstyle? Need to update your look? Come check out our workshop where Clary Sage College's Cosmetology instructor will discuss proper hair care, styling and what styles and cuts look good for certain face shapes. Students and instructors will style hair of attendees and show what may work best for you. The first 20 Attendees will receive a free gift and samples (or for as long as supplies last). Preparing for Día de los Muertos Honoring our Migrant Families Wednesday, October 30, 6:30 p.m. Sanctuary of All Souls Church 2952 S. Peoria Ave Tulsa, OK 74114 An interfaith vigil in preparation for Día de los Muertos to honor and mourn those who have died this year crossing the southern border into the United States or have died in US detention centers. People are encouraged to bring a pair of shoes, to place on the ofrenda, representing those who have lost their lives walking across the border. There will be live music, candles and testimonials from families currently at risk of being torn apart by deportation. All shoes collected will be donated. Oklahoman's for Equality feels this is important to our LGBTQ+ community because, many of those seeking asylum are LGBTQ+ fleeing death and persecution. 4/24/26, 5:16 PM �How to Respond and Survive an Active Shooter 6 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/How-to-Respond-and-Survive-an-... Tulsa Veterans Day Parade Monday, November 11, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. VFW Post 577 1109 E. 6th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 Tulsa Veterans Day Parade is a televised event. The Veterans Day Parade has been part of a century old tradition in the Tulsa Community. Come out and celebrate the dedication in our service members. To participate apply/register here: Apply / Register Transgender Awareness Week November 12 - 19 Transgender Awareness Week aims to raise visibility of transgender and gender non-conforming 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. Marketplace Enrollment at the Equality Center Saturday, November 16, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 OPEN ENROLLMENT MEANS OPEN FO BUSINESS LGBTQ+ people are more likely to be uninsured than non-LGBTQ+ people. Open 4/24/26, 5:16 PM �How to Respond and Survive an Active Shooter 7 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/How-to-Respond-and-Survive-an-... enrollment for 2020 coverage begins NOVEMBER1-DECEMBER15 November 1st and goes through December 15th. We will be hosting an Enroll at www.healthcare.gov! #GetCovered enrollment event where people can meet with a marketplace navigator to help them find the best insurance option available to them. This event is free and no appointment is required. LEAD Together Class 2 LGBTQ+ Leadership Program Wednesday, November 20, 7:00 p.m Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 _, ,, Il l/// LEADTffi~T~~R Created in partnership with Oklahomans for Equality and Leadership Tulsa, LEAD Together LGBTQ+ Leadership Program Class 2 is now accepting applications! LEAD together is the only program in Oklahoma addressing LGBTQ leadership development. The six-month program includes an orientation, 8 day-long sessions, volunteer work for Tulsa Pride and networking opportunities. Applications are due by 5 p.m. November 15th, 2019. They can be found by clicking below. Registration Transgender Day of Remembrance - TDoR Wednesday, November 20, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 The Transgender Day of Remembrance is a yearly event on November 20th to remember those we have lost due to anti-transgender violence. Join Oklahomans for Equality in memorializing as well as celebrating those who have passed on in 2019. Art by Trans Individuals will be on display. Light hor-dourves and non-alcoholic beverages will be available. Third Thursdays in the Rainbow Room : The Zuits Thir-d Thunda,, at L"YDD ~iffS TheaterPliiloYe•ber- ~1st at S:(l(l P• Thursday, November 21, 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. 4/24/26, 5:16 PM �How to Respond and Survive an Active Shooter 8 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/How-to-Respond-and-Survive-an-... Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Third Thursdays in the Rainbow Room presents “A Night with Cole Porter” featuring Tulsa’s own the a Cole VorterZuits. This one night only 1eatunne the Oie Oand Sound of performance will take the audience on a magical Tt-J~ ZUIT~ journey of Cole Porter’s music from “Anything Goes” to the all-time hit “De-Lovely”, with stops along the way at “In the Still of the Night”, “Love for Sale” and much, much more. Come dressed for an evening straight out of the old speakeasy days. The music is sometimes sophisticated and sometimes campy, but always entertaining and sure to thrill the audience. ~iaht with The fantastic Zuits are an 8-piece swing band, made up of some of the most talented musicians in the Tulsa Metro, including Brent Baldwin on tenor and baritone sax, Brandon Chambers on Alto Sax, Joe Metzer on trumpet, Doug Styers on trombone and vocals, Chuck Fluker on guitar, Andrew Ralston on upright bass, Chris Wylie on drums, and Mark Lee on grand piano. And, wherever the Zuits perform surprise vocalist always seem to appear. Buy Your Tickets Here Come Home for Thanksgiving Thursday, November 28, 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. 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: Trinity - Episcopal - - -Church -Hope Unitarian Church Fellowship Church UCC - - -Congregational - - ----Unity Church of Christianity Parish Church of Saint Jerome 4/24/26, 5:16 PM �How to Respond and Survive an Active Shooter 9 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/How-to-Respond-and-Survive-an-... 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 University United Methodist Church PFLAG Tulsa Desi Wok Labrena Shamsi, Aliye Shimi St. Patrick's Episcopal Church Forest Park Christian Church Please confirm your attendance by clicking below. Confirm Your Attendance Here OkEq Fairy Tree Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 The Fairy Tree is back at Oklahomans for Equality to support Tulsa Cares and someone whose life is affected by HIV/AIDS. Come by, pick up a card and fulfill someone's holiday wish. Gifts must be returned by December 6th. For more information, contact Alex Wade below. Contact Us The OKEQ History Project Needs your Help Our History Project team has been working on archiving footage, artifacts, and newspaper clippings from 1980 to the present day. We have pieces of Oklahoma LGBTQ+ history that span forty years, but we need your help! Do you have old newspapers at your house that mention OKEQ HISTORY PROJECT WE NEED YOUR HELP! 4/24/26, 5:16 PM �How to Respond and Survive an Active Shooter 10 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/How-to-Respond-and-Survive-an-... OKEQ? Do you have Pride shirts from 1999? Videos from past galas? Consider donating or loaning them to our history project so we can digitize and make our archive searchable to the public! Bring any and all artifacts to the center! We are open 7 days a week from 9am-9pm! 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 ---- . The Gender Diversity Health and Social Experiences Survey (GHSE) Do you identify as transgender or any gender that is different from the sex you were assigned at birth? If so, we encourage you to participate in The Gender Diversity Health and Social Experiences Survey! This research will help support our understanding of the social, institutional, and healthcare needs of trans and gender nonbinary people. Participants will have the opportunity to vote for a trans-related non-profit organization. $300.00 will be donated to each of the two organizations with the most votes. We will not collect any identifying information from you. Complete Survey The Deaths of Sybil Bolton November 1st - 10th Lynn Riggs Theater 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 r: heatre ~ LT 4/24/26, 5:16 PM �How to Respond and Survive an Active Shooter 11 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/How-to-Respond-and-Survive-an-... The Deaths of Sybil Bolton from the book by Dennis P. McAuliffe, Jr. adapted for the stage and directed by David Blakely (U n Co. :C -- ■ November 1 & 2, 8 & 9 at 7:30PM November 9 & 10 at 2:00PM HTC Playwright-in-Residence Emeritus David Blakely returns to recount a shocking true-life piece of Oklahoma history: the Osage Oil Murders. Based on Dennis P. McAuliffe, Jr.’s 1990 nonfiction book The Deaths of Sybil Bolton, Blakely’s adaptation depicts a journalist uncovering lies, cover-ups, and murder on his quest for the truth: what exactly happened to his grandmother during the systematic reign of terror that killed an estimated 60-plus wealthy, full-blood Osage Native Americans in the 1920s? Blakely expands his four-time TATEwinning* one-act play Four Ways to Die into a full-length true-crime story from Oklahoma’s past, with an intimate look at how trauma, legacies, and lies are inherited. The Deaths of Sybil Bolton marks the latest Heller Theatre Company production that highlights plays centered on and brought to life by women and people of color. We are dedicated to supporting and magnifying the voices of the marginalized through these powerful and well-written works. *”Four Ways to Die” received four awards from the 2018 Tulsa Awards for Theater Excellence ceremony, including Outstanding Original Work, Outstanding Direction, Outstanding Ensemble, and Outstanding Properties. Tickets are on sale now: Tickets Drag Poetics: A Writers Workshop with Matty Layne Glasgow Saturday, November 9, 12:30 p.m Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join us for a craft talk and workshop with poet and teaching artist Matty Layne Glasgow! This free public workshop will be held in the Goff Room at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Registration is required--sign up at the link in this event page. Drag queens queer gender & pageantry, embodying a performance of liberation on stage. A drag poetics considers the intersection of this artistry with both the written & spoken word. In this generative workshop, we 4/24/26, 5:16 PM �How to Respond and Survive an Active Shooter 12 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/How-to-Respond-and-Survive-an-... will consider persona & form, the wig & reveal, as we embrace the deathtrap divas within us & craft our own sequined ditties. The Tulsa Little Pajama Jammy Jam Gala! Friday, December 6, 6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join us for Tulsa Little Jam's first official fundraising Gala! And this isn't your typical fundraiser. It's the Tulsa Little Pajama Jammy Jam! That means we want you to come in your PAJAMAS! The goofier, the better! There will be a silent auction throughout the evening of amazing local arts and crafts and other items, amazing food by Joel Bein and Rub , drinks of all kinds, and, of course, live music throughout night. It's Tulsa Little Jam, after all! This is an ALL AGES event! So bring the family and get ready to have an amazing time! A percentage of all we raise will go to school music programs in Tulsa! See you December 6th! NextUp 907 S. Detroit Ave., Suite 210 Tulsa, OK 74120 (918) 442-2900 NextUp is a Tulsa-area initiative to support 18-to 24-year olds in determining, "What’s your next?" That can mean getting your GED, enrolling in technical training, or finding a job. NextUp wants to help you forge your own path and achieve your goals. With our program, you will have access to free technical training and job placement assistance, as well as a variety of individual skill-building workshops, college advancement, career coaching, and other steps to better their lives. and . Whatever your goal is, NextUp is here to help and support you. Text "NextUp" to 31996 for more information. Joe and Nancy McDonald Library " We Are Everywhere: Protest, Power, and Pride in the History of Queer Liberation" 4/24/26, 5:16 PM �How to Respond and Survive an Active Shooter 13 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/How-to-Respond-and-Survive-an-... "A rich and sweeping photographic history of the Queer Liberation Movement, from the creators and curators of the massively popular Instagram account @lgbt_history, released in time for the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots. Find this selection and more by visiting the Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library. Through the lenses of protest, power, and pride, We Are Everywhere is an essential and empowering introduction to the history of the fight for queer liberation. Combining exhaustively researched narrative with meticulously curated photographs, the book traces queer activism from its roots in latenineteenth-century Europe--long before the pivotal Stonewall Riots of 1969--to the gender warriors leading the charge today. Featuring more than 300 images from more than seventy photographers and twenty archives, this inclusive and intersectional book enables us to truly see queer history unlike anything before, with glimpses of activism in the decades preceding and following Stonewall, family life, marches, protests, celebrations, mourning, and Pride. By challenging many of the assumptions that dominate mainstream LGBTQ+ history, We Are Everywhere shows readers how they can--and must--honor the queer past in order to shape our liberated future." Equality Pride Store New in the OkEq Pride Store: ACE / ARO / Demisexual Flags in support of Asexual Awareness week. 4/24/26, 5:16 PM �How to Respond and Survive an Active Shooter 14 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/How-to-Respond-and-Survive-an-... Be sure to "Like" the OkEq Pride Store Facebook page to keep up with the new items and new sale items Counseling Services Allison IkleyFreeman Allison Ikley-Freeman, LPC Candidate is passionate about assisting individuals who are a part of the LGBTQIA+ community who experience a range of concerns and issues. Individual, youth, and adolescent counseling is available on a sliding fee scale based on income. You can make an appointment with Allison by calling 918-280-9645. 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 sessions for 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. Regularly Scheduled Programming • LEGAL AID th, SERVICES OF = OKLAHOMA, INC. Lawyer in the 4/24/26, 5:16 PM �How to Respond and Survive an Active Shooter 15 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/How-to-Respond-and-Survive-an-... Library 2nd Wednesday of each month 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. OkEq Board Meeting Monthly Meeting Thursday, November 14, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. 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 It's Complicated 1st & 3rd Monday of each month 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Coming Out Workshop 1st and 3rd Monday of every month 6:30 p.m. – 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 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. "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 facebook/ UnityTulsa or check the OkEq event calendar at okeq/events . Sos 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 tulsaareaprimetimers for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 SECULAR ORGANIZATIONS FOR SOBRIETY 4/24/26, 5:16 PM �How to Respond and Survive an Active Shooter 16 of 20 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 . https://myemail.constantcontact.com/How-to-Respond-and-Survive-an-... SOS Group Mondays 7:00 p.m 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 Survivors of Incest Anonymous 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 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. 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 Children/Siblings of Trans*/NonBinary Individuals Support Group This program is for youth ages 8-18 that have trans* parents or siblings. This 4/24/26, 5:16 PM �How to Respond and Survive an Active Shooter 17 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/How-to-Respond-and-Survive-an-... breath. Sa~e 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 Partners of Trans*/NonBinary Individuals Support Group 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. 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. Gender Support Program 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 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. Community Partners IIEQ UALITY 4/24/26, 5:16 PM �How to Respond and Survive an Active Shooter 18 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/How-to-Respond-and-Survive-an-... ~~Business Alhance EBA Directory The Equality contacts, products and Workforce Oklahoma Access Point services, and also strengthens Open every day and expands our businesses, Workforce Oklahoma careers and community. maintains a resource area at Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, 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 outreach prevention education, Inc. H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule Tuesday 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. Wednesday 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. Saturday 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. OkEq Staff Jose Vega Deputy Director Jose.Vega@okeq.org Alex Wade Medical Services Coordinator Alex.Wade@okeq.org 4/24/26, 5:16 PM �How to Respond and Survive an Active Shooter 19 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/How-to-Respond-and-Survive-an-... Morgan Allen Center Coordinator Morgan.Allen@okeq.org Tracy Allen Special Projects/Library Tracy.Allen@okeq.org Kao Morris Facilities Manager Kao.Morris@okeq.org Krissy Dudley Administrative Manager Krissy.Dudley@okeq.org Toby Jenkins CEO/Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@okeq.org OkEq Board and Trustees Executive Committee Sheena Grewal - President Chris Brecht-Smith - Vice President Will Vaughn - Secretary Paul Allen - Treasurer Darci Hazelwood, D.O. - Member at Large Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt David Nelson Kris Wilmes Board of Directors Laura Arrosmith, D.O. Angelyn L. Dale Allison Ikley-Freeman Bob Hanson Jeremy Stevens Corey Thompson Al Triggs Stacy Turner Robin VanMeter 4/24/26, 5:16 PM �How to Respond and Survive an Active Shooter 20 of 20 Visit Our Website https://myemail.constantcontact.com/How-to-Respond-and-Survive-an-... View Our Events Contact Us Today Oklahomans for Equality Hours: Mon - Sat 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. | Sun 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 4/24/26, 5:16 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/fd7b8d447b8ef2fd5f8a64a2c98295ab.pdf ebe8459837ad1407045352a6b2952221 PDF Text Text Come See the Great Pumpkin 1 of 21 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-See-the-Great-Pumpkin.ht... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews October 28th, 2019 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, 5:16 PM �Come See the Great Pumpkin 2 of 21 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-See-the-Great-Pumpkin.ht... Share the Warmth! We are now accepting donations of blankets, coats, socks, scarves, hats, and gloves. As a warming station, we see a high number of people who are experiencing homelessness, and these items are a necessity as the temperature drops. net carve G _:-1-Y111ed a ~ ~ """1.. U E:£_..... Toby's 60th Halloween Birthday Bash Thursday, October 31, 5:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Toby Jenkins will be turning 60 and as a kid, his favorite Charlie Brown story was "It's The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown," the Peanut's gang Halloween classic.Toby recalls every birthday cake of his life having a pumpkin on it so this year he is embracing his shape and will be dressed as the Great Pumpkin. Please drop by the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center on Halloween night, Thursday, October 31st from 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and wish Toby a happy 60th birthday and get your picture with the great pumpkin. This is a familyfriendly event and you and your children are invited to drop by and trick or treat and get your picture with Toby in " The Great Pumpkin" drag. Toby loves to see the children of our community on his birthday and favorite holiday. DJ Dec Daniel from Urban Country Entertainment will be spinning the hits from the past 60 years. There will be refreshments and a cash bar with adult beverages. Rainbow Granny, and The King and Queen of Tulsa Pride will be performing. Toby requests no gifts or cards but please donate to Oklahomans for Equality and the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center in his honor. COME SEE THE 4/24/26, 5:16 PM �Come See the Great Pumpkin 3 of 21 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-See-the-Great-Pumpkin.ht... ___. LGBT Women's Network November Happy Hour Monday, November 4, 5:30 p.m - 7:30 p.m. Yokozuna Blue Dome 309 E. 2nd St. Tulsa, OK 74120 Sushi Happy Hour, anyone? We will be gathering at Yokozuna Blue Dome for our November meet up! As always, our monthly meetups are come & go gatherings for Tulsa women who identify as LGBTQ+ and allies are always welcome. If you would like to recommend a happy hour location, just send us a message. We’re interested to visit all LGBT-friendly locations! Gay Men's Dinner Group Tuesday, November 5, 6:30 p.m. Celebrity Club 3109 S. Yale Ave. Tulsa, OK 74135 The reservations are under OkEq Men's Group. A head count is needed for the reservations. If you are coming please let us know by clicking below: RSVP Celebrity Club Name Change Clinic Wednesday, November 6, 5:30 p.m Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Oklahomans for Equality is hosting a name change clinic. We are focusing on those who are in progress of starting the name Change process as well as those who are interested in doing so in the near future. Joshua Payton will be our resource. Josh, has eight years experience as a practicing attorney and six 4/24/26, 5:16 PM �Come See the Great Pumpkin 4 of 21 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-See-the-Great-Pumpkin.ht... years in the entertainment industry working for Celebrity Attractions. My desire is to apply my legal and business experience to serve at the Equality Center. I may not immediately know the answer to a question, but I pledge to walk in solidarity with those seeking clarity until we have an answer. MOREcolor Art Exhibition First Thursday Art Opening & Exhibit featuring OCRJ Thursday, November 7, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 The November Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) showcase and exhibit of local artists and will feature a show titled “Defending abortion access is an act of love”, beginning with /Hll!N~ fOl AIOllJON U([II II AN Ul Of LOVE. a reception on Thursday, November 7th from 6-9pm and continuing throughout the month. The show begins with a reception on Thursday, November 7th from 6-9pm where there will be a door prize drawn of the artist’s work. The show continues throughout the month. Join the Oklahoma Call for Reproductive Justice and MOREcolor Art Exhibition to talk about reproductive freedom in 2019 and what it’s going to take from each and every one of us to ensure abortion remains accessible to all. This event will feature Oklahoma visual artist’s interpretations of the theme, “defending abortion access is an act of love,” as well as talks from local activists and opportunities to get involved. And of course since we are feeding the movement, enjoy dinner with us! Defending abortion access is an act of love. And we fight to defend that access because we care. We fight because we know that without the ability to control our reproduction we are less free. We fight because In 2019 the right to abortion has become less secure, and at this moment in history it is crucial that we stand together to defend our reproductive freedoms. We each have something uniquely powerful to lend this battle, and that’s why we’ve gathered artists, activists and students together to learn and to strategize together on how that message can change Oklahoma and ensure reproductive freedom. See more about OCRJ by clicking their link below: OCRJ.org Fresh Start Program: Transformative Self Care! Thursday, November 7, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center RESH r:sr~ 1111111111111--· r"'\_ program G - t,.11- 4/24/26, 5:16 PM �Come See the Great Pumpkin 5 of 21 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-See-the-Great-Pumpkin.ht... 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 The brain child of Victoria James and co-sponsored by Clary Sage College, Dennis R Neill Equality Center, Unity Tulsa, and Dynamite Conventions. The Fresh Start Program is designed give a hand-up to those who are going experiencing major life-changes through teaching self-care. No matter what is happening in your life … gender transition, divorce, or even just a much-needed change … The Fresh Start Program provides a judgment free and life-affirming environment so that you can build the best version of yourself through self-care and style. So, stop hating your mirror and stop waiting on the Fab Five to swoop in to make your life better. Join us for our free monthly classes, take control and give yourself the skills to stride into the future with confidence. November 7th - Hair Care and Styling Still looking for that perfect hairstyle? Need to update your look? Come check out our workshop where Clary Sage College's Cosmetology instructor will discuss proper hair care, styling and what styles and cuts look good for certain face shapes. Students and instructors will style hair of attendees and show what may work best for you. The first 20 Attendees will receive a free gift and samples (or for as long as supplies last). Tulsa Veterans Day Parade Monday, November 11, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. VFW Post 577 1109 E. 6th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 Tulsa Veterans Day Parade is a televised event. The Veterans Day Parade has been part of a century old tradition in the Tulsa Community. Come out and celebrate the dedication in our service members. To participate apply/register here: Apply / Register Transgender Awareness Week November 12 - 19 Transgender Awareness Week aims to raise visibility of transgender and gender non-conforming 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, 5:16 PM �Come See the Great Pumpkin 6 of 21 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-See-the-Great-Pumpkin.ht... POC Social at OkEq Friday, October 17, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 The People of Color Social Mixer focuses on celebrating, preserving and connecting POCs in the Tulsa LGBT+ community. Join us for drinks, food and fun! The POC events are scheduled the third Friday of each month. EVERY THIRD FRIDAY 7PM TO 9PM l/KE US ON FACEBOOK @OKLAHOMANSFOREOUALITY FI/RlllmfHIIATrl/Tm/CAllKAIJ 9189041869 Marketplace Enrollment at the Equality Center Saturday, November 16, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 LGBTQ+ people are more likely to be uninsured than non-LGBTQ+ people. Open enrollment for 2020 coverage begins November 1st and goes through December 15th. We will be hosting an enrollment event where people can meet with a marketplace navigator to help them find the best insurance option available to them. This event is free and no appointment is required. OPEN ENROLLMENT MEANS OPEN FO BUSINESS NOVEMBER1·DECEMBER15 Enroll at www.healthcare.gov! #GetCovered 4/24/26, 5:16 PM �Come See the Great Pumpkin 7 of 21 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-See-the-Great-Pumpkin.ht... LEAD Together Class 2 LGBTQ+ Leadership Program Wednesday, November 20, 7:00 p.m Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 _, ,, Il l /// LEADTffi~T~-H~R Created in partnership with Oklahomans for Equality and Leadership Tulsa, LEAD Together LGBTQ+ Leadership Program Class 2 is now accepting applications! LEAD together is the only program in Oklahoma addressing LGBTQ leadership development. The six-month program includes an orientation, 8 day-long sessions, volunteer work for Tulsa Pride and networking opportunities. Applications are due by 5 p.m. November 15th, 2019. They can be found by clicking below. Registration Transgender Day of Remembrance - TDoR Wednesday, November 20, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 The Transgender Day of Remembrance is a yearly event on November 20th to remember those we have lost due to anti-transgender violence. Join Oklahomans for Equality in memorializing as well as celebrating those who have passed on in 2019. Art by Trans Individuals will be on display. Light hor-dourves and non-alcoholic beverages will be available. Third Thursdays in the Rainbow Room : The Zuits Thil"d Thunday at Lynn 11,iff!i Theatel" ""'o"e•bel" 21st at S:()() P • Thursday, November 21, 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Third Thursdays in the Rainbow Room presents “A Night with Cole Porter” featuring Tulsa’s own the Zuits. This one night only performance will take the audience on a magical journey of Cole Porter’s music from “Anything Goes” to the all-time hit “De- featunnl! the me 13and Sound of Tt-J~ ZUIT~ 4/24/26, 5:16 PM �Come See the Great Pumpkin 8 of 21 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-See-the-Great-Pumpkin.ht... Lovely”, with stops along the way at “In the Still of the Night”, “Love for Sale” and much, much more. Come dressed for an evening straight out of the old speakeasy days. The music is sometimes sophisticated and sometimes campy, but always entertaining and sure to thrill the audience. The fantastic Zuits are an 8-piece swing band, made up of some of the most talented musicians in the Tulsa Metro, including Brent Baldwin on tenor and baritone sax, Brandon Chambers on Alto Sax, Joe Metzer on trumpet, Doug Styers on trombone and vocals, Chuck Fluker on guitar, Andrew Ralston on upright bass, Chris Wylie on drums, and Mark Lee on grand piano. And, wherever the Zuits perform surprise vocalist always seem to appear. Buy Your Tickets Here Come Home for Thanksgiving Thursday, November 28, 12:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 OkEq invites you to join us on Thanksgiving Day for a FREE community meal at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. 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: Trinity Episcopal Church Hope Unitarian Church 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 University United Methodist Church PFLAG Tulsa Desi Wok Labrena Shamsi, Aliye Shimi St. Patrick's Episcopal Church Forest Park Christian Church 4/24/26, 5:16 PM �Come See the Great Pumpkin 9 of 21 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-See-the-Great-Pumpkin.ht... Temple Israel Please confirm your attendance by clicking below. Confirm Your Attendance Here OkEq Fairy Tree Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 The Fairy Tree is back at Oklahomans for Equality to support Tulsa Cares and someone whose life is affected by HIV/AIDS. Come by, pick up a card and fulfill someone's holiday wish. Gifts must be returned by December 6th. For more information, contact Alex Wade below. Contact Us The OKEQ History Project Needs your Help Our History Project team has been working on archiving footage, artifacts, and newspaper clippings from 1980 to the present day. We have pieces of Oklahoma LGBTQ+ history that span forty years, but we need your help! Do you have old newspapers at your house that mention OKEQ? Do you have Pride shirts from 1999? Videos from past galas? Consider donating or loaning them to our history project so we can digitize and make our archive searchable to the public! Bring any and all artifacts to the center! We are open 7 days a week from 9am-9pm! AIDS Quilt Narratives Wanted The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center and Jeremy Stevens, G 4/24/26, 5:16 PM �Come See the Great Pumpkin 10 of 21 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-See-the-Great-Pumpkin.ht... 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 . The Gender Diversity Health and Social Experiences Survey (GHSE) Do you identify as transgender or any gender that is different from the sex you were assigned at birth? If so, we encourage you to participate in The Gender Diversity Health and Social Experiences Survey! This research will help support our understanding of the social, institutional, and healthcare needs of trans and gender nonbinary people. Participants will have the opportunity to vote for a trans-related non-profit organization. $300.00 will be donated to each of the two organizations with the most votes. We will not collect any identifying information from you. Complete Survey The Deaths of Sybil Bolton November 1st - 10th Lynn Riggs Theater 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 The Deaths of Sybil Bolton from the book by Dennis P. McAuliffe, Jr. adapted for the stage and directed by David Blakely r: heatre ~ i _H___._ Co. November 1 & 2, 8 & 9 at 7:30PM November 9 & 10 at 2:00PM HTC Playwright-in-Residence Emeritus David Blakely returns to recount a shocking true-life piece of Oklahoma history: the Osage Oil Murders. Based on Dennis P. McAuliffe, Jr.’s 1990 nonfiction book The Deaths of Sybil Bolton, Blakely’s adaptation depicts a journalist uncovering lies, cover-ups, and murder on his quest for the truth: what exactly happened to his grandmother during the systematic reign of terror that killed an estimated 60-plus wealthy, full-blood Osage Native Americans in the 1920s? Blakely expands his four-time TATE- 4/24/26, 5:16 PM �Come See the Great Pumpkin 11 of 21 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-See-the-Great-Pumpkin.ht... winning* one-act play Four Ways to Die into a full-length true-crime story from Oklahoma’s past, with an intimate look at how trauma, legacies, and lies are inherited. The Deaths of Sybil Bolton marks the latest Heller Theatre Company production that highlights plays centered on and brought to life by women and people of color. We are dedicated to supporting and magnifying the voices of the marginalized through these powerful and well-written works. *”Four Ways to Die” received four awards from the 2018 Tulsa Awards for Theater Excellence ceremony, including Outstanding Original Work, Outstanding Direction, Outstanding Ensemble, and Outstanding Properties. Tickets are on sale now: Tickets Drag Poetics: A Writers Workshop with Matty Layne Glasgow Saturday, November 9, 12:30 p.m Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join us for a craft talk and workshop with poet and teaching artist Matty Layne Glasgow! This free public workshop will be held in the Goff Room at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Registration is required--sign up at the link in this event page. Drag queens queer gender & pageantry, embodying a performance of liberation on stage. A drag poetics considers the intersection of this artistry with both the written & spoken word. In this generative workshop, we will consider persona & form, the wig & reveal, as we embrace the deathtrap divas within us & craft our own sequined ditties. 4/24/26, 5:16 PM �Come See the Great Pumpkin 12 of 21 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-See-the-Great-Pumpkin.ht... Isis King: Model, Actress and Trans Rights Advocate Tuesday, November 12, 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. The University of Tulsa, Lorton Performance Center: Gussman Hall 550 South Gary Place Tulsa, OK 74104 Come listen to Isis King, one of the first openly trans models on America's Next Top Model and actress in the Emmy winning Netflix series "When They See Us", discuss her physical/ mental transformation, television career, and her perspective on the current climate of Trans rights and acceptance. ISIS KING DISCUSSION/Q&A .. ISTEN TO ISIS l(II\IG D1.:1\..u.:1.:, HE:R PHYSICAL/MENTAL TRANSFORMATION TELEVIS ON CAREER Al'IID HER PERSPECTIVE ON THE' CURRE'NT CLIMATE' OF TRANS RIGHTS AND ACCEPTANCE THE UNIVERSITY OF TULSA LORTON PERFORMANCE CENTER GUSSMAN HALL 7:30 PM/NOV . 12 TICKETS : $10/PERSON [AT THE □ DOR / DR ONLINE @EVENTBRITEJ LITTLE BLUE HOJSE ST\JOENT ASSOCIATION WOMENS AI\ID CHEVRON Ml,LTICl.ATU EHLERS DIES AL RESOURCE CENTE STL,DENT ALLIANCE FOR VIOLEI\ICE EDJCATI N OFF CE OF D VERSITY & ENCACEMENT DENNIS A NE LL EQL.ALITY CENTER OFFICE OF STUDENT SERV CES LAM BA CHI ALPHA C.ENTER FOR CAREER DEVELOPMENT AN.:> PROFESSIONAL ENGAGEMENT 4/24/26, 5:16 PM �Come See the Great Pumpkin 13 of 21 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-See-the-Great-Pumpkin.ht... Tickets The Tulsa Little Pajama Jammy Jam Gala! Friday, December 6, 6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join us for Tulsa Little Jam's first official fundraising Gala! And this isn't your typical fundraiser. It's the Tulsa Little Pajama Jammy Jam! That means we want you to come in your PAJAMAS! The goofier, the better! There will be a silent auction throughout the evening of amazing local arts and crafts and other items, amazing food by Joel Bein and Rub , drinks of all kinds, and, of course, live music throughout night. It's Tulsa Little Jam, after all! This is an ALL AGES event! So bring the family and get ready to have an amazing time! A percentage of all we raise will go to school music programs in Tulsa! See you December 6th! NextUp 907 S. Detroit Ave., Suite 210 Tulsa, OK 74120 (918) 442-2900 NextUp is a Tulsa-area initiative to support 18-to 24-year olds in determining, "What’s your next?" That can mean getting your GED, enrolling in technical training, or finding a job. NextUp wants to help you forge your own path and achieve your goals. With our program, you will have access to free technical training and job placement assistance, as well as a variety of individual skill-building workshops, college advancement, career coaching, and other steps to better their lives. and . Whatever your goal is, NextUp is here to help and support you. Text "NextUp" to 31996 for more information. Joe and Nancy McDonald Library " Out in America: A Portrait of Gay and Lesbian Life" 4/24/26, 5:16 PM �Come See the Great Pumpkin 14 of 21 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-See-the-Great-Pumpkin.ht... Find this selection and more by visiting the Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library. " For Gay and Lesbian Americans, visibility has always been a key issue. While some maintain a life in the closet for family, career, or personal reasons, others come out to a world that rarely celebrates, and at times refuses to tolerate, the simple courage of people just being themselves. Out in America should look no different from the rest of America to the casual observer - there are farmers and artists, sky divers, families, professionals, and retirees. But for gay men, lesbians, and their supporters, the 250 photographs in this book offer evidence of a community that knows no boundaries, a community that has put down roots in truly every segment of American society. Out in America is divided into 10 subjects, each opening with a "dispatch" from a distinguished gay or lesbian journalist. The book opens with a foreword by Margarethe Cammermeyer, recently reinstated Chief Nurse of the Washington National Guard, whose courage and persistence exemplify what all gay and lesbian Americans must face on a daily basis: the fight for equality in a country founded upon this very principle. As Michael Goff, editor of Out magazine, writes in his introduction: "Over the last half century, millions of written words have estimated, reported, and argued that 'We are everywhere.' This project simplifies and amplifies those efforts, through the age-old law that each photo is worth a thousand words. The sum of the parts is actually much greater than that. Enjoy - and join us - out in America. " Equality Pride Store New in the OkEq Pride Store: ACE / ARO / Demisexual Flags in support of Asexual 4/24/26, 5:16 PM �Come See the Great Pumpkin 15 of 21 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-See-the-Great-Pumpkin.ht... Awareness week. Be sure to "Like" the OkEq Pride Store Facebook page to keep up with the new items and new sale items Counseling Services Allison IkleyFreeman Allison Ikley-Freeman, LPC Candidate is passionate about assisting individuals who are a part of the LGBTQIA+ community who experience a range of concerns and issues. Individual, youth, and adolescent counseling is available on a sliding fee scale based on income. You can make an appointment with Allison by calling 918-280-9645. 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 sessions for 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. Regularly Scheduled Programming • LEGAL AID t h, 4/24/26, 5:16 PM �Come See the Great Pumpkin 16 of 21 ~ERVICES OF https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-See-the-Great-Pumpkin.ht... = OKLAHOMA, INC. Lawyer in the Library 2nd Wednesday of each month 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. OkEq Board Meeting Monthly Meeting Thursday, November 14, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. 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 It's Complicated 1st & 3rd Monday of each month 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Coming Out Workshop 1st and 3rd Monday of every month 6:30 p.m. – 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 Meeting the History Project Room Free to participate, this course is designed for "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 facebook/ UnityTulsa or check the OkEq event calendar at okeq/events . 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 tulsaareaprimetimers for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 4/24/26, 5:16 PM �Come See the Great Pumpkin 17 of 21 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 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 . https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-See-the-Great-Pumpkin.ht... Sos SECULAR ORGANIZATIONS FOR SOBRIETY SOS Group Mondays 7:00 p.m 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 Survivors of Incest Anonymous 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 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. 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 Children/Siblings of Trans*/NonBinary 4/24/26, 5:16 PM �Come See the Great Pumpkin 18 of 21 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-See-the-Great-Pumpkin.ht... Individuals Support Group 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 Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan 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. Gender Support Program 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. 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 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. 4/24/26, 5:16 PM �Come See the Great Pumpkin 19 of 21 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-See-the-Great-Pumpkin.ht... Community Partners health outreach prevention education, Inc. EBA Directory The Equality H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule contacts, products and Workforce Oklahoma Access Point services, and also strengthens Open every day and expands our businesses, Workforce Oklahoma careers and community. maintains a resource area at Testing provided by H.O.P.E. the Equality Center that Testing Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, Tuesday 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. Wednesday 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. Saturday 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as Check www.okeq.org for step-by-step instructions on testing dates. how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. OkEq Staff Jose Vega Deputy Director Jose.Vega@okeq.org Alex Wade Medical Services Coordinator Alex.Wade@okeq.org 4/24/26, 5:16 PM �Come See the Great Pumpkin 20 of 21 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-See-the-Great-Pumpkin.ht... Morgan Allen Center Coordinator Morgan.Allen@okeq.org Kao Morris Facilities Manager Kao.Morris@okeq.org Tracy Allen Special Projects/Library Tracy.Allen@okeq.org Krissy Dudley Administrative Manager Krissy.Dudley@okeq.org Toby Jenkins CEO/Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@okeq.org OkEq Board and Trustees Executive Committee Sheena Grewal - President Chris Brecht-Smith - Vice President Will Vaughn - Secretary Paul Allen - Treasurer Darci Hazelwood, D.O. - Member at Large Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Board of Directors Laura Arrosmith, D.O. Angelyn L. Dale Allison Ikley-Freeman Bob Hanson Jeremy Stevens Corey Thompson Al Triggs Stacy Turner 4/24/26, 5:16 PM �Come See the Great Pumpkin 21 of 21 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-See-the-Great-Pumpkin.ht... Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt David Nelson Kris Wilmes Visit Our Website Robin VanMeter View Our Events Contact Us Today Oklahomans for Equality Hours: Mon - Sat 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. | Sun 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 4/24/26, 5:16 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/11652990dffd27f7201ea23502601767.pdf 2ff30d9eefb9e698268fb17535acb77a PDF Text Text Come out for MORE color Art Exhibition First Thursday Art Opening... 1 of 21 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-out-for-MORE-color-Art-E... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews November 5th, 2019 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, 5:17 PM �Come out for MORE color Art Exhibition First Thursday Art Opening... 2 of 21 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-out-for-MORE-color-Art-E... Share the Warmth! We are now accepting donations of blankets, coats, socks, scarves, hats, and gloves. As a warming station, we see a high number of people who are experiencing homelessness, and these items are a necessity as the temperature drops. OkEq Fairy Tree Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 The Fairy Tree is back at Oklahomans for Equality to support Tulsa Cares and someone whose life is affected by HIV/AIDS. Come by, pick up a card and fulfill someone's holiday wish. Gifts must be returned by December 6th. For more information, contact Alex Wade below. Contact Us Name Change Clinic Wednesday, November 6, 5:30 p.m Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Oklahomans for Equality is hosting a name change clinic. We are focusing on those who are in progress of starting the name Change process as well as those who are interested in doing so in the near future. Joshua Payton will be our resource. Josh, has eight years experience as a practicing attorney and six years in the entertainment industry working for Celebrity Attractions. My desire is to apply my legal and business experience to serve at the Equality Center. I may not immediately know the answer to a question, but I pledge to walk in solidarity with those seeking clarity until we have an answer. 4/24/26, 5:17 PM �Come out for MORE color Art Exhibition First Thursday Art Opening... 3 of 21 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-out-for-MORE-color-Art-E... MORE color Art Exhibition First Thursday Art Opening & Exhibit featuring OCRJ Thursday, November 7, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 The November Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) showcase and exhibit of local artists and will feature a show titled “Defending abortion access is an act of love”, beginning with a reception on Thursday, November 7th from 6-9pm and continuing throughout the month. The show begins with a reception on Thursday, November 7th from 6-9pm where there will be a door prize drawn of the artist’s work. The show continues throughout the month. Join the Oklahoma Call for Reproductive Justice and MOREcolor Art Exhibition to talk about reproductive freedom in 2019 and what it’s going to take from each and every one of us to ensure abortion remains accessible to all. This event will feature Oklahoma visual artist’s interpretations of the theme, “defending abortion access is an act of love,” as well as talks from local activists and opportunities to get involved. And of course since we are feeding the movement, enjoy dinner with us! Defending abortion access is an act of love. And we fight to defend that access because we care. We fight because we know that without the ability to control our reproduction we are less free. We fight because In 2019 the right to abortion has become less secure, and at this moment in history it is crucial that we stand together to defend our reproductive freedoms. We each have something uniquely powerful to lend this battle, and that’s why we’ve gathered artists, activists and students together to learn and to strategize together on how that message can change Oklahoma and ensure reproductive freedom. See more about OCRJ by clicking their link below: OCRJ.org Fresh Start Program: Transformative Self Care! Thursday, November 7, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 The brain child of Victoria James and cosponsored by Clary Sage College, Dennis R Neill Equality Center, Unity Tulsa, and Dynamite Conventions. 4/24/26, 5:17 PM �Come out for MORE color Art Exhibition First Thursday Art Opening... 4 of 21 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-out-for-MORE-color-Art-E... The Fresh Start Program is designed give a hand-up to those who are going experiencing major life-changes through teaching self-care. No matter what is happening in your life … gender transition, divorce, or even just a much-needed change … The Fresh Start Program provides a judgment free and life-affirming environment so that you can build the best version of yourself through self-care and style. So, stop hating your mirror and stop waiting on the Fab Five to swoop in to make your life better. Join us for our free monthly classes, take control and give yourself the skills to stride into the future with confidence. November 7th - Hair Care and Styling Still looking for that perfect hairstyle? Need to update your look? Come check out our workshop where Clary Sage College's Cosmetology instructor will discuss proper hair care, styling and what styles and cuts look good for certain face shapes. Students and instructors will style hair of attendees and show what may work best for you. The first 20 Attendees will receive a free gift and samples (or for as long as supplies last). Tulsa Veterans Day Parade Monday, November 11, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. VFW Post 577 1109 E. 6th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 Tulsa Veterans Day Parade is a televised event. The Veterans Day Parade has been part of a century old tradition in the Tulsa Community. Come out and celebrate the dedication in our service members. To participate apply/register here: Apply / Register Transgender Awareness Week November 12 - 19 Transgender Awareness Week aims to raise visibility of transgender and gender non-conforming 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. POC Social at OkEq Friday, October 17, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. 4/24/26, 5:17 PM �Come out for MORE color Art Exhibition First Thursday Art Opening... 5 of 21 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-out-for-MORE-color-Art-E... Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 EVERY THIRD FRIDAY The People of Color Social Mixer focuses on celebrating, preserving and connecting POCs in the Tulsa LGBT+ community. Join us for drinks, food and fun! The POC events are scheduled the third Friday of each month. lPI TO 9PM LIKE US 0# FACEBOOK @OKLAHOMA#SFOREOUAl/TY Marketplace Enrollment OPEN ENROLLMENT MEANS OPEN FOR BUSINESS Review and Enroll Before Time Runs Out! LGBTQ+ people are more likely to be uninsured than non-LGBTQ+ people. Open enrollment for 2020 coverage begins November 1st and goes through December 15th. We will be hosting an enrollment event where people can meet with a marketplace navigator to help them find the best insurance option available to them. This event is free and no appointment is required. NOVEMBER1-DECEMBER15 Enroll at www.healthcare.gov! #GetCovered Click to Enroll LEAD Together Class 2 LGBTQ+ Leadership Program Wednesday, November 20, 7:00 p.m Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 _, ,, Il l /// LEADTffi~T~-H~R Created in partnership with Oklahomans for Equality and Leadership Tulsa, LEAD Together LGBTQ+ Leadership Program Class 2 is now accepting applications! LEAD together is the only program in Oklahoma addressing LGBTQ leadership development. The six-month program includes an orientation, 8 day-long sessions, volunteer work for Tulsa Pride and networking opportunities. Applications are due by 5 p.m. November 15th, 2019. They can be found by clicking below. 4/24/26, 5:17 PM �Come out for MORE color Art Exhibition First Thursday Art Opening... 6 of 21 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-out-for-MORE-color-Art-E... Registration Transgender Day of Remembrance - TDoR Wednesday, November 20, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 The Transgender Day of Remembrance is a yearly event on November 20th to remember those we have lost due to anti-transgender violence. Join Oklahomans for Equality in memorializing as well as celebrating those who have passed on in 2019. Art by Trans Individuals will be on display. Light hor-dourves and non-alcoholic beverages will be available. Third Thursdays in the Rainbow Room : The Zuits Thif"d ThuHday at Lynn l,il!fl Theate..i'ljoye•bef" '.ll!il at S:fl() P• Thursday, November 21, 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Third Thursdays in the Rainbow Room presents “A Night with Cole Porter” featuring Tulsa’s own the Zuits. This one night only performance will take the audience on a magical journey of Cole Porter’s featurinl! the Eil! Eand Sound of music from “Anything Goes” to the all-time hit “DeTlil: ZUIT~ Lovely”, with stops along the way at “In the Still of the Night”, “Love for Sale” and much, much more. Come dressed for an evening straight out of the old speakeasy days. The music is sometimes sophisticated and sometimes campy, but always entertaining and sure to thrill the audience. The fantastic Zuits are an 8-piece swing band, made up of some of the most talented musicians in the Tulsa Metro, including Brent Baldwin on tenor and baritone sax, Brandon Chambers on Alto Sax, Joe Metzer on trumpet, Doug Styers on trombone and vocals, Chuck Fluker on guitar, Andrew Ralston on upright bass, Chris Wylie on drums, and Mark Lee on grand piano. And, wherever the Zuits perform surprise vocalist always seem to appear. Buy Your Tickets Here Come Home for 4/24/26, 5:17 PM �Come out for MORE color Art Exhibition First Thursday Art Opening... 7 of 21 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-out-for-MORE-color-Art-E... Thanksgiving Thursday, November 28, 12:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 OkEq invites you to join us on Thanksgiving Day for a FREE community meal at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. 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: Trinity Episcopal Church -Hope Unitarian Church Fellowship Congregational Church -----UCC Unity Church of Christianity Parish Church of Saint Jerome Bethany Christian Church College Hill Presbyterian Church ChristChurch - Episcopal -Boston Avenue United Methodist Church All Souls Unitarian Church St. Paul's United Methodist Church Diversity Christian Fellowship International University United Methodist Church PFLAG Tulsa Desi Wok Labrena Shamsi, Aliye Shimi St. Patrick's Episcopal Church Forest Park Christian Church Temple Israel Please confirm your attendance by clicking below. Confirm Your Attendance Here Worlds AIDS Day Walk Sunday, December 1, 2:00 p.m. Centennial Park 1028 E. 6th St. S Tulsa, OK 74120 4/24/26, 5:17 PM �Come out for MORE color Art Exhibition First Thursday Art Opening... 8 of 21 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-out-for-MORE-color-Art-E... •..·; "'· r'-! WJ'_.·.. .. EV'£RGREEN • • .. ·• • Held every December 1st, ! : ~ . . _"' t 'ulsacares World AIDS Day is an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, show support for people living with HIV, and commemorate those who have passed. The Evergreen Health Coalition along with Tulsa CARES are proud hosts of this community-wide event to be held at Centennial Park. Free and open to the public, the event is family-friendly and pet-friendly, so bundle up and join us as we raise awareness and stand together as a community. HEAL TH COA1. ITION Worlds AIDS Day Commemorative Service Sunday, December 1, 5:00 p.m. Fellowship Congregational UCC 2009 S. Harvard Ave Tulsa, OK 74114 This years theme is, "Saving lives Through Leadership and Partnerships" We are working on a few community wide events, for this year. Please stay tuned, we will be posting more as it develops. Council Oak Men's Chorale Presents: Have a Cool Yule Tuesday, December 3, 5, 6 8:00 p.m. Fellowship Congregational UCC 2009 S. Harvard Ave Tulsa, OK 74114 Stay tuned for additional information regarding our upcoming 2019 Winter concert! Tickets are available for purchase through our website below or at the door of each evening's performance. When: l)e«:ember- 3 r-d • t'.i th & t3th f'ellowshiP Ctlna..-eaatlonal Chun:h 2 ~H)() § tiarva..-d Ave Tulsa. 01\ Time: S1()()pm 4/24/26, 5:17 PM �Come out for MORE color Art Exhibition First Thursday Art Opening... 9 of 21 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-out-for-MORE-color-Art-E... Tickets 14th Annual Falala Ball Thursday, December 21, 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join us for this year's 1th 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. The OKEQ History Project Needs your Help Our History Project team has been working on archiving footage, artifacts, and newspaper clippings from 1980 to the present day. We have pieces of Oklahoma LGBTQ+ history that span forty years, but we need your help! Do you have old newspapers at your house that mention OKEQ? Do you have Pride shirts from 1999? Videos from past galas? Consider donating or loaning them to our history project so we can digitize and make 4/24/26, 5:17 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/1d6edd2e7b1ad95a97349b2d2c890497.pdf da46fce8e2f5d09d01b726658625b6e9 PDF Text Text Transgender Awareness Week is November 12 - 19 1 of 19 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Transgender-Awareness-Week-is... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews November 13th, 2019 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 non-conforming 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, 5:18 PM �Transgender Awareness Week is November 12 - 19 2 of 19 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Transgender-Awareness-Week-is... Transgender Day of Remembrance - TDoR Wednesday, November 20, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 The Transgender Day of Remembrance is a yearly event on November 20th to remember those we have lost due to anti-transgender violence. Join Oklahomans for Equality in memorializing as well as celebrating those who have passed on in 2019. Art by Trans Individuals will be on display. Light hor-dourves and non-alcoholic beverages will be available. Third Thursdays in the Rainbow Room : The Zuits Thir-d Thunday at Lynn l,il!fl Theater""o"e•ber- :list at 8:()() P• Thursday, November 21, 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Third Thursdays in the Rainbow Room presents “A Night with Cole Porter” featuring Tulsa’s own the Zuits. This one night only performance will take the audience on a magical journey of Cole Porter’s featurinl! the 13il! 13and Sound of music from “Anything Goes” to the all-time hit “DeTtll: ZUIT~ Lovely”, with stops along the way at “In the Still of the Night”, “Love for Sale” and much, much more. Come dressed for an evening straight out of the old speakeasy days. The music is sometimes sophisticated and sometimes campy, but always entertaining and sure to thrill the audience. The fantastic Zuits are an 8-piece swing band, made up of some of the most talented musicians in the Tulsa Metro, including Brent Baldwin on tenor and baritone sax, Brandon Chambers on Alto Sax, Joe Metzer on trumpet, Doug Styers on trombone and vocals, Chuck Fluker on guitar, Andrew Ralston on upright bass, Chris Wylie on drums, and Mark Lee on grand piano. And, wherever the Zuits perform surprise vocalist always seem to appear. Buy Your Tickets Here In Memoriam: Chuck Courtney 4/24/26, 5:18 PM �Transgender Awareness Week is November 12 - 19 3 of 19 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Transgender-Awareness-Week-is... "In This Family, No One Fights Alone." Oklahomans for Equality is deeply saddened by the loss of Chuck Courtney. Chuck was invaluable to the HIV/AIDS activist community, serving as President of the Grateful Day Foundation, forming HIV/AIDS support groups, organizing the HIV/AIds Annual Retreat, working tirelessly to track down the 10 panels of the original AIDS Quilts for the Names Project, and creating a film about the HIV/AIDS crisis in Oklahoma called "The Secret House." Chuck loved his community and put endless energy into his projects with great success. He was kind, supportive, and always ready to laugh. We are grateful for his work, and we will miss him every day. The world has lost an incredible activist. Oklahomans for Equality will always remember Chuck Courtney. " Memorial Services is at 11:00 am on Saturday, November 23rd at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Share the Warmth! We are now accepting donations of blankets, coats, socks, scarves, hats, and gloves. As a warming station, we see a high number of people who are experiencing homelessness, and these items are a necessity as the temperature drops. OkEq Fairy Tree Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 The Fairy Tree is back at Oklahomans for Equality to support Tulsa Cares and someone whose life is affected by HIV/AIDS. Come by, pick up a card and fulfill someone's holiday wish. Gifts must be returned by December 6th. For more information, contact Alex Wade below. Contact Us 4/24/26, 5:18 PM �Transgender Awareness Week is November 12 - 19 4 of 19 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Transgender-Awareness-Week-is... Marketplace Enrollment OPEN ENROLLMENT MEANS OPEN FOR BUSINESS Review and Enroll Before Time Runs Out! LGBTQ+ people are more likely to be uninsured than non-LGBTQ+ people. Open enrollment for 2020 coverage begins November 1st and goes through December 15th. We will be hosting an enrollment event where people can meet with a marketplace navigator to help them find the best insurance option available to them. This event is free and no appointment is required. NOVEMBER1·DECEMBER15 Enroll at www.healthcare.gov! #GetCovered Click to Enroll LEAD Together Class 2 LGBTQ+ Leadership Program Wednesday, November 20, 7:00 p.m Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 _, ,, Il l /// LEADTffi(;T~l;R Created in partnership with Oklahomans for Equality and Leadership Tulsa, LEAD Together LGBTQ+ Leadership Program Class 2 is now accepting applications! LEAD together is the only program in Oklahoma addressing LGBTQ leadership development. The six-month program includes an orientation, 8 day-long sessions, volunteer work for Tulsa Pride and networking opportunities. Applications are due by 5 p.m. November 15th, 2019. They can be found by clicking below. Registration Come Home for Thanksgiving Thursday, November 28, 12:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 OkEq invites you to join us on Thanksgiving Day for a FREE 4/24/26, 5:18 PM �Transgender Awareness Week is November 12 - 19 5 of 19 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Transgender-Awareness-Week-is... community meal at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. 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: Trinity Church - - -Episcopal - --- -----Hope Unitarian Church 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 University United Methodist Church PFLAG Tulsa Desi Wok Labrena Shamsi, Aliye Shimi St. Patrick's Episcopal Church Forest Park Christian Church Temple Israel Please confirm your attendance by clicking below. Confirm Your Attendance Here 4/24/26, 5:18 PM �Transgender Awareness Week is November 12 - 19 6 of 19 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Transgender-Awareness-Week-is... Worlds AIDS Day Walk Sunday, December 1, 2:00 p.m. Centennial Park 1028 E. 6th St. S Tulsa, OK 74120 •~ fJau, . ~ (I•. ••• •• eo W' Held every December 1st, World AIDS Day is an :·ru1sacares opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, show support for people living with HIV, and commemorate those who have passed. The Evergreen Health Coalition along with Tulsa CARES are proud hosts of this community-wide event to be held at Centennial Park. Free and open to the public, the event is family-friendly and pet-friendly, so bundle up and join us as we raise awareness and stand together as a community. EV<RGREEN : •• • •••• HEAL TH COA1. ITIOtl •• : W' • • • Worlds AIDS Day Commemorative Service Sunday, December 1, 5:00 p.m. Fellowship Congregational UCC 2009 S. Harvard Ave Tulsa, OK 74114 This years theme is, "Saving lives Through Leadership and Partnerships" We are working on a few community wide events, for this year. Please stay tuned, we will be posting more as it develops. Council Oak Men's Chorale Presents: Have a Cool Yule Tuesday, December 3, 5, 6 8:00 p.m. Fellowship Congregational UCC 2900 S. Harvard Ave Tulsa, OK 74114 What's the perfect way to hear sophisticated, fun, and jazzy stylings of some of your favorite holiday tunes? With Council Oak Men’s Chorale at their concert, Have a Cool Yule . “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year,” “African Noel,” “Mary Had a Baby,” and of course “Cool Yule” are only a few of the songs sure to get you in the holiday spirit. Join us this holiday season and have a Yule that’s cool!. 4/24/26, 5:18 PM �Transgender Awareness Week is November 12 - 19 7 of 19 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Transgender-Awareness-Week-is... ule • Date : December 3rd, 5th and 6th Time: 8:00 n.m. Location: Fellow hip Congregational Church • Tickets First Thursday Art Opening: Featuring the work of Tami Smith Thursday, December 5, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 The December Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center (621 E. 2nd Street in Downtown Tulsa) will feature the works of April Howard, beginning with a reception on Thursday, December 5th from 6-9pm and continuing throughout the month. I was born and raised in Tulsa, Oklahoma and my work is inspired by my love of all things OKIE. In my artwork, I spotlight the beauty that is found in Oklahoma, whether that is Mother Nature in all her glory, or the amazing wealth of talent and creativity found in it's citizens, such as Leon Russel, Woody Guthrie, Vince Gill, and Merle Haggard. I am extremely proud of my home, from the red dirt beneath my toes to the Tulsa Sound tradition. My artwork is a celebration of the powerful spirit and energy of Oklahoma! The show begins with a reception on Thursday, December 5th from 6-9pm where there will be a door prize drawn of the artist’s work. The show continues throughout the month. 4/24/26, 5:18 PM �Transgender Awareness Week is November 12 - 19 8 of 19 Fresh Start Program: Trans-formative self care! Thursday, December 5, 6:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Transgender-Awareness-Week-is... SH ~ program The brain child of Victoria James and co-sponsored by Clary Sage College, Dennis R Neill Equality Center, Unity Tulsa, and Dynamite Conventions. The Fresh Start Program is designed give a hand-up to those who are going esperiencing major life-changes through teaching self-care.No matter what is happening in your life … gender transition, divorce, or even just a much-needed change … The Fresh Start Program provides a judgement free and life-affirming environment so that you can build the best version of yourself through self-care and style. So, stop hating your mirror and stop waiting on the Fab Five to swoop in to make your life better. Join us for our free monthly classes, take control and give yourself the skills to stride into the future with confidence. Barbering and Facial Hair Care We will have one of our barber instructors give a presentation on hair styles, how to care for facial hair, and choosing the best style for the shape of your face . Students and instructors will then sit and talk with attendees individually about what may work best for them. The first 20 Attendees will receive a free gift and samples (or for as long as supplies last). 4/24/26, 5:18 PM �Transgender Awareness Week is November 12 - 19 9 of 19 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Transgender-Awareness-Week-is... 14th Annual Falala Ball Thursday, December 21, 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join us for this year's 1th 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. Advertise With Us! Have you considered advertising in our digital weekly newsletter? Did you know we connect with thousands in the community? We are currently offering spots to advertise your business or organization in our newsletter. Vear $25.00 a week at the Top of the Newsletter $15.00 a week at the Middle of the Newsletter $10.00 a week at the Bottom of the Newsletter All advertisements must come with a High Resolution Graphic, a fully written out copy of what you would like to offer readers, and how many weeks you would like for the ad to run. Contact us below for more details and to get started! Get Started! The OKEQ History Project Needs your Help Our History Project team has been working on archiving footage, artifacts, and 4/24/26, 5:18 PM �Transgender Awareness Week is November 12 - 19 10 of 19 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Transgender-Awareness-Week-is... newspaper clippings from 1980 to the present day. We have pieces of Oklahoma LGBTQ+ history that span forty years, but we need your help! Do you have old newspapers at your house that mention OKEQ? Do you have Pride shirts from 1999? Videos from past galas? Consider donating or loaning them to our history project so we can digitize and make our archive searchable to the public! Bring any and all artifacts to the center! We are open 7 days a week from 9am-9pm! 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 ---- . LGBTQ+ Gathering & Transgender Day of Remembrance Dinner Wednesday, November 20, 5:30 p.m. All Souls 2952 S Peoria Ave, Tulsa, OK 74114 Our LGBTQ+ community is invited to gather for Wednesday Connections Dinner at All Souls. We will car pool or meet at OKEQ for the Transgender Day of Remembrance Service. Click below for additional event details. Spend meaningful time with your LGBTQIA+ Community at All Souls this Fam 4/24/26, 5:18 PM �Transgender Awareness Week is November 12 - 19 11 of 19 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Transgender-Awareness-Week-is... More Information The Tulsa Little Pajama Jammy Jam Gala! Friday, December 6, 6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join us for Tulsa Little Jam's first official fundraising Gala! And this isn't your typical fundraiser. It's the Tulsa Little Pajama Jammy Jam! That means we want you to come in your PAJAMAS! The goofier, the better! There will be a silent auction throughout the evening of amazing local arts and crafts and other items, amazing food by Joel Bein and Rub , drinks of all kinds, and, of course, live music throughout night. It's Tulsa Little Jam, after all! This is an ALL AGES event! So bring the family and get ready to have an amazing time! A percentage of all we raise will go to school music programs in Tulsa! See you December 6th! The Gender Diversity Health and Social Experiences Survey (GHSE) Do you identify as transgender or any gender that is different from the sex you were assigned at birth? If so, we encourage you to participate in The Gender Diversity Health and Social Experiences Survey! This research will help support our understanding of the social, institutional, and healthcare needs of trans and gender nonbinary people. Participants will have the opportunity to vote for a trans-related non-profit organization. $300.00 will be donated to each of the two organizations with the most votes. We will not collect any identifying information from you. 4/24/26, 5:18 PM �Transgender Awareness Week is November 12 - 19 12 of 19 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Transgender-Awareness-Week-is... Complete Survey NextUp 907 S. Detroit Ave., Suite 210 Tulsa, OK 74120 (918) 442-2900 NextUp is a Tulsa-area initiative to support 18-to 24-year LIVE UllrTED olds in determining, "What’s your next?" That can mean getting your GED, enrolling in technical training, or finding a job. NextUp wants to help you forge your own path and achieve your goals. With our program, you will have access to free technical training and job placement assistance, as well as a variety of individual skill-building workshops, college advancement, career coaching, and other steps to better their lives. and . Whatever your goal is, NextUp is here to help and support you. Text "NextUp" to 31996 for more information. Joe and Nancy McDonald Library " When Harry Became Sally: Responding to the Transgender Moment " " When Harry Became Sally provides thoughtful answers to questions arising from our transgender moment. Drawing on the best insights from biology, psychology, and philosophy, Ryan Anderson offers a nuanced view of human embodiment, a balanced approach to public policy on gender identity, and a sober assessment of the human costs of getting human nature wrong. Find this selection and more by visiting the Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library. This book exposes the contrast between the media’s sunny depiction of gender fluidity and the often sad reality of living with gender dysphoria. It gives a voice to people who tried to “transition” by changing their bodies, and found themselves no better off. Especially troubling are the stories told by adults who were encouraged to transition as children but later regretted subjecting themselves to those drastic procedures. As Anderson shows, the most beneficial 4/24/26, 5:18 PM �Transgender Awareness Week is November 12 - 19 13 of 19 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Transgender-Awareness-Week-is... therapies focus on helping people accept themselves and live in harmony with their bodies. This understanding is vital for parents with children in schools where counselors may steer a child toward transitioning behind their backs." Equality Pride Store New in the OkEq Pride Store: Transgender Scarves, Hats, Flags, stickers and more! Show your support this upcoming Transgender Awareness Week November 12-19th. Be sure to "Like" the OkEq Pride Store Facebook page to keep up with the new items and new sale items Counseling Services Allison IkleyFreeman Allison Ikley-Freeman, LPC Candidate is passionate about assisting individuals who are a part of the LGBTQIA+ community who experience a range of 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 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 4/24/26, 5:18 PM �Transgender Awareness Week is November 12 - 19 14 of 19 concerns and issues. Individual, youth, and adolescent counseling is available on a sliding fee scale based on income. You can make an appointment with Allison by calling 918-280-9645. https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Transgender-Awareness-Week-is... these services! Our center offers clients from OKEQ sessions for 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. 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. Regularly Scheduled Programming • LEGAL AID th, SERVICES OF = OKLAHOMA, INC. Lawyer in the Library 2nd Wednesday of each month 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. OkEq Board Meeting Monthly Meeting Thursday, November 14, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. 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 It's Complicated 1st & 3rd Monday 4/24/26, 5:18 PM �Transgender Awareness Week is November 12 - 19 15 of 19 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Transgender-Awareness-Week-is... of each month 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Coming Out Workshop 1st and 3rd Monday of every month 6:30 p.m. – 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 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 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 . "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 facebook/ UnityTulsa or check the OkEq event calendar at okeq/events . Sos 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 tulsaareaprimetimers for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 SECULAR ORGANIZATIONS FOR SOBRIETY SOS Group Mondays 7:00 p.m 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 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 4/24/26, 5:18 PM �Transgender Awareness Week is November 12 - 19 16 of 19 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Transgender-Awareness-Week-is... Survivors of Incest Anonymous Free Yoga Class at OkEq Every Saturday 12:00 - 2:30 p.m. Mondays 5:45 - 6:45 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 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. Sa~e 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 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. healing process and find hope and to discuss their experiences, share ideas, and provide emotional support for one another. 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. Game Night Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make 4/24/26, 5:18 PM �Transgender Awareness Week is November 12 - 19 17 of 19 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Transgender-Awareness-Week-is... Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. 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 (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. Community Partners health outreach prevention education, Inc. EBA Directory The Equality H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule contacts, products and Workforce Oklahoma Access Point services, and also strengthens Open every day and expands our businesses, Workforce Oklahoma careers and community. maintains a resource area at Testing provided by H.O.P.E. the Equality Center that Testing Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, Tuesday 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. Wednesday 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. Saturday 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as Check www.okeq.org for step-by-step instructions on testing dates. how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. OkEq Staff 4/24/26, 5:18 PM �Transgender Awareness Week is November 12 - 19 18 of 19 Jose Vega Deputy Director Jose.Vega@okeq.org Morgan Allen Center Coordinator Morgan.Allen@okeq.org Kao Morris Facilities Manager Kao.Morris@okeq.org https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Transgender-Awareness-Week-is... Alex Wade Medical Services Coordinator Alex.Wade@okeq.org Tracy Allen Special Projects/Library Tracy.Allen@okeq.org Krissy Dudley Administrative Manager Krissy.Dudley@okeq.org 4/24/26, 5:18 PM �Transgender Awareness Week is November 12 - 19 19 of 19 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Transgender-Awareness-Week-is... Toby Jenkins CEO/Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@okeq.org OkEq Board and Trustees Executive Committee Chris Brecht-Smith - President Will Vaughn - Secretary Paul Allen - Treasurer Darci Hazelwood, D.O. - Member at Large Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt David Nelson Kris Wilmes Visit Our Website View Our Events Board of Directors Laura Arrosmith, D.O. Angelyn L. Dale Allison Ikley-Freeman Bob Hanson Jeremy Stevens Corey Thompson Al Triggs Stacy Turner Robin VanMeter Contact Us Today Oklahomans for Equality Hours: Mon - Sat 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. | Sun 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 4/24/26, 5:18 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/a7bd28d9e1babdf64305d73c0fa1c96c.pdf 4ea90d7cf50683878568c3893bd1b393 PDF Text Text Say Their Names: Transgender Day of Remembrance November 20th' 2019 1 of 19 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Say-Their-Names--Transgender-D... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews November 18th, 2019 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 non-conforming 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, 5:18 PM �Say Their Names: Transgender Day of Remembrance November 20th' 2019 2 of 19 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Say-Their-Names--Transgender-D... Transgender Day of Remembrance - TDoR Say Their Names Wednesday, November 20, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 The Transgender Day of Remembrance is a yearly event on November 20th to remember those we have lost due to anti-transgender violence. Join Oklahomans for Equality in memorializing as well as celebrating those who have passed on in 2019. Art by Trans Individuals will be on display. Light hor-dourves and non-alcoholic beverages will be available. Spend meaningful time with your LGBTQIA+ Community at All Souls this Fam LGBTQ+ Gathering & Transgender Day of Remembrance Dinner Wednesday, November 20, 5:30 p.m. All Souls Unitarian Church 2952 S Peoria Ave, Tulsa, OK 74114 Our LGBTQ+ community is invited to gather for Wednesday Connections Dinner at All Souls. We will car pool or meet at OKEQ for the Transgender Day of Remembrance Service. Click below for additional event details. More Information 4/24/26, 5:18 PM �Say Their Names: Transgender Day of Remembrance November 20th' 2019 3 of 19 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Say-Their-Names--Transgender-D... Equality Pride Store New in the OkEq Pride Store: Our Trans Day Of Remembrance shirts are in! Buy a shirt and support our Trans programming! Shirts are $15 for one or $25 to get one for you and give one to someone in need! We also have Transgender Scarves, Hats, Flags, stickers and more! Show your support this upcoming Transgender Awareness Week November 12-19th. Be sure to "Like" the OkEq Pride Store Facebook page to keep up with the new items and new sale items 4/24/26, 5:18 PM �Say Their Names: Transgender Day of Remembrance November 20th' 2019 4 of 19 Third Thursdays in the Rainbow Room : The Zuits https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Say-Their-Names--Transgender-D... Thll'd Thunday at LTIJn 11,llffl Theate.Nove•be.- 21st at 8:()() P • Thursday, November 21, 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Third Thursdays in the Rainbow Room presents “A Night with Cole Porter” featuring Tulsa’s own the Zuits. This one night only featurin@ the lli@ lland Sound of performance will take the audience on a Tlil: ZUITS magical journey of Cole Porter’s music from “Anything Goes” to the all-time hit “De-Lovely”, with stops along the way at “In the Still of the Night”, “Love for Sale” and much, much more. Come dressed for an evening straight out of the old speakeasy days. The music is sometimes sophisticated and sometimes campy, but always entertaining and sure to thrill the audience. The fantastic Zuits are an 8-piece swing band, made up of some of the most talented musicians in the Tulsa Metro, including Brent Baldwin on tenor and baritone sax, Brandon Chambers on Alto Sax, Joe Metzer on trumpet, Doug Styers on trombone and vocals, Chuck Fluker on guitar, Andrew Ralston on upright bass, Chris Wylie on drums, and Mark Lee on grand piano. And, wherever the Zuits perform surprise vocalist always seem to appear. Buy Your Tickets Here Chuck Courtney Memorial Service "In This Family, No One Fights Alone." Saturday, November 23, 11:00 a.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Oklahomans for Equality will be celebrating the life of Chuck Courtney at 11:00 am on Saturday, November 23rd at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Greyson Chance Saturday, November 23, 7:00 p.m. The Vangard 222 N. Main St. Tulsa, OK 74103 Greyson Michael Chance is an American singer, songwriter and 4/24/26, 5:18 PM �Say Their Names: Transgender Day of Remembrance November 20th' 2019 5 of 19 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Say-Their-Names--Transgender-D... musician. He rose to prominence in 2010 with his performance of Lady Gaga's "Paparazzi" at a sixth-grade music festival which became a viral success on YouTube, gaining over 65 million views. Greyson will be performing at The Vangard. Get your tickets below! Tickets Come Home for Thanksgiving Thursday, November 28, 12:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 OkEq invites you to join us on Thanksgiving Day for a FREE community meal at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. 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: Trinity Episcopal Church Hope Unitarian Church 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 University United Methodist Church PFLAG Tulsa Desi Wok Labrena Shamsi, Aliye Shimi St. Patrick's Episcopal Church Forest Park Christian Church Temple Israel Please confirm your attendance by clicking below. 4/24/26, 5:18 PM �Say Their Names: Transgender Day of Remembrance November 20th' 2019 6 of 19 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Say-Their-Names--Transgender-D... Confirm Your Attendance Here Worlds AIDS Day Walk Sunday, December 1, 2:00 p.m. Centennial Park 1028 E. 6th St. S Tulsa, OK 74120 Held every December 1st, World AIDS Day is an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, show support for people living with HIV, and commemorate those who have passed. The Evergreen Health Coalition along with Tulsa CARES are proud hosts of this community-wide event to be held at Centennial Park. Free and open to the public, the event is family-friendly and pet-friendly, so bundle up and join us as we raise awareness and stand together as a community. Worlds AIDS Day Commemorative Service Sunday, December 1, 5:00 p.m. Fellowship Congregational UCC 2900 S. Harvard Ave Tulsa, OK 74114 This years theme is, "Saving lives Through Leadership and Partnerships" We are working on a few community wide events, for this year. Please stay tuned, we will be posting more as it develops. OkEq Fairy Tree Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 The Fairy Tree is back at Oklahomans for Equality to support Tulsa Cares and someone whose life is affected by HIV/AIDS. Come by, pick up a card and fulfill someone's holiday wish. Gifts must be returned by December 6th. For more information, contact Alex Wade below. 4/24/26, 5:18 PM �Say Their Names: Transgender Day of Remembrance November 20th' 2019 7 of 19 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Say-Their-Names--Transgender-D... Contact Us Council Oak Men's Chorale Presents: Have a Cool Yule Tuesday, December 3, 5, 6 8:00 p.m. Fellowship Congregational UCC 2900 S. Harvard Ave Tulsa, OK 74114 What's the perfect way to hear sophisticated, fun, and jazzy stylings of some of your favorite holiday tunes? With Council Oak Men’s Chorale at their concert, Have a Cool Yule . “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year,” “African Noel,” “Mary Had a Baby,” and of course “Cool Yule” are only a few of the songs sure to get you in the holiday spirit. Join us this holiday season and have a Yule that’s cool!. Couo ii Oak Men' Chorale Date : December 3rd, 5th and 6th Time: 8:00 P..m. Location~ Fellow hip Congregational Church • ~ Tickets 4/24/26, 5:18 PM �Say Their Names: Transgender Day of Remembrance November 20th' 2019 8 of 19 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Say-Their-Names--Transgender-D... HOLIDAY BOOK FAIR DENNIS R NEILL EQUALITY CENTER Holiday Book Fair Saturday, December 7, 1:00 p.m. to 5 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Happy Holidays 2019! This is an open invitation to all published authors to join us on Dec 7th, 2019 in Tulsa to sell books. All genres are accepted and this event is not limited to holiday titles Space is limited so book your table now. There is no cost to participate instead we ask for the donation of 10% of your total event sales. Your publishing house and or author will be featured in advertising. Please provide swag, and paperback books are preferred. If you would like to sell eBooks please bring a laptop and be prepared to process sales online (free wifi is available). Below is the sign-up form entry close date is December 7th. Sign Up First Thursday Art Opening: Featuring the work of Tami Smith Thursday, December 5, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 The December Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center (621 E. 2nd Street in Downtown Tulsa) will feature the works of April Howard, beginning with a reception on Thursday, December 5th from 6-9pm and continuing throughout the month. I was born and raised in Tulsa, Oklahoma and my work is inspired by my love of all things OKIE. In my artwork, I spotlight the beauty that is found in Oklahoma, whether that is Mother Nature in all her glory, or the amazing wealth of talent and creativity found in it's citizens, such as 4/24/26, 5:18 PM �Say Their Names: Transgender Day of Remembrance November 20th' 2019 9 of 19 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Say-Their-Names--Transgender-D... Leon Russel, Woody Guthrie, Vince Gill, and Merle Haggard. I am extremely proud of my home, from the red dirt beneath my toes to the Tulsa Sound tradition. My artwork is a celebration of the powerful spirit and energy of Oklahoma! The show begins with a reception on Thursday, December 5th from 6-9pm where there will be a door prize drawn of the artist’s work. The show continues throughout the month. Fresh Start Program: Trans-formative self care! Thursday, December 5, 6:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 SH ~ program The brain child of Victoria James and co-sponsored by Clary Sage College, Dennis R Neill Equality Center, Unity Tulsa, and Dynamite Conventions. The Fresh Start Program is designed give a hand-up to those who are going esperiencing major life-changes through teaching self-care.No matter what is happening in your life … gender transition, divorce, or even just a much-needed change … The Fresh Start Program provides a judgement free and life-affirming environment so that you can build the best version of yourself through self-care and style. So, stop hating your mirror and stop waiting on the Fab Five to swoop in to make your life better. Join us for our free monthly classes, take control and give yourself the skills to stride into the future with confidence. Barbering and Facial Hair Care We will have one of our barber instructors give a presentation on hair styles, how to care for facial hair, and choosing the best style for the shape of your face . Students and instructors will then sit and talk with attendees individually about what may work best for them. The first 20 Attendees will receive a free gift and samples (or for as long as supplies last). 14th Annual Falala Ball Saturday, December 21, 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. 4/24/26, 5:18 PM �Say Their Names: Transgender Day of Remembrance November 20th' 2019 10 of 19 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Say-Their-Names--Transgender-D... Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join us for this year's 1th 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. Share the Warmth! We are now accepting donations of blankets, coats, socks, scarves, hats, and gloves. As a warming station, we see a high number of people who are experiencing homelessness, and these items are a necessity as the temperature drops. Marketplace Enrollment OPEN ENROLLMENT MEANS OPEN FO BUSINESS Review and Enroll Before Time Runs Out! LGBTQ+ people are more likely to be uninsured than non-LGBTQ+ people. Open enrollment for 2020 coverage begins November 1st and goes through December 15th. We will be hosting an enrollment event where people can meet with a marketplace navigator to help them find the best insurance option available to them. This event is free and no appointment is required. NOVEMBER1-DECEMBER15 Enroll at www.healthcare.gov! #GetCovered Click to Enroll 4/24/26, 5:18 PM �Say Their Names: Transgender Day of Remembrance November 20th' 2019 11 of 19 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Say-Their-Names--Transgender-D... Advertise With Us! Vear Have you considered advertising in our digital weekly newsletter? Did you know we connect with thousands in the community? We are currently offering spots to advertise your business or organization in our newsletter. $25.00 a week at the Top of the Newsletter $15.00 a week at the Middle of the Newsletter $10.00 a week at the Bottom of the Newsletter All advertisements must come with a High Resolution Graphic, a fully written out copy of what you would like to offer readers, and how many weeks you would like for the ad to run. Sale Contact us below for more details and to get started! Get Started! The OKEQ History Project Needs your Help Our History Project team has been working on archiving footage, artifacts, and newspaper clippings from 1980 to the present day. We have pieces of Oklahoma LGBTQ+ history that span forty years, but we need your help! Do you have old newspapers at your house that mention OKEQ? Do you have Pride shirts from 1999? Videos from past galas? Consider donating or loaning them to our history project so we can digitize and make our archive searchable to the public! OKEQ HISTORY PROJECT WE NEED YOUR HELP! ! ■ 1 11- 1 11-11 ■- ■ II ■ 11 Bring any and all artifacts to the center! We are open 7 days a week from 9am-9pm! 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. ING 4/24/26, 5:18 PM �Say Their Names: Transgender Day of Remembrance November 20th' 2019 12 of 19 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Say-Their-Names--Transgender-D... 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 ---- . - The Tulsa Little Pajama Jammy Jam Gala! Friday, December 6, 6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join us for Tulsa Little Jam's first official fundraising Gala! And this isn't your typical fundraiser. It's the Tulsa Little Pajama Jammy Jam! That means we want you to come in your PAJAMAS! The goofier, the better! There will be a silent auction throughout the evening of amazing local arts and crafts and other items, amazing food by Joel Bein and Rub , drinks of all kinds, and, of course, live music throughout night. It's Tulsa Little Jam, after all! This is an ALL AGES event! So bring the family and get ready to have an amazing time! A percentage of all we raise will go to school music programs in Tulsa! See you December 6th! The Gender Diversity Health and Social Experiences Survey (GHSE) Do you identify as transgender or any gender that is different from the sex you were assigned at birth? If so, we encourage you to participate in The Gender Diversity Health and Social Experiences Survey! This research will help support our understanding of the social, institutional, and healthcare needs of trans and gender nonbinary people. Participants will have the opportunity to vote for a trans-related non-profit organization. $300.00 will be donated to each of the two organizations with the most votes. We will not collect any identifying information from you. Complete Survey Joe and Nancy McDonald Library 4/24/26, 5:18 PM �Say Their Names: Transgender Day of Remembrance November 20th' 2019 13 of 19 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Say-Their-Names--Transgender-D... " Julian is a Mermaid " y Find this selection and more by visiting the Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library. "While riding the subway home from the pool with his abuela one day, Julián notices three women spectacularly dressed up. Their hair billows in brilliant hues, their dresses end in fishtails, and their joy fills the train car. When Julián gets home, daydreaming of the magic he’s seen, all he can think about is dressing up just like the ladies in his own fabulous mermaid costume: a butter-yellow curtain for his tail, the fronds of a potted fern for his headdress. But what will Abuela think about the mess he makes — and even more importantly, what will she think about how Julián sees himself? Mesmerizing and full of heart, Jessica Love’s author-illustrator debut is a jubilant picture of self-love and a radiant celebration of individuality." Counseling Services Allison IkleyFreeman Allison Ikley-Freeman, LPC Candidate is passionate about assisting individuals who are a part of the LGBTQIA+ community who experience a range of concerns and issues. Individual, youth, and adolescent counseling is available on a sliding fee scale based on income. You can make an appointment with Allison by calling 918-280-9645. 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 sessions for 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 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 4/24/26, 5:18 PM �Say Their Names: Transgender Day of Remembrance November 20th' 2019 14 of 19 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Say-Their-Names--Transgender-D... OKEQ. Please contact us at 918-594-8568 for more information or to schedule an appointment. advocacy and public policy in order to ensure that proper treatment is available for any individual seeking services. Regularly Scheduled Programming • LEGAL AID th, SERVICES OF = OKLAHOMA, INC. Lawyer in the Library 2nd Wednesday of each month 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. OkEq Board Meeting Monthly Meeting Thursday, December 12, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. 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 It's Complicated 1st & 3rd Monday of each month 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Coming Out Workshop "It's Complicated" is an ongoing group for individuals in nontraditional relationships (kink, polyamory, swinging, etc.) This group Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. 4/24/26, 5:18 PM �Say Their Names: Transgender Day of Remembrance November 20th' 2019 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Say-Their-Names--Transgender-D... 1st and 3rd Monday of every month 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 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 tulsaareaprimetimers for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 15 of 19 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 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 . 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 facebook/ UnityTulsa or check the OkEq event calendar at okeq/events . Sos SECULAR ORGANIZATIONS FOR SOBRIETY SOS Group Mondays 7:00 p.m 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 Survivors of Incest Anonymous 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. Every Saturday 12:00 - 2:30 p.m. 4/24/26, 5:18 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/3073748da901699d7584b5985e91ddf2.pdf f856e176cef70bda2fccafa3b28c2596 PDF Text Text Come Home for Thanksgiving November 28th, 2019 1 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-Home-for-Thanksgiving-... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews November 25th, 2019 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! Come Home for Thanksgiving Thursday, November 28, 12:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 OkEq invites you to join us on Thanksgiving Day for a FREE community meal at the Dennis R. Neill 4/24/26, 5:19 PM �Come Home for Thanksgiving November 28th, 2019 2 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-Home-for-Thanksgiving-... Equality Center. 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: Trinity Episcopal Church Hope Unitarian Church 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 University United Methodist Church PFLAG Tulsa Desi Wok Labrena Shamsi, Aliye Shimi St. Patrick's E piscopal Church Forest Park Christian Church Temple Israel Gallery Floral Mike Redman and Daryn Drake Worlds AIDS Day Walk Sunday, December 1, 2:00 p.m. Centennial Park 1028 E. 6th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 Held every December 1st, World AIDS Day is an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, show support for people living with HIV, and commemorate those who have passed. The Evergreen Health Coalition along with Tulsa CARES are proud hosts of this community-wide event to be held at Centennial Park. Free and open to the public, the event is family-friendly and pet-friendly, so bundle up and join us as we raise awareness and stand together as a community. Worlds AIDS Day 4/24/26, 5:19 PM �Come Home for Thanksgiving November 28th, 2019 3 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-Home-for-Thanksgiving-... Commemorative Service Sunday, December 1, 6:00 p.m. Fellowship Congregational UCC 2900 S. Harvard Ave. Tulsa, OK 74114 This years theme is, "Saving lives Through Leadership and Partnerships". OkEq Fairy Tree Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 The Fairy Tree is back at Oklahomans for Equality to support Tulsa Cares and someone whose life is affected by HIV/AIDS. Come by, pick up a card and fulfill someone's holiday wish. Gifts must be returned wrapped, by December 6th. For more information, contact Alex Wade below. Contact Us Council Oak Men's Chorale Presents: Have a Cool Yule Tuesday, December 3, 5, 6, 8:00 p.m. Fellowship Congregational UCC 2900 S. Harvard Ave. Tulsa, OK 74114 What's the perfect way to hear sophisticated, fun, and jazzy stylings of some of your favorite holiday tunes? With Council Oak Men’s Chorale at their concert, Have a Cool Yule . “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year,” “African Noel,” “Mary Had a Baby,” and of course “Cool Yule” are only a few of the songs sure to get you in the holiday spirit. Join us this holiday season and have a Yule that’s cool!. ak l\lcn r. e Pre nt : 4/24/26, 5:19 PM �Come Home for Thanksgiving November 28th, 2019 4 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-Home-for-Thanksgiving-... Date : December 3rd~ 5th an 6th Time: 8:00 J!.n1. ocation· Fello, hip Congregational Church Tickets First Thursday Art Opening: Featuring the work of Tami Smith Thursday, December 5, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 The December Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center (621 E. 2nd Street in Downtown Tulsa) will feature the works of April Howard, beginning with a reception on Thursday, December 5th from 6-9pm and continuing throughout the month. I was born and raised in Tulsa, Oklahoma and my work is inspired by my love of all things OKIE. In my artwork, I spotlight the beauty that is found in Oklahoma, whether that is Mother Nature in all her glory, or the amazing wealth of talent and creativity found in it's citizens, such as Leon Russel, Woody Guthrie, Vince Gill, and Merle Haggard. I am extremely proud of my home, from the red dirt beneath my toes to the Tulsa Sound tradition. My artwork is a celebration of the powerful spirit and energy of Oklahoma! The show begins with a reception on Thursday, December 5th from 6-9pm where there will be a door prize drawn of the artist’s work. The show continues throughout the month. 4/24/26, 5:19 PM �Come Home for Thanksgiving November 28th, 2019 5 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-Home-for-Thanksgiving-... Holiday Book Fair Saturday, December 7, 1:00 p.m. to 5 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Happy Holidays 2019! This is an open invitation to all published authors to join us on Dec 7th, 2019 in Tulsa to sell books. All genres are accepted and this event is not limited to holiday titles Space is limited so book your table now. There is no cost to participate instead we ask for the donation of 10% of your total event sales. Your publishing house and or author will be featured in advertising. Please provide swag, and paperback books are preferred. If you would like to sell eBooks please bring a laptop and be prepared to process sales online (free wifi is available). Below is the sign-up form entry close date is December 7th. Sign Up Fresh Start Program: Transformative self care! Thursday, December 5, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 ORMATIVESE f ~ fh.r~ The brain child of Victoria James and cosponsored by Clary Sage College, Dennis R Neill Equality Center, Unity Tulsa, and Dynamite Conventions. The Fresh Start Program is designed give a hand-up to those who are going esperiencing major life-changes through teaching self-care.No matter what is happening in your life … gender transition, divorce, or even just a much-needed change … The Fresh Start Program provides a judgement free and life-affirming environment so that you can build the best version of yourself through self-care and style. So, stop hating your mirror and stop waiting on 4/24/26, 5:19 PM �Come Home for Thanksgiving November 28th, 2019 6 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-Home-for-Thanksgiving-... the Fab Five to swoop in to make your life better. Join us for our free monthly classes, take control and give yourself the skills to stride into the future with confidence. Barbering and Facial Hair Care We will have one of our barber instructors give a presentation on hair styles, how to care for facial hair, and choosing the best style for the shape of your face . Students and instructors will then sit and talk with attendees individually about what may work best for them. The first 20 Attendees will receive a free gift and samples (or for as long as supplies last). Annual Falala Ball Saturday, December 21, 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join us for this year's 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. Share the Warmth! We are now accepting donations of blankets, coats, socks, scarves, hats, and gloves. As a warming station, we see a high number of people who are experiencing homelessness, and these items are a necessity as the temperature drops. 4/24/26, 5:19 PM �Come Home for Thanksgiving November 28th, 2019 7 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-Home-for-Thanksgiving-... _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __.._!lijl,llllll.,:Y.....' t ~ Marketplace Enrollment OPEN ENROLLMENT MEANS OPEN FO BUSINESS Review and Enroll Before Time Runs Out! LGBTQ+ people are more likely to be uninsured than non-LGBTQ+ people. Open enrollment for 2020 coverage begins November 1st and goes through December 15th. We will be hosting an enrollment event where people can meet with a marketplace navigator to help them find the best insurance option available to them. This event is free and no appointment is required. NOVEMBER1-DECEMBER15 Enroll at www.healthcare.gov! #GetCovered Click to Enroll Advertise With Us! Vear Have you considered advertising in our digital weekly newsletter? Did you know we connect with thousands in the community? We are currently offering spots to advertise your business or organization in our newsletter. $25.00 a week at the Top of the Newsletter $15.00 a week at the Middle of the Newsletter $10.00 a week at the Bottom of the Newsletter All advertisements must come with a High Resolution Graphic, a fully written out copy of what you would like to offer readers, and how many weeks you would like for the ad to run. Sale Contact us below for more details and to get started! Get Started! The OKEQ History Project Needs your Help Our History Project team has been working 4/24/26, 5:19 PM �Come Home for Thanksgiving November 28th, 2019 8 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-Home-for-Thanksgiving-... on archiving footage, artifacts, and newspaper clippings from 1980 to the present day. We have pieces of Oklahoma LGBTQ+ history that span forty years, but we need your help! Do you have old newspapers at your house that mention OKEQ? Do you have Pride shirts from 1999? Videos from past galas? Consider donating or loaning them to our history project so we can digitize and make our archive searchable to the public! Bring any and all artifacts to the center! We are open 7 days a week from 9am-9pm! 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 ---- . 4/24/26, 5:19 PM �Come Home for Thanksgiving November 28th, 2019 9 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-Home-for-Thanksgiving-... The Tulsa Little Pajama Jammy Jam Gala! Friday, December 6, 6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join us for Tulsa Little Jam's first official fundraising Gala! And this isn't your typical fundraiser. It's the Tulsa Little Pajama Jammy Jam! That means we want you to come in your PAJAMAS! The goofier, the better! There will be a silent auction throughout the evening of amazing local arts and crafts and other items, amazing food by Joel Bein and Rub , drinks of all kinds, and, of course, live music throughout night. It's Tulsa Little Jam, after all! This is an ALL AGES event! So bring the family and get ready to have an amazing time! A percentage of all we raise will go to school music programs in Tulsa! See you December 6th! The Gender Diversity Health and Social Experiences Survey (GHSE) Do you identify as transgender or any gender that is different from the sex you were assigned at birth? If so, we encourage you to participate in The Gender Diversity Health and Social Experiences Survey! This research will help support our understanding of the social, institutional, and healthcare needs of trans and gender nonbinary people. Participants will have the opportunity to vote for a trans-related non-profit organization. $300.00 will be donated to each of the two organizations with the most votes. We will not collect any identifying information from you. Complete Survey Joe and Nancy McDonald Library " He/She/They - Us: Essential information, vocabulary, and concepts to help you become a better ally to the transgender and gender 4/24/26, 5:19 PM �Come Home for Thanksgiving November 28th, 2019 10 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-Home-for-Thanksgiving-... diverse people in your life " Find this selection and more by visiting the Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library. "Gender in America has become the hot button issue for some politicians but for many, it is just an attempt to live their lives. Transgender and gender diverse people and their families, friends, work associates and others just want to find themselves and live in peace. This book is glue to hold people together through the process of self exploration. It covers basic vocabulary, concepts, challenges and some ways to be a supportive ally. It was written for the layperson not well versed in the terms and language of gender and transition. It attempts to begin to provide some answers for the questions everyone has." Equality Pride Store Our Trans Day Of Remembrance shirts are in! Buy a shirt and support our Trans programming! Shirts are $15 for one or $25 to get one for you and 4/24/26, 5:19 PM �Come Home for Thanksgiving November 28th, 2019 11 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-Home-for-Thanksgiving-... give one to someone in need! We also have Transgender Scarves, Hats, Flags, stickers and more! Be sure to "Like" the OkEq Pride Store Facebook page to keep up with the new items and new sale items Counseling Services Allison IkleyFreeman Allison Ikley-Freeman, LPC Candidate is passionate about assisting individuals who are a part of the LGBTQIA+ community who experience a range of concerns and issues. Individual, youth, and adolescent counseling is available on a sliding fee scale based on income. You can make an appointment with Allison by calling 918-280-9645. 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 sessions for 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. Regularly Scheduled Programming • LEGALAID ~ 4/24/26, 5:19 PM �Come Home for Thanksgiving November 28th, 2019 12 of 17 SERVICES OF https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-Home-for-Thanksgiving-... = -~~ OKLAHOMA, INC. Lawyer in the Library 2nd Wednesday of each month 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. OkEq Board Meeting Monthly Meeting Thursday, December 12, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. 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 It's Complicated 1st & 3rd Monday of each month 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Coming Out Workshop 1st and 3rd Monday of every month 6:30 p.m. – 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 Meeting the History Project Room Free to participate, this "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 facebook/ UnityTulsa or check the OkEq event calendar at 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 tulsaareaprimetimers for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 4/24/26, 5:19 PM �Come Home for Thanksgiving November 28th, 2019 13 of 17 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. https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-Home-for-Thanksgiving-... okeq/events . Sos SECULAR ORGANIZATIONS FOR SOBRIETY SOS Group Mondays 7:00 p.m 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 . 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 Survivors of Incest Anonymous Free Yoga Class at OkEq Every Saturday 12:00 - 2:30 p.m. Mondays 5:45 - 6:45 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 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 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. Children/Siblings of Trans*/Non- 4/24/26, 5:19 PM �Come Home for Thanksgiving November 28th, 2019 14 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-Home-for-Thanksgiving-... Binary Individuals Support Group 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 Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan 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. Gender Support Program 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. 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 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 4/24/26, 5:19 PM �Come Home for Thanksgiving November 28th, 2019 15 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-Home-for-Thanksgiving-... individuals. Community Partners health outreach prevention education, Inc. EBA Directory The Equality H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule contacts, products and Workforce Oklahoma Access Point services, and also strengthens Open every day and expands our businesses, Workforce Oklahoma careers and community. maintains a resource area at Testing provided by H.O.P.E. the Equality Center that Testing Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, Tuesday 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. Wednesday 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. Saturday 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as Check www.okeq.org for step-by-step instructions on testing dates. how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. OkEq Staff Jose Vega Deputy Director Jose.Vega@okeq.org Alex Wade Medical Services Coordinator Alex.Wade@okeq.org 4/24/26, 5:19 PM �Come Home for Thanksgiving November 28th, 2019 16 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-Home-for-Thanksgiving-... Morgan Allen Center Coordinator Morgan.Allen@okeq.org Kao Morris Facilities Manager Kao.Morris@okeq.org Tracy Allen Special Projects/Library Tracy.Allen@okeq.org Krissy Dudley Administrative Manager Krissy.Dudley@okeq.org - - - - ---- Toby Jenkins CEO/Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@okeq.org OkEq Board and Trustees Executive Committee Chris Brecht-Smith - President Stacy Turner - Vice President Will Vaughn - Secretary Paul Allen - Treasurer Darci Hazelwood, D.O. - Member at Large Trustees Board of Directors Laura Arrowsmith, D.O. Angelyn L. Dale Allison Ikley-Freeman Bob Hanson Corey Thompson Al Triggs Robin VanMeter 4/24/26, 5:19 PM �Come Home for Thanksgiving November 28th, 2019 17 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Come-Home-for-Thanksgiving-... Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt David Nelson Kris Wilmes Visit Our Website View Our Events Contact Us Today Oklahomans for Equality Hours: Mon - Sun 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 4/24/26, 5:19 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/8ec8fe113c2c07c1f30cf773348fa84a.pdf c36a0e773727d987b8159bac4e8b81fd PDF Text Text Have a Cool Yule! 1 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Have-a-Cool-Yule-.html?soid=11... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews December 3rd, 2019 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! Council Oak Men's Chorale Presents: Have a Cool Yule Tuesday, December 3, 5, 6, 8:00 p.m. Fellowship Congregational UCC 2900 S. Harvard Ave. Tulsa, OK 74114 What's the perfect way to hear sophisticated, fun, and jazzy stylings of some of your favorite holiday tunes? With Council Oak Men’s Chorale at their concert, Have a Cool Yule . “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year,” “African Noel,” “Mary Had a Baby,” and of course “Cool 4/24/26, 5:20 PM �Have a Cool Yule! 2 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Have-a-Cool-Yule-.html?soid=11... Yule” are only a few of the songs sure to get you in the holiday spirit. Join us this holiday season and have a Yule that’s cool!. oun il o"" . Chorale en ule J!.lll. ocation· Fell \ hip Church ongregational Tickets Join Us for Our First Thursday Art Show Thursday, December 5, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 The December Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center (621 E. 2nd Street in Downtown Tulsa), beginning with a reception on Thursday, December 5th from 6-9pm and continuing throughout the month. The show begins with a reception on Thursday, December 5th from 6-9pm where there will be a door prize drawn of the artist’s work. The show continues throughout the month. 4/24/26, 5:20 PM �Have a Cool Yule! 3 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Have-a-Cool-Yule-.html?soid=11... Holiday Book Fair Saturday, December 7, 1:00 p.m. to 5 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Happy Holidays 2019! This is an open invitation to all published authors to join us on Dec 7th, 2019 in Tulsa to sell books. All genres are accepted and this event is not limited to holiday titles Space is limited so book your table now. There is no cost to participate instead we ask for the donation of 10% of your total event sales. Your publishing house and or author will be featured in advertising. Please provide swag, and paperback books are preferred. If you would like to sell eBooks please bring a laptop and be prepared to process sales online (free wifi is available). Below is the sign-up form entry close date is December 7th. Sign Up Fresh Start Program: Transformative self care! Thursday, December 5, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 -FORMATIVE SE f~ l[~"" The brain child of Victoria James and cosponsored by Clary Sage College, Dennis R Neill Equality Center, Unity Tulsa, and Dynamite Conventions. The Fresh Start Program is designed give a hand-up to those who are going esperiencing major life-changes through teaching self-care.No matter what is happening in your life … 4/24/26, 5:20 PM �Have a Cool Yule! 4 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Have-a-Cool-Yule-.html?soid=11... gender transition, divorce, or even just a much-needed change … The Fresh Start Program provides a judgement free and life-affirming environment so that you can build the best version of yourself through self-care and style. So, stop hating your mirror and stop waiting on the Fab Five to swoop in to make your life better. Join us for our free monthly classes, take control and give yourself the skills to stride into the future with confidence. Barbering and Facial Hair Care We will have one of our barber instructors give a presentation on hair styles, how to care for facial hair, and choosing the best style for the shape of your face . Students and instructors will then sit and talk with attendees individually about what may work best for them. The first 20 Attendees will receive a free gift and samples (or for as long as supplies last). Alphabet Soup Talent Show Saturday, December 7, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 The Alphabet Soup Youth Group will be having a talent show on Saturday, December 7th at 7 PM in the Lynn Riggs Theatre. Please make plans to attend and celebrate the youth talent with us! LGBTQ+ Youth Dennis . ei I Equality Center 621 ast 4th Str t Pnd Str t Tul o , Oklahoma 74120 WWW.Ok q.og 918-743-4297 (GAYS) 4/24/26, 5:20 PM �Have a Cool Yule! 5 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Have-a-Cool-Yule-.html?soid=11... r- rown 's l-lo-l-lo-1-/ome for the 1-/olidays Third Thursdays in the Rainbow Room : HO HO HO HOME FOR HOLIDAYS Thursday, December 19, 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 It's a delightful evening showcasing Tulsa’s, extraordinary musical talent. With cocoa, Christmas tunes and a few Santa Clauses to boot. Cozy up in the Rainbow Room with holiday cheer and well wishes for a wonderful new year. FEATURING: Kara Staiger, Mike Pryor, Kia Hightower, Kristen Simpson, Robert Young, Powell Barca, Sam Briggs, Paulette Record, Cristen Burdell, Laura Reeder, Austin Reid, Thomas Farnan-Williams, Audit Pritchett, Fletcher Gross, Karlena Riggs, Kaley Jobe, Tabitha Littlefield, Nash McQuarters, Lindsay Katherine Powell, Roderick Hudson, Pat Hobbs, Rachel Bachman, Paige Dickey And SANTA! Click Here for Tickets 4/24/26, 5:20 PM �Have a Cool Yule! 6 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Have-a-Cool-Yule-.html?soid=11... Annual Falala Ball Saturday, December 21, 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join us for this year's 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 Dec with Urban Country Entertainment, 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. Marketplace Enrollment OPEN ENROLLMENT MEANS OPEN FO BUSINESS Review and Enroll Before Time Runs Out! LGBTQ+ people are more likely to be uninsured than non-LGBTQ+ people. Open enrollment for 2020 coverage begins November 1st and goes through December 15th. We will be hosting an enrollment event where people can meet with a marketplace navigator to help them find the best insurance option available to them. This event is free and no appointment is required. NOVEMBER1·DECEMBER15 Enroll at www.healthcare.gov! #GetCovered Click to Enroll 2019 Pride Bingo Saturday, January 4, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 !,. T U L S A ., p Tulsa PRIDE BINGO is back for the 2020 Pride season. Join us for the first Tulsa Pride Bingo of the year. 4/24/26, 5:20 PM �Have a Cool Yule! 7 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Have-a-Cool-Yule-.html?soid=11... The fun and hilarious Rainbow Granny will be there with special guests to join her for our Bingo Bash. DJ Alex says "get your lip sync selections ready." 1\1 --- -~ · @ the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center $20 for general admission $35 Adult Beverage admission includes 3 drink tickets $300 Table for 8 people which includes open bar for your table King & Queen of Tulsa Pride Pageant Saturday, January 11, 12:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Who will be the Next King or Queen of Tulsa Pride? Will it be you? Come out and see who will be crowned the next King and Queen of Tulsa Pride and say respects to King Scrappy and Queen Anita. If you would like to compete please register below. Register 4/24/26, 5:20 PM �Have a Cool Yule! 8 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Have-a-Cool-Yule-.html?soid=11... Share the Warmth! We are now accepting donations of blankets, coats, socks, scarves, hats, and gloves. As a warming station, we see a high number of people who are experiencing homelessness, and these items are a necessity as the temperature drops. Advertise With Us! Vear Have you considered advertising in our digital weekly newsletter? Did you know we connect with thousands in the community? We are currently offering spots to advertise your business or organization in our newsletter. $25.00 a week at the Top of the Newsletter $15.00 a week at the Middle of the Newsletter $10.00 a week at the Bottom of the Newsletter All advertisements must come with a High Resolution Graphic, a fully written out copy of what you would like to offer readers, and how many weeks you would like for the ad to run. Sale Contact us below for more details and to get started! Get Started! The OKEQ History Project Needs your Help Our History Project team has been working 4/24/26, 5:20 PM �Have a Cool Yule! 9 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Have-a-Cool-Yule-.html?soid=11... on archiving footage, artifacts, and newspaper clippings from 1980 to the present day. We have pieces of Oklahoma LGBTQ+ history that span forty years, but we need your help! Do you have old newspapers at your house that mention OKEQ? Do you have Pride shirts from 1999? Videos from past galas? Consider donating or loaning them to our history project so we can digitize and make our archive searchable to the public! Bring any and all artifacts to the center! We are open 7 days a week from 9am-9pm! 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. G 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 ---- . 4/24/26, 5:20 PM �Have a Cool Yule! 10 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Have-a-Cool-Yule-.html?soid=11... The Tulsa Little Pajama Jammy Jam Gala! Friday, December 6, 6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join us for Tulsa Little Jam's first official fundraising Gala! And this isn't your typical fundraiser. It's the Tulsa Little Pajama Jammy Jam! That means we want you to come in your PAJAMAS! The goofier, the better! There will be a silent auction throughout the evening of amazing local arts and crafts and other items, amazing food by Joel Bein and Rub , drinks of all kinds, and, of course, live music throughout night. It's Tulsa Little Jam, after all! This is an ALL AGES event! So bring the family and get ready to have an amazing time! A percentage of all we raise will go to school music programs in Tulsa! See you December 6th! Retro Den Compliment Booth Sunday, December 8, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m Retro Den 1216 S. Harvard Avenue Tulsa, OK 74112 The Retro Den Compliment Booth debuts at the 10th Annual Alliday Show, our holiday maker's market. It is a small, but mighty cardboard stand with a rainbow veneer where people can come to get genuinely complimented. A dear friend and mentor of Retro Den, Sara Sherman or "Succulent Sara," passed away this year, and we want to honor the great gift of her generosity and kindness in our lives by giving all proceeds of the booth to Oklahoman's for Equality. Each compliment costs $10, but Sara taught us that the value of compassion and presence is immeasurable. Co-owner of Retro Den, Ashley Daly, will host the booth all day December 8, 10am-5pm. There will also be January dates scheduled for the booth, and Retro Den has giftcards where folks can purchase a compliment for their friends and family. "I want to look people in their eyes, talk to them, and then reach into my heart and tell them something good about themselves. I hope many people join me for a pleasant moment together where I can tell them something nice about themselves." Alliday features the beautiful booths of eighteen local artists where customers can peruse handmade gift items made with care and passion. Retro Den is a local small business concerned with helping people make their homes places 4/24/26, 5:20 PM �Have a Cool Yule! 11 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Have-a-Cool-Yule-.html?soid=11... that cue them into kindness. The Gender Diversity Health and 4/24/26, 5:20 PM �Have a Cool Yule! 12 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Have-a-Cool-Yule-.html?soid=11... Social Experiences Survey (GHSE) Do you identify as transgender or any gender that is different from the sex you were assigned at birth? If so, we encourage you to participate in The Gender Diversity Health and Social Experiences Survey! This research will help support our understanding of the social, institutional, and healthcare needs of trans and gender nonbinary people. Participants will have the opportunity to vote for a trans-related non-profit organization. $300.00 will be donated to each of the two organizations with the most votes. We will not collect any identifying information from you. Complete Survey Joe and Nancy McDonald Library " The Queer and Transgender Resilience Workbook: Skills for Navigating Sexual Orientation and Gender Expression (New Harbinger SelfHelp Workbook) " Find this selection and more by visiting the Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library. "A definitive history of the successful battle to halt the AIDS epidemic, here is the incredible story of the grassroots activists whose work turned HIV from a mostly fatal infection to a manageable disease. Almost universally ignored, these men and women learned to become their own researchers, lobbyists, and drug smugglers, established their own newspapers and research journals, and went on to force reform in the nation’s diseasefighting agencies. From the creator of, and inspired by, the seminal documentary of the same name, How to Survive a Plague is an 4/24/26, 5:20 PM �Have a Cool Yule! 13 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Have-a-Cool-Yule-.html?soid=11... unparalleled insider’s account of a pivotal moment in the history of American civil rights." Equality Pride Store Our Trans Day Of Remembrance shirts are in! Buy a shirt and support our Trans programming! Shirts are $15 for one or $25 to get one for you and give one to someone in need! We also have Transgender Scarves, Hats, Flags, stickers and more! 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, 5:20 PM �Have a Cool Yule! 14 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Have-a-Cool-Yule-.html?soid=11... Allison IkleyFreeman Allison Ikley-Freeman, LPC Candidate is passionate about assisting individuals who are a part of the LGBTQIA+ community who experience a range of concerns and issues. Individual, youth, and adolescent counseling is available on a sliding fee scale based on income. You can make an appointment with Allison by calling 918-280-9645. 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 sessions for 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. Regularly Scheduled Programming • LEGAL AID thi SERVICES OF = OKLAHOMA, INC. Lawyer in the Library 2nd Wednesday of each month 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/ OkEq Board Meeting Monthly Meeting Thursday, December 12, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. 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, 5:20 PM �Have a Cool Yule! 15 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Have-a-Cool-Yule-.html?soid=11... tenant disputes, estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment is necessary. All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. your friends. The group is open to all bi/pan/queer/ fluid+ folks and their allies. Facilitators Daniel & Haley It's Complicated 1st & 3rd Monday of each month 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Coming Out Workshop 1st and 3rd Monday of every month 6:30 p.m. – 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 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 and victories the group allows those newly coming out "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 facebook/ UnityTulsa or check the OkEq event calendar at okeq/events . Sos 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 tulsaareaprimetimers for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 SECULAR ORGANIZATIONS FOR SOBRIETY SOS Group Mondays 7:00 p.m This open Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) Recovery and Sobriety Group meets every Monday at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Intimate Partner Violence & Sexual Assault 4/24/26, 5:20 PM �Have a Cool Yule! 16 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Have-a-Cool-Yule-.html?soid=11... 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 . Center. For more information, visit www.SOSTulsa.org Survivors of Incest Anonymous 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. Sa~e Advocacy & Services for LGBTElders We refuse to be invisible SAGE Tulsa Every Tuesday 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. 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 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. 4/24/26, 5:20 PM �Have a Cool Yule! 17 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Have-a-Cool-Yule-.html?soid=11... 10:00 am to 1:00 pm 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. "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan Gender Support Program 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 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. Community Partners health outreach prevention education, Inc. EBA Directory The Equality contacts, products and Workforce Oklahoma Access Point services, and also strengthens Open every day and expands our businesses, Workforce Oklahoma Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule Tuesday 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. Wednesday 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. Saturday 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. 4/24/26, 5:20 PM �Have a Cool Yule! 18 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Have-a-Cool-Yule-.html?soid=11... careers and community. maintains a resource area at Testing provided by H.O.P.E. the Equality Center that Testing includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as Check www.okeq.org for step-by-step instructions on testing dates. how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. OkEq Staff Jose Vega Deputy Director Jose.Vega@okeq.org Morgan Allen Center Coordinator Morgan.Allen@okeq.org Alex Wade Medical Services Coordinator Alex.Wade@okeq.org Tracy Allen Special Projects/Library Tracy.Allen@okeq.org 4/24/26, 5:20 PM �Have a Cool Yule! 19 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Have-a-Cool-Yule-.html?soid=11... Kao Morris Facilities Manager Kao.Morris@okeq.org Krissy Dudley Administrative Manager Krissy.Dudley@okeq.org Toby Jenkins CEO/Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@okeq.org OkEq Board and Trustees Executive Committee Chris Brecht-Smith - President Stacy Turner - Vice President Will Vaughn - Secretary Paul Allen - Treasurer Darci Hazelwood, D.O. - Member at Large Board of Advisors Catherine Betances Jade Duckworth Shannon Fair Joann Frizell Andrew Gordon Dale Hogan Kelly Kushnerick Aderyn Lonigan Tyler Morgan William Murphy Denise Reid Kristen Robertson Justin Ross Justin Rosser Stephen Rundell Jane Wiseman Board of Directors Laura Arrowsmith, D.O. Angelyn L. Dale Allison Ikley-Freeman Bob Hanson Corey Thompson Al Triggs Robin VanMeter Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt David Nelson Kris Wilmes 4/24/26, 5:20 PM �Have a Cool Yule! 20 of 20 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Have-a-Cool-Yule-.html?soid=11... Visit Our Website View Our Events Contact Us Today Oklahomans for Equality Hours: Mon - Sun 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 4/24/26, 5:20 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/1895aaf3126a73fe006ce84a6e6a5f1d.pdf 289ab820b2d24ae32612fc795e6033da PDF Text Text Rainbow Room Presents: HO HO HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS 1 of 16 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Rainbow-Room-Presents--HO-... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews December 9th, 2019 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, 5:21 PM �Rainbow Room Presents: HO HO HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS 2 of 16 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Rainbow-Room-Presents--HO-... r- ,own, s l-lo-l-lo-l-lome for the l-lolidays Third Thursdays in the Rainbow Room : HO HO HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS Thursday, December 19, 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 It's a delightful evening showcasing Tulsa’s, extraordinary musical talent. With cocoa, Christmas tunes and a few Santa Clauses to boot. Cozy up in the Rainbow Room with holiday cheer and well wishes for a wonderful new year. FEATURING: Kara Staiger, Mike Pryor, Kia Hightower, Kristen Simpson, Robert Young, Powell Barca, Sam Briggs, Paulette Record, Cristen Burdell, Laura Reeder, Austin Reid, Thomas Farnan-Williams, Audit Pritchett, Fletcher Gross, Karlena Riggs, Kaley Jobe, Tabitha Littlefield, Nash McQuarters, Lindsay Katherine Powell, Roderick Hudson, Pat Hobbs, Rachel Bachman, Paige Dickey And SANTA! Click Here for Tickets Annual Falala Ball Saturday, December 21, 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street 4/24/26, 5:21 PM �Rainbow Room Presents: HO HO HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS 3 of 16 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Rainbow-Room-Presents--HO-... Tulsa, OK 74120 Join us for this year's 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 Dec with Urban Country Entertainment, live entertainment featuring LGBTQ+ youth from our own Alphabet Soup, savory hors-d'oeuvres, and an adult beverage 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. Arts and Crafts Night Friday, December 20, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 On the First and Third Friday of the month, the Equality Center will have an arts and craft night. Bring your knitting needles, crochet hooks, your paint, and pencils! Whatever you like to do, you can do it with friends in a fun and supportive atmosphere. There will be some items provided, but if there is something you specifically want to work on, please bring it with you. Times Almost Up!!! Marketplace Enrollment OPEN ENROLLMENT MEANS OPEN FC>;R BUSINESS 4/24/26, 5:21 PM �Rainbow Room Presents: HO HO HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS 4 of 16 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Rainbow-Room-Presents--HO-... Review and Enroll Before Time Runs Out! LGBTQ+ people are more likely to be uninsured than non-LGBTQ+ people. Open enrollment for 2020 coverage begins November 1st and goes through December 15th. We will be hosting an enrollment event where people can meet with a marketplace navigator to help them find the best insurance option available to them. This event is free and no appointment is required. NOVEMBER1-DECEMBER15 Enroll at www.healthcare.gov! #GetCovered Click to Enroll 2019 Pride Bingo ~~ T U L S A ,, p Saturday, January 4, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Tulsa PRIDE BINGO is back for the 2020 Pride season. Join us for the first Tulsa Pride Bingo of the year. The fun and hilarious Rainbow Granny will be there with special guests to join her for our Bingo Bash. DJ Alex says "get your lip sync selections ready." @ the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center $20 for general admission $35 Adult Beverage admission includes 3 drink tickets $300 Table for 8 people which includes open bar for your table Tickets Gay Men's Dinner Group Tuesday, January 7, 6:30 p.m. Tandoori Guys Buffet 2039 W. Houston St. Broken Arrow, OK 74012 Join us at Tandoori Guys Buffet. Tandoori is an Indian Food Buffet. The reservations are under OkEq Men's Group. Hope to see everyone 4/24/26, 5:21 PM �Rainbow Room Presents: HO HO HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS 5 of 16 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Rainbow-Room-Presents--HO-... there! A head count is needed for the reservations. If you are coming please let us know by clicking below . Tandoori Guys RSVP King & Queen of Tulsa Pride Pageant Saturday, January 11, 12:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Who will be the Next King or Queen of Tulsa Pride? Will it be you? Come out and see who will be crowned the next King and Queen of Tulsa Pride and say respects to King Scrappy and Queen Anita. If you would like to compete please register below. Register 4/24/26, 5:21 PM �Rainbow Room Presents: HO HO HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS 6 of 16 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Rainbow-Room-Presents--HO-... New fitness class at OKEQ Thursday, January 2, 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Every Thursday After Holidays have those pants feeling tighter, or maybe feeling like you would like to tone your muscles a little more, well great news Oklahomans for Equality has a new fitness class! Christopher Gomez will be leading this new fitness class that starts after yoga and Meta Recovery. This will give you an opportunity to get a well rounded workout and help to tone and tighten. Christopher Gomez, “I have lead workout groups with friends at more extreme paces, but am now learning the science behind it and how to bring others to their fitness goals at a more inclusive pace at community care college through their fitness program. I am confident in my abilities to provide satisfaction to my clients through my fitness instruction. I am excited to be teaching fitness at the Dennis R Neill Equality Center, where everyone is welcome and safe! Join me this coming year at the OKEQ fitness course!” Share the Warmth! We are now accepting donations of blankets, coats, socks, scarves, hats, and gloves. As a warming station, we see a high number of people who are experiencing homelessness, and these items are a necessity as the temperature drops. et arve G a Y.:'JU'll',Jf~~u ~3.olll!IN'd mPed Advertise With Us! Have you considered advertising in our digital weekly newsletter? Did you know we connect with thousands in the community? We are currently offering spots to advertise your business or organization in our newsletter. Vear 4/24/26, 5:21 PM �Rainbow Room Presents: HO HO HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS 7 of 16 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Rainbow-Room-Presents--HO-... $25.00 a week at the Top of the Newsletter $15.00 a week at the Middle of the Newsletter $10.00 a week at the Bottom of the Newsletter All advertisements must come with a High Resolution Graphic, a fully written out copy of what you would like to offer readers, and how many weeks you would like for the ad to run. Sale Contact us below for more details and to get started! Get Started! The OKEQ History Project Needs your Help Our History Project team has been working on archiving footage, artifacts, and newspaper clippings from 1980 to the present day. We have pieces of Oklahoma LGBTQ+ history that span forty years, but we need your help! Do you have old newspapers at your house that mention OKEQ? Do you have Pride shirts from 1999? Videos from past galas? Consider donating or loaning them to our history project so we can digitize and make our archive searchable to the public! OKEQ HISTORY PROJECT WE NEED YOUR HELP! l!i 1ll-1ll-11 I - I I I I Bring any and all artifacts to the center! We are open 7 days a week from 9am-9pm! 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. G 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 --- -- . 4/24/26, 5:21 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/022fdca303e8d2916924f9262428c8bc.pdf b922c28993c086bd06d8e16429d9b15a PDF Text Text Get Ready to Don Your Gay Apparel at Our 14th Annual Falala Ball 1 of 18 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-Ready-to-Don-Your-Gay-App... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews December 17th, 2019 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, 5:21 PM �Get Ready to Don Your Gay Apparel at Our 14th Annual Falala Ball 2 of 18 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-Ready-to-Don-Your-Gay-App... r- ,own, s l-lo-l-lo-l-lome for the l-lolidays Third Thursdays in the Rainbow Room : HO HO HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS Thursday, December 19, 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 It's a delightful evening showcasing Tulsa’s, extraordinary musical talent. With cocoa, Christmas tunes and a few Santa Clauses to boot. Cozy up in the Rainbow Room with holiday cheer and well wishes for a wonderful new year. FEATURING: Kara Staiger, Mike Pryor, Kia Hightower, Kristen Simpson, Robert Young, Powell Barca, Sam Briggs, Paulette Record, Cristen Burdell, Laura Reeder, Austin Reid, Thomas Farnan-Williams, Audit Pritchett, Fletcher Gross, Karlena Riggs, Kaley Jobe, Tabitha Littlefield, Nash McQuarters, Lindsay Katherine Powell, Roderick Hudson, Pat Hobbs, Rachel Bachman, Paige Dickey And SANTA! Click Here for Tickets 4/24/26, 5:21 PM �Get Ready to Don Your Gay Apparel at Our 14th Annual Falala Ball 3 of 18 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-Ready-to-Don-Your-Gay-App... Annual Falala Ball Saturday, December 21, 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join us for this year's 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 Dec with Urban Country Entertainment, live entertainment featuring LGBTQ+ youth from our own Alphabet Soup, savory hors-d'oeuvres, and an adult beverage 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. 4/24/26, 5:21 PM �Get Ready to Don Your Gay Apparel at Our 14th Annual Falala Ball 4 of 18 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-Ready-to-Don-Your-Gay-App... Arts and Crafts Night Friday, December 20, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 On the First and Third Friday of the month, the Equality Center will have an arts and craft night. Bring your knitting needles, crochet hooks, your paint, and pencils! Whatever you like to do, you can do it with friends in a fun and supportive atmosphere. There will be some items provided, but if there is something you specifically want to work on, please bring it with you. First Thursday Art Show Featuring: Todd Freeman Thursday, January 2, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 The January Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center (621 E. 2nd Street in Downtown Tulsa) will feature the works of Todd Freeman In an exhibition of his photography over the years, titled “Presence: Spirituality Through Photography”, beginning with a reception on Thursday, January 2nd from 6-9pm and continuing throughout the month. New fitness class at OKEQ Thursday, January 2, 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 4/24/26, 5:21 PM �Get Ready to Don Your Gay Apparel at Our 14th Annual Falala Ball 5 of 18 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-Ready-to-Don-Your-Gay-App... 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Every Thursday After Holidays have those pants feeling tighter, or maybe feeling like you would like to tone your muscles a little more, well great news Oklahomans for Equality has a new fitness class! Christopher Gomez will be leading this new fitness class that starts after yoga and Meta Recovery. This will give you an opportunity to get a well rounded workout and help to tone and tighten. Christopher Gomez, “I have lead workout groups with friends at more extreme paces, but am now learning the science behind it and how to bring others to their fitness goals at a more inclusive pace at community care college through their fitness program. I am confident in my abilities to provide satisfaction to my clients through my fitness instruction. I am excited to be teaching fitness at the Dennis R Neill Equality Center, where everyone is welcome and safe! Join me this coming year at the OKEQ fitness course!” 2019 Pride Bingo ~~ p T U L S A '• Saturday, January 4, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Tulsa PRIDE BINGO is back for the 2020 Pride season. Join us for the first Tulsa Pride Bingo of the year. The fun and hilarious Rainbow Granny will be there with special guests to join her for our Bingo Bash. DJ Alex says "get your lip sync selections ready." @ the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center $20 for general admission $35 Adult Beverage admission includes 3 drink tickets $300 Table for 8 people which includes open bar for your table Tickets LGBT Women's Network November Happy Hour Monday, January 6, 5:30 p.m - 7:30 p.m. American Solera 1702 E. 6th St. Tulsa, OK 74104 We have chosen American Solera's beautiful new brewery at 6th & Utica for our FIRST happy hour of fl'GBT W-omen~ Network 4/24/26, 5:21 PM �Get Ready to Don Your Gay Apparel at Our 14th Annual Falala Ball 6 of 18 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-Ready-to-Don-Your-Gay-App... the NEW DECADE! How exciting is that? Come celebrate the arrival of 2020 with us and catch up with friends after the busy holiday season. We are looking forward to kicking off our year with you! *this location is kid friendly AND for you nonbeer drinkers, they have wine and ciders available for purchase! As always, our monthly meetups are come & go gatherings for Tulsa women who identify as LGBTQ+ and allies are always welcome! If you would like to recommend a happy hour location, just send us a message! We’re interested to visit all LGBT-friendly locations! Message us on Facebook Gay Men's Dinner Group Tuesday, January 7, 6:30 p.m. Tandoori Guys Buffet 2039 W. Houston St. Broken Arrow, OK 74012 Join us at Tandoori Guys Buffet. Tandoori is an Indian Food Buffet. The reservations are under OkEq Men's Group. Hope to see everyone there! A head count is needed for the reservations. If you are coming please let us know by clicking below . Tandoori Guys RSVP King & Queen of Tulsa Pride Pageant Saturday, January 11, 12:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Who will be the Next King or Queen of Tulsa Pride? Will it be you? Come out and see who will be crowned the next King and Queen of Tulsa Pride and say respects to King Scrappy and Queen Anita. If you would like to compete please register below. Register o I !~ • • D ' • . 4/24/26, 5:21 PM �Get Ready to Don Your Gay Apparel at Our 14th Annual Falala Ball 7 of 18 Equality Business Alliance Mixer Wednesday, January 15, 6:00 p.m. Gallery Floral 1514 E. 15th St. Tulsa, Oklahoma galleryfloral.com https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-Ready-to-Don-Your-Gay-App... (j a lie '7 ',/ Gallery Floral Designs will be hosting the Equality Business Alliance Mixer for January. We are looking very forward to seeing you there! The Equality Business Alliance exists to strengthen LGBTQ+ -welcoming businesses in the Tulsa community by: • Providing a directory of LGBTQ+ -welcoming businesses in the Tulsa community; • Creating regular networking opportunities with these businesses; and 4/24/26, 5:21 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/ef844bee100f0eaed6a02a583b2bbd9e.pdf 53683ec2f82217a56f81c3479ec5105b PDF Text Text Happy Holidays from Oklahomans for Equality 1 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Holidays-from-Oklahoman... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews December 24th, 2019 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! First Thursday Art Show Featuring: Todd Freeman Thursday, January 2, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 The January Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. 4/24/26, 5:22 PM �Happy Holidays from Oklahomans for Equality 2 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Holidays-from-Oklahoman... Neill Equality Center (621 E. 2nd Street in Downtown Tulsa) will feature the works of Todd Freeman In an exhibition of his photography over the years, titled “Presence: Spirituality Through Photography”, beginning with a reception on Thursday, January 2nd from 6-9pm and continuing throughout the month. New fitness class at OKEQ Thursday, January 2, 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Every Thursday After Holidays have those pants feeling tighter, or maybe feeling like you would like to tone your muscles a little more, well great news Oklahomans for Equality has a new fitness class! Christopher Gomez will be leading this new fitness class that starts after yoga and Meta Recovery. This will give you an opportunity to get a well rounded workout and help to tone and tighten. Christopher Gomez, “I have lead workout groups with friends at more extreme paces, but am now learning the science behind it and how to bring others to their fitness goals at a more inclusive pace at community care college through their fitness program. I am confident in my abilities to provide satisfaction to my clients through my fitness instruction. I am excited to be teaching fitness at the Dennis R Neill Equality Center, where everyone is welcome and safe! Join me this coming year at the OKEQ fitness course!” 2019 Pride Bingo Saturday, January 4, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 ~~ p T U L S A •, Tulsa PRIDE BINGO is back for the 2020 Pride season. Join us for the first Tulsa Pride Bingo of the year. The fun and hilarious Rainbow Granny will be there with special guests to join her for our Bingo Bash. DJ Alex says "get your lip sync selections ready." @ the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center $20 for general admission $35 Adult Beverage admission includes 3 drink tickets $300 Table for 8 people which includes open bar for your table 4/24/26, 5:22 PM �Happy Holidays from Oklahomans for Equality 3 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Holidays-from-Oklahoman... Tickets LGBT Women's Network November Happy Hour Monday, January 6, 5:30 p.m - 7:30 p.m. American Solera 1702 E. 6th St. Tulsa, OK 74104 fl'GBT -Womens Network We have chosen American Solera's beautiful new brewery at 6th & Utica for our FIRST happy hour of the NEW DECADE! How exciting is that? Come celebrate the arrival of 2020 with us and catch up with friends after the busy holiday season. We are looking forward to kicking off our year with you! *this location is kid friendly AND for you non-beer drinkers, they have wine and ciders available for purchase! As always, our monthly meetups are come & go gatherings for Tulsa women who identify as LGBTQ+ and allies are always welcome! If you would like to recommend a happy hour location, just send us a message! We’re interested to visit all LGBT-friendly locations! Message us on Facebook Gay Men's Dinner Group Tuesday, January 7, 6:30 p.m. Tandoori Guys Buffet 2039 W. Houston St. Broken Arrow, OK 74012 Join us at Tandoori Guys Buffet. Tandoori is an Indian Food Buffet. The reservations are under OkEq Men's Group. Hope to see everyone there! A head count is needed for the reservations. If you are coming please let us know by clicking below . Tandoori Guys RSVP Fresh Start Program: 4/24/26, 5:22 PM �Happy Holidays from Oklahomans for Equality 4 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Holidays-from-Oklahoman... Trans-formative Self Care! Thursday, January 9, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Creating Your Style Feel like you have nothing to wear? Clary Sage College's Fashion Design instructor will talk about how to create your personal style, colors to choose and to avoid, and how to dress for every occasion. The instructor and fashion design students will talk with attendees individually about what may work best for them.The first 20 attendees will recieve a free gift and samples (or for as long as supplies last). King & Queen of Tulsa Pride Pageant Saturday, January 11, 12:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Who will be the Next King or Queen of Tulsa Pride? Will it be you? Come out and see who will be crowned the next King and Queen of Tulsa Pride and say respects to King Scrappy and Queen Anita. If you would like to compete please register below. Register 4/24/26, 5:22 PM �Happy Holidays from Oklahomans for Equality 5 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Holidays-from-Oklahoman... 4/24/26, 5:22 PM �Happy Holidays from Oklahomans for Equality 6 of 17 Equality Business Alliance Mixer Wednesday, January 15, 6:00 p.m. Gallery Floral 1514 E. 15th St. Tulsa, Oklahoma galleryfloral.com https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Holidays-from-Oklahoman... (jallc.'i',J Gallery Floral Designs will be hosting the Equality Business Alliance Mixer for January. We are looking very forward to seeing you there! The Equality Business Alliance exists to strengthen LGBTQ+ -welcoming businesses in the Tulsa community by: • Providing a directory of LGBTQ+ -welcoming businesses in the Tulsa community; • 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. The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and our community. EBA networking mixers are usually the 3rd Wednesday of each month 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm. The EBA networking mixers are terrific venues for you to meet prospective clients. Mixers are open to non-members as well as EBA members. Hosting a networking mixer is a great way to showcase your business. All EBA Events will be listed on our website and Facebook Event Page. Please plan on joining us! Benefits of Membership: 1. Inclusion in EBA Merchant & Members listing on Oklahomans for Equality website 2. Email updates of all EBA events and opportunities 3. Invitation to Networking Events and ability to host 4. Marketing opportunities at EBA and community events POC Social at OkEq Friday, January 17, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 The People of Color Social Mixer focuses on celebrating, preserving and connecting POCs in the Tulsa LGBT+ community. Join us for drinks, food and fun! The POC events are scheduled the third Friday of each month. EVERY TH/HO FRIDAY FON MONE INFONMATION CALL 918 904 1869 4/24/26, 5:22 PM �Happy Holidays from Oklahomans for Equality 7 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Holidays-from-Oklahoman... MlIHHlS 50's / 60's Throwback Friday, January 24, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join Oklahomans for Equality as we look back each month on different decades of LGBTQIA+ history with music, dancing, and historical artifacts! Our 50s/60s Throwback night is the first of a monthly series of mixers that celebrate and remember the long road that we are on in the fight for equality, while also remembering the culture that our community created in a time of isolation. The 50s/60s night will feature live music, a great bar, and a historical overview of LGBTQIA+ Tulsa/Oklahoma in the 1950s and 1960s. Please come dressed in your finest underground club wear! Little Blue House and Condomania Calling for Artists Calling All Creative Folks! Help the Little Blue House at TU promote SAFE SEX and let your inner designer shine! All contestants will design and construct wearable fashion items OUT OF CONDOMS. We will issue each participant 200 condoms for use in the project. Final fashion show desians will be oresented in a FASHION 4/24/26, 5:22 PM �Happy Holidays from Oklahomans for Equality 8 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Holidays-from-Oklahoman... SHOW fundraiser on March 28, 2020 at CONDO MANIA! Sign-up by Feb. 1sq Email: linda-davis@utulsa.edu. Visit our website for additional information: LittleBlueHouseA tTU .org/Special Events Sponsored by: ti little blue house made entirely out of condoms! ...,__,_......, Click to Complete Survey Share the Warmth! We are now accepting donations of blankets, coats, socks, scarves, hats, and gloves. As a warming station, we see a high number of people who are experiencing homelessness, and these items are a necessity as the temperature drops. Gav I dentitv Development Relatio al 4/24/26, 5:22 PM �Happy Holidays from Oklahomans for Equality 9 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Holidays-from-Oklahoman... ., Satisfac ion and Outness - Gay-Male experiences in Emerging Adul hood o mus e Wh o? vey 0 C n t: Click to Complete Survey Joe and Nancy McDonald Library " Santa's Husband" "Offering a fresh twist on Kris Kringle, a clever yet heartfelt book that tells the story of a black Santa, his white husband, and their life in the North Pole. Everyone knows that Santa Claus is jolly, but 4/24/26, 5:22 PM �Happy Holidays from Oklahomans for Equality 10 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Holidays-from-Oklahoman... Find this selection and more by visiting the Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library. in Santa’s Husband, this cherished symbol of the holiday season is also black and gay, and married to an equally cheery man. In this witty and sweet illustrated Christmas tale, humor writer Daniel Kibblesmith introduces us to Mr. and Mr. Claus, and gives us a glimpse of their lives together. We see the Clauses sitting by the fire at their cozy North Pole home, vacationing at the beach, having an occasional disagreement, celebrating their wedding day, and comforting each other when some loudmouth people on television angrily dispute Santa’s appearance and lifestyle." Equality Pride Store 4/24/26, 5:22 PM �Happy Holidays from Oklahomans for Equality 11 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Holidays-from-Oklahoman... $5.00 Holiday Special! The Holiday Festivities have begun. If you are decorating this year then you should have these LGBTQ+ ornaments included in all of your decor. Come by and pick yours up today and shop our store as there are so many other wonderful gifts available! Be sure to "Like" the OkEq Pride Store Facebook page to keep up with the new items and new sale items Counseling Services Allison IkleyFreeman Allison Ikley-Freeman, LPC Candidate is passionate about assisting individuals who are a part of the LGBTQIA+ community who experience a range of concerns and issues. Individual, youth, and adolescent counseling is available on a sliding fee scale based on income. You can make an appointment with Allison by 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 sessions for only 5 dollars . Each member of our counseling team receives additional training and supervision in LGBTQ+ issues and is excited to 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. 4/24/26, 5:22 PM �Happy Holidays from Oklahomans for Equality 12 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Holidays-from-Oklahoman... calling 918-280-9645. work with clients from OKEQ. Please contact us at 918-594-8568 for more information or to schedule an appointment. She is passionate about advocacy and public policy in order to ensure that proper treatment is available for any individual seeking services. Regularly Scheduled Programming • LEGAL A1n th, SERVICES OF = OKLAHOMA, INC. Lawyer in the Library 2nd Wednesday of each month 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. Coming Out Workshop OkEq Board Meeting Monthly Meeting Thursday, January 9, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members. Brought to You Bi the Letter B 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. It's Complicated 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 facebook/ UnityTulsa or check the 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. 4/24/26, 5:22 PM �Happy Holidays from Oklahomans for Equality 13 of 17 1st and 3rd Monday of every month 6:30 p.m. – 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 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 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 . https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Holidays-from-Oklahoman... OkEq event calendar at okeq/events . Sos SECULAR ORGANIZATIONS FOR SOBRIETY SOS Group Mondays 7:00 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 tulsaareaprimetimers for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 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 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. 4/24/26, 5:22 PM �Happy Holidays from Oklahomans for Equality 14 of 17 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 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Holidays-from-Oklahoman... 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 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 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. 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. 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, 5:22 PM �Happy Holidays from Oklahomans for Equality 15 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Holidays-from-Oklahoman... 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. Community Partners health outreach prevention education, inc. EBA Directory The Equality H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule contacts, products and Workforce Oklahoma Access Point services, and also strengthens Open every day and expands our businesses, Workforce Oklahoma careers and community. maintains a resource area at Testing provided by H.O.P.E. the Equality Center that Testing Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, Tuesday 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. Wednesday 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. Saturday 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as Check www.okeq.org for step-by-step instructions on testing dates. how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. OkEq Staff 4/24/26, 5:22 PM �Happy Holidays from Oklahomans for Equality 16 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Holidays-from-Oklahoman... "- ~ ~~ ,/~ ~ ' 9 1~ ~ / ; · • . , ·•1,' ' ·,.;:-.·.:, \ -.· . -·~·· , ,' .\~.10,tK Jose Vega Deputy Director Jose.Vega@okeq.org Morgan Allen Center Coordinator Morgan.Allen@okeq.org Kao Morris Facilities Manager Kao.Morris@okeq.org ~.. ' • t ·- Alex Wade Medical Services Coordinator Alex.Wade@okeq.org Tracy Allen Library Tracy.Allen@okeq.org Krissy Dudley Administrative Manager Krissy.Dudley@okeq.org 4/24/26, 5:22 PM �Happy Holidays from Oklahomans for Equality 17 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-Holidays-from-Oklahoman... "fulsa World Toby Jenkins CEO/Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@okeq.org Donovid Sekulits Special Projects Donovid.Sekulits@okeq.org OkEq Board and Trustees Executive Committee Chris Brecht-Smith - President Stacy Turner - Vice President Will Vaughn - Secretary Paul Allen - Treasurer Darci Hazelwood, D.O. - Member at Large Board of Directors Laura Arrowsmith, D.O. Angelyn L. Dale Allison Ikley-Freeman Bob Hanson Corey Thompson Al Triggs Robin VanMeter Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt Cynthia Phillips Kris Wilmes Visit Our Website Board of Advisors Catherine Betances Dani Byrd Jade Duckworth Shannon Fair Joann Frizell Andrew Gordon Dale Hogan Kelly Kushnerick Aderyn Lonigan Tyler Morgan William Murphy Denise Reid Kirsten Robertson Justin Ross Justin Rosser Stephen Rundell Jane Wiseman View Our Events Contact Us Today Oklahomans for Equality Hours: Mon - Sun 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 4/24/26, 5:22 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/08526114b5af88f502bb6023b2eb91ae.pdf ee1c0ffbd0b95f4bf3b0938fe047b198 PDF Text Text Hindsight is 2020, Don't Miss Your Pride Bingo Tickets 1 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Hindsight-is-2020--Don-t-Miss-Y... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews December 30th, 2019 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! First Thursday Art Show Featuring: Todd Freeman Thursday, January 2, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 The January Oklahomans for Equality showcase and exhibit of local artists will feature the works of Todd 4/24/26, 5:23 PM �Hindsight is 2020, Don't Miss Your Pride Bingo Tickets 2 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Hindsight-is-2020--Don-t-Miss-Y... Freeman in an exhibition of his photography over the years, titled “Presence: Spirituality Through Photography”, beginning with a reception on Thursday, January 2nd at 6 pm and continuing throughout the month. New fitness class at OKEQ Thursday, January 2, 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Every Thursday After Holidays have those pants feeling tighter, or maybe feeling like you would like to tone your muscles a little more, well great news Oklahomans for Equality has a new fitness class! Christopher Gomez will be leading this new fitness class that starts after yoga and Meta Recovery. This will give you an opportunity to get a well rounded workout and help to tone and tighten. Christopher Gomez, “I have lead workout groups with friends at more extreme paces, but am now learning the science behind it and how to bring others to their fitness goals at a more inclusive pace at community care college through their fitness program. I am confident in my abilities to provide satisfaction to my clients through my fitness instruction. I am excited to be teaching fitness at the Dennis R Neill Equality Center, where everyone is welcome and safe! Join me this coming year at the OKEQ fitness course!” 2020 Pride Bingo !~ T U L S A ,, p Saturday, January 4, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Tulsa PRIDE BINGO is back for the 2020 Pride season. Join us for the first Tulsa Pride Bingo of the year. The fun and hilarious Rainbow Granny will be there with special guests to join her for our Bingo Bash. DJ Alex says "get your lip sync selections ready." @ the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center $20 for general admission $35 Adult Beverage admission includes 3 drink tickets $300 Table for 8 people which includes open bar for your table Tickets 4/24/26, 5:23 PM �Hindsight is 2020, Don't Miss Your Pride Bingo Tickets 3 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Hindsight-is-2020--Don-t-Miss-Y... LGBT Women's Network November Happy Hour Monday, January 6, 5:30 p.m - 7:30 p.m. American Solera 1702 E. 6th St. Tulsa, OK 74104 fl'GBT W-omen~ Network We have chosen American Solera's beautiful new brewery at 6th & Utica for our FIRST happy hour of the NEW DECADE! How exciting is that? Come celebrate the arrival of 2020 with us and catch up with friends after the busy holiday season. We are looking forward to kicking off our year with you! *this location is kid friendly AND for you non-beer drinkers, they have wine and ciders available for purchase! As always, our monthly meetups are come & go gatherings for Tulsa women who identify as LGBTQ+ and allies are always welcome! If you would like to recommend a happy hour location, just send us a message! We’re interested to visit all LGBT-friendly locations! Message us on Facebook Gay Men's Dinner Group Tuesday, January 7, 6:30 p.m. Tandoori Guys Buffet 2039 W. Houston St. Broken Arrow, OK 74012 Join us at Tandoori Guys Buffet. Tandoori is an Indian Food Buffet. The reservations are under OkEq Men's Group. Hope to see everyone there! A head count is needed for the reservations. If you are coming please let us know by clicking below . Tandoori Guys RSVP Fresh Start Program: Trans-formative Self Care! TRANS-FORMATIVE SELF CAREi r-nr-r1 1 ~ 4/24/26, 5:23 PM �Hindsight is 2020, Don't Miss Your Pride Bingo Tickets 4 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Hindsight-is-2020--Don-t-Miss-Y... tq::)H Thursday, January 9, 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 srAAT<Si program Creating Your Style Feel like you have nothing to wear? Clary Sage College's Fashion Design instructor will talk about how to create your personal style, colors to choose and to avoid, and how to dress for every occasion. The instructor and fashion design students will talk with attendees individually about what may work best for them.The first 20 attendees will recieve a free gift and samples (or for as long as supplies last). King & Queen of Tulsa Pride Pageant Saturday, January 11, 12:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Who will be the Next King or Queen of Tulsa Pride? Will it be you? Come out and see who will be crowned the next King and Queen of Tulsa Pride and say respects to King Scrappy and Queen Anita. If you would like to compete please register below. Register 4/24/26, 5:23 PM �Hindsight is 2020, Don't Miss Your Pride Bingo Tickets 5 of 17 Equality Business Alliance Mixer Wednesday, January 15, 6:00 p.m. Gallery Floral 1514 E. 15th St. Tulsa, Oklahoma galleryfloral.com https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Hindsight-is-2020--Don-t-Miss-Y... (iallc.'i',J Gallery Floral Designs will be hosting the Equality Business Alliance Mixer for January. We are looking very forward to seeing you there! The Equality Business Alliance exists to strengthen LGBTQ+ -welcoming businesses in the Tulsa community by: • Providing a directory of LGBTQ+ -welcoming businesses in the Tulsa community; • 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. The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products and services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and our community. EBA networking mixers are usually the 3rd Wednesday of each month 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm. The EBA networking mixers are terrific venues for you to meet prospective clients. Mixers are open to non-members as well as EBA members. Hosting a networking mixer is a great way to showcase your business. All EBA Events will be listed on our website and Facebook Event Page. Please plan on joining us! Benefits of Membership: 1. Inclusion in EBA Merchant & Members listing on Oklahomans for Equality website 2. Email updates of all EBA events and opportunities 3. Invitation to Networking Events and ability to host 4. Marketing opportunities at EBA and community events 4/24/26, 5:23 PM �Hindsight is 2020, Don't Miss Your Pride Bingo Tickets 6 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Hindsight-is-2020--Don-t-Miss-Y... Third Thursdays in the Rainbow Room : Brassy Band Burlesque Thursday, January 16, 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Award-winning, nationally acclaimed burlesque performer and producer Lucy Furr brings some of the best burlesque acts in the country to the Rainbow Room. These classic burlesque artists will transport audience members to the golden age of burlesque performed to a live jazz band. Click Here for Tickets POC Social at OkEq Friday, January 17, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 The People of Color Social Mixer focuses on celebrating, preserving and connecting POCs in the Tulsa LGBT+ community. Join us for drinks, food and fun! The POC events are scheduled the third Friday of each month. EVERY TH/HO FRIDAY FON MOH£ INFOHMATION CALL 918 904 1869 MOHHIS 50's / 60's Throwback 4/24/26, 5:23 PM �Hindsight is 2020, Don't Miss Your Pride Bingo Tickets 7 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Hindsight-is-2020--Don-t-Miss-Y... Friday, January 24, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Join Oklahomans for Equality as we look back each month on different decades of LGBTQIA+ history with music, dancing, and historical artifacts! Our 50s/60s Throwback night is the first of a monthly series of mixers that celebrate and remember the long road that we are on in the fight for equality, while also remembering the culture that our community created in a time of isolation. The 50s/60s night will feature live music, a great bar, and a historical overview of LGBTQIA+ Tulsa/Oklahoma in the 1950s and 1960s. Please come dressed in your finest underground club wear! Little Blue House and Condomania Calling for Artists Creative Folks! Calling All Help the Little Blue House at TU promote SAFE SEX and let your inner designer shine! All contestants will design and construct wearable fashion items OUT OF CONDOMS. We will issue each participant 200 condoms for use in the project. Final fashion show designs will be presented in a FASHION SHOW fundraiser on March 28, 2020 at CONDO MANIA! Sign-up by Feb. 1sq Email: linda-davis@utulsa.edu. Visit our website for additional information: LittleBlueHouseA tTU .erg/Special Events Sponsored by: made entirely out of condoms! t1i\' L-' little blu• house ........,_.,_.,._., 4/24/26, 5:23 PM �Hindsight is 2020, Don't Miss Your Pride Bingo Tickets 8 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Hindsight-is-2020--Don-t-Miss-Y... Click to Complete Survey Share the Warmth! We are now accepting donations of blankets, coats, socks, scarves, hats, and gloves. As a warming station, we see a high number of people who are experiencing homelessness, and these items are a necessity as the temperature drops. Gay Identity Development, Relatio al Satisfac ion and Outness - Gay-Male experiences ·n Emerging Adul hood o mu he .. . .. 4/24/26, 5:23 PM �Hindsight is 2020, Don't Miss Your Pride Bingo Tickets 9 of 17 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Hindsight-is-2020--Don-t-Miss-Y... V y C n 0 t: Click to Complete Survey Joe and Nancy McDonald Library " Friends & Family: True Stories of Gay America's Straight Allies " "Presents the personal stories of friends and family members of lesbians and gay men who have joined the battle for gay and lesbian equality. Find this selection and more by visiting the Nancy and Joe Dan Woog's inspiring and in some cases astonishing stories of heterosexual activists will banish for a few hours those images of homophobes closing in with pitchforks that television coverage of gay issues so often conjures. Most of the friendly crusaders in Friends and Family have conversion stories, moments when they were shaken from their complacency or prejudice, such as 80-year-old Frannie Peabody, who returned from her grandson's funeral in 1984 and helped found the AIDS Project of Portland, Maine. Tom Potter, the former chief of police in Portland, Oregon, announced at his swearing-in ceremony his commitment to fighting racism, sexism, and 4/24/26, 5:23 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/05232faba829a7cb359097c2e98b80e9.pdf 3be6c58139ba7aefc394674bb2e87c02 PDF Text Text David Nelson is Sponsoring the Equality Center 1 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/David-Nelson-is-Sponsoring-the-... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews March 27th, 2019 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! Payaoii Rental Properfy k ping 4/24/26, 4:58 PM �David Nelson is Sponsoring the Equality Center 2 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/David-Nelson-is-Sponsoring-the-... Kelly Kirby CPA Certified Public Accountant a professional corporation (918) 747-5466 4815 S Harvard, Ste 205 Tulsa, OK 74135 admin@kkirby.com www.kkirby.com Featuri,11\,g TVt Lbo~ea ux.: Tvie Tax. Tueraprj Dog Proudly serving Oklahoma's LGBTQ community since 1982. David Nelson is sponsoring the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center on March 30th in honor of his 70th birthday. 4/24/26, 4:58 PM �David Nelson is Sponsoring the Equality Center 3 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/David-Nelson-is-Sponsoring-the-... Happy Birthday, David! Sponsor the Center for the Day Sunday, March 31st is the Transgender Day of Visibility. The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will be raising the transgender flag in honor of this day. If you are able, we encourage you to be visible and represent your community with pride! Let's lift up the voices of the transgender community! Transgender Day of Visibility Sunday, March 32.st Third Thursdays in the Rainbow Room 4/24/26, 4:58 PM �David Nelson is Sponsoring the Equality Center 4 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/David-Nelson-is-Sponsoring-the-... Thursday, March 28, 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Tulsa Ballet Debuts "Tchaikovsky – The Man Behind the Music" March 29 - 31 Tulsa PAC 110 E 2nd St. Tulsa, OK 74103 "As one of the most prolific composers for ballet (The Nutcracker, Swan Lake, The Sleeping Beauty) he struggled in 19th century Russia with his homosexuality. Most history books say that he died of Cholera. But there is also a theory that he was forced to commit suicide by a ''court of honor'' made up of his former classmates, out of fear that his homosexuality would be exposed." Oklahomans for Equality applauds the Tulsa Ballet's commitment to telling the true stories of LGBTQ+ figures. Buy Your Tickets Here 4/24/26, 4:58 PM �David Nelson is Sponsoring the Equality Center 5 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/David-Nelson-is-Sponsoring-the-... LGBT Women's Network April Happy Hour Monday, April 1, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. The Local Bison 522 S. Boston Ave. Suite 103 Tulsa, OK 74103 Join us at the the Local Bison for our April Meetup! Come & Go happy hour for Tulsa women who identify as LGBTQ+. Allies are welcome! If you would like to recommend a happy hour location, just send us a message! We’re interested in visiting all LGBT-friendly locations! OkEq Town Hall Meeting Tuesday, April 2, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Author and Diversity and Inclusion expert Risha Grant will facilitate a workshop for the membership of Oklahomans for Equality regarding intersectional issues such as sexuality, gender identity, race, religion, culture, and disability. We will also be discussing internal bias, microaggressions, and systemic racism as they relate to these topics. First Thursday Art Show Thursday, April 4, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street 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 with a combined show titled No Extra Pieces, featuring the works of Aubree Karner and Katie Wheat Pernu, beginning with a reception on 4/24/26, 4:58 PM �David Nelson is Sponsoring the Equality Center 6 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/David-Nelson-is-Sponsoring-the-... Thursday, April 4th from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. and continuing throughout the month. Aubree Karner has lived in Oklahoma her whole life - born and raised in Broken Arrow. From early on she was an art lover and studied it throughout her school years, including majoring in art at the University of Arkansas and receiving her BFA in 2008. She has taught art in some capacity in Tulsa for many years including in museum summer camps at Philbrook Museum and Gilcrease Museum. She currently teaches high school art in Tulsa part time while also pursing her artistic career. Katie Wheat Pernu has spent most of her life teaching others about art. She holds a degree in Art Education from Northern Arizona University and achieved National Board Certification as an art teacher. For over 20 years, Katie was a full-time art teacher who also worked as an artist. In 2015, she embarked upon an important shift by becoming a full-time professional artist who also teaches. Queers for Peers Saturday, April 6th & April 20th, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Please join us for a free workshop on how to support your LGBTQ+ friends and queer family! We will provide resources, tips, role plays, and other information on how to support others in the community who are struggling with mental health concerns while also taking care of your self. Breakfast will be provided, as well as opportunities to win door prizes and gift cards for participation! The second date will provide a brief review of the April 6th workshop, and provide a follow-up workshop based on feedback and questions from the first session. Click Here to Register for the Workshops It's Complicated OK Saturday, April 6, 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Holiday Inn, City Center 17 W. 7th St. Tulsa, OK 74119 4/24/26, 4:58 PM �David Nelson is Sponsoring the Equality Center 7 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/David-Nelson-is-Sponsoring-the-... It’s Complicated OK is the brainchild of the Oklahoma Poly Network (OPN) and Unity Tulsa, LLC . The idea for a conference focused solely on nontraditional relationships came from the bimonthly group, It’s Complicated. It’s Complicated began in December 2017 and has been a great place for discussion of all things outside of the bell curve. It is a therapeutic discussion group for individuals in nontraditional relationships. The group meets at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center every 1st and 3rd Monday. Click Here to Register for the Conference Condomania Saturday, April 6, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Joitt us for a fashiott show... like tto other. if- \ e~n ....~ ! A~ f \?r:. i ~• G fr! ~ 3 l~ \ e r Q'. ltb~'i! I ~~ f (/) ij!l :~ ~ .1. fl ~ g:(k; •i! . l·~ .cs f ~ ~;~ ! ~fl~ ~ ~fuj ~! , 1 ~ ~i mos itL if-li ~~o~ ~~ ~- fti Llttl•!!:.~ouse ~ i1l - i ~ ©QS ~@ 3 iflif r ~- ~~ ~ ~~ ,...___ ,,.- --------------------- ,...___ ,...___ - April 6th/7pttt --. Uettttis It. Neill Equality Ctr Tickets: Evetttbrite.cottt lttfo: LittleJlueffouseAtfU.org ------. ~ Help us protttote SAFlSEX! -- ~ r-- ✓- April Pride Bingo Saturday, April 13, 6:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 r-- ' ~,. p T U L S A '• 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 4/24/26, 4:58 PM �David Nelson is Sponsoring the Equality Center 8 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/David-Nelson-is-Sponsoring-the-... $30 Adult Beverage admission, includes 3 drink tickets $225 Table for 8 people which includes open bar for your table Disorderly Conduct: A TLGBQ Creative Workshop Series Saturday, April 13, 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Disorderly conduct is a creative workshop series for the TLGBQ community sponsored by TWANG Anthology. Through partnership with OkEq, we're coming to Tulsa on April 13th! We welcome all TLGBQ folks to join us as we discuss poetry, generate new creative work & share our stories with one another. All experience levels are welcome! Disorderly Conduct will be centering transgender, nonbinary, and gender nonconforming writers in our workshop materials & approach. The workshop itself is open to anyone who is a part of the TLGBQ or TGNC community & will be facilitated by Brody Parrish Craig. Show up with your self, a pen, and whatever stories you need to tell. This is a FREE event, though we ask that you register in advance if you are able. Registration will help us prepare ample workshop materials but if you forget or can't register in advance, please come join us that day anyway! Register Online Here Tulsa Threat vs Arkansas Wildcats Sunday, April 20, 5:00 p.m. Catoosa High School 4/24/26, 4:58 PM �David Nelson is Sponsoring the Equality Center 9 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/David-Nelson-is-Sponsoring-the-... 2000 S. Cherokee St. Catoosa, OK 74015 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 Alliance (WFA). The team was established in 2011 and completed their first season in the spring of that year. Follow the Tulsa Threat on Facebook April EBA Mixer Wednesday, April 17, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Tulsa Opera 1610 S. Boulder Ave. Tulsa, OK 74119 The Tulsa Opera will be hosting the April Equality Business Mixer. Tulsa Opera excels at producing bold, brave, and brilliant, fresh productions of opera classics. We accomplish this by identifying excellent young singers, then pairing them with conductors and stage directors who can improve their artistic talents. The Opera, throughout its history, has articulated the desire of local leaders to create and maintain a world-class city. Tulsa Opera was the first performing arts organization established in Oklahoma. Opera is in Tulsa’s DNA, and communication with our patrons confirms that our community has a robust – and now reinvigorated – commitment to our success. Visit the Tulsa Opera's Website Equality Gala 2019 Saturday, April 27, 6:30 p.m. Cox Business Center 100 Civic Center Tulsa, OK 74103 Tickets and Sponsorships Available ' 4/24/26, 4:58 PM �David Nelson is Sponsoring the Equality Center 10 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/David-Nelson-is-Sponsoring-the-... Art Call for MOREColor 2019 Submission Deadline: May 3rd Oklahomans for Equality is pleased to announce our call for entries to the 2019 MOREcolor regional juried exhibitions and sale of fine art. Long a tradition to celebrate LGBTQ+ 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 $15 for up to five entries. To Enter: Go to https://morecolor2019.artcall.org/ for online submission of entries. All entries must be made online. Each artist may submit up to 5 original works, which have been created in the last 3 years and have never been shown at any OkEq event. Proposals for performance and installation works should be addressed to Jose Vega at jose.vega@okeq.org , or call for information 918-813-8993. 4/24/26, 4:58 PM �David Nelson is Sponsoring the Equality Center 11 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/David-Nelson-is-Sponsoring-the-... Paws for Pride: Pet Photo Fundraiser Saturday, May 4, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 When was the last time you had your pet professionally photographed? We all know how difficult it can be to capture our fur babies personality (especially if yours like to play as much as ours). American Airlines PRIDE Employee Business Resource Group and Tina McMayo of Tina Franco Photography will be on site at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center to host the 'Paws for Pride' mini photo shoots for you and your fur babies. Pictures are done on a first come, first served basis starting at 9:00 a.m. and going until 5:00 p.m. A donation of $20 or more will get you a quality jpeg file that you and your lovelies can cherish for years to come! Paws for Pride will benefit American Airlines PRIDE Employee Business Resource Group partner organizations: A Friend for a Friend, a local (501c3) here in green country that supports the pets of people living with AIDS/HIV and the Grateful Day Foundation which seeks to fill gaps in Oklahoma’s HIV/AIDS wellness community through collaboration with partner organizations providing transportation to those in need, and hosting an Annual HIV Wellness Retreat. We ask that you please take your pets comfort into consideration. If your fur baby tends to be anxious, aggressive, or territorial, this event may not be the best setting. For the safety of all, please respect and understand your animals comfort level. Movie Night with OkEq Bartlesville Friday, May 10, 7:00 p.m. Heritage Theatre Cafe and Pub 306 E. Don Tyler Ave. Dewey, OK 74029 OKEQ-Bartlesville is pleased to announce our first Movie Night! The Bartlesville Film Society is working with us to bring you "Love, Simon" on May 10th at the Heritage Theatre Cafe and Pub in Dewey, Oklahoma. 4/24/26, 4:58 PM �David Nelson is Sponsoring the Equality Center 12 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/David-Nelson-is-Sponsoring-the-... The synopsis for "Love, Simon": Everyone deserves a great love story, but for 17-year-old Simon Spier, it's a little more complicated. He hasn't told his family or friends that he's gay, and he doesn't know the identity of the anonymous classmate that he's fallen for online. Resolving both issues proves hilarious, terrifying and life-changing. The event is open to all ages, but the film is rated PG-13. Please exercise your best judgment. AIDS Quilt Narratives Wanted PE 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. G 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 . Pride Night at ONEOK Field Saturday, May 18, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. ONEOK Field 201 N. Elgin Ave. Tulsa, OK 74120 oklahom ns for equality FUNDRAISER NIGHT AT ONEOK FIELD Saturday May 18 2019 Portion ofTickets to Support Oklahomans for Equality Purchase Tickets via: https: / /groupmatics.events/event/OKEQ Writing Warriors 4/24/26, 4:58 PM �David Nelson is Sponsoring the Equality Center 13 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/David-Nelson-is-Sponsoring-the-... Every Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Hosted by published author Amy Romine, our weekly meet-up will include discussion, debating and brainstorming and will get your creative writing juices flowing. Topics will include the kernel idea, building solid plots and characters, blogging, marketing your book on social media and many others. We are looking for all types of writers – novice, published and the “I'm-a-gonna's.” Also, all genres are invited – poets, bloggers, screenwriters, novelists, short story writers, etc. We are all writers and can learn so much from each other. All are welcome. This is not a critique group; this is an educational resource support group. Contact Amy at amyromine@outlook.com for more information or any questions. 4/24/26, 4:58 PM �David Nelson is Sponsoring the Equality Center 14 of 30 ~- lfl ,. • k https://myemail.constantcontact.com/David-Nelson-is-Sponsoring-the-... ~ ,..,; f. I " w.;;a1 R -• Q <G. ""All proceeds to benefit Oklahomans For Equality" u Lesbian Cinema Series Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center 3000 General Pershing Blvd. Oklahoma City, OK 73107 4/24/26, 4:58 PM �David Nelson is Sponsoring the Equality Center 15 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/David-Nelson-is-Sponsoring-the-... PRESENTED BY HERLAND AT OKLAHOMA CONTEMPORARY M PE JNWtC TRUST Enrollment in adventures is easy! Call one of the centers listed below to start today, or visit The Orbit Initiative on Facebook to access the online enrollment form. All adventures are FREE and OPEN to the public! Reed Park Community Center Ellen Ochoa Elementary 4233 S Yukon Ave Tulsa, OK 74107 918-591-4307 (Two Saturdays/month): Movement and acting class: 10 am-12 pm 12000 E 31st Street Tulsa, OK 74 46 918-35 7-4330 (Two Saturdays/month): Acting class: 1oam-12pm Movement class: 10am-12pm Hicks Park Community Center East Side Senior Center 3443 S Mingo Road Tulsa, OK 74146 91 8-669-6355 (Two Saturdays/month): Movement class: 10am-1 pm Art class: 1Clam-1 pm Acting olass: 1Qam-1pm 1427 S Indianapolis Ave Tulsa, OK 74112 918-744-6760 (Every Wednesday): lmprov/acting class: 2:10pm-3:10pm Dennis R Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th Street Tulsa, OK 74120 918-743-4297 (Two Saturdays/month): Acting class: 1pm-Jpm The Greenwood Cultural Center 822 N Greenwood Ave Tulsa, OK 74120 91 8-596-1020 (Two Saturdays/month): Acting class: 11am-1pm Latimer-Cooksey Arts and Cultural Foundation Solid Foundation Preparatory Academy 4025 N. Hartford Ave Tulsa, OK 74106 918-406-7783 (Two Saturdays/month): Acting class: 2-4 pm Movement class: 2-4 pm PUBLIC. WOJlli,JNJtUAll DESIGN And don't forget about the al/community production of THE TEMPEST coming in June of 2019! TWANG seeks art (literary & visual) from our diverse community of transgender, non-binary & gender non-conforming voices within or with ties to Arkansas, Texas, Oklahoma, Nebraska, Missouri & Kansas. 4/24/26, 4:58 PM �David Nelson is Sponsoring the Equality Center 16 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/David-Nelson-is-Sponsoring-the-... While we are open to submissions that directly speak to your experience as a TGNC friend within these states, we are thrilled to consider any creation on any subject/theme (love poems, glitter-collages, tirades against traffic lights) as long as you identify as a part of the community outlined above. Please submit your work to -twanganthology@gmail.com . Submissions are due by May 1, - 2019. There is no submission fee. All contributors selected will be paid. AREGION-WIDE STORY SPACE 4/24/26, 4:58 PM �David Nelson is Sponsoring the Equality Center 17 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/David-Nelson-is-Sponsoring-the-... The Revue 822 S Sheridan Rd Tulsa, OK 74112 - 21+ only polling location The Tulsa Eagle 1338 E 3rd St Tulsa, OK 74129 21+ only polling location 4/24/26, 4:58 PM �David Nelson is Sponsoring the Equality Center 18 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/David-Nelson-is-Sponsoring-the-... 4/24/26, 4:58 PM �David Nelson is Sponsoring the Equality Center 19 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/David-Nelson-is-Sponsoring-the-... 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! PERSONALITY ASSE SMENT I AN UNDERSERVED POPULATION WE NEED YOUR HELP!!! 4/24/26, 4:58 PM �David Nelson is Sponsoring the Equality Center 20 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/David-Nelson-is-Sponsoring-the-... 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 co participate. contact doctoral student researcher William Bryant: Email: william-bryant@utulsa.edu Cell Phone: 330 322-2442 his cted as part niv i a l P'lycho lo the student researcher· dissertation for the m. tud f pi • hi ati ung adu l ing f trauma an ta h. r c i B + oung adult b t tabli h d 1 t ur tim . ' tri I affiliati n t p rti ipat . Y mg adult ' identiti hap their int rpr tation want to und r t f traumati ir m nta l h alth t impr . AJ I data ill ur i.. 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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 u s 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 /2lys Ever wonder what transgender . . . . 4/24/26, 4:58 PM �David Nelson is Sponsoring the Equality Center 22 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/David-Nelson-is-Sponsoring-the-... 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 CONTACT US TODAY (312) 899-6195 textmessagetherapy@gmail.com This ~ has been reviewed by the SIUC Human Subjects Committee. Questions concerning ycx. rights as a participant in his research may be addressed o the Comm ee Ch • peraon. Office of SponSOl8d Projects Adnw,istra ion, SIUC, Calbondale, IL 62901-4 709. Phone: (618) 453-4533. Emaa: lilWI:i!l.ll.!liIIW:W Joe and Nancy McDonald Library " Giovanni's Room" by James Baldwin "James Baldwin’s groundbreaking novel about love and the fear of love is set among the bohemian bars and nightclubs of 1950s Paris. David is a young American expatriate who has _ __.. LO_y r( N I ' 4/24/26, 4:58 PM �David Nelson is Sponsoring the Equality Center 23 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/David-Nelson-is-Sponsoring-the-... just proposed marriage to his girlfriend, Hella. While she is away on a trip, David meets a bartender named Giovanni to whom he is drawn in spite of himself. Soon the two are spending the night in Giovanni’s curtainless room, which he keeps dark to protect their privacy. But Hella’s return to Paris brings the affair to a crisis, one that rapidly spirals into tragedy. Caught between his repressed desires and conventional morality, David struggles for self-knowledge during one long, dark night—“the night which is leading me to the most terrible morning of my life.” With sharp, probing insight, Giovanni's Room tells an impassioned, deeply moving story that lays bare the unspoken complexities of the human heart." Find this selection and more by visiting the Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library. Equality Pride Store The OkEq Pride Store now has Two-Spirit Pride Flags! 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 Sara Griffey S ara Griffey is an LPC candidate under 4/24/26, 4:58 PM �David Nelson is Sponsoring the Equality Center 24 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/David-Nelson-is-Sponsoring-the-... 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. 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 ---- Regularly Scheduled Programming OkEq Board Meeting Monthly Meeting Thursday, April 18 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members 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. "It's Complicated" is an 4/24/26, 4:58 PM �David Nelson is Sponsoring the Equality Center 25 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/David-Nelson-is-Sponsoring-the-... 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 Wednesday, March 27th 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. 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 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 Wiener at 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, 4:58 PM �David Nelson is Sponsoring the Equality Center 26 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. sa(Te ~~~~:~~! ~~ LGBT Elders We refuse to be invisible SAGE Tulsa Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm https://myemail.constantcontact.com/David-Nelson-is-Sponsoring-the-... vfwiener@gmail.com Sos SECULAR ORGANIZATIONS FOR SOBRIETY 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 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. 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 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 Intimate Partner Violence & Sexual Assault 4/24/26, 4:58 PM �David Nelson is Sponsoring the Equality Center 27 of 30 Gender Support Program https://myemail.constantcontact.com/David-Nelson-is-Sponsoring-the-... their lives being PLUS. 2nd & 4th Thursday of each month 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. 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. Survivor Support Group 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. 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 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 Neurodiversity Social Group Saturday, March 27th 6:00 p.m. Partners of Trans*/NonBinary Individuals Support Group The program is providing support, education and 4/24/26, 4:58 PM �David Nelson is Sponsoring the Equality Center 28 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/David-Nelson-is-Sponsoring-the-... 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. 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 - 8 pm Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. OkEq Staff 4/24/26, 4:58 PM �David Nelson is Sponsoring the Equality Center 29 of 30 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/David-Nelson-is-Sponsoring-the-... 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View Our Events Contact Us Today Oklahomans for Equality Hours: Mon - Sat 12 a.m. - 9 p.m. | Sun 12 a.m.- 6 p.m. 621 East 4th Street, Tulsa, OK 74120 4/24/26, 4:58 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/ef46f915fedcc8e882e9d450345282fa.pdf 5fc8849cd220db2455282be6d7670f4e PDF Text Text First Pride Bingo of 2019 1 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/First-Pride-Bingo-of-2019.html?s... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews January 8th, 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! Payaoii Rental Properfy k ping 4/24/26, 4:51 PM �First Pride Bingo of 2019 2 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/First-Pride-Bingo-of-2019.html?s... Kelly Kirby CPA Certified Public Accountant a professional corporation (918) 747-5466 4815 S Harvard, Ste 205 Tulsa, OK 74135 admin@kkirby.com www.kkirby.com Featuri,11\,g TVt Lbo~ea ux.: Tvie Tax. Tueraprj Dog Proudly serving Oklahoma's LGBTQ community since 1982. New OkEq Helpline! Every Saturday, 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 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 Saturday at 918-938-6537 or 918-938-6538. 4/24/26, 4:51 PM �First Pride Bingo of 2019 3 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/First-Pride-Bingo-of-2019.html?s... Tulsa's Interracial Social Connections Happy Hour Friday, Jan. 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, Jan. 12, 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 4/24/26, 4:51 PM �First Pride Bingo of 2019 4 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/First-Pride-Bingo-of-2019.html?s... ~ N.G&QUEE . House Hunters: Touring Tulsa Tuesday, Jan. 15, 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 Join Oklahomans For Equality for the world premiere of HGTV's House Hunters’ "Touring Tulsa" episode. Dr. Bryan Roberts and Jack Graham will be the first local same-sex couple featured on the show. A cash bar and free popcorn will be available for guests. No admission fee or tickets are required. Doors open at 8:00 PM. The show airs at 9:00 PM. NOW SCREENI G SE H RS TOURI G TULSA 4/24/26, 4:51 PM �First Pride Bingo of 2019 5 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/First-Pride-Bingo-of-2019.html?s... ~ I AKKIN\;, Ml DY SEHL I BRYAN ROBERTS I JACK GRAHAM January 15, 2019 • 8:00 pm Show Premiers @ 9:00 pm CT on HGTV Dennis R eill Equal ty Center 621 E 4th St., Tu lsa, OK 74120 CASH BAR &FREE POPCORN January EBA Mixer Wednesday, Jan. 16, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Holiday Inn 17 W. 7th St. Tulsa, OK 74119 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 the 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 to relax and enjoy a memorable stay at the Holiday Inn Tulsa City Center. 4/24/26, 4:51 PM �First Pride Bingo of 2019 6 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/First-Pride-Bingo-of-2019.html?s... 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 Third Thursdays in the Rainbow Room Thursday, Jan. 17, 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 4/24/26, 4:51 PM �First Pride Bingo of 2019 7 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/First-Pride-Bingo-of-2019.html?s... LGBTQ Young Adults at Angry Axe Throwing Club Friday, Jan. 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, Jan. 19, 6:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 ~,. T U L 5 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 MLK Parade with OkEq Saturday, Jan. 21, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Detroit Ave. & John Hope Franlin Blvd. Tulsa, OK 74106 In celebration of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, OkEq will be part of the 40th Annual MLK Parade on Monday, January 21, 2019. 4/24/26, 4:51 PM �First Pride Bingo of 2019 8 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/First-Pride-Bingo-of-2019.html?s... Join us and help march with the giant rainbow flag! For more information about the parade please email Jose at jose.vega@okeq.org or text him at 918-813-8993 . Trans Resource Day Saturday, Jan. 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. Organiz d by: First Thursday Art First Thursday Art Opening & Exhibit by Mery McNett Thursday, Feb. 7, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 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 the works of Mery McNett, beginning with a reception on Thursday, Feb. 7, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Mery is a Tulsa-based artist/animator and a graduate of the University of Tulsa, where she studied painting under Mark Lewis. She has had works shown throughout Oklahoma and 4/24/26, 4:51 PM �First Pride Bingo of 2019 9 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/First-Pride-Bingo-of-2019.html?s... other areas. Her work consists of various media, including sculpture, ink, watercolor, oil paintings, video art, etc. “My recent influences have been neurology and all biological and not-yet-understood aspects of the brain," she said. "There have been theories since the beginning of humankind about the brain, such as the influence of an individual's environment to the chemistry of the brain. In the present day, we know more about the cellular and chemistry of the brain, but many questions remain unanswered. "I have also been influenced by the imagery of the physical brain, the human figure, and incorporating portraits, showing humanity behind biological matter," Mery said. “The mystery and biology of the brain; how are memories stored and retrieved? What exactly are emotions, intelligence, and imagination? How do neurons store information? What is consciousness? All of this is what drives my passion for my current body of work.” “My work with watercolor/ink and foam sculptures all come from a fascination with microscopic organic matter, most recently, the cells that make up the brain. I find the way watercolor/ink media, when used with certain techniques like wet on wet technique, can be fluid in movement, creating images reminiscent of cells we see in biological studies, such as neurons, which my recent work is primarily focused," she said. "These media, when applied with different techniques, such as the one mentioned above, can be unpredictable, and I find that I have only a small amount of control over where the pigments flow and spread. The spray foam I use for the sculpture behaves in a similar manner. I have limited control with the media, but after I apply it to, for example, a mannequin, the final form after it falls and expands is a mystery. The final form is reminiscent of organic form such as the brain as a whole. It is also fastening because the material itself is something that is man-made and does not occur naturally.” www.merymcnett.com A door prize of Mery's work will be presented at the Feb. 7 reception. The show will continue throughout the month. The Tulsa Sappho Sisterhood Friday, Feb. 7, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 The Tulsa Sappho Sisterhood is an OkEq program for women to share interests and connect. Our purpose is to build a community for women in the Tulsa area. We are an inclusive group for women of all ages and backgrounds who identify as lesbian or queer in any way, including transgender individuals who identify as women. We will strive for a variety of events: picnics, brunches, wine tastings, dinners, bowling, miniature golf, dancing, camping, hiking, biking, art shows, walks with dogs/dog lovers, game nights, movie nights, BBQ's, bonfires, travel, etc. 4/24/26, 4:51 PM �First Pride Bingo of 2019 10 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/First-Pride-Bingo-of-2019.html?s... Our first meeting is a happy hour on Feb. 7th 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 2019 Wild Hearts Ball Silent Disco Friday, Feb. 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, 4:51 PM �First Pride Bingo of 2019 11 of 26 LGBTQ Leadership Program Applications Sought https://myemail.constantcontact.com/First-Pride-Bingo-of-2019.html?s... _, ,, 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~T~~R “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. 4/24/26, 4:51 PM �First Pride Bingo of 2019 12 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/First-Pride-Bingo-of-2019.html?s... 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. • Lawyer in the Library Wednesday, Jan. 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. Writing Warriors Every Tuesday Starting Feb. 5, 7:00 p.m. 8:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 Hosted by published author Amy Romine, our weekly meet-up will include discussion, debating and brainstorming and will get your creative writing juices flowing. Topics will include the kernel idea, building solid plots and characters, blogging, marketing your book on social media and many others. We are looking for all types of writers – novice, published and the “I'm-a-gonna's.” Also, all genres are invited – poets, bloggers, screenwriters, novelists, short 4/24/26, 4:51 PM �First Pride Bingo of 2019 13 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/First-Pride-Bingo-of-2019.html?s... story writers, etc. We are all writers and can learn so much from each other. All are welcome. This is not a critique group; this is an educational resource support group. Contact Amy at amyromine@outlook.com for more information or any questions. 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, 4:51 PM �First Pride Bingo of 2019 14 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/First-Pride-Bingo-of-2019.html?s... 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 4/24/26, 4:51 PM �First Pride Bingo of 2019 15 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/First-Pride-Bingo-of-2019.html?s... 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 ✓ 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 hiss ducted as part of the student researcher· dissertatmn for the niv ini al P-.ycho lo m. 4/24/26, 4:51 PM �First Pride Bingo of 2019 16 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/First-Pride-Bingo-of-2019.html?s... scs masculinity. affirmation. and self-conceptualization study 0 • • Join our study for trans individuals who identify on a spectrum of masculinity. AR 0 BE COHPENSATED FOR YOUR TIHE Please contact projectmascseumich.edu with any questions TAl<E THIS BRIEF SURVEY TO SEE IF~i~I-'~ https•/ 1b·1't ly/2P,·o1JuM .YOU ARE B.IGIBLE FOR THIS STUDY: , ;~ • •• 1 1 / j , - • • • • k--' ~ •; \ Are you a man who is living in a non-urban area of the Midwest who is currently taking Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP /Truvada)? 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@indiana.edu Are you: • 18 years of age or older If so, show that Midwestern hospitality! 4/24/26, 4:51 PM �First Pride Bingo of 2019 17 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/First-Pride-Bingo-of-2019.html?s... II , ClS en el 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 /2lys 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 CONTACT US TODAY (312) 899-6195 textmessagetherapy@gmail.com 4/24/26, 4:51 PM �First Pride Bingo of 2019 18 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/First-Pride-Bingo-of-2019.html?s... This pr~ has been reviewed by the SIUC H man Subjects Committee. Questions concerning ycx. rights as a participant in his research may be adchssed lo the Comm ee Ch • person. Office of Sponscxed Projects Adnwiistra ion, SIUC, Calbondale, IL 62901-4 709. Phone: (618) 453-4533. Email: 5W[ISl.ll~ll....eSIIL Joe & Nancy McDonald Rainbow Library "A Little Gay History: Desire and Diversity Across the World " When was the first chat line between men established? Who was the first "lesbian"? Were ancient Greek men who had sex with each other necessarily "gay," and what did Shakespeare think about crossdressing? Find this selection and more by visiting the Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library. A Little Gay History answers these questions and more through close readings of art objects from the British Museum's far-ranging collection. Consulting ancient Egyptian papyri, the Roman Warren Cup's erotic figures, David Hockney's vivid prints, and dozens of other artifacts, R. B. Parkinson draws attention to a diverse range of same-sex experiences and situates them within specific historical and cultural contexts. The first of its kind, A Little Gay History builds a complex and creative portrait of love's many guises. Equality Center Pride Store 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 4/24/26, 4:51 PM �First Pride Bingo of 2019 19 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/First-Pride-Bingo-of-2019.html?s... 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 are a part of the LGBTQQIA+ community who experience a range of concerns and issues. Individual, youth, and adolescent 4/24/26, 4:51 PM �First Pride Bingo of 2019 20 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/First-Pride-Bingo-of-2019.html?s... counseling is available on a sliding fee scale based on income. Regularly Scheduled Programming OkEq Board Meeting Monthly Meeting 7:00 p.m. Thursday, January 17 Dennis R. Neill Equality Center All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members 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 A10 th, SERVICES OF = OKLAHOMA, INC. Lawyer in the 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 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 4/24/26, 4:51 PM �First Pride Bingo of 2019 21 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/First-Pride-Bingo-of-2019.html?s... 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. OkEq event calendar at http://www.okeq.org/ event-calendar.html . 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. sage Advocacy& Services for LGBTElders 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 Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) Recovery and Sobriety Group meets every Monday at the Tulsa Area 4/24/26, 4:51 PM �First Pride Bingo of 2019 22 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/First-Pride-Bingo-of-2019.html?s... We refuse to be invisible SAGE Tulsa Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm 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 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. 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 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 Tulsa Writers, Ink. Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm 1st & 3rd Saturday of each month 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Join old friends and make new friends as you play An LGBT inclusive group of writers providing 4/24/26, 4:51 PM �First Pride Bingo of 2019 23 of 26 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/First-Pride-Bingo-of-2019.html?s... 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. 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 Partners of Trans*/NonBinary Individuals Sundays @ 1:00 p.m. Art is more than just pictures on the wall. Art helps people express 4/24/26, 4:51 PM �First Pride Bingo of 2019 24 of 26 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. https://myemail.constantcontact.com/First-Pride-Bingo-of-2019.html?s... 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 be added to the existing archive. Please contact Ely at burgesej@nsuok.edu to set up your appointment. 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, 4:51 PM �First Pride Bingo of 2019 25 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/First-Pride-Bingo-of-2019.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 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, 4:51 PM �First Pride Bingo of 2019 26 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/First-Pride-Bingo-of-2019.html?s... 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 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, 4:51 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/88a48fb9f856d2e3f85cebc51afa01ed.pdf d517a8b9c9d1906096da87ff937809ce PDF Text Text First Pride Bingo of 2019 1 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/First-Pride-Bingo-of-2019.html?s... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews January 16th, 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! Payaoii Rental Properfy k ping 4/24/26, 4:52 PM �First Pride Bingo of 2019 2 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/First-Pride-Bingo-of-2019.html?s... Kelly Kirby CPA Certified Public Accountant a professional corporation (918) 747-5466 4815 S Harvard, Ste 205 Tulsa, OK 74135 admin@kkirby.com www.kkirby.com Featuri,11\,g TVt Lbo~ea ux.: Tvie Tax. Tueraprj Dog Proudly serving Oklahoma's LGBTQ community since 1982. January EBA Mixer Wednesday, Jan. 16, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Holiday Inn 17 W. 7th St. Tulsa, OK 74119 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 4/24/26, 4:52 PM �First Pride Bingo of 2019 3 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/First-Pride-Bingo-of-2019.html?s... 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 the 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 to relax and enjoy a memorable stay at the Holiday Inn Tulsa City Center. 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 Third Thursdays in the Rainbow Room Thursday, Jan. 17, 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 r 'lit!!:11rwi '• Jr.11m.J.!11•:, m~111. •.• • •.· th'e RaIn •• b OW', Room u.u g11mU lli1SwayS 1n ' ' I I ➔, . . . . •• .. . •' (. · I iIf , i.. • ... I I l!fth - .-. ·~ ' ' - I .' I ' '• ,• .. ' I .: ,. I ' i. .. 111, I u.;. I ' • John Hawk Ci o-cke'•·, I [' I I Ut I 0 T~e Be~ii:in_i':1~1'~, 1l1t i j'. • ~J c...~- ,, , Pos s1b1ht1es , , ~. , .•.. 1 Lynn ~iggs ,The tre I' 4/24/26, 4:52 PM �First Pride Bingo of 2019 4 of 24 First Pride Bingo of 2019 Saturday, Jan. 19, 6:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/First-Pride-Bingo-of-2019.html?s... ~~ 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 Tulsa Women's March Saturday, Jan. 19, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Guthrie Green 111 E. MB Brady St. Tulsa, Oklahoma 74103 MARCH - ON TULSA- Hundreds of women, girls and the people who support them will converge on downtown Tulsa on Saturday, Jan. 19 for the third annual Women's March on Tulsa to rally for positive change and sustained engagement in intersectional women’s rights, human rights, social and environmental justice, worker’s rights, pay equity, reproductive rights, immigration reform, child care, incarceration rates, gun control, LGBTQ rights and health care for all. The event will also push for voter registration and encourage citizen engagement and activism as a lifelong habit. The Tulsa Women’s March begins with a rally with speakers, singers, spoken word artists, 4/24/26, 4:52 PM �First Pride Bingo of 2019 5 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/First-Pride-Bingo-of-2019.html?s... drumming groups and a community created art installation at Guthrie Green at 111 E. Reconciliation Way, at 11:00 a.m., followed by a march to John Hope Franklin Reconciliation Park for additional speakers. Come early and enjoy and dance to our great womenempowerment playlist, visit vendors and create art! LGBTQ Young Adults at Angry Axe Throwing Club Friday, Jan. 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. New OkEq Helpline! Every Saturday, 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Feeling stuck? Alone? Need a supportive, listening ear? Make Saturday your self-care day with a call to the new OkEq Helpline! This new and improved helpline has affirming staff available every Saturday from 12 a.m. - 8 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 Saturday at 918-938-6537 or 918-938-6538. MLK Parade with OkEq Monday, Jan. 21, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Detroit Avenue & John Hope Franklin Boulevard, Tulsa In celebration of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin 4/24/26, 4:52 PM �First Pride Bingo of 2019 6 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/First-Pride-Bingo-of-2019.html?s... Luther King, Oklahomans for Equality will be part of the 40th Annual MLK Parade on Monday, January 21. Join us and march with the giant rainbow flag! For more information about the parade, contact Jose at jose.vega@okeq.org or (918) 813-8993. ----- Trans Resource Day Saturday, Jan. 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. Organiz d by: First Thursday Art Opening & Exhibit by Mery McNett Thursday, Feb. 7, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 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 the works of Mery McNett, beginning with a reception on Thursday, Feb. 7, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. 4/24/26, 4:52 PM �First Pride Bingo of 2019 7 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/First-Pride-Bingo-of-2019.html?s... Mery is a Tulsa-based artist/animator and a graduate of the University of Tulsa, where she studied painting under Mark Lewis. She has had works shown throughout Oklahoma and other areas. Her work consists of various media, including sculpture, ink, watercolor, oil paintings, video art, etc. “My recent influences have been neurology and all biological and not-yet-understood aspects of the brain," she said. "There have been theories since the beginning of humankind about the brain, such as the influence of an individual's environment to the chemistry of the brain. In the present day, we know more about the cellular and chemistry of the brain, but many questions remain unanswered. "I have also been influenced by the imagery of the physical brain, the human figure, and incorporating portraits, showing humanity behind biological matter," Mery said. “The mystery and biology of the brain; how are memories stored and retrieved? What exactly are emotions, intelligence, and imagination? How do neurons store information? What is consciousness? All of this is what drives my passion for my current body of work.” “My work with watercolor/ink and foam sculptures all come from a fascination with microscopic organic matter, most recently, the cells that make up the brain. I find the way watercolor/ink media, when used with certain techniques like wet on wet technique, can be fluid in movement, creating images reminiscent of cells we see in biological studies, such as neurons, which my recent work is primarily focused," she said. "These media, when applied with different techniques, such as the one mentioned above, can be unpredictable, and I find that I have only a small amount of control over where the pigments flow and spread. The spray foam I use for the sculpture behaves in a similar manner. I have limited control with the media, but after I apply it to, for example, a mannequin, the final form after it falls and expands is a mystery. The final form is reminiscent of organic form such as the brain as a whole. It is also fastening because the material itself is something that is man-made and does not occur naturally.” www.merymcnett.com A door prize of Mery's work will be presented at the Feb. 7 reception. The show will continue throughout the month. The Tulsa Sappho Sisterhood Thursday, Feb. 7, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 The Tulsa Sappho Sisterhood is an OkEq program for women to share interests and connect. Our purpose is to build a community for women in the Tulsa area. We are an inclusive group for women of all ages and backgrounds who identify as lesbian or queer in any way, including transgender individuals who identify as women. We will strive for a variety of events: picnics, brunches, wine tastings, dinners, bowling, 4/24/26, 4:52 PM �First Pride Bingo of 2019 8 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/First-Pride-Bingo-of-2019.html?s... miniature golf, dancing, camping, hiking, biking, art shows, walks with dogs/dog lovers, game nights, movie nights, BBQs, bonfires, travel, etc. Our first meeting is a happy hour from 6 to 8 p.m. on Feb. 7th at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. 2019 Wild Hearts Ball Silent Disco Friday, Feb. 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, 4:52 PM �First Pride Bingo of 2019 9 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/First-Pride-Bingo-of-2019.html?s... Bohemian Rhapsody Sing-Along Friday, Jan. 18, 7:30 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. Circle Cinema 10 S Lewis Ave. Tulsa, OK 74104 Grab your tightest tank top and leather pants, it’s time to live out your wildest Queen dreams! Starting Friday, Jan. 18, fans will be able to belt out their finest Freddie Mercury impression while watching Rami Malek do the same. If you haven’t seen the film that’s reignited Queen mania, Bohemian Rhapsody chronicles the life and death of the iconic frontman Freddie Mercury. Malek, who won the Golden Globe for Best Actor in a drama, earned critical acclaim for his portrayal of Mercury. Now, for the first time in theatres, you can enjoy the film and sing along to your favorite Queen songs! LGBTQ Leadership Program Applications Sought _, ,, 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~T~~R “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. 4/24/26, 4:52 PM �First Pride Bingo of 2019 10 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/First-Pride-Bingo-of-2019.html?s... “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. Writing Warriors Every Tuesday Starting Feb. 5, 7:00 p.m. 8:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St. 4/24/26, 4:52 PM �First Pride Bingo of 2019 11 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/First-Pride-Bingo-of-2019.html?s... Tulsa, OK 74120 Hosted by published author Amy Romine, our weekly meet-up will include discussion, debating and brainstorming and will get your creative writing juices flowing. Topics will include the kernel idea, building solid plots and characters, blogging, marketing your book on social media and many others. We are looking for all types of writers – novice, published and the “I'm-a-gonna's.” Also, all genres are invited – poets, bloggers, screenwriters, novelists, short story writers, etc. We are all writers and can learn so much from each other. All are welcome. This is not a critique group; this is an educational resource support group. Contact Amy at amyromine@outlook.com for more information or any questions. 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. 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, 4:52 PM �First Pride Bingo of 2019 12 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/First-Pride-Bingo-of-2019.html?s... 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 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 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, 4:52 PM �First Pride Bingo of 2019 13 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/First-Pride-Bingo-of-2019.html?s... ✓ 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 ducted as part of the student researcher· dissertatmn for the i al P-.ycho lo m. cs masculinity, affirmation, and self-conceptualization study 0 • • Join our study for trans individuals who identify on a spectrum of masculinity. 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Email: 51Wl!~iW..l!lII.I Joe & Nancy McDonald Rainbow Library "Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe" This Printz Honor Book is a “tender, honest exploration of identity” ( Publishers Weekly ) that distills lyrical truths about family and friendship. Find this selection and more by visiting the Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library. Aristotle is an angry teen with a brother in prison. Dante is a know-it-all who has an unusual way of looking at the world. When the two meet at the swimming pool, they seem to have nothing in common. But as the loners start spending time together, they discover that they share a special friendship—the kind that changes lives and lasts a lifetime. And it is through this friendship that Ari and Dante will learn the most important truths about themselves and the kind of people they want to be. Equality Center Pride Store 4/24/26, 4:52 PM �First Pride Bingo of 2019 16 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/First-Pride-Bingo-of-2019.html?s... 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, 4:52 PM �First Pride Bingo of 2019 17 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/First-Pride-Bingo-of-2019.html?s... 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, January 17 Dennis R. Neill Equality Center All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members It's Complicated 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 Live Free! Coming Out Workshop 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 4/24/26, 4:52 PM �First Pride Bingo of 2019 18 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/First-Pride-Bingo-of-2019.html?s... 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 ----- . • 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 . LEGAL A10 th, SERVICES OF = OKLAHOMA, INC. Lawyer in the Library March 13th 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. Free Yoga Class at OkEq Mondays 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. 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 r,,,......,, r 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 ~l~ J~ ORGANIZATIONS 4/24/26, 4:52 PM �First Pride Bingo of 2019 19 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/First-Pride-Bingo-of-2019.html?s... 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 Q ' i ; 7 U 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 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 alex.wade@okeq.org 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 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 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 4/24/26, 4:52 PM �First Pride Bingo of 2019 20 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/First-Pride-Bingo-of-2019.html?s... The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. 918.743.2754 for more information. 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 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 2nd & 4th Thursday of each month 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Survivors of Incest Anonymous Every Saturday 12:00 - 2:30 p.m. Children/Siblings of Trans*/NonBinary Individuals Support Group 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. This program is for youth ages 8-18 that have trans* parents or siblings. This 4/24/26, 4:52 PM �First Pride Bingo of 2019 21 of 24 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/First-Pride-Bingo-of-2019.html?s... 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. Inclusion for People with Developmental Disabilities LGBTQ+ History: Interviewees Wanted 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 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 By appointment Art for the Heart: 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. 4/24/26, 4:52 PM �First Pride Bingo of 2019 22 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/First-Pride-Bingo-of-2019.html?s... behaviors while engaging in events within and without the Equality Center. Group sessions will last approximately 2.5 hours, occurring each Saturday @ 1pm. 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 Toby Jenkins Jose Vega 4/24/26, 4:52 PM �First Pride Bingo of 2019 23 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/First-Pride-Bingo-of-2019.html?s... CEO / Executive Director 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 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, 4:52 PM �First Pride Bingo of 2019 24 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/First-Pride-Bingo-of-2019.html?s... 08 4/24/26, 4:52 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/2fa51aa9eb4312bdf2b75481d7d3a728.pdf 28f19a4fd0e7948c240138004e6ba219 PDF Text Text Transgender Resource Fair 1 of 23 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Transgender-Resource-Fair.html?... OkEq Weekly eNews January 21st, 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! Payaoii Rental Properfy B kk p1n1 I ~~~ Let us help you file your 2018 tax returns! Kelly Kirby CPA Certi ed Public Accountant 4/24/26, 4:52 PM �Transgender Resource Fair 2 of 23 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Transgender-Resource-Fair.html?... a professional corporation (918) 747-5466 4815 S Harvard, Ste 205 Tulsa, OK 74135 admin@kkirby.com www.kkirby.com Featuri,11\,g TVt Lbo~ea ux.: Tvie Tax. Tueraprj Dog Proudly serving Oklahoma's LGBTQ community since 1982. Oklahomans for Equality is outraged: Today, in a 5-4 decision, the Supreme Court of the United States has lifted previous injunctions that halted Trump’s transgender military ban. This decision will allow the ban to go into immediate effect as it continues to go through the lower courts. Oklahomans for Equality is outraged by the Supreme Court’s decision and will continue to fight back against the continued assault on transgender Americans. Today, bigotry and ignorance took precedence over our country’s security. Trans Resource Day Saturday, Jan. 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! 4/24/26, 4:52 PM �Transgender Resource Fair 3 of 23 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Transgender-Resource-Fair.html?... 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. Org nized by: Tax receipts for donations made to Oklahomans for Equality in 2018 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 & Exhibit by Mery McNett Thursday, Feb. 7, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 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 the works of Mery McNett, beginning with a reception on Thursday, Feb. 7, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Mery is a Tulsa-based artist/animator and a graduate of the University of Tulsa, where she studied painting under Mark Lewis. She has had works shown throughout Oklahoma and other areas. Her work consists of various media, including sculpture, ink, watercolor, oil paintings, video art, etc. “My recent influences have been neurology and all biological and not-yet-understood aspects of the brain," she said. "There have been theories since the beginning of humankind about the brain, such as the influence of an individual's environment to the chemistry of the brain. In 4/24/26, 4:52 PM �Transgender Resource Fair 4 of 23 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Transgender-Resource-Fair.html?... the present day, we know more about the cellular and chemistry of the brain, but many questions remain unanswered. "I have also been influenced by the imagery of the physical brain, the human figure, and incorporating portraits, showing humanity behind biological matter," Mery said. “The mystery and biology of the brain; how are memories stored and retrieved? What exactly are emotions, intelligence, and imagination? How do neurons store information? What is consciousness? All of this is what drives my passion for my current body of work.” “My work with watercolor/ink and foam sculptures all come from a fascination with microscopic organic matter, most recently, the cells that make up the brain. I find the way watercolor/ink media, when used with certain techniques like wet on wet technique, can be fluid in movement, creating images reminiscent of cells we see in biological studies, such as neurons, which my recent work is primarily focused," she said. "These media, when applied with different techniques, such as the one mentioned above, can be unpredictable, and I find that I have only a small amount of control over where the pigments flow and spread. The spray foam I use for the sculpture behaves in a similar manner. I have limited control with the media, but after I apply it to, for example, a mannequin, the final form after it falls and expands is a mystery. The final form is reminiscent of organic form such as the brain as a whole. It is also fastening because the material itself is something that is man-made and does not occur naturally.” www.merymcnett.com A door prize of Mery's work will be presented at the Feb. 7 reception. The show will continue throughout the month. Writing Warriors Every Tuesday Starting Feb. 5, 7:00 p.m. 8:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 Hosted by published author Amy Romine, our weekly meet-up will include discussion, debating and brainstorming and will get your creative writing juices flowing. Topics will include the kernel idea, building solid plots and characters, blogging, marketing your book on social media and many others. We are looking for all types of writers – novice, published and the “I'm-a-gonna's.” Also, all genres are invited – poets, bloggers, screenwriters, novelists, short story writers, etc. We are all writers and can learn so much from each other. All are welcome. This is not a critique group; this is an educational resource support group. Contact Amy at amyromine@outlook.com for more information or any questions. Gay Men's Dinner Group Tuesday, Feb. 5, 6:30 p.m. Smoke on Cherry Street 4/24/26, 4:52 PM �Transgender Resource Fair 5 of 23 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Transgender-Resource-Fair.html?... 1542 E. 15th St. Tulsa, Oklahoma 74120 Please RSVP by emailing Richard at guysdinetoo@gmail.com . The Tulsa Sappho Sisterhood Thursday, Feb. 7, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 The Tulsa Sappho Sisterhood is an OkEq program for women to share interests and connect. Our purpose is to build a community for women in the Tulsa area. We are an inclusive group for women of all ages and backgrounds who identify as lesbian or queer in any way, including transgender individuals who identify as women. We will strive for a variety of events: picnics, brunches, wine tastings, dinners, bowling, miniature golf, dancing, camping, hiking, biking, art shows, walks with dogs/dog lovers, game nights, movie nights, BBQs, bonfires, travel, etc. Our first meeting is a happy hour from 6 to 8 p.m. on Feb. 7th at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. 2019 Wild Hearts Ball Silent Disco Friday, Feb. 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, 4:52 PM �Transgender Resource Fair 6 of 23 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Transgender-Resource-Fair.html?... Dr. Choate & Dr. Carlozzi Book Signing Tuesday, Feb. 12, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 Purchase the newest book about the transgender community, “Transgender and Gender Diverse Persons: A Handbook for Educators, Service providers, and Families,” edited by two members of the OkEq community, Drs. Al Carlozzi and Kurt Choate! TRANSGENDER AND GENDER DIVERSE PERSONS A Handbook for Service Providers, Educators, and Families 4/24/26, 4:52 PM �Transgender Resource Fair 7 of 23 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Transgender-Resource-Fair.html?... Edited by ALFRED F. CARLOZZI Dr. Carlozzi is a professor of counseling and AND KURT T. CHOATE counseling psychology at Oklahoma State University and director of the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. He Carlozzi is licensed as a psychologist and marital and family therapist in Oklahoma and has maintained a part-time private practice for many years, providing psychological services to transgender and gender diverse clients and their families. Dr. Choate is an associate professor and department chair of psychology and counseling at Northeastern State University in Tahlequah. He is a licensed psychologist, school counselor, and school psychologist for the state of Oklahoma and has long provided mental health services for the LGBTQ+ community at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Equality Business Alliance Mixer Wednesday, Feb. 20, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Fifteenth and Home Furniture and Design Services 1512 E. 15th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 Alycia Williams Therapy is partnering with Fifteenth and Home to sponsor this months Equality Business Alliance Mixer. Visit Alycia Williams Therapy's Website Visit Fifteenth and Home's 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, send an email to jose.vega@okeq.org for more information. E ALITY Business Alliance LGBTQ+ Veteran's Town Hall Friday, Feb. 22, 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 4/24/26, 4:52 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/a7165ceeb0a4ecca7ffbe3766db25119.pdf 5905c656d71d2c9d8f1c511ebf86a507 PDF Text Text OkEq Weekly eNews 1 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-Weekly-eNews.html?soid=... OkEq Weekly eNews January 30th, 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! Payaoii Rental Properfy B kk p1n1 I ~~~ Let us help you file your 2018 tax returns! Kelly Kirby CPA Certi ed Public Accountant 4/24/26, 4:53 PM �OkEq Weekly eNews 2 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-Weekly-eNews.html?soid=... a professional corporation (918) 747-5466 4815 S Harvard, Ste 205 Tulsa, OK 74135 admin@kkirby.com www.kkirby.com Featuri,11\,g TVt Lbo~ea ux.: Tvie Tax. Tueraprj Dog Proudly serving Oklahoma's LGBTQ community since 1982. All About Pride 2019 Saturday, Feb. 2, 7:00 p.m. Lynn Riggs Black Box Theater 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 4/24/26, 4:53 PM �OkEq Weekly eNews 3 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-Weekly-eNews.html?soid=... Sat. Feb. 2qd Deqqis Tl Neill Equality Ceqter 7PM LGBT Women's Network: February Happy Hour Monday, Feb. 4, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Lefty's on Greenwood 10 N. Greenwood Ave. Suite A Tulsa, OK 74120 Join us on Greenwood for the February LGBT Women’s network! We’re excited to have met so many amazing women this year. Join us for a drink and some apps provided by Lefty’s! Follow the LGBT Women's Network on Facebook to stay up to date on all upcoming events. fl'GBT ff1i111e11 Network First Thursday Art Opening & Exhibit by Mery McNett Thursday, Feb. 7, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 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 the works of Mery McNett, beginning with a reception on Thursday, Feb. 7, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Mery is a Tulsa-based artist/animator and a graduate of the University of Tulsa, where she studied painting under Mark Lewis. She has had works shown throughout Oklahoma and other areas. Her work consists of various media, including sculpture, ink, watercolor, oil paintings, video art, etc. “My recent influences have been neurology and all biological and not-yet-understood aspects of the brain," she said. "There have been theories since the beginning of humankind about the brain, such as the influence of an individual's environment to the chemistry of the brain. In 4/24/26, 4:53 PM �OkEq Weekly eNews 4 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-Weekly-eNews.html?soid=... the present day, we know more about the cellular and chemistry of the brain, but many questions remain unanswered. "I have also been influenced by the imagery of the physical brain, the human figure, and incorporating portraits, showing humanity behind biological matter," Mery said. “The mystery and biology of the brain; how are memories stored and retrieved? What exactly are emotions, intelligence, and imagination? How do neurons store information? What is consciousness? All of this is what drives my passion for my current body of work.” “My work with watercolor/ink and foam sculptures all come from a fascination with microscopic organic matter, most recently, the cells that make up the brain. I find the way watercolor/ink media, when used with certain techniques like wet on wet technique, can be fluid in movement, creating images reminiscent of cells we see in biological studies, such as neurons, which my recent work is primarily focused," she said. "These media, when applied with different techniques, such as the one mentioned above, can be unpredictable, and I find that I have only a small amount of control over where the pigments flow and spread. The spray foam I use for the sculpture behaves in a similar manner. I have limited control with the media, but after I apply it to, for example, a mannequin, the final form after it falls and expands is a mystery. The final form is reminiscent of organic form such as the brain as a whole. It is also fastening because the material itself is something that is man-made and does not occur naturally.” www.merymcnett.com A door prize of Mery's work will be presented at the Feb. 7 reception. The show will continue throughout the month. Oklahomans for Equality is outraged: Today, in a 5-4 decision, the Supreme Court of the United States has lifted previous injunctions that halted Trump’s transgender military ban. This decision will allow the ban to go into immediate effect as it continues to go through the lower courts. Oklahomans for Equality is outraged by the Supreme Court’s decision and will continue to fight back against the continued assault on transgender Americans. Today, bigotry and ignorance took precedence over our country’s security. Tax receipts for donations made to Oklahomans for Equality in 2018 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 . 4/24/26, 4:53 PM �OkEq Weekly eNews 5 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-Weekly-eNews.html?soid=... Writing Warriors Every Tuesday Starting Feb. 5, 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 Hosted by published author Amy Romine, our weekly meet-up will include discussion, debating and brainstorming and will get your creative writing juices flowing. Topics will include the kernel idea, building solid plots and characters, blogging, marketing your book on social media and many others. We are looking for all types of writers – novice, published and the “I'm-a-gonna's.” Also, all genres are invited – poets, bloggers, screenwriters, novelists, short story writers, etc. We are all writers and can learn so much from each other. All are welcome. This is not a critique group; this is an educational resource support group. Contact Amy at amyromine@outlook.com for more information or any questions. Gay Men's Dinner Group Tuesday, Feb. 5, 6:30 p.m. Smoke on Cherry Street 1542 E. 15th St. Tulsa, Oklahoma 74120 Please RSVP by emailing Richard at guysdinetoo@gmail.com . The Tulsa Sappho Sisterhood Thursday, Feb. 7, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 The Tulsa Sappho Sisterhood is an OkEq program for women to share interests and connect. Our purpose is to build a community for women in the Tulsa area. We are an inclusive group for women of all ages and backgrounds who identify as lesbian or queer in any way, including transgender individuals who identify as women. We will strive for a variety of events: picnics, brunches, wine tastings, dinners, bowling, miniature golf, dancing, camping, hiking, biking, art shows, walks with dogs/dog lovers, game nights, movie nights, BBQs, bonfires, travel, etc. Our first meeting is a happy hour from 6 to 8 p.m. on Feb. 7th at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. 4/24/26, 4:53 PM �OkEq Weekly eNews 6 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-Weekly-eNews.html?soid=... 2019 Wild Hearts Ball Silent Disco Friday, Feb. 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, 4:53 PM �OkEq Weekly eNews 7 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-Weekly-eNews.html?soid=... ~ efe~'(ua'</J. ~ti,. 201~ 7pm ~ J)--- (ft... dfa,LlJfUCULOL eantet: 6! 1 • J - J 4th. lJt. oul!la._ tJ'I(_ 741RO Dr. Choate & Dr. Carlozzi Book Signing Tuesday, Feb. 12, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 Purchase the newest book about the transgender community, “Transgender and Gender Diverse Persons: A Handbook for Educators, Service providers, and Families,” edited by two members of the OkEq community, Drs. Al Carlozzi and Kurt Choate! TRANSGENDER AND GENDER DIVERSE PERSONS A Handbook for Service Providers, Educators, and Families Dr. Carlozzi is a professor of counseling and counseling psychology at Oklahoma State University and director of the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. He Carlozzi is licensed as a psychologist and marital and family therapist in Oklahoma and has maintained a part-time private practice for many years, providing psychological services to transgender and gender diverse clients and their families. Dr. Choate is an associate professor and department chair of psychology and counseling at Northeastern State University in Tahlequah. He is a licensed psychologist, school counselor, and school psychologist for the state of Oklahoma and has long provided mental health services for the LGBTQ+ community at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Equality Business Alliance Mixer Wednesday, Feb. 20, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Fifteenth and Home Furniture and Design Services 1512 E. 15th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 Alycia Williams Therapy is partnering with Fifteenth and Home to sponsor this months Equality Business Alliance Mixer. Visit Alycia Williams Therapy's Website Visit Fifteenth and Home's Website The Equality Business Alliance networking mixers are terrific venues for you to meet 4/24/26, 4:53 PM �OkEq Weekly eNews 8 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-Weekly-eNews.html?soid=... 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 Third Thursdays in the Rainbow Room Thursday, Feb. 21, 8:00 p.m. Lynn Riggs Black Box Theater 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 4/24/26, 4:53 PM �OkEq Weekly eNews 9 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-Weekly-eNews.html?soid=... LGBTQ+ Veteran's Town Hall Friday, Feb. 22, 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 All LGBTQ+ Veterans are invited to join OKEQ and Tulsa's Veteran's organization for a town hall meeting at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Any questions please email Jose.vega@okeq.org Tulsa's Interracial Social Connections Movie Night Friday, Feb. 22, 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. 11th 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! February Pride Bingo Saturday, Feb. 23, 6:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 ~~ p T U L S A '• Tulsa Pride Bingo is the best bingo ever, and it always sells out, so reserve your spot now! The beautiful and glamorous Nicole Carrington 4/24/26, 4:53 PM �OkEq Weekly eNews 10 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-Weekly-eNews.html?soid=... 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 Ladies Social Club Second Friday of the Month, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 Follow the Ladies Social Club on Facebook to stay up to date on all upcoming events. LADIES SOCIAL CLUB LSC hosts monthly-ish social meetups for Tulsa-area women and provides a chance to make friends & develop a great support network online in our Facebook group . We schedule different activities each month and try to offer something for everyone. Single. married . LGBTQ+. ally. young in body. young at heart. nonbinary . dog lovers. cat lovers - all are welcome! for meetup info & online community, join our Facebook group! OkEq Ladies Social Club all LGBTQ+ wom:._ally welcome Tulsa Metro Softball League Knock the dust off your softball bat and get ready for a fun season of softball with Tulsa Metro Softball League! 4/24/26, 4:53 PM �OkEq Weekly eNews 11 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-Weekly-eNews.html?soid=... Sign-up information will be coming soon for our 2019 Spring softball season. The league is open to anyone, regardless of skill level, who wants to come out and have a good time! If you are joining by yourself, we can find a team for you and if you have a group, you can start your own team! Before the start of the season, we will schedule a play-day to get to know one another and to answer any questions. If you have any questions please let us know: email: tmslcommissioner@yahoo.com or visit our Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/Tulsasoftball/ Tulsa Metro Softball League is dedicated to the promotion of amateur softball for all persons regardless of age, race, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or national origin, with special emphasis placed on the participation of members of the Gay Community of the Tulsa Metro Area. LGBTQ Leadership Program Applications Sought _, ,, 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~T~-H~R “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. 4/24/26, 4:53 PM �OkEq Weekly eNews 12 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-Weekly-eNews.html?soid=... 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, 4:53 PM �OkEq Weekly eNews 13 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-Weekly-eNews.html?soid=... 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! PERSONALITY ASSESSMENT IN AN UNDERSERVED POPULATION "' •• 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! 4/24/26, 4:53 PM �OkEq Weekly eNews 14 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-Weekly-eNews.html?soid=... 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-br nt utulsa.ed Cell Phone: 330 322-2442 his be1 niv cted as part of the student researcher's dissertation for the i al P'sycholo m. scs masculinity, affirmation, and self-conceptualization study 0 • • Join our study for trans individuals who identify on a spectrum of masculinity. R 0 T BE COHPENSATED FOR YOUR TIHE Please contact projectmascseumich.edu with any questions 4/24/26, 4:53 PM �OkEq Weekly eNews 15 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-Weekly-eNews.html?soid=... Are you a man who is living in a non-urban area of the Midwest who is currently taking Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP/Truvada)? We are seeking men who are --.-.-----""'.'.'-7:'.'I _ __ currently talcing 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? 4/24/26, 4:53 PM �OkEq Weekly eNews 16 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-Weekly-eNews.html?soid=... 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 CONTACT US TODAY (312) 899-6195 textmessagetherapy@gmail.com This project has been reviewed by Iha SIUC H' man Subjects Committee. Questions concerning yOLW righ s as a participant in his research may be addressed o Iha Comm ee Ch • peraon. Office of SponSOO!d Projec s Administra ion, SIUC, Calbondale, IL 62901-4 709. Phone: (618) 453---4533. Email: = ~ = Joe & Nancy McDonald Rainbow Library "They Both Die at the End" On September 5, a little after midnight, DeathCast calls Mateo Torrez and Rufus Emeterio to give them some bad news: They’re going to die today. Mateo and Rufus are total strangers, but, for different reasons, they’re both looking to make a new friend on their End Day. The good news: There’s an app for that. It’s called the Last Friend, and through it, Rufus and Mateo are about to meet up for one last great adventure—to live a lifetime in a single day. N•w York Tim,s Best selling Author ADAM SILVERA Find this selection and more by visiting the Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library. In the tradition of Before I Fall and If I Stay , They Both Die at the End is a tour de force from acclaimed author Adam Silvera, whose debut, More Happy Than Not, the New York Times called “profound.” 4/24/26, 4:53 PM �OkEq Weekly eNews 17 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-Weekly-eNews.html?soid=... Equality Center Pride Store 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 4/24/26, 4:53 PM �OkEq Weekly eNews 18 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-Weekly-eNews.html?soid=... structure and can be reached at 918-928-2809 or Sara@UnityTulsa.com ---- Regularly Scheduled Programming OkEq Board Meeting Monthly Meeting Thursday, Feb. 21 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members 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 A10 th, SERVICES OF = OKLAHOMA, INC. Lawyer in the 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 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 4/24/26, 4:53 PM �OkEq Weekly eNews 19 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-Weekly-eNews.html?soid=... Library February 13th 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. OkEq event calendar at http://www.okeq.org/ event-calendar.html . 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. sage Advocacy& Services for LGBTElders 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 Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) Recovery and Sobriety Group meets every Monday at the Tulsa Area 4/24/26, 4:53 PM �OkEq Weekly eNews 20 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-Weekly-eNews.html?soid=... We refuse to be invisible SAGE Tulsa Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm 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 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. 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 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 Tulsa Writers, Ink. Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm 1st & 3rd Saturday of each month 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Join old friends and make new friends as you play An LGBT inclusive group of writers providing 4/24/26, 4:53 PM �OkEq Weekly eNews 21 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-Weekly-eNews.html?soid=... some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno 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. 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 Trans*/NonBinary Individuals Art is more than just pictures on the wall. Art helps people express themselves, find 4/24/26, 4:53 PM �OkEq Weekly eNews 22 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-Weekly-eNews.html?soid=... 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. 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 be added to the existing archive. Please contact Ely at burgesej@nsuok.edu to set up your appointment. 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, 4:53 PM �OkEq Weekly eNews 23 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-Weekly-eNews.html?soid=... 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 Toby Jenkins CEO / Executive Director Jose Vega Program Director Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org Jose.Vega@OkEq.org 4/24/26, 4:53 PM �OkEq Weekly eNews 24 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-Weekly-eNews.html?soid=... 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 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, 4:53 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/f6c60faa9f30131d88ec37b592e7d8ab.pdf d2f5803f169ac7072d8aa981bbac25a5 PDF Text Text Wild Hearts Silent Disco this Friday 1 of 23 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Wild-Hearts-Silent-Disco-this-Fri... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews February 5th, 2019 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! }7ayaoii Rental Properfy B okk ping 0-~C>i • 4/24/26, 4:54 PM �Wild Hearts Silent Disco this Friday 2 of 23 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Wild-Hearts-Silent-Disco-this-Fri... Kelly Kirby CPA Certified Public Accountant a professional corporation (918) 747-5466 4815 S Harvard, Ste 205 Tulsa, OK 74135 admin@kkirby.com www.kkirby.com Featuri.V\,g Tui.bode~ux: The T~x Ther~pt, Dog Proudly serving Oklahoma's LGBTQ community since 1982. First Thursday Art Opening & Exhibit by Mery McNett Thursday, Feb. 7, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 The February Oklahomans for Equality showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center will feature the works of Mery McNett, beginning with a reception on Thursday, Feb. 7, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Mery is a Tulsa-based artist/animator and a graduate of the University of Tulsa, where she studied painting under Mark Lewis. She has had works shown throughout Oklahoma and other areas. Her work consists of various media, including sculpture, ink, watercolor, oil paintings, video art, etc. “My recent influences have been neurology and all biological and not-yet-understood aspects 4/24/26, 4:54 PM �Wild Hearts Silent Disco this Friday 3 of 23 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Wild-Hearts-Silent-Disco-this-Fri... of the brain," she said. "There have been theories since the beginning of humankind about the brain, such as the influence of an individual's environment to the chemistry of the brain. In the present day, we know more about the cellular and chemistry of the brain, but many questions remain unanswered. "I have also been influenced by the imagery of the physical brain, the human figure, and incorporating portraits, showing humanity behind biological matter," Mery said. “The mystery and biology of the brain; how are memories stored and retrieved? What exactly are emotions, intelligence, and imagination? How do neurons store information? What is consciousness? All of this is what drives my passion for my current body of work.” “My work with watercolor/ink and foam sculptures all come from a fascination with microscopic organic matter, most recently, the cells that make up the brain. I find the way watercolor/ink media, when used with certain techniques like wet on wet technique, can be fluid in movement, creating images reminiscent of cells we see in biological studies, such as neurons, which my recent work is primarily focused," she said. "These media, when applied with different techniques, such as the one mentioned above, can be unpredictable, and I find that I have only a small amount of control over where the pigments flow and spread. The spray foam I use for the sculpture behaves in a similar manner. I have limited control with the media, but after I apply it to, for example, a mannequin, the final form after it falls and expands is a mystery. The final form is reminiscent of organic form such as the brain as a whole. It is also fastening because the material itself is something that is man-made and does not occur naturally.” www.merymcnett.com A door prize of Mery's work will be presented at the Feb. 7 reception. The show will continue throughout the month. 2019 Wild Hearts Ball Silent Disco Friday, Feb. 8, 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street 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-torent 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 4/24/26, 4:54 PM �Wild Hearts Silent Disco this Friday 4 of 23 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Wild-Hearts-Silent-Disco-this-Fri... e ua pm and observe the Silent Shuffle. J)uuw cit. (/tail/J'iu.alita, fente't Come celebrate the 18th annual Wild Hearts Ball Silent 627 4th. lft. ou.l!a., (}9(74720 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! J Tax receipts for donations made to Oklahomans for Equality in 2018 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 . 2019 Legislative Session Thus far in the 2019 legislative session, there have been no anti-LGBTQ bills up for a vote. There are, however, six bills proposed that are supportive of the LGBTQ community. Please contact the state representatives who have sponsored these bills to show your appreciation. Please visit our website for information on which representatives to contact and where they can be reached. Click here to go to website The Tulsa Sappho Sisterhood Thursday, Feb. 7, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 The Tulsa Sappho Sisterhood is an OkEq program for women to share interests and connect. Our purpose 4/24/26, 4:54 PM �Wild Hearts Silent Disco this Friday 5 of 23 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Wild-Hearts-Silent-Disco-this-Fri... is to build a community for women in the Tulsa area. We are an inclusive group for women of all ages and backgrounds who identify as lesbian or queer in any way, including transgender individuals who identify as women. We will strive for a variety of events: picnics, brunches, wine tastings, dinners, bowling, miniature golf, dancing, camping, hiking, biking, art shows, walks with dogs/dog lovers, game nights, movie nights, BBQs, bonfires, travel, etc. Our first meeting is a happy hour from 6 to 8 p.m. on Feb. 7th at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Dr. Choate & Dr. Carlozzi Book Signing Tuesday, Feb. 12, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Purchase the newest book about the transgender community, “Transgender and Gender Diverse Persons: A Handbook for Educators, Service providers, and Families,” edited by two members of the OkEq community, Drs. Al Carlozzi and Kurt Choate! TRANSGENDER AND GENDER DIVERSE PERSONS A Handbook for Service Providers, Educators, and Families Dr. Carlozzi is a professor of counseling and counseling psychology at Oklahoma State University and director of the OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center. He is licensed as a psychologist and marital and family therapist in Oklahoma and has maintained a part-time private practice for many years, providing psychological services to transgender and gender diverse clients and their families. Dr. Choate is an associate professor and department chair of psychology and counseling at Northeastern State University in Tahlequah. He is a licensed psychologist, school counselor, and school psychologist for the state of Oklahoma and has long provided mental health services for the LGBTQ+ community at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. SAGE Program for Older Adults Tuesday, Feb. 19, 10:00 a.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 East 4th Street, Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 I n honor of Black History Month, SAGE will host retired state Sen. Judy Eason McIntyre, who has spent a lifetime in public service. As a social worker, educator, school board member and state lawmaker, she defined a generation of black activists and public servants. In 2004, she was the only state legislator from Tulsa to vote against the ban on same-sex marriage, becoming 4/24/26, 4:54 PM �Wild Hearts Silent Disco this Friday 6 of 23 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Wild-Hearts-Silent-Disco-this-Fri... a hero for the LGBTQ community. In 2013, Judy received OkEq's Legislative Ally award at the Equality Gala. Equality Business Alliance Mixer Wednesday, Feb. 20, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Fifteenth and Home Furniture and Design Services 1512 E. 15th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 Alycia Williams Therapy is partnering with Fifteenth and Home to sponsor this month's Equality Business Alliance Mixer. Visit Alycia Williams Therapy's Website Visit Fifteenth and Home's 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, send an email to jose.vega@okeq.org - - - - - for more information. E ALITY Business All,ance Third Thursdays in the Rainbow Room Thursday, Feb. 21, 8:00 p.m. Lynn Riggs Black Box Theater 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 4/24/26, 4:54 PM �Wild Hearts Silent Disco this Friday 7 of 23 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Wild-Hearts-Silent-Disco-this-Fri... LGBTQ+ Veterans Town Hall Friday, Feb. 22, 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 All LGBTQ+ Veterans are invited to join OKEQ and Tulsa's Veteran's organization for a town hall meeting at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Any questions please email Jose.vega@okeq.org Tulsa's Interracial Social Connections Movie Night Friday, Feb. 22, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street 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. 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! 4/24/26, 4:54 PM �Wild Hearts Silent Disco this Friday 8 of 23 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Wild-Hearts-Silent-Disco-this-Fri... February Pride Bingo Saturday, Feb. 23, 6:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 ~ p . T U L S A •• 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 Writing Warriors Every Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Hosted by published author Amy Romine, our weekly meet-up will include discussion, debating and brainstorming and will get your creative writing juices flowing. Topics will include the kernel idea, building solid plots and characters, blogging, marketing your book on social media and many others. We are looking for all types of writers – novice, published and the “I'm-a-gonna's.” Also, all genres are invited – poets, bloggers, screenwriters, novelists, short story writers, etc. We are all writers and can learn so much from each other. All are welcome. This is not a critique group; this is an educational resource support group. Contact Amy at amyromine@outlook.com for more information or any questions. Ladies Social Club Second Friday of the Month, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Follow the Ladies Social Club on Facebook to stay up to date on all upcoming events. 4/24/26, 4:54 PM �Wild Hearts Silent Disco this Friday 9 of 23 LADIES SOCIAL CLUB https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Wild-Hearts-Silent-Disco-this-Fri... LSC hosts monthly-ish social meetups for Tulsa-area women and provides a chance to make friends & develop a great support network online in our Facebook group . We schedule different activities each month and try to offer something for everyone. Single, married , LGBTQ +, ally , young in body. young at heart. nonbinary , dog lovers. cat lovers - all are welcome! for meetup info & on line community, join our facebook group! OkEq Ladies Social Club :111 LGBTQ+ wome~ ally welcome Tulsa Metro Softball League Knock the dust off your softball bat and get ready for a fun season of softball with Tulsa Metro Softball League! Sign-up information will be coming soon for our 2019 Spring softball season. The league is open to anyone, regardless of skill level, who wants to come out and have a good time! If you are joining by yourself, we can find a team for you and if you have a group, you can start your own team! Before the start of the season, we will schedule a play-day to get to know one another and to answer any questions. If you have any questions please let us know: email: tmslcommissioner@yahoo.com or visit our Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/Tulsasoftball/ Tulsa Metro Softball League is dedicated to the promotion of amateur softball for all persons regardless of age, race, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or national origin, with special emphasis placed on the participation of members of the Gay Community of the Tulsa Metro Area. 4/24/26, 4:54 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/28da5b1918d9353eb228288c685ff11b.pdf 96acc854ac642e4dcc490789d290ce63 PDF Text Text OkEq Weekly eNews February 14, 2019 1 of 23 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-Weekly-eNews-February-1... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews February 14th, 2019 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! Payaoii Rental Properfy k ping 4/24/26, 4:54 PM �OkEq Weekly eNews February 14, 2019 2 of 23 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-Weekly-eNews-February-1... Kelly Kirby CPA Certified Public Accountant a professional corporation (918) 747-5466 4815 S Harvard, Ste 205 Tulsa, OK 74135 admin@kkirby.com www.kkirby.com Featuri,11\,g TVt Lbo~ea ux.: Tvie Tax. Tueraprj Dog Proudly serving Oklahoma's LGBTQ community since 1982. SAGE Program for Older Adults Tuesday, Feb. 19, 10:00 a.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 East 4th Street, Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 I n honor of Black History Month, SAGE will host retired state Sen. Judy Eason McIntyre, who has spent a lifetime in public service. As a social worker, educator, school board member and state lawmaker, she defined a generation of black activists and public servants. In 2004, she was the only state legislator from Tulsa to vote against the ban on same-sex marriage, becoming a hero for the LGBTQ community. In 2013, Judy received OkEq's Legislative Ally award at the Equality Gala. Equality Business Alliance Mixer Wednesday, Feb. 20, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. 4/24/26, 4:54 PM �OkEq Weekly eNews February 14, 2019 3 of 23 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-Weekly-eNews-February-1... Fifteenth and Home Furniture and Design Services 1512 E. 15th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 Alycia Williams Therapy is partnering with Fifteenth and Home to sponsor this month's Equality Business Alliance Mixer. Visit Alycia Williams Therapy's Website Visit Fifteenth and Home's 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, send an email to jose.vega@okeq.org for more information. ----- E ALITY Business Alliance Third Thursdays in the Rainbow Room Thursday, Feb. 21, 8:00 p.m. Lynn Riggs Black Box Theater 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 4/24/26, 4:54 PM �OkEq Weekly eNews February 14, 2019 4 of 23 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-Weekly-eNews-February-1... LGBTQ+ Veterans Town Hall Friday, Feb. 22, 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 All LGBTQ+ veterans are invited to join OkEq and Tulsa's veterans organization for a town hall meeting at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Please email Jose Vega at jose.vega@okeq.org - - - - with any questions. Tulsa's Interracial Social Connections Movie Night Friday, Feb. 22, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street 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. 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! February Pride Bingo Saturday, Feb. 23, 6:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center ~,. p T U L S A '• 4/24/26, 4:54 PM �OkEq Weekly eNews February 14, 2019 5 of 23 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-Weekly-eNews-February-1... 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 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 Tax receipts for donations made to Oklahomans for Equality in 2018 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 . 2019 Legislative Session Thus far in the 2019 legislative session, there have been no anti-LGBTQ bills up for a vote. There are, however, six bills proposed that are supportive of the LGBTQ community. Please contact the state representatives who have sponsored these bills to show your appreciation. Please visit our website for information on which representatives to contact and where they can be reached. Click here to go to website 4/24/26, 4:54 PM �OkEq Weekly eNews February 14, 2019 6 of 23 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-Weekly-eNews-February-1... Writing Warriors Every Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Hosted by published author Amy Romine, our weekly meet-up will include discussion, debating and brainstorming and will get your creative writing juices flowing. Topics will include the kernel idea, building solid plots and characters, blogging, marketing your book on social media and many others. We are looking for all types of writers – novice, published and the “I'm-a-gonna's.” Also, all genres are invited – poets, bloggers, screenwriters, novelists, short story writers, etc. We are all writers and can learn so much from each other. All are welcome. This is not a critique group; this is an educational resource support group. Contact Amy at amyromine@outlook.com for more information or any questions. Ladies Social Club Second Friday of the Month, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Follow the Ladies Social Club on Facebook to stay up to date on all upcoming events. LADIES SOCIAL CLUB LSC hosts monthly-ish social meetups for Tulsa-area women and provides a chance to make friends & develop a great support network online in our Facebook group . We schedule different activities each month and try to offer something for everyone. Single. married. LGBTQ+. ally. young in body. young at heart. nonbinary. dog lovers. cat lovers - all are welcome! for meetup info & online community, join our facebook group! OkEq Ladies Social Club all LGBTQ+ wom! ally welcome 4/24/26, 4:54 PM �OkEq Weekly eNews February 14, 2019 7 of 23 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OkEq-Weekly-eNews-February-1... Tulsa Metro Softball League Knock the dust off your softball bat and get ready for a fun season of softball with Tulsa Metro Softball League! 2019 Spring Season starts March 24th! Click here to register Tulsa Metro Softball League is dedicated to the promotion of amateur softball for all persons regardless of age, race, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or national origin, with special emphasis placed on the participation of members of the Gay Community of the Tulsa Metro Area. Pride Night at ONEOK Field Saturday, May 18, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. ONEOK Field 201 N. Elgin Ave. Tulsa, OK 74120 oklahomans for equality FUNDRAISER NIGHT AT ONEOK FIELD Saturday May 18 2019 Portion of Tickets to Support Oklahomans for Equality Purchase Tickets via: https: / /groupmatics.events/event/OKEQ AIDS Quilt Narratives Wanted The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center and Jeremy Stevens, program director of the Orbit 4/24/26, 4:54 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/99da4d9dca8e77726c51ca67c3a06302.pdf 16b4fe85dc0b3342e060f36e9cb51513 PDF Text Text Everybody Counts and We Count on Everybody 1 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Everybody-Counts-and-We-Count... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews February 19th, 2019 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! }7ayaoii Rental Properfy B okk ping 0-~C>i • 4/24/26, 4:55 PM �Everybody Counts and We Count on Everybody 2 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Everybody-Counts-and-We-Count... Kelly Kirby CPA Certified Public Accountant a professional corporation (918) 747-5466 4815 S Harvard, Ste 205 Tulsa, OK 74135 admin@kkirby.com www.kkirby.com Featuri.V\,g Tui.bode~ux: The T~x Ther~pt, Dog Proudly serving Oklahoma's LGBTQ community since 1982. 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. Equality Business Alliance Mixer Wednesday, Feb. 20, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Fifteenth and Home Furniture and Design Services 1512 E. 15th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 Alycia Williams Therapy is partnering with Fifteenth and Home to sponsor this month's Equality Business Alliance Mixer. 4/24/26, 4:55 PM �Everybody Counts and We Count on Everybody 3 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Everybody-Counts-and-We-Count... Visit Alycia Williams Therapy's Website Visit Fifteenth and Home's 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, send an email to jose.vega@okeq.org - - - - - for more information. E ALITY Business Alliance Third Thursdays in the Rainbow Room Thursday, Feb. 21, 8:00 p.m. Lynn Riggs Black Box Theater 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 4/24/26, 4:55 PM �Everybody Counts and We Count on Everybody 4 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Everybody-Counts-and-We-Count... LGBTQ+ Veterans Town Hall Friday, Feb. 22, 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 All LGBTQ+ veterans are invited to join OkEq and Tulsa's veterans organization for a town hall meeting at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Please email Jose Vega at jose.vega@okeq.org - - - - - with any questions. Tulsa's Interracial Social Connections Movie Night Friday, Feb. 22, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street 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. 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! February Pride Bingo Saturday, Feb. 23, 6:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 ~~ p T U L S A '• 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 @ the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 4/24/26, 4:55 PM �Everybody Counts and We Count on Everybody 5 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Everybody-Counts-and-We-Count... Rainbow Granny and Trailer Trash Teresa to join her for our Bingo bash! $20 for general admission $30 Adult Beverage admission, includes 3 drink tickets $225 Table for 8 people which includes open bar for your table LGBT Women's Network March Happy Hour Monday, March 4, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Open Container 502 E 3rd St Unit 39 Tulsa, Oklahoma 74120 Join us at the Open Container for our March Meetup! Come & Go happy hour for Tulsa women who identify as LGBTQ+. Allies are welcome! If you would like to recommend a happy hour location, just send us a message! We’re interested in visiting all LGBT-friendly locations! Tulsa Metro Softball League Knock the dust off your softball bat and get ready for a fun season of softball with Tulsa Metro Softball League! 2019 Spring Season starts March 24th! Click here to register Tulsa Metro Softball League is dedicated to the promotion of amateur softball for all persons regardless of age, race, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or national origin, with special emphasis placed on the participation of members of the Gay Community of the Tulsa Metro Area. 4/24/26, 4:55 PM �Everybody Counts and We Count on Everybody 6 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Everybody-Counts-and-We-Count... Tax receipts for donations made to Oklahomans for Equality in 2018 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 . 2019 Legislative Session Thus far in the 2019 legislative session, there have been no anti-LGBTQ bills up for a vote. There are, however, six bills proposed that are supportive of the LGBTQ community. Please contact the state representatives who have sponsored these bills to show your appreciation. Please visit our website for information on which representatives to contact and where they can be reached. Click here to go to website 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 4/24/26, 4:55 PM �Everybody Counts and We Count on Everybody 7 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Everybody-Counts-and-We-Count... Equality Program Director Jose Vega at (918) 743-4297 or jose.vega@okeq.org . Writing Warriors Every Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Hosted by published author Amy Romine, our weekly meet-up will include discussion, debating and brainstorming and will get your creative writing juices flowing. Topics will include the kernel idea, building solid plots and characters, blogging, marketing your book on social media and many others. We are looking for all types of writers – novice, published and the “I'm-a-gonna's.” Also, all genres are invited – poets, bloggers, screenwriters, novelists, short story writers, etc. We are all writers and can learn so much from each other. All are welcome. This is not a critique group; this is an educational resource support group. Contact Amy at amyromine@outlook.com for more information or any questions. Ladies Social Club Second Friday of the Month, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Follow the Ladies Social Club on Facebook to stay up to date on all upcoming events. LADIES SOCIAL CLUB LSC hosts monthly-ish social meetups for Tulsa-area women and provides a chance to make friends & develop a great support network online in our Facebook group . We schedule different activities each month and try to offer something for everyone. Single. married . LGBTQ +. ally. young in body. young at heart. nonbinary , dog lovers. cat lovers - all are welcome! for meetup info & on line community, join our facebook group! OkEq Ladies Social Club all LGBTQ+ wome~ ally welcome 4/24/26, 4:55 PM �Everybody Counts and We Count on Everybody 8 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Everybody-Counts-and-We-Count... Council Oak Men's Chorale Tuesday, Feb. 26, 7:00 p.m. Fellowship Congregational Church 2900 S. Harvard Ave. Tulsa, OK 74114 coun lo ko Grateful Day Foundation: 2nd Annual Chili Cook-Off Saturday, March 9, 6:00 p.m. Tulsa Eagle 1338 E. 3rd St. Tulsa, OK 74120 Please contact Michael James at Michael.E.James@aa.com for a registration form. ~·ratef u •..v :1 .r , Yl teoiu1u,a .t10 , ,c,r n a:\' .J Saturday, March 9 1h , 2019 Set-up - 5:00pm Judging - 5:30pm Public Tasting - 6:00pm Corporate, Peo les 4/24/26, 4:55 PM �Everybody Counts and We Count on Everybody 9 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Everybody-Counts-and-We-Count... Pride Night at ONEOK Field Saturday, May 18, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. ONEOK Field 201 N. Elgin Ave. Tulsa, OK 74120 • oklahomans for equality FUNDRAISER NIGHT AT ONEOK FIELD Saturday May 18, 2019 Portion of Tickets to Support Oklahomans for Equality Purchase Tickets via: https: / /groupmatics.events/event/OKEQ Lesbian Cinema Series Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center 3000 General Pershing Blvd. Oklahoma City, OK 73107 4/24/26, 4:55 PM �Everybody Counts and We Count on Everybody 10 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Everybody-Counts-and-We-Count... 4/24/26, 4:55 PM �Everybody Counts and We Count on Everybody 11 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Everybody-Counts-and-We-Count... Enrollment in adventures is easy! Call one of the centers listed below to start today, or visit The Orbit Initiative on Facebook to access the online enrollment form. All adventures are FREE and OPEN to the public! Reed Park Community Center Ellen Ochoa Elementary 4233 S Yukon Ave Tulsa, OK 74107 918-591-4307 12000 E 31st Street Tulsa, OK 74146 918-357-4330 (Two Saturdays/month): Movement and acting class: 10 am-12 pm (Two Saturdays/month): Acting class: 1oam-12pm Movement class: 1oam-12pm Hicks Park Community Center East Side Senior Center 3443 S Mingo Road Tulsa, OK 74146 918-669-6355 1427 S Indianapolis Ave Tulsa, OK 74112 918-744-6760 (Two Saturdays/month): (Every Wednesday): lmprov/acting class: 2:10pm-3:10pm Movement class: 1oam-1pm Art class: 1oam-1pm Acting class: 1oam-1pm Dennis R Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th Street Tulsa, OK 74120 918-743-4297 (Two Saturdays/month): Acting class: 1pm-3pm The Greenwood Cultural Center 822 N Greenwood Ave Tulsa, OK 74120 91 8-596-1020 z --i C ::::0 m Latimer-Cooksey Arts and Cultural Foundation Solid Foundation Preparatory Academy V) 4025 N. Hartford Ave Tulsa, OK 74106 918-406-7783 (Two Saturdays/month): Acting class: 2-4 pm Movement class: 2-4 pm -I -< PUBLIC. ·, NOlt,.lNf lUAll DESIGN (Two Saturdays/month): Acting class: 11am-1pm 4/24/26, 4:55 PM �Everybody Counts and We Count on Everybody 12 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Everybody-Counts-and-We-Count... Calling Ill Cr-eQt~ve Folks! It's time to let your inner designer SHINE! The Little Blue House needs artists, designers, and all potential artist ·/desiger to enter a fa ·hion de ·ign competition. All c ntc tant will de ign and n tru t wearable fashion items 0 T OF O D M . We will i ue each participant 200 condoms for use in the project. Final fashion show design will be pre ented in a FASHION HOW fundraiser on April 6, 2019 at CONDOMA IA! Email Linda for more info and/or to r gister: linda-davi @utul a.edu. Vi it our website for additional information: LittleBlueHou eAtTU.org/ pecialEvent , ~ 1'111 a 1hi dress i made entirely out of condom ! little blue houH 4/24/26, 4:55 PM �Everybody Counts and We Count on Everybody 13 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Everybody-Counts-and-We-Count... Rose Gold Piece Of Mind FAlr"' Barbarian Crafter Time and Pressure Heel Turn The Tooth Ballista Omission Constraint Transgression Primitive Rage Life Force New Heart Undervalued ••*All proceeds to benefit Oklahomans For Equality•*• 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! PERSONALITY ASSESSMENT IN AN UNDERSERVED POPULATION 4/24/26, 4:55 PM �Everybody Counts and We Count on Everybody 14 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Everybody-Counts-and-We-Count... WE NEED YOUR HELP!!! The transgender community is traditionally underserved when it comes to mental health. A dditionally, the fiel d 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 ac the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center from 4-6pm and 7-9pm every Wednesday. le involves filling out questionnaires on a computer or paper and will take app roximately 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 This study t bemg conducted as part of the student researcher's dissertatton for the niversit ofTulsa's ' lini al Psycho lob'Y Pro ram. Are you a man who is living in a non-urban area of the Midwest who is currently taking Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP/Truvada)? 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 pre¢, indiana.edu 4/24/26, 4:55 PM �Everybody Counts and We Count on Everybody 15 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Everybody-Counts-and-We-Count... Are you: • 18 years of age or older • Aman (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 /2lys 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 CONTACT US TODAY 4/24/26, 4:55 PM �Everybody Counts and We Count on Everybody 16 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Everybody-Counts-and-We-Count... (312) 899-6195 textmessagetherapy@gmail.com This project has been reviewed by the SIUC Ht.Iman Su~ Committee. Questions concerning YlllS righls as a participant in lhis research may be ad~essed lo the Committee Chawperaon. Office of SponSOn!d Projects Adnwlislra ion, SIUC, Cillbondale, IL 62901-4 709. Phone: (618) 453-4533. Email: l>IWICl!.ll,I~= Joe & Nancy McDonald Rainbow Library " Transgender and Gender TRANSGENDER AND GENDER DIVERSE PERSONS A Handbook for Service Providers, Educators, and Families Find this selection and more by visiting the Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library. Diverse Persons: A Handbook for Service Providers, Educators, and Families " by Dr. Al Carlozzi and Dr. Kurt Choate Transgender and Gender Diverse Persons offers mental health professionals and other caregivers information and best practices for working with transgender and gender diverse persons and their families. In each chapter, experts from a variety of fields provide an accessible introduction to medical, legal, educational, and spiritual care for transgender and gender diverse adults and youth within a range of contexts, including communities and schools in urban and nonurban settings. Appendices include helpful suggestions for online resources, as well as additional reading for practitioners, clients, and their families. With rich examples and personal narratives woven throughout, this is an essential reference for mental health professionals, as well as other service providers, educators, and family members seeking to address the needs of transgender and gender diverse persons in an up-to-date, inclusive manner. Equality Center Pride Store 4/24/26, 4:55 PM �Everybody Counts and We Count on Everybody 17 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Everybody-Counts-and-We-Count... The OkEq Pride Store now has TwoSpirit Pride Flags! 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 -- Regularly Scheduled Programming 4/24/26, 4:55 PM �Everybody Counts and We Count on Everybody 18 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Everybody-Counts-and-We-Count... OkEq Board Meeting Monthly Meeting Thursday, Feb. 21 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members 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 Wednesday, Feb. 13th 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 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 4/24/26, 4:55 PM �Everybody Counts and We Count on Everybody 19 of 24 child support), landlord/ tenant disputes, estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment is necessary. https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Everybody-Counts-and-We-Count... 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. Sa~e 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 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 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 4/24/26, 4:55 PM �Everybody Counts and We Count on Everybody 20 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Everybody-Counts-and-We-Count... 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. over. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Visit the website for more information. stevendubois@cox.net 918.592.0088 Intimate Partner Violence & Sexual Assault Survivor Support Group 2nd & 4th Thursday of each month 6:30 - 8:30 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 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 4/24/26, 4:55 PM �Everybody Counts and We Count on Everybody 21 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Everybody-Counts-and-We-Count... child), who want to become survivors and thrivers. For more information, visit siawso.org 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. 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 Neurodiversity Social Group Saturday, March 9th 6:00 p.m. 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 4/24/26, 4:55 PM �Everybody Counts and We Count on Everybody 22 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Everybody-Counts-and-We-Count... 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 - 8 pm Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. OkEq Staff 4/24/26, 4:55 PM �Everybody Counts and We Count on Everybody 23 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Everybody-Counts-and-We-Count... 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 Marcia Keesee, Secretary Paul Allen, Treasurer Sheena Grewal, Acting Board Chair Board of Directors Christopher Brecht-Smith, Esq. Darci Hazelwood, D.O. Allison Ikley-Freeman Chris Shoaf Al Triggs Robin VanMeter Will Vaughn Board of Advisors Laura Arrosmith, DO Michael Farr Joann Frizell Andrew Gordon Jack Graham Bob Hanson, PharmD Dale Hogan Denise Reid Justin Ross Jeremy Stevens Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt David Nelson 4/24/26, 4:55 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/70e25c8f693764362db0978a44a009d9.pdf 62a6ef1d8ff772884d3c910baca732f5 PDF Text Text Everybody Counts and We Count on Everybody 1 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Everybody-Counts-and-We-Count... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews March 1st, 2019 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! Payaoii Rental Properfy k ping 4/24/26, 4:56 PM �Everybody Counts and We Count on Everybody 2 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Everybody-Counts-and-We-Count... Kelly Kirby CPA Certified Public Accountant a professional corporation (918) 747-5466 4815 S Harvard, Ste 205 Tulsa, OK 74135 admin@kkirby.com www.kkirby.com Featuri,11\,g TVt Lbo~ea ux.: Tvie Tax. Tueraprj Dog Proudly serving Oklahoma's LGBTQ community since 1982. The Board of Directors have elected new officers: We would like to announce new leadership on the board of Oklahomans for Equality. As a board, we are committed to addressing issues that arise in our community through education and kindness. We are working on continuing education and discussion for those not only within our organization but also our general membership. We'd like to be as diligent and thoughtful as possible, so please be patient with us as we transition into new leadership. The board is working on a town hall to discuss recent events as well as diversity and inclusion within the organization. Our motto for 2019 is, "Everybody counts and we count on everybody." Thank you for your support of OkEq and we look forward to growing together this year! 4/24/26, 4:56 PM �Everybody Counts and We Count on Everybody 3 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Everybody-Counts-and-We-Count... ..... . ' Sheena Grewal President Chris Brecht-Smith, Esq. Vice President Paul Allen Treasurer Marcia LaBooth Keesee Secretary Darci Hazelwood, D.O. Member at Large LGBT Women's Network March Happy Hour Monday, March 4, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Open Container 502 E 3rd St Unit 39 Tulsa, Oklahoma 74120 Join us at the Open Container for our March Meetup! Come & Go happy hour for Tulsa women who identify as LGBTQ+. Allies are welcome! If you would like to recommend a happy hour location, just send us a message! We’re interested in visiting all LGBT-friendly locations! Gay Men's Dinner Group Tuesday, March 5, 6:30 p.m. Saltgrass Steak House 4/24/26, 4:56 PM �Everybody Counts and We Count on Everybody 4 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Everybody-Counts-and-We-Count... 4550 E. Skelly Dr. Tulsa, OK 74135 www.saltgrass.com Please RSVP with Richard at guysdinetoo@gmail.com . First Thursday Art Opening and Exhibit by Scott Taylor and Josh Stout Thursday, March 7, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 The March Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) showcase at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center (621 E. 4th Street in Downtown Tulsa) will feature an exhibit with a combined show, featuring the works of Scott Taylor and Josh Stout. The exhibit begins with a reception on Thursday, March 7th from 6-9pm and continuing throughout the month. Scott Taylor is an author and artist with a passion for emotional health. He is the Executive Creative of Colorpop Art & Design Lab in Tulsa OK. Over the last decade, he has dedicated himself to studying vulnerability, authenticity, empathy and the role of art and creative expression in the healing of trauma. Across the nation, from living rooms to lecture halls, Scott has championed the value of emotional literacy and its application in daily life. Using insights gained from his own study as well as his extensive interviews and focus groups with kids, teens, and adults, he created Jacob & the Cloak, a children’s book that imaginatively addresses the effects of trauma and its struggles. He continues his research, now focusing primarily on helping people gain freedom from their past and access true emotional wellbeing through the power of art. Josh Stout didn’t grow up knowing what type of artist he wanted to be. He came across his talent entirely by chance. Taking his daughter to a local painting class, as a way to connect and engage with one another, he discovered color and form alongside his 10-year-old. “She conjured up these wonderful landscapes and funny little creative themes,” says Josh gleamingly. “I also began to explore; it was a fabulous flow of creative spirit that was virtually untapped in my mind, it seemed.” Almost immediately, the skill that differentiates an artist from a hobbyist became apparent. Each week, the teacher would ask in fascination, “Are you sure you have never painted before?” This encouragement, seemingly trivial at the time, was essential in giving Josh the confidence to take on increasingly more challenging compositions. “The faces... I just loved them from the beginning - painting faces! It came so naturally to sculpt the human face with paint, it was almost scary! I was taught that there are no mistakes in art, but from mistakes is where I learned my greatest attributes. From my mistakes is where my style was born.” His instruction and freedom to create from that little corner of the Red Fork studio in Tulsa, Oklahoma is where Josh Stout uncovered a passion for following his intuition. Painting just happens to be one of its manifestations. Now, fast forward eight years, thirty-nine states, five countries, and countless exhibitions. From alley bashes to live painting venues with tens of thousands of spectators. Auction houses to 4/24/26, 4:56 PM �Everybody Counts and We Count on Everybody 5 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Everybody-Counts-and-We-Count... Gallery receptions, Josh continues to carry one thing everywhere he continues to go... passion to live. Equality Business Alliance Mixer Wednesday, March 20, 6:00 p.m. Physiques by Monique 1314 E. 3rd St. Tulsa, OK 74120 The Tulsa Threat and Physiques by Monique are teaming up to sponsor this months Equality Business Alliance Mixer. The mixer will be held at Physiques by Monique's new location with members of the Tulsa Threat. Visit Physique by Monique's website ----- Follow the Tulsa Threat on 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. February Pride Bingo Saturday, March 23, 6:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street 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 4/24/26, 4:56 PM �Everybody Counts and We Count on Everybody 6 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Everybody-Counts-and-We-Count... 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 Tulsa Metro Softball League Knock the dust off your softball bat and get ready for a fun season of softball with Tulsa Metro Softball League! 2019 Spring Season starts March 24th! Click here to register Tulsa Metro Softball League is dedicated to the promotion of amateur softball for all persons regardless of age, race, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or national origin, with special emphasis placed on the participation of members of the Gay Community of the Tulsa Metro Area. Tax receipts for donations made to Oklahomans for Equality in 2018 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 . 2019 Legislative Session Thus far in the 2019 legislative session, there have been no anti-LGBTQ bills up for a vote. There are, however, six bills proposed that are supportive of the LGBTQ community. Please contact the state representatives who have sponsored these bills to show your appreciation. Please visit our website for information on which representatives to contact and where they can be reached. Click here to go to website 4/24/26, 4:56 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/2a4e57498d1e4d3d322459826e19b0d0.pdf f65ec3f4b89fad382e684daabf44ffca PDF Text Text National LGBTQ+ Health Awareness Month 1 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/National-LGBTQ--Health-Awaren... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews March 5th, 2019 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! Payaoii Rental Properfy k ping 4/24/26, 4:57 PM �National LGBTQ+ Health Awareness Month 2 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/National-LGBTQ--Health-Awaren... Kelly Kirby CPA Certified Public Accountant a professional corporation (918) 747-5466 4815 S Harvard, Ste 205 Tulsa, OK 74135 admin@kkirby.com www.kkirby.com Featuri,11\,g TVt Lbo~ea ux.: Tvie Tax. Tueraprj Dog Proudly serving Oklahoma's LGBTQ community since 1982. 4/24/26, 4:57 PM �National LGBTQ+ Health Awareness Month 3 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/National-LGBTQ--Health-Awaren... 4/24/26, 4:57 PM �National LGBTQ+ Health Awareness Month 4 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/National-LGBTQ--Health-Awaren... First Thursday Art Opening and Exhibit by Scott Taylor and Josh Stout Thursday, March 7, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 The March Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) showcase at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center (621 E. 4th Street in Downtown Tulsa) will feature an exhibit with a combined show, featuring the works of Scott Taylor and Josh Stout. The exhibit begins with a reception on Thursday, March 7th from 6-9pm and continuing throughout the month. Scott Taylor is an author and artist with a passion for emotional health. He is the Executive Creative of Colorpop Art & Design Lab in Tulsa OK. Over the last decade, he has dedicated himself to studying vulnerability, authenticity, empathy and the role of art and creative expression in the healing of trauma. Across the nation, from living rooms to lecture halls, Scott has championed the value of emotional literacy and its application in daily life. Using insights gained from his own study as well as his extensive interviews and focus groups with kids, teens, and adults, he created Jacob & the Cloak, a children’s book that imaginatively addresses the effects of trauma and its struggles. He continues his research, now focusing primarily on helping people gain freedom from their past and access true emotional wellbeing through the power of art. Josh Stout didn’t grow up knowing what type of artist he wanted to be. He came across his talent entirely by chance. Taking his daughter to a local painting class, as a way to connect and engage with one another, he discovered color and form alongside his 10-year-old. “She conjured up these wonderful landscapes and funny little creative themes,” says Josh gleamingly. “I also began to explore; it was a fabulous flow of creative spirit that was virtually untapped in my mind, it seemed.” Almost immediately, the skill that differentiates an artist from a hobbyist became apparent. Each week, the teacher would ask in fascination, “Are you sure you have never painted before?” This encouragement, seemingly trivial at the time, was essential in giving Josh the confidence to take on increasingly more challenging compositions. Equality Business Alliance Mixer Wednesday, March 20, 6:00 p.m. Physiques by Monique 1314 E. 3rd St. Tulsa, OK 74120 The Tulsa Threat and Physiques by Monique are teaming up to sponsor this months Equality Business Alliance Mixer. The mixer will be held at Physiques by Monique's new location with members of the Tulsa Threat. Visit Physique by Monique's website Follow the Tulsa Threat on Facebook 4/24/26, 4:57 PM �National LGBTQ+ Health Awareness Month 5 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/National-LGBTQ--Health-Awaren... 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. March Pride Bingo Saturday, March 23, 6:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 ~,. p T U L S A '• 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 Equality Gala 2019 Saturday, April 27, 6:30 p.m. Cox Business Center 100 Civic Center Tulsa, OK 74103 4/24/26, 4:57 PM �National LGBTQ+ Health Awareness Month 6 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/National-LGBTQ--Health-Awaren... Buy Tickets Here Tulsa Metro Softball League Knock the dust off your softball bat and get ready for a fun season of softball with Tulsa Metro Softball League! 2019 Spring Season starts March 24th! Click here to register Tulsa Metro Softball League is dedicated to the promotion of amateur softball for all persons regardless of age, race, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or national origin, with special emphasis placed on the participation of members of the Gay Community of the Tulsa Metro Area. LGBT Women's Network April Happy Hour Monday, April 1, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. The Local Bison 522 S. Boston Ave. Suite 103 Tulsa, OK 74103 4/24/26, 4:57 PM �National LGBTQ+ Health Awareness Month 7 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/National-LGBTQ--Health-Awaren... Join us at the the Local Bison for our April Meetup! Come & Go happy hour for Tulsa women who identify as LGBTQ+. Allies are welcome! If you would like to recommend a happy hour location, just send us a message! We’re interested in visiting all LGBT-friendly locations! The Board of Directors have elected new officers: We would like to announce new leadership on the board of Oklahomans for Equality. As a board, we are committed to addressing issues that arise in our community through education and kindness. We are working on continuing education and discussion for those not only within our organization but also our general membership. We'd like to be as diligent and thoughtful as possible, so please be patient with us as we transition into new leadership. The board is working on a town hall to discuss recent events as well as diversity and inclusion within the organization. Our motto for 2019 is, "Everybody counts and we count on everybody." Thank you for your support of OkEq and we look forward to growing together this year! Sheena Grewal President Chris Brecht-Smith, Esq. Vice President Marcia LaBooth Keesee Secretary 4/24/26, 4:57 PM �National LGBTQ+ Health Awareness Month 8 of 26 ._... https://myemail.constantcontact.com/National-LGBTQ--Health-Awaren... •~ ?;~ Paul Allen Treasurer Darci Hazelwood, D.O. Member at Large Tax receipts for donations made to Oklahomans for Equality in 2018 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 . 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. Writing Warriors Every Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Hosted by published author Amy Romine, our 4/24/26, 4:57 PM �National LGBTQ+ Health Awareness Month 9 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/National-LGBTQ--Health-Awaren... weekly meet-up will include discussion, debating and brainstorming and will get your creative writing juices flowing. Topics will include the kernel idea, building solid plots and characters, blogging, marketing your book on social media and many others. We are looking for all types of writers – novice, published and the “I'm-a-gonna's.” Also, all genres are invited – poets, bloggers, screenwriters, novelists, short story writers, etc. We are all writers and can learn so much from each other. All are welcome. This is not a critique group; this is an educational resource support group. Contact Amy at amyromine@outlook.com for more information or any questions. Ladies Social Club Second Friday of the Month, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Follow the Ladies Social Club on Facebook to stay up to date on all upcoming events. LADIES SOCIAL CLUB LSC hosts monthly-ish social meetups for Tulsa-area women and provides a chance to make friends & develop a great support network online in our Facebook group . We schedule different activities each month and try to offer something for everyone. Single. married . LGBTQ +. ally. young in body. young at heart. nonbinary . dog lovers. cat lovers - all are welcome! for meetup info & online community, join our Facebook group! OkEq Ladies Social Club all LGBTQ+ wom! ally welcome Grateful Day Foundation: 2nd Annual Chili Cook-Off Saturday, March 9, 6:00 p.m. Tulsa Eagle 4/24/26, 4:57 PM �National LGBTQ+ Health Awareness Month 10 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/National-LGBTQ--Health-Awaren... 1338 E. 3rd St. Tulsa, OK 74120 Please contact Michael James at Michael.E.James@aa.com for a registration form. Pride Night at ONEOK Field Saturday, May 18, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. ONEOK Field 201 N. Elgin Ave. Tulsa, OK 74120 oklahom ns for equality FUNDRAISER NIGHT AT ONEOK FIELD Saturday May 18 2019 Portion ofTickets to Support Oklahomans for Equality Purchase Tickets via: https: / /groupmatics.events/event/OKEQ 4/24/26, 4:57 PM �National LGBTQ+ Health Awareness Month 11 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/National-LGBTQ--Health-Awaren... Lesbian Cinema Series Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center 3000 General Pershing Blvd. Oklahoma City, OK 73107 4/24/26, 4:57 PM �National LGBTQ+ Health Awareness Month 12 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/National-LGBTQ--Health-Awaren... MARCH 9 INTERVIEWS WITH MY NEXT GIRLFRIEND (2002) THE INCREDIBLY TRUE STORY OF TWO GIRLS IN LOVE 11995) APRIL 6 CENTRAL PARK (1994) ALL OVER ME (1997) MAV4 2SECONDS (2003) SURPRISE SHORT FILM MAV25 THE LESBIAN AVENGERS EAT FIRE, TOD (1993) FOllOWED BY PANEL AND INTERACTIVE DISCUSSION P.RESENTED BY HER~AND AT OKlAHOMA CONTEMP.ORARY 4/24/26, 4:57 PM �National LGBTQ+ Health Awareness Month 13 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/National-LGBTQ--Health-Awaren... Enrollment in adventures is easy! Call one of the centers listed below to start today, or visit The Orbit Initiative on Facebook to access the online enrollment form. All adventures are FREE and OPEN to the public! Reed Park Community Center Ellen Ochoa Elementary 4233 S Yukon Ave Tulsa, OK 74107 918-591-4307 {Two Saturdays/month): Movement and acting class: 10 am-12 pm 12000 E 31st Street Tulsa, OK 74146 918-357-4330 {Two Saturdays/month): Acting class: 1Dam-12pm Movement class: 1Dam-12pm Hicks Park Community Center East Side Senior Center 3443 S Mingo Road Tulsa, OK 74146 918-669-6355 {Two Saturdays/month): Movement class: 10am-1 pm Art class: 1oam-1pm Acting class: 1Dam-1pm 1427 S Indianapolis Ave Tulsa, OK 74112 9 18-744-6760 (Every Wednesday) : lmprov/acting class: 2:10pm-3:10pm Dennis R Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th Street Tulsa, OK 74120 9 18-743-4297 {Two Saturdays/month): Acting class: 1pm-3pm The Greenwood Cultural Center 822 Greenwood Ave Tulsa, OK 74120 91 8-596- 1020 {Two Saturdays/month): Acting class: 11am-1pm z --i C ::::0 m Latimer-Cooksey Arts and Cultural Foundation Solid Foundation Preparatory Academy 4025 N. Hartford Ave Tulsa, OK 74106 918-406- 7783 (Two Saturdays/month): Acting class: 2-4 pm Movement class: 2-4 pm (n -I -< PUBLIC. -, .t.n'lf.Wl DESIGN 4/24/26, 4:57 PM �National LGBTQ+ Health Awareness Month 14 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/National-LGBTQ--Health-Awaren... Calling 411 CYeettLve Folks! It's time to let your inner designer SHINE! The Little Blue House need artists, designers, and all potential arti ·t ·/de ·iger • to enter a fa ·hion de ·ign competition. All ntc Lant will de ign and nstru t wearable fashion items T F D M . We will i ue each participant 200 condoms fi ruse in the project. Final fashion show design \ ill be pre ented in a FASHION HOW fundrai er on April 6, 2019 at ONDOMANIA! Email Linda for more info and/or to r gister : linda-davi @utul a.edu. i it our website for additional information : LittleBlueHouseAtTU.org/ pecialEvent f1~ ~- llilllJ rely out of condom ! little blue hour.e TWANG seeks art (literary & visual) from our diverse community of transgender, non-binary & gender non-conforming voices within or with ties to Arkansas, Texas, Oklahoma, Nebraska, Missouri & Kansas. While we are open to submissions that directly speak to your experience as a TGNC friend within these states, we are thrilled to consider any creation on any subject/theme (love poems, glitter-collages, tirades against traffic lights) as long as you identify as a part of the community outlined above. Please submit your work to twanganthology@gmail.com . Submissions are due by May 1, 2019. There is no submission fee. All contributors selected will be paid. AREGION-WIDE STORY SPACE 4/24/26, 4:57 PM �National LGBTQ+ Health Awareness Month 15 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/National-LGBTQ--Health-Awaren... 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 4/24/26, 4:57 PM �National LGBTQ+ Health Awareness Month 16 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/National-LGBTQ--Health-Awaren... 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 ✓ 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 hiss n ducted as part of the student researcher· dissertatmn for the ini al P-.ycho lo m. 4/24/26, 4:57 PM �National LGBTQ+ Health Awareness Month 17 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/National-LGBTQ--Health-Awaren... Are you a man who is living in a non-urban area of the Midwest who is currently taking Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP /Truvada)? 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: I /go.iu.edu /21ys Ever wonder what transgender affirmative therapy is like? 4/24/26, 4:57 PM �National LGBTQ+ Health Awareness Month 18 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/National-LGBTQ--Health-Awaren... 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 CONTACT US TODAY (312) 899-6195 textmessagetherapy@gmail.com This pr~ has been reviewed by the SIUC H man Subjects Committee. Questions concerning ycx. rights as a participant in hrs research may be adchssed o the Comm ee Ch • pen;on. Office of Sponsoced Projects Adnwiistra ion, SIUC, Calbondale, IL 62901-4 709. Phone: (618) 453-4533. Emaa: =~= Joe and Nancy McDonald Library " Transgender and Gender TRANSGENDER AND GENDER DIVERSE PERSONS A Handbook for Service Providers, Educators, and Families Diverse Persons: A Handbook for Service Providers, Educators, and Families " by Dr. Al Carlozzi and Dr. Kurt Choate Transgender and Gender Diverse Persons offers mental health professionals and other caregivers information and best practices for working with transgender and gender diverse persons and their families. In each chapter, experts from a variety of fields provide an accessible introduction to medical, legal, educational, and spiritual care for 4/24/26, 4:57 PM �National LGBTQ+ Health Awareness Month 19 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/National-LGBTQ--Health-Awaren... transgender and gender diverse adults and youth within a range of contexts, including communities and schools in urban and nonurban settings. Appendices include helpful suggestions for online resources, as well as additional reading for practitioners, clients, and their families. With rich examples and personal narratives woven throughout, this is an essential reference for mental health professionals, as well as other service providers, educators, and family members seeking to address the needs of transgender and gender diverse persons in an up-to-date, inclusive manner. Find this selection and more by visiting the Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library. Equality Pride Store The OkEq Pride Store now has Two-Spirit Pride Flags! 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 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 4/24/26, 4:57 PM �National LGBTQ+ Health Awareness Month 20 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/National-LGBTQ--Health-Awaren... 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. 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 ----- Regularly Scheduled Programming OkEq Board Meeting Monthly Meeting Thursday, March 21 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members 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 1st & 3rd Monday of each month 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. "It's Complicated" is an ongoing group for individuals in nontraditional relationships Live Free! Coming Out Workshop 4/24/26, 4:57 PM �National LGBTQ+ Health Awareness Month 21 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/National-LGBTQ--Health-Awaren... more information about Family Ties, email jose.vega@okeq.org ----- . • LEGALAID ~ SERVICES OF = OKLAHOMA, INC. Lawyer in the Library Wednesday, Feb. 13th 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. (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 . 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 Community Yoga classes are open to everyone of all levels. Each class is mindfully crafted to 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 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 4/24/26, 4:57 PM �National LGBTQ+ Health Awareness Month 22 of 26 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 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/National-LGBTQ--Health-Awaren... 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 Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm No Shade for Plus Every Thursday 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. 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 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 Gender Support Program 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 people who are navigating their lives being PLUS. Intimate Partner Violence & Sexual Assault Survivor Support Group 2nd & 4th Thursday of IL ~ II 4/24/26, 4:57 PM �National LGBTQ+ Health Awareness Month 23 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/National-LGBTQ--Health-Awaren... each month 6:30 - 8:30 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 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 Neurodiversity Social Group Saturday, March 9th 6:00 p.m. 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 4/24/26, 4:57 PM �National LGBTQ+ Health Awareness Month 24 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/National-LGBTQ--Health-Awaren... Children/Siblings of Trans*/NonBinary Individuals Support Group interview is required before attending your first meeting. Please contact Amanda at 918-902-4625. 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. 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 - 8 pm Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. OkEq Staff 4/24/26, 4:57 PM �National LGBTQ+ Health Awareness Month 25 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/National-LGBTQ--Health-Awaren... 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 Sheena Grewal - President Chris Brecht-Smith, Esq. - Vice President Marcia LaBooth Keesee - Secretary Paul Allen - Treasurer Darci Hazelwood, D.O. - Member at Large Board of Directors Allison Ikley-Freeman Chris Shoaf Al Triggs Robin VanMeter Will Vaughn Board of Advisors Laura Arrosmith, D.O. Michael Farr Joann Frizell Andrew Gordon Jack Graham Bob Hanson, PharmD Dale Hogan Denise Reid Justin Ross Jeremy Stevens Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt David Nelson 4/24/26, 4:57 PM �National LGBTQ+ Health Awareness Month 26 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/National-LGBTQ--Health-Awaren... Kris Wilmes Visit Our Website View Our Events Contact Us Today Oklahomans for Equality Hours: Mon - Sat 12 a.m. - 9 p.m. | Sun 12 a.m.- 6 p.m. 621 East 4th Street, Tulsa, OK 74120 4/24/26, 4:57 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/9edec5b27dee340285e72aef5ef97e42.pdf cd5b22c8e97383f597218624933ef65d PDF Text Text Get Your Pride Bingo Tickets Now! 1 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-Your-Pride-Bingo-Tickets-No... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews March 13th, 2019 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! Payaoii Rental Properfy k ping 4/24/26, 4:57 PM �Get Your Pride Bingo Tickets Now! 2 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-Your-Pride-Bingo-Tickets-No... Kelly Kirby CPA Certified Public Accountant a professional corporation (918) 747-5466 4815 S Harvard, Ste 205 Tulsa, OK 74135 admin@kkirby.com www.kkirby.com Featuri,11\,g TVt Lbo~ea ux.: Tvie Tax. Tueraprj Dog Proudly serving Oklahoma's LGBTQ community since 1982. 4/24/26, 4:57 PM �Get Your Pride Bingo Tickets Now! https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-Your-Pride-Bingo-Tickets-No.. Equality Business Alliance Mixer Wednesday, March 20, 6:00 p.m. Physiques by Monique 1314 E. 3rd St. Tulsa, OK 74120 The Tulsa Threat and Physiques by Monique are teaming up to sponsor this months Equality Business Alliance Mixer. The mixer will be held at Physiques by Monique's new location with members of the Tulsa Threat. Visit Physique by Monique's website Follow the Tulsa Threat on 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. 3 of 26 4/24/26, 4:57 PM �Get Your Pride Bingo Tickets Now! 4 of 26 March Pride Bingo Saturday, March 23, 6:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-Your-Pride-Bingo-Tickets-No... ~,. p T U L S A '• 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 Third Thursdays in the Rainbow Room Thursday, March 28, 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 4/24/26, 4:57 PM �Get Your Pride Bingo Tickets Now! 5 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-Your-Pride-Bingo-Tickets-No... LGBT Women's Network April Happy Hour Monday, April 1, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. The Local Bison 522 S. Boston Ave. Suite 103 Tulsa, OK 74103 Join us at the the Local Bison for our April Meetup! Come & Go happy hour for Tulsa women who identify as LGBTQ+. Allies are welcome! If you would like to recommend a happy hour location, just send us a message! We’re interested in visiting all LGBT-friendly locations! Disorderly Conduct: A TLGBQ Creative Workshop Series Saturday, April 13th, 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Disorderly conduct is a creative workshop series for the TLGBQ community sponsored by TWANG Anthology. Through partnership with OkEq, we're coming to Tulsa on April 13th! We welcome all TLGBQ folks to join us as we discuss poetry, generate new creative work & share our stories with one another. All experience levels are welcome! Disorderly Conduct will be centering transgender, nonbinary, and gender nonconforming writers in our workshop materials & approach. The workshop itself is open to anyone who is a part of the TLGBQ or TGNC community & will be facilitated by Brody Parrish Craig. Show up with your self, a pen, and whatever stories you need to tell. This is a FREE event, though we ask that you register in advance if you are able. Registration will help us prepare ample workshop materials but if you forget or can't register in advance, please come join us that day anyway! Register online at twanganthology.org or via 'ticket' link below. 4/24/26, 4:57 PM �Get Your Pride Bingo Tickets Now! 6 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-Your-Pride-Bingo-Tickets-No... Equality Gala 2019 Saturday, April 27, 6:30 p.m. Cox Business Center 100 Civic Center Tulsa, OK 74103 Buy Tickets Here 4/24/26, 4:57 PM �Get Your Pride Bingo Tickets Now! 7 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-Your-Pride-Bingo-Tickets-No... Tulsa Metro Softball League Knock the dust off your softball bat and get ready for a fun season of softball with Tulsa Metro Softball League! 2019 Spring Season starts March 24th! Click here to register Tulsa Metro Softball League is dedicated to the promotion of amateur softball for all persons regardless of age, race, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or national origin, with special emphasis placed on the participation of members of the Gay Community of the Tulsa Metro Area. 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. Writing Warriors Every Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Hosted by published author Amy Romine, our 4/24/26, 4:57 PM �Get Your Pride Bingo Tickets Now! 8 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-Your-Pride-Bingo-Tickets-No... weekly meet-up will include discussion, debating and brainstorming and will get your creative writing juices flowing. Topics will include the kernel idea, building solid plots and characters, blogging, marketing your book on social media and many others. We are looking for all types of writers – novice, published and the “I'm-a-gonna's.” Also, all genres are invited – poets, bloggers, screenwriters, novelists, short story writers, etc. We are all writers and can learn so much from each other. All are welcome. This is not a critique group; this is an educational resource support group. Contact Amy at amyromine@outlook.com for more information or any questions. Pride Night at ONEOK Field Saturday, May 18, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. ONEOK Field 201 N. Elgin Ave. Tulsa, OK 74120 okJahomans for equality FUNDRAISER NIGHT AT ONEOK FIELD Saturday May 18 2019 Portion ofTickets to Support Oklahomans for Equality Purchase Tickets via: https: / /groupmatics.events/event/OKEQ 4/24/26, 4:57 PM �Get Your Pride Bingo Tickets Now! 9 of 26 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-Your-Pride-Bingo-Tickets-No... $10 or $5 W/ Prcmcore ticket Walk Up Ticket Sales Only $15 in advance All proceeds to benefit Oklahomans For Equality PR DMC DRE Saturday, May 18th Tulsa, OK crt The Vanguard S20 day of show 2019 • I • Bracemar .RfNT 11FF ! AM Hollow Breath Eniow No X Thanks Valleys Rose Gold Piece Of Mind FAlr~ Barbarian Crafter Time and Pressure Heel Turn The Tooth Ballista Omission Constraint Transgression Primitive Rage Life force New Heart Undervalued *""All proceeds to benefit Oklahomans For Equality"** Lesbian Cinema Series Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center 3000 General Pershing Blvd. Oklahoma City, OK 73107 4/24/26, 4:57 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/5f38280919ba870703dfd58d2f5e4926.pdf 86005f4b544eddcebaff1364801f64e6 PDF Text Text Get Your Pride Bingo Tickets Now! 1 of 27 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-Your-Pride-Bingo-Tickets-No... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews March 18th, 2019 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! Payaoii Rental Properfy k ping 4/24/26, 4:58 PM �Get Your Pride Bingo Tickets Now! 2 of 27 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-Your-Pride-Bingo-Tickets-No... Kelly Kirby CPA Certified Public Accountant a professional corporation (918) 747-5466 4815 S Harvard, Ste 205 Tulsa, OK 74135 admin@kkirby.com www.kkirby.com Featuri,11\,g TVt Lbo~ea ux.: Tvie Tax. Tueraprj Dog Proudly serving Oklahoma's LGBTQ community since 1982. Andrew and Betty Wilmes are sponsoring the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center on March 19 in honor of Kris Wilmes and Dusty Gross' 15th Anniversary. 4/24/26, 4:58 PM �Get Your Pride Bingo Tickets Now! 3 of 27 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-Your-Pride-Bingo-Tickets-No... Happy Anniversary, Kris and Dusty ty!! Sponsor the Center for a Day 4/24/26, 4:58 PM �Get Your Pride Bingo Tickets Now! 4 of 27 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-Your-Pride-Bingo-Tickets-No... Equality Business Alliance Mixer Wednesday, March 20, 6:00 p.m. Physiques by Monique 1314 E. 3rd St. Tulsa, OK 74120 The Tulsa Threat and Physiques by Monique are teaming up to sponsor this months Equality Business Alliance Mixer. The mixer will be held at Physiques by Monique's new location with members of the Tulsa Threat. Visit Physique by Monique's website -- - -- --- ----- Follow the Tulsa Threat on 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. March Pride Bingo Saturday, March 23, 6:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 ~,. p T U L S A '• 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 4/24/26, 4:58 PM �Get Your Pride Bingo Tickets Now! 5 of 27 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-Your-Pride-Bingo-Tickets-No... $20 for general admission $30 Adult Beverage admission, includes 3 drink tickets $225 Table for 8 people which includes open bar for your table Third Thursdays in the Rainbow Room Thursday, March 28, 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Tulsa Ballet Debuts "Tchaikovsky – The Man Behind the Music" March 29 - 31 Tulsa PAC 110 E 2nd St. Tulsa, OK 74103 "As one of the most prolific composers for ballet (The Nutcracker, Swan Lake, The Sleeping Beauty) he struggled in 19th century Russia with his homosexuality. Most history books say that he died of Cholera. But there is also a theory that he was forced to commit suicide by a ''court of honor'' made up of his former classmates, out of fear that his homosexuality would be 4/24/26, 4:58 PM �Get Your Pride Bingo Tickets Now! 6 of 27 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-Your-Pride-Bingo-Tickets-No... exposed." Oklahomans for Equality applauds the Tulsa Ballet's commitment to telling the true stories of LGBTQ+ figures. Buy Your Tickets Here LGBT Women's Network April Happy Hour Monday, April 1, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. The Local Bison 522 S. Boston Ave. Suite 103 Tulsa, OK 74103 Join us at the the Local Bison for our April Meetup! Come & Go happy hour for Tulsa women who identify as LGBTQ+. Allies are welcome! If you would like to recommend a happy hour location, just send us a message! We’re interested in visiting all LGBT-friendly locations! OkEq Town Hall Meeting Tuesday, April 2, 6:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Author and Diversity and Inclusion expert Risha Grant will facilitate a workshop for the membership of Oklahomans for Equality regarding intersectional issues such as sexuality, gender identity, race, religion, culture, and disability. We will also be discussing internal bias, microaggressions, and systemic racism as it relates to these topics. Disorderly Conduct: A TLGBQ Creative Workshop Series 4/24/26, 4:58 PM �Get Your Pride Bingo Tickets Now! 7 of 27 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-Your-Pride-Bingo-Tickets-No... Saturday, April 13, 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Disorderly conduct is a creative workshop series for the TLGBQ community sponsored by TWANG Anthology. Through partnership with OkEq, we're coming to Tulsa on April 13th! We welcome all TLGBQ folks to join us as we discuss poetry, generate new creative work & share our stories with one another. All experience levels are welcome! Disorderly Conduct will be centering transgender, nonbinary, and gender nonconforming writers in our workshop materials & approach. The workshop itself is open to anyone who is a part of the TLGBQ or TGNC community & will be facilitated by Brody Parrish Craig. Show up with your self, a pen, and whatever stories you need to tell. This is a FREE event, though we ask that you register in advance if you are able. Registration will help us prepare ample workshop materials but if you forget or can't register in advance, please come join us that day anyway! Register online at twanganthology.org or via 'ticket' link below. Equality Gala 2019 Saturday, April 27, 6:30 p.m. Cox Business Center 100 Civic Center Tulsa, OK 74103 Buy Tickets Here 4/24/26, 4:58 PM �Get Your Pride Bingo Tickets Now! 8 of 27 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-Your-Pride-Bingo-Tickets-No... Art Call for MOREColor 2019 Submission Deadline: May 3rd Oklahomans for Equality is pleased to announce our call for entries to the 2019 MOREcolor regional juried exhibitions and sale of fine art. Long a tradition to celebrate LGBTQ+ 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 $15 for up to five entries. To Enter: Go to https://morecolor2019.artcall.org/ for online submission of entries. All entries must be made online. Each artist may submit up to 5 original works, which have been created in the last 3 years and have never been shown at any OkEq event. Proposals for performance and installation works should be addressed to Jose Vega at jose.vega@okeq.org , or call for information 918-813-8993. 4/24/26, 4:58 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/90cd7feb65544d47a0a3862917b75275.pdf 896a90ab59c088e2a2e3fed53c3aa932 PDF Text Text Happy New Year 1 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-New-Year.html?soid=110... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews January 2nd, 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! af.R.Oll 4/24/26, 4:50 PM �Happy New Year 2 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-New-Year.html?soid=110... Kelly Kirby CPA Certified Public Accountant a professional corporation (918} 747-5466 4815 S Harvard, Ste 205 Tulsa, OK 74135 admin@kkirby.com www.kkirby.com Fe~turt-V\,g Tvt tbodea ux.: vie ax. vierapkj Dog Proudly serving Oklahoma's LGBTQ community since 1982. 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. 4/24/26, 4:50 PM �Happy New Year 3 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-New-Year.html?soid=110... “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 New OkEq Helpline! Every Sunday, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 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 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. 4/24/26, 4:50 PM �Happy New Year 4 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-New-Year.html?soid=110... 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, 4:50 PM �Happy New Year 5 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-New-Year.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, 4:50 PM �Happy New Year 6 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-New-Year.html?soid=110... ING &QtJEE ID January EBA Meeting Wednesday, January 16, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Holiday Inn 17 W. 7th St. Tulsa, OK 74119 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 the hotel. 4/24/26, 4:50 PM �Happy New Year 7 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-New-Year.html?soid=110... 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 to relax and enjoy a memorable stay at the Holiday Inn Tulsa City Center. 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 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, 4:50 PM �Happy New Year 8 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-New-Year.html?soid=110... 0J ProducNl by Pat l◄ obb, and Ab lt, 0 Ent~rta ,nm~nt l .t . .! . 1 l • ':1. 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 5 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 Trans Resource Day Saturday, January 26, 12:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 4/24/26, 4:50 PM �Happy New Year 9 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-New-Year.html?soid=110... 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, 4:50 PM �Happy New Year 10 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-New-Year.html?soid=110... LGBTQ Leadership Program Applications Sought _, ,, 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~T~~R “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 4/24/26, 4:50 PM �Happy New Year 11 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-New-Year.html?soid=110... 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. Lawyer in the Library Wednesday, January 9, 5:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center • LEGALAID ~ h 4/24/26, 4:50 PM �Happy New Year 12 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-New-Year.html?soid=110... 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 SERVICES OF =-- OKLAHOMA, INC. 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 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, 4:50 PM �Happy New Year 13 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-New-Year.html?soid=110... 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. 4/24/26, 4:50 PM �Happy New Year 14 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-New-Year.html?soid=110... 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 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 4/24/26, 4:50 PM �Happy New Year 15 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-New-Year.html?soid=110... 1n1 ucteo a pan r me sruoem re earcner i al P'lycholog m. ni 01 senanon ror llle cs 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 TAl<E THIS,BRIEF SURVEY TO SEE IF YOU ARE B.IGIBLE RlR TIUS STUDY: t _·\ https·/,/ bi.t ly/2Pi01J'uM 1 ; ;1 • ·; 1 ·• Are you a man who is living in a non-urban area of the Midwest who is currently taking Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP /Truvada)? We are seeking men who are .----.-------"'.".:'I--- ~ ~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 4/24/26, 4:50 PM �Happy New Year 16 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-New-Year.html?soid=110... • 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! 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 4/24/26, 4:50 PM �Happy New Year 17 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-New-Year.html?soid=110... textmessagetherapy@gmail.com This project has been reviewed t>y the SIUC H man Subjecis Committee. Questions concerning ycu righ s as a participant in his research may be addrnssed o the Comm ea Ch • person. Office of SponSOO!CI Projec s Administra ion, SIUC, Calbondale, IL 62901-4 709. Phone: (618) 453-4533. Email: 5111.!waJl,lllillll..llSnL 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 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 4/24/26, 4:50 PM �Happy New Year 18 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-New-Year.html?soid=110... 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 are a part of the LGBTQQIA+ community who experience a range of concerns and 4/24/26, 4:50 PM �Happy New Year 19 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-New-Year.html?soid=110... 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, January 17 Dennis R. Neill Equality Center All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members 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 A10 thi SERVICES OF = OKLAHOMA, INC. Lawyer in the 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/ 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, 4:50 PM �Happy New Year 20 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-New-Year.html?soid=110... Library January 9 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. 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. 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. sage Advocacy& Services for LGBTElders 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 Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) Recovery and Sobriety Group meets Tulsa Area 4/24/26, 4:50 PM �Happy New Year 21 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-New-Year.html?soid=110... We refuse to be invisible SAGE Tulsa Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm 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 individuals. Game Night Saturdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join old friends and make new friends as you play 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. 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 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 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. An LGBT inclusive group 4/24/26, 4:50 PM �Happy New Year 22 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-New-Year.html?soid=110... some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome! Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno 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. 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 Trans*/NonBinary Art is more than just pictures on the wall. Art helps people express 4/24/26, 4:50 PM �Happy New Year 23 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-New-Year.html?soid=110... 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. 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 be added to the existing archive. Please contact Ely at burgesej@nsuok.edu to set up your appointment. 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, 4:50 PM �Happy New Year 24 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-New-Year.html?soid=110... 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 Toby Jenkins CEO / Executive Director Jose Vega Program Director Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org Jose.Vega@OkEq.org 4/24/26, 4:50 PM �Happy New Year 25 of 25 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Happy-New-Year.html?soid=110... 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 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, 4:50 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/1d00d4a1cb56845b60480882a776bb69.pdf e3c97b94d9bf3bebf1ba77c688c5a0c8 PDF Text Text Condomania This Saturday! 1 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Condomania-This-Saturday-.html... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews April 3rd, 2019 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! PafR.Oll Rental Property Bo k pu,g °'~~ 4/24/26, 4:59 PM �Condomania This Saturday! 2 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Condomania-This-Saturday-.html... Kelly Kirby CPA Certified Public Accountant a professional corporation (918) 747-5466 4815 S Harvard, Ste 205 Tulsa, OK 74135 admin@kkirby.com www.kkirby.com Fe~turi.V\,g Tl-1 Lbo~ea ux: Tl-1e Tax Theraptj Dog Proudly serving Oklahoma's LGBTQ community since 1982. Rose Potts sponsored the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center for Transgender Day of Visibility in honor of her son, Kalvin Roberts. 4/24/26, 4:59 PM �Condomania This Saturday! 3 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Condomania-This-Saturday-.html... Sponsor the Center for a Day First Thursday Art Show Thursday, April 4, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street 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 with a combined show titled No Extra Pieces, featuring the works of Aubree Karner and Katie Wheat Pernu, beginning with a reception on Thursday, April 4th from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. and continuing throughout the month. Aubree Karner has lived in Oklahoma her whole life - born and raised in Broken Arrow. From early on she was an art lover and studied it throughout her school years, including majoring in art at the University of Arkansas and receiving her BFA in 2008. She has taught art in some capacity in Tulsa for many years including in museum summer camps at Philbrook Museum and Gilcrease Museum. She currently teaches high school art in Tulsa part time while also pursing her artistic career. Katie Wheat Pernu has spent most of her life teaching others about art. She holds a degree in Art Education from Northern Arizona University and achieved National Board Certification as an art teacher. For over 20 years, Katie was a full-time art teacher who also worked as an artist. In 2015, she embarked upon an important shift by becoming a full-time professional artist who also teaches. Queers for Peers Saturday, April 6th & April 20th, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 4/24/26, 4:59 PM �Condomania This Saturday! 4 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Condomania-This-Saturday-.html... 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Please join us for a free workshop on how to support your LGBTQ+ friends and queer family! We will provide resources, tips, role plays, and other information on how to support others in the community who are struggling with mental health concerns while also taking care of your self. Breakfast will be provided, as well as opportunities to win door prizes and gift cards for participation! The second date will provide a brief review of the April 6th workshop, and provide a follow-up workshop based on feedback and questions from the first session. Click Here to Register for the Workshops It's Complicated OK Saturday, April 6, 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Holiday Inn, City Center 17 W. 7th St. Tulsa, OK 74119 It’s Complicated OK is the brainchild of the Oklahoma Poly Network (OPN) and Unity Tulsa, LLC . The idea for a conference focused solely on nontraditional relationships came from the bi-monthly group, It’s Complicated. It’s Complicated began in December 2017 and has been a great place for discussion of all things outside of the bell curve. It is a therapeutic discussion group for individuals in nontraditional relationships. The group meets at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center every 1st and 3rd Monday. Click Here to Register for the Conference OkEq Night at Laser Quest Saturday, April 6, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Laser Quest 2909 S. Sheridan Rd. Tulsa, OK 74129 Join OkEq for a free night at Laser Quest! Bring your dinner and refreshments as we have the party room booked for our community. First game starts at 6:20 p.m. so get there on time. Wear your rainbow gear and make a team, join us on this quest and get your laser on! Any questions please contact program director Jose Vega at jose.vega@okeq.org or 918-813-8993. 4/24/26, 4:59 PM �Condomania This Saturday! 5 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Condomania-This-Saturday-.html... Condomania Saturday, April 6, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 --- -- -- ---- ---- April 6th/7pt11 '1etu1is R. Neill Equality Ctr tickets: Evettt brite.cot11 lttfo: LittleJlueff ouseAtfU.org ~ Help -------us prot11ote SAFE SEX! ~ /"--. -- ,,,....._ -- - If you are a member of the LGBTQ+ community, we need your input! In 2004, the Tulsa-based “Tulsa Reaches Out” and the Community Service Council conducted a survey of the Tulsa area LGBTQ+ community to help identify important needs. More than 500 individuals responded and many others participated in focus groups, helping advise many agencies and other providers better understand and meet the needs of LGBTQ+ citizens in the area. 4/24/26, 4:59 PM �Condomania This Saturday! 6 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Condomania-This-Saturday-.html... Much has changed since the 2004 survey. To identify today’s needs, Tulsa Reaches Out has engaged OU – Tulsa to undertake a new survey which will aid agencies and organizations in providing services and support to the LGBTQ+ community. This new online survey will be open from April 1 until April 30 th , 2019 . If you are part of the LGBTQ+ community, we strongly encourage you to take 30-40 minutes to complete the online survey by going to the link below or using the QR code to access the survey. While certain demographic information will be collected to aid in the aggregate data analysis, no identifiable information is being requested so responses are anonymous. While most respondents are likely to live in the Tulsa area, the survey is open state wide. The data will be analyzed and a report prepared by OU in July 2019 and disseminated to appropriate organizations for consideration and action. Thank you for your consideration and participation in the survey. Please encourage your LGBTQ+ friends to also participate. If you have any questions, please contact Dennis Neill at dneillok@mac.com or 918-808-1010. Take the Survey April Pride Bingo Saturday, April 13, 6:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 ~,. p T U L S A '• 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 Disorderly Conduct: A TLGBQ Creative Workshop Series Saturday, April 13, 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 4/24/26, 4:59 PM �Condomania This Saturday! 7 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Condomania-This-Saturday-.html... Disorderly conduct is a creative workshop series for the TLGBQ community sponsored by TWANG Anthology. Through partnership with OkEq, we're coming to Tulsa on April 13th! We welcome all TLGBQ folks to join us as we discuss poetry, generate new creative work & share our stories with one another. All experience levels are welcome! Disorderly Conduct will be centering transgender, nonbinary, and gender nonconforming writers in our workshop materials & approach. The workshop itself is open to anyone who is a part of the TLGBQ or TGNC community & will be facilitated by Brody Parrish Craig. Show up with your self, a pen, and whatever stories you need to tell. This is a FREE event, though we ask that you register in advance if you are able. Registration will help us prepare ample workshop materials but if you forget or can't register in advance, please come join us that day anyway! Register Online Here Grateful Day's Annual Community Awards Banquet Pasta Saturday, April 13, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Fellowship Congregational Church UCC 2900 S. Harvard Ave. Tulsa, Oklahoma 74114 Please join us for our Annual Community Awards and Banquet. Each year we celebrate those members of the commUNITY, that help in the progress of HIV support and education. We honor those who help us, help others living with HIV/AIDS. Proceeds from this event and all of our yearly events, help fund the Annual HIV Wellness Retreat. 4/24/26, 4:59 PM �Condomania This Saturday! 8 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Condomania-This-Saturday-.html... Buy Your Tickets Here Tulsa Threat vs Arkansas Wildcats Sunday, April 20, 5:00 p.m. Catoosa High School 2000 S. Cherokee St. Catoosa, OK 74015 The Tulsa Threat are a professional women's American football team based in Tulsa, OK. The Threat plays 11 on 11, NCAArules tackle football against teams nationwide in the Independent Women's Football Alliance (WFA). The team was established in 2011 and completed their first season in the spring of that year. Follow the Tulsa Threat on Facebook Third Thursdays in the Rainbow Room Thomas Farnan-Williams: Heroes and Villians Thursday, April 18, 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 Buy Your Tickets Here 4/24/26, 4:59 PM �Condomania This Saturday! 9 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Condomania-This-Saturday-.html... April EBA Mixer Wednesday, April 17, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Tulsa Opera 1610 S. Boulder Ave. Tulsa, OK 74119 The Tulsa Opera will be hosting the April Equality Business Mixer. Tulsa Opera excels at producing bold, brave, and brilliant, fresh productions of opera classics. We accomplish this by identifying excellent young singers, then pairing them with conductors and stage directors who can improve their artistic talents. The Opera, throughout its history, has articulated the desire of local leaders to create and maintain a world-class city. Tulsa Opera was the first performing arts organization established in Oklahoma. Opera is in Tulsa’s DNA, and communication with our patrons confirms that our community has a robust – and now reinvigorated – commitment to our success. Visit the Tulsa Opera's Website Equality Gala 2019 Saturday, April 27, 6:30 p.m. Cox Business Center 100 Civic Center Tulsa, OK 74103 Tickets and Sponsorships Available 4/24/26, 4:59 PM �Condomania This Saturday! 10 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Condomania-This-Saturday-.html... Art Call for MOREColor 2019 Submission Deadline: May 3rd Oklahomans for Equality is pleased to announce our call for entries to the 2019 MOREcolor regional juried exhibitions and sale of fine art. Long a tradition to celebrate LGBTQ+ 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 $15 for up to five entries. All entries must be made online. Each artist may submit up to 5 original works, which have been created in the last 3 years and have never been shown at any OkEq event. Proposals for performance and installation works should be addressed to Jose Vega at jose.vega@okeq.org , or call for information 918-813-8993. Submit Your Entries Here 4/24/26, 4:59 PM �Condomania This Saturday! 11 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Condomania-This-Saturday-.html... Paws for Pride: Pet Photo Fundraiser Saturday, May 4, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 When was the last time you had your pet professionally photographed? We all know how difficult it can be to capture our fur babies personality (especially if yours like to play as much as ours). American Airlines PRIDE Employee Business Resource Group and Tina McMayo of Tina Franco Photography will be on site at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center to host the 'Paws for Pride' mini photo shoots for you and your fur babies. Pictures are done on a first come, first served basis starting at 9:00 a.m. and going until 5:00 p.m. A donation of $20 or more will get you a quality jpeg file that you and your lovelies can cherish for years to come! Paws for Pride will benefit American Airlines PRIDE Employee Business Resource Group partner organizations: A Friend for a Friend, a local (501c3) here in green country that supports the pets of people living with AIDS/HIV and the Grateful Day Foundation which seeks to fill gaps in Oklahoma’s HIV/AIDS wellness community through collaboration with partner organizations providing transportation to those in need, and hosting an Annual HIV Wellness Retreat. We ask that you please take your pets comfort into consideration. If your fur baby tends to be anxious, aggressive, or territorial, this event may not be the best setting. For the safety of all, please respect and understand your animals comfort level. LGBT Women's Network May Happy Hour Monday, May 6, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Open Container 502 E. 3rd St. Unit 39 Tulsa, Oklahoma 74120 We're going to head over to Open Container again in May with better weather this time, we're sure! Our monthly meetups are come and go gatherings for Tulsa women who identify as LGBTQ+. Allies are always welcome! If you would like to recommend a happy hour location, just send us a message! We’re interested to visit all LGBT-friendly locations! 4/24/26, 4:59 PM �Condomania This Saturday! 12 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Condomania-This-Saturday-.html... fl'GBT Jf'Jj111n1 Network Movie Night with OkEq Bartlesville Friday, May 10, 7:00 p.m. Heritage Theatre Cafe and Pub 306 E. Don Tyler Ave. Dewey, OK 74029 OKEQ-Bartlesville is pleased to announce our first Movie Night! The Bartlesville Film Society is working with us to bring you "Love, Simon" on May 10th at the Heritage Theatre Cafe and Pub in Dewey, Oklahoma. The synopsis for "Love, Simon": Everyone deserves a great love story, but for 17-year-old Simon Spier, it's a little more complicated. He hasn't told his family or friends that he's gay, and he doesn't know the identity of the anonymous classmate that he's fallen for online. Resolving both issues proves hilarious, terrifying and life-changing. The event is open to all ages, but the film is rated PG-13. Please exercise your best judgment. 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 ---- . Pride Night at ONEOK Field Saturday, May 18, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. ONEOK Field 201 N. Elgin Ave. 4/24/26, 4:59 PM �Condomania This Saturday! 13 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Condomania-This-Saturday-.html... Tulsa, OK 74120 oklahomans for equality FUNDRAISER NIGHT AT ONEOK FIELD Saturday May 18 2019 Portion of Tickets to Support Oklahomans for Equality Purchase Tickets via: https: / /groupmatics.events/event/OKEQ 2019 Tulsa Pride Presents Icona Pop! Be there front and center when Icona Pop takes the stage! Limited VIP Meet and Greet Tickets are now on sale! Tickets to the VIP Area gets you right in front of the Main Stage Action all weekend! Don't forget that the VIP tickets get you access to the VIP bar area and a 2019 all access light bracelet. The Pride Festival opens Friday, May 31st at 5:00 p.m. Meet and Greet starts right before they take the stage at 7:00 p.m. Buy Your Tickets Now! Writing Warriors Every Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 4/24/26, 4:59 PM �Condomania This Saturday! 14 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Condomania-This-Saturday-.html... Hosted by published author Amy Romine, our weekly meet-up will include discussion, debating and brainstorming and will get your creative writing juices flowing. Topics will include the kernel idea, building solid plots and characters, blogging, marketing your book on social media and many others. We are looking for all types of writers – novice, published and the “I'm-a-gonna's.” Also, all genres are invited – poets, bloggers, screenwriters, novelists, short story writers, etc. We are all writers and can learn so much from each other. All are welcome. This is not a critique group; this is an educational resource support group. Contact Amy at amyromine@outlook.com for more information or any questions. 4/24/26, 4:59 PM �Condomania This Saturday! 15 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Condomania-This-Saturday-.html... Lesbian Cinema Series Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center 3000 General Pershing Blvd. Oklahoma City, OK 73107 4/24/26, 4:59 PM �Condomania This Saturday! 16 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Condomania-This-Saturday-.html... Enrollment in adventures 1s easy! Call one of the centers listed below to start today, or visit The Orbit Initiative on Facebook to access the online enrollment form. All adventures are FREE and OPEN to the public! Reed Park Community Center Ellen Ochoa Elementary 4233 S Yukon Ave Tulsa, OK 74107 918-591-4307 (Two Saturdays/month): Movement and acting class: 10 am-12 pm 12000 E 31st Street Tulsa, OK 74146 918-357-4330 (Two Saturdays/month}: Acting class: 1Dam-12pm Movement class: 1Dam-12pm Hicks Park Community Center East Side Senior Center 3443 S Mingo Road Tulsa, OK 74146 918-669-6355 (Two Saturdays/month): Movement class: 1oam-1 pm Art class: 1oam-1pm Acting class: 1oam-tpm 1427 S Indianapolis Ave Tulsa, OK 74112 918-744-6760 (Every Wednesday): lmprov/acting class: 2:10pm-3:10pm Dennis R Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th Street Tulsa. OK 74120 918-743-4297 {Two Saturdays/month): Acting class: 1pm-3pm The Greenwood Cultural Center 822 Greenwood Ave Tulsa, OK 74120 91 8-596· 1020 (Two Saturdays/month): Acting class: 11am-1pm C :::a m Latimer-Cooksey Arts and Cultural Foundation Solid Foundation Preparatory Academy 4025 N. Hartford Ave Tulsa, OK 74106 918-406-7783 (Two Saturdays/month): Acting class: 2-4 pm Movement class: 2-4 pm z-, V) ---I -< PUBLIC. WOllaJA/llt.Wl DESIGN TWANG seeks art (literary & visual) from our diverse community of transgender, non-binary & gender non-conforming voices within or with ties to Arkansas, Texas, Oklahoma, Nebraska, Missouri & Kansas. While we are open to submissions that directly speak to your experience as a TGNC friend within these states, we are thrilled to consider any creation on any subject/theme (love poems, glitter-collages, tirades against traffic lights) as long as you identify as a part of the community outlined above. 4/24/26, 4:59 PM �Condomania This Saturday! 17 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Condomania-This-Saturday-.html... Please submit your work to -twanganthology@gmail.com - - . Submissions are due by May 1, 2019. There is no submission fee. All contributors selected will be paid. AREGION-WIDE STORY SPACE 4/24/26, 4:59 PM �Condomania This Saturday! 18 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Condomania-This-Saturday-.html... 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, 4:59 PM �Condomania This Saturday! 19 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Condomania-This-Saturday-.html... 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. 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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 4/24/26, 4:59 PM �Condomania This Saturday! 21 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Condomania-This-Saturday-.html... e compensa e with a $20 Amazon electronic gift card for participating w1 the Midwest and not living in a large city .uuµ. 1 1 5u . .1u.c:uu /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! 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 proji!ct has been reviewed by the SIUC Htiman S u ~ Committee. Questions concerning ylll.W rights as a participant in his research may be addressed o the Comm ee Ch • person. Office of Spon50f8d Projects Adnwlistra ion, SIUC, Calbondale, IL 62901-4 709. Phone: (618) 453-4533. Emaa: =~iD..1..1:!;nL 4/24/26, 4:59 PM �Condomania This Saturday! 22 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Condomania-This-Saturday-.html... Joe and Nancy McDonald Library "Tchaikovsky: A Biography" by Anthony Holden " Tchaikovsky (1840^-93) had a secret: he was Find this selection and more by visiting the Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library. homosexual. He could not live openly and be a public person, which produced a personal conflict that ultimately killed him. Holden concentrates on Tchaikovsky's feelings and relationships. He was a caring man who financially supported many friends and relatives when they were down. His sympathy for and failed relationships with women motivated him to write the Romeo and Juliet and Francesca da Rimini overtures, and his suffering over his isolation from society because of homosexuality found expression in his fourth and sixth symphonies and the opera Eugene Onegin . Death haunted him: his own mortality and the passings of close friends eventuated in some of his most expressive works, especially that sixth symphony, the Pathetique . In conclusion, Holden argues that Tchaikovsky's death was not from cholera, but a suicide by arsenic poisoning, committed on account of indiscretions with the Tsar's nephew. Holden certainly labors over establishing the conflict between Tchaikovsky's private and public personas, but his version of the composer's life seems most authentic." - Alan Hirsch Equality Pride Store The OkEq Pride Store now has Two-Spirit Pride Flags! Be sure to "Like" the OkEq Pride Store Facebook page to keep up with the new items and new sale items 4/24/26, 4:59 PM �Condomania This Saturday! 23 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Condomania-This-Saturday-.html... 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 Regularly Scheduled Programming OkEq Board Meeting Monthly Meeting Thursday, April 18, 7:00 p.m. 4/24/26, 4:59 PM �Condomania This Saturday! 24 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Condomania-This-Saturday-.html... Dennis R. Neill Equality Center All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members 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 = OKLAHOMA, INC. Lawyer in the Library Wednesday, April 10th 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 . 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 3rd Tuesday of each 4/24/26, 4:59 PM �Condomania This Saturday! 25 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Condomania-This-Saturday-.html... 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. sao-e ~~~~:~~! ~~ LGBTElders We refuse to be invisible SAGE Tulsa Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm 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 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. 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, 4:59 PM �Condomania This Saturday! 26 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Condomania-This-Saturday-.html... 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. 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 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. 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 Neurodiversity Social Group Saturday, March 27th 4/24/26, 4:59 PM �Condomania This Saturday! 27 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Condomania-This-Saturday-.html... 6:00 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. 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. 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 H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule Tuesday 4 - 8 pm Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 8 pm Testing provided by H.O.P.E. Testing Check www.okeq.org for testing dates. 4/24/26, 4:59 PM �Condomania This Saturday! 28 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Condomania-This-Saturday-.html... Oklahoma JobLink. OkEq Staff Toby Jenkins CEO / Executive Director Jose Vega Program Director Toby.Jenkins@OkEq.org Jose.Vega@OkEq.org Alex Wade Medical Services Coordinator Tracy Allen Special Projects Tracy.Allen@OkEq.org Alex.Wade@OkEq.org OkEq Board and Trustees Executive Committee Sheena Grewal - President Chris Brecht-Smith, Esq. - Vice President Marcia LaBooth Keesee - Secretary Paul Allen - Treasurer Darci Hazelwood, D.O. - Member at Large Board of Directors Allison Ikley-Freeman Chris Shoaf Al Triggs Robin VanMeter Board of Advisors Laura Arrosmith, D.O. Michael Farr Joann Frizell Andrew Gordon Jack Graham Bob Hanson, PharmD Dale Hogan Denise Reid Justin Ross Jeremy Stevens 4/24/26, 4:59 PM �Condomania This Saturday! 29 of 29 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Condomania-This-Saturday-.html... Will Vaughn 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 12 p.m. - 9 p.m. | Sun 12 p.m.- 6 p.m. 621 East 4th Street, Tulsa, OK 74120 4/24/26, 4:59 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/f8cf6c0ce84d3dcac6fa114b3d56dde3.pdf eadc39b25e62f80589b16ad1b0e96930 PDF Text Text Pride Bingo this Saturday 1 of 27 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Bingo-this-Saturday.html?s... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews April 9th, 2019 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! Pc)fR.Oll Rental Propafy B okk pu,g °'~~ 0 4/24/26, 5:00 PM �Pride Bingo this Saturday 2 of 27 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Bingo-this-Saturday.html?s... Kelly Kirby CPA Certified Public Accountant a professional corporation (918) 747-5466 4815 S Harvard, Ste 205 Tulsa, OK 74135 admin@kkirby.com www.kkirby.com FeQtuyi,V\,g n,tbof1eQu,x: Tue TQ,x TheYQP!1 Dog Proudly serving Oklahoma's LGBTQ community since 1982. Jamie Morton is sponsoring the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center on April 13th in honor of his dad’s birthday. Happy 79th Birthday, James! 4/24/26, 5:00 PM �Pride Bingo this Saturday 3 of 27 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Bingo-this-Saturday.html?s... Sponsor the Center for a Day If you are a member of the LGBTQ+ community, we need your input! In 2004, the Tulsa-based “Tulsa Reaches Out” and the Community Service Council conducted a survey of the Tulsa area LGBTQ+ community to help identify important needs. More than 500 individuals responded and many others participated in focus groups, helping advise many agencies and other providers better understand and meet the needs of LGBTQ+ citizens in the area. Much has changed since the 2004 survey. To identify today’s needs, Tulsa Reaches Out has engaged OU – Tulsa to undertake a new survey which will aid agencies and organizations in providing services and support to the LGBTQ+ community. This new online survey will be open from April 1 until April 30 th , 2019 . If you are part of the LGBTQ+ community, we strongly encourage you to take 30-40 minutes to complete the online survey by going to the link below or using the QR code to access the survey. While certain demographic information will be collected to aid in the aggregate data analysis, no identifiable information is being requested so responses are anonymous. While most respondents are likely to live in the Tulsa area, the survey is open state wide. The data will be analyzed and a report prepared by OU in July 2019 and disseminated to appropriate organizations for consideration and action. Thank you for your consideration and participation in the survey. Please encourage your LGBTQ+ friends to also participate. If you have any questions, please contact Dennis Neill at dneillok@mac.com or 918-808-1010. Take the Survey April Pride Bingo Saturday, April 13, 6:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street p T U L S A ~~ 4/24/26, 5:00 PM �Pride Bingo this Saturday 4 of 27 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Bingo-this-Saturday.html?s... Tulsa, OK 74120 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 Lucia Lucas at Circle Cinema Tuesday, April 16, 5:00 p.m. Circle Cinema 10 S Lewis Ave. Tulsa, OK 74104 Circle Cinema and the Tulsa Office of Film, Music, Arts, and Culture are proud to present an evening with worldrenowned opera singer Lucia Lucas. She will be taking the lead role in Don Giovanni for Tulsa Opera in a landmark performance – the first opera appearance by a trans woman in the United States. The event at Circle will be FREE, with an informal mixer from 5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. followed by a short film about Lucia’s journey. Lucia will take part in a post-film panel with Tulsa Opera Artistic Director Tobias Picker on the significance of the transgender movement in opera and performing arts. April EBA Mixer Wednesday, April 17, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Tulsa Opera 1610 S. Boulder Ave. Tulsa, OK 74119 The Tulsa Opera will be hosting the April Equality Business Mixer. Tulsa Opera excels at producing bold, brave, and brilliant, fresh productions of opera classics. We accomplish this by identifying excellent young singers, then pairing them with conductors and stage directors who can improve their artistic talents. The Opera, throughout its history, has articulated the desire of local leaders to create and maintain a world-class city. Tulsa Opera was the first performing arts organization established in Oklahoma. 4/24/26, 5:00 PM �Pride Bingo this Saturday 5 of 27 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Bingo-this-Saturday.html?s... Opera is in Tulsa’s DNA, and communication with our patrons confirms that our community has a robust – and now reinvigorated – commitment to our success. Visit the Tulsa Opera's Website Third Thursdays in the Rainbow Room Thomas Farnan-Williams: Heroes and Villians Thursday, April 18, 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 Buy Your Tickets Here Equality Gala 2019 Saturday, April 27, 6:30 p.m. Cox Business Center 100 Civic Center Tulsa, OK 74103 4/24/26, 5:00 PM �Pride Bingo this Saturday 6 of 27 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Bingo-this-Saturday.html?s... Tickets and Sponsorships Available Art Call for MOREColor 2019 Submission Deadline: May 3rd Oklahomans for Equality is pleased to announce our call for entries to the 2019 MOREcolor regional juried exhibitions and sale of fine art. Long a tradition to celebrate LGBTQ+ 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 $15 for up to five entries. All entries must be made online. Each artist may submit up to 5 original works, which have been created in the last 3 years and have never been shown at any OkEq event. Proposals for performance and installation works should be addressed to Jose Vega at jose.vega@okeq.org , or call for information 918-813-8993. Submit Your Entries Here 4/24/26, 5:00 PM �Pride Bingo this Saturday 7 of 27 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pride-Bingo-this-Saturday.html?s... Disorderly Conduct: A TLGBQ Creative Workshop Series Saturday, April 13, 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Disorderly conduct is a creative workshop series for the TLGBQ community sponsored by TWANG Anthology. Through partnership with OkEq, we're coming to Tulsa on April 13th! We welcome all TLGBQ folks to join us as we discuss poetry, generate new creative work & share our stories with one another. All experience levels are welcome! Disorderly Conduct will be centering transgender, nonbinary, and gender nonconforming writers in our workshop materials & approach. The workshop itself is open to anyone who is a part of the TLGBQ or TGNC community & will be facilitated by Brody Parrish Craig. Show up with your self, a pen, and whatever stories you need to tell. This is a FREE event, though we ask that you register in advance if you are able. Registration will help us prepare ample workshop materials but if you forget or can't register in advance, please come join us that day anyway! Register Online Here 4/24/26, 5:00 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/fcb3c25e5364e240e65b7f76a8ea2707.pdf e15f7e915e80836aa3cb5775d40c8419 PDF Text Text Third Thursdays in the Rainbow Room 1 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursdays-in-the-Rainbow... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews April 16th, 2019 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! If you are a member of the LGBTQ+ community, we need your input! 4/24/26, 5:00 PM �Third Thursdays in the Rainbow Room 2 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursdays-in-the-Rainbow... In 2004, the Tulsa-based “Tulsa Reaches Out” and the Community Service Council conducted a survey of the Tulsa area LGBTQ+ community to help identify important needs. More than 500 individuals responded and many others participated in focus groups, helping advise many agencies and other providers better understand and meet the needs of LGBTQ+ citizens in the area. Much has changed since the 2004 survey. To identify today’s needs, Tulsa Reaches Out has engaged OU – Tulsa to undertake a new survey which will aid agencies and organizations in providing services and support to the LGBTQ+ community. This new online survey will be open from April 1 until April 30 th , 2019 . If you are part of the LGBTQ+ community, we strongly encourage you to take 30-40 minutes to complete the online survey by going to the link below or using the QR code to access the survey. While certain demographic information will be collected to aid in the aggregate data analysis, no identifiable information is being requested so responses are anonymous. While most respondents are likely to live in the Tulsa area, the survey is open state wide. The data will be analyzed and a report prepared by OU in July 2019 and disseminated to appropriate organizations for consideration and action. Thank you for your consideration and participation in the survey. Please encourage your LGBTQ+ friends to also participate. If you have any questions, please contact Dennis Neill at dneillok@mac.com or 918-808-1010. Take the Survey Lucia Lucas at Circle Cinema Tuesday, April 16, 5:00 p.m. Circle Cinema 10 S Lewis Ave. Tulsa, OK 74104 Circle Cinema and the Tulsa Office of Film, Music, Arts, and Culture are proud to present an evening with worldrenowned opera singer Lucia Lucas. She will be taking the lead role in Don Giovanni for Tulsa Opera in a landmark performance – the first opera appearance by a trans woman in the United States. The event at Circle will be FREE, with an informal mixer from 5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. followed by a short film about Lucia’s journey. Lucia will take part in a post-film panel with Tulsa Opera Artistic Director Tobias Picker on the significance of the transgender movement in opera and performing arts. April EBA Mixer Wednesday, April 17, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Tulsa Opera 4/24/26, 5:00 PM �Third Thursdays in the Rainbow Room 3 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursdays-in-the-Rainbow... 1610 S. Boulder Ave. Tulsa, OK 74119 The Tulsa Opera will be hosting the April Equality Business Mixer. Tulsa Opera excels at producing bold, brave, and brilliant, fresh productions of opera classics. We accomplish this by identifying excellent young singers, then pairing them with conductors and stage directors who can improve their artistic talents. The Opera, throughout its history, has articulated the desire of local leaders to create and maintain a world-class city. Tulsa Opera was the first performing arts organization established in Oklahoma. Opera is in Tulsa’s DNA, and communication with our patrons confirms that our community has a robust – and now reinvigorated – commitment to our success. Visit the Tulsa Opera's Website TULSA @ PERA Third Thursdays in the Rainbow Room Thomas Farnan-Williams: Heroes and Villians Thursday, April 18, 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 Buy Your Tickets Here 4/24/26, 5:00 PM �Third Thursdays in the Rainbow Room 4 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursdays-in-the-Rainbow... Equality Gala 2019 Saturday, April 27, 6:30 p.m. Cox Business Center 100 Civic Center Tulsa, OK 74103 Tickets and Sponsorships Available Art Call for MOREColor 2019 Submission Deadline: May 3rd Oklahomans for Equality is pleased to announce our call for entries to the 2019 MOREcolor regional juried exhibitions and sale of fine art. Long a tradition to celebrate LGBTQ+ 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 4/24/26, 5:00 PM �Third Thursdays in the Rainbow Room 5 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursdays-in-the-Rainbow... entry fee of $15 for up to five entries. All entries must be made online. Each artist may submit up to 5 original works, which have been created in the last 3 years and have never been shown at any OkEq event. Proposals for performance and installation works should be addressed to Jose Vega at jose.vega@okeq.org , or call for information 918-813-8993. Submit Your Entries Here Queers for Peers Saturday, April 20th, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Please join us for a free workshop on how to support your LGBTQ+ friends and queer family! We will provide resources, tips, role plays, and other information on how to support others in the community who are struggling with mental health concerns while also taking care of your self. Breakfast will be provided, as well as opportunities to win door prizes and gift cards for participation! The second date will provide a brief review of the April 6th workshop, and provide a follow-up workshop based on feedback and questions from the first session. Click Here to Register for the Workshops Tulsa Opera's production of Don Giovanni Friday, May 3, 7:30 p.m. AND Sunday, May 5, 2:30 p.m. Tulsa Performing Arts Center 110 E. 2nd St. 4/24/26, 5:00 PM �Third Thursdays in the Rainbow Room 6 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursdays-in-the-Rainbow... Tulsa, OK 74103 Invites you to experience Mozart’s Don Giovanni in a production you will never forget. Female Baritone Lucia Lucas makes her U.S. debut as the first transgender opera singer in the title role of the psychopathic seducer Don Juan. Renowned gay Uruguayan conductor, Maestro Andres Cladera makes his Tulsa Opera debut leading a cast featuring several of today’s finest gay opera singers in starring roles. Don Giovanni combines profound human tragedy and edgy comedy. Have a Friday night preopera glass of wine on us! Purchase a ticket for Friday night and meet at The Mark, The Mayo Hotel’s new wine bar. Show your ticket for a casual mix & mingle from 5:30 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. before the opera! Call Tulsa Opera (918) 587-4811 ext. 100 and ask for the 15% off discount or purchase your tickets with the link below and enter the discount code: LUCIA Buy Your Tickets Here Tulsa Threat vs Arkansas Wildcats Saturday, April 20, 5:00 p.m. Catoosa High School 2000 S. Cherokee St. Catoosa, OK 74015 The Tulsa Threat are a professional women's American football team based in Tulsa, OK. The Threat plays 11 on 11, NCAArules tackle football against teams nationwide in the Independent Women's Football Alliance (WFA). The team was established in 2011 and completed their first season in the spring of that year. Follow the Tulsa Threat on Facebook Paws for Pride: Pet Photo Fundraiser Saturday, May 4, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 When was the last time you had your pet professionally photographed? We all know how difficult it can be to capture our fur babies personality (especially if yours like to play as much as ours). American Airlines PRIDE Employee Business Resource Group and Tina McMayo of Tina Franco Photography will 4/24/26, 5:00 PM �Third Thursdays in the Rainbow Room 7 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursdays-in-the-Rainbow... be on site at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center to host the 'Paws for Pride' mini photo shoots for you and your fur babies. Pictures are done on a first come, first served basis starting at 9:00 a.m. and going until 5:00 p.m. A donation of $20 or more will get you a quality jpeg file that you and your lovelies can cherish for years to come! Paws for Pride will benefit American Airlines PRIDE Employee Business Resource Group partner organizations: A Friend for a Friend, a local (501c3) here in green country that supports the pets of people living with AIDS/HIV and the Grateful Day Foundation which seeks to fill gaps in Oklahoma’s HIV/AIDS wellness community through collaboration with partner organizations providing transportation to those in need, and hosting an Annual HIV Wellness Retreat. We ask that you please take your pets comfort into consideration. If your fur baby tends to be anxious, aggressive, or territorial, this event may not be the best setting. For the safety of all, please respect and understand your animals comfort level. LGBT Women's Network May Happy Hour Monday, May 6, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Open Container 502 E. 3rd St. Unit 39 Tulsa, Oklahoma 74120 4/24/26, 5:00 PM �Third Thursdays in the Rainbow Room 8 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursdays-in-the-Rainbow... We're going to head over to Open Container again in May with better weather this time, we're sure! Our monthly meetups are come and go gatherings for Tulsa women who identify as LGBTQ+. Allies are always welcome! If you would like to recommend a happy hour location, just send us a message! We’re interested to visit all LGBT-friendly locations! fL'GBT WJi111n1 Network Movie Night with OkEq Bartlesville Friday, May 10, 7:00 p.m. Heritage Theatre Cafe and Pub 306 E. Don Tyler Ave. Dewey, OK 74029 OKEQ-Bartlesville is pleased to announce our first Movie Night! The Bartlesville Film Society is working with us to bring you "Love, Simon" on May 10th at the Heritage Theatre Cafe and Pub in Dewey, Oklahoma. The synopsis for "Love, Simon": Everyone deserves a great love story, but for 17-year-old Simon Spier, it's a little more complicated. He hasn't told his family or friends that he's gay, and he doesn't know the identity of the anonymous classmate that he's fallen for online. Resolving both issues proves hilarious, terrifying and life-changing. The event is open to all ages, but the film is rated PG-13. Please exercise your best judgment. 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 G 4/24/26, 5:00 PM �Third Thursdays in the Rainbow Room 9 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursdays-in-the-Rainbow... 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 . ~,. May Pride Bingo T U L S A' • Saturday, May 11, 6:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 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 Pride Night at ONEOK Field Saturday, May 18, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. ONEOK Field 201 N. Elgin Ave. Tulsa, OK 74120 oklahomans for equality FUNDRAISER NIGHT AT ONEOK FIELD Saturday May 18 2019 Portion of Tickets to Support Oklahomans for Equality Purchase Tickets via: 4/24/26, 5:00 PM �Third Thursdays in the Rainbow Room 10 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursdays-in-the-Rainbow... lll.l.J,I:)• I I ~I UUjJII IQl.l\..:).C'YC'l ll.::)/ C'YC'lll./ Vr\t::.\.{ 2019 Tulsa Pride Presents Icona Pop! Be there front and center when Icona Pop takes the stage! Limited VIP Meet and Greet Tickets are now on sale! Tickets to the VIP Area gets you right in front of the Main Stage Action all weekend! Don't forget that the VIP tickets get you access to the VIP bar area and a 2019 all access light bracelet. The Pride Festival opens Friday, May 31st at 5:00 p.m. Meet and Greet starts right before they take the stage at 7:00 p.m. Buy Your Tickets Now! Writing Warriors Every Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Hosted by published author Amy Romine, our weekly meet-up will include discussion, debating and brainstorming and will get your creative writing juices flowing. Topics will include the kernel idea, building solid plots and characters, blogging, marketing your book on social media and many others. We are looking for all types of writers – novice, published and the “I'm-a-gonna's.” Also, all genres are invited – poets, bloggers, screenwriters, novelists, short story writers, etc. We are all writers and can learn so much from each other. All are welcome. This is not a critique group; this is an educational resource support group. Contact Amy at amyromine@outlook.com for more information or any questions. Friday, May 17th _pft:~: E Tulsa, OK@ Chimera 4/24/26, 5:00 PM �Third Thursdays in the Rainbow Room 11 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursdays-in-the-Rainbow... Enrollment in adventures 1s easy! Call one of the centers listed below to start today, or visit The Orbit Initiative on Facebook to access the online enrollment form. All adventures are FREE and OPEN to the public! Reed Park Community Center Ellen Ochoa Elementary 4/24/26, 5:00 PM �Third Thursdays in the Rainbow Room 12 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursdays-in-the-Rainbow... 4233 S Yukon Ave Tulsa, OK 74107 918-591-4307 (Two Saturdays/month): Movement and acting class: 10 am-12 pm 12000 E 31st Street Tulsa, OK 74146 918-357-4330 (Two Saturdays/month): Acting class: 1Dam-12pm Movement class: 1Dam-12pm Hicks Park Community Center East Side Senior Center 3443 S Mingo Road Tulsa, OK 74146 918-669-6355 (Two Saturdays/month): Movement class: 1oam-1 pm Art class: 1oam-1pm Acting class: 103m-1pm 1427 S Indianapolis Ave Tulsa, OK 74112 9 18-744-6760 (Every Wednesday): lmprov/acting class: 2:10pm-3:10pm Dennis R Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th Street Tulsa, OK 74120 9 18-743-4297 (Two Saturdays/month): Acting class: 1pm-3pm The Greenwood Cultural Center 822 Greenwood Ave Tulsa, OK 74120 91 8-596- 1020 (Two Saturdays/month): Acting class: 11am-1pm L -, C :::a m Latimer-Cooksey Arts and Cultural Foundation Solid Foundation Preparatory Academy 4025 N. Hartford Ave Tulsa, OK 74106 918-406-7783 (Two Saturdays/month): Acting class: 2-4 pm Movement class: 2-4 pm Vl -I -< PUBLIC. DESIGN And don't forget about the al/community production of THE TEMPEST coming in June of 2019I TWANG seeks art (literary & visual) from our diverse community of transgender, non-binary & gender non-conforming voices within or with ties to Arkansas, Texas, Oklahoma, Nebraska, Missouri & Kansas. While we are open to submissions that directly speak to your experience as a TGNC friend within these states, we are thrilled to consider any creation on any subject/theme (love poems, glitter-collages, tirades against traffic lights) as long as you identify as a part of the community outlined above. Please submit your work to twanganthology@gmail.com . Submissions are due by May 1, 2019. There is no submission fee. All contributors selected will be paid. AREGION-WIDE STORY SPACE 4/24/26, 5:00 PM �Third Thursdays in the Rainbow Room 13 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursdays-in-the-Rainbow... Joe and Nancy McDonald Library "Women Together: Portraits of Love, Commitment, and Life" by Mona Holmund & Cyndi Warwick " This new examplar of the photo-book-about- Find this selection and more by visiting the Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library. relationships genre is visually outstanding. Warwick's black-and-white dual portraits of 29 lesbian couples, ranging from teenagers to golden-agers, are beautifully composed, attractively varied in pose and camera placement (from close-up to the opposite end of a room), and often tonally gorgeous. Holmlund's almost-assatisfying, newspaper-style interviews of the couples feature such telling statements as one woman's response to those who ask why it isn't 4/24/26, 5:00 PM �Third Thursdays in the Rainbow Room 14 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursdays-in-the-Rainbow... enough to live as gay couples now live, without the benefits of marriage: "I want the same things they have." That some of the women are famous among lesbians, like pioneer lesbian activists Del Martin and Phyllis Lyon and travel writers Pamela Robin Brandt and Lindsy Van Gelder, and others famous to the general public, like writer Camille Paglia, actress Amanda Bearse, and golf pro Muffin Spencer-Devlin, constitutes another of the book's attractions. " - Ray Olson Equality Pride Store Give your garden a little fairy magic with decorations from 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 PERSONALITY ASSESSMENT 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 tell us about transgender individuals! 4/24/26, 5:00 PM �Third Thursdays in the Rainbow Room 15 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursdays-in-the-Rainbow... YOU AR 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 niv ducted as part of the student researcher· dissertatmn for the i al P-.ycho lo m. 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, 5:00 PM �Third Thursdays in the Rainbow Room 16 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursdays-in-the-Rainbow... If you have any questions, please contact Jordan Westcott ( Westcott@nsuok.edu ) or Dr. Steven Byers ( byerss@nsuok.edu ). 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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 - ------ Regularly Scheduled Programming 4/24/26, 5:00 PM �Third Thursdays in the Rainbow Room 19 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursdays-in-the-Rainbow... OkEq Board Meeting Monthly Meeting Thursday, April 18, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members 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 A10 thi SERVICES OF = OKLAHOMA, INC. Lawyer in the Library Wednesday, April 10th 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Lawyer in the Library is an opportunity to meet with a lawyer about topics such 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 4/24/26, 5:00 PM �Third Thursdays in the Rainbow Room 20 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursdays-in-the-Rainbow... as family law (divorce, paternity, custody and child support), landlord/ tenant disputes, estate planning, and bankruptcy. No appointment is necessary. 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 Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm 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 www.SOSTulsa.org Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. A social organization for 4/24/26, 5:00 PM �Third Thursdays in the Rainbow Room 21 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursdays-in-the-Rainbow... "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. 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 Intimate Partner Violence & Sexual Assault Survivor Support Group 2nd & 4th Thursday of each month 6:30 - 8:30 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 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 4/24/26, 5:00 PM �Third Thursdays in the Rainbow Room 22 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursdays-in-the-Rainbow... Teresa Reno childhood sexual abuse (who are not abusing any child), who want to become survivors and thrivers. For more information, visit siawso.org Neurodiversity Social Group 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. Saturday, March 27th 6:00 p.m. 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. Community Partners health outreach prevention education, Inc. EBA Directory The Equality Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, Workforce Oklahoma H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule Tuesday 4 - 8 pm 4/24/26, 5:00 PM �Third Thursdays in the Rainbow Room 23 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursdays-in-the-Rainbow... ideas, contacts, products and services, and also strengthens and expands our businesses, careers and community. 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. Wednesday 4 - 8 pm Saturday 4 - 8 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 Medical Services Coordinator Tracy Allen Special Projects Tracy.Allen@OkEq.org Alex.Wade@OkEq.org OkEq Board and Trustees Executive Committee Board of Advisors 4/24/26, 5:00 PM �Third Thursdays in the Rainbow Room 24 of 24 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursdays-in-the-Rainbow... Sheena Grewal - President Chris Brecht-Smith, Esq. - Vice President Marcia LaBooth Keesee - Secretary Paul Allen - Treasurer Darci Hazelwood, D.O. - Member at Large Board of Directors Allison Ikley-Freeman Chris Shoaf Al Triggs Robin VanMeter Will Vaughn Visit Our Website Laura Arrosmith, D.O. Michael Farr Joann Frizell Andrew Gordon Jack Graham Bob Hanson, PharmD Dale Hogan Denise Reid Justin Ross Jeremy Stevens Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt David Nelson Kris Wilmes View Our Events Contact Us Today Oklahomans for Equality Hours: Mon - Sat 12 p.m. - 9 p.m. | Sun 12 p.m.- 6 p.m. 621 East 4th Street, Tulsa, OK 74120 4/24/26, 5:00 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/d1a081eb3abb0418d068ac3dc3571b51.pdf 5bd659bd7bd29d5c79a164d9f051ba9b PDF Text Text Thank You for Making the 2019 Equality Gala Great 1 of 23 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thank-You-for-Making-the-2019... OkEq Weekly eNews April 30th, 2019 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! Thank you so much for your generosity at this years Equality Gala! Your donations and support are what make this work possible. Special thanks to our Gala committee: Paul Allen, Dr. Darci Hazelwood, and William Vaughn. Congratulations to our award recipients. 4/24/26, 5:01 PM �Thank You for Making the 2019 Equality Gala Great 2 of 23 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thank-You-for-Making-the-2019... If you are a member of the LGBTQ+ community, we need your input! In 2004, the Tulsa-based “Tulsa Reaches Out” and the Community Service Council conducted a survey of the Tulsa area LGBTQ+ community to help identify important needs. More than 500 individuals responded and many others participated in focus groups, helping advise many agencies and other providers better understand and meet the needs of LGBTQ+ citizens in the area. Much has changed since the 2004 survey. To identify today’s needs, Tulsa Reaches Out has engaged OU – Tulsa to undertake a new survey which will aid agencies and organizations in providing services and support to the LGBTQ+ community. This new online survey will be open from April 1 until April 30 th , 2019 . If you are part of the LGBTQ+ community, we strongly encourage you to take 30-40 minutes to complete the online survey by going to the link below or using the QR code to access the survey. While certain demographic information will be collected to aid in the aggregate data analysis, no identifiable information is being requested so responses are anonymous. While most respondents are likely to live in the Tulsa area, the survey is open state wide. The data will be analyzed and a report prepared by OU in July 2019 and disseminated to appropriate organizations for consideration and action. Thank you for your consideration and participation in the survey. Please encourage your LGBTQ+ friends to also participate. If you have any questions, please contact Dennis Neill at dneillok@mac.com or 918-808-1010. Take the Survey First Thursday Art Show Thursday, May 2, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 The May Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) showcase will feature an exhibit with titled Neon Figures, featuring the works of Hershel Self. The showcase begins with a reception on Thursday, May 2nd at 6:00 p.m. and will stay up throughout the month of May. Hershel Self is a printmaker, photographer, and illustrator - making a living as the Creative Director / co-owner of Mythic Press. In 2009 he received his BFA at 4/24/26, 5:01 PM �Thank You for Making the 2019 Equality Gala Great 3 of 23 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thank-You-for-Making-the-2019... Midwestern State University in printmaking and photography before moving to Oklahoma. While he continues to explore other mediums of art, his subject matter continues to revolve around the human form in either figurative or abstract manners. Neon Figures is a study of sensuality in the human form when reduced to shape and contour. Each piece begins as a figurative work that is simplified to a limited color palette of pinks, cool blues, and purples. The completed pieces of color and outline are then created using either acrylic paints, digital media, or screen printing with composition ranging from traditional to abstract. Art Call for MOREColor 2019 Submission Deadline: May 3rd Oklahomans for Equality is pleased to announce our call for entries to the 2019 MOREcolor regional juried exhibitions and sale of fine art. Long a tradition to celebrate LGBTQ+ 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 $15 for up to five entries. All entries must be made online. Each artist may submit up to 5 original works, which have been created in the last 3 years and have never been shown at any OkEq event. Proposals for performance and installation works should be addressed to Jose Vega at jose.vega@okeq.org , or call for information 918-813-8993. Submit Your Entries Here May Pride Bingo Saturday, May 11, 6:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 4/24/26, 5:01 PM �Thank You for Making the 2019 Equality Gala Great 4 of 23 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thank-You-for-Making-the-2019... 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 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 Third Thursdays in the Rainbow Room Jeremy Stevens in Panicky & Breathless: Songs that Scare the Sh!t Out of Me! Thursday, May 16, 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Buy Your Tickets Here 4/24/26, 5:01 PM �Thank You for Making the 2019 Equality Gala Great 5 of 23 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thank-You-for-Making-the-2019... Tulsa Opera's production of Don Giovanni Friday, May 3, 7:30 p.m. AND Sunday, May 5, 2:30 p.m. Tulsa Performing Arts Center 110 E. 2nd St. Tulsa, OK 74103 Invites you to experience Mozart’s Don Giovanni in a production you will never forget. Female Baritone Lucia Lucas makes her U.S. debut as the first transgender opera singer in the title role of the psychopathic seducer Don Juan. Renowned gay Uruguayan conductor, Maestro Andres Cladera makes his Tulsa Opera debut leading a cast featuring several of today’s finest gay opera singers in starring roles. Don Giovanni combines profound human tragedy and edgy comedy. Have a Friday night preopera glass of wine on us! Purchase a ticket for Friday night and meet at The Mark, The Mayo Hotel’s new wine bar. Show your ticket for a casual mix & mingle from 5:30 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. before the opera! Call Tulsa Opera (918) 587-4811 ext. 100 and ask for the 15% off discount or purchase your tickets with the link below and enter the discount code: LUCIA Buy Your Tickets Here 2019 Tulsa Pride Presents Icona Pop! Be there front and center when Icona Pop takes the stage! Limited VIP Meet and Greet Tickets are now on sale! Tickets to the VIP Area gets you right in front of the Main Stage Action all weekend! Don't forget that the VIP tickets get you access to the VIP bar area and a 2019 all access light bracelet. The Pride Festival opens Friday, May 31st at 5:00 p.m. Meet and Greet starts right before they take the stage at 7:00 p.m. Buy Your Tickets Now! 4/24/26, 5:01 PM �Thank You for Making the 2019 Equality Gala Great 6 of 23 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thank-You-for-Making-the-2019... LGBT Women's Network May Happy Hour Monday, May 6, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Open Container 502 E. 3rd St. Unit 39 Tulsa, Oklahoma 74120 We're going to head over to Open Container again in May with better weather this time, we're sure! Our monthly meetups are come and go gatherings for Tulsa women who identify as LGBTQ+. Allies are always welcome! If you would like to recommend a happy hour location, just send us a message! We’re interested to visit all LGBT-friendly locations! 4/24/26, 5:01 PM �Thank You for Making the 2019 Equality Gala Great 7 of 23 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thank-You-for-Making-the-2019... Paws for Pride: Pet Photo Fundraiser Saturday, May 4, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 When was the last time you had your pet professionally photographed? We all know how difficult it can be to capture our fur babies personality (especially if yours like to play as much as ours). American Airlines PRIDE Employee Business Resource Group and Tina McMayo of Tina Franco Photography will be on site at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center to host the 'Paws for Pride' mini photo shoots for you and your fur babies. Pictures are done on a first come, first served basis starting at 9:00 a.m. and going until 5:00 p.m. A donation of $20 or more will get you a quality jpeg file that you and your lovelies can cherish for years to come! Paws for Pride will benefit American Airlines PRIDE Employee Business Resource Group partner organizations: A Friend for a Friend, a local (501c3) here in green country that supports the pets of people living with AIDS/HIV and the Grateful Day Foundation which seeks to fill gaps in Oklahoma’s HIV/AIDS wellness community through collaboration with partner organizations providing transportation to those in need, and hosting an Annual HIV Wellness Retreat. We ask that you please take your pets comfort into consideration. If your fur baby tends to be anxious, aggressive, or territorial, this event may not be the best setting. For the safety of all, please respect and understand your animals comfort level. Gay Men's Dining Group Tuesday, May 7, 6:30 p.m. Carrabba's Italian Grill 11021 E. 71st St. Tulsa, OK 74133 RSVP at guysdinetoo@gmail.com. Movie Night with OkEq Bartlesville Friday, May 10, 7:00 p.m. Heritage Theatre Cafe and Pub 306 E. Don Tyler Ave. Dewey, OK 74029 OKEQ-Bartlesville is pleased to announce our first Movie Night! The Bartlesville Film Society 4/24/26, 5:01 PM �Thank You for Making the 2019 Equality Gala Great 8 of 23 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Thank-You-for-Making-the-2019... is working with us to bring you "Love, Simon" on May 10th at the Heritage Theatre Cafe and Pub in Dewey, Oklahoma. The synopsis for "Love, Simon": Everyone deserves a great love story, but for 17-year-old Simon Spier, it's a little more complicated. He hasn't told his family or friends that he's gay, and he doesn't know the identity of the anonymous classmate that he's fallen for online. Resolving both issues proves hilarious, terrifying and life-changing. The event is open to all ages, but the film is rated PG-13. Please exercise your best judgment. 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 . ---- EBA Mixer Wednesday, May 15, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Inner City Vodka Bar 410 N Main St, Tulsa, OK 74103 The May EBA Mixer will be hosted by P31 and Inner Circle Vodka Bar. Inner Circle Vodka Bar is a full bar featuring vodka infusions, live music, DJ's outdoor games, and more! As the CEO of P31, Nicole is responsible for running all facets of the business. Nicole has a proven executive management track record and over 12 years of experience driving sales growth, team development and strategic planning in the banking industry. Her passion for people development, business growth, organizational structure and various other business acumen gave her the drive take a step out and pursue business ownership herself. Prior to starting P31, Nicole was Vice President at Bank of Oklahoma, responsible for all sales and leadership development activities within the retail banking space. At JP Morgan Chase she led the transformation into a client-focused company while growing sales 25% year over year. Previously, at JP Morgan Chase she led the transformation into a client-focused banking experience while growing sales 25% year over year. As Vice President and Leadership Development Lead she was responsible for all global sales and marketing activities within retail banking centers across Tulsa. Nicole as served on the board of directors of Palmer Continuum Of Care as Vice Chair and in other leadership capacities. 4/24/26, 5:01 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/cb8350da631a40c6ac5581ece5562726.pdf 45b7f3bc762b94caa18138859133533f PDF Text Text MORE Color Art Exhibition This Thursday 1 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/MORE-Color-Art-Exhibition-Thi... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews June 4th, 2019 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! We would like to thank our wonderful sponsors, vendors, and volunteers for making this year's Pride so fantastic! None of this would be possible without the help of our community. This year was particularly special. For the first time ever, we had city councilors participate in the Tulsa Pride parade! 4/24/26, 5:03 PM �MORE Color Art Exhibition This Thursday 2 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/MORE-Color-Art-Exhibition-Thi... Many of you may have noticed the new mural on the wall of the Lynn Riggs Black Box Theater. This mural, painted by ColorPop Art Lab, is a portrait of Lynn Riggs the Oklahoma born playwright who wrote the play Green Grow the Lilacs which was the inspiration for the musical Oklahoma! We will be dedicating the mural on Thursday, June 6th at 6:00 p.m. during the MORE Color Art Exhibition. MORE Color 2019 Regional Juried Exhibition 4/24/26, 5:03 PM �MORE Color Art Exhibition This Thursday 3 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/MORE-Color-Art-Exhibition-Thi... Opening Reception Thursday, June 6, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Runs from June 6th - 10th Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 The exhibition includes around sixty artists each year, representing both LGBTQ+ artists and allies. MORE Color is the current incarnation of the art show that began back in the 1980s as the TOHR Art Show. Each year brings new performance surprises to the opening night event, from chamber music to jazz, from contemporary dance to belly, from performance art to an opera flash mob. J9t/,. <J'lruwal (:/1:(JcftJ colO'C 2019 cRv-Lonal 3-u1t.Le.dJx/ul,Ltlon 3-U/le 6tA - lOtA fJputl,n,f. aceptlon 6tl,., 6pm - 9pm Ju.n• J)fUU&ij ~ d(ai/1 J,u.Jua. e&lltet 61' J 4tl,, 8t. cfu.ha, f}lc Council Oak Men's Chorale June 13, 14, 15, 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Come join COMC for an evening of Broadway hits! The 2019 spring concert will be a celebration of songs from the golden age of Broadway through modern Broadway with musical numbers from Oklahoma! , Rent Aida and Chicago and many many more! 4/24/26, 5:03 PM �MORE Color Art Exhibition This Thursday 4 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/MORE-Color-Art-Exhibition-Thi... For more information or to purchase tickets online. Tickets are night specific for these concerts. It is recommended that tickets be bought on the website due to limited seating. June 13, 14, & IS 8:00pm l,JB8 ....~ .. _.__.._,c.w 62111 ♦'"St'lllllo01t Buy Tickets Here •• EBA Mixer Wednesday, June 19, 6:00 p.m. Jackson Technical 611 S. Elgin Ave. Tulsa, OK 74120 ,♦.'-.•··· Jackson Technical ··r Jackson Technical will be hosting the EBA Mixer for June. "Our computer consultation services are the foundation of Jackson Technical... supporting your success, whatever your business is. Our staff has years of experience in the computer field, with up-to-date skills in the latest technologies. We employ only the best, brightest, and most enthusiastic talent available in the Tulsa area. We take the frustration and hassle out of computer use, and turn your computing experience into a smooth and enjoyable process... so you can spend time doing what you do best... your business! We form lasting relationships with the people and businesses we serve. Our prompt and personal service has earned us a reputation that sets us apart and provides you with the technology resources you need." Third Thursdays in the Rainbow Room Patt Hobbs & John Orsulak in Next! Thursday, June 20, 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Buy Your Tickets Here 4/24/26, 5:03 PM �MORE Color Art Exhibition This Thursday 5 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/MORE-Color-Art-Exhibition-Thi... Tahlequality Pride 2019 Saturday, June 29, 5:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m. Norris Park 400 N. Muskogee Ave. Tahlequah, Oklahoma 74464 It's time for TahlEquality Pride 2019! We'll ~ get started this year in Norris Park at 5:00 p.m. where we invite everyone to bring in their ice chests and picnic supplies. You are welcome to bring a picnic blanket, your own food, lawn chairs, canopies, children, puppies, and cheerful attitudes! Start setting up your plot of the park at 5:00 p.m. and the traditional March will begin at 6:00 p.m. on the corner of Delaware and Muskogee next to the Cherokee square. Bartlesville Pride Picnic 2019 Saturday, July 13, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Johnstone Park Bartlesville, OK 74003 BE YOU. BE PROUD. BARTLESVILLE RI JULY 13 • JOHNSTONE PARK • 10-2 Oklahomans for Equality - Bartlesville is thrilled to announce our second annual Bartlesville PRIDE Picnic! Last year, our picnic was such a success, and this year we are excited to provide even more. Our 2019 Picnic will have lots of family-friendly offerings for all ages: • Kids Zone (Sponsored by our friends at Safari Smiles Children’s Dentistry) with games and activities for the kiddos. • A Cornhole tournament with the winning prize being custom painted cornhole boards with our PRIDE logo, along with tons of other yard games to keep the competition going! • Free Hotdogs courtesy of our friends at Truity, and the ConocoPhillips LGBTA Network, and Pride66. • DJ Darku J will be keeping the party going all afternoon with fun party music. • Speakers sharing their stories about what PRIDE means to them including CeCe Cox, 4/24/26, 5:03 PM �MORE Color Art Exhibition This Thursday 6 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/MORE-Color-Art-Exhibition-Thi... Toby Jenkins, and several other community members. • A pet station on hand to keep the fur kids happy! Muskogee Pride Picnic Saturday, July 20, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Honor Heights Park 1400 Honor Heights Dr. Muskogee, OK 74401 Oklahomans for Equality: Muskogee Equality, presents its first inaugural Pride event at Muskogee's very own Honor Heights Park! If you would like to set up a booth, become a sponsor, or a vendor please send an email to OkeqMuskogee@gmail.com. The event runs July the 20th from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with an after-event at Max's Garage. NOTICE: the picnic is for everyone but the after-event is 21 and up. 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 ---- . Enid Pride Saturday, September 21, 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Garfield County Courthouse 100 W. Broadway Ave. Enid, Oklahoma 73701 Mark your calendars for the 10th annual Enid Pride celebration on Saturday, September 21, 2019! McAlester Pride 4/24/26, 5:03 PM �MORE Color Art Exhibition This Thursday 7 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/MORE-Color-Art-Exhibition-Thi... Saturday, October 12, 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Chadick Park S. 3rd St &, E. Chadick Ave. McAlester, OK 74501 SeE ~ Joe and Nancy McDonald Library "Tipping the Velvet" by Sara Waters Find this selection and more by visiting the Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library. " Sarah Waters’s 1998 page-turner is the coming-of-age story of Nan, a Whitstable “oyster girl” (talk about a euphemism) circa 1890 who, upon taking in a show in her local theater, becomes smitten with the charismatic masher (male impersonator) Kitty. Waters’s heroine follows Kitty to London, where the more experienced woman schools Nan in the ways of impersonating a dapper dandy onstage. The pair begin performing as men together and become the toast of London’s music halls while simultaneously falling in love. Heartbreak eventually ensues and Nan is left to her own defenses on the streets in the big city. She dabbles in sex work to survive before she becomes a boy-toy for a wealthy older lesbian renowned for throwing Bacchanalian gatherings of women. Finally, though, without the trappings of a male alter ego, Nan comes into her own. " - Description from The Advocate Equality Pride Store 2019 Pride T-Shirts are on sale for $20 in the OkEq Pride Store. 4/24/26, 5:03 PM �MORE Color Art Exhibition This Thursday 8 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/MORE-Color-Art-Exhibition-Thi... 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 - ------ Regularly Scheduled Programming 4/24/26, 5:03 PM �MORE Color Art Exhibition This Thursday 9 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/MORE-Color-Art-Exhibition-Thi... OkEq Board Meeting Monthly Meeting Thursday, June 20, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members • LEGAL AID t<TTi SERVICES OF = OKLAHOMA, INC. Lawyer in the Library Wednesday, June 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. Free Yoga Class at OkEq Mondays 5:45 - 6:45 p.m. Enjoy a free class! These 60-minute, free It's Complicated 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 . 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 Tulsa Area Prime Timers 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. A social organization for 4/24/26, 5:03 PM �MORE Color Art Exhibition This Thursday 10 of 13 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 Every Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan https://myemail.constantcontact.com/MORE-Color-Art-Exhibition-Thi... 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 nonbinary community in Tulsa. For information contact Vic Wiener at vfwiener@gmail.com sos SECULAR ORGANIZATIONS FOR SOBRIETY SOS Group Mondays 7:00 pm 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 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 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 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. 4/24/26, 5:03 PM �MORE Color Art Exhibition This Thursday 11 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/MORE-Color-Art-Exhibition-Thi... individuals. Survivors of Incest Anonymous Every Saturday 12:00 - 2:30 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 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 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 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. 4/24/26, 5:03 PM �MORE Color Art Exhibition This Thursday 12 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/MORE-Color-Art-Exhibition-Thi... members. Attendees must have approval from the facilitator to participate. 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 - 8 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, 5:03 PM �MORE Color Art Exhibition This Thursday 13 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/MORE-Color-Art-Exhibition-Thi... Alex Wade Medical Services Coordinator Tracy Allen Special Projects Alex.Wade@OkEq.org Tracy.Allen@OkEq.org OkEq Board and Trustees Executive Committee Sheena Grewal - President Chris Brecht-Smith, Esq. - Vice President Marcia LaBooth Keesee - Secretary Paul Allen - Treasurer Darci Hazelwood, D.O. - Member at Large Board of Directors Laura Arrosmith, D.O. Allison Ikley-Freeman Chris Shoaf Al Triggs Robin VanMeter Will Vaughn Visit Our Website Board of Advisors Michael Farr Joann Frizell Andrew Gordon Jack Graham Bob Hanson, PharmD Dale Hogan Denise Reid Justin Ross Jeremy Stevens Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt David Nelson Kris Wilmes View Our Events Contact Us Today Oklahomans for Equality Hours: Mon - Sat 12 p.m. - 9 p.m. | Sun 12 p.m.- 6 p.m. 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 4/24/26, 5:03 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/131733d603ea299bde181939c5a040d0.pdf bee6796fabfa71de182e5533122f42b2 PDF Text Text Council Oak Men's Chorale Concert 1 of 16 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Council-Oak-Men-s-Chorale-Conc... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews June 11th, 2019 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! June 11th is now "Reflections of Resilience Day" in the City of Tulsa! Mayor G.T. Bynum issued a proclamation declaring June 11th as a Day of Reflections of Resilience in memory of the mass shooting on June 12th, 2016 at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando Florida. Presenting the proclamation are Christina da Silva Deputy Chief of Staff and Krystal Reyes, Chief Resilience Officer with Dennis R. Neill and Jose Vega. 4/24/26, 5:03 PM �Council Oak Men's Chorale Concert 2 of 16 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Council-Oak-Men-s-Chorale-Conc... ~'> PROCLAMATION ~ - WIIUEAS._O.J-1:t",1f1!4,.a-.-i,,,,-tp,1«~ ...IMr.lH,1J,.,,,...-,..,..1p«1.,1,1,,~1-s,u,,p,"flHdtad,-J JJp,,,,pJ,~-b,gil,-of1""_1;..,,.,...qJololnoN..,.,,,..,,,.,LG•TQ__..,l,,U,,/udSl,.,,llb....,.,Md. 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For more information or to purchase tickets online. Tickets are night specific for these concerts. It is recommended that tickets be bought on the website due to limited seating. Buy Tickets Here 2019 OkEq Board Elections Oklahomans for Equality (“OkEq”) is accepting applications for both the Board of Directors and the Board of Advisors. The Board of Directors serves as the governing body of OkEq and meets monthly to address the essential functions of the organization and the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. The Board of Advisors serves as an advisory body to the Directors at these meetings and throughout the year. In addition to monthly meetings (and meeting on an asneeded basis certain times throughout the year), the Board of Directors are also required to: • Participate and sponsor the Equality Gala 4/24/26, 5:03 PM �Council Oak Men's Chorale Concert 3 of 16 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Council-Oak-Men-s-Chorale-Conc... • Participate and volunteer at the Tulsa Pride Festival • Participate and attend various special events throughout the year • Be a Member of Oklahomans for Equality We are looking for individuals that are driven, motivated and committed to the mission and goals of OkEq. Please keep in mind that Directors serve a two-year term and Advisors serve a one-year term. If you are interested in applying to serve as either a Director or Advisor to the organization, please notify Alex Wade, at alex.wade@okeq.org . of your interest and an application will be sent to you directly. Click Here for the Application S.A.G.E. Summer Pool Parties Tuesday Jun. 18, Jul. 23, Aug. 20, Sep. 17, 10:00 a.m. 1938 E. 55th Pl., Tulsa, OK 74105 Members should meet on Tuesday, June 18th at 9:30 a.m. at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center if they want to carpool to the 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 alex.wade@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. • EBA Mixer Wednesday, June 19, 6:00 p.m. Jackson Technical 611 S. Elgin Ave. Tulsa, OK 74120 &•.... . Jackson Technical . r Jackson Technical will be hosting the EBA Mixer for June. "Our computer consultation services are the foundation of Jackson Technical... supporting your success, whatever your business is. Our staff has years of experience in the computer field, with up-to-date skills in the latest technologies. We employ only the best, brightest, and most enthusiastic talent available in the Tulsa area. We take the frustration and hassle out of 4/24/26, 5:03 PM �Council Oak Men's Chorale Concert 4 of 16 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Council-Oak-Men-s-Chorale-Conc... computer use, and turn your computing experience into a smooth and enjoyable process... so you can spend time doing what you do best... your business! We form lasting relationships with the people and businesses we serve. Our prompt and personal service has earned us a reputation that sets us apart and provides you with the technology resources you need." Pat Hobbs and John Orsulak are sponsoring th thee day June 20th th,, 2019 in honor of th thee Th Thiird Th Thu ursday in th thee Rainbow Room. Sponsor the Center for a Day Third Thursdays in the Rainbow Room 4/24/26, 5:03 PM �Council Oak Men's Chorale Concert 5 of 16 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Council-Oak-Men-s-Chorale-Conc... Pat Hobbs & John Orsulak in Next! Thursday, June 20, 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Buy Your Tickets Here Sweets & Cream Pride Party Sweets & Cream 1114 S. Yale Ave. Tulsa, OK 74112 For the entire month of June, Sweets & Cream Ice Cream Shoppe and Bakery will be donating their tips to the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. They will be holding a Pride Party on June 22nd during their usual business hours. There will be Music, photo ops, and specialty rainbow sugar cookies! Come show your love and support. Tag your photos #sweetpride at the party, see you there! 4/24/26, 5:03 PM �Council Oak Men's Chorale Concert 6 of 16 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Council-Oak-Men-s-Chorale-Conc... Home of the $1.99 Ice Cream Sandwich! We would like to thank our wonderful sponsors, vendors, and volunteers for making this year's Pride so fantastic! None of this would be possible without the help of our community. This year was particularly special. For the first time ever, we had city councilors participate in the Tulsa Pride parade! Many of you may have noticed the new mural on the wall of the Lynn Riggs Black Box Theater. This mural, painted by ColorPop Art Lab, is a portrait of Lynn Riggs the Oklahoma born playwright who wrote the play Green Grow the Lilacs which was the inspiration for the musical Oklahoma! We dedicated the mural on Thursday, June 6th at 6:00 p.m. during the MORE Color Art Exhibition. 4/24/26, 5:03 PM �Council Oak Men's Chorale Concert 7 of 16 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Council-Oak-Men-s-Chorale-Conc... Tahlequality Pride 2019 Saturday, June 29, 5:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m. Norris Park 400 N. Muskogee Ave. Tahlequah, Oklahoma 74464 It's time for TahlEquality Pride 2019! We'll get started this year in Norris Park at 5:00 p.m. where we invite everyone to bring in their ice chests and picnic supplies. You are welcome to bring a picnic blanket, your own food, lawn chairs, canopies, children, puppies, and cheerful attitudes! Start setting up your plot of the park at 5:00 p.m. and the traditional March will begin at 6:00 p.m. on the corner of Delaware and Muskogee next to the Cherokee square. Bartlesville Pride Picnic 2019 Saturday, July 13, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Johnstone Park Bartlesville, OK 74003 BE YOU. BE PROUD. BARTLESVILLE RI JULY 13 • JOHNSTONE PARK • 10-2 Oklahomans for Equality - Bartlesville is thrilled to announce our second annual Bartlesville PRIDE Picnic! Last year, our picnic was such a success, and this year we are excited to provide even more. Our 2019 Picnic will have lots of family-friendly offerings for all ages: • Kids Zone (Sponsored by our friends at Safari Smiles Children’s Dentistry) with games and activities for the kiddos. • A Cornhole tournament with the winning prize being custom painted cornhole boards 4/24/26, 5:03 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/1cd8309d70192fb2b3dacb1e8bfc53fa.pdf 8035ab2010df9ea3576ee52a3b09c4df PDF Text Text Third Thursday in the Rainbow Room 1 of 15 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursday-in-the-Rainbow... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews June 18th, 2019 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! Pat Hobbs and John Orsulak are sponsoring th thee day June 20th th,, 2019 in honor of th thee Th Thiird Th Thu ursday in th thee Rainbow Room. 4/24/26, 5:04 PM �Third Thursday in the Rainbow Room 2 of 15 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursday-in-the-Rainbow... Sponsor the Center for a Day 2019 OkEq Board Elections Oklahomans for Equality (“OkEq”) is accepting applications for both the Board of Directors and the Board of Advisors. The Board of Directors serves as the governing body of OkEq and meets monthly to address the essential functions of the organization and the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. The Board of Advisors serves as an advisory body to the Directors at these meetings and throughout the year. In addition to monthly meetings (and meeting on an asneeded basis certain times throughout the year), the Board of Directors are also required to: • Participate and sponsor the Equality Gala • Participate and volunteer at the Tulsa Pride Festival • Participate and attend various special events throughout the year • Be a Member of Oklahomans for Equality We are looking for individuals that are driven, motivated and committed to the mission and goals of OkEq. Please keep in mind that Directors serve a two-year term and Advisors serve a one-year term. If you are interested in applying to serve as either a Director or Advisor to the organization, please notify Alex Wade, at alex.wade@okeq.org . of your interest and an application will be sent to you directly. Click Here for the Application 4/24/26, 5:04 PM �Third Thursday in the Rainbow Room 3 of 15 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursday-in-the-Rainbow... .•. . .. EBA Mixer Wednesday, June 19, 6:00 p.m. Jackson Technical 611 S. Elgin Ave. Tulsa, OK 74120 ,.,: Jackson Technical . r Jackson Technical will be hosting the EBA Mixer for June. "Our computer consultation services are the foundation of Jackson Technical... supporting your success, whatever your business is. Our staff has years of experience in the computer field, with up-to-date skills in the latest technologies. We employ only the best, brightest, and most enthusiastic talent available in the Tulsa area. We take the frustration and hassle out of computer use, and turn your computing experience into a smooth and enjoyable process... so you can spend time doing what you do best... your business! We form lasting relationships with the people and businesses we serve. Our prompt and personal service has earned us a reputation that sets us apart and provides you with the technology resources you need." Third Thursdays in the Rainbow Room Pat Hobbs & John Orsulak in Next! Thursday, June 20, 8:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Buy Your Tickets Here 4/24/26, 5:04 PM �Third Thursday in the Rainbow Room 4 of 15 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursday-in-the-Rainbow... Cody Barlow with his Rainbow Truck will be visiting the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center, on June 19th during third Thursday in the Rainbow Room. Come out and meet the Country Boy himself. There will be an opportunity to take pictures and speak with Cody. Learn more about Cody here . Sweets & Cream Pride Party Saturday, June 22 Sweets & Cream 1114 S. Yale Ave. Tulsa, OK 74112 For the entire month of June, Sweets & Cream Ice Cream Shoppe and Bakery will be donating their tips to the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. They will be holding a Pride Party on June 22nd during their usual business hours. There will be Music, photo ops, and specialty rainbow sugar cookies! Come show your love and support. Tag your photos #sweetpride at the party, see you there! 4/24/26, 5:04 PM �Third Thursday in the Rainbow Room 5 of 15 1111rr-;r. https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Third-Thursday-in-the-Rainbow... r Home of the $1.99 Ice Cream Sandwich! Altus Pride Festival • Saturday, June 22, 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 1117 N. Jackson St. Altus, OK 73521 Come out Saturday, June 22nd, and visit the Altus Pride Festival. It will be a BLAST! Food, fun, vendors, bouncy castles and more! \I Chocolate and Charities Night with Oklahomans for Equality Thursday, June 27, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Glacier Bean to Bar 209 E. Archer St. Tulsa, Oklahoma 74103 This will be a night to support the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center and Oklahomans for Equality and learn a little more about all these organizations do to support our LGBTQIA+ community, as well as the Tulsa Community in general. That night from 6pm to Close, 15% of Bar Sales will go to the equality center in hopes of supporting their mission for equality for all our LGBTQ+ friends in the community! There will be a brief presentation at 7:30 p.m. on Oklahomans for Equality and the Dennis R Neill Equality Center's history, mission, current programs, and ways to get involved and help every month out of the year! Come by, grab a cocktail, and learn about our partner for Chocolate and Charities in June! Glacier will be selling Pride themed chocolate boxes all month long. 20 % of the box sales goes to the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Tulsa Roughnecks Celebrates Pride Month Saturday, June 29, 7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. ONEOK Field Tulsa, Oklahoma 74120 Come on out to ONEOK Field for the month of June for Pride Month with the Tulsa Roughnecks! Celebrate diversity and equality! Every ticket sold will benefit the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. 4/24/26, 5:04 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/117f74d3d8a00ee284f7647b08350746.pdf cbaa3bba15ec9ba4bca6bbb6abbc9d18 PDF Text Text We Are Expanding Our Hours of Service 1 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/We-Are-Expanding-Our-Hours-of... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews June 26th, 2019 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! 2019 OkEq Board Elections Application Deadline is Friday, June 28 Oklahomans for Equality (“OkEq”) is accepting applications for both the Board of Directors and the Board of Advisors. The Board of Directors serves as the governing body of OkEq and meets monthly to address the essential functions of the organization and the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. The Board of Advisors serves as an advisory body to the Directors at these meetings and throughout the year. In addition to monthly meetings (and meeting on an asneeded basis certain times throughout the year), the Board of Directors are also required to: • Participate and sponsor the Equality Gala • Participate and volunteer at the Tulsa Pride Festival 4/24/26, 5:04 PM �We Are Expanding Our Hours of Service 2 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/We-Are-Expanding-Our-Hours-of... • Participate and attend various special events throughout the year • Be a Member of Oklahomans for Equality We are looking for individuals that are driven, motivated and committed to the mission and goals of OkEq. Please keep in mind that Directors serve a two-year term and Advisors serve a one-year term. If you are interested in applying to serve as either a Director or Advisor to the organization, please notify Alex Wade, at alex.wade@okeq.org . of your interest and an application will be sent to you directly. Click Here for the Application Our Hours are Expanding! We're happy to announce that we are expanding our hours of service! Starting Monday, July 1st the Dennis R Neill Equality Center will open at 9:00 a.m. Chocolate and Charities Night with Oklahomans for Equality Thursday, June 27, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Glacier Bean to Bar 209 E. Archer St. Tulsa, OK 74103 This will be a night to support the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center and Oklahomans for Equality and learn a little more about all these organizations do to support our LGBTQIA+ community, as well as the Tulsa Community in general. That night from 6pm to Close, 15% of Bar Sales will go to the equality center in hopes of supporting their mission for equality for all our LGBTQ+ friends in the community! There will be a brief presentation at 7:30 p.m. on Oklahomans for Equality and the Dennis R Neill Equality Center's history, mission, current programs, and ways to get involved and help every month out of the year! Come by, grab a cocktail, and learn about our partner for Chocolate and Charities in June! Glacier will be selling Pride themed chocolate boxes all month long. 20 % of the box sales goes to the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Tulsa Roughnecks Celebrates Pride Month Saturday, June 29, 7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. ONEOK Field Tulsa, OK 74120 4/24/26, 5:04 PM �We Are Expanding Our Hours of Service 3 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/We-Are-Expanding-Our-Hours-of... Come on out to ONEOK Field for the month of June for Pride Month with the Tulsa Roughnecks! Celebrate diversity and equality! Every ticket sold will benefit the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Tahlequality Pride 2019 Saturday, June 29, 5:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m. Norris Park 400 N. Muskogee Ave. Tahlequah, OK 74464 It's time for TahlEquality Pride 2019! We'll get started this year in Norris Park at 5:00 p.m. where we invite everyone to bring in their ice chests and picnic supplies. You are welcome to bring a picnic blanket, your own food, lawn chairs, canopies, children, puppies, and cheerful attitudes! Start setting up your plot of the park at 5:00 p.m. and the traditional March will begin at 6:00 p.m. on the corner of Delaware and Muskogee next to the Cherokee square. Gay Men's Dinner Group Tuesday, July 2, 6:30 p.m. Nola's Creole and Cocktails 1334 E. 15th St. Tulsa, OK 74120 If you plan on attending please RSVP by emailing GuysDineToo@gmail.com. LGBT Women's Network July Happy Hour Monday, July 8, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. 473 Bar and Backyard 2224 E. Admiral Blvd. Tulsa, OK 74110 We've pushed our July event back a week due to the holiday! We're checking out another gorgeous new bar in Tulsa! Join us for July happy hour and see this great new space. **PLEASE NOTE our new time. Our monthly meetups are come & go gatherings for Tulsa women who identify as LGBTQ+. Allies are always welcome! 4/24/26, 5:04 PM �We Are Expanding Our Hours of Service 4 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/We-Are-Expanding-Our-Hours-of... First Thursday Art Show Thursday, July 11, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Oklahomans for Equality will feature an exhibit featuring the works of Trace Logan. Trace Logan was born and raised in Philadelphia but has lived in Oklahoma City for several years. From a young age, Logan drew extensively; this means of self-expression helped him to better understand the outside world. That, along with a background in graphic design has led to a preference for a bold style with well defined lines and borders more typically found in commercial art applications. He is currently working on a form of collage that contains separate and distinct elements of photography, painting, drawing, and digital work melded into one piece which address various social issues in addition to creating multi layered, abstract, acrylic paintings. The abstract paintings he calls “digital Composites” are intended to convey the impression, that there is more to the scenes pictured than meets the eye; thus promoting the concept that everyone's interactions with others are affected by their own perceptions, preconceptions, and misconceptions. Ultimately, Logan believes art is about the human experience with an emphasis on emotion and perception and the multifaceted inter-connectivity between living entities, places, and objects. The show begins with a reception on Thursday, July 11th from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. where there will be a door prize drawing of one of the artist’s works. Bartlesville Pride Picnic 2019 Saturday, July 13, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Johnstone Park Bartlesville, OK 74003 BE YOU. BE PROUD. BARTLESVILLE RI JULY 13 • JOHNSTONE PARK • 10-2 Oklahomans for Equality - Bartlesville is thrilled to announce our second annual Bartlesville PRIDE Picnic! Last year, our picnic was such a success, and this year we are excited to provide even more. Our 2019 Picnic will have lots of family-friendly offerings for all ages: • Kids Zone (Sponsored by our friends at Safari Smiles Children’s Dentistry) with games and activities for the kiddos. • A Cornhole tournament with the winning prize being custom painted cornhole boards with our PRIDE logo, along with tons of other yard games to keep the competition going! • Free Hotdogs courtesy of our friends at Truity, and the ConocoPhillips LGBTA Network, and Pride66. • DJ Darku J will be keeping the party going all afternoon with fun party music. • Speakers sharing their stories about what PRIDE means to them including CeCe Cox, Toby Jenkins, and several other community members. • A pet station on hand to keep the fur kids happy! 4/24/26, 5:04 PM �We Are Expanding Our Hours of Service 5 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/We-Are-Expanding-Our-Hours-of... EBA Mixer Wednesday, July 17, 6:00 p.m. Hyatt Regency Tulsa 100 E. 2nd Street Tulsa, OK 74103 Hyatt Regency Tulsa will be hosting the EBA Mixer for July. " 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. " Muskogee Pride Picnic Saturday, July 20, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Honor Heights Park 1400 Honor Heights Dr. Muskogee, OK 74401 Oklahomans for Equality: Muskogee Equality, presents its first inaugural Pride event at Muskogee's very own Honor Heights Park! If you would like to set up a booth, become a sponsor, or a vendor please send an email to OkeqMuskogee@gmail.com. The event runs July the 20th from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with an after-event at Max's Garage. NOTICE: the picnic is for everyone but the after-event is 21 and up. S.A.G.E. Summer Pool Parties Tuesday, July 23, Aug. 20, Sep. 17, 10:00 a.m. 1938 E. 55th Pl. Tulsa, OK 74105 Members should meet on Tuesday, June 18th at 9:30 a.m. at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center if they want to carpool to the 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 help people into the pool. If you would like to attend, please email alex.wade@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. 4/24/26, 5:04 PM �We Are Expanding Our Hours of Service 6 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/We-Are-Expanding-Our-Hours-of... 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. Raise the Roof Party Saturday, July 27 Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Come join us for the Raise the Roof Party so we can raise funds for our rooftop renovations. Help us replace the roof so we can keep helping people under our roof! 6 Raise the Roof Party Saturday, July 27th 6 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 ---- . Enid Pride Saturday, September 21, 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Garfield County Courthouse 100 W. Broadway Ave. Enid, OK 73701 Mark your calendars for the 10th annual Enid Pride celebration on Saturday, September 21, 2019! McAlester Pride Saturday, October 12, 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Chadick Park S. 3rd St & E. Chadick Ave. ---------5 e 4/24/26, 5:04 PM �We Are Expanding Our Hours of Service 7 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/We-Are-Expanding-Our-Hours-of... McAlester, OK 74501 Joe and Nancy McDonald Library " Chicago Whispers: A History of LGBT Chicago Before Stonewall " by St. Sukie de la Croix " Chicago Whispers illuminates a colorful and vibrant record of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered people who lived and loved in Chicago from the city’s beginnings in the 1670s as a fur-trading post to the end of the 1960s. Journalist St. Sukie de la Croix, drawing on years of archival research and personal interviews, reclaims Chicago’s LGBT past that had been forgotten, suppressed, or overlooked." Find this selection and more by visiting the Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library. Equality Pride Store 2019 Pride T-Shirts are on sale for $20 in 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, 5:04 PM �We Are Expanding Our Hours of Service 8 of 14 Allison IkleyFreeman Allison Ikley-Freeman, LPC Candidate is passionate about assisting individuals who are a part of the LGBTQIA+ community who experience a range of concerns and issues. Individual, youth, and adolescent counseling is available on a sliding fee scale based on income. You can make an appointment with Allison by calling 918-280-9645 . https://myemail.constantcontact.com/We-Are-Expanding-Our-Hours-of... 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 Regularly Scheduled Programming 4/24/26, 5:04 PM �We Are Expanding Our Hours of Service 9 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/We-Are-Expanding-Our-Hours-of... OkEq Board Meeting Monthly Meeting Thursday, July 18, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members • LEGAL AID thi SERVICES OF = OKLAHOMA, INC. Lawyer in the Library Wednesday, July 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. It's Complicated 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 . 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 4/24/26, 5:04 PM �We Are Expanding Our Hours of Service 10 of 14 Coming Out Workshop 1st and 3rd Monday of every month 6:30 p.m. – 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 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 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 . https://myemail.constantcontact.com/We-Are-Expanding-Our-Hours-of... Sos SECULAR ORGANIZATION S FOR SOBRIETY SOS Group Mondays 7:00 p.m 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 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. 4/24/26, 5:04 PM �We Are Expanding Our Hours of Service 11 of 14 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 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/We-Are-Expanding-Our-Hours-of... 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. Children/Siblings of Trans*/NonBinary Individuals Support Group 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 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. 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. 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. 4/24/26, 5:04 PM �We Are Expanding Our Hours of Service 12 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/We-Are-Expanding-Our-Hours-of... 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 Community Partners health outreach prevention education, Inc. EBA Directory The Equality H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule contacts, products and Workforce Oklahoma Access Point services, and also strengthens Open every day and expands our businesses, Workforce Oklahoma careers and community. maintains a resource area at Testing provided by H.O.P.E. the Equality Center that Testing Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, Tuesday 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. Wednesday 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. Saturday 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as Check www.okeq.org for step-by-step instructions on testing dates. how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. OkEq Staff 4/24/26, 5:04 PM �We Are Expanding Our Hours of Service 13 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/We-Are-Expanding-Our-Hours-of... Alex Wade Medical Services Coordinator Alex.Wade@okeq.org Jose Vega Deputy Director Jose.Vega@okeq.org Morgan Allen Center Coordinator Morgan.Allen@okeq.org Kao Morris Facilities Manager Kao.Morris@okeq.org Tracy Allen Special Projects/Library Tracy.Allen@okeq.org Krissy Dudley Administrative Manager Krissy.Dudley@okeq.org Toby Jenkins CEO/Executive Director 4/24/26, 5:04 PM �We Are Expanding Our Hours of Service 14 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/We-Are-Expanding-Our-Hours-of... Toby.Jenkins@okeq.org OkEq Board and Trustees Executive Committee Sheena Grewal - President Chris Brecht-Smith, Esq. - Vice President Marcia LaBooth Keesee - Secretary Paul Allen - Treasurer Darci Hazelwood, D.O. - Member at Large Board of Directors Laura Arrosmith, D.O. Allison Ikley-Freeman Chris Shoaf Al Triggs Robin VanMeter Will Vaughn Visit Our Website Board of Advisors Michael Farr Joann Frizell Andrew Gordon Jack Graham Bob Hanson, PharmD Dale Hogan Denise Reid Justin Ross Jeremy Stevens Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt David Nelson Kris Wilmes View Our Events Contact Us Today Oklahomans for Equality Hours: Mon - Sat 12 p.m. - 9 p.m. | Sun 12 p.m.- 6 p.m. 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 4/24/26, 5:04 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/8358da608edf2a78dc554a773f78816d.pdf dc1ec141bd7a8acc1ac3bdd5c6c0542a PDF Text Text Help Us Raise the Roof! 1 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Help-Us-Raise-the-Roof-.html?so... OkEq Weekly eNews July 3rd, 2019 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! Our Hours are Expanding! We're happy to announce that we are expanding our hours of service! Starting Monday, July 1st the Dennis R Neill Equality Center will open at 9:00 a.m. $14 for our 14 years in Downtown Tulsa: Help us replace our roof so we can continue our mission! The Dennis R. Neill Equality 4/24/26, 5:05 PM �Help Us Raise the Roof! 2 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Help-Us-Raise-the-Roof-.html?so... Center has been Oklahomans for Equality’s home for the last 14 years. During this tumultuous time, the center has stayed open as a refuge for our community from the downpours outside. We have remained a port in the storm for those who call this place home and have welcomed those who have only just made their way to our doorstep. Unfortunately, the weather that has plagued our city has made it clear that the center needs your help. Like the rest of Tulsa, the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has experienced flooding and severe damage to the roof of our two story building. Not only has the roof of our building degraded but the subsequent damage to our building is keeping us from continuing to do our work. We need your help to raise funds so we can replace our roof and repair the damage to our facilities. We are asking every member of our community to please consider donating $14, one for every year that OkEq and the Dennis R. Neil Equality Center has provided a home to our community. Help us replace our roof so we can keep helping people under our roof! Donate Here Raise the Roof Party Saturday, July 27, 7:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 $14 Admission tt RAISE THE Join us for our Raise the Roof Party and help us replace our roof so we can continue to take care of our family. $14 gets you into the party where there will be dancing, a cash bar, live entertainment, light hors d'oeurves, and a silent auction for amazing "home sweet home" gift baskets. Come get loud for a good cause! ROOF Get your Ticket Now LGBT Women's Network July Happy Hour Monday, July 8, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. 473 Bar and Backyard 4/24/26, 5:05 PM �Help Us Raise the Roof! 3 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Help-Us-Raise-the-Roof-.html?so... 2224 E. Admiral Blvd. Tulsa, OK 74110 We've pushed our July event back a week due to the holiday! We're checking out another gorgeous new bar in Tulsa! Join us for July happy hour and see this great new space. **PLEASE NOTE our new time. Our monthly meetups are come & go gatherings for Tulsa women who identify as LGBTQ+. Allies are always welcome! First Thursday Art Show Thursday, July 11, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Oklahomans for Equality will feature an exhibit featuring the works of Trace Logan. Trace Logan was born and raised in Philadelphia but has lived in Oklahoma City for several years. From a young age, Logan drew extensively; this means of self-expression helped him to better understand the outside world. That, along with a background in graphic design has led to a preference for a bold style with well defined lines and borders more typically found in commercial art applications. He is currently working on a form of collage that contains separate and distinct elements of photography, painting, drawing, and digital work melded into one piece which address various social issues in addition to creating multi layered, abstract, acrylic paintings. The abstract paintings he calls “digital Composites” are intended to convey the impression, that there is more to the scenes pictured than meets the eye; thus promoting the concept that everyone's interactions with others are affected by their own perceptions, preconceptions, and misconceptions. Ultimately, Logan believes art is about the human experience with an emphasis on emotion and perception and the multifaceted inter-connectivity between living entities, places, and objects. The show begins with a reception on Thursday, July 11th from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. where there will be a door prize drawing of one of the artist’s works. Bartlesville Pride Picnic 2019 Saturday, July 13, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Johnstone Park Bartlesville, OK 74003 BE YOU. BE PROUD. BARTLESVILLE RI JULY 13 • JOHNSTONE PARK • 10-2 Oklahomans for Equality - Bartlesville is thrilled to announce our second annual Bartlesville PRIDE Picnic! Last year, our picnic was such a success, and this year we are excited to provide even more. Our 2019 Picnic will have lots of family-friendly offerings for all ages: • Kids Zone (Sponsored by our friends at Safari Smiles Children’s Dentistry) with games 4/24/26, 5:05 PM �Help Us Raise the Roof! 4 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Help-Us-Raise-the-Roof-.html?so... and activities for the kiddos. • A Cornhole tournament with the winning prize being custom painted cornhole boards with our PRIDE logo, along with tons of other yard games to keep the competition going! • Free Hotdogs courtesy of our friends at Truity, and the ConocoPhillips LGBTA Network, and Pride66. • DJ Darku J will be keeping the party going all afternoon with fun party music. • Speakers sharing their stories about what PRIDE means to them including CeCe Cox, Toby Jenkins, and several other community members. • A pet station on hand to keep the fur kids happy! EBA Mixer Wednesday, July 17, 6:00 p.m. Hyatt Regency Tulsa 100 E. 2nd Street Tulsa, OK 74103 Hyatt Regency Tulsa will be hosting the EBA Mixer for July. " 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. " Muskogee Pride Picnic Saturday, July 20, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Honor Heights Park 1400 Honor Heights Dr. Muskogee, OK 74401 Oklahomans for Equality: Muskogee Equality, presents its first inaugural Pride event at Muskogee's very own Honor Heights Park! If you would like to set up a booth, become a sponsor, or a vendor please send an email to OkeqMuskogee@gmail.com. The event runs July the 20th from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with an after-event at Max's Garage. NOTICE: the picnic is for everyone but the after-event is 21 and up. S.A.G.E. Summer Pool Parties 4/24/26, 5:05 PM �Help Us Raise the Roof! 5 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Help-Us-Raise-the-Roof-.html?so... Tuesday, July 23, Aug. 20, Sep. 17, 10:00 a.m. 1938 E. 55th Pl. Tulsa, OK 74105 Members should meet on Tuesday, June 18th at 9:30 a.m. at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center if they want to carpool to the 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 help people into the pool. If you would like to attend, please email alex.wade@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. 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 ---- . Enid Pride Saturday, September 21, 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Garfield County Courthouse 100 W. Broadway Ave. Enid, OK 73701 Mark your calendars for the 10th annual Enid Pride celebration on Saturday, September 21, 2019! 4/24/26, 5:05 PM �Help Us Raise the Roof! 6 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Help-Us-Raise-the-Roof-.html?so... McAlester Pride Saturday, October 12, 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Chadick Park S. 3rd St & E. Chadick Ave. McAlester, OK 74501 SeE Joe and Nancy McDonald Library TRAN . <TfJl(/p, "" b • a l •'I '--' " Transgender Warriors : Making History from Joan of Arc to Dennis Rodman " by Leslie Feinberg "In this fascinating, personal journey through history, Leslie Feinberg uncovers persuasive evidence that there have always been people who crossed the cultural boundaries of gender. Transgender Warriors is an eyeopening jaunt through the history of gender expression and a powerful testament to the rebellious spirit." Find this selection and more by visiting the Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library. Equality Pride Store 2019 Pride T-Shirts are on sale for $20 in the OkEq Pride Store. Be sure to "Like" the OkEq Pride Store Facebook page to keep up with the new items 4/24/26, 5:05 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/c30feca03e5c8d587b64065bc20aa066.pdf 7865e8f5d612732e57184cc699711c76 PDF Text Text $14 for 14 years 1 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/-14-for-14-years.html?soid=1102... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews July 10th, 2019 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! First Thursday Art Show Thursday, July 11, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 Oklahomans for Equality will feature an exhibit featuring the works of Trace Logan. Trace Logan was born and raised in Philadelphia but has lived in Oklahoma City for several years. From a young age, Logan drew extensively; this means of self-expression helped him to better understand the outside world. 4/24/26, 5:05 PM �$14 for 14 years 2 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/-14-for-14-years.html?soid=1102... That, along with a background in graphic design has led to a preference for a bold style with well defined lines and borders more typically found in commercial art applications. He is currently working on a form of collage that contains separate and distinct elements of photography, painting, drawing, and digital work melded into one piece which address various social issues in addition to creating multi layered, abstract, acrylic paintings. The abstract paintings he calls “digital Composites” are intended to convey the impression, that there is more to the scenes pictured than meets the eye; thus promoting the concept that everyone's interactions with others are affected by their own perceptions, preconceptions, and misconceptions. Ultimately, Logan believes art is about the human experience with an emphasis on emotion and perception and the multifaceted inter-connectivity between living entities, places, and objects. The show begins with a reception on Thursday, July 11th from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. where there will be a door prize drawing of one of the artist’s works. Our Hours are Expanding! We're happy to announce that we are expanding our hours of service! Starting Monday, July 1st the Dennis R Neill Equality Center will open at 9:00 a.m. New Volunteer Shifts Available We will now be opening at 9:00 a.m. and are in need of volunteers from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. every day of the week. If you are interested in volunteering during this time, Please fill out our volunteer form here: Volunteer Form $14 for our 14 years in Downtown Tulsa: Help us replace our roof so we can continue our mission! The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has been Oklahomans for Equality’s home for the last 14 years. During this tumultuous time, the center has stayed open as a refuge for our community from the downpours outside. We have 4/24/26, 5:05 PM �$14 for 14 years 3 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/-14-for-14-years.html?soid=1102... remained a port in the storm for those who call this place home and have welcomed those who have only just made their way to our doorstep. Unfortunately, the weather that has plagued our city has made it clear that the center needs your help. Like the rest of Tulsa, the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has experienced flooding and severe damage to the roof of our two story building. Not only has the roof of our building degraded but the subsequent damage to our building is keeping us from continuing to do our work. We need your help to raise funds so we can replace our roof and repair the damage to our facilities. We are asking every member of our community to please consider donating $14, one for every year that OkEq and the Dennis R. Neil Equality Center has provided a home to our community. Help us replace our roof so we can keep helping people under our roof! Donate Here Raise the Roof Party Saturday, July 27, 7:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 $14 Admission tt RAISE THE Join us for our Raise the Roof Party and help us replace our roof so we can continue to take care of our family. $14 gets you into the party where there will be dancing, a cash bar, live entertainment, light hors d'oeurves, and a silent auction for amazing "home sweet home" gift baskets. Come get loud for a good cause! ROOF Get your Ticket Now Circle Cinema Film Festival 2019 Thursday July 11-15, Circle Cinema 10 S. Lewis Avenue Tulsa, OK 74104 After debuting in 2018 as part of Circle Cinema's 90th birthday celebration, the Circle Cinema Film Festival is back in 2019 with an exciting showcase of original storytelling through film, art, music and experiences. The festival brings a stellar lineup of diverse films and 4/24/26, 5:05 PM �$14 for 14 years 4 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/-14-for-14-years.html?soid=1102... special guests to Tulsa, including some fresh from this year's Sundance Film Festival and SXSW. Film programming, with an emphasis on Oklahomacentric independent films and filmmakers, will include a mix of documentaries and features along with some classic and even silent films. Festival Line-Up: www.circlecinema.org/portfolio/ circle-cinema-film-festival iM:lf&~~i: A trans woman from Albuquerque named Rusty pursues her new identity with gender transition while hoping to gain acceptance from others. Tickets $12, available now at circlecinema.org. Sun, July 14 at Noon Q&A with producer/director Harrod Blank and Rusty Tldenberg folio:.'.'!!~".'.:._ . ......... ""-1 ........... c.hcliN L~S~~- ,•..,_.,....._"'"-·i.,i..,,.~::,=.--..""---•c-. ... ..._:-:::.....-:r.-c-.. 10 s l.kNa • 111"592..f'I..M • 'nfl:i.OC'rdec'nama_com • sthe0Ji.wb;ec1 11> ~ Sipn upb'OU'~ -•slotlorat,.-..w.a~rcff\11.com Showtimes: 918.592.3456 Featuring: WHY CAN'T I BE ME? AROUND YOU (2019) Sunday, July 14, at 12:00 p.m. Synopsis: Albuquerque inventor/tinkerer, Rusty Tidenberg's journey with gender transition is examined in this new documentary. The film follows Rusty on this difficult journey of embracing and exhibiting both genders, while still hoping for acceptance, and love. IN PERSON: Q&A with producer/director Harrod Blank and Rusty Tidenberg following screening. Bartlesville Pride Picnic 2019 Saturday, July 13, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Johnstone Park Bartlesville, OK 74003 BE YOU. BE PROUD. BARTLESVILLE RI JULY 13 • JOHNSTONE PARK • 10-2 Oklahomans for Equality - Bartlesville is thrilled to announce our second annual Bartlesville PRIDE Picnic! Last year, our picnic was such a success, and this year we are excited to provide even more. Our 2019 Picnic will have lots of family-friendly offerings for all ages: • Kids Zone (Sponsored by our friends at Safari Smiles Children’s Dentistry) with games and activities for the kiddos. • A Cornhole tournament with the winning prize being custom painted cornhole boards with our PRIDE logo, along with tons of other yard games to keep the competition going! • Free Hotdogs courtesy of our friends at Truity, and the ConocoPhillips LGBTA Network, and Pride66. • DJ Darku J will be keeping the party going all afternoon with fun party music. • Speakers sharing their stories about what PRIDE means to them including CeCe Cox, Toby Jenkins, and several other community members. • A pet station on hand to keep the fur kids happy! EBA Mixer Wednesday, July 17, 6:00 p.m. Hyatt Regency Tulsa 100 E. 2nd Street Tulsa, OK 74103 HYJ\TT REGENCY 'if 00 [L ~ ~ 4/24/26, 5:05 PM �$14 for 14 years 5 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/-14-for-14-years.html?soid=1102... Hyatt Regency Tulsa will be hosting the EBA Mixer for July. " 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. " Muskogee Pride Picnic Saturday, July 20, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Honor Heights Park 1400 Honor Heights Dr. Muskogee, OK 74401 Oklahomans for Equality: Muskogee Equality, presents its first inaugural Pride event at Muskogee's very own Honor Heights Park! If you would like to set up a booth, become a sponsor, or a vendor please send an email to OkeqMuskogee@gmail.com. The event runs July the 20th from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with an after-event at Max's Garage. NOTICE: the picnic is for everyone but the after-event is 21 and up. S.A.G.E. Summer Pool Parties Tuesday, July 23, Aug. 20, Sep. 17, 10:00 a.m. 1938 E. 55th Pl. Tulsa, OK 74105 Members should meet on Tuesday, June 18th at 9:30 a.m. at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center if they want to carpool to the 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 help people into the pool. If you would like to attend, please email alex.wade@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 4/24/26, 5:05 PM �$14 for 14 years 6 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/-14-for-14-years.html?soid=1102... Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Gay Men's Dinner Group Tuesday, August 6, 6:30 p.m. Biga Italian Restaurant 4329 S. Peoria Ave. Tulsa, OK 74105 bigaitalianrestaurant.com The reservations are under OkEq Men's Group. A head count is needed for the reservations. If you are coming please let us know by emailing GuysDineToo@gmail.com. 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 ---- . Enid Pride Saturday, September 21, 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Garfield County Courthouse 100 W. Broadway Ave. Enid, OK 73701 Mark your calendars for the 10th annual Enid Pride celebration on Saturday, September 21, 2019! McAlester Pride Saturday, October 12, 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Chadick Park S. 3rd St & E. Chadick Ave. McAlester, OK 74501 ---------5 eE ~ 4/24/26, 5:05 PM �$14 for 14 years 7 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/-14-for-14-years.html?soid=1102... Joe and Nancy McDonald Library " The Book of Pride: LGBTQ Heroes Who Changed the World " by Mason Funk Find this selection and more by visiting the Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library. "THE BOOK OF PRIDE captures the true story of the gay rights movement from the 1960s to the present, through richly detailed, stunning interviews with the leaders, activists, and ordinary people who witnessed the movement and made it happen. These individuals fought battles both personal and political, often without the support of family or friends, frequently under the threat of violence and persecution. By shining a light on these remarkable stories of bravery and determination, THE BOOK OF PRIDE not only honors an important chapter in American history, but also empowers young people today (both LGBTQ and straight) to discover their own courage in order to create positive change. Furthermore, it serves a critically important role in ensuring the history of the LGBTQ movement can never be erased, inspiring us to resist all forms of oppression with ferocity, community, and, most importantly, pride." Equality Pride Store New in the OkEq Pride Store: Progress Pride Pins Stickers and Landyards Be sure to "Like" the OkEq Pride Store Facebook page to keep up with the new 4/24/26, 5:05 PM �$14 for 14 years 8 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/-14-for-14-years.html?soid=1102... items and new sale items Counseling Services Allison IkleyFreeman Allison Ikley-Freeman, LPC Candidate is passionate about assisting individuals who are a part of the LGBTQIA+ community who experience a range of concerns and issues. Individual, youth, and adolescent counseling is available on a sliding fee scale based on income. You can make an appointment with Allison by calling 918-280-9645 . 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 Regularly Scheduled Programming 4/24/26, 5:05 PM �$14 for 14 years 9 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/-14-for-14-years.html?soid=1102... OkEq Board Meeting Monthly Meeting Thursday, July 18, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members • LEGALAID ~ SERVICES OF = OKLAHOMA, INC. Lawyer in the Library Wednesday, July 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. It's Complicated 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 . Sos SECULAR ORGANIZATIONS ,m 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 Tulsa Area 4/24/26, 5:05 PM �$14 for 14 years 10 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/-14-for-14-years.html?soid=1102... ...._... Coming Out Workshop - -- --- ···-· . SOS Group Mondays 7:00 p.m 1st and 3rd Monday of every month 6:30 p.m. – 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 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 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 . 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 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 \ w ________,. 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 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 4/24/26, 5:05 PM �$14 for 14 years 11 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/-14-for-14-years.html?soid=1102... support for one another. 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 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. Advocacy& Services for LGBTElders 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 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. 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. 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! 4/24/26, 5:05 PM �$14 for 14 years 12 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/-14-for-14-years.html?soid=1102... Facilitated by Saturday Volunteers Richard Haley and Teresa Reno Community Partners health outreach prevention education, Inc. EBA Directory The Equality H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule contacts, products and Workforce Oklahoma Access Point services, and also strengthens Open every day and expands our businesses, Workforce Oklahoma careers and community. maintains a resource area at Testing provided by H.O.P.E. the Equality Center that Testing Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, Tuesday 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. Wednesday 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. Saturday 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as Check www.okeq.org for step-by-step instructions on testing dates. how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. OkEq Staff Jose Vega Deputy Director Jose.Vega@okeq.org Alex Wade Medical Services Coordinator Alex.Wade@okeq.org 4/24/26, 5:05 PM �$14 for 14 years 13 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/-14-for-14-years.html?soid=1102... Morgan Allen Center Coordinator Morgan.Allen@okeq.org Kao Morris Facilities Manager Kao.Morris@okeq.org Tracy Allen Special Projects/Library Tracy.Allen@okeq.org Krissy Dudley Administrative Manager Krissy.Dudley@okeq.org Toby Jenkins CEO/Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@okeq.org OkEq Board and Trustees Executive Committee Sheena Grewal - President Chris Brecht-Smith, Esq. - Vice President Marcia LaBooth Keesee - Secretary Paul Allen - Treasurer Board of Advisors Michael Farr Joann Frizell Andrew Gordon Jack Graham 4/24/26, 5:05 PM �$14 for 14 years 14 of 14 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/-14-for-14-years.html?soid=1102... Darci Hazelwood, D.O. - Member at Large Board of Directors Laura Arrosmith, D.O. Allison Ikley-Freeman Chris Shoaf Al Triggs Robin VanMeter Will Vaughn Visit Our Website Bob Hanson, PharmD Dale Hogan Denise Reid Justin Ross Jeremy Stevens Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt David Nelson Kris Wilmes View Our Events Contact Us Today Oklahomans for Equality Hours: Mon - Sat 12 p.m. - 9 p.m. | Sun 12 p.m.- 6 p.m. 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 4/24/26, 5:05 PM � https://www.history.okeq.org/files/original/9d59a74790f1ba625d04bb8a497d52c6.pdf 76d715157743ae55cbc96771bb308b22 PDF Text Text OKEq Needs You 1 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEq-Needs-You.html?soid=110... SHARE: Join Our Email List OkEq Weekly eNews July 17th, 2019 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! Our Hours are Expanding! We're happy to announce that we are expanding our hours of service! Starting Monday, July 1st the Dennis R Neill Equality Center will open at 9:00 a.m. New Volunteer Shifts Available I 4/24/26, 5:06 PM �OKEq Needs You 2 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEq-Needs-You.html?soid=110... We will now be opening at 9:00 a.m. and are in need of volunteers from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. every day of the week. If you are interested in volunteering during this time, Please fill out our volunteer form here: Volunteer Form 0ttr.hours of service! $14 for our 14 years in Downtown Tulsa: Help us replace our roof so we can continue our mission! The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has been Oklahomans for Equality’s home for the last 14 years. During this tumultuous time, the center has stayed open as a refuge for our community from the downpours outside. We have remained a port in the storm for those who call this place home and have welcomed those who have only just made their way to our doorstep. Unfortunately, the weather that has plagued our city has made it clear that the center needs your help. Like the rest of Tulsa, the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center has experienced flooding and severe damage to the roof of our two story building. Not only has the roof of our building degraded but the subsequent damage to our building is keeping us from continuing to do our work. We need your help to raise funds so we can replace our roof and repair the damage to our facilities. We are asking every member of our community to please consider donating $14, one for every year that OkEq and the Dennis R. Neil Equality Center has provided a home to our community. Help us replace our roof so we can keep helping people under our roof! Donate Here Raise the Roof Party Saturday, July 27, 7:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street Tulsa, OK 74120 ..... ......... ~ 4/24/26, 5:06 PM �OKEq Needs You 3 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEq-Needs-You.html?soid=110... ftl-ll~C $14 Admission Inc ROOF Join us for our Raise the Roof Party and help us replace our roof so we can continue to take care of our family. $14 gets you into the party where there will be dancing, a cash bar, live entertainment, light hors d'oeurves, and a silent auction for amazing "home sweet home" gift baskets. Come get loud for a good cause! Get your Ticket Now Muskogee Pride Picnic Saturday, July 20, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Honor Heights Park 1400 Honor Heights Dr. Muskogee, OK 74401 Oklahomans for Equality: Muskogee Equality, presents its first inaugural Pride event at Muskogee's very own Honor Heights Park! If you would like to set up a booth, become a sponsor, or a vendor please send an email to OkeqMuskogee@gmail.com. The event runs July the 20th from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with an after-event at Max's Garage. NOTICE: the picnic is for everyone but the after-event is 21 and up. S.A.G.E. Summer Pool Parties Tuesday, July 23, Aug. 20, Sep. 17, 10:00 a.m. 1938 E. 55th Pl. Tulsa, OK 74105 Members should meet on Tuesday, June 18th at 9:30 a.m. at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center if they want to carpool to the 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 help people into the pool. If you would like to attend, please email alex.wade@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 4/24/26, 5:06 PM �OKEq Needs You 4 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEq-Needs-You.html?soid=110... LGBT life in later years. SAGE Tulsa meets every Tuesday morning at 10:00 am at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. & go ~~-b Thursday, July 25 6:00 - 8:00pm g E Flying Tee 600 Riverwalk Terrace Jenks, OK 74037 $30 per person gets you 2 hours of golf Please submit RSVP & payment to Curtis or Al before July 22 nd • If golf isn't your thing, you can still come out for appetizers or a meal and Flying Tee will donate 10% of all food and non-alcoholic beverages sales between 6:00 - 8:00pm to JOLT. Flying Tee also has an arcade, pool tables, outdoor chess, shuffle board, oversized Connect Four, cornhole and oversized Jenga for the non golfers. To RSVP, submit payment or for more information on this fundraiser, please text or call: Curtis Austin 720.333.3956 or Al Warren 918.361.8739 - - - - ~- 4/24/26, 5:06 PM �OKEq Needs You 5 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEq-Needs-You.html?soid=110... LGBT Women's Network Happy Hour Monday, August 5, 5:30 p.m. R Bar and Grill Tulsa 4329 S. Peoria Ave. Tulsa, OK 74105 We're heading back to Brookside to see the R Bar crew again. If you've never had drinks on their perfect patio, you're in for a treat! Our monthly meetups are come & go gatherings for Tulsa women who identify as LGBTQ+. Allies are always welcome! If you would like to recommend a happy hour location, just send us a message on Facebook at LGBT Women's Network ! We’re interested to visit all LGBTQ+-friendly locations! Gay Men's Dinner Group Tuesday, August 6, 6:30 p.m. Biga Italian Restaurant 4329 S. Peoria Ave. Tulsa, OK 74105 bigaitalianrestaurant.com The reservations are under OkEq Men's Group. A head count is needed for the reservations. If you are coming please let us know by emailing GuysDineToo@gmail.com. AIDS Quilt Narratives Wanted PE 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 4/24/26, 5:06 PM �OKEq Needs You 6 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEq-Needs-You.html?soid=110... 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 ---- . Enid Pride Saturday, September 21, 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Garfield County Courthouse 100 W. Broadway Ave. Enid, OK 73701 Mark your calendars for the 10th annual Enid Pride celebration on Saturday, September 21, 2019! McAlester Pride Saturday, October 12, 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Chadick Park S. 3rd St & E. Chadick Ave. McAlester, OK 74501 SeE ~ Joe and Nancy McDonald Library " Call Me By Your Name " by Andre Aciman Find this selection and more by visiting the Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library. "Andre Aciman's Call Me by Your Name is the story of a sudden and powerful romance that blossoms between an adolescent boy and a summer guest at his parents’ cliffside mansion on the Italian Riviera. Each is unprepared for the consequences of their attraction, when, during the restless summer weeks, unrelenting currents of obsession, fascination, and desire intensify their passion and test the charged ground between them. Recklessly, the two verge toward the one thing both fear they may never truly find again: total intimacy. It is an instant classic and one of the great love stories of our time. Winner of the Lambda Literary Award for Fiction" Equality Pride Store 4/24/26, 5:06 PM �OKEq Needs You 7 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEq-Needs-You.html?soid=110... New in the OkEq Pride Store: Progress Pride Pins Stickers and Landyards Be sure to "Like" the OkEq Pride Store Facebook page to keep up with the new items and new sale items Counseling Services Allison IkleyFreeman Allison Ikley-Freeman, LPC Candidate is passionate about assisting individuals who are a part of the LGBTQIA+ community who experience a range of concerns and issues. Individual, youth, and adolescent counseling is available on a sliding fee scale based on income. You can make an appointment with Allison by calling 918-280-9645 . 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 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. 4/24/26, 5:06 PM �OKEq Needs You 8 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEq-Needs-You.html?soid=110... information or to schedule an appointment. 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 ----- Regularly Scheduled Programming OkEq Board Meeting Monthly Meeting Thursday, July 18, 7:00 p.m. Dennis R. Neill Equality Center All Oklahomans for Equality board meetings are open to all OkEq members • LEGAL A10 th, SERVICES OF = OKLAHOMA, INC. Lawyer in the Library Wednesday, August 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. It's Complicated 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 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/ 4/24/26, 5:06 PM �OKEq Needs You 9 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEq-Needs-You.html?soid=110... No appointment is necessary. 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 . Sos Coming Out Workshop 1st and 3rd Monday of every month 6:30 p.m. – 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 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 and victories the group allows those newly coming out and who have been out for a while to learn from SECULAR ORGANIZATIONS FOR SOBRIETY SOS Group Mondays 7:00 p.m 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 Survivors of Incest Anonymous Every Saturday 12:00 - 2:30 p.m. 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 Intimate Partner Violence & Sexual Assault Survivor Support SIA strives to empower 4/24/26, 5:06 PM �OKEq Needs You 10 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEq-Needs-You.html?soid=110... 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 . 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 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 Tuesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm 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 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. Advocacy& Services for LGBTElders SAGE Tulsa Group Gender Support Program Wednesdays 7:00 - 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. 4/24/26, 5:06 PM �OKEq Needs You 11 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEq-Needs-You.html?soid=110... "drop in for coffee" SAGE@OkEq.org Facilitated by John Madigan (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 Community Partners health outreach prevention education, Inc. EBA Directory The Equality H.O.P.E. HIV Testing Schedule contacts, products and Workforce Oklahoma Access Point services, and also strengthens Open every day and expands our businesses, Workforce Oklahoma careers and community. maintains a resource area at Testing provided by H.O.P.E. the Equality Center that Testing Business Alliance fosters a sharing of information, ideas, Tuesday 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. Wednesday 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. Saturday 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. includes computers, a printer and fax machine, as well as Check www.okeq.org for step-by-step instructions on testing dates. how to register with Oklahoma JobLink. OkEq Staff 4/24/26, 5:06 PM �OKEq Needs You 12 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEq-Needs-You.html?soid=110... Jose Vega Deputy Director Jose.Vega@okeq.org Morgan Allen Center Coordinator Morgan.Allen@okeq.org Kao Morris Facilities Manager Kao.Morris@okeq.org Alex Wade Medical Services Coordinator Alex.Wade@okeq.org Tracy Allen Special Projects/Library Tracy.Allen@okeq.org Krissy Dudley Administrative Manager Krissy.Dudley@okeq.org 4/24/26, 5:06 PM �OKEq Needs You 13 of 13 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/OKEq-Needs-You.html?soid=110... r, ~q Pictu,/.Courtesy of the Tulsa World Toby Jenkins CEO/Executive Director Toby.Jenkins@okeq.org OkEq Board and Trustees Executive Committee Sheena Grewal - President Chris Brecht-Smith, Esq. - Vice President Marcia LaBooth Keesee - Secretary Paul Allen - Treasurer Darci Hazelwood, D.O. - Member at Large Board of Directors Laura Arrosmith, D.O. Allison Ikley-Freeman Chris Shoaf Al Triggs Robin VanMeter Will Vaughn Visit Our Website Board of Advisors Michael Farr Joann Frizell Andrew Gordon Jack Graham Bob Hanson, PharmD Dale Hogan Denise Reid Justin Ross Jeremy Stevens Trustees Shawna Baker, Esq. Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt David Nelson Kris Wilmes View Our Events Contact Us Today Oklahomans for Equality Hours: Mon - Sat 12 p.m. - 9 p.m. | Sun 12 p.m.- 6 p.m. 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 4/24/26, 5:06 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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